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Episode 183: The Science Behind a Great Pedal Stroke, with Coach Charlie Livermore
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Key topics in this episode:
- How power is produced through the pedal stroke
- The muscle used for producing power on the bike
- Torque effectiveness and the creation of an effective pedal stroke
- Synchronizing the top and bottom of your pedal stroke
Resources:
- Youtube video of this episode (includes visuals described in audio version)
- Articles:
- Research:
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Guest: Charlie Livermore
Charlie Livermore first worked in Pro Cycling in 1989 with the Wheaties-Schwinn Cycling Team. Then he worked with Chris Carmichael at USA Cycling before spending three years with the Coors Lite Cycling Team, and finally seven years at the helm of the Volvo/Cannondale Pro MTB Team. In 2004, Charlie founded and operated a cycling performance center in Northern California. In 2006 he co-founded Continuum Sports, the management company of the BMC Pro Cycling Team. He joined CTS as a coach in 2011.
Host
Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for more than 14 years and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world.
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Chapters
1. Episode 183: The Science Behind a Great Pedal Stroke, with Coach Charlie Livermore (00:00:00)
2. Cadence and Pedaling Technique in Cycling (00:00:07)
3. The Importance of Cadence in Cycling (00:15:31)
4. Pedal Stroke and Torque Understanding (00:21:32)
5. Improving Cycling Technique and Cadence (00:31:51)
6. Improving Pedal Stroke Technique With Technology (00:40:31)
209 episodes
Manage episode 400937096 series 2617226
Key topics in this episode:
- How power is produced through the pedal stroke
- The muscle used for producing power on the bike
- Torque effectiveness and the creation of an effective pedal stroke
- Synchronizing the top and bottom of your pedal stroke
Resources:
- Youtube video of this episode (includes visuals described in audio version)
- Articles:
- Research:
ASK A QUESTION FOR A FUTURE PODCAST
Guest: Charlie Livermore
Charlie Livermore first worked in Pro Cycling in 1989 with the Wheaties-Schwinn Cycling Team. Then he worked with Chris Carmichael at USA Cycling before spending three years with the Coors Lite Cycling Team, and finally seven years at the helm of the Volvo/Cannondale Pro MTB Team. In 2004, Charlie founded and operated a cycling performance center in Northern California. In 2006 he co-founded Continuum Sports, the management company of the BMC Pro Cycling Team. He joined CTS as a coach in 2011.
Host
Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for more than 14 years and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world.
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform
GET FREE TRAINING CONTENT
Join our weekly newsletter
CONNECT WITH CTS
Website: trainright.com
Instagram: @cts_trainright
Twitter: @trainright
Facebook: @CTSAthlete
Chapters
1. Episode 183: The Science Behind a Great Pedal Stroke, with Coach Charlie Livermore (00:00:00)
2. Cadence and Pedaling Technique in Cycling (00:00:07)
3. The Importance of Cadence in Cycling (00:15:31)
4. Pedal Stroke and Torque Understanding (00:21:32)
5. Improving Cycling Technique and Cadence (00:31:51)
6. Improving Pedal Stroke Technique With Technology (00:40:31)
209 episodes
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