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S2S coaches and sports scientists in conversation with independent media — podcasts, interviews and features from across the cycling world.

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Podcast
EvolvXJul 2026

Building Successful High-Performance Systems: Wiring for winning ways

Gerald De Kock chats to Jeroen Swart and former coach of the Lions rugby team on what takes to build successful high-performance systems in sport.

Jeroen Swart
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Podcast
TrainerRoadApr 2026

Why Pros Eat More to Get Leaner & Faster - Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast

Mike discusses the Energy Availability Model - why endurance athletes need more carbohydrates off the bike to optimise glycogen replenishment, fuel high-intensity training, and prevent Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs).

Mike Posthumus
Reece McDonald, S2S Coach & Cape Town Lab GM
Podcast
Active Hobo PodcastMar 2026

Cape Epic Stage Wins Decoded: The Power, Pacing & Pain Behind the Podium

Reece McDonald
Reece McDonald, S2S Coach & Cape Town Lab GM
Podcast
Active Hobo PodcastMar 2026

Don't mix another bottle until you've watched this - Nutrition with Reece McDonald

Reece talks nutrition strategy, breaking down carbohydrate absorption limits, the a 2:1 glucose-to-fructose ratio, fuelling above 60 grams per hour and proper drink concentrations. He breaks down how to simulate race-day nutrition and pre-race breakfast routines during training to avoid stomach issues on the big day.

Reece McDonald
Reece McDonald, S2S Coach & Cape Town Lab GM
Podcast
Active HoboMar 2026

Reece McDonald on the Active Hobo Podcast

S2S Cape Town Lab Managing Director discusses performance testing, coaching methodology and the path from amateur to elite.

Reece McDonald
Reece McDonald, S2S Coach & Cape Town Lab GM
Podcast
Active Hobo PodcastFeb 2026

Heat Training for Cyclists: Sauna Protocols & “Poor Man’s Altitude” (Reece McDonald)

Reece McDonald
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Podcast
Roadman PodcastFeb 2026

Common Bike Fit Mistakes — Darrel & Anthony Walsh on the Roadman Podcast

Our Girona GM & WorldTour bike fitter, Darrel Fitzgerald talks to Anthony Walsh about the most common fitting errors he sees — from amateur riders to pros — and how an evidence-based system like ErgoFiT is designed top-down to avoid them.

Darrel Fitz-Gerald
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Podcast
The Roadman PodcastJan 2026

How To Structure Winter Training - Intensity, Frequency & Duration

Darrel Fitz-Gerald
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Podcast
Active Hobo PodcastDec 2025

John Wakefield: Director of Coaching, Sports Science at Red Bull - BORA - Hansgrohe

John Wakefield
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Podcast
TristanTakeVideoSep 2025

A 20-Week TRAINING PLAN to Build ELITE Cycling Fitness

John Wakefield
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Written
Tread MediaAug 2025

Mike Posthumus — Tread Media Profile

Profile piece on the Performance Director of Specialized Factory Racing — the most decorated XCO MTB factory programme in history.

Mike Posthumus
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Podcast
MyWhooshJul 2025

Inside The Ride with Jeroen Swart - Head of Performance UAE Team Emirates

Jeroen discusses elite cycling trends, covering Zone 2 Training, the physiological benefits of torque work, data tracking with wearables, the aerodynamic pros and cons of shorter crank lengths, and using virtual data for talent identification.

Jeroen Swart
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Audio
Scientific TriathlonJul 2025

John Wakefield of Red Bull BORA hansgrohe – cycling coach and bike fitter

John Wakefield
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Written
Bicycling SAJul 2025

Inside UAE Team Emirates — Profile

Feature profile on the science and coaching infrastructure behind the world's number one ranked UCI WorldTour team.

Jeroen Swart
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Podcast
Global Cycling NetworkJun 2025

Is Seated Climbing Faster? Pogačar’s 2025 Tactic Decoded

Jeroen Swart
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Podcast
GCN RacingJan 2025

UAE's Performance Chief Unveils Pro Cyclists' Training Secrets.

Jeroen speaks to Dan Lloyd about the modern cycling evolution of training methodology. He lays out how training has shifted from high-volume miles to precise, science-driven strategies, highlighting specific training loads, AI analytics, functional strength work, targeted Zone 2 training, high-carb nutrition, and optimized altitude camps.

Jeroen Swart
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Podcast
Global Cycling NetworkJan 2025

What Training Are The Pros REALLY Doing In 2025?

Jeroen Swart
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Podcast
ICONS UNCOVERED PODCASTJan 2025

THE CYCLING EXPERT: The SECRET to Boosting Your Fitness in 10 MINUTES!

Jeroen Swart
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Podcast
Willie SmitNov 2024

The X coach: Meet Redbull Bora Hansgrohe team coach and Director of Development

John Wakefield
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Podcast
TristanTakeVideoAug 2024

A 28 Day PEAK PERFORMANCE Training Plan for Cyclists

John Wakefield
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Podcast
TrainingPeaksJun 2024

Recovery Protocols with Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe Director of Coaching, John Wakefield

John talks to TrainingPeaks founder Dirk Friel about high performance methodology and his approach to recovery protocols. In particular, the critical role of recovery in athlete progression and how to track fatigue using the S2S Submaximal Fatigue test protocol.

John Wakefield
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Podcast
The Roadman PodcastMay 2024

How Do Team Bora Approach Building Endurance? We Find Out | John Wakefield

John Wakefield
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Podcast
TristanTakeVideoAug 2023

How To Improve Your FTP: 3 Training Sessions from a WorldTour Cycling Coach

John Wakefield
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Podcast
TristanTakeVideoJul 2023

I Raced The World’s FASTEST Cyclists Up One of Spain's HARDEST Climbs

John Wakefield
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Podcast
TristanTakeVideoApr 2023

Could I ACTUALLY turn PRO? Here's what the science says...

John Wakefield
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Podcast
TristanTakeVideoMar 2023

BIKE FITTING: This ONE change = MORE power. WorldTour bike fitter RATES my bike fit...

John Wakefield
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Podcast
Fitter RadioApr 2022

Fitter Radio Triathlon Podcast

Jeroen and John join Fitter Radio to discuss triathlon performance science, training structure and the role of metabolic testing.

Jeroen Swart
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Podcast
Upside StrengthOct 2021

Jeroen Swart on Elite Cycling, Racing Strategy and Performance Testing || Episode #172

Jeroen Swart
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Podcast
Upside StrengthOct 2021

Upside Strength Podcast Ep #172

Deep dive into the intersection of strength training and endurance performance — what the research says and how S2S applies it.

Jeroen Swart