Train like a Monk

Should you use Critical Power? - The Doctor's Clinic with Doctor Stephen Lane

What is Critical Power? What is W'? How does a mathematical model help solve a physiological problem? We answer these questions, ask some more and consider whether it all actually matters in helping you ride your bike faster. Also some chat about how hunting Strava KOMs can fit into a program and whether comparing yourself to others on cycling's social media platform is a good or bad thing. Find out where you rank in the strava stats world: https://www.marcellobrivio.com/projects/strava-toolbox/

Giro Reco with Jensen Plowright

'Fresh' off the Giro d'Italia Jensen interrupts his week off the bike with a cruise up Col d'Eze to the local boulangerie.We chat about what goes on inside the chaotic final sprints, and what goes on inside Jensen's head. You can decide for yourself which is more scary.Drop a comment if you're a fan of this format and I'll double check the mics stay connected for next time.

What goes into the ideal training program? - The Doctor's Clinic with Dr. Stephen Lane

This week we break down the key sessions we're using with Slane and our other athletes. What are the intervals, which systems are they targeting, and where do they fit into the bigger picture?We also delve into a little sports psychology and mindset discussion on how to attack strength work, hard intervals and training in general.

How can you increase your VO2max power by 50 watts in two weeks? - The Doctor's Clinic with Dr Stephen Lane

Slane is now two weeks into his training program. The focus has been 'mostly' on strength and endurance however he's already seeing rapid improvements in power values well above the bulk of his training. We go into the physiology and adaptations behind getting these watts back after time off, and how quickly the reverse happens.

What’s the best strength training for cyclists? - The Doctor's Clinic with Dr Stephen Lane

Slane gave me a call a few weeks back with a pretty simple assignment: “I want to get fit again, can you write me a program.” After a month off the bike (not sitting on the couch but hiking in Patagonia…) Slane’s numbers are a long way off their best, so in this series we’ll discuss what training we’re using to get back to full fitness and hopefully beyond. In week 1 we discuss strength training, lactate testing and whether everything needs to be easy in a base build starting from square one.