Welcome to The Cycling Performance Club Podcast! The podcast where a panel of scientists, pro-cyclists, and cutting-edge coaches discuss topics in training, performance, science, and all things cycling! Our mission is to provide the best in cycling performance knowledge and practical advice for you and the greater cycling community. You can support the podcast by becoming a member of The Club.
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Roundtable #7 - How prevalent is doping in the pro peloton?
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In this episode Cyrus and Jason discuss their thoughts on doping in cycling, anti-doping measures, and how prevalent they think doping is in the pro peloton. They also discuss the arguments for and against the legalization of performance enhancing drugs in cycling- and why they are pretty happy with the current ban in the sport. Episode References:…
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Roundtable #6 - Performance tips: Consistency, social riding, braking, cold weather riding, and much more!
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Contrary to our typical episodes where we tackle just one topic, in this episode Damian and Jason discuss tidbits of sage advice and recommendations they have provided cyclists over the years. In addition, not satisfied with just listening to ourselves talk, we’ve reached out to a few other experts to offer their own advice. Listen in to hear valua…
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Roundtable #5 - Performance tips: Developing race strategy, carrying momentum, setting goals, stress & recovery, and more
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Contrary to our typical episodes where we tackle just one topic, in this episode Damian and Jason discuss tidbits of sage advice and recommendations they have provided cyclists over the years. In addition, not satisfied with just listening to ourselves talk, we’ve reached out to a few other experts to offer their own advice. Listen in to hear valua…
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Prof. Jerome Dempsey - Some much needed real talk about altitude training and endurance athletes
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In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at what might be one of cycling’s most sacred cows- altitude training. If you believe that altitude training is basically compulsory for elite cyclists, we invite you to have an open mind and embrace a skeptical mindset as we take a closer look at this common intervention. Our aim here is to highlight som…
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Roundtable #4 - Two scientists focus on preparation for a hot peak race
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In this Roundtable episode Jason has a conversation with his athlete, Tony, about his preparation for this year’s U.S. Masters Road Nationals in Albuquerque, New Mexico. However, this conversation is significantly different from a typical discussion about preparing a rider for their peak event. First, Albuquerque at the time Masters Nationals was s…
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Dr. Peter Leo - Advancements and best practice for power profiling cyclists - Part 2 of 2
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This is part 2 of 2 in our series discussing advancements in power profiling with Dr. Peter Leo- endurance training scientist at AusCycling, and first author of a recent scientific review outlining the topic for coaches and cyclists. In this episode we get practical and highlight Dr. Leo’s recommendations for honing your power profiling technique. …
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Dr. Peter Leo - Advancements and best practice for power profiling cyclists - Part 1 of 2
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Power profiling is a unique and massively important practice because it can answer so many fundamental questions related to an individual cyclist’s performance and training. For many, the term ‘power profile’ conjures images of Excel tables or bar graphs of mean maximal power data. However, these are just a couple of the many methods one could use …
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Roundtable #3 - This is a major conflict of interest in cycling performance
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In this Roundtable episode Jason presents his thoughts around two stakeholders in the cycling performance world with potentially conflicting interests: athletes, coaches, & performance staff who want to improve cycling performance vs. companies selling and marketing performance products and services. In a perfect world these entities could work tog…
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Dr. Georgios Mavropalias - Can eccentric cycling’s backward approach improve your performance on the bike?
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Compared to other interventions used in training cyclists (e.g. HIIT, heat acclimation, altitude training) eccentric cycling doesn’t have a lot of notoriety. In fact, this might be the first time you’ve ever heard of it. But just because eccentric cycling isn’t popular, doesn’t mean it can’t potentially benefit the performance of cyclists. In this …
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Roundtable #2 - Tour de France post hoc analysis and hypotheses
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In this Roundtable episode Cyrus presents us his hypothesis for how the outcome of the latest Tour de France could mean a big change for the type of rider winning it in the future. Join us as we discuss the race winning move, carbohydrate metabolism & ingestion, and whether we’ll see more riders like Jonas Vingegaard wearing yellow in future Tour d…
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Roundtable #1 - Podcast update, mission, and listener support
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If you are a regular listener to the show you may have noticed a recent lull in our content. Fortunately, this hasn’t been without good reason. In this episode Damian, Cyrus, and Jason discuss all the things that have been happening recently behind the scenes with the podcast; our mission, our passions; podcast membership and listener support; and …
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Pro Cyclist: Jai Hindley - The making of a Giro d'Italia winner
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In this episode we talk with Giro d'Italia winner Jai Hindley to find out what it takes to win a Grand Tour. But we’re not only talking about the 3 weeks during the race, but also the decades of work and journey beforehand. From lifestyle, to family and support, to self-belief, to training and a lifelong passion for cycling - herein we dig into Jai…
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Dr. Teun van Erp - How do World Tour cyclists actually train and perform in races? - Part 2 of 2
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In this two part series we chat with Dr. Teun van Erp, current data scientist with INEOS Grenadiers, about how World Tour cyclists train and perform during competitions. In our opinion, given Tuen’s extensive research and experience working with World Tour cyclists, he is one of the best people in the field to discuss this topic with. In this episo…
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Dr. Teun van Erp - How do World Tour cyclists actually train and perform in races? - Part 1 of 2
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In this two part series we chat with Dr. Teun van Erp, current data scientist with INEOS Grenadiers, about how World Tour cyclists train and perform during competitions. In our opinion, given Tuen’s extensive research and experience working with World Tour cyclists, he is one of the best people in the field to discuss this topic with. In this episo…
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Dr. Elisabetta Borgia - A new emphasis and approach to sport psychology in cycling performance
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In this day and age of power meters, advanced physiological metrics, and emphasis on aerodynamics it is very easy to overlook other key components of cycling performance- such as the emotional state of the athlete. In this episode we discuss the importance of a cyclist’s emotions when pursuing peak performance in the sport. To best facilitate the e…
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Pro Cyclist: Luke Plapp - From world-class track cyclist to World Tour road racer
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In this episode we chat with Luke Plapp - Olympic bronze medalist on the track, current Australian Road Champion, and Ineos Grenadiers rider- about his transition from a successful track cyclist to racing on the road at the World Tour level. And contrary to what one might initially think, his transition between these two roles was much more complic…
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Dr. Nick Jamnick - Down the rabbit hole of exercise intensity - Part 2 of 2
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In this episode we continue our trip down the rabbit hole of exercise intensity with Dr. Nick Jamnick (part 2 of 2). Previously, we critically examined graded exercise tests, VO2max testing, lactate thresholds, and the usefulness of lactate testing. Herein, we dive deep into Nick’s comprehensive review critiquing the common methods of determining a…
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Dr. Nick Jamnick - Down the rabbit hole of exercise intensity - Part 1 of 2
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When it comes to performing and prescribing training sessions, there are four main principles to consider: frequency, duration, volume, and intensity. The first three of these principles are relatively simple and agreed upon. However, when it comes to exercise intensity we can quickly find ourselves traveling down a crazy rabbit hole- as it’s defin…
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Ex-Pro: Shannon Malseed - Life lessons in mental wellness and high performance
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On this show we really enjoy talking about the nuts and bolts of cycling performance. Whether it’s determining thresholds, approaches to training, or race tactics and skills, if you’ve listened to the show before you know we love that stuff. But in this episode we want to change gears a bit and ask you this simple and straightforward question: How …
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Dr. Dajo Sanders - Research evolved into practice at the highest level of cycling performance - Part 2 of 2
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In this episode we continue our discussion with Dr. Dajo Sanders (part 2 of 2), an individual whose skill and expertise in the realm of cycling performance are well developed. Dajo is a prolific researcher in many aspects of endurance training and specializes in the very distinct research cohort that is well-trained high-performance cyclists. He is…
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Dr. Dajo Sanders - Research evolved into practice at the highest level of cycling performance - Part 1 of 2
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There are many components within endurance training. Take for example field-testing, training intensity distribution, or training load. Each of these components have dozens of papers in the scientific literature that can help guide a cyclist’s training and a coach’s practice. However, contrary to what one might think, taking findings from research,…
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Australian Road National Championships, Training Apps, The Coach's Role in an Athlete's Success, and Critical Power Musings
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Hey there! After a bit of a break in recording at the end of 2021 we (the co-hosts) sat down for a catch-up and to talk some shop. This episode can be best described as a throwback to our roots when we used to host chats on the Clubhouse app. Just a pro cyclist, a professional coach, and a sport scientist asking each other questions, giving opinion…
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Simon Jones - Coaching, science, and a post-marginal gains world
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In this episode we have a conversation with performance specialist, Simon Jones. Don’t know who that is? Well, with a performance career in cycling for over 25 years there isn’t much he hasn’t done. In fact, we're sure if you’ve been a fan of cycling for any amount of time, you know of a rider or a team he’s worked with. He was once Head of Perform…
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Jason Bartram, PhDc - What is best practice for implementing critical power into your training? - Part 2 of 2
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In this part two on critical power (CP) we continue our conversation with Jason Bartram and cover W’ and W’ balance. Additionally, we consider what the CP metrics can realistically add to your cycling performance and coaching practice. And… it might actually surprise you what Jason’s (JB’s) takeaways are for these measures, after studying them for …
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Jason Bartram, PhDc - What is best practice for implementing critical power into your training? - Part 1 of 2
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Is there a better measure of threshold for cyclists out there than FTP? Yes! We think there is. Welcome to the world of critical power (CP), W’, and W’ balance- truly science-based measures related to the “anaerobic threshold". While the advantages of CP over FTP are many, its determination is a bit more complicated than 95% of your 20-minute power…
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Dr. Paolo Menaspà - A master generalist in high-performance sport
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Dr. Paolo Menaspà is the current Chief Science Officer at the Australian Institute of Sport and has had a long and interesting career in the world of high-performance. Previously, he worked as the Head of Performance Solutions at AusCycling, was a performance manager and coach for Team BikeExchange and the Australian National Team, and a sport scie…
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Pro Cyclist: Harry Sweeny - Performance lessons from a World Tour neo-pro
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In this episode we talk to World Tour neo-pro Harry Sweeny about his journey to the top level of the sport. How he has developed as a rider through national programs and Continental racing, his transition from triathlete to cyclist, and how things are different at the top level. Guest panelist: Harry Sweeny Instagram: @harry.sweeny Twitter: @harry_…
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Pro Cyclist: Jimmy Whelan - From runner to World Tour cyclist in 2.5 years!
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In this episode we bring our very first guest onto the show, pro cyclist for EF Education Nippo, Jimmy Whelan. We discuss his transition from running to cycling and quick rise through the cycling ranks. Guest panelist: Jimmy Whelan Instagram: @jimmyywhelan Twitter: @JiimmyWhelan This is a listener supported podcast, and we would be stoked if you su…
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Can we improve the current cycling performance paradigm?
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In this episode we take a look at the current performance improvement model in cycling and ask the question - can we do better? To do this we examine the common process of improving cycling performance and compare and contrast it with processes in other elite sport. Do you agree or disagree with our thoughts and conclusions on how we can improve th…
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Should we be blood lactate testing cyclists?- Part 2 of 2
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There’s plenty of information around on how to conduct blood lactate tests with cyclists, but information on why we test blood lactate is often entangled with conflicts of interest. In Part 2 of our blood lactate testing episode, we continue our discussion on whether blood lactate testing is necessary or valuable for training cyclists in 2021 and b…
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Should we be blood lactate testing cyclists?- Part 1 of 2
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Lactate and its association with exercise has been known for more than 200 years, after Jöns Jakob first observed it in the muscles of recently hunted stags. Consequently, knowledge of its relationship with exercise is deeply rooted in both popular culture and among endurance athletes. However, more recent research has demonstrated lactate’s presen…
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Could you climb the height of Mt. Everest on a bike? Here's your guide to how you can!
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In recent years many cyclists have challenged themselves in an event known as 'Everesting'. The idea is fairly simple- you attempt to climb 8,848m on a bicycle in one ride. Simple, yes, but not easy by any stretch. However, this challenge can be completed with the right knowledge... and a lot of grit! So, a few years after Cyrus completed his first…
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Evaluation of a training intervention: Does nasal breathing improve performance?
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We take a dive into the nasal passage (pun intended?) and look at whether there are performance gains that can be obtained by employing nose breathing techniques. This ended up leading to a discussion around how we can evaluate training interventions and make decisions on whether they’re worth implementing for ourselves and our athletes. Episode Ti…
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What you need to consider when testing cyclists- Part 2 of 2
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In the last episode we discussed the theory surrounding testing cyclists. This week we build on that discussion and look at ways the underlying theory can be applied to testing cyclists in a practical sense. We investigate how appropriate testing should be selected and administered and also provide information on how to evaluate the data that these…
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What you need to consider when testing cyclists- Part 1 of 2
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Testing cyclists is a key component of a science-based approach to improving cycling performance. And there is a surprising amount of important theory to consider and apply when it comes to the practice of testing this cohort of athletes. Indeed, the breadth and importance of testing cyclists is so great that our discussion on the topic ended up sp…
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Improving these cyclists' performance: A case study challenge!
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In this episode the co-hosts challenge each other with hypothetical athlete cases. Each cyclist differs in physiology, cycling background, and lifestyle, but they are all seeking to improve performance and reach specific competition goals. What follows for each case is an impromptu discussion on the techniques, and initial steps, we would implement…
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Is that true?! Does that even improve cycling performance?!
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Your time and money are valuable. That’s why it is important to invest these commodities wisely and carefully consider the claims of products and practices meant to improve your cycling performance. This week each of us deep-dive into a product or claim that has recently 'triggered' our skeptical spider senses. Things that made us stop and say, “Is…
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Are you pacing your intervals effectively?
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Interval training is a fundamental component of a dedicated cyclist's training scheme. But have you ever wondered if there is an optimal way to pace that 5x5 session you love so much? What if you go out too hard or too easy? What if you ride at the steady pace pre-set for you on an erg? Is there any differences in training outcomes for different in…
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What is the best cycling warm-up?
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Join us in this episode as we dive deep into the literature to find out what is the best warm-up method for cyclists. Or, whether it even matters! How do you think your typical warm-up compares to what the science says is best? Episode Timestamps: 2:10 More momentum for Critical Power over FTP 7:30 What is the research supporting warm-ups for endur…
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Threshold, Thresholds, Thresholds?
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You probably realize that ‘threshold’ is an important measure for endurance athletes. However, there seem to be many different types of threshold measures out there, and that might be confusing for some. In this episode, the panel explores the many types of threshold measures (e.g. FTP, critical power, lactate threshold): how they are determined, w…
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Can we reduce the finishing time of an epic gravel race by 40%?
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In this episode we tackle the question of whether or not we can reduce an individual's finishing time for the gravel race SEVEN by 40%- given only a year's time to make the improvement. We get into some serious analysis here, so buckle-up and let's see if we can make this happen! Episode Timestamps: 2:55 Listener feedback 6:05 What is SEVEN? 11:05 …
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Pathway(s) from Amateur Cyclist to Pro, and Wasn't FTP supposed to be dead?!
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In this episode the co-hosts explore what it takes to advance from an amateur cyclist to a professional cyclist. Episode Timestamps: 1:20 A few years ago it was claimed that FTP was dead. We discuss whether the newer alternatives have any sound scientific rationale behind them and why FTP, despite its flaws, is still being used. 13:00 The amateur t…
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Layman's Training Articles vs. Scientific Articles, Our Coaching To-Do Lists
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Host topics covered in this episode: 1:30 Listener feedback 4:20 What is a graded exercise test? 8:15 Where do you get your training information? We discuss the differences between layman’s training articles (e.g. blogs) vs. peer-reviewed scientific articles as coach/athlete resources. 25:55 Continuous improvement is important as a coach. We discus…
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Is there really an "Ultimate FTP Builder" session?, Session Failure, Training and Carbohydrate Ingestion
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Host topics covered in this episode: 1:25 What happens when an athlete can’t complete a session? What is the role of the athlete and the role of the coach in this scenario? How can sessions be prescribed to prevent this from happening? 28:40 How does carbohydrate combustion and availability influence placement of harder sessions in a training progr…
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Does core strength increase FTP?, Why test VO2max?, and Rest Weeks
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Host topics covered in this episode: 2:05 Is there a correlation between core strength and FTP? At what point does this correlation end and should we be prescribing core strength exercises to all cyclists? 30:05 What is the purpose behind VO2max testing? When should athletes use them and what can we learn from them? 47:40 Rest weeks. What are the d…
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Skills Training, Pre-race Intervals, and 'Pre-Packaged' Training Plans
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Host topics covered in this episode: 1:45 Developing an athlete’s skills. Does skills training find its way into a training program? When is the right time to focus on training skills? 23:30 Do pre-race intervals (a.k.a. primers) give a performance benefit to the athlete. Is there any research supporting their efficacy? 43:40 Is there merit in impl…
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Introducing The Cycling Performance Club Podcast!
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Welcome to The Cycling Performance Club Podcast! Introducing a new podcast called The Cycling Performance Club Podcast! And as you might have already been able to guess, it’s about all things cycling training, performance, and science. The exciting part of this show is the format. It’s a panel show that is recorded live on a weekly call with a pane…
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