Endurance Unlimited Peak Access Episode 4 — Paris on the Line: The Tour by the Numbers – 2026 Tour de France
Jul 24, 2026
Data-driven breakdowns of race-defining sprints, time trial pacing, and aerodynamic tactics. Intense discussions on crashes, safety, and late-night testing that disrupts recovery. Practical sessions on sprint technique, strength work, and max power bursts. Deep dives into workload, kilojoules, nutrition, and free training plans for durability and phenotype-specific prep.
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McNulty Rode Through After Being Hit By A Car
- McNulty rode the time trial after being hit by a car, showing pro resilience and commitment.
- Joe Lewis mentions McNulty was struck pre-ITT yet still completed the effort at the Tour.
2 a.m. Doping Tests Ruin Recovery Sleep
- Jonathan Vottier's 2 a.m. anti-doping test example showed how testing disrupts sleep and recovery.
- Alex Howes explains sleep loss from night tests removes the biggest single recovery tool riders rely on.
Practice Sprinting With The McEwen Set
- Do Robbie McEwen sprint set once per week to improve neuromuscular sprint skill.
- Josh Lewis describes 8 seated gear sprints (12s every 2min) then 6 big-gear rolling starts for finished-sprint practice.