Gabriele Gallo, PhD - The Science of Cycling Performance | EP#441
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Intro
This chapter explores the training regimens and strategies of Grand Tour cyclists, emphasizing the impact of sports science on athletic performance. It also discusses the significance of nutrition and hydration in long races and addresses common mistakes to avoid for both athletes and coaches.
Gabriele Gallo, PhD, is a researcher at the University of Genoa with a particular focus on the science of cycling performance. In addition to his academic pursuits, he is also the founder of Knowledgeiswatt, a platform through which he summarises cycling and sports science research into infographics and practical, medium-form articles.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-Insights into the training of top GC-riders in Grand Tours (Tour de France and Giro d'Italia)
-How to apply research findings into real-world training and racing (and how not to do it)
-The spectrum of "art" and "science" in training, and how to balance the two
-The balance of controlling for as many variables as possible, and ecological validity in research
-How to consume synthesized forms of research
-The future of sports science
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LINKS AND RESOURCES:
-Gabriele's Research Gate
-Knowledgeiswatt on Instagram and Substack
-The Day-by-Day Periodization Strategies of a Giro d’Italia Podium Finisher - Gallo et al. 2024
-The Weekly Periodization of Top 5 Tour de France General Classification Finishers: A Multiple Case Study - Gallo et al. 2023
-How do world class top 5 Giro d’Italia finishers train? A qualitative multiple case study - Gallo et al. 2022
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