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Did Fairings Help Jonas Vingegaard Win the Tour de France?
Jonas Vingegaard and Jumbo-Visma had a secret weapon or two at the Tour de France that could of given him a drag reduction of more than 9% that meant savings of 1.5 seconds a kilometre. We dig into the aero impact of this secret weapon and ask some seriou
Did Tramadol Help Nairo Quintana at the Tour de France?
Delving into the controversy surrounding Nairo Quintana's positive tests for tramadol during the 2022 Tour de France. We discuss the complex considerations surrounding the substance's classification, its potential impact on performance, and rece
"From 'Little Guy' to Leader" Jonas Vingegaard Interview
How did Jonas Vingegaard transform from 'the little guy' working at a fish factory to a Jumbo-Visma leader? I have top the top 5 takeaways from a recent Jonas Vingegaard interview before he races in the Vuelta a España 2023.That’s on today’s sho
How Much Do Pro Cyclists Make? Shimano 105 12-Speed Mechanical?
On todays show, and Damian has news on bike launches from Canyon and Bianchi, a glimpse at the potential next-Generation SRAM AXS Shifters, and some other tasty treats, and Peter Sagan real retirement plans for 2024but were starting this show with ins
INEOS using aero undershirts and the Vuelta stuff you missed
In today's QuickSpin Cycling Digest, we dive into new and cool cycling products. We cover Remco Evenepoel's road bike, Lachlan Morton's crazy stem, innovative tools, new aero undershirts, and the stuff you missed at the Vuelta Espana 2023.W
What is the Specialized Speed Sniffer? And what is Peter Sagan doing in Retirement?
In this week's episode of Quick Spin, Damian provides a comprehensive rundown of the latest happenings in the world of cycling.This show covers the new Specialized Tarmac SL8, featuring the "Speed Sniffer" fat head tube. Find out why they
The surprising reason Pro MTB rider uses gum before a race
The surprising reason and performance benefit Pro MTB rider Puck Pieterse uses gum before a race.We dive into the fascinating connection between gum and cycling performance. Plus World Championships Recap, the Evolution of Endurance Training, an Altitude
Pro Cyclist: Jai Hindley - The making of a Giro d'Italia winner
In this episode we talk with Giro d'Italia winner Jai Hindley to find out what it takes to win a Grand Tour. And were not only talking about the 3 weeks during the race, but also the decades of work and journey beforehand. From lifestyle, to family
Cycling Performance Club: Dr. Teun van Erp - How do World Tour cyclists actually train and perform in races? - Part 2 of 2
In this two part series we chat with Dr. Teun van Erp, current data scientist with INEOS Grenadiers, about how World Tour cyclists train and perform during competitions. In our opinion, given Tuens extensive research and experience working with World Tou
Cycling Performance Club: Dr. Teun van Erp - How do World Tour cyclists actually train and perform in races? - Part 1 of 2
In this two part series we chat with Dr. Teun van Erp, current data scientist with INEOS Grenadiers, about how World Tour cyclists train and perform during competitions. In our opinion, given Tuens extensive research and experience working with World Tou