163 Dial in Your Bike Performance - Fit, Posture, Equipment and Strategies with IOG Bike Fit
Purple Patch Podcast
Matt Dixon
4.8 • 647 Ratings
🗓️ 14 April 2021
⏱️ 67 minutes
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Summary
The Purple Patch Podcast Triathlon Takeover rolls on this week with an hour of power on all things related to bike performance and race-day execution. Optimum bike fit, posture, equipment, and pacing strategies are all covered in this episode that features two of the best in the industry, Ivan O'Gorman and Chris Soden of IOG Bike Fit and Consulting.
As you'll hear, IOG's approach to consulting is informed by research, while their recommendations are driven by years of experience. Put simply - they will help you as an athlete not only ride faster, but also run faster off the bike.
Topics and questions covered include:
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Is aero everything for every athlete?
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What do you look for in a virtual or in-person bike fit?
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How much time should athletes allow before races to make significant bike fit changes?
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Why is power different on the road vs. an indoor trainer?
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Why is power different on a road bike vs. time-trial bike?
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When is it best to come out of aero? Is there a speed or hill grade?
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What is normal vs. abnormal discomfort on a bike?
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What type of aerobars are the best?
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Where should I put my nutrition?
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What tire pressure should I run on my race wheels?
This episode won't drown you in numbers and science, but it will improve your race preparation and confidence no matter your ability or skill level.
About Ivan O'Gorman
Ivan regularly works with recreational cyclists and triathletes of all levels, as well as WorldTour professionals and Olympians. As a seven-time IRONMAN World Championship finisher and two-time LT 100 MTB finisher, Ivan has significant first-hand knowledge of the many factors athletes must consider to maximize results.
About Chris Soden
Chris has spent over 25 years in the cycling industry, and specializes in custom and high-end bike sales and fittings. He has an extensive background as a professional bike fitter and industry consultant. At IOG Chris specializes in bike fitting, bike fit education, and industry consulting with a business optimization focus.
Episode and Purple Patch Resources
Book a Bike Fit and Consult with IOG Bike Fit
Learn more about Purple Patch Squad High-Performance Training Program
Learn more about Purple Patch Strength Programming
Join the Purple Patch Performance Academy
Learn More Aout Ivan and Chris at IOG
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| 0:00.0 | I'm Matt Dixon and welcome to the Purple Patch podcast. |
| 0:03.5 | The mission of Purple Patch is to empower and educate every human being to reach their athletic potential. |
| 0:09.3 | Through the lens of athletic potential, you reach your human potential. |
| 0:12.8 | The purpose of this podcast is to help time-starved people everywhere integrate sport into life. |
| 0:20.6 | And welcome to the Purple Patch podcast, as ever, your host Matt Dixon. |
| 0:25.3 | And today we continue our podcast takeover. |
| 0:29.6 | It's all about the return to racing. |
| 0:32.1 | And today's episode is everything about the bike. |
| 0:36.9 | Your race performance on the bike when it comes to fit, posture, |
| 0:41.2 | equipment and some strategies. And who better could I invite on the show than both Ivan O'G |
| 0:47.8 | and Chris Soden from the IODE bike Fit and Consulting? Now, you might have listened to my prior show with Ivan. That was episode, |
| 0:56.2 | goodness me, they're getting up there, episode 135. But today, we channel all of our energy, |
| 1:03.1 | all of our discussions around racing. And as you're going to hear, I'll say it, it's a gem. |
| 1:10.1 | It is a cracker. It's not only a lot of fun, |
| 1:13.9 | but it's also high, high value for you. And it's going to help you get dialed in for everything |
| 1:20.6 | around the bike portion of your triathlon. Now, if you haven't heard of Chris and Ivan, team I OG, |
| 1:26.6 | as I'm going to label them from now on, |
| 1:28.5 | you certainly will from here on out. They are thought leaders in the world of bike fits. |
| 1:33.0 | Some of the most sought-after and respected specialists in the realm, they work with the |
| 1:37.8 | broadest range of athletes, from Tour de France riders, champion Iron Man athletes, all the way to |
| 1:43.2 | folks who are just getting into the wonderful |
| 1:45.6 | sport that is cycling. And for me, well, I love their approach so, so much because in many |
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