How do you create a plan for significant bike improvement? What's the planning process like, what specific training elements do you need, and how important is aerodynamics and bike position? Matt Bottrill, legendary time trialist and successful coach shares his thoughts on these questions.      IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:

• The steps Matt took when coaching Tim Don to the fastest Ironman in history
• How you can mimic that same process using the following steps: initial assessments, action plan, execution and monitoring
• The key aspects of being aerodynamic and still producing power
• Matt's top-3 bike training tips for age-group triathletes

SHOWNOTES: www.thattriathlonshow.com     SPONSORS: Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW for 15% off any products.        LINKS AND RESOURCES:

• Matt Bottrill Performance Coaching
• Cycling Science and Myth Busting part 1 with Stephen Cheung | EP#74
• Cycling Science and Myth Busting part 2 with Stephen Cheung | EP#74
• Aerodynamics mastery and free speed on the bike with Nuno Prazeres | EP#25
• How to shave 14 minutes off your Ironman bike split with Jon and Chris Thornham | EP#31
• Virtual Wind Tunnel with Andrew Buckrell and Michael Liberzon | EP#47

    RATE AND REVIEW:If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/     CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at [email protected] or connect on Twitter - my handle is @SciTriat.

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