Cycling Time Trial Podcast
151 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 40 ratingsA cycling podcast loosely focused on Cycling Time Trials. I feature expert interviews in training, aerodynamics and coaching. Also featured are conversations with bike industry experts and some very fast cyclists. Please contact me at [email protected] with guest and show ideas. I also just have some fun and do interviews with cycling related topics of general interest from time to time. It can't all be about going faster right? OK, forget I said that.....
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#184. Dr. Bryce Dyer-What is new in the Time Trial World for 2024.
March 10, 2024 23:16 - 44 minutes - 32.1 MB● From the United Kingdom we welcome back Dr. Bryce Dyer. Dr. Dyer is an Associate Professor and Deputy Head of Department and Engineering at Bournemouth University and a visiting Professor at the University of Bolton. He holds PhD’s in High Performance Product Development and Sports Technology Ethics. You can interact with Bryce on the UK TT Forum and Slowtwitch where he is ukgearmuncher. I can be reached at [email protected] or @markflorence11. Thanks for d...
#183-Brian Stover-Testing Down Under and Disc Brake TT/Tri Bikes
February 11, 2024 16:57 - 38 minutes - 27.3 MB● Joining us today in Tuscon, AZ is Brian Stover. Brian is a Coach with Accelerate3 Coaching. Brian has been a coach for Professional and Age Group triathletes from beginners to World Champs. He is also a co-founder of AeroCamps. Brian is back to talk about a trip to Australia for testing and the decision of whether to update to a disc brake Time Trial or Triathlon bike. ● Welcome Back Brian Stover! Contact Brian at https://accelerate3.com/ I can be reached @markflorence11 o...
#182. Coach Joe Beer-Training and Seasonal Illnesses
January 28, 2024 17:10 - 40 minutes - 26.8 MBWe welcome back Coach Joe Beer. Joe is in Devon, UK and has 30 years of coaching experience with both time trials and triathlon. Joe is the author of three books and hosts a regular multisport podcast, jbst.com. You can learn more by visiting his website, http://www.coachjoebeer.com/. Welcome back Coach Joe Beer! Here is the paper Joe mentioned for Upper Respiratory care. https://pureadmin.qub.ac.uk/ws/portalfiles/portal/316703782/713_Article_Text_3700_1_10_20220417.pdf Tha...
#181. Rob Barrett-Mistakes I Made While Aero Testing
January 15, 2024 17:10 - 36 minutes - 23.8 MB● I am happy welcome back Robert (Rob) Barrett. Rob has been on many times over the years and has had tons of practical advice for aero testing. Today Rob is back to have a look back at what he has learned and things that he would do differently. ● Welcome back Rob! If you would like to get in touch I am on Twitter @markflorence11 and [email protected]. Thanks for downloading the show!
#180. Xavier Disley-Aerocoach Update and Fairing use.
January 06, 2024 19:45 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MB● From Birmingham, UK we welcome back Xavier Disley. Xavier is the Director for AeroCoach in the UK which specializes in finding an optimal mix of aerodynamics and power production. Aerocoach is also a leader in products for the Aerodynamic seeking cyclist. You can find out more at aero-coach.co.uk and visit their facebook page. Follow Aerocoach on twitter @aerocoach and our guest Xavier Disley at @xavierdisley. A warm welcome back to Xavier Disley! Get in touch with me @cyclingtim...
#179. Dr. Barney Garrood-Aerosensor-Available now!
December 09, 2023 16:07 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB● From the United Kingdom we welcome Dr. Barney Garrood, founder of Aerosensor, a new aerodynamic testing device on the market. Aerosensor was founded by former Formula 1 aerodynamicist Dr. Barney Garrood PhD, to create a portable aero performance optimisation system for road, track and time-trial cyclists. ● From the website, aerosensor.tech, “The result of 4 years of research and development, and over 180 design iterations, Aerosensor is a completely new aerodynamic probe d...
#178. Dr. Bryce Dyer-Head down riding in Time Trials
December 02, 2023 15:29 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB● From the United Kingdom we welcome back Dr. Bryce Dyer. Dr. Dyer is an Associate Professor and Deputy Head of Department and Engineering at Bournemouth University and a visiting Professor at the University of Bolton. He holds PhD’s in High Performance Product Development and Sports Technology Ethics. ● Bryce written a number of great articles that appear at Precisionhydration.com and today we are going to discuss the hot topic of the use of aerodynamic fairings with time ...
#177. Brian Stover-Aero Testing with the Gizmo
October 15, 2023 16:16 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBJoining us today in Tuscon, AZ is Brian Stover. Brian is a Coach with Accelerate3 Coaching https://accelerate3.com/. Brian has been a coach for both Professional and Age Group triathletes and cyclists of all levels from cat 5 to national TT champions. Get in touch with Brian at https://accelerate3.com/ I can be reached at [email protected] and @markflorence11 on Twitter Thanks for downloading the show!
#176. Dr. Bryce Dyer-Aero Fairings in Time Trial and Triathlon
September 23, 2023 13:52 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MB● From the United Kingdom we welcome back Dr. Bryce Dyer. Dr. Dyer is an Associate Professor and Deputy Head of Department and Engineering at Bournemouth University and a visiting Professor at the University of Bolton. He holds PhD’s in High Performance Product Development and Sports Technology Ethics. ● Bryce written a number of great articles that appear at Precisionhydration.com and today we are going to discuss the hot topic of the use of aerodynamic fairings with time ...
#175. Marc Graveline-Testing Sylvan Adams to a World Time Trial Championship
September 09, 2023 15:01 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBFrom Montreal Canada we welcome back Marc Graveline. Marc was one of the founders of the original Notio aero testing device. He has developed his own aero testing gadget (The Gizmo) which is being used by professional testers and hopefully will be available to the public at some point soon. Marc had the opportunity to aero optimize Philanthropist Sylvan Adams and he went through the process used to find significant aero gains, enough help Sylvan to an age group championship at the recent UCI...
#174. Marc Graveline-Aero Device Update and Tour de France Analysis
August 27, 2023 16:06 - 36 minutes - 33 MBFrom Canada we welcome back Marc Graveline. Marc is the co-founder of the Notio device, and is one of the (few?) around that can offer a good overview regarding the “State of the Devices”. We also analyse the decisive Tour de France time trial. Welcome back Marc Graveline! Contact me @markflorence11 and [email protected] Thanks for downloading the show!
#173. Andrea Parrish-Chair of Cycling Time Trials in the UK.
May 19, 2023 23:40 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBFrom the United Kingdom we welcome Andrea Parrish. Andrea is the Chair of of the Cycling Time Trials organization which is the governing body for Time Trials in England, Scotland and Wales. Andrea is here to talk about the history of the organization and some of it's current challenges. You can find out more at https://cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/ Contact me at [email protected] or @markflorence11 on Twitter.
#172. Coach Tim Ramsden-All About Zone 2 Training.
March 26, 2023 23:40 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBWe welcome back Coach Tim Ramsden. Tim is an Association of British Cycling L3 Cycling coach and owner of blackcatcyclecoaching.com. Tim has joined us numerous times for shows on cadence, time trials for newcomers, Sweet Spot and Threshold training, a full run down on all of the training zones and other topics too numerous to mention. Today we talk about the hot topic of Zone 2 training. Welcome back Tim!
#171. Coach Joe Beer-Basic Hydration and Nutrition for Athletes
March 12, 2023 23:19 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBWe welcome back Coach Joe Beer. Joe is in the southwest of the UK and has 30 years of coaching experience with cycling related sports of time trials, triathlon, sportives and duathlon. (He's also coached runners, ultra runners and motorsports drivers) Joe is the author of three books and has coached some people this audience will be familiar with including Graeme Obree, and two podcast guests, Blake Pond and Neil Poulton. You can learn more by visiting his website, http://www.coachjoebeer.c...
#170. Jon Thornham-Flo Wheels-Rolling Resistance and Impedance for Wheels and Tires (Tyres)
February 11, 2023 13:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBJon Thornham, Co-Founder and CEO of Flo Wheels. https://flocycling.com/ Joins to talk about Rolling Resistance and Impedance for Wheels and Tires (Tyres). Thanks for downloading the show. Get in touch @markflorence11 and [email protected].
#169. Dr.Bryce Dyer-Focus on Problems over Products
January 29, 2023 18:06 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBHow to be a faster cyclist: Focus on problems over products. In 1994, Graeme Obree successfully broke the world hour record on a homemade bicycle he’d put together with leftover scrap and some old bearings from a washing machine. Despite race officials attempting to block him intermittently as he rode around the track and the governing body trying to legislate him back into obscurity, this was a man who had the foresight to focus on the problem associated with going as fast as possible o...
#168. Coach Joe Beer-End of Season and Winter Prep
October 01, 2022 16:19 - 40 minutes - 37 MBWe welcome back Coach Joe Beer. Joe spends his time between Devon and Cornwall in the UK and has 30 years of coaching experience with both time trials and triathlon. Joe is the author of three books and has a multisport podcast, jbst.com. You can learn more by visiting his website, http://www.coachjoebeer.com/ . Welcome Coach Joe Beer! Get in touch with me @[email protected] and @markflorence11 Thanks for downloading the show!
#167. Marc Graveline-Current State of Aero Testing Devices
August 28, 2022 22:41 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBFrom Canada we welcome Marc Graveline. Marc is the co-founder of the Notio device, and is one of the (few?) around that can offer a good overview regarding the “State of the Devices”. Welcome Marc Graveline! Contact me @markflorence11 and [email protected] Thanks for downloading the show!
#166. Coach Joe Beer, Illness, Crossover, Nitrates and Graeme Obree
June 11, 2022 16:58 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBWe welcome back Coach Joe Beer. Joe is in Devon, UK and has 25 years of coaching experience with both time trials and triathlon. Joe is the author of three books and hosts a regular multisport podcast, jbst.com. You can learn more by visiting his website, http://www.coachjoebeer.com/. Welcome back Coach Joe Beer! Contact me at [email protected] and @markflorence11 Thanks for downloading the show!
#165. Andy Turner-Fueling and Hydration for Short Time Trials
May 28, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBToday on the Cycling Time trial podcast we welcome back Andy Turner. Andy is the founder of ATP Performance which offers Cycle Coaching, Performance Analysis and Sport Science services. Find out more at atpperformance.uk. Andy is a Level 3 Personal Trainer, Level 2 Gym Instructor and British Cycling qualified coach and ride leader. Andy spent three years as a professional cyclist and we are back to talk about fueling and hydration for short time trials. You can also reach Andy at @andytur...
#164. Dr. Bryce Dyer-How to Minimize Performance Decline with Age.
May 15, 2022 17:48 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBFrom the United Kingdom we welcome back Dr. Bryce Dyer. Dyer is an Associate Professor and Deputy Head of Department and Engineering at Bournemouth University and a visiting Professor at the University of Bolton. He holds PhD’s in High Performance Product Development and Sports Technology Ethics. Bryce written a number of great articles that appear at https://www.precisionhydration.com/performance-advice/author/bryce-dyer/ and today we are going to discuss declining performance as one a...
#163. Andy Turner-Battling with COVID-19.
May 01, 2022 18:05 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBToday on the Cycling Time trial podcast we welcome back Andy Turner. Andy is the founder of ATP Performance which offers Cycle Coaching, Performance Analysis and Sport Science services. Find out more at atpperformance.uk. Andy is a Level 3 Personal Trainer, Level 2 Gym Instructor and British Cycling qualified coach and ride leader. Andy spent three years as a professional cyclist and we are back to talk about his challenges with COVID-19. You can also reach Andy at @andyturner123. Thanks fo...
#162. Andy Turner and the development of the Rule 28 Neo Skinsuit System
March 20, 2022 18:11 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBToday on the Cycling Time trial podcast we welcome Andy Turner. Andy is the founder of ATP Performance which offers Cycle Coaching, Performance Analysis and Sport Science services. Find out more at atpperformance.uk. Andy is a Level 3 Personal Trainer, Level 2 Gym Instructor and British Cycling qualified coach and ride leader. Andy spent three years as a professional cyclist and he came to my attention more when I tweeted about the new Rule 28 Neo Skinsuit “system”. Welcome Andy Turner! ...
#161. Rob Barrett-Time Trial Safety for the Pros and all of us.
March 07, 2022 23:37 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBVery nice to welcome back Rob Barrett of www.floataero.com. Rob is offers aerodynamic testing for all, and came back to join in a discussion of time trial safety after the Egan Bernal crash and subsequent Chris Froome comments. Get in touch with Rob at his website and contact me at [email protected], @markflorence11 and markflorence11 on Instagram. Thanks for downloading the show!
#160. Dr. Mark Pharaoh-New Tech for Chain Waxing
February 19, 2022 13:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBPyramid Cycle Design is a micro business based in Coventry, UK. They are passionate about all types of cycling and want to make the fastest and most innovative products on the market. Dr Mark Pharaoh established a composites consultancy business, Pyramid Composite Design, in 2012. Before that, he spent nearly 20 years working as a senior research fellow at the Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of Warwick, working on various automotive and aerospace projects involving ...
#159. Dr. Bryce Dyer-Maintaining motivation as you get older.
February 05, 2022 13:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBFrom the United Kingdom we welcome Dr. Bryce Dyer. Dyer is an Associate Professor and Deputy Head of Department and Engineering at Bournemouth University and a visiting Professor at the University of Bolton. He holds PhD’s in High Performance Product Development and Sports Technology Ethics. Bryce wrote a great article about Maintaining Motivation for Training as one gets older and I thought it would be a great topic for a podcast. Get in touch with Bryce through the TT Forum http://ww...
#158. Coach Joe Beer-Surviving the Winter Training Doldrums
January 22, 2022 17:37 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBWe welcome back Coach Joe Beer. Joe is in Devon, UK and has 25 years of coaching experience with both time trials and triathlon. Joe is the author of three books and hosts a regular multisport podcast, jbst.com. You can learn more by visiting his website, http://www.coachjoebeer.com/. Welcome back Coach Joe Beer!
#157. Alan Murchison-Performance Chef
December 11, 2021 13:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBFrom the United Kingdom we welcome Alan Murchison. Alan is a Michelin starred chef with over 25 years of experience in Michelin starred kitchens and has worked in some of the best in the UK. Alan held a Michelin star for over a decade & had 4 AA Rosettes while executive Chef at L'Ortolan restaurant in Berkshire. He now runs a Performance Chef which offer personalised food & nutrition plans for amateur & world class riders. Welcome Alan! Get in touch at www.performancechef.com...
#156. Physiotherapist/Coach/Fitter Neil Poulton and Crank Arm Length.
November 27, 2021 13:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBFrom Switzerland we welcome back Physiotherapist/Coach/Fitter Neil Poulton. Neil was on the show a while back discussing common cycling injuries and today we are going to delve into the topic of crank arm length. Welcome back Neil! Contact info [email protected] www.summitcyclecoaching.co.uk I can be reached @markflorence11 and [email protected]. Thanks for downloading the show!
#155. Coach Tim Ramsden-COVID athletes and off season program.
November 13, 2021 17:07 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBWe welcome back Coach Tim Ramsden. Tim is an Association of British Cycling L3 Cycling coach and owner of blackcatcyclecoaching.com. Tim has joined us numerous times for shows on cadence, time trials for newcomers, Sweet Spot and Threshold training, a full run down on all of the training zones and other topics too numerous to mention. Today we talk about off season transition and what in the world do we do over the winter. Welcome back Tim!
#154. Heath Dotson-Classics Riders and Teams
February 14, 2021 00:21 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBHeath Dotson @heathdotson of HDcoaching.net is back with Pro Cycling talk, The Classics. I am at [email protected] and @markflorence11 Thanks for downloading and listening!
#153. Xavier Disley Part 2. Disc Brake TT bikes and the Aerocoach Store
February 06, 2021 17:10 - 22 minutes - 20.1 MBPart 2 of our most recent chat with Xavier Disley. Disc brake TT bikes and the Aerocoach store. You can find out more at aero-coach.co.uk and visit their facebook page. Follow Aerocoach on twitter @aerocoach and our guest Xavier Disley at @xavierdisley. I am at [email protected] and @markflorence11
#152. Xavier Disley-Pro Tour Teams and Fast Tires (Pt. 1of 2)
January 24, 2021 23:36 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBFrom Birmingham, UK we welcome back Xavier Disley. He is the Director for AeroCoach in the UK which specializes in finding an optimal mix of aerodynamics and power production both on the track and in wind tunnels! Aerocoach is renowned for testing athletes at all ability levels and for developing products for time trialists and all cyclists. You can find out more at aero-coach.co.uk and visit their facebook page. Follow Aerocoach on twitter @aerocoach and our guest Xavier Disley at @xavierdi...
#151. Chris Fennell, Elite Tester and Exercise Physiology Researcher
January 16, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBToday on the Cycling Time trial podcast we welcome Chris Fennell . Chris is an avid, active and very successful time trialist in the UK through his team The Independent Pedaler. Chris is also a Master’s student Researcher at Kent University’s School of Sport and Exercise Science. Follow Chris at @chris_fennell5 I am at [email protected] or @markflorence11 Thanks for downloading the show!
#150. Heath Dotson-Grand Tour Riders-Part 2
January 09, 2021 00:45 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBHeath Dotson @heathdotson of HDcoaching.net is back with Pro Cycling talk, Grand Tour Riders, part 1. I am at [email protected] and @markflorence11 Thanks for downloading and listening!
#149. Heath Dotson-Pro Cycling talk, Grand Tour riders, Part 1.
January 02, 2021 19:33 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBHeath Dotson @heathdotson of HDcoaching.net is back with Pro Cycling talk, Grand Tour Riders, part 1. I am at [email protected] and @markflorence11 Thanks for downloading and listening!
#148. Jonathan Shubert-100 miles < 3 Hours-The Aero Details
November 15, 2020 17:34 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBJonathan Shubert is back and we geek out about how one can go 100 miles under three hours. Follow Jon @howmuchcanusee. I am at @markflorence11 [email protected]
#147. Jonathan Shubert, 100 miles, under three hours, with Michael Broadwith
November 09, 2020 02:06 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBToday on the Cycling Time trial podcast we welcome Jonathan Shubert and Michael Broadwith. They are from the UK and members of the Arctic Aircon Race Team. Jonathan has been in the time trial/cycling news a lot lately due to an eye-popping 100 mile time trial in 2:57:58, which translates to 33.714 mph or 54.26 mph. Thanks to Simon Bromley of Bike Radar for doing the math on this but to put it into further perspective, the ride is the equivalent of 10-10 mile TT’s at 17:48 or 4-25 mile TT’s a...
#146. The Notio Aerometer
September 01, 2020 14:54 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBToday a podcast in three parts. Rob Barrett @floataero the team from Notio. https://notio.ai/products/notio-ride-tracker And Rob again. We discuss the Notio Aerometer. Is it a practical aero testing solution for you? I can be reached @markflorence11 or [email protected].
#145. Dan Bigham and Mike Booker, Anemoi Extentsions and Speed Seeka
August 21, 2020 18:33 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBDan Bigham is back with Wattshop product designer Mike Booker to discuss the Anemoi Aero Extension system and the new Speed Seeka device. Find it all here: https://www.shopforwatts.co.uk/ I am at [email protected] and @markflorence11. Thanks for downloading the show!
#144. Dan and Grant Bigham, Wattshop and more...
August 18, 2020 22:02 - 42 minutes - 39 MBWe welcome Dan and Grant Bigham to talk about Wattshop and many other things. Find out more at https://www.shopforwatts.co.uk/ I am at @markflorence11 and [email protected]. Thanks for downloading the show!
#143. Coach Tim Ramdsen-Very short training intervals for the TT rider.
July 26, 2020 14:44 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBCoach Tim Ramsden, https://blackcatcyclecoaching.com/, joins us to discuss very short interval efforts for the time trialist. Get in touch @markflorence11 [email protected] Thanks for downloading the show!
#142. Rob Barrett, Balancing Critical Power and Aero Efficiency.
June 27, 2020 00:14 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBRob Barrett makes his fourth appearance on the show. Today we review practical applications balancing critical power and aerodynamics. Learn more at www.floataero.com. Contact me @markflorence11 or [email protected] Thanks for downloading the show!
#141. Coach Matt Bottrill-Tips to hold the aero position.
June 07, 2020 15:24 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBMatt Bottrill is a champion time trialist and elite cycling coach. He is the owner of Matt Bottrill Performance Coaching in Coalville, UK. Matt is back to give more details from his last appearance, how to hold the aero tuck while time trialing. https://www.mattbottrillperformancecoaching.com/ I can be contacted @markflorence11 and at [email protected].
#140. Coach Tim Ramsden, The Importance of Resistance Training
May 25, 2020 23:28 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBCoach Tim Rasmden of https://blackcatcyclecoaching.com/ is back with talk of the importance of resistance training to your cycling program. Thanks for downloading the show, you can reach me @markflorence11 on Twitter and by e-mail, [email protected].
#139. Matt Bottrill, Postman to Elite Coach
April 05, 2020 16:16 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBWe last interviewed Matt Bottrill in 2015. In 2014 as he had just won the prestigious Bidlake Prize for his outstanding time trial season to include winning the UK National 50, 25, 10 and pretty much everything he lined up for. At that time we were wishing Matt luck as he ventured into a Triathlon career. A lot has happened since then. We welcome back Matt Bottrill! Get in touch at [email protected] or @markflorence11 Find out more about Matt at https://www.mattbottrillpe...
#138. Dan Bigham & Jonny Wale, Track Records-British Cycling and more.
March 28, 2020 16:10 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBToday on the Cycling Time trial podcast we welcome back Dan Bigham, and for the first time Jonny Wale. Track records fall like water and British Cycling. I am at [email protected] @markflorence11 Thanks for downloading the show!
#137. Coach Tim Ramsden, Navigating training in uncertain times
March 24, 2020 23:20 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBWe welcome back Coach Tim Ramsden. Tim is an Association of British Cycling L3 Cycling coach and owner of blackcatcyclecoaching.com. Tim has joined us numerous times for shows on cadence, time trials for newcomers, Sweet Spot and Threshold training, a full run down on all of the training zones and other topics too numerous to mention. Welcome back Tim! I can be reached @markflorence11 [email protected] Thanks for downloading the show.
#136. Blake Pond of Nopinz. Clothing Innovators for Time Trialists and Triathletes. .
February 01, 2020 19:50 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBFrom Barnstaple, Devon United Kingdom we welcome Blake Pond. Blake is the founder of NoPinz, now known world wide as an aerodynamic kit innovator. Welcome Blake Pond! Find out more at www.nopinz.com Thanks for downloading the show, get in touch @markflorence11 or [email protected]
#135. Alex Mitchell of Fast Fitness Tips
January 11, 2020 13:00 - 33 minutes - 32.3 MBFrom the United Kingdom we welcome Alex Mitchell. Alex is probably most well known to this audience as the presenter of the YouTube Channel, Fast Fitness Tips, which have a lot of applications to time trialists and cyclists of all disciplines. Welcome Alex Mitchell! Here is Alex's YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXlAPVL4Asy7-pcMVWjRCfg Get in touch with me @markflorence11 on twitter and [email protected] Thanks for downloading the show.