Performance Process

<p>For years, cyclists have said, “you can’t see aero.” Now Dan Bigham can.</p><p>In this episode, we go inside Red Bull–Bora–Hansgrohe’s groundbreaking use of Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV), a laser-based imaging...

<p>In this episode, Ronan applies the Performance Process philosophy to help Marcus Christie, one of the most successful Irish time trialists ever, to reimagine how to train, test, and race.</p><p>Ronan and Marcus dive...

<p>Nasal strips are back in vogue appearing on the noses of more and more WorldTour riders and Instagram ads alike. But do they actually help you perform better, or are they just another marketing-driven marginal gain...

<p>It’s the time of year in the northern hemisphere when many riders look back on the season just gone and start planning for the one ahead. In this episode, Ronan Mc Laughlin speaks with Tim Cusick, world-class coach...

<p>Crank length is one of the most debated elements of modern bike fit. </p><p>So-called "shorter cranks" offer a host of claimed benefits including: comfort, aerodynamics, and injury prevention. But how much shorter is...

<p>Arguably no topic generates more questions, or more frustrating answers, than aerodynamics. Ask which helmet, skinsuit, or wheel is fastest and the reply from those in the know is almost always the same: “It...

<p>Creatine is one of the most researched supplements in sport, with decades of evidence showing clear benefits for strength and power athletes. But what about endurance sport, and cycling in particular? Creatine is...

<p>We all know carbohydrates are essential for endurance performance, we also know the same gels, chews and drinks fuelling our rides could be destroying our teeth? But what should we do, can we protect our teeth and...

<p>How much thought do you give your warm up? Where did your warm up protocol come from? For most riders it’s a borrowed routine, something a coach prescribed, or they read online from a pro team, or just something...

<p>Gut training has become one of the buzzwords in endurance sport, but is it hype or a real performance advantage? In this episode of Performance Process, Ronan Mc Laughlin is joined by accredited sports dietitian and...

<p>Performance Process is back after a Tour de France-shaped gap. In this episode, CyclingSpy returns to unpack the most intriguing performance trends from the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes. From new helmet...

<p>In this special Performance Process x Geek Warning crossover, Dave Rome grills Ronan Mc Laughlin about every technical detail from his 3,000 km unsupported lap of Ireland. From aero bag hacks and drivetrain quirks to...

<p>In this special episode of Performance Process, Ronan shares the story behind his 3,000+ km solo circumnavigation of Ireland – a ride powered not by chasing records, but by purpose. This was a deeply personal...

<p>It’s a humble kitchen cupboard staple, but sodium bicarbonate is also one of the most powerful and misunderstood tools in the endurance athlete’s arsenal. In this episode of Performance Process, Ronan Mc Laughlin is...

<p>Real-world testing shows suspension forks might flip the script in the gravel v MTB tyre debate.</p><p>What happens when you bring WorldTour-level testing rigour to gravel? In this episode of Performance Process...