The intersection of technology, racing and the implications of cyclists sharing their biometric data with teams, coaches and agents A classic scene sets up the storyline in many movies: a parent, or…
How Cyclists are Transforming their Performances Using High Carb Fuel
The professional peloton has been consistently breaking speed records over the past two seasons in nearly every World Tour event. There’s no doubt that we have seen equipment and training improvements,…
Performance and the Power meter
How the advances of data analysis have helped…and hindered the sport Bike racers at every level of the sport are now breaking records in all disciplines whether the track, road…
In The News
Physical activity improves cognitive and mental health in all sorts of ways. Here’s why, and how to reap the benefits. How Exercise Strengthens your Brain>> Ashlin Barry had a strong…
Fast Talk Femmes: Tips From a Super Bowl Champ Turned Track Cyclist
Former NFL tight end Luke Willson and his coach, Jenny Trew, share tips on skill transfer between sports. Luke Willson is a Super Bowl XLVIII Champion who has played for…
Beyond watts: Decoding the hidden strategies of being a good bike racer
A former WorldTour racer weighs in on the importance of unmeasurable data in cycling The complexities of a bicycle race are what makes it intriguing to the spectator and a…
Why time trial bikes should be banned for junior races
By Michael Barry A well-engineered and properly fit time trial bicycle can make the difference between a rider finishing first in a race or twentieth. Aerodynamics and other technical…
Training: The Importance of Being Open to New Ideas and Methods
By Michael Barry Sport science, training techniques, aerodynamics, and our understanding of a multitude of variables in relation to a cyclist’s performance have evolved, or been debunked, yet absolutists remain…
Fast Talk Femmes Podcast: The Evolution, Controversies, and Future of Female Gravel Racing
In this episode, Betsy Welch joins us to discuss the evolution and future of gravel racing, shedding light on the obstacles the community must overcome to get there. Besty Welch,…
The Thrill of Velodrome Racing
In the track centre, riders whirl in place on rollers. Balanced on the spinning cylinders, they stare ahead with focussed eyes, finding rhythm with the music that flows out of…
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Dan Bigham of Team Ineos / Great Britain debriefs on all the technology at the Glasgow World Championships on the Piste Take Podcast. Listen now>> “Shadow of a Wheel: Once…
Hell of the North, Fall 2023 Edition
The gravel season is wrapping up in Ontario. The autumn edition of the Hell of the North was last weekend and the conditions were ideal as it was wet, cold…