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 14, 2015 | Cycle Racing, Recovery, Tour de France, Uncategorized
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...
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 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 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...
