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Posts on training, testing, cycling science or just plain interesting stuff.2015 Tour de France Highlights and Analysis Stage 12
What's required to do well on a long mountain stage of the Tour de France? Firstly we often forget the physiological make up of these riders when we talk about sprinters, time trialists, "big diesels", domestiques, climbers and roulers. Fundamentally though they are...
2015 Tour de France Highlights and Analysis Stage 10
Looking at the stage profile today, it didn't take a tactical genius to figure out the race would be fought on the final climb. With a relatively uneventful ride to the foot of the climb and 15km straight up to the finish. The average percentage was 7.4% but more like...
2015 Tour de France Highlights and Analysis Recovery Day 1
Recovery Day Just before we head into the mountains tomorrow (Bastille Day - France's big holiday) there is a rest day. While you might think that's a time to rest up in the hotel room for the riders or sit around doing press conferences, they actually head out on for...
2015 Tour de France Highlights and Analysis Stage 9
TTT - Team Time Trial This event is one that requires significant preparation and practice in order to get the best out of the riders. It is not simply about having the strongest time trial specialists, but working together and not against each other. Time trialists...
2015 Tour de France Highlights and Analysis Stage 8
The EB The EB or "early break" is the first breakaway of the day to go at or near the start of the stage. It is a credible option for teams (and riders) without a big time sprinter. It is also a good chance for smaller teams to get their sponsors TV time. This year...
2015 Tour de France Highlights and Analysis Stage 4
Cobbles... Today's stage was all a case of keeping yourself in a good position before the sections of cobbles. Lots of short bursts of power to hold the wheel or close a gap ...or if you are Nibali, string out the bunch! Anaerobic Repeatability As mentioned...
