Lachlan Morton: The Unconventional Pro Cyclist

A podcast to help you Train Smarter and Race Faster. Hosted by expert Triathlon coach, Australian Ironman Champion and 15 x Aus Age group Champion Gerard Donnelly, and his son, multiple Triathlon + Cycling Aus Age Group Champion Jordy Donnelly. Lachlan Morton has made a career out of pushing the boundaries of what it means to be a pro cyclist. With a love of adventure and exploring the world by bike, he has been willing to break the traditional rules of cycling and ride his bike on his own terms. Touted as one of cyclings most interesting athletes, this conversation was always going to be awe inspiring and yet he still managed to surprise us with some of the details behind his epic feats on the bike. He was one of Australia's most "promising" young athletes, yet after just 2 years on the World Tour Circuit he left his team to find more meaning on the bike. What followed has been nothing short of an epic career in cycling, but in very non traditional ways. He has many impressive feats to his name, such as winning the tour of Utah in 2016, holding the world record for the Everest challenge, riding the Tour de France solo and self-sufficiently and beating the peleton, and raising significant funds for multiple charitable causes. Morton's mindset, personality, and achievements are inspiring to any athlete around the world. This conversation dives into his entire career and offers insights into the mindset and personality that makes him tick. Timestamp: 00:00 - Introduction10:25 - Lachie's Session of the Day16:00 - Lachie's Competitive Cycling Journey27:00 - Crazy Discipline of a 13-year old32:10 - World Tour: The Tipping Point41:00 - A Different Way to Race46:00 - Sneaking His Way Home49:45 - Shared Relationship, Shared Experience1:01:00 - Handling Criticisms1:03:15 - The Unique Opportunity1:08:40 - Coping with Intensity and Endurance1:12:20 - Big Aerobic Base1:14:30 - Grand Tour with Giro and Vuelta1:20:00 - The Ability to Adapt: Controlling How You React1:34:45 - Cycling to Make an Impact1:42:30 - Surviving The Colorado Trail 2:01:10 - Lachie’s Reflections If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly coaching email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com Some of you might already be in there, but many of you won’t be and so this is our official invitation for you to come and join our free community: www.facebook.com/groups/trivelocoaching 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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.