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Evidence-based articles from S2S cycling coaches and sports scientists — training methodology, performance testing, nutrition and biomechanics.
47 ArticlesFrom our S2S coaches
TrainingCycling Nutrition Guide to Fuelling & Gut Training
In recent years, science behind fuelling and carbohydrate intake has changed a lot. Most of us are aware that we can absorb much more carbohydrate during…
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TrainingTorque Intervals for Cyclists – How & Why to do Torque Training
Torque measures force applied to the pedals. If you increase your torque at the same cadence, you will by definition improve power output.
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TrainingDurability for Cyclists: How Fatigue Resistant Are You?
Durability - “it’s not how you start, but how you finish”. How has the science of durability - what it takes to win races - evolved?
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TrainingLock In Cycling Training Progression
Use a power meter to measure physiological adaptations and athlete progression from cycling training sessions.
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Job Vacancy: Exercise Physiologist and Coach – Cape Town, South Africa
Science to Sport is recruiting an Exercise Physiologist and Coach to join the team at our Cape Town performance laboratory.
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TrainingIs It Time to Rethink How We Approach Strength & Conditioning as Cyclists?
Strength training in the gym throughout the season can be beneficial to your cycling. Strength & Conditioning (S&C) is an important training tool that helps…
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Managing Your Off-Season
Advice on how to use your off season productively with rest to recuperate constructively, for the season ahead.
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The Science of XCO & Cross-country Mountain Biking
XCO, the cross-country mountain biking Olympic discipline is booming in popularity globally. We look at the science behind the sport.
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Athlete feature: Matt Beers and Catherine Colyn
Long time Science to Sport athletes Matt Beers and Cathy Colyn have been selected among 70 riders for the 7-event Lifetime Grandprix series in the USA.
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