Fitlab Blog
Posts on training, testing, cycling science or just plain interesting stuff.2015 Tour de France Highlights and Analysis Stage 1
A quick look at the 13.8km TT on Stage 1 Typical TT Wattage for the Pros A TT is always a balance between power and aerodynamics. Folding yourself into an aero position on a TT bike inevitably sacrifices a few watts (usually in the order of 10% or so, but with...
2015 Tour de France Highlights and Analysis
It's back! Our daily stage by stage blog posts aim to give a Fitlab perspective on the 2015 Tour de France. video highlight and live coverage links, watts figures & power analysis, pro training tips, rider profiles, TdF sports science and nutrition, plus loads of...
How to avoid testing positive and the recent Karl Murray ban
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!)...
2014 Tour de France Highlights and Analysis Stage 21
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...
2014 Tour de France Highlights and Analysis Stage 18
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 is...
2014 Tour de France Highlights and Analysis Stage 16 & 17
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...
