EVIDENCE BASE

OUR SOURCES.

Every claim on this site traces back to a named expert, a published study, or an on-the-record podcast conversation. This page maps the research areas, the people behind them, and the articles that apply their work.

PROF. STEPHEN SEILER, UNIVERSITY OF AGDER

Polarised Training & Intensity Distribution

Seiler's 20-year body of work on the 80/20 intensity distribution that elite endurance athletes converge on independently.

Zone 2 Training: The Complete Guide →Polarised vs Sweet Spot Training →Zone 2 vs Endurance Training →Every Seiler Episode →Prof. Seiler on Low Heart Rate Cycling →

DAN LORANG, RED BULL-BORA-HANSGROHE

World Tour Training Methodology

Lorang's periodisation framework adapted from Grand Tour preparation to amateur cycling — the same methodology, different volume.

Dan Lorang's Amateur Training Plan →Every Lorang Episode →How a Pro Cyclist Trains for 60 Days →

DR SAM IMPEY, PROF. ASKER JEUKENDRUP, ALEX LARSON RD

Cycling Nutrition & Body Composition

Periodised nutrition matching carbohydrate intake to training demands. Evidence from World Tour nutritionists and sports dietitians.

Fuel for the Work Required →Fasted vs Fuelled Training →Body Composition for Cyclists →In-Ride Nutrition Guide →

DAN BIGHAM, RED BULL-BORA-HANSGROHE

Aerodynamics & Equipment Science

Bigham's hierarchy of aerodynamic gains — position, clothing, helmet, wheels, frame — validated by wind tunnel data and Hour Record preparation.

Dan Bigham on Amateur Aerodynamics →Aero vs Weight →Tubeless vs Clincher Tyres →

DEREK TEEL, S&C COACH

Strength & Conditioning for Cyclists

Transfer-focused strength programming for endurance cyclists. Evidence from Rønnestad, Sunde, and applied S&C practice.

Best Exercises for Cyclists →Strength Training Guide →Heavy S&C Beats More Miles After 40 →

DR SELLERS

Respiratory & Breathing Performance

Inspiratory muscle training producing up to 6% FTP improvement in trained cyclists. Device protocols and evidence review.

Breathing Techniques: 6% FTP Gains →

All content is authored by Anthony Walsh and reviewed against the primary sources listed above. For corrections or clarifications, contact anthony@roadmancycling.com.

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