Time Trial position is tricky at best. Contortionism is the most appropriate word to describe the skill you must be able to master if you seek to be the fastest and most aero in a time trial. Riding in a time trial position is an increased functional load when compared to road riding.
The wider the handlebars, the wider the base of support, the narrower the bars, the narrower the base of support. This leads us into one of our first points about time trial, positional challenges and narrow base of support. Listen to the full episode and review the podcast transcript (https://www.fasttalklabs.com/category/cycling-in-alignment/) to learn the nitty-gritty about the idea time trial position.
Superficial Back Line: https://www.flexibilityrx.com/reclaiming-the-sagittal-plane/
Crank Length https://cyclingtips.com/2017/09/crank-length-forget-leverage-power-fit/
Crank Length http://bikeblather.blogspot.com/2014/07/crank-length-whateverwithin-reason.html?m=1
Tony Martin sand paper story: https://www.stickybottle.com/latest-news/tony-martins-sandpaper-bum-wound-a-most-unusual-injury/
Rohan Dennis https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/racing/im-stay-rohan-dennis-says-change-mentality-delivered-world-championships-victory-438674
http://www.contortionhomepage.com/photolib.html
Paul Chek 90/90 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8p6FtlqpAYg
50: Cycling in Alignment is Moving!
49: Science Does Not Provide Certainty with Jeff Winkler
48: The Most Effective Recovery Strategies
47: Failures in Cycling
46: False Beliefs About Cycling
45: Jason Williams on Retül and Bike Fitting Philosophies
44: The Godfather of Bike Fitting, Happy Freedman
43: The Beat of the Bike Fitter, Jerry Gerlich
42: Supplement Responsibly
41: Gluten and its effects on longevity, heart disease, and immune function, with Trevor Connor
40: Climbing Mountains and Orbiting Planets: Reframing Your Mentality around Season Planning
39: Bike Fitter Greg Choat, Man is to Bicycle as Fish is to Elephant
38: Jessi Stensland: Kinterractive Evolution of the Athlete
37: Training in Alignment
35: James Wilson MTB Fit, Pedal, and Strength
34: The Iceman Scott Moninger: Hierarchy of the Peloton
33: Battling Saddle Sores with Don Powell
32: Unpopular Opinions on Group Rides, Riding Inside, and Hydration
31: Mountain Bike Fit with Julie Young and Travis Brown
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