Cycling Performance Club: Skills Training, Openers & Training Plans

Published: June 14, 2021, 3 p.m.

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Host topics covered on this episode:

1:45 Developing an athlete\\u2019s skills. Does skills training find its way into a training program? When is the right time to focus on training skills?

23:30 Do pre-race openers (or primers) give a performance benefit to the athlete. Is there any research supporting this?

43:40 Is there merit in implementing a \\u2018prepackaged\\u2019 training plan for endurance athletes?

Audience topics:

1:04:30 Positive feedback from Manthan.

1:06:30 Luca wants to know if a prepackaged plan is applicable for an absolute beginner level athlete.

1:08:50 Which is the most reliable test (if any) for determining FTP? Does this change depend on rider type (sprinter vs. climber)?

1:14:00 The relationship between Peak Power Output and FTP.

1:18:10 Determining FTP from methods outside of testing.


This episodes panel:

Jason Boynton PhD

boyntoncoaching.com

Damian Ruse

semiprocycling.com

Cyrus Monk

cyclistscientist.com


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