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Purple Patch Podcast

386 - Stop Leaving Speed on the Table- The Bike Fit Indoor Training Fixes That Actually Work----

Purple Patch Podcast

Matt Dixon

Fitness, Health & Fitness, Nutrition

4.9651 Ratings

🗓️ 21 January 2026

⏱️ 54 minutes

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Summary

Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! In this episode, Matt Dixon and Chris Soden discuss maximizing winter training for cyclists and triathletes. They emphasize the importance of proper bike fitting, posture, and equipment for indoor and outdoor training. Chris highlights the benefits of using smart trainers and the Velocity platform for effective training, noting that proper form and equipment maintenance are crucial. He advises athletes to document changes and make gradual adjustments. Chris also offers remote consultations and equipment upgrades, stressing the importance of a solid bike position and drive train efficiency. Matt underscores the value of the Purple Patch ecosystem in enhancing athletic performance.

 

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Transcript

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0:00.0

Hey folks, Matt Dixon here. Today's show is a cracker. It's with Chris Soden of Strategic Fitting.

0:06.8

And it is quite wonderful. If you're a cyclist, if you're a triathlete, I promise you, you do not want to miss this about maximizing your winter session and riding to become a better cyclist outside.

0:18.9

We go into equipment, we go into position, posture, form

0:22.2

and how to let maximise your training. It's terrific. There are a few things that I want to go through

0:27.5

to help kick off the journey. Number one, if you want to work with Chris directly, we can connect

0:32.5

you. Look for the link in the show notes or go to the bike fitting section of purple patchfitness.com. You can work with

0:38.9

him so far as consulting on equipment, purchasing and getting dialed in for your right fit,

0:44.3

even getting a brand new bike. Chris is there your service and as we mentioned in the show,

0:48.5

if you have any questions at all for Chris, send them our way info at purple patchfinness.com. He graciously agreed that he

0:56.0

will be happy to answer any of your questions around fitting equipment, whatever it might be.

1:01.1

And so feel free to email us directly, info at purple patchfitness.com. I also want to highlight our

1:07.6

bike program. We have a standalone bike program that we discuss in depth. At the end

1:14.9

of today's show, we spend about three or four minutes. It's really worth skimming forward to

1:18.9

listen to this. How for you to become a better cyclist? More confident, calmer in any

1:25.7

conditions and ultimately faster. You don't need to be a purple

1:29.6

patch athlete to leverage this program. It is coaching live on demand for athletes anywhere in the

1:38.0

world. And as I talk about it, this is your best R.O.Y. And so I highlight that program. You can

1:43.6

find it on the website. It's basically our bike squad, high best ROI. And so I highlight that program. You can find it on the website.

1:45.1

It's basically our bike squad, high, high value.

1:48.0

And finally, as you listen today, it is the time.

1:50.9

If you're interested in having any consultation or conversation with us about your

1:55.1

coaching journey, feel free to reach out info at purple patchfitness.com or set up a

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