The Italian talks about his very first Tour de France, an emotional Grand Depart on home soil and why he’s sometimes impersonating Primož Roglič - on and off the bike.By BORA - hansgrohe

In this episode, we sit down with John Wakefield, the managing director of Science to Sport and performance coach with the Bora-hansgrohe World Tour cycling team. John, from Cape Town, South Africa, shares his insights from years of coaching and an advanced training facility in Girona, Spain. Understand why recovery is the key to progression and ho…

In this special episode for the Tour de France, Iñigo San Millán, a performance coach for UAE Team Emirates, shares his expertise on how race-day nutrition is meticulously planned and adjusted using race data from TrainingPeaks. We'll discuss the critical differences in fueling demands for various stages of the Tour, the importance of individualize…

In this special episode, we explore the insights of Amine Issa, Ph.D., on the intersection of gaming and numerous disciplines, such as esports, Formula 1, and even the military. Amine has spent 25 years obsessively playing video games and even competed professionally. He spent five years researching the extremes of human performance at the Mayo Cli…

In this Tour de France episode of the podcast, Steph and Anderl chat with Nico Denz, who is competing in his very first Tour de France. He's a multiple Grand Tour stage winner, who has a lot of experience in the Giro and Vuelta, so we talk to him about what's so special about Le Tour, and how he's feeling about this new challenge!…

Björn Geesman is a German-based sports scientist and coach. He is also the CEO of HYCYS coaching company and co-founder of power & pace. He works with pro triathletes Patrick Lange and Kat Matthews, among other big names in endurance sports. In this episode, Dirk and Björn dive into everything from wind tunnel testing tunnels and bike selection bas…

In this episode, Steph and Anderl chat with Sports Director Bernie Eisel about the racing we've seen so far at the Giro, and also what's to come. But this time, we also delve a little into rest day activities, life in the Kitchen Truck, and team logistics. Plus we find out if Bernie has put his running shoes to good use yet.…

In this special Giro episode, Steph and Anderl catch up with Bernie Eisel, who makes his Band of Brothers podcast debut! Bernie gives his assessment of our Corsa Rosa line-up and their particular strengths, and gives us some insight into life on the road for a Sports Director. You won't want to miss this one!…

Dr. Will O'Connor takes us through the nuances of using running power in training. Will and Dirk get into the scientific side of power meters, discuss the accuracy and data consistency from devices like Stryd and other wearables, and learn how to use critical power zones to break down the metabolic costs of running variable terrain. Will also touch…

Steph and Anderl sit down with Dr. Christian Schrot, head of scouting and development, to dive into the Red Bull Junior Brothers program. He gives insights into the selection process as well as qualities that are sought out in young riders, and also gives some of his own tips for the process. We find out what last year's Red Bull Junior Brothers al…

Kristin Armstrong talks coaching strategies in a data-driven world filled with wearables and social platforms. With the advancement of technology and platforms, there is a growing tension between positives and negatives when it comes to data, wearable devices and social media. The challenges of managing this tension have become heightened for young…

On this episode, Steph and Anderl dive into the world of Primož Roglič. We sit down with him during altitude camp and ask him about his early years as a pro, his Biergarten meetings with Ralph Denk, and also get him to answer some questions from curious fans. You won't want to miss this one!By BORA - hansgrohe

In this episode, we have none other than Joe Friel, a legendary figure in the world of endurance coaching. As the co-founder of TrainingPeaks and author of several seminal books on athletic training, Joe has played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of endurance sports. The fifth edition of the Triathlon Training Bible hit shelves earlier this…

In this episode of the Band of Brothers podcast, Steph and Anderl chat with Sam Welsford, who just won three stages at the Tour Down Under!By BORA - hansgrohe

In this episode, Dr. Brian Gearity, professor and director of the Master of Arts Sport Coaching program at the University of Denver, talks with Dirk Friel about the intersection of sociology and coaching. Dr. Gearity, with his extensive experience in sports sociology, coaching and exercise science, provides valuable insights into the complexities o…

In this episode, Steph and Anderl talk with Shane Archbold about how he made the relatively quick transition from rider to Sports Director, his goals and plans within his new role, what he’s looking forward to most and what potential challenges he expects, and crucially, what his new job means for his famous mullet!…

In this episode of the Band of Brothers podcast, we chat with our young Danish rider Frederik Wandahl about his journey to pro cycling, his future goals, and overcoming a broken femur this year to end his season on a high note. This episode is brought to you by EVOCBy BORA - hansgrohe

Dirk Friel digs into Chris' approach to strength training. His philosophy is underpinned by thorough body movement assessments, identifying and targeting an athlete's limiters, and a belief in the vital role of strength work for injury prevention and performance improvement. He points out that he advocates year-round strength training tailored to e…

In this episode, Lance and Dirk discuss the importance of cultivating a multidimensional sports foundation for young athletes before zeroing in on a particular sport. Hear about the upsides of a mixed sporting background and the risks of early specialization. Lance also shares insightful experiences as a coach (guiding Brent McMahon from the junior…

Mike Ricci, founder and head coach at D3 Multisport and After 40 Reboot, joins the CoachCast this month to talk all things triathlon offseason. Mike shares several tips that any athlete can do to take the offseason into race season with more momentum. With over 20 years of coaching experience, Mike has worked with IRONMAN age group winners and nati…

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Whether you're a coach looking to navigate the business landscape or an athlete considering hiring a coach, this episode offers valuable insights and perspectives from seasoned professionals. Three diverse coaches in business structure, sport type and location open up to shed light on their sources of income, ranging from subscription-based coachin…

In this special Vuelta a España episode, Steph and Anderl sit down with Cian Uijtdebroeks on the second rest day in Santander to catch up with the young Belgian climbing talent. He talks about how he has experienced his first-ever Grand Tour, being in the spotlight of the Belgian media here, and dealing with the inevitable challenges of a three-wee…

In this episode, Stephanie and Anderl talk with Marco Haller about his incredible win at the Hamburg Cyclassics last year, what he expects from the upcoming race, and his recent participation in the Tour de France. Have a listen!By BORA - hansgrohe

The physical demands of cyclists and cyclors take center stage in this episode of the CoachCast. Ben Day, a retired pro cyclist and head performance coach of the American Magic team, shares his insights on his transition from pro cycling to yacht racing and the advent of cyclors crewing race boats. Cyclors, using their lower-body strength, can prod…

In this episode of the TrainingPeaks CoachCast, host Dirk Friel interviews Jill Colangelo, a researcher focusing on mental health in endurance athletes. Colangelo shares insights from her ultra endurance experiences, sports psychiatry work and research, highlighting the higher prevalence of mental illness among ultra endurance athletes. She discuss…

Only a few days before the Grand Depart of the Tour de France. For Jordi Meeus it will be his first participation and we had a chat with him about what to expect, his goals and how he wants to grab a first win.By BORA - hansgrohe

Renee Eastman explains the details of the five mistakes people make in losing weight as endurance athletes, which she published in a blog post on the CTS website. From overcompensating for nutrition deficits to fad diets to short-term fixes and misplaced belief that cardio drives weight loss, learn how to use slow and boring tactics to have the bes…

German Edition. Zum zweiten Mal präsentieren wir unseren Podcast auf Deutsch und diesmal ist der Anlass eine Buchvorstellung. "Nur alles zählt" von Ralph Denk und Tim Farin soll nicht nur einen Einblick hinter die Kulissen eines der größten Radteams bieten, sondern vielmehr zeigen, welches Mindset es braucht, um seine Visionen in Erfolge umzumünzen…

The second week of the Giro has been a rollercoaster for us. We lost one of our leaders, Aleks Vlasov due to covid, but also won two stages with Nico Denz. In this episode we talk with Nico about his success, a perfect Father's Day present, how to keep motivated when a leader has to abandon the race and of course the decisive 3rd week of the race.…

In this episode, Gordo Byrn explains the importance of base training, which he defines as "the ability to move for the duration of your goal event." Highlighting that athletes should focus on building general capacity before moving on to specific capacity training. He believes that many endurance athletes make the mistake of focusing too much on sp…

The first part of the Giro d'Italia 2023 is done and the riders enjoy a well deserved rest day after 9 stages. This time we had a chat with Bob Jungels who missed most of his spring season and got a last minute call for the Giro. Bob talks about how to get in shape during a three weeks stage race, his role in the team, and how he expects the race t…

Since 2010 Cesare Benedetti is one of the unsung heroes of BORA - hansgrohe. Tomorrow he will take on his 8th Giro d'Italia and even his role didn't change a lot over the years, the team did. "Cece" is the only rider left that was already part of the team in 2010 and he talks about his motivation, why he loves to sacrifice himself for a leader and …

David Babbitt is an American ultrarunner living in Nepal and racing some of the most difficult multi-stage races on the planet. He's doing this at age 75. With the help of his long-time coach, Land Heintzberger, the duo have focused on core training basics to keep David in races and finishing faster than many younger competitors. Babbitt completed …

In this special Paris Roubaix episode, we talk with Patrick Gamper, who participated in and completed his very first Hell of the North over the weekend. We find out how it compared to his expectations, what the highlights were, how the team took on the race, and what it’s really like to ride this incredible race.…

Listen in as Amanda Brooks and Dirk talk pre-hab, fueling as an aging runner, perimenopause and menopause and how she prescribes intensity even to those 60 and 70+ runners. Amanda Brooks is a running coach and author who has helped many runners achieve their goals. She is a perpetual blogger and author of several books, including "Run to the Finish…

We are still in Italy after Tirreno-Adriatico and this time we chat with Lennard Kämna. Lennard performed well at the race where took on the role as a GC leader for the fist time. We talk about this new approach for him but also about the recon of some Giro stages.By BORA - hansgrohe

After his strong performance at UAE Tour where he finished 9th in GC, we talk to Ben Zwiehoff about his 3rd road season, his goals for 2023 and how he developed as a rider.By BORA - hansgrohe

Originally from South Africa, founder, CEO and head coach Natasha van der Merwe has built a unique coaching business in Austin, Texas. NVDM Coaching has seen explosive growth over the last two years, and while catering to athletes of all abilities, many have gone on to win age groups or podium spots in a number of Ironman races. Van der Merwe and h…

Welcome one of our new signings - Bob Jungels. Bob tells us about his preparation, first race and his impression about how BORA - hansgrohe works as a team.By BORA - hansgrohe

Dr. Iñigo San Millán is a professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, performing clinical and research work in cellular metabolism, especially in diabetes, cardiometabolic disease and cancer. He has been testing and coaching world-class endurance athletes for over 25 years. He is also the Head of Performance for the professional cyc…

This time we talk to our Giro d‘Italia champion ahead of Tour Down Under, but Jai Hindley also let’s us know about his preparations and race program.By BORA - hansgrohe

Though coming to the sport later than most, John Gaston is the current U.S. National Ski Mountaineering champion and has won multiple prestigious U.S. events, including the Audi Power of Four 10 times. He is arguably the country's best ski mountaineering, or skimo racer, and competes on the world stage in the winter. During the summer, Gaston mount…

Nach vielen Anfragen haben wir uns entschlossen einzelne Episoden unseres Podcast auf Deutsch zu produzieren. In dieser Premiere sprechen wir mit dem Teamchef Ralph Denk über Höhen und Tiefen, Entwicklung und Zukunft bei BORA - hansgrohe in 12 Jahren Profi-Radsport.By BORA - hansgrohe

We kick off season two of our BORA-hansgrohe podcast with some insights of how to setup race programs of our riders and talk about training camps and general preparations of the 2023 season with Head of Performance Dan Lorang.By BORA - hansgrohe

David Warden and Matt Fitzgerald are the founders of 80/20 Endurance, one of the pioneers of endurance training plans. 80/20 sold its first plan within the TrainingPeaks Marketplace in 2005. Their plans have helped hundreds of thousands of athletes of all experience and ability levels achieve their goals. David Warden is an internationally recogniz…

Sonya Looney is pushing the traditional notions of training for professional mountain bike racing during and after pregnancy while reinforcing patience and resilience in her clients as a health coach. Despite her results as a pro, she describes herself as a normal person who has accomplished extraordinary things through hard work, self-belief, dete…

This time we talk to Cian Uijtdebroeks who just finished his first season as a pro with BORA - hansgrohe. The young Belgian is seen as one of the biggest talents in the sport and secured a historical Tour de l'Avenir victory, becoming the youngest ever winner of the race. Cian had some more remarkable results in 2022 and we let him recap his first …

Craig Alexander, or "Crowie" as many call know him, has formulated an approach to triathlon training through many years as a professional and now as a coach. He talks with Dirk Friel about his approach to hitting peak fitness while balancing a restorative taper for the best performance racing long course triathlon. Crowie and Dirk consider the sche…

This time we sit down with Sport Director Jens Zemke on the last rest day of the Vuelta to find out how the race has been so far and what to be expected from the final week.By BORA - hansgrohe