The Cycling Performance Club
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Roundtable #7 - How prevalent is doping in the pro peloton?
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Cyrus and Jason discuss their thoughts on doping in cycling, anti-doping measures, and how prevalent they think doping is in the pro p...
Roundtable #6 - Performance tips: Consistency, social riding, braking, cold weather riding, and much more!
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Contrary to our typical episodes where we tackle just one topic, in this episode Damian and Jason discuss tidbits of sage advice and recommendations t...
Roundtable #5 - Performance tips: Developing race strategy, carrying momentum, setting goals, stress & recovery, and more
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Contrary to our typical episodes where we tackle just one topic, in this episode Damian and Jason discuss tidbits of sage advice and recommendations t...
Prof. Jerome Dempsey - Some much needed real talk about altitude training and endurance athletes
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at what might be one of cycling’s most sacred cows- altitude training. If you believe that altitude tr...
Roundtable #4 - Two scientists focus on preparation for a hot peak race
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this Roundtable episode Jason has a conversation with his athlete, Tony, about his preparation for this year’s U.S. Masters Road Nationals in Alb...
Dr. Peter Leo - Advancements and best practice for power profiling cyclists - Part 2 of 2
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 2 of 2 in our series discussing advancements in power profiling with Dr. Peter Leo- endurance training scientist at AusCycling, and first...
Dr. Peter Leo - Advancements and best practice for power profiling cyclists - Part 1 of 2
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Power profiling is a unique and massively important practice because it can answer so many fundamental questions related to an individual cyclist’s ...
Roundtable #3 - This is a major conflict of interest in cycling performance
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this Roundtable episode Jason presents his thoughts around two stakeholders in the cycling performance world with potentially conflicting interests...
Dr. Georgios Mavropalias - Can eccentric cycling’s backward approach improve your performance on the bike?
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Compared to other interventions used in training cyclists (e.g. HIIT, heat acclimation, altitude training) eccentric cycling doesn’t have a lot of n...
Roundtable #2 - Tour de France post hoc analysis and hypotheses
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this Roundtable episode Cyrus presents us his hypothesis for how the outcome of the latest Tour de France could mean a big change for the type of r...
Roundtable #1 - Podcast update, mission, and listener support
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a regular listener to the show you may have noticed a recent lull in our content. Fortunately, this hasn’t been without good reason.In th...
Pro Cyclist: Jai Hindley - The making of a Giro d'Italia winner
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Giro d'Italia winner Jai Hindley to find out what it takes to win a Grand Tour. But we’re not only talking about the 3 ...
Dr. Teun van Erp - How do World Tour cyclists actually train and perform in races? - Part 2 of 2
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
Dr. Teun van Erp - How do World Tour cyclists actually train and perform in races? - Part 1 of 2
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
Dr. Elisabetta Borgia - A new emphasis and approach to sport psychology in cycling performance
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this day and age of power meters, advanced physiological metrics, and emphasis on aerodynamics it is very easy to overlook other key components of ...
Pro Cyclist: Luke Plapp - From world-class track cyclist to World Tour road racer
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we chat with Luke Plapp - Olympic bronze medalist on the track, current Australian Road Champion, and Ineos Grenadiers rider- about hi...
Dr. Nick Jamnick - Down the rabbit hole of exercise intensity - Part 2 of 2
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 examine...
Dr. Nick Jamnick - Down the rabbit hole of exercise intensity - Part 1 of 2
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to performing and prescribing training sessions, there are four main principles to consider: frequency, duration, volume, and intensity....
Ex-Pro: Shannon Malseed - Life lessons in mental wellness and high performance
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this show we really enjoy talking about the nuts and bolts of cycling performance. Whether it’s determining thresholds, approaches to training, o...
Dr. Dajo Sanders - Research evolved into practice at the highest level of cycling performance - Part 2 of 2
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 perfor...
Dr. Dajo Sanders - Research evolved into practice at the highest level of cycling performance - Part 1 of 2
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are many components within endurance training. Take for example field-testing, training intensity distribution, or training load. Each of these ...
Australian Road National Championships, Training Apps, The Coach's Role in an Athlete's Success, and Critical Power Musings
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Simon Jones - Coaching, science, and a post-marginal gains world
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we have a conversation with performance specialist, Simon Jones. Don’t know who that is? Well, with a performance career in cycling ...
Jason Bartram, PhDc - What is best practice for implementing critical power into your training? - Part 2 of 2
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this part two on critical power (CP) we continue our conversation with Jason Bartram and cover W’ and W’ balance. Additionally, we consider wha...
Jason Bartram, PhDc - What is best practice for implementing critical power into your training? - Part 1 of 2
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is 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), ...
Dr. Paolo Menaspà - A master generalist in high-performance sport
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Paolo Menaspà is the current Chief Science Officer at the Australian Institute of Sport and has had a long and interesting career in the world of...
Pro Cyclist: Harry Sweeny - Performance lessons from a World Tour neo-pro
20 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to World Tour neo-pro Harry Sweeny about his journey to the top level of the sport. How he has developed as a rider through na...
Pro Cyclist: Jimmy Whelan - From runner to World Tour cyclist in 2.5 years!
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we bring our very first guest onto the show, pro cyclist for EF Education Nippo, Jimmy Whelan. We discuss his transition from running ...
Can we improve the current cycling performance paradigm?
07 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we take a look at the current performance improvement model in cycling and ask the question - can we do better? To do this we examine ...
Should we be blood lactate testing cyclists?- Part 2 of 2
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There’s plenty of information around on how to conduct blood lactate tests with cyclists, but information on why we test blood lactate is often enta...
Should we be blood lactate testing cyclists?- Part 1 of 2
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lactate and its association with exercise has been known for more than 200 years, after Jöns Jakob first observed it in the muscles of recently hunte...
Could you climb the height of Mt. Everest on a bike? Here's your guide to how you can!
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In recent years many cyclists have challenged themselves in an event known as 'Everesting'. The idea is fairly simple- you attempt to climb 8,848m on ...
Evaluation of a training intervention: Does nasal breathing improve performance?
25 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We take a dive into the nasal passage (pun intended?) and look at whether there are performance gains that can be obtained by employing nose breathing...
What you need to consider when testing cyclists- Part 2 of 2
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the last episode we discussed the theory surrounding testing cyclists. This week we build on that discussion and look at ways the underlying theory...
What you need to consider when testing cyclists- Part 1 of 2
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Testing cyclists is a key component of a science-based approach to improving cycling performance. And there is a surprising amount of important theory...
Improving these cyclists' performance: A case study challenge!
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the co-hosts challenge each other with hypothetical athlete cases. Each cyclist differs in physiology, cycling background, and lifesty...
Is that true?! Does that even improve cycling performance?!
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your time and money are valuable. That’s why it is important to invest these commodities wisely and carefully consider the claims of products and pr...
Are you pacing your intervals effectively?
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Interval training is a fundamental component of a dedicated cyclist's training scheme. But have you ever wondered if there is an optimal way to pace t...
What is the best cycling warm-up?
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in this episode as we dive deep into the literature to find out what is the best warm-up method for cyclists. Or, whether it even matters! How...
Threshold, Thresholds, Thresholds?
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You probably realize that ‘threshold’ is an important measure for endurance athletes. However, there seem to be many different types of threshold ...
Can we reduce the finishing time of an epic gravel race by 40%?
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we tackle the question of whether or not we can reduce an individual's finishing time for the gravel race SEVEN by 40%- given only a y...
Pathway(s) from Amateur Cyclist to Pro, and Wasn't FTP supposed to be dead?!
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the co-hosts explore what it takes to advance from an amateur cyclist to a professional cyclist. Episode Timestamps:1:20 A few years ...
Layman's Training Articles vs. Scientific Articles, Our Coaching To-Do Lists
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Host topics covered in this episode:1:30 Listener feedback 4:20 What is a graded exercise test? 8:15 Where do you get your training information? We di...
Is there really an "Ultimate FTP Builder" session?, Session Failure, Training and Carbohydrate Ingestion
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Host topics covered in this episode:1:25 What happens when an athlete can’t complete a session? What is the role of the athlete and the role of the ...
Does core strength increase FTP?, Why test VO2max?, and Rest Weeks
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Host topics covered in this episode:2:05 Is there a correlation between core strength and FTP? At what point does this correlation end and should we ...
Skills Training, Pre-race Intervals, and 'Pre-Packaged' Training Plans
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Host topics covered in this episode:1:45 Developing an athlete’s skills. Does skills training find its way into a training program? When is the rig...
Introducing The Cycling Performance Club Podcast!
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Cycling Performance Club Podcast! Introducing a new podcast called The Cycling Performance Club Podcast! And as you might have alread...