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On this episode we’re trying to understand the difficulty of transitioning from cycling to ironman triathlon. We’’ll take a look at some former pro-cyclists turning to Ironman and how they fare. We’ll also get behind the reasons why almost all cyclists struggle to get results in Ironman and if you’re going to make the jump - how you can increase your chances of success.

Are you beginning to wonder what lies ahead in your physical future. I mean are your best days really behind you? Or is there something beyond 40 waiting for you? We are going to meet someone on the other side of 40 who’s on a mission to find his version 2.0.

This episode tells a story that begins with a spectacular failure. Now, there’s many ways to fail in cycling but this is about a cyclist who gave it everything and came up short. His name, Cadel Evans.

One of the obvious disadvantages of training indoors is that it can be hot - and not only can this make your riding uncomfortable but it can also impact your performance - in some cases by as much as 30% or more. But, there are steps you can take to ensure your riding is more comfortable and efficient. We explore all of the options to give you the best recommendations.

Coaches and even riders need to get information from a wide variety of sources - peer reviewed articles, peer to peer learning, athletes etc. This diversification is a strength, so is being equipped with a functioning BS meter is essential. Collecting and storing information on training and performance started very early on in Daniel's coaching career. We are going to explore the themes that have popped up in Daniel’s career, things like scientific theory vs real world application, how can training ideas from other be used in cycling and then pro cycling - how can that information be used for all cyclists.