by Andrew Jamieson | Oct 4, 2016 | Cycling Sports Science, Power in Races and Training, Sports Testing, Tour de France
I thought it would be interesting to take the results from Chris Froome’s physiological assessment last year and apply them as if they were a Fitlab Performance Assessment. For those that have had a Fitlab assessment, you can see...
by Andrew Jamieson | Jul 15, 2015 | Cycle Racing, Cycle Training, Power in Races and Training, Tour de France
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...
by Andrew Jamieson | Jul 13, 2015 | Cycle Racing, Power in Races and Training, Tour de France, TT
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...
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 5, 2015 | Aerodynamics, Power in Races and Training, Tour de France, TT
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...
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...
