Cycling Time Trial Podcast

Specialized aerodynamic guru Mark Cote is one of those individuals on the cutting edge of all things related to bicycle aerodynamics. Mark and fellow aero-geek, Chris Yu, have teamed up to develop a series of YouTube videos which confirms and debunks aerodynamic myths and generally provide some very useful information. Mark was kind enough to sit down for an hour and talk about the new Specialized windtunnel and specific research that will lessen the task of fighting the wind. In part one of the interview, Mark goes over his background and the general story behind the Specialized tunnel. Part two of this interview will air in two weeks and most of the “go faster” stuff will be in that segment. If you have something you would like tested just search for Mark Cote or Chris Yu on twitter and use the hashtag #aeroiseverything.

Michael Hutchinson witnessed the Jens Voigt hour record and he shares his insights. We also review the men's 2014 World Team Time Trial Championship and preview the Individual Men's event. 

Sarah Connolly may just be the foremost authority on all things related to Women’s Professional Cycling. Her excellent website, prowomenscycling.com, is self-described as the “Unofficial Unsanctioned Women's UCI Cycling Blog” and is subtitled “A sweary blog about professional women's cycling.” Her knowledge of women’s cycling is only outdone by her enthusiasm for the sport. Sarah reviews the Women's Team Trial event at the 2014 UCI World Championships and she reviews the individual event. She also updates us on the general state of the sport. 

Michael Hutchinson is quite possibly the world's foremost authority on cycling's hour record. His own attempt was chronicled in his excellent book "The Hour". Michael will be at the track in Grenchen, Switzerland to preview the first attempt at the new format record by Trek Factory Racing's Jens Voigt, and he was kind enough to give us this audio preview. Michael is a must follow on twitter @doctor_hutch, and this will be especially true for this long awaited return to prominance for the hour record.

Tim Ramsden is an Association of British Cycling L3 Cycling coach and owner of blackcatcyclecoaching.com. He describes himself as a cyclist who loves riding and racing and he’s been doing both for 30 years now. In addition to his coaching, he has a First Class honours degree in Physical Education.  The article referenced in today's show can be found at http://tribesports.com/guides/optimal-pedalling-cadence.

Coach Rob Kelley is back (rokcoaching.com) and this time he shares his enthusiasm for the sport of Cyclocross. Cross can be a great compliment to any cyclists year, as it is equal part tough and fun. Okay, so it is more fun in the long run. Cross adds much needed weight bearing activity after a summer of sweating out that calcium on the TT bike, so it is worth considering as the TT season winds down and the Cross season heats up. For 10% off a Cyclocross training plan, go to Rob's website, ROKCoaching.com, and enter the coupon code ttpodcast. 

In part two, we learn of how relationships began with show contributors Cillian Kelley, Sarah Connolly and Suze. We also touch on how doping scandals have affected the show, and how they decided the best way to cover races. Discover more at http://velocast.cc/

Scott O'Raw and John Galloway are the purveyors of the Velocast (http://velocast.cc/), which, in my opinion, is the best cycling podcast available. They combine knowledge, humor and a great production value to their loyal listeners. They discuss the roots of the show and in this episode, how they got Eddy Merckx to do their familiar welcome. Part one of two. 

Training Bible (Joe Friel) coach Rob Kelley gives us a great summer workout to develop the VO2 Max system. Here is the blog page that gives detail of the workout. http://www.rokcoaching.com/develop-vo2max/

Gordy Paulson is the owner of speedmadison.com. He is a World Champion cyclist and sought after coach. In this episode, Gordy talks about how to recognize the symptoms of overtraining, and how to correct the effects if it happens to you.