Endurance Innovation

42 - Go Faster on the Bike Pt 2


Listen Later

  • 2:00 race suit (kit)
  • 3:00 what makes a race kit NOT aerodynamic: wrinkles or flapping fabric. Fit is everything.
  • 4:45 be careful with buying kits online without trying it on first
  • 6:00 sleeved vs sleeveless suits / jerseys. Sleeves good for sun protection and aerodynamics when fitted and worn properly
  • 8:00 write / tattoo race numbers on your forearm(s) if you’re wearing a sleeved suit!
  • 9:30 kit comfort
  • 12:30 all about the pockets
  • 14:30 side short pockets are the enemy of aerodynamics on the bike
  • 16:00 if using pockets, look for ones with sufficient volume and with side-entry or flaps to cover the tops
  • 18:00 don’t let the pursuit of marginal aero gains compromise the key requirements of racing like having sufficient nutrition or carrying necessary tools
  • 18:30 sun protection 
  • 21:00 the role of fabric texture: designing trigger points for turbulent flow
  • 23:30 cooling
  • 24:30 a tight fit is key for optimal evaporative heat transfer
  • 27:00 shoes
  • 28:00 drainage holes keep feet dry-ish
  • 28:30 road cycling shoes vs triathlon-specific shoes
  • 30:00 pros and cons of flying mounts / dismounts
  • 33:30 to stiff or not to stiff
  • 38:45 bike fit
  • 39:30 comfort (in the aero position) equals speed
  • 41:30 lower (front end) /= faster
  • 42:30 assessing stability on the bike
  • 45:15 consider starting your early season riding in a more relaxed / higher / more slack position than your race position from last year
  • 48:00 saddles
  • 50:00 saddle preferences change over time and with position changes
  • 50:30 saddles also wear out and should be periodically replaced
  • 53:30 listener question on wheel depth 

Listen to our first installment on how to get fast in Episode 38. Also worth checking out is our chat with Daniel Schade of Gebiomized in Episode 40.

To get your hands on the now-in-stock 4iiii Fliiiight trainer, visit their sales page.

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Endurance InnovationBy Andrew Buckrell and Michael Liberzon

  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9
  • 4.9

4.9

27 ratings


More shows like Endurance Innovation

View all
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad by TrainerRoad

Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad

3,626 Listeners

Velo Podcast by Velo

Velo Podcast

530 Listeners

That Triathlon Show by Mikael Eriksson

That Triathlon Show

420 Listeners

The Roadman Cycling Podcast by Anthony Walsh

The Roadman Cycling Podcast

133 Listeners

FasCat Cycling Training Tips Podcast by FasCat Cycling Training Tips Podcast

FasCat Cycling Training Tips Podcast

322 Listeners

The Real Science of Sport Podcast by Professor Ross Tucker and Mike Finch

The Real Science of Sport Podcast

185 Listeners

Fast Talk by Fast Talk Labs

Fast Talk

304 Listeners

The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS by CTS

The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS

108 Listeners

Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast by Lanterne Rouge Media, SL

Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast

769 Listeners

Professional Triathlon News by Professional Triathlon News

Professional Triathlon News

177 Listeners

The Triathlon Hour by Jack Kelly

The Triathlon Hour

152 Listeners

That Triathlon Life Podcast by That Triathlon Life

That Triathlon Life Podcast

551 Listeners

Geek Warning by Escape Collective

Geek Warning

292 Listeners

The Norwegian Method Podcast by SantaraTech

The Norwegian Method Podcast

29 Listeners

All in Triathlon with Jelle Geens and Aaron Royle by All in triathlon

All in Triathlon with Jelle Geens and Aaron Royle

9 Listeners