So by now you’ve read the news – if you haven’t, or even if you have, read it here, because Daniel Benson has done a really good job of explaining the story and some of its implications, and he has added good insights into what may come next. Chris Froome, tested on 7 September, during […]
Cycling Physiology
Concussion in cycling: A challenge for culture & policy change
Dramatic footage in the aftermath of a Tom Skujns crash in the Tour of California triggered some discussion around cycling’s concussion protocols. Some thoughts on the tricky, if not impossible proposition of introducing a “recognize and remove” policy to cycling
The profile of a sprint: What does it take to win a sprint stage?
The 2016 Tour de France is three stages down, and it’s 3 to the sprinters. This article, a republish from 2014, looks at the power output, aerodynamics and tactics of a pro sprint, with a little help from a guest contributor expert, Paolo Menaspa
Eight quick thoughts on the Froome data
Chris Froome’s data, or the first part thereof, was published in Esquire yesterday evening. Some thoughts on what it says, means, and what may yet be added
Froome’s scenarios: The data, dilemmas and dark side of the moon
Chris Froome’s data is due to be released tomorrow. Here are my thoughts on what it shows, what it can’t show, the testers, the process, and some predictive scenarios for you to play with when those numbers do come out