What Triathletes Can Learn from Cyclists

The TriDot Triathlon Podcast

TriDot Triathlon Training

Running, Fitness, Sports, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 629 Ratings

🗓️ 6 May 2024

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Summary

What can triathletes learn from professional cycling? Find out here! In this episode, we dive into the pro peloton with pro-tour cyclist Florian Vermeersch, from Team Lotto-Dstny, and TriDot Coach Chris Navin. We discuss the training methods used on pro teams and how they differ from training programs for triathlons. Florian shares his experience with team group rides and the importance of teamwork in cycling. Then, Coach Chris Navin explains some valuable lessons that triathletes can learn from the training habits of cyclists. From optimizing training plans to fueling strategies, and setting up your bike for a fast split, Florian and Chris uncover the secrets behind the success of top cyclists, and how it can benefit triathletes. Whether you're a seasoned triathlete or just getting started, this episode is packed with insights and advice from the world of professional cycling that can take your triathlon training and performance to the next level. Big thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration for partnering with us on this episode! Head over to https://visit.pfandh.com/tridot and check out the Fuel Planner to get your free personalized fuel and hydration strategy and a discount on your first order. Huge thanks to deltaG for also partnering with us on this episode. To learn more about the performance boosting benefits of deltaG Ketones head to deltaGketones.com and use code TRIDOT20 for 20% off your order. On their site you can: 1. Learn more about fueling with deltaG ketone products. 2. Make a standalone purchase, or subscribe for ongoing deltaG ketone deliveries. 3. Book a FREE 15 minute video consultation with Brian, an expert on exogenous ketones, and deltaG in particular, to discuss your individual goals and best choice of deltaG drink to exceed those goals.

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0:00.0	This is the TriDOT podcast.
0:03.9	TriDOT uses your training data and genetic profile combined with predictive analytics and artificial intelligence to optimize your training,
0:12.8	giving you better results in less time with fewer injuries.
0:16.8	Our podcast is here to educate, inspire, and entertain.
0:21.7	We'll talk all things triathlon with expert coaches and special guests.
0:26.9	Join the conversation and let's improve together.
0:34.4	Welcome to the TriDOT Podcast. As much as we love cycling, there is an athlete population
0:43.0	that just loves cycling a little bit more. Those are full-on cyclists. While we are balancing
0:51.1	swimming with biking and running, cyclists can just like go ride their bike.
0:55.8	What a life they have, what a life.
0:58.0	Today on the show, we are all set to find out what triathletes can learn about cycling from cyclists.
1:04.3	And we have a great duo on the show to help.
1:08.1	Our first guest is professional cyclist Florian Vermeerch.
1:11.8	He is a pro-tour rider for Team Lotto Destiny, and at the moment, he is the 55th highest-ranked
1:17.7	writer in the world, according to the UCI point system.
1:21.6	He has represented the team twice in the Tour de France and once at the Vueilte-Ele-Epania.
1:26.8	In 2019, he won the National Under-23
1:30.5	Road Championships in Belgium. In 2021, he placed second overall at the famous Paris Rubé. And in
1:37.4	2023, he played second at the UCI Gravel World Championship. And that is just scratching
1:44.1	the surface of Florian's already
1:46.1	impressive resume. Florian, thanks so much for taking some time to chat with a few triathletes.
1:51.5	Hi, guys, it's my pleasure. It's nice to be on the podcast. Quick apology for all of our listeners
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