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That Triathlon ShowCycling training methods from the WorldTour with Stephen Barrett, Head Coach of Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale and coach of Felix GallStephen Barrett is a cycling coach from Ireland, working as the head coach of the UCI WorldTour team Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale, and coaching several of the riders on the team personally, including GC contender Felix Gall. In this interview we discuss the inner workings of a WorldTour team, and a lot of nuts and bolts training topics right from the top of the world of professional cycling. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: Stephen's training principles and coaching methodologyPeriodisation strategies and training through race blocksTapering for important one-day races like the classics and for Grand ToursThe imp...
2025-12-111h 30
That Triathlon ShowTriathlon Base Training Series 3 - CyclingDo you want to level up your cycling this off-season? Then this episode is a must-listen, with detailed and practical guidance for your bike training during the base training phase, presented by Scientific Triathlon coaches Mikael Eriksson and Jack Hutchens.HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: Key training principles for cycling in the off-seasonWhat types of workouts do we recommend for this time of year?How important is training volume on the bike?Riding on different types of bikes, and riding indoors vs. outdoorsBike fitting, aero testing, and position optimisationListener questions...and Jack's "Surprise Segment": goal setting in t...
2025-11-201h 03
That Triathlon ShowLuca Zenti - UAE Team ADQ coach on Tour de France Femmes and bike training for triathletes | EP#469Luca Zenti is a coach and data analyst for the UCI Women's WorldTour team UAE Team ADQ, and a triathlon coach working with Kate Waugh, Gregory Barnaby, Seth Rider and Max Stapley. In this interview, we discuss the training and the (ever-increasing) race demands in women's cycling, as well as bike training for triathletes, with examples from Kate Waugh's and Gregory Barnaby's preparation for T100 London. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: Luca's coaching style and training principlesA look back at the Tour de France Femmes, including highs and lowsWhat does it take to win a mountain stage, a...
2025-08-211h 16
That Triathlon ShowJohn Wakefield of Red Bull BORA hansgrohe - cycling coach and bike fitter | EP#465John Wakefield is a cycling coach and bike fitter. He is a coach and Director of Development at Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe, and coaches riders at the World Tour level, as well as working directly with and managing the U23 and younger development teams. In this interview, we dive deep into John's thoughts training and coaching, as well as his approach to bike fitting in detail. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: John's training philosophyThe importance of focusing on recovery and adaptation to trainingUsing a submaximal test to measure training response and readinessThe volume and intensity of...
2025-07-141h 14
That Triathlon ShowSebastian Sitko, PhD | EP#376Sebastian Sitko, PhD, is a professor in sports science at the University of Zaragoza, a cycling and endurance sports coach, and a passionate athlete himself. In this interview we discuss a number of topics spanning a wide range from science and physiology to practical application and training principles. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -FTP: is it useful, and how to test it? How does it correspond to physiological markers? -VO2max: is it important to know it, and if you do want to know it, how to go about it? -L...
2023-02-061h 08