In this discussion, John Wakefield, managing director of Science to Sport and performance coach for Bora-hansgrohe, shares his extensive coaching experience. He emphasizes the importance of recovery as a key to athletic progression, detailing a sub-max test that combines data and subjective feedback. John explains recovery's nuanced aspects, including nutrition, stretching, and mindfulness. He also offers insights into team strategies for maintaining recovery during high-stakes competitions, showcasing a comprehensive approach to optimizing athlete performance.

Coach John Wakefield discusses optimizing cycling performance through training protocols, managing high performance cycling business, addressing knee pain with custom insoles, and using advanced training tools. The podcast also explores the professionalism of cyclist Alexander Kristoff, cycling strategies like torque efforts and interval training, and the impact of cultural differences in professional cycling teams.