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Podcast: The Roadman Cycling Podcast
Episode: Sven Tuft on Time Trials, Bikepacking, and Living Simply
Description: Sven Tuft is a retired Canadian professional cyclist renowned for his resilience, time-trialing prowess, and unconventional lifestyle. A latecomer to competitive cycling, Tuft’s early years were shaped by outdoor adventures like hiking, kayaking, and exploring the wilderness, which instilled in him a love for self-reliance and endurance. Over his career, he claimed numerous national time trial championships, a silver medal at the 2008 World Championships, and competed in all three Grand Tours, earning respect as a consummate domestique and road captain.
Post-retirement, Tuft has fully embraced his passion for adventure, often embarking on epic bike-packing trips and ex...