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Ryan Cooper is the founder of Best Bike Split, Chief Scientist at Training Peaks, and an expert on all things aerodynamics and pacing. We met up with Ryan in Kona to discuss how to achieve perfect pacing, aerodynamic advantages in time trialing, and triathlon tactics.

Topics covered in this episode:

\\u2022 How Ryan Cooper became an expert in TT pacing
\\u2022 Should you go hard or easy on climbs?
\\u2022 How to properly pace a time trial
\\u2022 What cyclists can learn from triathletes
\\u2022 Are bike changes in time trials a good idea?
\\u2022 How much faster one more watt and one less pound can make you
\\u2022 Which is better: lose weight, or gain power?
\\u2022 How to calculate the effect of elevation on aerodynamics and performance
\\u2022 Are deep wheels actually better on a climb?
\\u2022 When do aero helmets become worse than a standard helmet?
\\u2022 Are aero road bikes worth the weight?
\\u2022 How to beat the wind at Kona
\\u2022 Drafting rules and tactics in triathlon
\\u2022 How to use crosswinds to your advantage in triathlon
\\u2022 How to use your starting position to help you in TTs and triathlon
\\u2022 How pros pace differently than amateurs
\\u2022 How to pace the hills on Kona's bike course
\\u2022 What intensity factor is best for a full or half IRONMAN?
\\u2022 One thing you can do to make the biggest aerodynamic gains