This episode deals with basic problems and errors rather than bike fit per se. A proper bike fit is going to go a long way in helping these elements, but a bike fit you are limited by your structure, and to some extent your event. But basically it’s your limitations that stop you from getting into certain positions on the bike. And so, depending on the extent of your limitations, a bike fit is just a band-aid. Making structural maintenance and improvement a high priority in your training will pa...
May 16, 2013•28 min
Feel is important on a bike, not only for skills but knowing how your body feels in different zones of intensity. Understanding how it reacts in each zone can help you more than the data from your computer, especially when you are riding outside your normal limits. Using Borg's RPE CP-10 Scale, I break down what you might experience at each level, and offer some ways to anchor the feelings to your numbers. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO...
May 08, 2013•31 min
Where do you place your cleats, and why do you do it that way? Cleat position is usually done without much thought as to why. It’s well worth a revisit because you may be losing power. I got Steve Hogg on the show to discuss his ideas behind cleat position. Steve is a world leader in fitting riders to their bikes, and his advice on cleat position is spot on. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO...
May 01, 2013•35 min
Training on the road and trainer allows for consistent efforts but it doesn’t help with specificity, especially how your body works under heavy load on your race bike. I got former XCO World Champion and now coach and CX racer Alison Dunlap on the show to discuss her ideas on how and when to use your mountain bike in training. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO...
Apr 24, 2013•30 min
Everyone has their own style when they clean their bike. I am sharing mine this week, so you can clean your bike like a Semi-Pro, I'm also on the hunt for new ideas on ways to get the job done. Also, I talk about my favourite lube, and break down the great disc brake debate. What are your thoughts on road disc brakes? → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO...
Apr 17, 2013•26 min
Securing cycling sponsorship is tough! That's why I've created a 6 step process to help you identify potential sponsors, solve specific problems, create a proposal and seal the deal. This sponsor focussed approach will give help to create relationships that you can build on year after year. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO
Apr 10, 2013•29 min
Using cycling as a lifestyle creates longevity for staying competitive and healthy. This show takes lessons from Tony Steward of joetoprocycling.com, who's life has been transformed by cycling and racing. We cover useful tips like balancing family life with cycling, the cycling mindset and dealing with beginners in the bunch. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO...
Apr 03, 2013•35 min
Cycling teams are not as integrated into racing for semi-pro riding, opposed to the PRO peloton, but with the increase in racing cyclists over the past 5 years, more riders are turning to teams for a PRO racing experience. Henoch and I talk cycling team logistics, dynamics, sponsorships, benefits and more. We also talk about how to get on a team, and how not to be a dick. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO...
Mar 27, 2013•38 min
What happens when you stop riding for 5 days? The detraining timeline is important to understand, as is knowing how to maintain fitness when you can't train like usual. I cover both these topics in this episode. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO
Mar 20, 2013•25 min
How are you training your neuromuscular response to your chosen event? Motorpacing is hard, dangerous and probably illegal where you live, but it might be just what you need to kickstart your speed. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO
Mar 13, 2013•30 min
Group rides, racing and coaching with live voice, data and video are coming! It's is an exciting time to be a cyclist, especially if you spend time training indoors. Nate Pearson enlightens us this week on the future of Trainer Road and indoor training. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO
Mar 06, 2013•26 min
Periodisation models are a confusing mess for anyone new the different options. I got Adam Zimmerman from Zimmerman Training on the show to explain his take periodisation and training in the real world. He also introduces a running coach called Jack Daniels that influenced his training and coaching, and discusses some of Jack's wisdom that you can also benefit from. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO...
Feb 27, 2013•28 min
Overtraining is over diagnosed by cyclists, you are probably experiencing overreaching instead, but that's not to say that they aren't both serious and need to be managed. In this episode I go through 7 ways to recognise overreaching, what to do about it if you think you are overreaching, and how you can manage your training load using any one of the 6 popular training programs. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO...
Feb 20, 2013•27 min
Two visualisation techniques to get more out of yourself, train your mind and prepare for new situations. Picking your number and practising an event before you actually race. They both work under the idea that visualising new situations will increase your confidence and give you more control of your training, racing and life in general. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO...
Feb 13, 2013•25 min
Correct alignment of your body on the bike is secondary to correct alignment off the bike. Up to 25% of your training plan should be dedicated to maintaining and improving your bodies functional movement and structure to enable a more aggressive position on the bike. Or adjust the bike to your structural realities. That's holistic bike fitting. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO...
Feb 06, 2013•28 min
We talk about the idea behind the The Power and Fatigue Profiles, how power meters help to work out your optimal training hours, why keeping a training diary is the most important part of training with a power meter, specific ways to get the best out of yourself during intervals, books for athletes wanting to understand training, their body and mind, and the future of cycling training technology in the next 5 years. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO...
Jan 30, 2013•42 min
The most important relationship in cycling: Finding a coach is hard enough without being clear what you want out of the relationship. These questions get you ready to be coached and help filter out the wrong candidates. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO
Jan 23, 2013•32 min
A new perspective on road safety to shift your mindset and give you more freedom when riding on the road. Hint: It's about your circle of influence, not HiVis clothing. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO
Jan 16, 2013•24 min
When buying cycling clothes price is a major factor, especially when knicks are involved. How can companies justify charging over $300 for a pair of knicks? The episode uncovers some reasons, but not the ones you may first think of. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO
Jan 09, 2013•31 min
Working with these fundamentals will help you turn the strength gained in the gym into muscular power and endurance on the bike. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO
Dec 21, 2012•21 min
These 5 principles can help you make important decisions regarding things like when to stop intervals, when to ride in a bunch and other important decisions that need to be made during training. Having something to fall back makes training consistent and can put your mind at ease. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO
Dec 17, 2012•25 min
The 6 steps according to Joe Friel-Planning 2013 or any year is long and complex. This episode goes through his training plan process and sets up a framework for getting the most out of 2013. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO
Dec 03, 2012•25 min
Making training easier and more efficient is all about perceived effort compared to power output. I explore this idea with the latest indoor trainers and their super powerful software. It's amazing what's out there! → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO
Nov 26, 2012•25 min
Buying a bike online, and by yourself is hard. That's why I run through my process for sizing, and compare it to 3 popular online size calculators to find out the best frame for my new bike. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO
Nov 19, 2012•27 min
Do you know what mobility is? It's more than just stretching, and it's super important to getting maximum strength and power in training. Justin and I take a look at the fundamentals of mobility and stability, how to measure them and the best way for you to start treating problem areas. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO
Nov 12, 2012•30 min
Only owning one type of sock and 2 pairs of underwear are a couple of the ways I reduce time spent on mundane and repetitive tasks. This week is all about ideas to give you more riding time. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO
Nov 05, 2012•25 min
I’m planning a trip to the 2013 Tour and Etape and not using a tour company. It’s a logistical nightmare so I asked Tim Marsh of velonomad.com to help me out. We cover stage watching, flying with bikes, campervans, hotels and rides through the Alps, and much more. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO
Oct 29, 2012•41 min
The pre-release of the StageOnePower power metre is a sign that power data is starting to become available to the Semi-Pro for a realistic price. This coincides with my hunt for a complete data solution for my new training regime. Join me as I break down power and offer my recommendations for the ultimate bike data setup for today and the future. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO...
Oct 22, 2012•27 min
Madison hand-slings are a classic way to get cheap momentum but there are lots more ways. This episode looks at many of the ways to save time and energy when racing. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO
Oct 15, 2012•25 min
Introducing the Tuesday of Terror aka Hour of Power aka Hour of Speed. The prescribed intervals in this episode are key to building power and speed in both the off season and competition phases. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO
Oct 08, 2012•24 min
