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The Real Science of Sport Podcast
How Maddie Won The Zwift Academy
Mar 22, 2024
Exploring how Maddie le Roux's determination and hard work led to her victory in the Zwift Academy, showcasing opportunities beyond traditional cycling systems and the evolution of key metrics for cycling performance. Touching on decision-making processes in rugby, concussion reporting challenges, and optimizing cycling performance through training advances. Reflecting on player welfare, stakeholder roles, negotiations, and the exciting competitive seasons ahead.
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- Zwift Academy provided crucial support for aspiring cyclists in terms of training, racing experience, and potentially transitioning to professional teams post-graduation.
- Post-academy, riders faced challenges in marketing themselves to professional teams and lacked structured career development support, emphasizing the need for clearer pathways.
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Experience at the World Cycling Center
At the World Cycling Center, there was support provided in terms of accommodation, meals, bikes, and travel expenses. The focus was on gaining racing experience and developing as riders to potentially transition into bigger or other continental teams. Coaching varied in terms of emphasis on skills training, nutrition, and race dynamics, depending on the coach. Riders needed to focus on individual improvements while racing as a team structure to catch the eye of professional teams for potential further opportunities post-graduation.
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