by Andrew Jamieson | Jul 13, 2015 | Cycle Racing, Power in Races and Training, Tour de France
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....
by Andrew Jamieson | Jul 8, 2015 | Cycle Racing, Cycling Nutrition, Cycling Sports Science, Recovery, Tour de France
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...
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 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...
by Andrew Jamieson | Jul 18, 2014 | Cycle Racing, Tactics, Tour de France
Another great rolling day with a break going early…the tactical genius of the day was from Europcar. Awesome Europcar Tactics Europcar put two men on the front at about 40km to go to reduce the break’s lead. At about the 33km mark with their two guys still...
by Andrew Jamieson | Apr 21, 2014 | Cycle Racing, Power in Races and Training
First posted Jun 27, 2013, 5:24 PM by Andrew Jamieson Classics Power Summary and Comparisons Great infographic breaking down what it takes to ride the classics in terms of various power measures such as: average power, climbing power, peak powers for various lengths,...
