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Empirical Cycling Podcast

Empirical Cycling
Cycling
Endurance Training
Nutrition
Strength Training
Cycling Training
Coaching
Cycling Performance
Training Volume
Recovery
VO2 Max
Functional Threshold Power
Hypertrophy
Exercise Physiology
Power Output
Redox Processes
Data-Driven Coaching
Durability
Fatigue Management
Training Plans
Bike Racing

Do you want to know how training makes you faster? Listen in. Kolie is a leading expert in endurance, sprint, and strength training for cyclists. Kyle is a NASA scientist and national champion sprinter on the track. Empirical Cycling is a coaching company specializing in individualized training plans for all cycling disciplines. If you like the podcast, please consider a donation at www.emp... more

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This episode goes into our approach to periodization and training around holidays with and without bike access, injury and illness, extreme heat and cold, including how to adjust mid training block. Plus your listener questions on exam stress, weight... more

We discuss our process for learning from a season and applying it to the next one. Goals, roadblocks, recovery, availability, progressive overload, health, and more. We also answer your listener questions about what we're looking for in all that data... more

Today we discuss navigating training and racing when it gets difficult to assess and find confidence in your fitness, including how this is common during and following hard training blocks, mid race season, amidst off bike stressors and poor recovery... more

​We examine the the ins and outs of training plans and the ways they can help or hurt our short and long term goals. We discuss plans in general and our approach, and tackle items like adaptability and rigidity, goal setting and expectations, time in... more

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Recent Guests

Kyle Helsen
NASA physicist and recurring guest on the show
NASA
Episode: Watts Doc #64: A Replication Crisis Is A Crisis Of Confidence
Gitta Minas
Coach
Empirical Cycling
Episode: Watts Doc #63: Confronting Uncertainty In Training And Data
Tim Podlogar
Exercise physiologist, nutrition consultant
Tudor Pro Cycling; University of Exeter
Episode: Perspectives #41: Macros, Determining Energy Needs, Nutrient Timing, with Tim Podlogar
Eric Trexler
Exercise physiologist and sports nutritionist, postdoc at Herman Ponser's lab
Duke University
Episode: Perspectives #40: Energy Expenditure And Compensation, with Eric Trexler
Rory Porteous
Empirical Cycling Coach
Empirical Cycling
Episode: Ten Minute Tips #56: Resetting Goals And Motivation
Jem Arnold
PhD candidate and physiotherapist, co-author of a meta-analysis on training intensity distributions
University of British Columbia
Episode: Perspectives #38: Training Intensity Distributions, NIRS, and Iliac Arteries, with Jem Arnold
Billy Ryan
Psychologist and founder of Aware Performance Group
Aware Performance
Episode: Perspectives #37: Practical Performance Psychology, with Billy Ryan
Traci Carson
Doctor and researcher focused on female athlete health, specializing in LEA and RED-S.
Episode: Perspectives #36: The Consequences Of Chronic Underfueling, with Traci Carson
Cole Tamburri
Competitive cyclist and Ph.D. candidate in astrophysics
University of Colorado Boulder
Episode: Perspectives #35: Continuously Realizing Potential, with Cole Tamburri

Hosts

Kolie Moore
Lead host with focus on endurance, physiology, and coaching science; appears across many episodes.
Kyle Helsen
Co-host; NASA physicist and national champion sprinter, contributes scientific perspective.
Gitta Minas
Coach and episode co-host; contributes coaching and training planning insights.
Gediminas
Coach and frequent contributor; brings physiology and data-informed coaching perspective.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 765 ratings
  • One of the best training brain dumps out there!

    Thank you for all the quality content

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aboonedoggle
    United States2 months ago
  • 👌

    Top notch training info.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tyjohn12
    United States7 months ago
  • Knowledge is power

    My go to for all training info. As technical or practical as you want.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bftree
    United States8 months ago
  • I love that these guys are doing science and cycling, but after 11 minutes of introduction to the introduction to the introduction, I just couldn't stand it anymore

    Podcast Addict
    3
    stereoman
    a year ago
  • Had to turn it off due to the amounts of Aaaa's. If you don't know what to say next, just be quiet, until you know.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Catch
    a year ago

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Audience respects the science, practical applicability, and rigorous discussion with guests.
Sometimes very technical; excellent for nerds but can lean dense for casual listeners.
Engaging hosts who balance humor with rigorous analysis, though occasional criticism of depth over accessibility occurs.
Insightful deep dives into physiology and training, great for data-minded cyclists.
High-quality coaching content with practical takeaways for real-world cycling.

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Ten Minute Tips #81: Planning Around Interruptions and Inconveniences
Q: Is it a good idea to go all-out before a very relaxing holiday week?
Not generally; the recommended approach is to back off before the holiday, maintain some activity, and avoid overdoing it, so you can actually enjoy the break and return with less risk of burnout or illness.
Ten Minute Tips #79: When Fitness Gets Hard To Track
Q: What determines whether progress comes with a decline elsewhere?
For most athletes, you can build a well-rounded program that improves multiple aspects of fitness without major declines, but extreme specialization (e.g., ultra endurance vs track sprinting) can cause trade-offs; generally, if you train with broad intent and proper recovery, you can progress across domains.
Watts Doc #65: Measuring Training Responsiveness
Q: What near or medium term choices increase training response, like pumping up volume?
Increasing volume or intensity can boost short-term training response, but it often backfires if recovery isn't adequate; sustainable gains require balancing input with recovery and life stress, and avoiding endless escalation that leads to fatigue and diminished returns.
Ten Minute Tips #77: How Not To Break Up With Your Bike This Season
Q: On the extreme side, how to balance all-day rides slash bikepacking trips with a busy event calendar?
The hosts suggest prioritizing recovery timing and treating some races as lower priority (C races) to open opportunities for fun rides, while ensuring you have enough recovery and not overloading the schedule.
Watts Doc #64: A Replication Crisis Is A Crisis Of Confidence
Q: Is meta-analysis a solution to small sample size issues?
Meta-analyses can help by aggregating data, but they remain susceptible to biases in the included small studies; they are not a panacea and depend on data quality and access to primary results.

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A data-driven cycling podcast that digs into physiology, training science, and coaching practices with a strong emphasis on individual variability and critical thinking about research. Episodes frequently blend practical coaching takeaways with rigorous discussion of study design, measurement, and interpretation—from how to apply replication findings to how to manage uncertainty in training, periodization, and nutrition for endurance athletes. Notable strengths include deep dives into complex topics made applicable for coaches and athletes, frequent guest scientists and coaches, and a clear focus on avoiding one-size-fits-all guidance while staying evidence-informed. This makes it a compelling listen for data-minded cyclists, coaches, and p... more

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1. Kyle Helsen
2. Gitta Minas
3. Tim Podlogar
4. Eric Trexler
5. Rory Porteous
6. Jem Arnold
7. Billy Ryan
8. Traci Carson

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