Semi-Pro Cycling

By Damian Ruse

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Welcome to the Semi-Pro Cycling feed. Home of Ride Better, Faster, and The Cycling Performance Club podcasts. Expert insights and exploration of all things cycling racing and training.

Episode Date
How Much Do Pro Cyclists Make? Shimano 105 12-Speed Mechanical?
Sep 02, 2023
"From 'Little Guy' to Leader" Jonas Vingegaard Interview
Sep 02, 2023
Did Fairings Help Jonas Vingegaard Win the Tour de France?
Sep 02, 2023
Did Tramadol Help Nairo Quintana at the Tour de France?
Sep 02, 2023
INEOS using aero undershirts and the Vuelta stuff you missed
Sep 02, 2023
The surprising reason Pro MTB rider uses gum before a race
Sep 02, 2023
What is the Specialized Speed Sniffer? And what is Peter Sagan doing in Retirement?
Sep 02, 2023
Pro Cyclist: Jai Hindley - The making of a Giro d'Italia winner
Jul 20, 2022
Cycling Performance Club: Dr. Teun van Erp - How do World Tour cyclists actually train and perform in races? - Part 2 of 2
Jun 23, 2022
Cycling Performance Club: Dr. Teun van Erp - How do World Tour cyclists actually train and perform in races? - Part 1 of 2
May 28, 2022
Cycling Performance Club: Dr. Elisabetta Borgia- A new emphasis and approach to sport psychology in cycling performance
May 16, 2022
Cycling Performance Club: Luke Plapp - From world class track cyclist to World Tour road racer
May 06, 2022
Cycling Performance Club: Dr. Nicholas Jamnick- Down the rabbit hole of exercise intensity, Part 2 of 2
Apr 26, 2022
Cycling Performance Club: Dr. Nick Jamnick - Down the rabbit hole of exercise intensity, Part 1 of 2
Apr 18, 2022
Cycling Performance Club: Shannon Malseed - Life lessons in mental wellness and high performance
Apr 05, 2022
Cycling Performance Club: Dr. Dajo Sanders- Research evolved into practice at the highest level of cycling performance, Part 2 of 2
Mar 22, 2022
Cycling Performance Club: Dr. Dajo Sanders- Research evolved into practice at the highest level of cycling performance, Part 1 of 2
Mar 10, 2022
Cycling Performance Club: Australian road nats, training apps, the coach’s role in athlete success, and CP musings
Feb 17, 2022
Cycling Performance Club: Simon Jones- Coaching, science, and a post-marginal gains world
Feb 01, 2022
Cycling Performance Club: What is best practice for implementing critical power into your training? w/ Jason Bartram, PhDc, Part 2
Jan 24, 2022
Cycling Performance Club: What is best practice for implementing critical power into your training? w/ Jason Bartram, PhDc, Part 1
Jan 17, 2022
Cycling Performance Club: Dr. Paolo Menaspà - A master generalist in high-performance sport
Dec 17, 2021
Performance Mind Operating System
Dec 03, 2021
Cycling Performance Club Bonus: How the Cold Impacts Performance
Nov 26, 2021
Cycling Performance Club: Harry Sweeny - Performance lessons from a World Tour neo-pro
Nov 20, 2021
Cycling Performance Club: Jimmy Whelan
Nov 10, 2021
Cycling Performance Club: Paradigms of Performance
Nov 06, 2021
Lessons from my first year coaching in the World Tour
Oct 28, 2021
Cycling Performance Club: Should we be blood lactate testing cyclists?- Part 2
Oct 20, 2021
Cycling Performance Club: Should we be blood lactate testing cyclists?- Part 1
Oct 13, 2021
Cycling Performance Club: Everesting Guide
Oct 05, 2021
Cycling Performance Club: An exercise in intervention evaluation: Does nasal breathing improve performance?
Sep 24, 2021
Cycling Performance Club: What you need to consider when testing cyclists- Part 2
Sep 16, 2021
Cycling Performance Club: What you need to consider when testing cyclists- Part 1
Sep 09, 2021
What does it take to prepare for a Grand Tour?
Aug 31, 2021
Cycling Performance Club: Cyclist case study challenge!
Aug 25, 2021
Cycling Performance Club: Is that true?! Does that even improve cycling performance?!
Aug 19, 2021
Cycling Performance Club: Are you pacing your intervals effectively?
Aug 10, 2021
Cycling Performance Club: What is the Best Cycling Warm Up?
Aug 03, 2021
Cycling Performance Club: Threshold, Thresholds, Thresholds?
Jul 27, 2021
Cycling Performance Club: Can we cut ~40% off of race time in one year for a gravel endurance race?
Jul 19, 2021
Cycling Performance Club: Wasn’t FTP Supposed to be Dead? & The Pathway(s) from Amateur Cyclist to Pro.
Jul 13, 2021
Cycling Performance Club: Layman’s Articles vs. Scientific Articles, Coaching To-Do Lists.
Jul 05, 2021
Cycling Performance Club: Session Failure, Training around Carbs & the “Ultimate FTP Builder” Session.
Jun 28, 2021
Cycling Performance Club: Does core strength increase FTP, Purpose behind VO2max tests and Rest weeks.
Jun 22, 2021
Cycling Performance Club: Skills Training, Openers & Training Plans
Jun 14, 2021
Introducing: The Cycling Performance Club Podcast
Jun 07, 2021
A Look at Sepp Kuss and Consistency
May 07, 2021
Preparing for the first race of the season
Apr 02, 2021
Cycling Science Digest Chat + The Future of Training Platforms
Mar 12, 2021
Heat, Intervals and Performance with Jason Boynton Ph.D.
Feb 25, 2021
Muscle Oxygenation for Cycling Training
Feb 11, 2021
A product and a primer on muscle oxygenation and muscle activation
Feb 04, 2021
Body monitoring for sports performance
Jan 20, 2021
How to read a scientific study (and why it’s essential for coaches)
Jan 04, 2021
Muscle fibre typology and the individual responses to training
Dec 10, 2020
Does time of day impact performance?
Nov 28, 2020
How To Analyse Ride Files and Bike the World
Nov 05, 2020
How to Finish Strong on Long Rides + Heat Training in 2020
Oct 21, 2020
How to Win an Elite Men's Mountain Bike World Cup
Oct 07, 2020
Victor Campenaerts’s Training and Numbers
Sep 30, 2020
Aero Testing Field Guide + Supersapiens CGM
Sep 23, 2020
Power Speed Profile Aerobic Assessment
Sep 11, 2020
7 Common Mistakes that Cyclists Make (and How to Fix Them)
Sep 09, 2020
Compound Training: How smart cyclists build assets for an unfair growth advantage
Sep 02, 2020
Power Speed Profile Anaerobic Assessment
Aug 28, 2020
Power Speed Profile: A more specific performance comparison tool for cyclists
Aug 26, 2020
The Latest Science on High Intensity Intervals and Foam Rolling
Aug 19, 2020
A Breathing Toolkit for Focus and Motivation & N+1 Adventure Road Bikes
Aug 12, 2020
The Scientific Way to Learn Cycling Skills Faster
Aug 05, 2020
Training in 2030 + How to Increase Repeated Sprints and Power Output
Jul 29, 2020
The Most Underrated Skill for Coaches and Athletes
Jul 22, 2020
The 8 Best Cycling Tips You’ll Ever Hear
Jul 15, 2020
The Transition to Triathlon
May 22, 2020
Introducing INSDIE - Targeted Nutrition
Dec 13, 2018
Introducing INSIDE
Nov 27, 2018
High pressure washing, calming nerves before a race, dual-sided power meters, and more
Apr 12, 2018
How to fuel evening rides, going tubeless and choosing the right insoles
Mar 22, 2018
Altitude Training for Cyclists Revisited
Mar 15, 2018
Stages Power meter failure rate, the latest on carboloading, and how to get your confidence back after a crash.
Mar 07, 2018
Life After a Power Meter - Gaining Watts by Going Aero
Mar 01, 2018
The Coffee Stop, Ripped Lycra, Foam Rollers, MIPS and more
Feb 15, 2018
Mental Fitness - Finding Fuel in an Empty Tank
Jan 31, 2018
Understanding Your Headroom to Grow as a Cyclist
Jan 17, 2018
The Two-Sides of Pro Cycling with Phil Gaimon (Part 2)
Jan 03, 2018
The Two-Sides of Pro Cycling with Phil Gaimon
Dec 20, 2017
In Defence of the Mamil (and Why They Are Complex Creatures)
Dec 06, 2017
The Relentless Pursuit of Cycling Aerodynamics
Nov 22, 2017
Broken Arm Riding, Trainer Mats & How to Brake with Carbon Rims
Aug 22, 2017
How to Keep Sweat Out of Your Eyes, What’s the Step up to Masters Like & What is the Single Most Important Thing You Can do to Reduce Sick Days?
Aug 03, 2017
Should You Run, Can You Use an Enduro Bike for Racing & Should You Ditch Your Garmin for Better Results?
Jul 06, 2017
SPC141 - Why You Are Fit And Unhealthy & What to do About It
Jun 07, 2017
How to Lose Fat, Plan For a Cyclocross Series & Are Dual Suspension Bikes Inefficient?
May 16, 2017
SPC140 - Finding Longevity in Cycling (How to Ride Forever)
Apr 28, 2017
Semi-Pro Cycling Update
Mar 24, 2017
How to Ride With Slower Riders, Pre-rolls, & Should You Buy a Canyon?
Oct 27, 2016
New Rider Rides, Training Motivation, & Cleaning White Bikes
Oct 20, 2016
Smooth Legs, Bikepacking, & Rider Etiquette
Oct 09, 2016
Cheap Trainers, Sore Arses, & Lumens
Oct 06, 2016
Interval Road Hunting, 2x20s & W Prime Balance
Sep 28, 2016
Which Road Bike for $3500? Should You Ditch Strava for Training Peaks, & Should You Ditch Active Recovery in Zone 1.
Sep 26, 2016
New Rider Fitness Gains, Offseason Riding, & Being Chased by a Dog
Sep 14, 2016
Garmin Alternatives, Testing for Repeatability & Criterium Tips
Sep 09, 2016
When to Plan a Training Camp
Dec 16, 2015
The ‘Online’ Road to Cycling Success
Nov 15, 2015
A Stair Step Approach to Improving Your Sprint
Oct 22, 2015
Getting Ahead with Mentorship
Oct 15, 2015
SPC139 - Velocity Based Training to Fine Tune Your Strength
Jul 15, 2015
SPC138 - Big Data and Decision Optimisation for Racing.mp3
Jun 26, 2015
SPC137 - Advice to a Young Athlete
May 20, 2015
SPC136 - The Best Supplements for Cycling Performance
Apr 29, 2015
SPC135 - Don’t Get Dropped : Analyse Your Bunch Ride
Apr 08, 2015
SPC134 - Strategies for Treatment and Prevention of Burnout
Mar 25, 2015
SPC133 - Does Poor Air Quality Mean Poor Performance?
Mar 18, 2015
SPC132 - The Effect of Green Tea on Performance
Mar 04, 2015
SPC131 - Energy Systems Explained
Feb 25, 2015
SPC130 - A Users Guide to Fueling with Fat and Carbs
Feb 18, 2015
SPC129 - Race Day Team Tactics
Feb 11, 2015
SPC128 - Forecasting and Benchmarking Performance with Alan Couzens
Feb 05, 2015
SPC127 - Periodization: Are You Doing it Right?
Jan 22, 2015
SPC126 - How to Apply Science to your Cycling with Jason Boynton M.S.
Jan 14, 2015
SPC125 - The Best Innovation Tech from 2014
Jan 07, 2015
SPC124 - How to Crush Crits and Be a Better Racer
Dec 10, 2014
SPC123 - Peaking and Tapering Revisited
Dec 04, 2014
SPC122 - Cycling Interval Training Basics
Nov 26, 2014
SPC121 - Rider Hot Seat: Barron Mendelssohn
Nov 20, 2014
SPC120 - How to Make the Most of Your Coaching
Nov 12, 2014
SPC119 - When Should You Make a Coaching Switch?
Nov 05, 2014
SPC118 - How to Become a Better Climber
Oct 29, 2014
SPC117 - Pedal Forces, Vibration and Performance
Oct 23, 2014
SPC116 - Teamwork Wins Races with Nick Traggis
Oct 15, 2014
SPC115 - Turning PRO the Carter Jones Way
Oct 08, 2014
SPC114 - Pacing and Performance Measurement Using VAM
Oct 01, 2014
SPC113 - Inspiratory Muscle Training for Cycling Endurance
Sep 24, 2014
SPC112 - How to Add Split Sessions to Your Training
Sep 18, 2014
SPC111 - Building Systems for Performance with Keith Flory of Drapac PRO Cycling
Sep 10, 2014
SPC110 - How to Prepare for a Stage Race
Sep 03, 2014
SPC109 - Maximal Aerobic Power (MAP) Testing Explained
Aug 27, 2014
SPC108 - Your Yearly Review Process
Aug 20, 2014
SPC107 - The Difference Between Fitness and Endurance
Aug 14, 2014
SPC106 - Predictions for the Future of Bike Technology
Aug 06, 2014
SPC105 - The Highs and Lows of Altitude Training for Cyclists
Jul 30, 2014
SPC104 - Back to Training Basics with Max Testa
Jul 23, 2014
SPC103 - How to Start with Mobility and Stability
Jul 16, 2014
SPC102 - The Easy Way to Set Training Routes
Jul 09, 2014
SPC101 - How to Set Process, Performance and Outcome Goals
Jul 02, 2014
SPC100 - Jake Kauffmann: From Rugby Player to Semi-Pro Hitter
Jun 25, 2014
SPC099 - Does Running Impact Cycling Performance
Jun 18, 2014
SPC098 - Training Strategy and Discipline Selection with Colby Pearce
Jun 11, 2014
SPC097 - Learning from Cadel and his Career
Jun 04, 2014
SPC096 - 6 Components to a Successful Training Plan
May 28, 2014
SPC095 - The Truth About Cycling Knowledge
May 21, 2014
SPC094 - The 5 Phases of Semi-Pro Cyclist Development
May 07, 2014
SPC093 - The Top Powermeter Purchase Considerations
Apr 30, 2014
SPC092 - Brain Training to Perform Under Pressure
Apr 23, 2014
SPC091 - Increase Your Pain Threshold with Practice
Apr 16, 2014
SPC090 - Evaluating Your Race Performance with Race Reports.mp3
Apr 09, 2014
SPC089 - An Introduction to Power Based Training
Apr 02, 2014
SPC088 - How to Budget Your Upgrades with Andy Blair
Mar 26, 2014
SPC087 - Turning Pro the Phil Gaimon Way
Mar 19, 2014
SPC086 - Plyometrics Training for Cyclists
Mar 12, 2014
SPC085 - Surviving Sportives and Epic Rides with Matt de Neef
Mar 05, 2014
SPC084 - Demystifying Sprint Technique with Jonathan Fraley
Feb 26, 2014
SPC083 - Pre-Season Checkup: Make Sure You're Ready for Race Season
Feb 19, 2014
SPC082 - How to Manage Your Stress Budget by Jesse Kropelnicki
Feb 12, 2014
SPC081 - Valuable Lessons from Brailsford’s Performance Framework
Feb 05, 2014
SPC080 - Unlocking the Power of Indoor Group Training with Richard Wharton
Jan 29, 2014
SPC079 - 5 Key Cycling Performance Skills
Jan 22, 2014
SPC078 - Managing Your Goals with Accountability
Jan 15, 2014
SPC077 - How to Build Your Confidence
Jan 07, 2014
SPC076 - Your Guide to Understanding Power Training Metrics
Jan 01, 2014
SPC075 - Joe Friel on Periodisation, Champions and Longevity.mp3
Dec 18, 2013
SPC074 - Winter Cross Training for Cyclists
Dec 11, 2013
SPC073 - 7 High Performance Principles for Cycling
Dec 04, 2013
SPC072 - Prime Cycling Framework by Jim Taylor PhD
Nov 28, 2013
SPC071 - The Dangers of Long Term Endurance Exercise
Nov 20, 2013
SPC070 - Alcohol and Cycling Performance
Nov 13, 2013
SPC069 - Next Level Tech A Peek into Cutting Edge PRO Technology
Nov 06, 2013
SPC068 - Cycling Training Camps (or Cycling Holiday) Top Tips
Oct 30, 2013
SPC067 - Constant Improvement Lessons with Dr. Stephen McGregor
Oct 23, 2013
SPC066 - Training with Intensity Year Round with Chris Harnish
Oct 17, 2013
SPC065 - Testing Restedness : Weekly Monitoring for Cyclists
Oct 09, 2013
SPC064 - 12 Step 'A' Race Performance Planning Process
Oct 02, 2013
SPC063 - How to Pick Your Races
Sep 25, 2013
SPC062 - How Ageing Affects Your Cycling Performance (and What to Do About It)
Sep 18, 2013
SPC061 - What Have You Done This Season?
Sep 11, 2013
SPC060 - Aerodynamic Fit Testing - Is It a Real Option?
Sep 04, 2013
SPC059 - The Role of Genes and Practice in Cycling
Aug 28, 2013
SPC058 - Solving the Cycling Cramps Prevention and Treatment Mystery
Aug 21, 2013
SPC057 - Plotting Your Pace in a Time Trial Race
Aug 14, 2013
SPC056 - Criterium Racing: Tips, Tactics and Strategy
Aug 07, 2013
SPC055 - Six Steps to Perfect Tire Pressure
Jul 31, 2013
SPC054 - Nutrition and Performance Month Highlights and Wrap Up
Jul 24, 2013
SPC053 - Weight Management and Racing Lean
Jul 17, 2013
SPC052 - Cycling Sports Nutrition: Science, Trends and Surprises.
Jul 10, 2013
SPC051 - Why the Gut Should be at the Centre of Your Universe
Jul 03, 2013
SPC050 - Everything a Cyclist Should Know About Massage
Jun 26, 2013
SPC049 - Making the Grade: 6 Ways to Survive Being Upgraded
Jun 19, 2013
SPC048 - Biomarkers of Performance and Optimising Your Blood
Jun 12, 2013
SPC047 - The Power of Habit Design
Jun 05, 2013
SPC046 - Tapering and Peaking for Optimal Cycling Performance.mp3
May 29, 2013
SPC045 - Planning Your Race and Split-Second Decisions
May 22, 2013
SPC044 - Solving the Mechanical Efficiency of Your Hips and Ankles
May 16, 2013
SPC043 - Judging Your Intensity by Feel
May 08, 2013
SPC042 - Cleat Position: Getting Your Power to the Pedal with Steve Hogg
May 01, 2013
SPC041 - When to Use Your Mountain Bike in Training with Alison Dunlap
Apr 24, 2013
SPC040 - How to Clean Your Bike Like a Semi-Pro
Apr 17, 2013
SPC039 - How to Get and Keep Cycling Sponsorship
Apr 10, 2013
SPC038 - The Cycling Lifestyle - Habits, Balance and Training
Apr 03, 2013
SPC037 - The Art of Building a Cycling Team with Henoch Getz
Mar 27, 2013
SPC036 - Detraining Quickness and Maintaining Fitness
Mar 20, 2013
SPC035 - Motorpacing: Your Neuromuscular Secret Sauce
Mar 13, 2013
SPC034 - A Glimpse into the Future of Indoor Training with Nate Pearson from Trainer Road
Mar 06, 2013
SPC033 - Practical Periodisation and Training with Adam Zimmerman
Feb 27, 2013
SPC032 - Managing Overreaching and Preventing Overtraining.mp3
Feb 20, 2013
SPC031 - Cycling With Your Eyes Closed : Visualisation Techniques
Feb 13, 2013
SPC030 - Holistic Bike Fitting: What It Is and Why It Matters
Feb 06, 2013
SPC029 - Power and Coaching with Hunter Allen
Jan 30, 2013
SPC028 - 15 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Go Coach Hunting
Jan 23, 2013
SPC027 - 5 Ways to Increase Your Safety on the Road
Jan 16, 2013
SPC026 - Why Are Knicks So Expensive?
Jan 09, 2013
SPC025 - 6 Weight Training Fundamentals for Cyclists
Dec 21, 2012
SPC024 - 5 Training Principles to Live By
Dec 17, 2012
SPC023 - 6 Steps to Planning Your Annual Training Plan
Dec 03, 2012
SPC022 - How to Make Your Indoor Training Easier and More Efficient
Nov 26, 2012
SPC021 - What I Didn’t Know (and wish I did) About Buying a Bike Online.mp3
Nov 19, 2012
SPC020 - How to Measure Your Mobility and Save Yourself with Justin Hays of SuperHumanPursuits.com
Nov 12, 2012
SPC019 - 5 Ways to Optimise Your Life for More Riding Time
Nov 05, 2012
SPC018 - 2013 Tour de France and Etape Planning with Tim Marsh.mp3
Oct 29, 2012
SPC017 - Is it Time To Buy a Power Metre?
Oct 22, 2012
SPC016 - Finding Cheap Momentum to Save You Energy
Oct 15, 2012
SPC015 - Boost Your Power and Speed with One Hour per Week
Oct 08, 2012
SPC014 - Solving Travel Challenges with Olympian Bec Henderson
Oct 01, 2012
SPC013 - Climbing tactics and tips with Dylan Cooper from Rockstar Racing
Sep 24, 2012
SPC012 - Hacking PRO Recovery Tools, Techniques & Gadgets
Sep 17, 2012
SPC011 - 6 Markers for Recovery Success.mp3
Sep 10, 2012
SPC010 - How a Warm-Up Framework Can Save Your Race Day
Sep 03, 2012
SPC009 - 4 Steps to a Stress Free Race Day
Aug 27, 2012
SPC008 - The Best 3 Marginal Gains for Quick Wins
Aug 20, 2012
SPC007 - How Enhancing Your Mind Can Give You a Performance Boost"
Aug 13, 2012
SPC006 - How to Make a Successful Transition to Your 'Cross Season
Aug 06, 2012
SPC005 - Performance Enhancing Drinks
Jul 30, 2012
SPC004 - Should You Change Your Pedalling Technique?
Jul 23, 2012
SPC003 - Increase Riding Performance with Music.mp3
Jul 16, 2012
SPC002 - Self Myofascial Release Therapy for Cyclists
Jul 09, 2012
SPC001 - Introduction and Tour de France Live Commentary
Jul 02, 2012