The physical demands of cyclists and cyclors take center stage in this episode of the CoachCast. Ben Day, a retired pro cyclist and head performance coach of the American Magic team, shares his insights on his transition from pro cycling to yacht racing and the advent of cyclors crewing race boats.
Cyclors, using their lower-body strength, can produce 30-40% more power than arm grinders, making them more efficient in manipulating sail shapes and setting up the boat for optimal performance. The evolving rules of the America's Cup have opened the door to the importance of cyclists and the physical abilities they bring to the table.
Learn how absolute power is the key to a great cyclor, and the concerns of watts per kilogram, so critical to World Tour riders, do not apply. Churning out 450 watts for nearly 20 minutes is the baseline for any cyclist or rower looking to take on racing boats skimming the water's surface at 100 kph. Ben and Dirk also examine the training and nutrition it takes to develop and maintain these efforts to claim the trophy of the oldest international competition still operating.
Season 6 Ep 4 — How to Utilize Running Power Metrics with Dr. Will O'Connor
Season 6 Ep 3 — Kristin Armstrong: Navigating an Era of Wearables, Data & Social Platforms
Season 6 Ep 2 — Exploring Joe Friel's 40-Year Coaching Evolution
Season 6 Ep 1 — How Sociology of Sport Impacts Coaching with Brian Gearity
Season 5 Ep 12 — Building Strength and Durability in Endurance Athletes With Chris Lee
Season 5 Ep 11 — Youth Development and Age-Appropriate Progression with Lance Watson
Season 5 EP 10 — Triathlon Offseason Training Secrets with Mike Ricci
Season 5 Ep 9 — What Coaches & Athletes Should Know About the Business of Endurance Coaching
Season 5 Ep 7 — Mental Health Disorders in Ultra Endurance Athletes with Jill Colangelo
Season 5 Ep 6 — 5 Mistakes Endurance Athletes Make for Weight Loss with Renee Eastman
Season 5 Ep 5 — Dynamic Loading, Physiological Testing and Effective Range with Gordo Byrn
Season 5 Ep 4 — Manaslu and Ultrarunning at 75 with David Babbitt and Coach Land Heintzberger
Season 5 Ep 3 — The Habits to Running Healthy and Lifelong with Coach Amanda Brooks
Season 5 Ep 2 — NVDM's Secrets to Training Triathletes with Natasha van der Merwe
Season 5 Ep 1 — How Zone 2 Biochemistry Powers Athletes' Biomechanical Energy with Iñigo San Millán
Season 4 Ep 12 — Training for World-Class Skimo and a Leadville MTB 100 Podium with John Gaston
Season 4 Ep 11 — The Essentials of Training Plans with David Warden and Matt Fitzgerald of 80/20 Endurance
Season 4 Ep 10 — The Moxie & Grit of Pro Mother, MTB Racer and Coach Sonya Looney
Season 4 Ep 9 — Triathlon Peaking and Tapering with Craig Alexander, Plus Kona 2022 Predictions
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