Performance Process

Nov 29 2024 5 ep. 47 mins 9

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Welcome to the Performance Process podcast, hosted by Ronan Mc Laughlin and Caley Fretz. This podcast is dedicated to unearthing and analysing the processes behind some of the most successful athletes in the world, and understanding how every rider can apply them to their own improvement. The Performance Process podcast is produced exclusively for Escape Collective members. While you'll see partial episodes on this feed please head to https://escapecollective.com/member/ to become a member and gain access to the full episodes!

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Aero testing demystified, with expert tips from AeroCoach

Nov 29 2024 55 mins

In this episode of Performance Process, we return to our conversation with Xavier Disley of AeroCoach to explore the practical side of aero testing.From wind tunnels to velodromes, on-road testing at home, and cutting-edge CFD tools, we break down the pros, cons, and real-world challenges of aero testing along with practical tips for each.Whether you’re optimising your position o

Aero secrets with the Aerocoach, Xavier Disley

Nov 15 2024 59 mins

In this episode of Performance Process, we sit down with Xavier Disley, founder of Aerocoach, to dive deep into the world of aerodynamics in cycling.Disley is the "Aerocoach" and brings a wealth of experience on going faster with no extra effort, having worked with athletes from local time trialists to Grand Tour winners, not to mention his own racing endeavours which include a Mas

The Future of Aero and why 'peak aero' is as far away as ever

Nov 01 2024 37 mins

In this episode of Performance Process, host Ronan McLaughlin is joined by Ken Ballhause of Sync Ergonomics and John Pitman, Head of Aerodynamics at the Australian Centre for Sports Aerodynamics. Together, they discuss the custom aerodynamics and aero bars that contributed to Grace Brown’s World and Olympic Time Trial gold medals. They also dive into the cutting-edge advancements

The limitations of watts per kilo and the future of training with Xert's Armando Mastracci

Oct 18 2024 44 mins

Watts per kilogram has been the key metric to compare one rider’s power vs. another rider’s for decades already. The higher W/kg you can sustain... the stronger a rider you must be. While it is a critical indicator of climbing performance, however, W/kg does have its limitations when the road flattens out and even on undulating terrain.In this episode, host Ronan Mc Laughlin si

Why and how Dan Bigham questions everything

Sep 06 2024 41 mins

This week's episode of "Performance Process," is a long overdue deep dive with Dan Bigham.Dan is a rarity in the world of sport, not just cycling, blending off the bike engineering and optimisation expertise with on-bike world class achievements. He is both a decorated athlete and one of the most in-demand minds in the sport.As a world, European, and national champion and an Olympi