Personally, my favourite graph in myWindsock is “Where Power Matters Most”. This plot essentially tells you where you should ride a bit harder. This is a plot I’ve spoken about quite a lot on this blog before but today we will take a look into why power matters most – rather than where. In order … Continue reading “Where power matters most and why?”

How did the race pan out? In a field with a great deal of swim talent, most people had their money on an athlete like Marc Dubrick to lead out of the water in Oceanside, but instead it was relatively unknown German pro Magnus Manner who exited the water first. Magnus Manner is a great … Continue reading “How hard is it to ride at the front of the Ironman Pro Series?”

This weekend, Ironman Oceanside 70.3 is set to kick off the Ironman pro series for 2024. The start list is completely stacked.  70.3 Oceanside holds the distinction of being the longest-standing event on the current 70.3 calendar, tracing its origins back to 2002. Over time, it has cemented its reputation as the primary “season opener” … Continue reading “70.3 Oceanside Course Preview”

The Tour of Flanders, affectionately known as “De Ronde van Vlaanderen” in its native Belgium, stands as one of the crown jewels of professional cycling’s spring classics. Steeped in history and tradition, this iconic race traces its roots back to the early 20th century. First held in 1913, the Tour of Flanders has evolved from … Continue reading “Ronde van Vlaanderen preview and weather forecast”

The 20m draft rule is fantastic for fairer racing, and the weak bikers are paying for it on the run. The T100 series has begun in triathlon and true to form from the other PTO races, save for a couple of exceptions, the run speed from the men has been really slow. Well, slow relative … Continue reading “Why do the men run so slowly at PTO races?”

In 2024, a new series has hit the world of triathlon – the PTO T100 World Tour and round one is at the Miami Speedway. Given the only remotely interesting thing about this course is how important aerodynamics are – and that race ranger will be in play – we thought we would preview it … Continue reading “T100 course preview”

The Olympic Games are somehow here again, despite feeling as if Tokyo was last week (of course it was delayed). Let’s take a look at the TT course… The course’s landmarks The men’s and women’s time trials commence upstream from Invalides, near the Eiffel Tower, with a start on the Esplanade and a conclusion on … Continue reading “The Paris 2024 Olympic TT”

It’s February and the open TTs are appearing on the CTT website, and the triathlon sign ups are starting. It’s often at this point in the year where people start to think… damn, I haven’t done much training. This leads us to wonder, how quickly can you improve? Does panic training work? The rate of … Continue reading “It’s time to panic train!”

The minimum weight limit was introduced to prevent the use of extremely lightweight and potentially fragile bicycles that could compromise rider safety. Bikes that are too light might be more susceptible to damage or failure during a race, especially under the stresses of professional bike racing. By setting a minimum weight limit, the UCI aims … Continue reading “Should the UCI weight limit be changed?”

Dive into the dynamic world of human performance, where the body orchestrates an intricate dance of energy pathways. Like a well-coordinated team, these pathways operate simultaneously, adapting to the combination of exercise intensity and duration to produce the type of energy required. Enter ‘Glycolysis,’ the sprinter among energy pathways. It’s the VIP process for rapid … Continue reading “What is VLA max?”