Turbo Talks

Adam Hansen of Lotto Soudal is the latest guest on the Turbo Talks. He shares how life in lockdown was quite enjoyable for him (1:33), his love for Michael Jordan's 'The Last Dance' documentary (5:38), his testing and training approach during lockdown (13:01), 3D printing activities (23:40), where future gains are to be made in cycling (30:41), and he looks ahead to the shortened 2020 race season (49:34).

Ashleigh Moolman-Pasio of CCC-Liv joins the Turbo Talks podcast for a Zwift special. She talks about how the lockdown made her embrace indoor training on Zwift (1:43), how she adapted to training on the Tacx (6:57), the opportunities Zwift provides for teams, riders, and women's cycling (11:07), what Zwift actually is and how it can satisfy every cyclist's needs (18:35), and how indoor training lead to a new QOM after lockdown (23:07). She then shares more Zwift Tour for All insights, and tips & tricks (28:49), before telling how she plans to implement indoor training in her program and whether we may see it affect race results in the future (34:44).

Peter Schep, Head of Performance of EF Pro Cycling, shares his wisdom on this episode of the Tacx Turbo Talks. He talks about his first steps in coaching (2:39), his role at EF Pro Cycling (5:25), coaching riders during the Coronavirus (12:32), his advice and 3-week training plan for amateur cyclists (25:04), and he tackles a common misconception about training in the fan question of the week (36:10).

Gino Mäder of NTT Pro Cycling joins the Tacx Turbo Talks podcast. He talks about riding The Digital Swiss 5 from home (0:59), learning from his teammates at NTT Pro Cycling and other role models (9:42), adapting to the World Tour and wanting to prove himself in 2020 (16:22). He then answers a colleague's Tacx Turbo Talks fan question of the week (22:49), before opening up on the meaning of bicycles in the life of himself and others (24:56).

Zdenek Stybar of Deceuninck - Quick Step is the latest guest on the Tacx Turbo Talks podcast. He tells how he is adapting to the current situation of having no races on the calendar (1:09), how he worked towards his favourite races of the year (5:15), and his thoughts on spring classics later in the year (8:52). He then shares his experience on his first virtual race De Ronde 2020 Lockdown edition (9:56), if he could see himself riding more virtual races (14:50), and to wrap it up he answers the Tacx Turbo Talks fan question of the week on pastry, beer, and more (16:55).

Chris Juul-Jensen of Mitchelton-SCOTT joins the Tacx Turbo Talks to talk about the team's virtual rides calendar. He first gives us an update about life in Denmark during the COVID19 events and how he has adjusted his training by simulating his own Paris-Nice (1:03), before he shares how he is really getting caught up in the world of Zwift (6:20), his excitement for the team's Bike Exchange 'Where The World Rides Series' and what the 'JJ Special' could look like as an event (12:04). He then asks for tips to master his Zwift skills (19:55), before he looks ahead to what could be on his schedule when road racing commences again (21:12).

Nino Schurter of Scott-SRAM MTB Racing Team joins the Tacx Turbo Talks to talk about the upcoming Cape Epic and the Olympic year. He talks about trying to win his third Cape Epic title in South Africa, the challenges of the race and what makes it so special (1:51), his preparation for the 2020 season and recent test results (7:54), his program towards the Olympic Games and his thoughts on the Olympic course (14:28), before he answers several Tacx Turbo Talks fan questions (20:52)

Chantal Blaak of Boels - Dolmans Cycling Team joins the Tacx Turbo Talks to talk about the start of her 2020 season. She talks about a name change after her marriage in the off season (1:07), her honeymoon (3:15), her preparation for the new season (4:14), and how training has changed throughout her career (5:22). She then shares how a back injury influenced her 2019 season (7:52), how she is fine tuning her form for the classics campaign (10:20), the stability and strength of the team (11:01), what her springs classics campaign will look like (13:59), and her ambition to make it to Tokyo 2020 (15:47). She then answers the Tacx Turbo Talks fan question of the week with her recovery tips (17:43), and talks about the importance of eating and drinking enough (20:03).

Damien Howson of Mitchelton-Scott joins the Tacx Turbo Talks to talk about the Australian summer of cycling and his upcoming 2020 season. He talks about kicking off the season Down Under with Nationals and Race Torquay (0:50), discusses scenarios for the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (3:55), and looks ahead to the Jayco Herald Sun Tour being a former winner of the race (5:26). Damien then shares his racing calendar for the first part of the 2020 season (8:08), how he sees his role develop on the team (9:03), and why he turned away a bit from the time trial bike after winning the U23 World Championships in 2013 in that discipline (10:43). To wrap things up he answers the Tacx Turbo Talks fan question of the week (14:12).

2019 Zwift Academy winner Jessica Pratt of CANYON//SRAM Racing joins the Tacx Turbo Talks. She shares what made her decide to compete in the Zwift Academy (1:26), the challenging route to become a professional cyclist in Australia (4:03), her Zwift Academy journey from making the semi-finals all the way to the final training camp in Spain (5:00), starting her professional career racing in Australia (8:54), the special vibe in Adelaide for the Tour Down Under (10:38), and her goals for the rest of the Aussie summer of cycling and 2020 (12:07). To wrap things up she answers the Tacx Turbo Talks fan question of the week (14:15).