We sit down with AFL superstar and Melbourne Demons captain Max Gawn — one of the most dominant figures in Australian sport — to talk all things footy, cycling, and high performance.

Gawn has built a legacy at the highest level of the game. But what might surprise you is his deep passion for cycling.

We break down the biggest races of the 2026 cycling season so far before previewing what could be an all-time Giro d’Italia.

Expect insights, banter, and a crossover between two sporting worlds that don’t usually collide.

This episode brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, we help triathlete and endurance athletes train smarter to race faster. Your hosts are Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly and his son, Endurance Coach Jordan Donnelly.

Timestamps:
0:00 – Meet Max Gawn
2:02 – Phil Liggett, SBS, and Cadel's era
4:04 – Saudi mountain biking & climbing Europe
5:51 – The brutal reality of watching cycling from Oz
10:00 – Roubaix vs Sanremo: which monument wins?
12:04 – What Makes Flanders/Belgium So Special
19:06 – Van Aert vs Van der Poel: has the gap closed?
25:00 – Is Pogačar actually beatable?
30:38 – The tactic that could finally crack him
34:33 – Seixas, Vingegaard & cycling's next era
39:33 – Demi Vollering's quiet domination
43:42 – Cross-training with AFL
46:46 – Is cycling an injury risk?
49:18 – Will cycling take off at the AFL level?
51:32 – Max’s Intervals vs Hill training
54:43 –Melbourne’s FTP era
55:54 – Fueling lessons for games
56:58 – Max’s longevity goals
59:39 – Giro 2026 picks & wrap-up

If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, go to trivelocoaching.com.au

Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching

Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.

We sit down with AFL superstar and Melbourne Demons captain Max Gawn &mdash; one of the most dominant figures in Australian sport &mdash; to talk all things footy, cycling, and high performance.
Gawn has built a legacy at the highest level of the game. But what might surprise you is his deep passion for cycling.
We break down the biggest races of the 2026 cycling season so far before previewing what could be an all-time Giro d&rsquo;Italia.
Expect insights, banter, and a crossover between two sporting worlds that don&rsquo;t usually collide.
This episode brought to you by TriVelo Coaching, we help triathlete and endurance athletes train smarter to race faster. Your hosts are Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly and his son, Endurance Coach Jordan Donnelly.
Timestamps: 0:00 &ndash; Meet Max Gawn 2:02 &ndash; Phil Liggett, SBS, and Cadel's era 4:04 &ndash; Saudi mountain biking &amp; climbing Europe 5:51 &ndash; The brutal reality of watching cycling from Oz 10:00 &ndash; Roubaix vs Sanremo: which monument wins? 12:04 &ndash; What Makes Flanders/Belgium So Special 19:06 &ndash; Van Aert vs Van der Poel: has the gap closed? 25:00 &ndash; Is Pogačar actually beatable? 30:38 &ndash; The tactic that could finally crack him 34:33 &ndash; Seixas, Vingegaard &amp; cycling's next era 39:33 &ndash; Demi Vollering's quiet domination 43:42 &ndash; Cross-training with AFL 46:46 &ndash; Is cycling an injury risk? 49:18 &ndash; Will cycling take off at the AFL level? 51:32 &ndash; Max&rsquo;s Intervals vs Hill training 54:43 &ndash;Melbourne&rsquo;s FTP era 55:54 &ndash; Fueling lessons for games 56:58 &ndash; Max&rsquo;s longevity goals 59:39 &ndash; Giro 2026 picks &amp; wrap-up
If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, go to trivelocoaching.com.au
Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching
Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.

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A Triathlon, Cycling and Running podcast dedicated to help improve you as an athlete. If you're a triathlete competing in Ironman, Ironman 70.3 or Olympic triathlon this is for you. Hosted by expert Triathlon coach and Australian Ironman Champion Gerard Donnelly, listen in to help you Train Smarter to Race Faster