54 - Cycling Canada's Kurt Bergin-Taylor

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.