by Andrew Jamieson | Sep 16, 2022 | Cycle Racing, Tactics, Tour de France
Tactics I’m a fan of clever racing and tactical nous, so I like to watch the pro riders that take a chance and shake up the status quo a little. If nothing else, it makes for good watching. So what tactics may work? Sometimes teams need to look at something...
by Andrew Jamieson | Sep 6, 2022 | Cycle Racing, Cycling Sports Science, Power in Races and Training, Tactics, TT
While this article focuses on lapping in a TTT, similar rules apply in a breakaway or small group situation. The major difference being that at some point you plan to get one over on your breakaway buddies, so your tactics will be influenced by that. TTT – Team Time...
by Andrew Jamieson | Sep 3, 2022 | Cycle Racing, Power in Races and Training, Tactics, Tour de France
The EB (Early Break) The EB or “early break” is the first breakaway of the day to go at or near the start of the race. 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...
by Andrew Jamieson | Aug 6, 2022 | Cycle Racing, Cycling Nutrition, Cycling Sports Science
Riding in the heat can be demanding and having a strategy on race day can make all the difference. Luckily there is some commonsense sport science steps and procedures that can make the world of differences. Pre-Cooling Often in the Tour de France (especially due to...
by Scott McDonnell | Aug 6, 2022 | Cycle Racing, Tactics
Last month, I discussed four basic steps to get you started for race tactics. This month we will discuss in more detail, specific race tactics for target races or key events. Specific Race Tactics So, you have trained hard for months and have prepared specifically to...
by Andrew Jamieson | Jul 8, 2022 | Aerodynamics, Cycle Racing, Tactics, Tour de France
If you have ever ridden the Tour of Southland or done your time racing in Belgium or Holland, you will probably form a rye smile when you think about today’s topic. Fingers crossed we will see some good crosswind action in this years Tour. ...
