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DTLS11A8 - Koen Pelgrim (Soudal Quick-Step) – Training with Data, Racing on Instinct | Data in Pro Cycling Episode 4


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In this six-part series, De Dataloog joins forces with the Wolfpack Howls, the official podcast of the AG Insurance Soudal and Soudal Quick-Step Pro Cycling Team to explore how data and technology are transforming the world of professional cycling. Together with data analyst Paul van Herpt (Transfer Solutions) and hosts Phil Lowe and Walter van der Scheer, you’ll get a unique behind-the-scenes look at one of the most forward-thinking cycling teams in the world.

Each episode, featuring a unique blend of insights from riders, coaches, experts, and team leadership, dives into a different aspect of elite sports and data. Learn everything about the use of data to optimize training and race results, nutrition, and scouting. Welcome to a world where numbers make the difference but human performance wins the race.

What happens when raw power meets smart preparation? In this episode, we speak with Soudal Quick-Step head trainer Koen Pelgrim for an inside look at how data shapes elite training without losing the human edge.

We explore how pro cyclists prepare for the biggest races of the season. Koen shares how training programs are personalized to fit each rider’s physiology, racing role, and mindset, using power meters, HRV, and structured benchmarks to guide decisions.

Theme: data-driven training, balancing metrics with mentality
Guests: Koen Pelgrim (head trainer, Soudal Quick-Step), Paul van Herpt (data analyst, Transfer Solutions)
Hosts: Walter van der Scheer & Phil Lowe

De Dataloog is de onafhankelijke Nederlandstalige podcast over data & kunstmatige intelligentie.

Hier hoor je alles wat je moet weten over de zin en onzin van data, de nieuwste ontwikkelingen en echte verhalen uit de praktijk. Onze hosts houden het altijd begrijpelijk, maar schuwen de diepgang niet.

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