Jon Gabai, owner, physiotherapist, and bike fitter, at Calgary's Intrinsi Clinic, is on the show this week to share his thoughts on remote physical therapy, the importance of strengthening weak muscles, and the evolution of evidenced-based bike fitting. 2:00 how do you access physical care...
Master wheelbuilder Corey Mahailiuk of Cognoscenti Cycles is on this week to talk about wheels, the bits that make up wheels - that you didn't know mattered - and where wheel technology is headed. 3:00 rim vs disk? Corey’s take is that the emergence of...
Notio Aerometer designer Guillaume Lamy and engineer Simon Demers drop by (virtually) to talk about their device, it's applications, limitations, and why everyone needs more discussion of aerodynamics in their quarantine. 3:00 what is the Notio aero sensor and what it does 6:30 gear that’s...
Sport nutritionist Tara Postnikoff is back to cover the role of nutrition in immune health, the utility of genetic testing, some less-processed alternatives in sport nutrition, and advice for athletes switching to a less-meat or completely meat-free eating. 2:30 the role of nutrition in...
In the third installment of our 'Go Faster' series, Andrew and Michael revisit aerobars and crank length, look at ceramic bearing upgrades, 1x vs 2x drivetrains, and tires. 3:00 custom, 3D printed aerobars 4:00 off-the-shelf, long-pad options 8:30 Morf bars 11:15 the advantages of shorter...
HRV4Training founder Marco Altini is on the show this week to explain heart rate variability (HRV) and how monitoring this metric can be used to guide endurance training. 1:00 what is HRV (heart rate variability) and how is it relevant to training? 2:00 a summary...
The second episode in our series on getting you a faster bike split covers clothing, shoes, bike fit, and saddles. 2:00 race suit (kit) 3:00 what makes a race kit NOT aerodynamic: wrinkles or flapping fabric. Fit is everything. 4:45 be careful with buying kits...
Coach and friend of the show David Tilbury-Davis is back on the show to share his advice on first time Ironman attempts, training for early season races, and managing a compact race schedule. 1:30 first time IM bid Assess fitness history and strengths / weaknesses ...
Andrew and Michael speak with Gebiomized CEO Daniel Schade about bike fit, triathlon saddles, and how to make a memorable portmanteau company name! 1:30 what’s in a name? 4:30 the history of Gebiomized 8:00 how solutions find problems across industries 9:00 the technical details of pressure mapping sensor mats...
Michael takes three questions from listeners and offers his thoughts on selecting chainrings for 1x drivetrains, why energy levels fluctuate throughout the day, and the importance of sparing glycogen. 1x chainring choice process: Identify goal race power and own aerodynamics to calculate projected speed Identify your typical cadence...