Ep. 45: The Next Performance Leap, Tour de France Femmes & Tarmac SL9

Where does cycling’s next big performance gain come from? Ed, Kurt and Derin debate whether the next leap will come from bike geometry and rider position, AI and technology, recovery, nutrition or training. Then we get into the Tour de France Femmes and the incredible depth of the racing, including a closer look at Lorena Wiebes’ dominant sprint technique. Kurt also conducts a highly unofficial real-world aero test of the Specialized Tarmac SL9, we talk Garmin Varia and rider safety, DS begins his rehab journey, and the conversation turns to the current state of cycling media, clickbait and paywalls. Plus, a quick look at the newly modified Leadville Trail 100 MTB course. It’s Episode 45 of the Service Course Report. Chapters (00:00:11) - Service Course Report Podcast(00:00:57) - Laser Helmets(00:02:23) - Question of the Week(00:03:28) - Is More Forward Riding in Triathlon the Future?(00:10:24) - Tom Dumoulin on Cycling's Future(00:14:24) - Garmin Varia Radar on Your Bike(00:18:39) - No cell phone warning on the Tour de France(00:20:17) - Tom Dumoulin on Recovery(00:24:06) - Sleep Science and Recovery(00:29:39) - Does Physical Therapy Help Your Muscles?(00:31:06) - Santa Barbara Road Ride: Volume 1 and 2(00:35:18) - The Casitas Pass store still there(00:37:53) - Shelly's Influence on Cycling(00:42:52) - The Essential Oil Rub by Shelly Swan(00:45:30) - The Tour de France 2018: Stage 3(00:51:55) - Philip Van Vleuten on Women's Cycling(00:53:11) - Lorena Weebs's Sprint(00:57:16) - Blinded by Science Speed Test(01:02:23) - "They're riding hard,"(01:02:47) - Amateurs For The Week(01:07:50) - "Wide doping"(01:09:35) - Cycling Media: The Need for Independent Journalism(01:15:14) - Not to Know(01:15:51) - Tour de France 2018: Zwift Sponsorship(01:17:11) - This Week's Question