1 hr 22 min

Cycling Time Trialling with Marco Pinotti (Head of Performance of CCC Team ) | EP#260 That Triathlon Show

    • Sport

Marco Pinotti is head of performance of CCC Cycling Team (world tour level) and a former professional cyclist who is a six-time Italian Time Trial national champion. In this interview he discusses what it takes to become a good cycling time trial rider at a professional, World Tour level, but also what the key focus points for amateur riders focusing solely on time trials should be. 
 
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-What it takes to be a world class time trialist (including benchmark numbers)
-How world tour riders fit Time Trial (and Team Time Trial) training into their schedule
-How often to train on the Time Trial bike, indoor vs. outdoor training, motor pacing, key workouts and testing methods
-Aerodynamics: testing, equipment, and benchmark CdA:s 
-Executing a good time trial: preparation, pacing, and what goes onto your bike computer
-Team Time Trial training and tactics
-Advice for amateurs focusing on time trials
 
SHOWNOTES:
https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts260/
 
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www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast
 
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LINKS AND RESOURCES:
Marco's Twitter and the CCC Team website All cycling-related episodes on That Triathlon Show  
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.

Marco Pinotti is head of performance of CCC Cycling Team (world tour level) and a former professional cyclist who is a six-time Italian Time Trial national champion. In this interview he discusses what it takes to become a good cycling time trial rider at a professional, World Tour level, but also what the key focus points for amateur riders focusing solely on time trials should be. 
 
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-What it takes to be a world class time trialist (including benchmark numbers)
-How world tour riders fit Time Trial (and Team Time Trial) training into their schedule
-How often to train on the Time Trial bike, indoor vs. outdoor training, motor pacing, key workouts and testing methods
-Aerodynamics: testing, equipment, and benchmark CdA:s 
-Executing a good time trial: preparation, pacing, and what goes onto your bike computer
-Team Time Trial training and tactics
-Advice for amateurs focusing on time trials
 
SHOWNOTES:
https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts260/
 
SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE:
www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast
 
SPONSORS:
Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW15 to get 15% off your order OR use the code THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free.
 
ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Visit roka.com/tts for 20% off your order.
 
LINKS AND RESOURCES:
Marco's Twitter and the CCC Team website All cycling-related episodes on That Triathlon Show  
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.

1 hr 22 min

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