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Empirical Cycling
Empirical Cycling Podcast
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 http://www.empiricalcycling.com/donate.html
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Ratings & Reviews
4.8 stars from 278 ratings
Worth a Listen
I’ve been listening to EC since 2019, stumbling across it honestly looking for a good podcast about the sport of cycling. I’d only been riding for a year or so and didn’t know anything about racing, training, nutrition, or recovery. I’ve come a long way with them, at first self coaching from...Read full review »
Slowrise30 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/24/24
PhD Approved
Kolie and Kyle make the science of endurance training super accessible. As a scientist is sport and performance, this is my go to for keeping up on material that is related to my work without having to wade through publications.
CoachPatrickSmith via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/29/24
Ageism
Unfortunately I found the latest podcast to be ageist. I’ll check in again when the podcaster reaches 60 years old…then see how they feel. I know plenty of people still riding strong (even some racing) into their 70s! Also, the podcaster could curtail the use of the f-word to keep the “clean”...Read full review »
Lynda from CA via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/15/24
Recent Episodes
This episode we discuss Cole's evolution as a cyclist and our relationship between coach and athlete. From making lifelong friends in collegiate cycling, gaining over 100w of FTP, winning a national championship, realizing and encouraging agency as a coached athlete, balancing life priorities and...
Published 09/23/24
Published 09/23/24
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Published 09/04/24
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