The Cycling Brief

We all know deep down that the alcohol we drink is bad for us, but how does it effect your performance on the bike? This episode takes a look at the direct and indirect effect of alcohol on cycling performance, and 2 strategies to help you avoid them.

The Cycling Brief — Daily cycling intelligence, produced by SEMIPRO CYCLING. 

PRO Directors of Sports Science are digging further into the details to win bike races. This episode digs into the idea of the durable cyclist through the data of crashing and weather.

The Cycling Brief — Daily cycling intelligence, produced by SEMIPRO CYCLING. 

Done right training camps can really benefit your season - but what to watch out for? There are lots of possible pitfalls, from the food to the terrain. Listen in for the best ways to maximise your training camp, and come out kicking arse and taking names!

The Cycling Brief — Daily cycling intelligence, produced by SEMIPRO CYCLING. 

Constant improvement is not just the realm of juniors and PROs - the principles definitely apply to all competitive cyclists, no matter where you’re at. Planning in advance, monitoring all aspects of your riding and life outside of cycling, and learning how to overcome setbacks, are all ways to continue cycling at a high level for a long time. Learn from Dr Stephen McGregor about the steps to becoming a PRO.

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Chris Harnish joins us to discuss the idea of training with intensity year round. Which is highly relevant to Semi-Pros because we have limited training time. But also because HIIT and sprint training has scientifically shown to build aerobic fitness.

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Maximal testing is mentally draining and can take away from your current training, this makes it difficult to do every week. But what if there was a weekly submaximal test that you could substitute for warm ups before hard workouts, was able to monitor performance, and tell you if you are fatigued and shouldn't continue with the workout. Introducing the LSCT.

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Understanding the exact demands of your event, the past winners and your capabilities is the best way you are training as efficient as possible. I will teach you how to spy on your competitors in Strava to help you win your 'A' race.

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Picking your races is not always about picking the biggest and the best race. The one with the big name, or hard reputation. Being selective could the difference between achieving some goals, maybe some wins, and getting smashed week after week - or even riding your last race season ever! It's about finding your sweet spot, between what you like and what your good at.

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It’s one of those things that you may dread talking about because it represents the slow downward spiral to death. Yes that’s a bit drastic, but I’m going to explore the slowdown of your performance as you get on a bit. And offer 7 ways to slow down your loss of performance.

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It’s the most important question to ask yourself when you’re finishing up your season, and looking towards the next. It’s important to carefully assess how your training and racing went this season before you can truly plan for the upcoming year.

The Cycling Brief — Daily cycling intelligence, produced by SEMIPRO CYCLING.