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Performance Cycling Podcast is a long-form podcast where two avid bike racers discuss the science behind their sport in a casual but technical way
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Monday Mar 25, 2019
Monday Mar 25, 2019
Today we continue with the LTAD (Long Term Athlete Development) from USACycling. See episode 2 for the first half of the LTAD. The LTAD is a development pathway set out by USACycling for riders to follow as they improve in the sport. What areas of their technical/tactical/athletic skill should be developed at what time? And what is the progression of riders throughout the sport.
We also discuss Quadrant Analysis. Quadrant Analysis is a feature of Golden Cheetah and other data analysis platforms that breaks down each data point into a chart of cadence and power. Conclusions can be drawn from your plots and maybe you can gain some insight into your strengths and weaknesses and where you can improve.
Show Notes:
Included is the notes from Todd's presentation on Quadrant Analysis:
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