125: Put it in the big gear—we explore low-cadence, high-torque training with Neal Henderson
Fast Talk20 Elo 2020

125: Put it in the big gear—we explore low-cadence, high-torque training with Neal Henderson

You’ve heard us talk about so-called “big gear” training on the program before. Many of you probably incorporate it into your riding, and for a variety of reasons. What’s surprising is how little research has been done on this low-cadence, high-torque riding. Even the definition of what constitutes “low-cadence” remains hazy. And there are as many ways of incorporating this into your workouts as there are coaches. Threshold, sub-threshold, five minutes, or 20 minutes. There are many possibilities, and as many philosophies. Today we take a closer look at big gear work. What does the research literature say about performance gains and adaptations? What have elite coaches discovered through practice? Are coaches employing something their gut tells them works, and the research has simply yet to catch up? Our guest today is Neal Henderson, head of sport science at Wahoo, and, in his spare time, an elite coach to several WorldTour riders. Neal is one of those coaches who routinely uses big gear work with most of his athletes—from track riders to time trialists, including world champion Rohan Dennis. We also hear from Sebastian Weber of INSCYD and Jim Miller at USA Cycling, two other highly experienced coaches who utilize big gear workouts with their athletes to great success. Finally, we hear how pro Petr Vakoc incorporates big gear work into his training. Alright, put it in the 53x11. Let's make you fast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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392: Potluck Discussion - Altitude Downsides, Fatigue Weeks with Limited Time, and the Auto-Pause Debate

392: Potluck Discussion - Altitude Downsides, Fatigue Weeks with Limited Time, and the Auto-Pause Debate

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391: How to Use Physiological Data to Determine the Work You Should Do

391: How to Use Physiological Data to Determine the Work You Should Do

Physiologist Jared Berg talks with us about how he uses both in-lab and on-the-road testing to determine what type of work an athlete should focus on.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...

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390: Exploring the Mindset and Training of America’s Most Accomplished Nordic Skier, Jessie Diggins

390: Exploring the Mindset and Training of America’s Most Accomplished Nordic Skier, Jessie Diggins

No American skier has rewritten the record books like Jessie Diggins. She’s figured out how to take down the Norwegians at their strongest sport—and she shares how she did it. Learn more about your ad...

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389: Fast Chats - Should We Be Reconsidering Zone 2 Training

389: Fast Chats - Should We Be Reconsidering Zone 2 Training

Zone 2 training has become all the rage, but a 2025 review is taking a step back and questioning whether it really produces the gains we thought it does. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

18 Syys 202543min

388: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Trends in Training Software

388: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Trends in Training Software

TrainingPeaks CEO, Lee Gerakos, joins us to discuss the current trends in training software and where he thinks they are going.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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387: Preparing for Cyclocross Race Day, with Adam Myerson

387: Preparing for Cyclocross Race Day, with Adam Myerson

Cyclocross veteran Adam Myerson shares the essential race-day strategies—covering equipment, course inspection, warm-up, nutrition, and tactics—that can make or break your season.  Learn more about yo...

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386: The Psychological Impact of Overtraining

386: The Psychological Impact of Overtraining

We talk with Dr. Kristen Dieffenbach about the psychological indicators of overtraining, which can often be the more dynamic signs for athletes and coaches to look for.  Learn more about your ad choic...

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385: Potluck Discussion - Fatigue Training, Impact of Pregnancy, and Athlete Parents

385: Potluck Discussion - Fatigue Training, Impact of Pregnancy, and Athlete Parents

In this week’s potluck episode, we discuss the value of training fatigued, how to support a pregnant athlete, and what we can learn from parents who are professional athletes. Learn more about your ad...

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