Cycling Time Trial Podcast

Dan Bigham, a professional time trial cyclist and co-founder of Wattshop, along with his brother Grant, share insights into their innovative cycling business. They discuss the shift from part-time to full-time roles, navigating pandemic challenges, and the evolution of cycling armrests. The brothers reveal how they adapted during lockdowns by focusing on local engineering and product innovation. They also touch on the competitive landscape of cycling and the future of time trial accessories.

Coach Tim Ramsden, https://blackcatcyclecoaching.com/, joins us to discuss very short interval efforts for the time trialist. Get in touch @markflorence11 cyclingtimetrialpodcast@gmail.com Thanks for downloading the show!

Rob Barrett makes his fourth appearance on the show. Today we review practical applications balancing critical power and aerodynamics. Learn more at www.floataero.com. Contact me @markflorence11 or cyclingtimetrialpodcast@gmail.com Thanks for downloading the show!

Matt Bottrill is a champion time trialist and elite cycling coach. He is the owner of Matt Bottrill Performance Coaching in Coalville, UK. Matt is back to give more details from his last appearance, how to hold the aero tuck while time trialing. https://www.mattbottrillperformancecoaching.com/ I can be contacted @markflorence11 and at cyclingtimetrialpodcast@gmail.com.  

Coach Tim Rasmden of https://blackcatcyclecoaching.com/ is back with talk of the importance of resistance training to your cycling program. Thanks for downloading the show, you can reach me @markflorence11 on Twitter and by e-mail, cyclingtimetrialpodcast@gmail.com.

We last interviewed Matt Bottrill in 2015. In 2014 as he had just won the prestigious Bidlake Prize for his outstanding time trial season to include winning the UK National 50, 25, 10 and pretty much everything he lined up for. At that time we were wishing Matt luck as he ventured into a Triathlon career. A lot has happened since then. We welcome back Matt Bottrill! Get in touch at cyclingtimetrialpodcast@gmail.com or @markflorence11 Find out more about Matt at https://www.mattbottrillperformancecoaching.com/

Dan Bigham, an aerodynamic expert and world record contributor, teams up with Jonny Wale, a track cyclist passionate about physiology. They dive into the thrilling topic of evolving gear sizes and their impact on performance, revealing how technology is pushing boundaries. The duo shares amusing anecdotes about their chaotic yet comical cycling experiences and the camaraderie that forms amidst challenges. They also discuss the evolution of British Cycling, the importance of altitude training, and innovative coaching methods that inspire the next generation of cyclists.

We welcome back Coach Tim Ramsden. Tim is an Association of British Cycling L3 Cycling coach and owner of blackcatcyclecoaching.com. Tim has joined us numerous times for shows on cadence,  time trials for newcomers, Sweet Spot and Threshold training, a full run down on all of the training zones and other topics too numerous to mention.   Welcome back Tim! I can be reached @markflorence11 cyclingtimetrialpodcast@gmail.com Thanks for downloading the show.

From Barnstaple, Devon United Kingdom we welcome Blake Pond. Blake is the founder of NoPinz, now known world wide as an aerodynamic kit innovator. Welcome Blake Pond! Find out more at www.nopinz.com Thanks for downloading the show, get in touch @markflorence11 or cyclingtimetrialpodcast@gmail.com

From the United Kingdom we welcome Alex Mitchell. Alex is probably most well known to this audience as the presenter of the YouTube Channel, Fast Fitness Tips, which have a lot of applications to time trialists and cyclists of all disciplines.  Welcome Alex Mitchell! Here is Alex's YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXlAPVL4Asy7-pcMVWjRCfg Get in touch with me @markflorence11 on twitter and cyclingtimetrialpodcast@gmail.com Thanks for downloading the show.