Cycling in Alignment with Colby Pearce

Aaron Dunford - Ep119

This episode of Cycling in Alignment is a conversation with Aaron Dunford, a fit colleague who is Steve Hogg certified and works in Sydney, Australia. 

Links:

Aaron's Website ►► https://fusionpeak.cc/

Aaron's Instagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/fusion_peak/

Alyssa Sawyer: Commune with the Inner Voice - Ep118

This episode of Cycling in Alignment is with my Chek Professional colleague Alyssa Sawyer. Our conversation bounces around the concept of holding the tension of the opposites, and we discuss the polarity between the worship of science and the trust of intuition and experiential knowledge. 

Alyssa also discusses her own journey as a marathoner and why she chose to quit running. Additionally, she breaks down the menstrual cycle and relates it to the athlete, offering insight and structure for women to work with their monthly rhythm as opposed to against it. 

I had intended for our conversation to go a different direction but the flow was happening so we went with it. Hopefully Alyssa will have time for a future episode. 

Links:

Alyssa's Website ►► https://www.coachsawyersays.com/

Alyssa's Instagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/coachsawyersays/

What is your Myth and what are the belief systems that comprise it? How do these mental constructs impact your relationship to sport and health? I discuss these topics in episode XX of Cycling in Alignment on my return from attending my final course at the Chek Institute, Integrated Movement Specialist level 5, where we studied these topics. 

#chekinstitute #holisticcoaching 

Derek Teel: Dial Your Health; Be Hard to Kill - Ep113

In this episode I have another conversation with Derek Teel of Dialed Health. We get deep into the philosophy of strength training and how it applies to cyclists. Derek and I had a great conversation on his pod and I felt there was more to expunge from this man’s mind movies so we stepped on the accelerator and let it rip.

We dispel some myths about strength training and talk about the origin of the mindset many riders have when they step in the “gym”. I put “gym” in quotes because most riders don’t actually do gymnastics but for some reason this dated colloquialism persists. Really “gyms” should be called a Center for Strength and Conditioning and Functional Training. Rolls right off the tongue, doesn’t it? 

Thank  you for listening and if you have comments or questions for myself or Derek I am sure you know where to find us, because you are here. And remember, wherever you go, there you are. 

Links:

Derek’s Training Video ►► Coming soon! Check Back.

Derek’s Website ►► https://dialedhealth.com

Derek’s Instagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/dialedhealth/

Garry Kirk: Control the Light Environment - Ep112

This conversation is with bike fitting colleague Garry Kirk. We cover some elements of bike fitting, saddles, and relating to the client on a level which they are ready to receive. 

However, the meat and potatoes of the conversation is about Garry’s health, including his experience in 2020 with an antibiotic known as fluoroquinolone. A few months ago, Garry shared a podcast with me which features a neurosurgeon Dr Jack Kruse, as well as Andrew Huberman. Garry has embraced many of Dr Kruse’s philosophies and practices which are centered around three primary foci: sunlight, electo-magnetism, and water. 

Garry and I unpack some of what these aspects mean in terms of practical application, and he offers some resources on how people can begin to embrace some of these practices in their daily lives. 

I hope you enjoy this discussion, it is one of my favorites so far. 

Garry's Website ►► http://www.garrykirkbikefitting.com

Garry's Email ►► [email protected]

Gary's Instagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/garrykirkbikefitting/

Jack Kruse Instagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/drjackkruse/

Andrew Huberman Instagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab/

AMN Academy Instagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/amnacademy/

AMN Academy Website ►► https://amnacademy.com

One Clock Website: ►► https://www.oneclock.co

Pranan Website ►► https://pranan.co.uk

Iris Software ►► https://iristech.co

Jeff Winkler - Why Virtual Cycling is Ruining the Sport - Ep111

A discussion about indoor cycling with former professional and coach Jeff Winkler, AKA “Why I think virtual cycling is ruining the sport”. My intent was to come out swinging with all the reasons I think virtual cycling is a bad choice, and then have Jeff rebut me. This more or less worked out as I thought, except Jeff had some great points I had not fully anticipated. So in the true spirit of my Geminii nature, I can see both sides. 

Jeff is the perfect guy to discuss this topic, as he has ridden a lot of “miles” indoors and leads regular indoor group rides on Zwift.

I hope you find this conversation useful as the sport of cycling continues to evolve and develop in the context of technology and how people relate to bicycles.  

Links:

Winkler Coaching Website ►► https://winkler-coaching.ghost.io

Winkler Cycling Website ►► https://winklercycling.com/about/

Jeff Winkler on Instagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/jeffwink/

Neill Stanbury: Asymmetry and Other Stuff - Ep110

This episode is a discussion with fellow Steve Hogg Certified bike fitter Neill Stanbury. Neill and I dig into various concepts and ideas about bike fitting in this discussion, including but not limited to asymmetry. Our discussion covers a broad range of bike fit topics, if you are a fitter or a cyclist who is a chronic tinkerer I am sure you will find Neill’s perspective interesting. 

Normally we see Neill on YouTube, he has been featured in several videos on bike fitting on the Road Cycling Academy channel. If you want to know more about Neill’s fitting methods and philosophies, this is the first place to go. 

Thanks for listening, I hope you enjoy this discussion.  

Links:

Neill’s Instagram ►► https://www.instagram.com/roadcyclingacademy/

Neill’s Website ►► https://neillsbikefit.com.au

Cam Nichol’s YouTube Channel ►► https://www.youtube.com/@CamNicholls