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Pogačar's historic three-Monument spring, Evenepoel's stunning Flanders debut podium, and what it all means for Paris-Roubaix tomorrow. Plus Seixas's Itzulia masterclass and Van Aert's troubled spring.We build durable cyclists. New performance videos every week on YouTube:

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Chinese manufacturing giant XDS brings a dealer-distributed, fully-specced carbon gravel bike to the US at $3,199 — and it eliminates every excuse Western brands had for charging twice as much. We break down why this is more than a price war.We build durable cyclists. New performance videos every week on YouTube:

A viral Reddit thread about Shimano Cues shifting failures reveals a deeper issue — Shimano's new unified groupset ecosystem is creating tolerance problems that open the door for SRAM at the entry level. We break down why the engineering is sound but the strategy is flawed.The Cycling Brief — Daily cycling intelligence, produced by SEMIPRO CYCLING. 

A Reddit gravel build on a Yoeleo Altera g21 frame landed at 8.8kg for a fraction of big-brand pricing. We break down why the convergence of mature DTC components is making mid-range gravel bikes from major manufacturers increasingly hard to justify — and predict what happens next.The Cycling Brief — Daily cycling intelligence, produced by SEMIPRO CYCLING. 

Wout van Aert finished second at Dwars door Vlaanderen and fourth at Flanders — and Visma called it progress. We break down why "close" isn't close enough and what it means for Paris-Roubaix.The Cycling Brief — Daily cycling intelligence, produced by SEMIPRO CYCLING. 

This week's SEMIPRO Sunday. Strength training in race season, a poem about what it means to keep showing up, and a quiet reminder that the work changes shape as you do. A SEMIPRO Cycling production.The Cycling Brief — Daily cycling intelligence, produced by SEMIPRO CYCLING. 

The Saturday debrief breaks down Evenepoel's shock Tour of Flanders announcement, the Van der Poel vs Pogačar tactical battle for Sunday's Ronde, and Pozzovivo's comeback at 43. Plus predictions for Flanders.The Cycling Brief — Daily cycling intelligence, produced by SEMIPRO CYCLING. 

Nike's stock plunged 11% on weak guidance and tariff exposure. We break down why cycling brands face the same structural supply chain risks — and predict at least one major bike brand will announce production diversification before year's end.The Cycling Brief — Daily cycling intelligence, produced by SEMIPRO CYCLING. 

Three days out from the Tour of Flanders. Van der Poel vs Pogacar, Van Aert form concerns, and why Paris-Camembert tells you more than you think.The Cycling Brief — Daily cycling intelligence, produced by SEMIPRO CYCLING. 

Ibis is making carbon frames in-house at a solar-powered California factory. We dig into why this is really a supply chain play, not just a sustainability story, and what it signals about the bike industry's manufacturing future.The Cycling Brief — Daily cycling intelligence, produced by SEMIPRO CYCLING. 

Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe faces a co-leadership problem at the Tour de France with Evenepoel and Lipowitz both in top form. We break down why the "noble helper" plan won't survive first contact with the mountains, and what the Ardennes classics will reveal about the team's true hierarchy.The Cycling Brief — Daily cycling intelligence, produced by SEMIPRO CYCLING. 

Van der Poel won E3 solo then sat up at Gent-Wevelgem. Was that fatigue or a calculated move? We break down the heart rate data, the Van Aert dynamic, and make a firm prediction for the Tour of Flanders.The Cycling Brief — Daily cycling intelligence, produced by SEMIPRO CYCLING. 

The Cycling Brief — Daily cycling intelligence, produced by SEMIPRO CYCLING. 

Chris Horner called Remco Evenepoel a knucklehead. Two voices pull apart the label, the data, and whether aggressive racing is reckless or rational when Pogačar has changed the calculus for the entire peloton. Plus: the team structure problem and a specific prediction for the spring classics. A SEMIPRO Cycling production.The Cycling Brief — Daily cycling intelligence, produced by SEMIPRO CYCLING. 

The hand injury from Milan-San Remo is a convenient distraction. The real problem is structural — Pogacar has changed what it means to race a Monument.The Cycling Brief — Daily cycling intelligence, produced by SEMIPRO CYCLING. 

Garmin is quietly dominating the cycling market by sponsoring adventure content instead of performance data. We break down why the LA-to-Vegas burrito ride represents a deliberate brand strategy, and what it means for Wahoo, Hammerhead, and the future of cycling's customer base.The Cycling Brief — Daily cycling intelligence, produced by SEMIPRO CYCLING. 

Garmin's training algorithms have changed how millions of cyclists make daily decisions. We examine the pattern of algorithmic dependency, what the data actually supports, and why the best use of your watch might be ignoring its advice more often.The Cycling Brief — Daily cycling intelligence, produced by SEMIPRO CYCLING. 

Canyon's Spectral:ON giveaway is more than a social media play. We break down why eMTBs are the primary growth engine for the bike industry through 2028, and what the component supply chain is telling us about where the money is going.The Cycling Brief — Daily cycling intelligence, produced by SEMIPRO CYCLING. 

Where are the real watts hiding? We rank the free speed hierarchy from body position to chain lube, put real numbers on each category, and explain why most cyclists chase marginal gains in exactly the wrong order.The Cycling Brief — Daily cycling intelligence, produced by SEMIPRO CYCLING. 

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What if holding your breath could make you faster? Allen Lim thought so—until Floyd Landis showed where the real gains came from.→ Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO

The week started off like any other—routine, predictable. But by the weekend, everything had changed.→ Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO

He trained harder than ever—so why did his race fall apart at mile 100?

Two talented young cyclists start with identical potential - but what leads one to European glory while the other fades into obscurity?

How an unexpected holiday shattered a performance plateau and revealed the hidden cost of everyday stress.

When too much caffeine ruins a race – the science behind it.

In today's QuickSpin Cycling Digest, we dive into new and cool cycling products. We cover Remco Evenepoel's road bike, Lachlan Morton's crazy stem, innovative tools, new aero undershirts, and the stuff you missed at the Vuelta Espana 2023.Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/4o2LVaf-_MELinks from the show:https://www.instagram.com/p/CwNkxuFtrXnhttps://www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/wout-van-aert-wins-first-ever-gravel-race-by-nine-minuteshttps://www.teamjumbovisma.com/news/news/van-aert-stops-in-houffalize-on-way-to-world-championships-gravel/https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec/gear-break-25-8-2023-vuelta-rouvy-primal-shutuplegs-syncros-cadex-chrisking-ass-savers/https://cyclingmagazine.ca/mtb/lachlan-morton-test-the-limits-of-stem-slamming-and-geometry/https://www.instagram.com/p/Cv0vXLHOyM-/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=a69d7c37-da70-4041-a7dd-874febcb4984https://www.crankbrothers.com/collections/new/products/f16https://www.crankbrothers.com/collections/new/products/f11https://road.cc/content/tech-news/tech-week-would-you-wear-inflatable-bike-helmet-303409

Delving into the controversy surrounding Nairo Quintana's positive tests for tramadol during the 2022 Tour de France. We discuss the complex considerations surrounding the substance's classification, its potential impact on performance, and recent developments that have prompted new discussions.Plus, 750D? Another new wheel size has been revealed, this time for gravel bikes, more controversy, team finances, and the social media rounds.Watch this on Youtube: https://youtu.be/pjvUKLWDWeYWADA Twitter post: https://twitter.com/wada_ama/status/1574912951995322369Tramadol study on Outside Online: https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/New Gravel Bike Wheel Size on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwQZImfh4Tg/?hl=enLotto-Dstny terminates Allan Davis' employment: https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/lotto-dstny-terminates-allan-davis-employment-following-inappropriate-social-media-messages/Article on swapping Giro and Vuelta dates: https://www.cyclist.co.uk/in-depth/giro-vuelta-weather-swapGroupama-FDJ finances: https://inrng.com/2023/08/groupama-fdj-finances-2021/Greg Van Avermaet Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cvw7m9XMJCx/Sam Gaze MTB Rider Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwSvfgKr-4F/Robert Gesink Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwS30aGt-VT/?img_index=6

Jonas Vingegaard and Jumbo-Visma had a secret weapon or two at the Tour de France that could of given him a drag reduction of more than 9% that meant savings of 1.5 seconds a kilometre. We dig into the aero impact of this secret weapon and ask some serious question about their legality. That's on today's show, and…epic social media rounds with everything from white shorts to toilet testing, plus articles on the pains of integrated components.Watch this on Youtube: https://youtu.be/wJ5vt6XhsDk

How did Jonas Vingegaard transform from 'the little guy' working at a fish factory to a Jumbo-Visma leader? I have top the top 5 takeaways from a recent Jonas Vingegaard interview before he races in the Vuelta a España 2023.That's on today's show, and… I have another rider profile, the burnout problem in the women's peloton, should we ditch hardtail mountain bikes and the best gravel tires for every situation.Links from this show:http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/how-jonas-vingegaard-transformed-from-the-little-guy-to-jumbo-visma-leader/http://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/sometimes-you-need-to-say-stop-women-s-cycling-s-burnout-problemhttp://velo.outsideonline.com/road/road-racing/how-andreas-leknessund-went-from-arctic-race-volunteer-to-one-of-norways-top-tour-de-france-hopeshttp://www.bikeradar.com/features/opinion/hardtail-analysis-cross-country-racing/http://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/gravel-tech-that-originated-in-triathlonhttp://bikerumor.com/the-best-gravel-bike-tires-of-2023/

On today's show, and… Damian has news on bike launches from Canyon and Bianchi, a glimpse at the potential next-Generation SRAM AXS Shifters, and some other tasty treats, and Peter Sagan real retirement plans for 2024…but we're starting this show with inside baseball on nutrition and pro rider salaries from the secret rider…Secret Pro Insights: https://escapecollective.com/the-secret-rider-nutrition-fads-silly-season-and-salaries/Peter Sagan Update: https://escapecollective.com/i-want-mountain-bikes-to-bring-the-old-peter-sagan-back/ and https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/peter-sagan-prepares-to-join-specialized-mtb-team-after-storied-road-career/You can watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/V3MMPk27R5gEpisode Links:SRAM AXS Shifters: https://bikerumor.com/will-we-wear-the-next-generation-sram-axs-shifters/Canyon Endurace Bike: https://bikerumor.com/2023/08/15/new-canyon-endurace-road-bike-gets-storage-inside-and-ultralight-cfr-treatment/Bianchi Oltre Race and Sprint Bikes: https://road.cc/content/tech-news/bianchi-introduces-new-oltre-race-and-sprint-road-bikes-and-suggests-12-speed-shimanoSilca Ultimate Chain Stripper and Wax Prep: https://www.cyclist.co.uk/news/shokz-openfit-headphonesStreamlines Forma Sensor:https://www.streamlines.aero

The surprising reason and performance benefit Pro MTB rider Puck Pieterse uses gum before a race.We dive into the fascinating connection between gum and cycling performance. Plus World Championships Recap, the Evolution of Endurance Training, an Altitude Adjust App and the Social Media Rounds.You can watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/-wH8iATvL_QLinksWorld Champs:RunGum: https://rungum.com/products/bubblegum-12-pack10 Bike Tech Highlights - Cycling World Championships: https://road.cc/content/feature/10-bike-tech-highlights-cycling-world-championships-303173British Cycling could take legal: https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/motorcycles/british-cycling-could-take-legal-action-to-prevent-japanese-and-french-federations-from-using-new-track-bikes/ar-AA1f9yDRCanyon Speedmax CFR Track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4JuxS8y_OoAbraham Gebru's Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/6817837#interval?interval=202331&interval_type=week&chart_type=miles&year_offset=0ArticlesThe rising price of entry-level road bikes: https://road.cc/content/feature/rising-price-entry-level-road-bikes-303057The Future of Endurance Training: https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/future-of-endurance-training-research/Products:Altitude Adjust - Garmin Datafield App: https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/4abe1b06-3099-4847-8415-815021353931Social MediaMarlen Reusser climbs off mid-race in World's Elite Women's Time Trial: https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/marlen-reusser-climbs-off-mid-race-in-worlds-elite-womens-time-trial/After the Tour de Suisse, I fell into a hole: Marlen Reusser explains decision to abandon Time Trial World Championships: https://cyclinguptodate.com/cycling/after-the-tour-de-suisse-i-fell-into-a-hole-marlen-reusser-explains-decision-to-abandon-time-trial-world-championshipsTweet by Sadhbh OS: https://twitter.com/SadhbhOS/status/1689936699080519680

In this week's episode of Quick Spin, Damian provides a comprehensive rundown of the latest happenings in the world of cycling. This show covers the new Specialized Tarmac SL8, featuring the "Speed Sniffer" fat head tube. Find out why they designed this unique feature. Plus innovative cycling products, social media rounds and even a glimpse into the retirement plans of cycling superstar Peter Sagan.You can also watch this on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/zTUPfeTnSbc

In this episode we talk with Giro d'Italia winner Jai Hindley to find out what it takes to win a Grand Tour. And 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 Hindley's journey from a 6 year old rider with a dream through to Grand Tour winner.Warning: This is not a full episode - to hear the full episode head over to the Cycling Performance Club website found here or search Cycling Performance Club wherever you get your podcasts and subscribe to that feed.This episode is brought to you in partnership with the InfoCrank power meter. TCPCP listeners get an exclusive 20% discount off the InfoCrank Road or the InfoCrank Track (and any accessories!). Simply use the discount code performance20 at checkout on the InfoCrank website (www.infocrank.cc). This deal ends on 25-Sep-2022 (the last day of the UCI Road Worlds), so don't hesitate to get yourself the most accurate power meter on the market and show support for the show!Guest panelist:Jai HindleyTwitter: @JaiHindleyInstagram: @jhindley_Episode References:BORA-hansgrohe Spotlight: Episode 03 - Jai HindleyJai Hindley - Interview at the start - Stage 20 - Giro d'Italia 2022A F1RST LOVEGiro d'Italia 2022 Stage 20 LIVE COMMENTARY -  Can  Carapaz hold off Hindley On the CIMA COPPI?This is a listener supported podcast, and we would be stoked if you supported us by becoming a member of The Cycling Performance Club! With your backing we can continue our mission to deliver the best in cycling performance knowledge and practical advice to you and the greater cycling community. Support The Club by clicking here!Co-hosts:Jason Boynton, Ph.D.boyntoncoaching.comCyrus Monkcyclistscientist.comProducer & co-host:Damian Rusesemiprocycling.comWebsite: cyclingperformanceclub.comInstagram: @cyclingperformanceclubFacebook: @cyclingperformanceclubTwitter: @cyclingclubpodLinkedIn: The Cycling Performance Club Podcast

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 episode we examine Dr. Teun's research further and get into the details of how pro men and women cyclists actually train. But this episode is more than that. There are also some direct comparisons between the training and racing demands of pro men and women - including insight into the numbers of a World Tour power couple.This is a listener supported podcast, and we would be stoked if you supported us by becoming a member of The Cycling Performance Club. With your backing we can continue our mission to deliver the best in cycling performance knowledge and practical advice to you and the greater cycling community. Support The Club by clicking here!Guest panelist:Teun van Erp, Ph.D.INEOS Grenadiers Staff PageResearchgateLinkedInTwitter: @The_TeunEpisode References:Training Characteristics of Male and Female Professional Road Cyclists: A 4-Year Retrospective AnalysisIntensity and Load Characteristics of Professional Road Cycling: Differences Between Men's and Women's RacesCase Report: Load, Intensity, and Performance Characteristics in Multiple Grand ToursDemands of professional cycling races: Influence of race category and resultCo-hosts:Jason Boynton, Ph.D.boyntoncoaching.comCyrus Monkcyclistscientist.comProducer & co-host:Damian Rusesemiprocycling.com

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 episode we take aim at measures of training load in training and racing. One of the measures discussed is TSS - aka, the training stress score from TrainingPeaks. Tuen is better placed than probably anyone in performance cycling to talk about TSS as he's spent a lot of time investigating TSS to understand its limitations across different scenarios. So join us on this journey to see how training load measures available to all of us are used at the highest level of the sport!Did you learn anything new in this podcast? If so, we would be stoked if you supported us with a monthly contribution! By becoming a member of the Club, you will help us in our mission to provide the best in cycling performance knowledge and practical advice for the greater cycling community.Click a link below to support monthly:US$3 per monthUS$5 per monthUS$15 per monthOr, do you prefer to make a one off donation for now? Buy us a coffee (or 3) by clicking here.Guest panelist:Teun van Erp, Ph.D.INEOS Grenadiers Staff PageResearchgateLinkedInTwitter: @The_TeunEpisode References:Relationship Between Various Training-Load Measures in Elite Cyclists During Training, Road Races, and Time TrialsThe Influence of Exercise Intensity on the Association Between Kilojoules Spent and Various Training Loads in Professional CyclingCo-hosts:Jason Boynton, Ph.D.

Welcome to The Cycling Performance Club Podcast! In this day and age of power meters, advanced physiologic 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 exploration of this topic we talked with Sport Psychologist Dr. Elisabetta Borgia. Dr. Borgia works for Trek-Segafredo's men and women teams and is the official team psychologist for the Italian Cycling Federation. Full-time sport psychologists are one of the newest additions to the pro cycling team performance staff roster so we were very excited to hear about her role and experiences working with these athletes.We also take a look at the details of how a specific type of therapy emerging in this space- dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) can apply to the performance of athletes of all levels.Guest panelist:Dr. Elisabetta Borgiahttp://elisabettaborgia.com/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/elisabetta-borgia-17174b19/Twitter: @labettina2001Instagram: @elisabettaborgiaCo-hosts:Jason Boynton, Ph.D.boyntoncoaching.comCyrus Monkcyclistscientist.comProducer & co-host:Damian Rusesemiprocycling.comInstagram: @cyclingperformanceclubFacebook: @cyclingperformanceclubTwitter: @cyclingclubpodLinkedIn: The Cycling Performance Club PodcastReferences:Skills Training ManualEurosport InterviewCode Yellow

Welcome to The Cycling Performance Club Podcast! 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 complicated than simply adding more “base” to his training schedule. Luke has moved across the world to a new climate, from one high performance environment to another, experienced the largest week's training load of his life, and found new limits to surpass in his own performance abilities. Find out how he has tackled these challenges in stride, and come out swinging on the other side.As a bonus, we also dive deep into Plappy's favorite ergogenic aid: heat acclimation- for all of you coming into the Northern Hemisphere summer.Guest panelist:Luke Plapphttps://www.procyclingstats.com/rider/luke-plappTwitter: @LucasPlappInstagram: @lukeplappCo-hosts:Jason Boynton, Ph.D.boyntoncoaching.comCyrus Monkcyclistscientist.comProducer & co-host:Damian Rusesemiprocycling.comInstagram: @cyclingperformanceclubFacebook: @cyclingperformanceclubTwitter: @cyclingclubpodLinkedIn: The Cycling Performance Club PodcastReferences:Men's wheel race - 2021https://youtu.be/elFgDgPwOqI?t=4972SBS Cycling Podcasthttps://www.sbs.com.au/sport/podcast/sbs-cycling-podcastJack Haig discussionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEkwSDFF168AusCycling Showhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de2ViYwIfpM&t=2691sTraining Characteristics and Power Profile of Professional U23 Cyclists throughout a Competitive Seasonhttps://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/8/12/167

Welcome to The Cycling Performance Club Podcast! 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 and prescribing exercise intensity.This review evaluated different methods of prescribing intensity based on their ability to cause the distinct acute responses found in each of the physiologically defined exercise domains. The methods were categorised into three groups: maximal anchors (e.g. percentage of maximal heart rate or peak power), submaximal anchors (e.g. critical power, MLSS), and delta methods (e.g. heart rate reserve). Spoiler alert: Most of the methods examined did not fare well! So, continue with us down the exercise intensity rabbit hole to find out what methods survived the brutal scrutiny of Nick's review and why only a few methods out performed the rest. Did the method you use to determine intensity pass or fail? Guest panelist:Nicholas Jamnick, PhDResearchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nicholas-JamnickLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-jamnick-8351a7a7/Twitter: @SportResearchExCo-hosts:Jason Boynton, Ph.D.boyntoncoaching.comCyrus Monkcyclistscientist.comProducer & co-host:Damian Rusesemiprocycling.comInstagram: @cyclingperformanceclubFacebook: @cyclingperformanceclubTwitter: @cyclingclubpodLinkedIn: The Cycling Performance Club PodcastReferences:An Examination and Critique of Current Methods to Determine Exercise Intensityhttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-020-01322-8Polarized training has greater impact on key endurance variables than threshold, high intensity, or high volume traininghttps://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2014.00033/full

Welcome to The Cycling Performance Club Podcast! 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 definitely not as simple as exercising at a percentage of FTP.In the next two episodes we go deep down the rabbit hole of exercise intensity with Dr. Nick Jamnick, a postdoctoral fellow and researcher in exercise intensity. We came across Nick while digging into the scientific literature on this topic, and let's just say his contribution to this field of research can be characterised as both “eye-opening” and “brutal”.  In this episode we focus on a study Nick performed during his PhD where he tested the validity of determining VO2max and lactate thresholds during a graded exercise test. His results were shocking to say the least- and also relevant to the performance focused cyclist as graded exercise tests on smart trainers and inexpensive blood lactate analysers make some of this testing possible at home.Guest panelist:Nicholas Jamnick, PhDResearchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nicholas-JamnickLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-jamnick-8351a7a7/Twitter: @SportResearchExCo-hosts:Jason Boynton, Ph.D.boyntoncoaching.comCyrus Monkcyclistscientist.comProducer & co-host:Damian Rusesemiprocycling.comInstagram: @cyclingperformanceclubFacebook: @cyclingperformanceclubTwitter: @cyclingclubpodLinkedIn: The Cycling Performance Club PodcastReferences:Manipulating graded exercise test variables affects the validity of the lactate threshold and VO2 peakhttps://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0199794

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 is your head?Here we discuss mental wellness and its importance in human performance. To facilitate this conversation we invited Shannon Malseed to join our panel. Shannon Malseed is a former Australian National Road Champion, and ex-pro cyclist. Her personal journey highlights the importance of finding joy in the process and people surrounding you in sport. Shannon has taken her experience in dealing with success and failure and culminated it into becoming a self-love coach and helping people find their own path to well-being. This is a discussion and story that will truly motivate and guide you on your road to achieving your goals on and off the bike. Guest panelist:Shannon Malseedshannonmalseed.comInstagram: @shannonmalseedCo-hosts:Jason Boynton, Ph.D.boyntoncoaching.comCyrus Monkcyclistscientist.comProducer & co-host:Damian Rusesemiprocycling.comInstagram: @cyclingperformanceclubFacebook: @cyclingperformanceclubTwitter: @cyclingclubpodLinkedIn: The Cycling Performance Club PodcastReferences:Chasing Gold by Cycling Tips2018 UCI Women's WorldTour – Ronde van Drenthe – Highlights https://shannonmalseed.com/commonwealth-games/ https://shannonmalseed.com/thats-all-folks/ 

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 also a member of the performance group at Team DSM where he uses his experience and knowledge to help World Tour cyclists perform at their absolute best.In this episode we discuss with Dajo his research and practice in monitoring training load in cyclists and also what cycling performance research he is excited about.Guest panelist:Dajo Sanders, PhDTwitter: @DajoSandersResearchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Dajo-Sanders-2LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dajo-sanders-ph-d-59112794/The podcast co-hosts:Jason Boynton, Ph.D.boyntoncoaching.comDamian Rusesemiprocycling.comCyrus Monkcyclistscientist.comInstagram: @cyclingperformanceclubFacebook: @cyclingperformanceclubTwitter: @cyclingclubpodLinkedIn: The Cycling Performance Club PodcastReferences:Methods of Monitoring Training Load and Their Relationships to Changes in Fitness and Performance in Competitive Road Cyclistshttps://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijspp/12/5/article-p668.xmlMaintaining Power Output with Accumulating Levels of Work Done Is a Key Determinant for Success in Professional Cyclinghttps://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/Abstract/2021/09000/Maintaining_Power_Output_with_Accumulating_Levels.12.aspxHeat acclimation improves exercise performancehttps://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/japplphysiol.00495.2010?rfr_dat=cr_pub++0pubmed&url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.orgHeat training increases exercise capacity in hot but not in temperate conditions: a mechanistic counter-balanced cross-over studyhttps://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/ajpheart.00138.2015?rfr_dat=cr_pub++0pubmed&url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.org

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, evaluating them, and then effectively putting them into practice is a skill unto itself.  In this episode (which is a part 1 of 2) we talk with Dr. Dajo Sanders, an individual whose skill and expertise in this area 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 also a member of the performance group at Team DSM where he uses his experience and knowledge to help World Tour cyclists perform at their absolute best.In this episode we discuss with Dajo his role with the Team DSM, and his research and practice in both field testing cyclists and training intensity distributions. Guest panelist:Dajo Sanders, PhDTwitter: @DajoSandersResearchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Dajo-Sanders-2LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dajo-sanders-ph-d-59112794/The podcast co-hosts:Jason Boynton, Ph.D.boyntoncoaching.comDamian Rusesemiprocycling.comCyrus Monkcyclistscientist.comInstagram: @cyclingperformanceclubFacebook: @cyclingperformanceclubTwitter: @cyclingclubpodLinkedIn: The Cycling Performance Club PodcastReferences:A Field-Based Cycling Test to Assess Predictors of Endurance Performance and Establishing Training Zoneshttps://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Abstract/2020/12000/A_Field_Based_Cycling_Test_to_Assess_Predictors_of.24.aspxTraining-Intensity Distribution in Road Cyclists: Objective Versus Subjective Measureshttps://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijspp/12/9/article-p1232.xml

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 opinions, and having a laugh.In this episode we discuss Australian road nats, training assistant apps for cyclists, the coach's role in an athlete's success, and some afterthoughts about critical power.Additionally, if you hadn't heard the unfortunate news, Cyrus's dad passed away suddenly towards the end of last year from a heart attack while he was out riding. Our condolences go out to the Monk family for their loss.You can help prevent sudden cardiac death in athletes by supporting the Baker Institute at the link provided below. https://baker.edu.au/researchThe podcast co-hosts:Jason Boynton, Ph.D.boyntoncoaching.comDamian Rusesemiprocycling.comCyrus Monkcyclistscientist.comInstagram: @cyclingperformanceclubFacebook: @cyclingperformanceclubTwitter: @cyclingclubpodLinkedIn: The Cycling Performance Club Podcast

Follow this link to take the listener Survey: Take the SurveyOr copy and paste the URL below into your internet browser:https://forms.gle/dCkiBuWDSdetwquH8This week it's a meander through some performance-related topics like coaching, marginal gains, performance teams, training load, and more with Simon Jones. Don't know who that is - I'm sure if you've been a fan of cycling for any time, you know a rider or a team he's worked with - with a performance career in cycling for over 25 years there isn't much he hasn't done.And I will jump in with a few of his roles in high-performance in a moment but one thing that was nice about talking to Simon was when you have someone that has been around for so long (sorry if that makes you sound old Simon). But when you're around long enough, you've seen many things come and go - so it was nice to hear what he prioritizes in coaching and cycling performance. And it's not what you might first think when you hear he was Head of Performance Support and Innovation at Team Sky.But just so we're clear on Simon's experience, he started out as a sports science graduate from Cardiff University and became a Sports Scientist with British Cycling just months later. He would go on to coach the Great Briton team pursuit riders through several Olympic cycles before taking up a job managing the Western Australia Institute of Sport, then moving to Team Sky, before his last role as AusCycling Performance Director for the last Olympic cycle.Guest panelist:Simon Joneshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/simonjones5/The podcast co-hosts:Jason Boynton, Ph.D.boyntoncoaching.comDamian Rusesemiprocycling.comCyrus Monkcyclistscientist.comInstagram: @cyclingperformanceclubFacebook: @cyclingperformanceclubTwitter: @cyclingclubpodLinkedIn: The Cycling Performance Club PodcastReferences:Is WorldTour Racing Actually Getting Harder?https://beyondthepeloton.substack.com/p/is-top-level-racing-actually-getting?fbclid=IwAR2f13_oQKAcEFztN0lLpkEDVSxZ2EQJ9qfqI7-nFel7YFdNGUXEKCYOEEw

Follow this link to take the listener Survey: Take the SurveyOr copy and paste the URL below into your internet browser:https://forms.gle/dCkiBuWDSdetwquH8In 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 7+ years and coaching cyclists at the elite level.Jason Bartram, PhDc is the former Australian National Women's Track Team coach, former sports scientist for AusCycling and the Australian Institute of Sport, and current PhD candidate studying critical power, W', and W' balance in elite track athletes. Guest panelist:Jason Bartram, PhDchttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-bartram/The podcast co-hosts:Jason Boynton, Ph.D.boyntoncoaching.comDamian Rusesemiprocycling.comCyrus Monkcyclistscientist.comInstagram: @cyclingperformanceclubFacebook: @cyclingperformanceclubTwitter: @cyclingclubpodLinkedIn: The Cycling Performance Club PodcastReferences:Accuracy of W′ Recovery Kinetics in High Performance Cyclists—Modeling Intermittent Work Capacityhttps://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijspp/13/6/article-p724.xmlValidating an Adjustment to the Intermittent Critical Power Model for Elite Cyclists—Modeling W′ Balance During World Cup Team Pursuit Performanceshttps://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijspp/aop/article-10.1123-ijspp.2020-0444/article-10.1123-ijspp.2020-0444.xmlA comparative analysis of critical power models in elite road cyclistshttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2665944121000171The W′ Balance Model: Mathematical and Methodological Considerationshttps://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijspp/16/11/article-p1561.xml

Follow this link to take the listener Survey: Take the SurveyOr copy and paste the URL below into your internet browser:https://forms.gle/viTs898Y7vzLdacd8Is 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. Because of this, we have brought CP expert, Jason Bartram, onto the show to help facilitate this two-part conversation about the best practice for utilizing CP in your cycling training and coaching. In this episode, we focus mainly on CP and the power duration curve.Jason Bartram, PhDc is the former Australian National Women's Track Team coach, former sports scientist for AusCycling and the Australian Institute of Sport, and current PhD candidate studying critical power, W', and W' balance in elite track athletes. Guest panelist:Jason Bartram, PhDchttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-bartram/The podcast co-hosts:Jason Boynton, Ph.D.boyntoncoaching.comDamian Rusesemiprocycling.comCyrus Monkcyclistscientist.comInstagram: @cyclingperformanceclubFacebook: @cyclingperformanceclubTwitter: @cyclingclubpodLinkedIn: The Cycling Performance Club PodcastReferences:Predicting Critical Power in Elite Cyclists: Questioning the Validity of the 3-Minute All-Out Testhttps://journals.humankinetics.com/view/journals/ijspp/12/6/article-p783.xmlRelative Proximity of Critical Power and Metabolic/Ventilatory Thresholds: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysishttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs40279-020-01314-8The Physiological Basis of Athletic Recordshttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs40279-020-01314-8