Any athlete can relate to the time old image of the angel on one shoulder and the devil on the other. The angel is telling us to keep going, to push ourselves that extra mile, while the devil is tempting us to quit, telling us it will all be over if we stop.. Are you a quitter? Or do you have the ability to tell yourself to keep going? Is it possible to adapt your brain to tell your body to go harder and further?. In today’s episode we speak to an expert on mental fitness, the ability to push th...
Jan 31, 2018•36 min
To be a great cyclist, there is more to it than having good legs. Many competing cyclists focus on fitness and think that's enough to find a place on a team, or to win bike races.. Having what´s known as “headroom” is a concept that may be unfamiliar to most. It's the idea that a rider possesses, along with fitness and natural talent, the ability to hone certain skills and a mental balance that are the makings of a great cyclist. This episode deals what teams look for in an aspiring pro, and som...
Jan 17, 2018•26 min
Today we return for the second part of our interview with Phil Gaimon. If you missed out on the last episode have a listen here In this part of the podcast we have some important lessons to be learnt for anyone even considering what it´s like to be a pro cyclist. It’s not just about cycling or trying to be a pro though, there are great lessons here about following your dreams and getting the most out of where you end up, that anyone can learn from. Click here to listen and ask questions at semip...
Jan 03, 2018•28 min
Is being a pro cyclist all it´s cracked up to be? Does riding your bike for a living, being paid to travel, being handed top of the line kit, or even just being recognised as a pro sound like a dream job to you? Cycling can be just as shitty as any other high-profile profession, where you get taken advantage of for money, for time and sometimes your ambition -- but hey, if you want to live the pro cycling dream, you have to take the good with the bad. And that’s what today’s show is about - a lo...
Dec 20, 2017•23 min
What drives middle aged men to wake up at the crack of dawn on a Saturday or Sunday morning, while the rest of the world snoozes, to squeeze every inch of themselves into brightly coloured, tight-fitting cycling gear, open up a bottle of chain lube and take themselves off on a 100km adventure. Is it a personal challenge, for health and fitness, a social thing? In this episode I examine the raison d'être of the Middle Aged Man in Lycra and the motivations as to why they do what they do.. Click he...
Dec 06, 2017•25 min
Cycling Aerodynamics account for anywhere between 70 to 90 percent of a cyclist’s effort (when not climbing a steep grade). Anyone—hardened pro and new rider alike—who is interested in riding faster or further has a vested interest in improving their aerodynamics. It’s that simple. Determining which bicycles, components, and positions are truly the most aerodynamic for you, however, is anything but simple. Today’s show is about masters rider Dean Phillip's quest for speed, world championships, a...
Nov 22, 2017•29 min
Question 1: Broke my arm. Would like to keep riding indoors if possible. Is this feasible or will it be too rough with one arm for 6-8 weeks? Question 2: Moving into a new apartment in a few weeks and will be starting a training block. Looking for a mat that does a decent job reducing or dampening the noise and also keeping sweat off my floors. Question 3: I am going to commit full on to the trainer this winter. I am cat 4 and want to make it to cat 3 next year, my plan is to buy a KICKR. Do you...
Aug 22, 2017•21 min
How to Keep Sweat Out of Your Eyes, What’s the Step up to Masters Like, What is the Single Most Important Thing You Can do to Reduce Sick Days, What are the Must Have Full Maintenance Tools & Can You Change from a Climber to a Sprinter?--------Claim your spot for our free online workshop on How to Maximise Your Training Time: 3 Steps to High-Performance Fitness in Less Time at----------semiprocycling.com/workshop → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO...
Aug 03, 2017•20 min
Should You Run, Can You Use an Enduro Bike for Racing, How Do I Train For Fixed Gear Criteriums (or Any Crit) & Should You Ditch Your Garmin for Better Results? → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO
Jul 06, 2017•15 min
This episode, why you are fit and unhealthy, and what this has to do with longevity. Sure in the world of high performance, athletes might actually be better off in the long run, but in the world of everybody else, what risks are you taking by not looking after your health, and what can do about it? This is part 2 of the 3 part series on longevity. In part one I gave you my take on how to ride forever, with the idea of setting yourself challenges that you can build towards with regular riding ba...
Jun 07, 2017•30 min
How to lose fat? How to plan for a cyclocross series? Are dual suspension mountain bikes inefficient? What are some recommendations for nice short finger gloves? → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO
May 16, 2017•20 min
It's hard to stay motivated once you stop racing. On the surface, this is about maintaining the benefits of cycling, things like, how do not put on extra weight after you stop racing, it’s also about moving away from goal-orientated thinking, and finally, it’s about still being competitive once your racing days are behind you.This the first of a 3-part series on longevity. Covering ways to stay motivated, healthy and get help through the process.Episode sponsor: To support the show please use th...
Apr 28, 2017•20 min
A look at where I've been and what the podcast will look like going forward. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO
Mar 24, 2017•16 min
Enter the free giveaway by going to http://semiprocycling.com/giveaways/trainingIs there any reason why I cannot run two different size road tyres at once?Should I buy a Canyon when they come to the US?What are your best solutions for closing the speed gap in couples?What kind of helmet and sunglasses do you wear?Morning ride before a night time crit? → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO...
Oct 27, 2016•17 min
Questions:Any recommendations for an inexpensive, trunk mount bike rack?Are Fixed-gear bikes good?If you could get one bike, that fits this description, what would it be? Budget is $6000Any tips for cleaning a white bike?!!How do you get over the boredom of riding the same roads over and over again?Free Giveaway! Win the Ultimate Cycling Training and Analysis Package and Make 2017 Your Best Season EverOne-year of Trainer Road ($99)One-year of Training Peaks Premium ($119)One license to WKO4 ($17...
Oct 20, 2016•19 min
Pros/cons of shaving vs waxing?Keeping pace with strangers?When should cyclists give way to runners?How to adventure cycle? (Bikepacking 101)Are you a cycling romantic or pragmatist? → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO
Oct 09, 2016•21 min
Would a cheap trainer break my bike?Which crank based(spider) power meters would be compatible with my bb?How do I make the ass and other associated pain go away?Good gift ideas for a cyclist?What to look for in bike lights? → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO
Oct 06, 2016•20 min
Clear Lenses for Nighttime Riding?What's displayed on your crit race day head unit?Why 2x20?Where do you do your intervals?I've tried to remove a set of Shimano pedals from an old bike with no luck. Anyone got any tips? → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO
Sep 28, 2016•17 min
Does Z1 power do anything?What road bike models should I check out in the $3500 price?Other than going and riding hills, can I make use of my flat commute to get more climbing training in?How much maintenance does your bike(s) need?Should I pay for Training Peaks?Bonus Question → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO
Sep 26, 2016•25 min
This show:How much can a newbie gain in 12 months?Any good? Would like a disc that won't cost a fortune.What's the best course of action if you get bitten by a dog while riding?Any recommendations for a bike travel bag?How many rides/week do you do in the offseason? → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO
Sep 14, 2016•19 min
In this show:Lezyne GPS units. Yes or no?Recommendation for a heart rate monitor?Crit racing tips when half the field belongs to one team.How do I get on a better cycling team?Measuring fitness gains in output repeatability? → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO
Sep 09, 2016•15 min
We look at the only really two reasons, and appropriate times to place training camps. Plus I have a proposition for you... → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO
Dec 16, 2015•18 min
This is the story of how, apart from his obvious ability, Brendan Canty used social media to get a PRO contract with Pro-Continental team, Drapac Pro Cycling, two years after his first race.Brendan's, is a story about how his success is a result of social connectivity through social media such as Strava, Instagram and Twitter. It’s also a story about the consequence of the technology we embrace, and how cycling is no less affected by this.semiprocycling.com/online → Subscribe to the Cycling Scie...
Nov 15, 2015•35 min
We look at how to identify your sprinting weaknesses by putting together a Sprint Profile. Then learn how to train each of the 3 parts with a stair step approach. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO
Oct 22, 2015•8 min
We follow the story of two aspiring PRO cyclists – and one old dog, that has assumed the role of mentor, helping Sam and Christian achieve their dream, mostly, without even knowing it.semiprocycling.com/mentorship → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO
Oct 15, 2015•25 min
In this episode you will learn about a strength training methodology called Velocity Based Training. It’s interesting because strength athletes traditionally use VBT but it can adapted for endurance athletes it to go faster. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO
Jul 15, 2015•39 min
Analytics and big data are the new buzz words in sports. This week learn how big data and decision optimisation are helping one rider in the Race Across America and how it might eventually help you too. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO
Jun 26, 2015•30 min
What are the "little things" you could do off the bike to chase marginal gains? Alex Hutchinson answers an e-mail from a young elite cyclist who was looking to break through to the next level. Everything from supplements to sleep, and heat acclimatisation to brain endurance training. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO
May 20, 2015•30 min
Do you believe there are supplements out there that will help you get to the next level? It seems it’s fairly entrenched into cycling performance culture.Believe it or not there are a small list of supplements that can enhance your cycling performance. Find out which ones they are on this episode. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO
Apr 29, 2015•34 min
We have all been dropped by a bunch at some point. there. This week we are going to look at advice for not getting dropped. Find out a way the 3 steps to analyse the power numbers of your favourite local bunch ride.Go to http://semiprocycing.com/bunch for all the episode details. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO
Apr 08, 2015•26 min
