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 Masters Individual Pursuit World Championship title. On the industry side, his expertise span into aero testing,...

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 shaping the future of aerodynamics in cycling. From “high-hand” positions and crank length to custom bike fitting...

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 sits down with Xert’s Armando Mastracci to discuss why Xert is ditching W/kg and why XRP (Xert Relative Power) might...

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 Olympic medalist too, Dan gives us a glimpse into the intricacies of aerodynamics, equipment innovation, and the...