SPC038 - The Cycling Lifestyle - Habits, Balance and Training

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SPC038 - The Cycling Lifestyle - Habits, Balance and Training

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Apr 3, 2013

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Using cycling as a lifestyle creates longevity for staying competitive and healthy. This show takes lessons from Tony Steward of joetoprocycling.com, who's life has been transformed by cycling and racing. We cover useful tips like balancing family life with cycling, the cycling mindset and dealing with beginners in the bunch.

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Apr 3, 2013

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Whether you are just starting out, or an experienced rider, Semi-Pro Cycling helps you get the right advice at the right time. Save wasted hours. Make the most of your training time.

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SPC014 - Solving Travel Challenges with Olympian Bec Henderson: There are many travel challenges such as immunisation, vaccinations, jet lag, diet, and acclimatisation. This podcast deals with how the travelling cyclist can stay on top of their training and performance while in ever changing environments. by Semi-Pro Cycling
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SPC013 - Climbing tactics and tips with Dylan Cooper from Rockstar Racing: Climbing is one of those parts of cycling that can make or break you depending on how you approach it, or how you are feeling on the day. Dylan and I talk about ways to get the best out of yourself to climb at your best and give you an edge in races. by Semi-Pro Cycling
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SPC016 - Finding Cheap Momentum to Save You Energy: Madison hand-slings are a classic way to get cheap momentum but there are lots more ways. This episode looks at many of the ways to save time and energy when racing. by Semi-Pro Cycling
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SPC004 - Should You Change Your Pedalling Technique?: This episode looks at Lance Armstrongs toes down, high cadence style and the questions, why does he do it, and should you do it too? by Semi-Pro Cycling
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SPC034 - A Glimpse into the Future of Indoor Training with Nate Pearson from Trainer Road: Group rides, racing and coaching with live voice, data and video are coming! It's is an exciting time to be a cyclist, especially if you spend time training indoors. Nate Pearson enlightens us this week on the future of Trainer Road and indoor training. by Semi-Pro Cycling
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SPC015 - Boost Your Power and Speed with One Hour per Week: Introducing the Tuesday of Terror aka Hour of Power aka Hour of Speed. The prescribed intervals in this episode are key to building power and speed in both the off season and competition phases. by Semi-Pro Cycling
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SPC030 - Holistic Bike Fitting: What It Is and Why It Matters: Correct alignment of your body on the bike is secondary to correct alignment off the bike. Up to 25% of your training plan should be dedicated to maintaining and improving your bodies functional movement and structure to enable a more aggressive positi... by Semi-Pro Cycling
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SPC047 - The Power of Habit Design: Habits are so ingrained into your cycling on and off the bike-it's important to create and modify habits that will lead to you being a better cyclist. Habit loops and keystone habits are two elements that will get you working better when your on autom... by Semi-Pro Cycling
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SPC031 - Cycling With Your Eyes Closed : Visualisation Techniques: Two visualisation techniques to get more out of yourself, train your mind and prepare for new situations. Picking your number and practising an event before you actually race. They both work under the idea that visualising new situations will increase ... by Semi-Pro Cycling
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SPC027 - 5 Ways to Increase Your Safety on the Road: A new perspective on road safety to shift your mindset and give you more freedom when riding on the road. Hint: It's about your circle of influence, not HiVis clothing. by Semi-Pro Cycling
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SPC038 - The Cycling Lifestyle - Habits, Balance and Training

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