Bernardo Gonçalves | EP#397

That Triathlon Show

Mikael Eriksson

Health, Swimming, Endurancesports, Run, Cycling, Health & Fitness, Fitness, Ironman, Swim, Bike, Sports, Running, Sportscience, Triathlon

4.9 • 596 Ratings

🗓️ 3 July 2023

⏱️ 95 minutes

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Summary

Bernardo Gonçalves is an expert in aerodynamics and aerodynamic testing and optimisation, the founder of AeroEdge, and a pro continental cyclist. He is the person who has earned the trust to work directly with Scientific Triathlon pro triathletes on their aerodynamics. In this episode we discuss all things aerodynamics, and how triathletes of many different levels can improve their bike splits through aerodynamic optimisation. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Quantifying and exemplifying the importance of aerodynamics -Why body position is by far the most important thing to optimise -Position changes that are often beneficial -Why more expensive bikes might not be any better than cheaper ones -A case for shorter cranks -Why track and road testing are the best ways of assessing aerodynamics for long distance triathletes (better than the wind tunnel) -Common mistakes in aerodynamic testing -Why W/CdA is much more important than W/kg -How to interpret marketing claims made by the cycling industry -Myths and misconceptions about aerodynamics and aero testing SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts397/ SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE: www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/ SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration help athletes perform at their best through their online tools, patented Sweat Test and range of electrolytes and fueling products. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner and receive a personalised plan for your carbohydrate, sodium and fluid intake. If you want further help, book a free 20-minute video consultation to chat through your plan. Listen out for the code in today's show to get 15% off your first order of PF&H electrolytes and fueling products. If you missed the code, just email hello@pfandh.com. ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer is a unique Dryland Swim Trainer that allows you to improve technique, power, and swim training consistency. With the trainer you can do specific power and technique work, including working on your catch and core activation, and it helps you stay consistent even if you don’t have much time to train. You can try the Zen8 risk-free for up to 30 days, and you can get 20% off your first order on zen8swimtrainer.com/tts. LINKS AND RESOURCES: Bernardo's Instagram profile AeroEdge website and Instagram The Hour record and aerodynamics with Dan Bigham | EP#368 The latest on aero sensors and aero testing with Michael Liberzon | EP#339 Chain lubrication (save watts and money) with Adam Kerin | EP#323 Tire pressure, aerodynamics, and smart equipment upgrades with Josh Poertner | EP#235 Dan Bigham – aerodynamic testing, equipment, and making your bike fast | EP#229 RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/ CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.

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0:00.0	The Traathlon Show 397
0:05.0	Hey, what's up everybody and welcome back to another episode of That Traathlon Show, the podcast
0:22.8	presented by Scientific Traathlon.com. I'm Reherst Michael and on today's episode, I interview
0:27.9	Bernard Ronsalves. Bernard is an expert in aerodynamics and aerodynamic testing and optimization.
0:33.8	He's the founder of Aero Edge and a Pro Continental Cyclist.
0:45.1	He is the person who has earned a trust to work directly with scientific triathlons pro triathletes on their aerodynamic optimization process.
0:52.7	And in this episode, we discuss all things aerodynamics and how to go about improving your aerodynamic efficiency.
0:57.2	I want to mention that Benadne and I, we do, as you have heard now, collaborate professionally and we are also good friends. But that being said, there are
1:02.1	absolutely no incentives for me to have Bernadal on the show other than the fact that I think
1:06.9	that he's one of the best in the world at aerodynamic testing and optimization. And as usual, I want to share that kind of knowledge with a wider audience so that we can
1:15.4	spread knowledge, spread information, education and get everybody to raise their level because
1:21.0	that is just one of the most fun parts of triathlon, isn't it?
1:24.7	That being said, of course, we do have sponsors of this podcast, and this episode
1:28.4	it is precision fuel and hydration.
1:30.4	They help athletes perform at their best with electrolyte and fueling products and with
1:34.6	free online tools, education at a patented sweat test.
1:38.5	You can use the free fuel and hydration planner on their website to get a personalized plan
1:42.7	for your carbohydrate, sodium and fluid intake.
1:45.1	And you can also book a free 20-minute video call station to chat through your plan with the
1:48.9	athlete support team. I have used their entire range of products for a long time and I think
1:53.0	they are absolutely brilliant and you can get 15% of your first order by using the code
1:56.8	TTS23 on precision fuel and hydration.com. And thank you to CNAID. The CNAID indoor swim
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