Dive into the next evolution of indoor cycling as we sit down with George Gilbert, the brains behind TrainingPeaks Virtual.

With cutting-edge integrations, immersive new routes, and game-changing new advancements like GPXplore and real-time course recon—plus seamless syncing with Garmin Connect—TrainingPeaks Virtual is redefining what it means to train smart, specific, and social, all from the comfort of home.

Whether you're fine-tuning your race tactics on legendary courses, customizing your avatar, or connecting with your team in the virtual peloton, this is more than just another training app—it's your playground, your test lab, and your secret weapon rolled into one. Get ready to elevate your training, sharpen your strategy, and unlock real-world race-day gains, one virtual ride at a time.

Ultra running and mountain athlete coaching redefined: discover Scott Johnston’s trusted training secrets for building champions at UTMB, Hardrock, and Western States.

Legendary coach Scott Johnston unpacks the real art of endurance coaching—where customized plans, day-to-day communication, and tough-love honesty shape trail legends. This episode goes beyond the X's and O's, revealing what it really takes to get athletes to the start line confident and ready to perform—whether you’re a first-timer or gunning for the win.

Dive deep into elite endurance tactics, mental game mastery, and the data-driven approach powering the world’s podium finishers.

Key takeaways include:

- Trust and Intimacy: Why effective coaching is built on deep, evolving relationships, not just spreadsheets or AI.

- The Process Over the Outcome: How process goals, consistency, and embracing the daily grind move athletes from doubt and DNF to the top of the sport.

- Data + Feedback: Leveraging platforms like TrainingPeaks for daily insight, real-time adjustments, and athlete-coach connection—even from miles away.

- Specialization and Specificity: How the best runners prep for wildly different races, and why smart periodization beats “just running more.”

- Bouncing Back: Turning defeat and DNFs into powerful learning moments that fuel future breakthroughs.

Join pro cyclist Ruth Edwards and host Joe Lewis as they pull back the curtain on the 2026 Tour de France Femmes—every dramatic stage, gritty comeback, and the crucial behind-the-scenes support that’s powering a new wave of champions. You’ll get the inside scoop on game-changing workouts, the impact of investment and equality, and the data-driven tools elevating the women’s peloton to its fastest, deepest level ever.

Ahead of the longest, most mountainous Tour de France Femmes in the race's five-year history, Human Powered Health Cycling Head of Performance Callum McQueen joins Endurance Unlimited to talk preparation. From individualized workload design to closing the research gaps still facing women's cycling, Callum breaks down how his team translates data into decisions for one of the sport's toughest stages yet.

In the final episode of Peak Access, Alex Howes ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠Joe Lewis break down the hardest-hitting moments and stats from the Tour, revealing why training for sprints, building durability, and mastering recovery are game changers for riders of all levels.

This is your inside look at Tour de France training secrets, pro cyclist recovery hacks, and sprint workout breakthroughs. Whether you’re prepping for your own event or plotting your next breakthrough, you’ll walk away with instantly actionable tips—including free training plans and durability tests tailored to your phenotype.

For more info and stories about how WorldTour teams use TrainingPeaks data, check out our TdF Hub Page.

Don't forget to check out Joe's free training plans, available on TrainingPeaks.

Dive into the third episode of Peak Access, where the conversation goes beyond just race recaps.

Many believe that riding outdoors in high temperatures guarantees heat adaptation. But that’s not the whole story.

Time to dive into the actual power behind the race.

Go inside the mind of WorldTour coach, Koen Pelgrim, as the episode traces the journey from the physiology lab to the chaos of racing. You’ll get an inside look at what it takes to build a champion—from altitude camps and heat training protocols to how gym and strength work have become non-negotiables for today’s sprinters. The discussion digs deep into balancing “the art and science” of coaching, sharing actionable insights on tapering, team communication, and why trusting data (like heart rate and strain metrics) is key—but personal connection comes first.

Key takeaways in this episode:

Learn how top coaches prepare elite sprinters for the Tour and use cutting-edge altitude and heat adaptation hacks. Discover proven performance analytics and real athlete-coach conversations that make the difference at the world's biggest races.

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Ever wondered what it takes to prep for the toughest endurance race on Earth?