The Cycling Performance Club Cyrus Monk, Dr. Jason Boynton, and Damian Ruse

In this episode Cyrus and Jason discuss their thoughts on doping in cycling, anti-doping measures, and how prevalent they think doping is in the pro peloton. They also discuss the arguments for and against the legalization of performance enhancing drugs in cycling- and why they are pretty happy with the current ban in the sport. 
Episode References:Debate: Should we accept performance-enhancing drugs in competitive sports?
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Co-hosts:Jason Boynton, Ph.D.boyntoncoaching.com
Cyrus Monkcyclistscientist.com
Producer & co-host:Damian Rusesemiprocycling.com
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Contrary to our typical episodes where we tackle just one topic, in this episode Damian and Jason discuss tidbits of sage advice and recommendations they have provided cyclists over the years. In addition, not satisfied with just listening to ourselves talk, we’ve reached out to a few other experts to offer their own advice. Listen in to hear valuable advice from HIIT expert Prof. Paul Laursen, running and cycling coach Dr. Steve Palladino, mountain bike expert Dr. Matt Miller, and endurance coach and educator Dr. Will O’Connor.
Guest experts:Prof. Paul LaursenHIIT Science
Dr. Steve PalladinoPalladino Power Project
Dr. Matt MillerBrakeAce
Dr. Will O’ConnorPerformance Advantage Podcast
Episode References:You CAN’T Have Your FTP, CP or Aerobic Power & SPRINT with it too – with Dr Dajo Sanders
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Co-hosts:Jason Boynton, Ph.D.boyntoncoaching.com
Cyrus Monkcyclistscientist.com
Producer & co-host:Damian Rusesemiprocycling.com
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Contrary to our typical episodes where we tackle just one topic, in this episode Damian and Jason discuss tidbits of sage advice and recommendations they have provided cyclists over the years. In addition, not satisfied with just listening to ourselves talk, we’ve reached out to a few other experts to offer their own advice. Listen in to hear valuable advice from former UCI Track World and Australian National Road Champion, Michael Freiburg, along with high-performance expert and former Head of Performance at Team Sky, Simon Jones. 
Be on the lookout for more episodes like this with more experts in the near future!
Guest experts:Michael Frieburg Airhub On-Road Resistance
Simon Joneswww.mybestseason.net
Episode References:Racing Tactics for Cyclists, by Thomas Prehn
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Co-hosts:Jason Boynton, Ph.D.boyntoncoaching.com
Cyrus Monkcyclistscientist.com
Producer & co-host:Damian Rusesemiprocycling.com
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In this episode, we’re taking a closer look at what might be one of cycling’s most sacred cows- altitude training. If you believe that altitude training is basically compulsory for elite cyclists, we invite you to have an open mind and embrace a skeptical mindset as we take a closer look at this common intervention. Our aim here is to highlight some of the lesser known detriments of altitude training and help cyclists consider if the outcome is truly worth the cost, effort, and risk- because for some riders, it might actually do more harm than good!
But if we’re going to challenge the status quo, we wanted to make sure we spoke to someone who had the expertise, background, credentials, and zero conflict of interest. This is how we ended up talking with Professor Jerome Dempsey. Jerry is a world-renowned respiratory physiologist with nearly 60 years of experience in applied physiology research, 400+ scientific articles to his name, and a penchant for closely examining the claims made about training endurance athletes in hypoxia.
Are the benefits of altitude training as good as the habits of the pros might have us believe? Does everyone benefit from altitude training? What are the drawbacks? Could we improve the intervention’s outcomes? If the benefits are truly not worth the cost, what would it take to change the culture and attitudes toward altitude training? Check out this episode to get insight into these questions and more!
Guest panelist:Jerome Dempsey, Ph.D.UW-Wisconsin Staff PageResearchgate
Episode References:Hypoxic Training Is Beneficial in Elite Athletes
Hypoxic Training Is Not Beneficial in Elite Athletes
Humans In Hypoxia: A Conspiracy Of Maladaptation?!
“Living high-training low”: effect of moderate-altitude acclimatization with low-altitude training on per-formance
Concurrent Heat and Intermittent Hypoxic Training: No Additional Performance Benefit Over Temperate Training
Evidence that heat acclimation training may alter sleep and incidental activity
Video w/Chris Gore: Discussion - Session 2, Altitude Training and Team Sports Conference Aspetar, Doha - Qatar, 24 & 25 March 2013
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In this Roundtable episode Jason has a conversation with his athlete, Tony, about his preparation for this year’s U.S. Masters Road Nationals in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
However, this conversation is significantly different from a typical discussion about preparing a rider for their peak event. First, Albuquerque at the time Masters Nationals was scheduled is known to be exceptionally hot and is an environmental factor that had to be considered and prepared for. But second, and even more unique to this preparation story, Dr. Tony Wolf is a Post-Doctoral research scientist in thermoregulation at Penn State, AND a cycling coach!
Did two environmental physiologists/cycling coaches working together create a dream team result, or was it simply too many cooks in the kitchen? Listen and find out how these two scientists progressed Tony towards his peak race in the heat, and all of the important considerations they made along the way.
Guest panelist:Tony Wolf, Ph.D.Website: www.atpcoaching.netTwitter: @tony__wolfInstagram: atp_coachingResearchgateLinkedIn
Episode References:Heat Acclimation Decay and Re-Induction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
From Lab to Real World: Heat Acclimation Considerations for Elite Athletes
Short-Term Heat Acclimation Training Improves Physical Performance: A Systematic Review, and Exploration of Physiological Adaptations and Application for Team Sports
Passive Heating: Reviewing Practical Heat Acclimation Strategies for Endurance Athletes
The effects of heat adaptation on physiology, perception and exercise performance in the heat: a meta-analysis
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Co-hosts:Jason Boynton, Ph.D.boyntoncoaching.com
Cyrus Monkcyclistscienti

This is part 2 of 2 in our series discussing advancements in power profiling with Dr. Peter Leo- endurance training scientist at AusCycling, and first author of a recent scientific review outlining the topic for coaches and cyclists.
In this episode we get practical and highlight Dr. Leo’s recommendations for honing your power profiling technique. We also discuss where power profiling is going in the near future.
This series is a must listen for any coach and/or serious cyclist!
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Guest panelist:Peter Leo, Ph.D.ResearchgateTwitter: @peter__leo
Episode References:Power profiling and the power-duration relationship in cycling: a narrative review
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Co-hosts:Jason Boynton, Ph.D.boyntoncoaching.com
Cyrus Monkcyclistscientist.com
Producer & co-host:Damian Rusesemiprocycling.com
Website: cyclingperformanceclub.comInstagram: @cyclingperformanceclubFacebook: @cyclingperformanceclubTwitter: @cyclingclubpodLinkedIn: The Cycling Performance Club Podcast