The Process with CINCH Cycling

In this episode, Tom Danielson unpacks the tactical drama and standout performances from one of the most revealing stages of the Tour so far. Why Tom liked Visma's strategy —and how they executed it to near perfection Why Tadej Pogačar has evolved into a cold-blooded killer in the mountains, and how it's working out What's new about Jonas Vingegaard—and why Tom's loving this version of him A breakdown of key mistakes and tactical decisions that shifted the race Oscar Onley's comeback ride: why it was one of the most underrated moments of the day Red Bull's tactical plan: why it makes sense, but fell short in execution Final thoughts on the stage and where each rider's trajectory could lead next This one's packed with insight, and real race IQ. Don't miss it.

In this episode, Tom Danielson breaks down the latest chapter in the Tadej Pogačar vs. Jonas Vingegaard rivalry, one of the most tactical and intense battles we've seen yet. We cover:
 The contrasting strategies: Tadej's defense vs. Jonas' relentless offense
 A moment-by-moment analysis of Jonas' attacks and Tadej's responses
 Did Tadej bluff? What his body language really said
 How their attacking styles differ and what it means for the days ahead
 Tadej's visible respect for Jonas in this stage
 How the other GC contenders measured up
 What to expect in the next round of mountain warfare This one was a masterclass in climbing, don't miss the breakdown.

In this episode, Tom Danielson answers your biggest questions about climbing performance—breaking down the physical, technical, and mental aspects that define success in the mountains. Topics covered include: Tom's favorite climbs in Europe and the U.S. The Four Pillars of Climbing Performance Nutrition's role in sustained climbing power Power zones and how they apply on climbs How to train climbing durability and force production Feeding strategies for long climbs Seated vs. standing technique—when to use each The mindset it takes to climb at your best Climbing metrics that matter for GC riders Drafting on climbs—how much does it help? Comparing the styles of Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogačar Whether you're racing for the podium or chasing your next PR, this episode is packed with insights to help you become a better climber.

In this episode, Tom Danielson breaks down the key performances from Stages 13 and 14 of the Tour. We dive into the uphill time trial battle between Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard—analyzing their power, execution, and what may have caused Remco Evenepoel to struggle. Then we turn to Stage 14, where Thymen Arensman held off the chasing GC favorites to claim the biggest win of his career. Tom takes a close look at Tadej's shift in strategy and what it could signal for Jonas, who appears to be gaining momentum.

The first mountain top finish of this year's Tour de France was incredible.  In this episode Tom Danielson dissects Tadej's winning performance, unpacks why Jonas and Visma struggled, gives insight into what we can expect from each rival in the next stages, and highlights the young talent that is emerging to battle for the top ten positions.  There's a lot here so enjoy this hour long episode.  

Stage 11 delivered a brutal day of racing, culminating in a GC scare when Tadej Pogacar crashed in the final kilometers. In this episode, Tom Danielson breaks down the stage and dives into the details of Tadej's crash and the reactions from his rivals. We analyze the potential impact of this crash and the tough stage on the upcoming mountain battles, exploring how it could shape the race over the next three stages. 

Tom Danielson unpacks the first major mountain test of the 2025 Tour de France. We dive into how Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard measured up during Stage 10, from Tadej's explosive final climb to the Visma-led pressure cooker beforehand. We analyze: How each rider handled the decisive moments What their body language and tactics revealed How their performances compare to earlier stages and the Dauphiné Is Visma's strategy working or backfiring? Tune in for deep insights and bold predictions for the mountain stages ahead.

Tadej is winning—but he's doing it differently. In this episode, Tom Danielson breaks down what makes Tadej's approach so unique and what it could mean for the stages ahead. At the same time, he takes a close look at Jonas Vingegaard and Visma's current aggressive strategy. The GC picture is starting to take shape, and Tom dives into the key contenders emerging from the chaos—analyzing who's rising, what we can expect from each, and how the battle might evolve from here.

In this episode we dig into what went down in Stage 6. An aggressive start, an equally aggressive Visma, a passive Tadej and UAE, a strong Healy, and a new TDF Leader in MVDP!  Lots of action and lots of insight into how this can affect the GC in the next stages.  

The time trial proved to be a decisive stage in this years' Tour de France.  Remco win the stage and moved into second GC, can he be a contender for the overall?  Tadej finished second and put over 1 minute into Jonas, what changed from the Dauphine TT?  Jonas was off his best and fell down the GC, why did he struggle?  Tom Danielson digs into the details to share what happened, why it happened, and what we can expect to see moving forward in the Tour.  

In this podcast Tom Danielson takes a close look at the first one on one battle between Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard. What did Tadej's attack show?  What was the unique thing that Jonas did to be able to follow Tadej? What tactical move did Tadej use to win the final sprint?  This episode breaks down everything you need to know from the first Tadej vs Jonas battle.

In this episode Tom Danielson dissects stage 2 from a GC battle perspective and shares his insight into the telling actions and moments of the two key rivals.  We look at how Visma and UAE traded strategies while MDVP showed his incredible form to take the stage win and yellow.  Could the actions in today's stage predict the coming performances by the favorites in the coming stages? Tune in to hear our take!

In this episode, Tom Danielson breaks down Stage 1 of the Tour and takes you inside all the key details that defined the race. From how the top riders executed their strategies to how the teams performed in the most critical moments, Tom unpacks it all. He shares what it really feels like to race a stage like today's, and explains the specific efforts riders must make to stay at the front. You'll learn how pros navigate a tightly packed peloton, and what kind of power it takes to split the group in a crosswind. If you want to go behind the scenes of what you watched unfold in Stage 1, you won't want to miss this episode.  

The 2025 Critérium du Dauphiné delivered fireworks and a preview of what's coming at the Tour de France. Former WorldTour pro Tom  brings the inside intel. His co-host and wife, Kourtney Danielson, brings the questions fans actually want answered. Together, they break down the data, the tactics, and the psychology behind the racing—plus whether Tadej's dominance is brilliant or hurting the sport. Tom also shares what he believes Visma needs to change if they want any shot at winning the Tour this July. You'll get clear insights, real takeaways you can apply to your own riding, and an honest, fun look at what's really going on inside the peloton. Whether you're racing, training, or just love a good story, this episode gives you a fresh perspective on one of the most important races of the year.

Tadej Pogacar delivered a legendary performance on the Mur de Huy—and we're breaking down every detail. In this episode, we analyze the 2025 Flèche Wallonne with a coach's eye: strategy, execution, and what it tells us about the biggest stars in pro cycling. We dig into: Tadej Pogacar's explosive attack and smart tactics Remco Evenepoel's strategy—what worked, what didn't Why short, steep climbs exposed key differences between them What Remco needs to adjust for Liège–Bastogne–Liège The mental, physical, and technical elements that shaped the race Whether you're a cyclist, coach, or fan of the Spring Classics, this episode gives you insider insight into how elite performances are built—and where the next big moves might come from. Subscribe for more breakdowns of pro races, rider analysis, and performance coaching tips.

Tadej Pogacar tried to ride away solo—and it didn't work! In this episode, I break down the 2025 Amstel Gold Race and dig into why Pogacar's signature solo move came up short this time. We take a close look at the dynamics that made the difference and explore how Remco Evenepoel has clearly leveled up—but also made a key tactical mistake that cost him the win. Finally, we dive into the unique factors that led to a brilliant and well-deserved victory for Mattias Skjelmose. If you're into race tactics, performance analysis, and how the best riders in the world win (or lose), this one's for you.

"What's wrong with Wout!?" I was caught off guard today by how much negative chatter followed Wout Van Aert's excellent performance in Brabantse Pijl. Are many seeing what I'm seeing? Apparently not. So I took a few minutes this afternoon to share my thoughts on his comeback performances—and how they might be pointing to bigger-picture goals that most people are missing.

In this episode we analyze the strategy and execution in the Men's Olympic Road Race.  While the outcome checks out, how the actual race played out is the biggest story.  We look at how the tactics presented some unique opportunities and how being the race favorite can make it more difficult to win.  We also take a closer look at what Remco did differently before his winning attack that helped him stick it as well as the tactics behind that led to such a big margin in the finish.  

In this episode we take an in depth look at one of the most exciting professional cycling races of the year, the women's Olympic Road Race.  Of course the big story is American Kristen Faulkner  and how she won as the under dog.  But in this podcast we take a close look into exactly what she did to win, what the rivals did, and what this outcome could do for Kristen's career moving forward.  

In this episode we take an inside look at the strategy and the outcome of Stage 19 in the Tour de France.  We break down how Visma played the race, how Tadej executed the stage win, and what to think of a resurgent Remco.  

In this episode Tour de France pro Tom Danielson dives into this year's big battle between Tadej and Jonas.  He breaks down each riders strategy so far and gives a stage by stage analysis into what has worked and what has not.  Tom answers the questions how the Giro can impact Tadej's performance in a positive manner as well as taking a closer look at why Tadej's aggressive racing style is working this time around.  He shares why Jonas and Visma is still a major threat and what to look for in the last week of the Tour.  If you are interested in TDF strategy this episode is for you. 

Everyone chases the win, but few truly have a process to win.  In this episode we share our 8-step process to help you win your races, goals, and workouts.  We give examples from the World Tour peloton of how each step was created and share stories of how each step works.  This is a podcast for everyone whether you are looking to win your first race or going after a goal that is daunting for you.  

In this episode of "The Process" we dive into the topic of durability and how it relates to the sport of cycling.  We share stories from the pro peloton on how training durability is critical to converting fitness to results as well as we uncover types of training we have found to be the most effective for this.  If you are interested in leveraging your training and fitness into better cycling performances, this podcast is a must for you.

We know consistency is a key component to success.  But if everyone knows this, why do so many people struggle staying consistent with their work and training?  The answer is simple, a lack of motivation.  The reality is, even for top professionals, motivation comes and goes.  Luckily, there are some changes that can be made to make it easier to create and maintain motivation.   In this week's episode we work though the steps to lock on what is inside you that will give you durable and long lasting motivation.  

It's ok to try really hard and fail.  That is something we have been reminded of in the past week. This week Tom updates us on his finger amputation surgery and his mindset before, during, and after. He takes us through the Black Line Clarity process he used to stay mentally strong despite this challenge and his honest and raw thoughts when seeing his new hand for the first time. We also take you behind the scenes at this years' Unbound gravel where we have struggles and successes.  Listen to the incredible challenges and short comings we experienced as well as major high's like CINCH Coach and professional rider Holly Mathews's Career best performance!   This includes sharing a special process we have, the BLC process to overcome her past weaknesses and rise to new heights in the most challenging race of the season.  Finally,  we conclude with the lessons that come from trying really hard and failing, something we all go through.

Things get personal on this week's episode of the Process Podcast; Tom opens up about his surprise cancer diagnosis and the subsequent decision to amputate the affected finger. He details the massive lifestyle changes he has made to give himself the best possible outcome. Tom and Kourtney reflect on a series of public failures and challenges they've faced over the years, what they've learned, and the different approach they are taking to crush this specific challenge. Tom also takes us through the Performance Chain process he developed to help athletes overcome challenges on and off the bike and how he plans to use it through his cancer journey. Hopefully, you can take some of what was detailed in the episode to push through and power through a challenge in your life.

In this episode we go inside The Mid South Gravel, one of America's premiere gravel events.  We have guests Lauren De Crescenzo and Holly Mathews join us as we break down the event.  Lauren and her teammates went 1,2 in the race with Holly finishing 9th.  Together we go into every detail around that event, including our strategy and how the race played out.  We talk nutrition, pacing, equipement, and more.  If you are interested in learning more about gravel, this episode is for you!

Training through the winter presents cyclists with many challenges. And let's face it, often it just plain sucks. On this week's episode of The Process Podcast, Tom and Kourtney discuss strategies to not only make the winter time suck a bit less but also how to optimize your training program and gain a leg up on your competition.  We discuss strategies to stay motivated throughout the holidays by framing these months as the "months of hope" by laying out specific goals and working on your weaknesses. We also cover how to successfully plan your Cold Weather rides, what distinct power zones you should include in your training plan, and strategies to maximize indoor training and make it more enjoyable.    Lastly, we discuss off-the-bike strategies to maximize this Winter season. One is our Pro-Team's favorite supplement, With-N by RenovoVita. With-N is the ultimate NAD+ cellular health supplement, uniquely formulated with 5 of the latest science-backed super nutrients to restore, rejuvenate, and energize the body from the inside out. We conclude the podcast with a fascinating interview with RenonoVita's Founders, Brent Payne and Linda Baer. DISCOUNT CODE FOR 15% OFF: CINCH15 http://renovovita.com/with-n/

In this episode we discuss the importance of momentum when taking on challenges both in sport and life.  We define what momentum is and then break down our process for creating it.  With the Tour de France going on during this podcast, we also look at how Pogacar has lost his momentum and use examples of how our process would help him get it back.   

In this episode we have a closer look at goals.  With some of our big season goals coming up at Unbound we led a recovery ride talk to discuss how to mentally frame approaching a big goal. While goals initially have a positive intent initially, they can have a negative affect on people as the deadline to meeting approaches. We take you through the best ways to look at them and how to get the most out of the experience.    

In this week's episode we take a look back at CINCH RISE's Tour de Gila victory with Lauren De Crescenzo.  Tour of the Gila is now America's most prestigious and largest stage race, as well as one of the longest running.  Our race was full of adversity, failing, struggling, learning, and in the end, succeeding.   Join us as we tell the inspirational stories behind Lauren's incredible win. 

We are back with more behind the scenes coaching for this week's episode where we take you into a mindset training session led by Tom Danielson.  He dives into how to mentally prepare to find confidence taking on an unknown challenge.  Tom details the process need before, during, and after the event.  Finally, he concludes with how to overcome failure if you fall short.

In this week's episode we are going to do it a little differently!  We welcome you into our CINCH world as you join in on a mental training session with our coaching group.  You will learn how to use your mind to create strength during difficult times.  Special guest Lauren De Crescenzo joins us to share how she used her mind to overcome many setbacks to win Unbound Gravel this past year.  We hope you enjoy this unique episode and that it helps you conquer your challenges!

Welcome to this week's episode of The Process Podcast. Music has long been a tool for amateur and pro-cyclists alike. First off, we dive into our proprietary mindset tools and detail how you can use music to elicit desired psychological responses that will support your efforts on and off the bike. After will introduce this week's extraordinary guest, R.J., aka Bear Grillz. Bear Grillz is an American electronic dance music D.J. and record producer based in Denver, Colorado. Tune in as he brings us into his world and explains the entrepreneurial approach to become one of dubstep's most respected names. Next, we discuss the parallels and differences between the music industry and pro-cycling. To conclude, R.J. offers us a lesson on his lucrative side hustle on investing in cryptocurrency. 

In this episode we discuss how to deal with illness and your training.  Right now we are deep in the Winter months and many are struggling with sickness and or coming back from being knocked down.  We bring on CINCH Pro Team Doctor and Cooper University Health Physician Dr Glenn Newell to discuss the best ways to diagnosis and treat the bugs you are battling.  Then we will walk you through the best strategy to get back the fastest to your training and riding.  You won't want to miss this episode as it will save you time and energy this Winter!

What a wild finish to the 2020 Tour de France that was already full of action!  We break down the final stages as well as take a closer look into the GC battle and the outcome in the final time trial. What caused the tables to be turned on the last day of racing?  Was it strategy, fitness, a bad day, why?  Finally, we take a close look at the final days in the Green jersey and KOM competition. 

In this episode we take look closely at Tour de France Stages 16 and 17.  

In this episode we dig deep into Tour de France Stages 14 and 15.  We uncover the mistakes in the Bora tactics that left Peter Sagan short of a stage win and a big points gain in the green jersey as well as look closely at the heated battle of Pogacar and Roglic for the overall win at the Tour.  We also take a close look at why Bernal  struggled as well as predict what will happen in the final week! 

In this episode we look at all that happened (and there was a lot) in  the decisive uphill finish of Stage 13.  EF's Dani Martinez emerged the victor whole Roglic and Pogacar separated themselves for the other favorites.  Listen to find out how this and more evolved!

What an incredible Tour de France it has been!  The CINCH team looks closely in depth at stages 6 - 12 analyzing the sprints, the crashes, the strategies, the nutrition, the crosswinds, the climbs, the breakaways, and the key riders.  

We dive deep into the strategy and execution in the Tour de France Stages 4 and 5 .  We take an inside look at the top performances of the stage winners, the favorites, and the teams.

In this episode we did deep into the first three stages of the Tour de France.  We dig into all the crashes of stage one and what the winner did that stood above the rest.  In Stage 2 we expose the warning signs of weakness that some favorites showed as well as how special timing led to the win. In stage 3 we dive into what makes a good tour breakaway, what happens behind in the chase, and what the stage winner did differently to win the sprint.

The 2020 Tour de France is going to be one for the history books.   In this episode we take an insider look at the teams and the stages that will shape the outcome of the Tour.  Listen to learn which stages are the most important, which ones present opportunity for surprises, and which teams to watch during the race.  

In this episode we unpack the 2020 Criterium du Dauphine, and dive deep into each stage.  We dissect who the key players were, the tactics that we used, and how well each performed within their chosen strategies.  With the Tour de France just days ahead, we look at the key teams and riders form and execution to predict how the Tour de France will shape up.

Team Ineos (Team Sky) has been the dominant force going into the pandemic, winning the Tour the last five years in a row.  However, emerging from the lockdown there is a new team on the block. Jumbo-Visma who, over the quarantine and the last races, appears to have raised the bar over Ineos.  In this episode we unpack both teams, their performances in the last races, and what to expect heading into the last weeks before the Tour de France. 

Road racing is a dangerous sport, but how dangerous does it really have to be?  After the tragic high speed crash we saw in the 2020 Tour of Poland, it is clear change must be made to the sport.  We chat with pro cyclist Lauren De Crescenzo, a TBI survivor, who endured a similar crash like Fabio Jakobson had in Poland.  We dive deep into the dangers of road racing, how we can prevent them, and detail a plan to bring change to the safety of the sport.

Do you want to improve your performance in races and competitive events?  In this podcast we walk you through the seven stages to find progression and success in your racing performances.

This week's episode is all about the Coronavirus from a cyclist's perspective when we interview Rob, a masters cyclist from Boulder, Colorado. On March 21st Rob received a phone call that he was in fact positive for Covid-19. We discuss how he contracted the virus—his initial and current symptoms. Along with how he had to self-advocate to get tested, the medical care he received, and how he is recovering 3 weeks after contracting the virus. Our goal was to share his story to encourage athletes to use caution during these times.

With the season upon us, many people are looking for confirmation in the work that they've done as well as look for information on new places they can improve.  In this episode we dive into and break down the pros/cons of four popular testing methods: Lactate Threshold/VO2 testing, Metabolic Cart testing,  Dexa-scan body composition testing, and Wind Tunnel Testing.  We later reveal a new test which we believe to be the best.    

Preparing for a gravel race can be daunting as it is the ultimate test of fitness, equipment, skill, nutrition, mindset, and strategy.  Dirty Kanza champion and icon of gravel racing, Alison Tetrick, walks us through each and every detail that it takes to master the worlds biggest and toughest gravel event.  This episode will provide you with what you will need to make your gravel rides and events a success.