EPISODE · May 28, 2020 · 57 MIN
54 - Cycling Canada's Kurt Bergin-Taylor
from Endurance Innovation · host Michael Liberzon
If you like the show, please support us!3:00 meet Kurt7:30 how track cycling and even time trial lends itself better to improvement through understanding the science as compared with traditional road racing11:00 the competition in team pursuit track racing12:45 the question of gearing16:15 average power output of world-class male endurance cyclists18:00 some examples of exporting the findings on the track to the road / TT / triathlonKeen understanding of the power-duration relationshipAppreciation for high-velocity cycling and pedaling dynamics and how they are unique Value of testing your equipment at race speeds: specifically optimal gearingValue of Testing your aerodynamic characteristics under race-like conditionsValue of holding your best aero position under race strain28:00 what technologies have contributed to the dramatic drop in track cycling record times in recent monthsPacing and gearing changes and training to accommodateLonger turns / pulls36:00 the value of learning to ride a fixed-gear bike37:15 the impact of UCI rules on the evolution of cycling technology and practice44:00 the trickle down of tech to triathlon47:30 some untapped potential for exploration in triathlon and other endurance sport49:30 what’s in the works for Cycling Canada on the track over the next few years?Data analysis and machine learningPotential changes in actual tracks to cope with the ever increasing speeds in especially sprint racingCanada is looking to improve track availability to build a grassroots programLearn more about the Canadian Track Cycling team at Cycling Canada.
What this episode covers
If you like the show, please support us [https://ei.supercast.tech/]! * 3:00 meet Kurt * 7:30 how track cycling and even time trial lends itself better to improvement through understanding the science as compared with traditional road racing * 11:00 the competition in team pursuit track racing * 12:45 the question of gearing * 16:15 average power output of world-class male endurance cyclists * 18:00 some examples of exporting the findings on the track to the road / TT / triathlon * Keen understanding of the power-duration relationship * Appreciation for high-velocity cycling and pedaling dynamics and how they are unique * Value of testing your equipment at race speeds: specifically optimal gearing * Value of Testing your aerodynamic characteristics under race-like conditions * Value of holding your best aero position under race strain * 28:00 what technologies have contributed to the dramatic drop in track cycling record times in recent months * Pacing and gearing changes and training to accommodate * Longer turns / pulls * 36:00 the value of learning to ride a fixed-gear bike * 37:15 the impact of UCI rules on the evolution of cycling technology and practice * 44:00 the trickle down of tech to triathlon * 47:30 some untapped potential for exploration in triathlon and other endurance sport * 49:30 what's in the works for Cycling Canada on the track over the next few years? * Data analysis and machine learning * Potential changes in actual tracks to cope with the ever increasing speeds in especially sprint racing * Canada is looking to improve track availability to build a grassroots program Learn more about the Canadian Track Cycling team at Cycling Canada [https://www.cyclingcanada.ca/national-team/track/].
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