Cycling Performance Podcast

A special podcast episode for you, slightly different than our usual format...' Coach Call' our coaches have a regular call with the EF Pro Cycling sports science team to get insight on developments in within the peloton so that they can use that to advise our coaching clients on the latest tech, nutrition and other performance trends. In this episode our Technical Operations Manager, Andreas Klier talks with our coaching team about the latest developments in tech for 2025. Joining him on the call - coaches Zack Morris, Colby Pearce, Alex Howes, Coryn Labecki, Lauren Stephens, Nicki Sorensen, Ken Vanmarcke, Chad Haga, Daniel Holloway, Spencer Miller and Christian Parret. Please note we've redacted some of the information shared as it is not publicly available (though our coaches will be using the information to help their clients). /// Head to www.teamefcoaching.com and get coaching informed by the highest level of the sport.

As we launch our new Skills Academy courses, Team EF Coaching's Zack Morris & Colby Pearce have in-depth discussion about movement patterns on and off the bike - how they affect each other and how you can make sure you don't develop bad habits. Skills Academy - coming very soon to Team EF Coaching. ///

Join us for a special episode all about Power Meters. Zack Morris, Colby Pearce and Nicki Sørensen share their thoughts and experience of training and racing with power meters, including a little history since Colby and JV were the among the first to own SRM power meters in the US and Nicki was an early adopter too. For more information on coaching, training plans and camps visit our website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.teamefcoaching.com⁠

Nathan Haas is a household name in the sport of cycling having raced at the world tour level for many teams including one of the previous iterations of the EF Pro Cycling -Garmin-Sharp. He has also recently begun a successful career as a professional gravel racer as well as coming full circle and joining Team EF Coaching, this time as a coach. Zack sat down with him in his hometown of Girona to talk about getting into cycling and what he has learned from being a pro that can inspire others. For more information on coaching, training plans and camps visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.teamefcoaching.com⁠

Head Sports Director for EF Education-EasyPost, Charly Wegelius, had a long career as a pro cyclist before becoming an important member of the team's staff. Zack sat down to learn more about the role of Sports Director, what being an ex-pro brings to the table and lots more. For more information on coaching, training plans and camps visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.teamefcoaching.com⁠

Head sports director for EF Education-Cannondale team and ex-pro racer Carmen Small talks to Zack about how the women's peloton has changed since she raced, what attracted her to joining EF Pro Cycling and how they've built their new team. For more information on coaching, training plans and camps visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.teamefcoaching.com⁠

EF Pro Cycling Technical Operations Manager Andreas Klier talks to Zack about finding the next technological advances in cycling - including tubeless, aerodynamics and more, plus what he thinks about the next generation of riders. Andreas also tells us about changing his mind on his favorite race and his other profession as an artist. For more information on coaching, training plans and camps visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠http://www.teamefcoaching.com⁠

Team EF Coaching director Zack Morris chats to EF Education-EasyPost new signing Archie Ryan at our Girona training camp. The Irish rider talks about his u23 years, how knee injuries impacted his racing, his love for the Basque country and who is the better rider, him or Ben Healy? For more information on coaching, training plans and camps visit our website: ⁠⁠http://www.teamefcoaching.com⁠⁠

Irish National Champion and breakaway specialist Ben Healy of EF Education-EasyPost talks finding form, learning lessons and going all-in, plus his thoughts on the new POC Procen Air helmet. For more information on coaching, training plans and camps visit our website: ⁠⁠http://www.teamefcoaching.com⁠

The Queen of Roubaix Alison Jackson joins the Team EF Coaching Cycling Performance Podcast from our 2024 Team Camp in Girona Spain to share some insights on her background in the sport, perspective around racing, and goals going forward.

In Episode 18 of the Team EF Coaching Performance Podcast Zack Morris sits down with our nutritionist Spencer Miller, to discuss 5 common nutritional traps that cyclists can avoid, and the alternative solutions. Learn more about our 1 on 1 coaching services at TeamEFCoaching.com For more information on Spencer visit his coaching profile

In Episode 17 of the Team EF Coaching Cycling Performance Podcast Zack Morris sits down with former multiple time pro and elite criterium national champion Daniel Holloway to discuss criterium racing strategy, tactics, and application of fitness. More info on Daniel Holloway More information on 1 on 1 coaching

In episode 16 of the Team EF Coaching Performance Podcast, Zack Morris sits down with Dr. Jason Boynton to discuss the performance effects of temperature on cyclist. Dr Boynton is a PHD in exercise and sports science and has a masters in exercise physiology, and completed his thesis on the effects of environmental temperature on high performance athletes. Dive into this episode and pick up some great tips to help navigate your strategy in different temperatures. Learn more about Jason Boynton Learn more about Team EF Coaching Schedule a free consultation call with Team EF Coaching

On episode 15 of the Team EF Coaching Performance Podcast Nicki Sorensen sits down with Zack Morris to discuss perspective on racing and coaching after a 16 year long career in the professional peloton. More information on Nicki Sorensen https://www.teamefcoaching.com/coaches/nicki-sorensen/ Visit us online https://www.teamefcoaching.com

In Episode 14, Zack Morris sits down with head coach Colby Pearce, and Team EF Coaching's nutritionist, Spencer Miller who joins the show for the first time to answer the questions from the Instagram comment section. This episode hosts a variety of great information for athletes of all levels as Team EF Coaching goes deep into training philosophy, nutrition, longevity, structure, and so much more, all of which is inspired by your questions. If you want to have your questions answered on air, be sure to turn your notifications on the Team EF Coaching's Instagram account so that you can submit your questions the next time we post. EF Coaching Instagram Learn more about Team EF Coaching on our Website https://www.teamefcoaching.com /// Guests Spencer Miller Colby Pearce Host Zack Morris

In Episode 14, Zack Morris sits down with head coach Colby Pearce, and Team EF Coaching's nutritionist, Spencer Miller who joins the show for the first time to answer the questions from the Instagram comment section. This episode hosts a variety of great information for athletes of all levels as Team EF Coaching goes deep into training philosophy, nutrition, longevity, structure, and so much more, all of which is inspired by your questions. If you want to have your questions answered on air, be sure to turn your notifications on the Team EF Coaching's Instagram account so that you can submit your questions the next time we post. EF Coaching Instagram Learn more about Team EF Coaching on our Website https://www.teamefcoaching.com Guests Spencer Miller Colby Pearce Host Zack Morris

In Episode 13 of the Team EF Coaching Performance Podcast, Zack Morris sits down with Bill Armstrong to learn more about the history behind the conception of the Neversecond brand, and why their systemized product system is changing the way athletes around the world are seeing sports nutrition. Neversecond Products https://never2.com Learn more about Team EF Coaching https://www.teamefcoaching.com

If you've ever struggled with your insoles or cycling shoes then this episode is for you. Zack Morris sits down Mick Habgood in episode 12 to understand Mick's process and unpack some great tips for all cyclists. Dive into this episode and learn if you're using your "Power Joint" and getting the most potential out of your body. Learn more about coaching https://www.teamefcoaching.com More Info on Mick https://mik.fit/cycling/#dd-tabs|1

In episode 11 of the Team EF Coaching podcast we sit down with coach Ken Vanmarcke to discuss his position at EF pro cycling as a director sportif, and his role as a cycling coach. We dive into Ken's history as an athlete, ds, and coach. Learn more about Team EF Coaching https://www.teamefcoaching.com

In episode 10 of the Team EF Coaching podcast Zack Morris sits down with Colby Pearce to discuss some important factors of cyclist development that often go over looked, or deemed less important that the trendy data driven market. Interested in learning more about our coaching program? Visit us online at www.TeamEFCoaching.com

In episode 9 of the Team EF Coaching Performance Cycling Podcast Zack Morris sits down with EF Pro Cycling Chef, Owen Blandy to discuss all preparing, cooking, and eating food at home, and on the road. Owen Also shares some unique insights on what it's like to be a part of the big show in races like the Tour de France and many others. For more information on cycling coaching visit https://www.teamefcoaching.com If you'd like your questions answered on air in a future episode send us an email to Hello@TeamEFCoaching.com

In episode 8 Zack Morris sits down with the CEO of EF Pro Cycling to discuss the up coming season, the exciting new 2023 team roster and many nuances of cycling training and how it applies to the sport of cycling. Jonathan races professionally from 1994 to 2003. After retirement he started the early iterations of EF Pro cycling with Slipstream Sports. Today EF Pro Cycling is America's longest running professional cycling team. For more information on cycling coaching visit https://www.teamefcoaching.com If you'd like your questions answered on air in a future episode send us an email to Hello@TeamEFCoaching.com

In episode 7 of the Team EF Coaching Performance podcast Zack sits down with Lachlan Morton while at the EF Pro Cycling training camp to discuss Lachlan's journey over the past couple of years and his return to structured training, and how he has rediscovered the desire to win. For more information on our cycling coaching programs visit https://www.teamefcoaching.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamefcoaching/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/teamefcoaching Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeamEFCoaching/ Do you have a question that you'd like answered on air? Send us a message at Hello@TeamEFCoaching.com

PHD Nutritionist Will Girling shares some great insights on some common mistakes athletes make in fueling for their events and what an ideal structure would be for long endurance days, and race days. For More Information on Cycling Coaching Visit https://www.teamefcoaching.com

In this episode of the Team EF Coaching Performance Podcast Michael Valgren shares his story on his crash at La Route d'Occitanie in June of 2022 and his road to recovery.

In this episode of the Team EF Coaching Podcast we sit down with our head coach, Colby Pearce to discuss some common imbalances that he sees in his practice as a bike fitter. This conversation leads us to a deeper dive onto the topic of upper cross syndrome, something commonly found in cyclists. Be sure to tune into this episode.

In this episode of the Team EF Coaching Performance Podcast we sit down with coach Tejay Van Garderen who has recently made a transition from a full time professional World Tour cyclist, to a director sportif for EF Pro Cycling. Enjoy some tips and insights from one of the best American riders of his generation in this episode.

In this episode of the Team EF Coaching Performance podcast we sit down with Head of Medicine at EF Education-EasyPost, Dr Kevin Sprouse to talk common health issues that cyclists deal with, how they can be prevented and how athletes can become healthier all round.

In this episode of the Team EF Coaching Performance podcast we sit down with coach Matt Shallcrass to discuss the latest trends in training, his philosophy behind building Olympic champions and developing the abilities to compete in all areas of cycling, like athletes such as Tom Pidcock, Pauline Ferrand Prevot and Wout Van Aert, in other words, how to become the omni rider.