Empirical Cycling Podcast

We begin our foray into listener-submitted training myths, looking at the largest issues with the claims, and discussing why, as always, it depends. This episode's myths are: 1. Low cadence riding is...

14 Kesä 202252min

While the phosphocreatine energy system is well known for sprinting, it also has another crucial role as part of the aerobic energy system. We delve into creatine's part in not only temporal energy bu...

3 Kesä 20221h 5min

Multidiscipline coach and former MMA fighter Matt DesRoches of Resilience Health & Performance Consulting joins Kolie for a wide ranging conversation on training, measurement and metrics, cutting weig...

25 Touko 20221h 52min

Can we really replace volume with intensity? We discuss the dos and don'ts of training on low volume, time crunched training, the principles that should guide you, and some tips to make sure the train...

18 Touko 20221h 44min

Coach Katie goes in depth with her overtraining history in both cycling and swimming. We discuss the various causes like intensity, nutrition, and sleep, and the associated symptoms, along with her re...

11 Touko 20221h 35min

This discussion with Namrita centers on ride food questions like how much, when, how to adjust for early rides, races, and if protein and fat is necessary. Additional side quests include the glucose-f...

28 Huhti 20221h 31min

Kolie and Kyle discuss the mental and physical aspects of going into an FTP test and add some perspective on nerves, rest, and softening blows to the ego. Then three alternative RPE or data based, sub...

20 Huhti 20221h

CTS coach Adam Pulford shares his thoughts on the ins and outs of recovery and how crucial it is. Topics including signs you need a rest week, how often you should take one, rest week structure, if sp...

5 Huhti 20221h 20min