by Andrew Jamieson | Mar 14, 2015 | Cycling Nutrition, Drugs
Karl Murray Positive The recent revelation of a positive by Karl Murray (NZ Hearald article) highlights the biggest issue with drugs and cycling. If you read his post on roadcycling.co.nz (although it seems to be scrubbed from the internet, so good luck finding it!)...
by Andrew Jamieson | Jul 28, 2014 | Cycle Racing, Cycling Sports Science, Power in Races and Training, Recovery, Tour de France
So the final stage of this years Tour has the usual slow parade heading into Paris before the big hit out on the Champs-Élysées, as well as Ritchie Port having a crack in the breakaway then going solo. Check out the video summary to see how it pans out. Be sure to...
by Andrew Jamieson | Jul 25, 2014 | Power in Races and Training, Tour de France
Two epic climbs, the battle is on for the minor places, Valverde tries a move and Nibali is the man of the Tour…a must see stage that is both predictable and unpredictable. For some more interesting analysis of the power outputs during a big mountain stage, here...
by Andrew Jamieson | Jul 24, 2014 | Power in Races and Training, Tour de France
GC contenders were looking to make back time or limit time loss over these two mountain stages. Pinot made some big moves along with Kwiatkowski, while Valverde and Rodriguez tried to hold on to 2nd overall and the mountains jersey respectively. Great viewing, but...
by Andrew Jamieson | Jul 21, 2014 | Cycle Racing, Power in Races and Training, Tour de France
Thank you Jack Bauer for an awesome stage… What a fantastic two man breakaway from the gun today for Jack Bauer and Swiss champion Martin Elmiger. For two men, on such a long stage to gain and hold off the bunch so well, shows their strength. For a look at the...