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Cycling Performance Podcast
by Team EF Coaching
Join in on cycling performance focused discussions with industry leading experts from Team EF Coaching and EF Pro Cycling.
Episodes
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The foundations of health and performance
What does being healthy mean for an athlete, and how much does it affect performance on the bike? In this episode of the Cycling Performance Podcast, Nathan Haas and Colby Pearce step back from watts, intervals and training plans to look at the foundations that everything else is built on. They...
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What it takes to reach your potential with Esra Tromp
What separates raw talent from a rider who actually reaches their potential? Nathan Haas sits down with Esra Tromp, General Manager of EF Education-Oatly, to talk about how talent is identified, developed and sometimes missed in professional cycling. Drawing on her experience as a rider and years...
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Maddy Nutt: How Good Could You Actually Be?
What if the biggest thing limiting your performance isn’t your physiology, but what you believe you’re capable of?In this episode of The Cycling Performance Podcast, Nathan Haas and Colby Pearce sit down with elite gravel and ultra-endurance racer Maddy Nutt to talk about performance, identity,...
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Beyond the Cycle with Prof. Kerry McGawley: Coaching Female Athletes
For many coaches, the menstrual cycle feels like one of the hardest conversations to start. But avoiding it doesn’t help athletes perform at their best. In this episode, Nathan Haas and Colby Pearce are joined by Professor Kerry McGawley, a leading researcher in female athlete health and...
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Heat Training: Hype or High Performance?
Is heat training the biggest performance breakthrough in endurance sport, or just the latest trend?In this episode, Nathan Haas is joined by Team EF Coaching coach and professional cyclist Francesca Hall and EF Pro Cycling Performance Director Nate Wilson to unpack the science behind one of the...
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Everything is Placebo with Dr. David Spindler
What happens inside your brain when you’re pushing your limits? In this episode, we sit down with Professor David Spindler to explore the science behind better performance. From making decisions under fatigue to managing emotions during hard efforts, we discuss how your brain influences the way…
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31. Coryn Labecki: Instinct, Sprinting, and Life After Racing
In this episode, Nathan Haas and Colby Pierce sit down with Coryn Labecki, one of the most decorated American cyclists in history and a coach at Team EF Coaching.With 74 national titles, a victory at the Tour of Flanders, and stage wins at the Giro Donne and the Vuelta, Coryn's palmares speak for...
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30. Lachlan Morton: Finding Your Own Path in Cycling
In this episode, Nathan Haas and Colby Pierce sit down with one of cycling's most distinctive and influential figures, Lachlan Morton.From his early days as a promising WorldTour talent to becoming the pioneer of alternative racing and adventure cycling, Lachlan reflects on a journey that...
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29. Jonathan Vaughters- Art vs Science
In the return episode of The Cycling Performance Podcast, presented by Team EF Coaching, Nathan Haas and Colby Pearce sit down with EF Pro Cycling founder Jonathan Vaughters for a deep conversation on the evolving relationship between sports science, intuition, and human performance in cycling.…
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28. Coach Call with Andreas Klier on new tech for 2025
A special podcast episode for you, slightly different than our usual format...' Coach Call' our coaches have a regular call with the EF Pro Cycling sports science team to get insight on developments in within the peloton so that they can use that to advise our coaching clients on the latest tech,...
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27. The Movement Podcast
As we launch our new Skills Academy courses, Team EF Coaching's Zack Morris & Colby Pearce have in-depth discussion about movement patterns on and off the bike - how they affect each other and how you can make sure you don't develop bad habits. Skills Academy - coming very soon to Team EF…
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26. The Power Meter Podcast
Join us for a special episode all about Power Meters. Zack Morris, Colby Pearce and Nicki Sørensen share their thoughts and experience of training and racing with power meters, including a little history since Colby and JV were the among the first to own SRM power meters in the US and Nicki was…
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25. Nathan Haas - Life as a pro transcends into a career in coaching
Nathan Haas is a household name in the sport of cycling having raced at the world tour level for many teams including one of the previous iterations of the EF Pro Cycling -Garmin-Sharp. He has also recently begun a successful career as a professional gravel racer as well as coming full circle and...
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24. Charly Wegelius - A less successful rider can often make a more successful Sports Director
Head Sports Director for EF Education-EasyPost, Charly Wegelius, had a long career as a pro cyclist before becoming an important member of the team's staff. Zack sat down to learn more about the role of Sports Director, what being an ex-pro brings to the table and lots more. For more information…
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23. Carmen Small - The evolution of women's cycling and what makes EF different
Head sports director for EF Education-Cannondale team and ex-pro racer Carmen Small talks to Zack about how the women's peloton has changed since she raced, what attracted her to joining EF Pro Cycling and how they've built their new team. For more information on coaching, training plans and…
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22. Andreas Klier - Pushing the envelope on technology, the next generation of riders and Andreas the Artist
EF Pro Cycling Technical Operations Manager Andreas Klier talks to Zack about finding the next technological advances in cycling - including tubeless, aerodynamics and more, plus what he thinks about the next generation of riders. Andreas also tells us about changing his mind on his favorite race...
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21. Archie Ryan - Turning pro, overcoming injury and why he chose EF Education-EasyPost
Team EF Coaching director Zack Morris chats to EF Education-EasyPost new signing Archie Ryan at our Girona training camp. The Irish rider talks about his u23 years, how knee injuries impacted his racing, his love for the Basque country and who is the better rider, him or Ben Healy? For more...
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20. Ben Healy - Finding form, learning lessons and going all-in
Irish National Champion and breakaway specialist Ben Healy of EF Education-EasyPost talks finding form, learning lessons and going all-in, plus his thoughts on the new POC Procen Air helmet. For more information on coaching, training plans and camps visit our website:...
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19. Alison Jackson - Inside the Women's Peloton
The Queen of Roubaix - EF Education Cannondale rider Alison Jackson joins the Team EF Coaching Cycling Performance Podcast from our 2024 Team Camp in Girona, Spain to share some insights on her background in the sport, perspective around racing, and goals going forward. For more information on...
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18. Spencer Miller - 5 Nutritional Traps To Avoid
In Episode 18 of the Team EF Coaching Performance Podcast Zack Morris sits down with our nutritionist Spencer Miller, to discuss 5 common nutritional traps that cyclists can avoid, and the alternative solutions. Learn more about our 1 on 1 coaching services at TeamEFCoaching.com For more...
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17. Daniel Holloway - Criterium Racing Strategy
In Episode 17 of the Team EF Coaching Cycling Performance Podcast Zack Morris sits down with former multiple time pro and elite criterium national champion Daniel Holloway to discuss criterium racing strategy, tactics, and application of fitness. More info on Daniel Holloway More information on 1...
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16. Jason Boynton PHD - Understanding The Effects of Temperature on Cycling Performance
In episode 16 of the Team EF Coaching Performance Podcast, Zack Morris sits down with Dr. Jason Boynton to discuss the performance effects of temperature on cyclist. Dr Boynton is a PHD in exercise and sports science and has a masters in exercise physiology, and completed his thesis on the…
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15. Nicki Sorensen - Perspective on racing and coaching after 1244 Professional Cycling Races
On episode 15 of the Team EF Coaching Performance Podcast Nicki Sorensen sits down with Zack Morris to discuss perspective on racing and coaching after a 16 year long career in the professional peloton. More information on Nicki Sorensen https://www.teamefcoaching.com/coaches/nicki-sorensen/…
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14. Q&A Roundtable with Team EF Coaching (Audio)
In Episode 14, Zack Morris sits down with head coach Colby Pearce, and Team EF Coaching's nutritionist, Spencer Miller who joins the show for the first time to answer the questions from the Instagram comment section. This episode hosts a variety of great information for athletes of all levels as...
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14. Q&A Round Table with Team EF Coaching (Video)
In Episode 14, Zack Morris sits down with head coach Colby Pearce, and Team EF Coaching's nutritionist, Spencer Miller who joins the show for the first time to answer the questions from the Instagram comment section. This episode hosts a variety of great information for athletes of all levels as...
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13. Bill Armstrong - Cycling Nutrition with The Founder of Neversecond Nutrition
In Episode 13 of the Team EF Coaching Performance Podcast, Zack Morris sits down with Bill Armstrong to learn more about the history behind the conception of the Neversecond brand, and why their systemized product system is changing the way athletes around the world are seeing sports nutrition....
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12. Mick Habgood - Biomechanical Podiatrist on using the "power joint"
If you've ever struggled with your insoles or cycling shoes then this episode is for you. Zack Morris sits down Mick Habgood in episode 12 to understand Mick's process and unpack some great tips for all cyclists. Dive into this episode and learn if you're using your "Power Joint" and getting the...
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11. Ken Vanmarcke - EF Pro Cycling Director Sportif & Cycling Coach
In episode 11 of the Team EF Coaching podcast we sit down with coach Ken Vanmarcke to discuss his position at EF pro cycling as a director sportif, and his role as a cycling coach. We dive into Ken's history as an athlete, ds, and coach. Learn more about Team EF Coaching...
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10. Colby Pearce - Why You Shouldn't Be Focusing on Marginal Gains
In episode 10 of the Team EF Coaching podcast Zack Morris sits down with Colby Pearce to discuss some important factors of cyclist development that often go over looked, or deemed less important that the trendy data driven market. Interested in learning more about our coaching program? Visit us...
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9. Owen Blandy - Cooking For Cyclists
In episode 9 of the Team EF Coaching Performance Cycling Podcast Zack Morris sits down with EF Pro Cycling Chef, Owen Blandy to discuss all preparing, cooking, and eating food at home, and on the road. Owen Also shares some unique insights on what it's like to be a part of the big show in races...
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8. Jonathan Vaughters - CEO EF Pro Cycling
In episode 8 Zack Morris sits down with the CEO of EF Pro Cycling to discuss the up coming season, the exciting new 2023 team roster and many nuances of cycling training and how it applies to the sport of cycling. Jonathan races professionally from 1994 to 2003. After retirement he started the...
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7. Lachlan Morton - The returning desire to win
In episode 7 of the Team EF Coaching Performance podcast Zack sits down with Lachlan Morton while at the EF Pro Cycling training camp to discuss Lachlan's journey over the past couple of years and his return to structured training, and how he has rediscovered the desire to win. For more…
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6. Will Girling PHD - EF Pro Cycling's Nutritionist
PHD Nutritionist Will Girling shares some great insights on some common mistakes athletes make in fueling for their events and what an ideal structure would be for long endurance days, and race days. For More Information on Cycling Coaching Visit https://www.teamefcoaching.com
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5. Michael Valgren - Overcoming Adversity
In this episode of the Team EF Coaching Performance Podcast Michael Valgren shares his story on his crash at La Route d'Occitanie in June of 2022 and his road to recovery.
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4. Colby Pearce - Upper cross syndrome & achieving physiological balance
In this episode of the Team EF Coaching Podcast we sit down with our head coach, Colby Pearce to discuss some common imbalances that he sees in his practice as a bike fitter. This conversation leads us to a deeper dive onto the topic of upper cross syndrome, something commonly found in cyclists.…
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2. Tejay Van Garderen - The shifting dynamics in cycling
In this episode of the Team EF Coaching Performance Podcast we sit down with coach Tejay Van Garderen who has recently made a transition from a full time professional World Tour cyclist, to a director sportif for EF Pro Cycling. Enjoy some tips and insights from one of the best American riders of...
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3. Dr. Kevin Sprouse - How cyclists can optimize their overall health
In this episode of the Team EF Coaching Performance podcast we sit down with Head of Medicine at EF Education-EasyPost, Dr Kevin Sprouse to talk common health issues that cyclists deal with, how they can be prevented and how athletes can become healthier all round.
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1. Matt Shallcrass - Becoming the omni rider
In this episode of the Team EF Coaching Performance podcast we sit down with coach Matt Shallcrass to discuss the latest trends in training, his philosophy behind building Olympic champions and developing the abilities to compete in all areas of cycling, like athletes such as Tom Pidcock, Pauline...
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Join in on cycling performance focused discussions with industry leading experts from Team EF Coaching and EF Pro Cycling.
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Cycling Performance Podcast is created and hosted by Team EF Coaching.
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