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W/m^2, Altitude and the Hour Record

Here is the second part of my trilogy on Altitude. Thanks to Alex for his work, he really is one of the pillars of applying the science to cycling. If you are interested in the subject, he has several more very good Blogs on Altitude. Alex did all the research so I didn’t have to.

W/m^2, Altitude and the Hour Record

W/m^2, Altitude and the Hour Record

More hour record stuff to follow on from the item on Jens Voigt’s hour ride . This time to look at the physics impact of increasing altitu…

W/m^2, Altitude and the Hour Record

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Do You Recover From Workouts More Slowly in Middle Age?

Do you feel old? Do take more easy day? Are you just tired all the time when training hard? HTFU- Science suggest in Middle age you should recover just like when you were in your 20s. I do all the research so you don’t have to.

Do You Recover From Workouts More Slowly in Middle Age?

Do You Recover From Workouts More Slowly in Middle Age?

It sure feels that way, but science doesn’t necessarily agree.

Do You Recover From Workouts More Slowly in Middle Age?

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Watch: This revolutionary sensor can measure your drag coefficient in real time – Cycling Weekly

Expect to see devices that measure CdA as ubiquitous as power meters in the coming years. Aerodynamic is the new frontier in bikes with lots of room for improvement and a way the bike manufactures can cash in. I do all the research so you don’t have to.

Watch: This revolutionary sensor can measure your drag coefficient in real time – Cycling Weekly

Watch: This revolutionary sensor can measure your drag coefficient in real time – Cycling Weekly

With a built in wind sensor and the ability to measure up to 30 different metrics, the Argon 18 smart bike is probably the most intelligent bike we’ve seen.

Watch: This revolutionary sensor can measure your drag coefficient in real time – Cycling Weekly

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How close do you need to be to benefit from drafting? – Cycling Weekly

Now you know how why that weak little shit always beats you. I do all the research so you don’t have to.

How close do you need to be to benefit from drafting? – Cycling Weekly

How close do you need to be to benefit from drafting? – Cycling Weekly

Wind tunnel tests and CFD calculations by Swiss Side wheels show the effect of drafting

How close do you need to be to benefit from drafting? – Cycling Weekly

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Can you buy your way to a fitter you? – Cycling Weekly

As I have mentioned before, there are no shortcuts to top performance, its all about science and hardwork. Many of the topics below I have touch on in the past. I do all the research so you don’t have to.

Can you buy your way to a fitter you? – Cycling Weekly

Can you buy your way to a fitter you? – Cycling Weekly

As cyclists we’re endlessly enticed by brands promising that their products will make us fitter and faster if only we shell out some cash

Can you buy your way to a fitter you? – Cycling Weekly

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Does Baking Soda Boost Endurance?

As we get close to CX season there is a lot of rumblings about ergogenic aids and how to boost performance. Look no further than that yellow Arm & Hammer box in the back of your frig. You might end up on top of the podium or on top of the blue porta potty throne. I do all the research so you don’t have to.

Does Baking Soda Boost Endurance?

Does Baking Soda Boost Endurance?

It’s a commonly used performance enhancer, but it has some limitations.

Does Baking Soda Boost Endurance?

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3 Simple tests that can help you avoid Overtraining

One of the biggest problems with a motivated athlete is over- training. Over-training and getting sick can kill your season. Take a look at this Blog and incorporate measures to prevent over-training. I do all the research so you don’t have to.

3 Simple tests that can help you avoid Overtraining

3 Simple tests that can help you avoid Overtraining

Alan Couzens, MS (Sports Science) “Enter, stranger, but take heed Of what awaits the sin of greed, For those who take, but do not earn, …

3 Simple tests that can help you avoid Overtraining

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Are Endurance Athletes More Susceptible to Getting Diabetes?

Prediabetes in endurance athletes? Yes it happens and it is common. I don’t think the researchers understand it yet but the question is, should we be concerned? Does it lead to full blown diabetes and all its related problems? Will the prediabetes condition disappear when the endurance activities are stopped? Lot of questions for a potentially serious problem. I do all the research so you don’t have to.

Are Endurance Athletes More Susceptible to Getting Diabetes?

Are Endurance Athletes More Susceptible to Getting Diabetes?

The counterintuitive theory has pervaded books, studies, and Reddit threads and is something of a rally cry for LCHF converts. But while there may be some benefit to monitoring insulin levels, there’s no need to cut out all carbs quite yet.

Are Endurance Athletes More Susceptible to Getting Diabetes?