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Semi-Pro Cycling

Welcome to the Semi-Pro Cycling feed. Home of Ride Better, Faster, and The Cycling Performance Club podcasts. Expert insights and exploration of all things cycling racing and training.

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SPC086 - Plyometrics Training for Cyclists

SPC086 - Plyometrics Training for Cyclists

Plyometrics are supposed to help with explosive anaerobic power, but what does the science say? Learn the ins and outs o... Read more

12 Mar 2014

27mins

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SPC091 - Increase Your Pain Threshold with Practice

SPC091 - Increase Your Pain Threshold with Practice

Learn how to PROs deal with pain, and how you can start to understand your own relationship to pain. This episode explor... Read more

16 Apr 2014

23mins

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New Rider Rides, Training Motivation, & Cleaning White Bikes

New Rider Rides, Training Motivation, & Cleaning White Bikes

Questions:Any recommendations for an inexpensive, trunk mount bike rack?Are Fixed-gear bikes good?If you could get one b... Read more

20 Oct 2016

19mins

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SPC136 - The Best Supplements for Cycling Performance

SPC136 - The Best Supplements for Cycling Performance

Do you believe there are supplements out there that will help you get to the next level? It seems it’s fairly entrenched... Read more

29 Apr 2015

34mins

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SPC038 - The Cycling Lifestyle - Habits, Balance and Training

SPC038 - The Cycling Lifestyle - Habits, Balance and Training

Using cycling as a lifestyle creates longevity for staying competitive and healthy. This show takes lessons from Tony St... Read more

3 Apr 2013

35mins

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Which Road Bike for $3500? Should You Ditch Strava for Training Peaks, & Should You Ditch Active Recovery in Zone 1.

Which Road Bike for $3500? Should You Ditch Strava for Training Peaks, & Should You Ditch Active Recovery in Zone 1.

Does Z1 power do anything?What road bike models should I check out in the $3500 price?Other than going and riding hills,... Read more

26 Sep 2016

24mins

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When to Plan a Training Camp

When to Plan a Training Camp

We look at the only really two reasons, and appropriate times to place training camps. Plus I have a proposition for you... Read more

16 Dec 2015

17mins

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SPC029 - Power and Coaching with Hunter Allen

SPC029 - Power and Coaching with Hunter Allen

We talk about the idea behind the The Power and Fatigue Profiles, how power meters help to work out your optimal trainin... Read more

30 Jan 2013

42mins

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The ‘Online’ Road to Cycling Success

The ‘Online’ Road to Cycling Success

This is the story of how, apart from his obvious ability, Brendan Canty used social media to get a PRO contract with Pro... Read more

15 Nov 2015

34mins

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SPC042 - Cleat Position: Getting Your Power to the Pedal with Steve Hogg

SPC042 - Cleat Position: Getting Your Power to the Pedal with Steve Hogg

Where do you place your cleats, and why do you do it that way? Cleat position is usually done without much thought as to... Read more

1 May 2013

34mins

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SPC140 - Finding Longevity in Cycling (How to Ride Forever)

SPC140 - Finding Longevity in Cycling (How to Ride Forever)

It's hard to stay motivated once you stop racing. On the surface, this is about maintaining the benefits of cycling, thi... Read more

28 Apr 2017

19mins

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SPC122 - Cycling Interval Training Basics

SPC122 - Cycling Interval Training Basics

Interval training is the cornerstone for successful cycling training. I use them in all my training programs and I belie... Read more

26 Nov 2014

25mins

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SPC056 - Criterium Racing: Tips, Tactics and Strategy

SPC056 - Criterium Racing: Tips, Tactics and Strategy

Whether you love or hate criterium racing it's best done with a plan to attack or sit in and sprint. This episode is all... Read more

7 Aug 2013

29mins

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SPC030 - Holistic Bike Fitting: What It Is and Why It Matters

SPC030 - Holistic Bike Fitting: What It Is and Why It Matters

Correct alignment of your body on the bike is secondary to correct alignment off the bike. Up to 25% of your training pl... Read more

6 Feb 2013

27mins

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A Stair Step Approach to Improving Your Sprint

A Stair Step Approach to Improving Your Sprint

We look at how to identify your sprinting weaknesses by putting together a Sprint Profile. Then learn how to train each ... Read more

22 Oct 2015

7mins

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SPC085 - Surviving Sportives and Epic Rides with Matt de Neef

SPC085 - Surviving Sportives and Epic Rides with Matt de Neef

Sportives and epics create the perfect environment to challenge your physical and mental limits. Finding ways to survive... Read more

5 Mar 2014

44mins

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SPC031 - Cycling With Your Eyes Closed : Visualisation Techniques

SPC031 - Cycling With Your Eyes Closed : Visualisation Techniques

Two visualisation techniques to get more out of yourself, train your mind and prepare for new situations. Picking your n... Read more

13 Feb 2013

25mins

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SPC130 - A Users Guide to Fueling with Fat and Carbs

SPC130 - A Users Guide to Fueling with Fat and Carbs

The impact diet has on performance is huge. We look at the latest recommendations for carbohydrate use, and how to incre... Read more

18 Feb 2015

40mins

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SPC117 - Pedal Forces, Vibration and Performance

SPC117 - Pedal Forces, Vibration and Performance

This episode looks at optimising the mechanical forces on the pedals in different situations to produce a higher power o... Read more

23 Oct 2014

23mins

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SPC082 - How to Manage Your Stress Budget by Jesse Kropelnicki

SPC082 - How to Manage Your Stress Budget by Jesse Kropelnicki

How you handle stress on and off the bike are a major determining factor in progressing your natural cycling talents. Id... Read more

12 Feb 2014

22mins

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