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Episodes: 125
Frequency: Monthly
Rating: 4.4/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1k-10k
Gender skew: Male
Location: USA
Instagram: 159.0k followers
30s Ad: 53 - 65, 60s Ad: 63 - 75
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Dirk Friel - TrainingPeaks coach and endurance training educator known for translating sports science and data-driven training into practical plans for athletes. As host, he guides conversations with elite athl...
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Ben Day - Heat Adaptation And Endurance Performance Training Protocols; Sauna/active Heat Exposure; Tracking Adaptation With Physiological Metrics
Bobby Julich - Launching And Building A Cycling Roster; High-performance Culture; Balancing Results With Long-term Impact; Adapting Plans Around Race Opportunities
George Hincapie - Building An American Cycling Team; Team Culture And Athlete Development; Performance Priorities; Leadership Lessons From Elite Racing
Cliff Pittman - Coaching Approach For Transitioning To Ultras; Athlete Autonomy And Communication; Adapting Training For Singletrack And Endurance Extremes
Molly Seidel - Transition From Marathon Road Running To Ultra/trail; Managing Injuries And Burnout; Training Strategy For Ultras; Nutrition And Technical Terrain Adaptation
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Episodes
The Real Story: Coaching, Contracts, & Pregnancy in Elite Cycling | Sarah Sturm & Dennis van Winden - Season 8 Episode 5
May 06, 2026
Pregnancy and Elite Athletic Performance: How Pro Cyclist Sarah Sturm and Coach Dennis Van Winden Redefine Training for Mom Athletes. Discover top pregnancy-safe training tips, real athlete-coach strategies, and how to navigate racing, metrics, mental health, and sponsorships, without missing a beat. Elite cyclist Sarah Sturm and her coach Dennis Van Winden break new ground with a candid look at what it takes to maintain consistency, motivation, and health throughout pregnancy as a professio...
Can You Transform Your Fitness in Just 14 Days? | Ben Day - Season 8 Episode 4
April 02, 2026
Heat Adaptation Hacks for Cyclists: How the Pros Master Sauna Protocols, Active Heat Training & Performance Gains. Discover the power of heat acclimatization to boost resilience, race readiness, and recovery in any climate. Pro coach Ben Day unleashes the secrets of modern endurance training through practical protocols and behind-the-scenes stories from Girona, Boulder, and the pro peloton. This episode peels back the science of heat training—from sauna and hot tub sessions to sweat-inducing...
Building America’s Dream Cycling Team with George Hincapie and Bobby Julich Season 8 Ep. 3
March 04, 2026
In this episode, George Hincapie and Bobby Julich joins host Dirk Friel to dive into the ambitious launch of Modern Adventure Cycling—a new American cycling team that’s already making waves on the international stage. With decades of experience racing and leading teams, George Hincapie and Bobby Julich share what inspired them to tackle this monumental project, how they overcame challenges in building their roster, and why fostering a positive team culture matters more than chasing results. ...
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