David Ripley's guest appearances

David Ripley

Triathlete Training Podcast: Triathlon, Ironman & Duathlon

Who Shaves the Barber?

Playing At Business - toy & game business podcast with Steve Reece

Just Around The Corner with Dennis Mansfield Podcast

Salt & Light Catholic Radio Podcasts

The County Cricket Podcast

GREEN BALL - The Irish Cricket Show

The Part-Timer

Red Wave Radio - Idaho

Jay Dicharry

Chris Kelly

Grace Liu

Kevin Koskella

Bob Seebohar

Matt Dixon

Dave Scott

Wes Hobson

Hunter Allen

Tim Walsh

Ryan Cooper

Eric Schwartz

Joanna Zeiger

Terry Laughlin

Joe Friel

OwlTail

David Ripley had a bit a of a bizarre situation, coming in as Ireland head coach for just three months, but he made the most of it with a historic win over the West Indies and T20 World Cup qualification. Here he chats about Ireland’s facilities, the players that impressed him and his coaching philosophy.

David Ripley - ‘The game’s about the players, not the coaches.’

David Ripley has extensive experience in the toy business, having worked as a Toy Buyer and in more senior commercial roles for major UK retailers. He has also worked for and with a number of online platforms. As such, David is very well placed to offer unique insights into a broad range of topics from how Toy buyers select products, to where Toy retail is today, we discuss major e-commerce platforms, as well as the future of toy retail. For anybody who is interested in the commercial side of the toy business, this really is a must listen episode.

David Ripley has extensive experience in the toy business, having worked as a Toy Buyer and in more senior commercial roles for major UK retailers. He has also worked for and with a number of online platforms. As such, David is very well placed to offer unique insights into a broad range of topics from how Toy buyers select products, to where Toy retail is today, we discuss major e-commerce platforms, as well as the future of toy retail. For anybody who is interested in the commercial side of the toy business, this really is a must listen episode.

The Future of Toy Retail with David Ripley

Subscribe via iTunesAerodynamics With David Ripley of ZippIn addition to working for Zipp, David is also a bike fitter and consultant for 51 Speed Shop.Topics discussed include:	The Four restrictive properties working against you on the bike are:1. Aerodynamics2. Gravity3. Drivetrain Friction4. Road Friction	75-80% of aerodynamic drag comes from the body.  The wheels are the second greatest source of drag.  Components are next, and the frame is last.  	Weight doesn't become a significant factor until the grade hits 6% for an extended period of time. 	A good clincher and latex tube compared to a poor tire and a butyl tube can result in a 10-11 watt difference per tire.  	He recommends air pressure of 100psi for a 150 pound rider on a tri bike on a smooth road.  On a rough road a slightly lower tire pressure is recommended. Biggest bang for your buck in aerodynamics Vibram Five Finger ShoesA 10 week study published in the July 2013 issue of Medicine &amp; Science in Sports &amp; Exercise compared two groups of runners.  A group of 19 who slowly transitioned to the use of Vibrams over 10 weeks, and 17 who ran in conventional running shoes.Using MRIs for analysis, 10 of the 19 in the Vibram group were determined to have a foot bone injury by the end of the 10 weeks.  Only 1 of the runners in the control group had a foot bone injury at the end of the study.Runners in the control group ran an average of 30 miles in their peak week, while those in the Vibram group ran an average of 15-18 miles in their peak week.This article describes the study in a little more detail.Based on a lawsuit against Vibram settled in May 2014, Vibram Five Finger users may be entitled to a settlement that will likely be in the range of $20-$50. Details at http://www.fivefingerssettlement.com.Subscribe via iTunes

Subscribe via iTunes Aerodynamics With David Ripley of Zipp In addition to working for Zipp, David is also a bike fitter and consultant for 51 Speed Shop. Topics discussed include: 	The Four restrictive properties working against you on the bike are: 1. Aerodynamics 2. Gravity 3. Drivetrain Friction 4. Road Friction 	75-80% of aerodynamic drag comes from the body.  The wheels are the second greatest source of drag.  Components are next, and the frame is last.   	Weight doesn't become a significant factor until the grade hits 6% for an extended period of time.  	A good clincher and latex tube compared to a poor tire and a butyl tube can result in a 10-11 watt difference per tire.   	He recommends air pressure of 100psi for a 150 pound rider on a tri bike on a smooth road.  On a rough road a slightly lower tire pressure is recommended.  Biggest bang for your buck in aerodynamics  Vibram Five Finger Shoes A 10 week study published in the July 2013 issue of Medicine &amp; Science in Sports &amp; Exercise compared two groups of runners.  A group of 19 who slowly transitioned to the use of Vibrams over 10 weeks, and 17 who ran in conventional running shoes. Using MRIs for analysis, 10 of the 19 in the Vibram group were determined to have a foot bone injury by the end of the 10 weeks.  Only 1 of the runners in the control group had a foot bone injury at the end of the study. Runners in the control group ran an average of 30 miles in their peak week, while those in the Vibram group ran an average of 15-18 miles in their peak week. This article describes the study in a little more detail. Based on a lawsuit against Vibram settled in May 2014, Vibram Five Finger users may be entitled to a settlement that will likely be in the range of $20-$50. Details at <a href="http://www.fivefingerssettlement.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.fivefingerssettlement.com</a>. Subscribe via iTunes

TT029: Aerodynamics With David Ripley & Vibram Five Finger Shoes