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Cadence Economy and Effects of Different RPM’s

Posted on August 14, 2012 by The Athlete Clinic

The Graph below shows the relationship between peak crank torque, crank velocity (i.e. cadence) and power output during short duration (<10s) maximal cycling in two separate subjects (solid and dashed lines). Figure used with permission from J Appl Physiol. 51   Based … Continue reading →

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VO2 max may not be reached during a ramp test!

Posted on August 9, 2012 by The Athlete Clinic

This is an interesting piece of research which really has implications on those of you using ramp tests for a parameter generating tool for zone calculation in your training program. http://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/Abstract/2012/08000/V_O2max_May_Not_Be_Reached_during_Exercise_to.16.aspx

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Brice Feilliu’s Power Profile for Stage 16

Posted on July 24, 2012 by The Athlete Clinic

Bagnéres-de-Luchon 197km Stage 16 All the main climbed of the day are sectioned out on the graph to highlight the effort put in by Feilliu during this stage. The stage contained 2 HC Climbs & 2 Cat 1 Climbs. Feilliu … Continue reading →

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Chris Horner Stage 14 Power Profile

Posted on July 15, 2012 by The Athlete Clinic

Chris Horner Stats for Stage 14 on the 2012 Tour de France Average Power: 209 watts, Average Speed: 36kph, Energy Used: 4026kilocals,      Altitude Gain: 2605m, Time Riding 5:20

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Jean-Christophe Peraud Stage 12 Power Profile

Posted on July 15, 2012 by The Athlete Clinic

Ag2r-La Mondiale rider Jean-Christophe Peraud’s power profile which earned him second place on stage 12 after a long day (5hr 42mins) in the saddle.                          Average Power: 240w, Average … Continue reading →

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Vincenzo Nibali Stage 11 Power Files for the 3 Climbs

Posted on July 15, 2012 by The Athlete Clinic

Vincenzo Nibali on the Col de Madeleine: Average Power 322 watts  for 60mins Click on image to improve Quality Col de le Croix Fer: Average 333 watts for 60mins Final climb of the day up to La Toussuire: Average Power … Continue reading →

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Cycling Anatomy Book Review

Posted on July 12, 2012 by The Athlete Clinic

General book Information The author of this book is Shannon Sovndal. Sovndal is an MD attending medical school in Columbia University in New York and completing his redidency at Stanford University in California. He is owner and co-founder of Thrive  … Continue reading →

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Jens Voigt Stage 10 Tour de France Power Profile

Posted on July 12, 2012 by The Athlete Clinic

Jens Voigt (click on file to improve quality) Jens Voigt had an average power of 319 watts for nearly 4hrs 50 mins during stage 10. The average speed for the day was 40.5kph. The black line shows the profile of … Continue reading →

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Stage 6 Tour de France Profile & Route

Posted on July 6, 2012 by The Athlete Clinic

Épernay – Metz 207km

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Tour de France Stage 5 Power Profile for Chris Horner RSNT

Posted on July 5, 2012 by The Athlete Clinic

By the looks of things the tour is getting easier except for the insane finishes. Chris Horner’s average power was 139watts for 5hrs 6min on the bike….he wouldn’t generate a file as easy as this during training never mind the … Continue reading →

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