Best Damian Ruse Podcasts (2025)

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Want to Live Longer? Sign Up for That Cycling Event Now! 4:21

1M ago4:21

4:21

A soulful dive into how cycling doesn’t just make us feel more alive—it might actually help us live longer. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPROBy Damian Ruse

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The Knock That Changed Everything 5:57

1M ago5:57

5:57

What would change if you truly believed in your ability? → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPROBy Damian Ruse

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Breath-Holding, Doping, and the Truth About Cycling Performance 4:49

2M ago4:49

4:49

What if holding your breath could make you faster? Allen Lim thought so—until Floyd Landis showed where the real gains came from. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPROBy Damian Ruse

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They Never Saw It Coming 4:18

2M ago4:18

4:18

The week started off like any other—routine, predictable. But by the weekend, everything had changed. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPROBy Damian Ruse

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The Mistake That Cost Him the Race 4:11

2M ago4:11

4:11

He trained harder than ever—so why did his race fall apart at mile 100? → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPROBy Damian Ruse

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Two Riders, Two Paths: The Difference Between Super Champions and Almost Champions 6:17

2M ago6:17

6:17

Two talented young cyclists start with identical potential - but what leads one to European glory while the other fades into obscurity? → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPROBy Damian Ruse

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The Shift That Changed Everything for One Cyclist 4:04

3M ago4:04

4:04

How an unexpected holiday shattered a performance plateau and revealed the hidden cost of everyday stress. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPROBy Damian Ruse

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Caffeine might not enhance performance for everyone! 5:52

3M ago5:52

5:52

When too much caffeine ruins a race – the science behind it. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPROBy Damian Ruse

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Did Fairings Help Jonas Vingegaard Win the Tour de France? 11:53

1+ y ago11:53

11:53

Jonas Vingegaard and Jumbo-Visma had a secret weapon or two at the Tour de France that could of given him a drag reduction of more than 9% that meant savings of 1.5 seconds a kilometre. We dig into the aero impact of this secret weapon and ask some serious question about their legality. That’s on today’s show, and…epic social media rounds with ever…

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Did Tramadol Help Nairo Quintana at the Tour de France? 10:31

1+ y ago10:31

10:31

Delving into the controversy surrounding Nairo Quintana's positive tests for tramadol during the 2022 Tour de France. We discuss the complex considerations surrounding the substance's classification, its potential impact on performance, and recent developments that have prompted new discussions. Plus, 750D? Another new wheel size has been revealed,…

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INEOS using aero undershirts and the Vuelta stuff you missed 7:23

1+ y ago7:23

7:23

In today's QuickSpin Cycling Digest, we dive into new and cool cycling products. We cover Remco Evenepoel's road bike, Lachlan Morton's crazy stem, innovative tools, new aero undershirts, and the stuff you missed at the Vuelta Espana 2023. Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/4o2LVaf-_ME Links from the show: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwNkxuFtrXn ht…

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"From 'Little Guy' to Leader" Jonas Vingegaard Interview 10:52

1+ y ago10:52

10:52

How did Jonas Vingegaard transform from 'the little guy' working at a fish factory to a Jumbo-Visma leader? I have top the top 5 takeaways from a recent Jonas Vingegaard interview before he races in the Vuelta a España 2023. That’s on today’s show, and… I have another rider profile, the burnout problem in the women’s peloton, should we ditch hardta…

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How Much Do Pro Cyclists Make? Shimano 105 12-Speed Mechanical? 12:29

1+ y ago12:29

12:29

On today’s show, and… Damian has news on bike launches from Canyon and Bianchi, a glimpse at the potential next-Generation SRAM AXS Shifters, and some other tasty treats, and Peter Sagan real retirement plans for 2024…but we’re starting this show with inside baseball on nutrition and pro rider salaries from the secret rider… Secret Pro Insights: ht…

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What is the Specialized Speed Sniffer? And what is Peter Sagan doing in Retirement? 11:18

1+ y ago11:18

11:18

In this week's episode of Quick Spin, Damian provides a comprehensive rundown of the latest happenings in the world of cycling. This show covers the new Specialized Tarmac SL8, featuring the "Speed Sniffer" fat head tube. Find out why they designed this unique feature. Plus innovative cycling products, social media rounds and even a glimpse into th…

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The surprising reason Pro MTB rider uses gum before a race 14:09

1+ y ago14:09

14:09

The surprising reason and performance benefit Pro MTB rider Puck Pieterse uses gum before a race. We dive into the fascinating connection between gum and cycling performance. Plus World Championships Recap, the Evolution of Endurance Training, an Altitude Adjust App and the Social Media Rounds. You can watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.b…

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Roundtable #7 - How prevalent is doping in the pro peloton? 1:30:42

2y ago1:30:42

1:30:42

In this episode Cyrus and Jason discuss their thoughts on doping in cycling, anti-doping measures, and how prevalent they think doping is in the pro peloton. They also discuss the arguments for and against the legalization of performance enhancing drugs in cycling- and why they are pretty happy with the current ban in the sport. Episode References:…

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Roundtable #6 - Performance tips: Consistency, social riding, braking, cold weather riding, and much more! 54:36

2+ y ago54:36

54:36

Contrary to our typical episodes where we tackle just one topic, in this episode Damian and Jason discuss tidbits of sage advice and recommendations they have provided cyclists over the years. In addition, not satisfied with just listening to ourselves talk, we’ve reached out to a few other experts to offer their own advice. Listen in to hear valua…

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Roundtable #5 - Performance tips: Developing race strategy, carrying momentum, setting goals, stress & recovery, and more 55:02

2+ y ago55:02

55:02

Contrary to our typical episodes where we tackle just one topic, in this episode Damian and Jason discuss tidbits of sage advice and recommendations they have provided cyclists over the years. In addition, not satisfied with just listening to ourselves talk, we’ve reached out to a few other experts to offer their own advice. Listen in to hear valua…

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Prof. Jerome Dempsey - Some much needed real talk about altitude training and endurance athletes 1:02:36

2+ y ago1:02:36

1:02:36

In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at what might be one of cycling’s most sacred cows- altitude training. If you believe that altitude training is basically compulsory for elite cyclists, we invite you to have an open mind and embrace a skeptical mindset as we take a closer look at this common intervention. Our aim here is to highlight som…

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Roundtable #4 - Two scientists focus on preparation for a hot peak race 1:07:33

2+ y ago1:07:33

1:07:33

In this Roundtable episode Jason has a conversation with his athlete, Tony, about his preparation for this year’s U.S. Masters Road Nationals in Albuquerque, New Mexico. However, this conversation is significantly different from a typical discussion about preparing a rider for their peak event. First, Albuquerque at the time Masters Nationals was s…

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Dr. Peter Leo - Advancements and best practice for power profiling cyclists - Part 2 of 2 37:49

2+ y ago37:49

37:49

This is part 2 of 2 in our series discussing advancements in power profiling with Dr. Peter Leo- endurance training scientist at AusCycling, and first author of a recent scientific review outlining the topic for coaches and cyclists. In this episode we get practical and highlight Dr. Leo’s recommendations for honing your power profiling technique. …

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Dr. Peter Leo - Advancements and best practice for power profiling cyclists - Part 1 of 2 1:12:56

2+ y ago1:12:56

1:12:56

Power profiling is a unique and massively important practice because it can answer so many fundamental questions related to an individual cyclist’s performance and training. For many, the term ‘power profile’ conjures images of Excel tables or bar graphs of mean maximal power data. However, these are just a couple of the many methods one could use …

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Roundtable #3 - This is a major conflict of interest in cycling performance 31:01

2+ y ago31:01

31:01

In this Roundtable episode Jason presents his thoughts around two stakeholders in the cycling performance world with potentially conflicting interests: athletes, coaches, & performance staff who want to improve cycling performance vs. companies selling and marketing performance products and services. In a perfect world these entities could work tog…

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Dr. Georgios Mavropalias - Can eccentric cycling’s backward approach improve your performance on the bike? 1:16:00

2+ y ago1:16:00

1:16:00

Compared to other interventions used in training cyclists (e.g. HIIT, heat acclimation, altitude training) eccentric cycling doesn’t have a lot of notoriety. In fact, this might be the first time you’ve ever heard of it. But just because eccentric cycling isn’t popular, doesn’t mean it can’t potentially benefit the performance of cyclists. In this …

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Roundtable #2 - Tour de France post hoc analysis and hypotheses 37:50

2+ y ago37:50

37:50

In this Roundtable episode Cyrus presents us his hypothesis for how the outcome of the latest Tour de France could mean a big change for the type of rider winning it in the future. Join us as we discuss the race winning move, carbohydrate metabolism & ingestion, and whether we’ll see more riders like Jonas Vingegaard wearing yellow in future Tour d…

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Roundtable #1 - Podcast update, mission, and listener support 21:40

2+ y ago21:40

21:40

If you are a regular listener to the show you may have noticed a recent lull in our content. Fortunately, this hasn’t been without good reason. In this episode Damian, Cyrus, and Jason discuss all the things that have been happening recently behind the scenes with the podcast; our mission, our passions; podcast membership and listener support; and …

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Pro Cyclist: Jai Hindley - The making of a Giro d'Italia winner 1:16:29

3y ago1:16:29

1:16:29

In this episode we talk with Giro d'Italia winner Jai Hindley to find out what it takes to win a Grand Tour. But we’re not only talking about the 3 weeks during the race, but also the decades of work and journey beforehand. From lifestyle, to family and support, to self-belief, to training and a lifelong passion for cycling - herein we dig into Jai…

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Pro Cyclist: Jai Hindley - The making of a Giro d'Italia winner 1:15:24

3y ago1:15:24

1:15:24

In this episode we talk with Giro d'Italia winner Jai Hindley to find out what it takes to win a Grand Tour. And we’re not only talking about the 3 weeks during the race, but also the decades of work and journey beforehand. From lifestyle, to family and support, to self-belief, to training and a lifelong passion for cycling - herein we dig into Jai…

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Cycling Performance Club: Dr. Teun van Erp - How do World Tour cyclists actually train and perform in races? - Part 2 of 2 58:00

3y ago58:00

58:00

In this two part series we chat with Dr. Teun van Erp, current data scientist with INEOS Grenadiers, about how World Tour cyclists train and perform during competitions. In our opinion, given Tuen’s extensive research and experience working with World Tour cyclists, he is one of the best people in the field to discuss this topic with. In this episo…

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Dr. Teun van Erp - How do World Tour cyclists actually train and perform in races? - Part 2 of 2 58:00

3y ago58:00

58:00

In this two part series we chat with Dr. Teun van Erp, current data scientist with INEOS Grenadiers, about how World Tour cyclists train and perform during competitions. In our opinion, given Tuen’s extensive research and experience working with World Tour cyclists, he is one of the best people in the field to discuss this topic with. In this episo…

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Dr. Teun van Erp - How do World Tour cyclists actually train and perform in races? - Part 1 of 2 52:07

3y ago52:07

52:07

In this two part series we chat with Dr. Teun van Erp, current data scientist with INEOS Grenadiers, about how World Tour cyclists train and perform during competitions. In our opinion, given Tuen’s extensive research and experience working with World Tour cyclists, he is one of the best people in the field to discuss this topic with. In this episo…

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Cycling Performance Club: Dr. Teun van Erp - How do World Tour cyclists actually train and perform in races? - Part 1 of 2 52:07

3y ago52:07

52:07

In this two part series we chat with Dr. Teun van Erp, current data scientist with INEOS Grenadiers, about how World Tour cyclists train and perform during competitions. In our opinion, given Tuen’s extensive research and experience working with World Tour cyclists, he is one of the best people in the field to discuss this topic with. In this episo…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Damian Ruse Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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SEMIPRO CYCLING

Damian Ruse

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The Cycling Performance Club

Cyrus Monk, Dr. Jason Boynton, and Damian Ruse

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Want to Live Longer? Sign Up for That Cycling Event Now! 4:21

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The Knock That Changed Everything 5:57

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Breath-Holding, Doping, and the Truth About Cycling Performance 4:49

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They Never Saw It Coming 4:18

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The Mistake That Cost Him the Race 4:11

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Two Riders, Two Paths: The Difference Between Super Champions and Almost Champions 6:17

1
The Shift That Changed Everything for One Cyclist 4:04

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Caffeine might not enhance performance for everyone! 5:52

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Did Fairings Help Jonas Vingegaard Win the Tour de France? 11:53

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Did Tramadol Help Nairo Quintana at the Tour de France? 10:31

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INEOS using aero undershirts and the Vuelta stuff you missed 7:23

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"From 'Little Guy' to Leader" Jonas Vingegaard Interview 10:52

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How Much Do Pro Cyclists Make? Shimano 105 12-Speed Mechanical? 12:29

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What is the Specialized Speed Sniffer? And what is Peter Sagan doing in Retirement? 11:18

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The surprising reason Pro MTB rider uses gum before a race 14:09

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Roundtable #7 - How prevalent is doping in the pro peloton? 1:30:42

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Roundtable #6 - Performance tips: Consistency, social riding, braking, cold weather riding, and much more! 54:36

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Roundtable #5 - Performance tips: Developing race strategy, carrying momentum, setting goals, stress & recovery, and more 55:02

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Prof. Jerome Dempsey - Some much needed real talk about altitude training and endurance athletes 1:02:36

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Roundtable #4 - Two scientists focus on preparation for a hot peak race 1:07:33

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Dr. Peter Leo - Advancements and best practice for power profiling cyclists - Part 2 of 2 37:49

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Dr. Peter Leo - Advancements and best practice for power profiling cyclists - Part 1 of 2 1:12:56

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Roundtable #3 - This is a major conflict of interest in cycling performance 31:01

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Dr. Georgios Mavropalias - Can eccentric cycling’s backward approach improve your performance on the bike? 1:16:00

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Roundtable #2 - Tour de France post hoc analysis and hypotheses 37:50

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Roundtable #1 - Podcast update, mission, and listener support 21:40

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Pro Cyclist: Jai Hindley - The making of a Giro d'Italia winner 1:16:29

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Pro Cyclist: Jai Hindley - The making of a Giro d'Italia winner 1:15:24

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Cycling Performance Club: Dr. Teun van Erp - How do World Tour cyclists actually train and perform in races? - Part 2 of 2 58:00

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Dr. Teun van Erp - How do World Tour cyclists actually train and perform in races? - Part 2 of 2 58:00

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Dr. Teun van Erp - How do World Tour cyclists actually train and perform in races? - Part 1 of 2 52:07

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Cycling Performance Club: Dr. Teun van Erp - How do World Tour cyclists actually train and perform in races? - Part 1 of 2 52:07

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