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What would change if you truly believed in your ability?
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1 Want to Live Longer? Sign Up for That Cycling Event Now! 4:21
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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 SEMIPRO
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1 Breath-Holding, Doping, and the Truth About Cycling Performance 4:49
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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 SEMIPRO
The week started off like any other—routine, predictable. But by the weekend, everything had changed. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO
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He trained harder than ever—so why did his race fall apart at mile 100? → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO
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1 Two Riders, Two Paths: The Difference Between Super Champions and Almost Champions 6:17
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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 SEMIPRO
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1 The Shift That Changed Everything for One Cyclist 4:04
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How an unexpected holiday shattered a performance plateau and revealed the hidden cost of everyday stress. → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO
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1 Caffeine might not enhance performance for everyone! 5:52
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1 How Much Do Pro Cyclists Make? Shimano 105 12-Speed Mechanical? 12:29
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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: https://escapecollective.com/the-secret-rider-nutrition-fads-silly-season-and-salaries/ Peter Sagan Update: https://escapecollective.com/i-want-mountain-bikes-to-bring-the-old-peter-sagan-back/ and https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/peter-sagan-prepares-to-join-specialized-mtb-team-after-storied-road-career/ You can watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/V3MMPk27R5g Episode Links: SRAM AXS Shifters: https://bikerumor.com/will-we-wear-the-next-generation-sram-axs-shifters/ Canyon Endurace Bike: https://bikerumor.com/2023/08/15/new-canyon-endurace-road-bike-gets-storage-inside-and-ultralight-cfr-treatment/ Bianchi Oltre Race and Sprint Bikes: https://road.cc/content/tech-news/bianchi-introduces-new-oltre-race-and-sprint-road-bikes-and-suggests-12-speed-shimano Silca Ultimate Chain Stripper and Wax Prep: https://www.cyclist.co.uk/news/shokz-openfit-headphones Streamlines Forma Sensor:https://www.streamlines.aero → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO…
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1 "From 'Little Guy' to Leader" Jonas Vingegaard Interview 10:52
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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 hardtail mountain bikes and the best gravel tires for every situation. Links from this show: http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/how-jonas-vingegaard-transformed-from-the-little-guy-to-jumbo-visma-leader/ http://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/sometimes-you-need-to-say-stop-women-s-cycling-s-burnout-problem http://velo.outsideonline.com/road/road-racing/how-andreas-leknessund-went-from-arctic-race-volunteer-to-one-of-norways-top-tour-de-france-hopes http://www.bikeradar.com/features/opinion/hardtail-analysis-cross-country-racing/ http://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/gravel-tech-that-originated-in-triathlon http://bikerumor.com/the-best-gravel-bike-tires-of-2023/ → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO…
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1 Did Fairings Help Jonas Vingegaard Win the Tour de France? 11:53
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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 everything from white shorts to toilet testing, plus articles on the pains of integrated components. Watch this on Youtube: https://youtu.be/wJ5vt6XhsDk 👇🏼 HOW I CAN HELP YOU WITH YOUR CYCLING 👇🏼 ---------------------------------------------------- 👉🏼 Transform your cycling with our coaching packages (WARNING: Intense) https://www.semiprocycling.com/coaching Links from this episode: https://twitter.com/realBertBlocken/status/1692255441982533730 https://www.triathlete.com/gear/bike/expert-tested-the-water-bottle-jersey-trend-produces-shocking-results/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ao_g_-8g7dY https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/what-was-stuffed-down-great-britains-skinsuits-in-mixed-relay-time-trial/ www.cyclingweekly.com/products/aerodynamic-testing-what-are-your-options-and-how-much-does-it-cost → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO…
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1 Did Tramadol Help Nairo Quintana at the Tour de France? 10:31
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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, this time for gravel bikes, more controversy, team finances, and the social media rounds. Watch this on Youtube: https://youtu.be/pjvUKLWDWeY WADA Twitter post: https://twitter.com/wada_ama/status/1574912951995322369 Tramadol study on Outside Online: https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/ New Gravel Bike Wheel Size on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwQZImfh4Tg/?hl=en Lotto-Dstny terminates Allan Davis' employment: https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/lotto-dstny-terminates-allan-davis-employment-following-inappropriate-social-media-messages/ Article on swapping Giro and Vuelta dates: https://www.cyclist.co.uk/in-depth/giro-vuelta-weather-swap Groupama-FDJ finances: https://inrng.com/2023/08/groupama-fdj-finances-2021/ Greg Van Avermaet Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cvw7m9XMJCx/ Sam Gaze MTB Rider Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwSvfgKr-4F/ Robert Gesink Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwS30aGt-VT/?img_index=6 → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO…
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1 INEOS using aero undershirts and the Vuelta stuff you missed 7:23
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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 https://www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/wout-van-aert-wins-first-ever-gravel-race-by-nine-minutes https://www.teamjumbovisma.com/news/news/van-aert-stops-in-houffalize-on-way-to-world-championships-gravel/ https://pezcyclingnews.com/technspec/gear-break-25-8-2023-vuelta-rouvy-primal-shutuplegs-syncros-cadex-chrisking-ass-savers/ https://cyclingmagazine.ca/mtb/lachlan-morton-test-the-limits-of-stem-slamming-and-geometry/ https://www.instagram.com/p/Cv0vXLHOyM-/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=a69d7c37-da70-4041-a7dd-874febcb4984 https://www.crankbrothers.com/collections/new/products/f16 https://www.crankbrothers.com/collections/new/products/f11 https://road.cc/content/tech-news/tech-week-would-you-wear-inflatable-bike-helmet-303409 → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO…
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1 What is the Specialized Speed Sniffer? And what is Peter Sagan doing in Retirement? 11:18
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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 the retirement plans of cycling superstar Peter Sagan. You can also watch this on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/zTUPfeTnSbc → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO…
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1 The surprising reason Pro MTB rider uses gum before a race 14:09
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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.be/-wH8iATvL_Q Links World Champs: RunGum: https://rungum.com/products/bubblegum-12-pack 10 Bike Tech Highlights - Cycling World Championships: https://road.cc/content/feature/10-bike-tech-highlights-cycling-world-championships-303173 British Cycling could take legal: https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/motorcycles/british-cycling-could-take-legal-action-to-prevent-japanese-and-french-federations-from-using-new-track-bikes/ar-AA1f9yDR Canyon Speedmax CFR Track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4JuxS8y_Oo Abraham Gebru’s Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/6817837#interval?interval=202331&interval_type=week&chart_type=miles&year_offset=0 Articles The rising price of entry-level road bikes: https://road.cc/content/feature/rising-price-entry-level-road-bikes-303057 The Future of Endurance Training: https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/future-of-endurance-training-research/ Products: Altitude Adjust - Garmin Datafield App: https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/4abe1b06-3099-4847-8415-815021353931 Social Media Marlen Reusser climbs off mid-race in World's Elite Women's Time Trial: https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/marlen-reusser-climbs-off-mid-race-in-worlds-elite-womens-time-trial/ After the Tour de Suisse, I fell into a hole: Marlen Reusser explains decision to abandon Time Trial World Championships: https://cyclinguptodate.com/cycling/after-the-tour-de-suisse-i-fell-into-a-hole-marlen-reusser-explains-decision-to-abandon-time-trial-world-championships Tweet by Sadhbh OS: https://twitter.com/SadhbhOS/status/1689936699080519680 → Subscribe to the Cycling Science Digest → Join Team SEMIPRO…
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