How World Tour cyclists train, and a discussion on training load with Teun van Erp, PhD | EP#250

Teun van Erp is a sports scientist, whose PhD research included data from 4 years of training of 21 Team Sunweb cyclists. Teun used this incredible data set to characterise training load, intensity, and performance at the cycling World Tour level. After a long stint at Team Sunweb, Teun is now focusing on his academic career in Stellenboch, South Africa.        IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -Different measures of training load and how they stack up in scientific research -Pros and cons of using Training Stress Score (TSS), Lucia's TRIMP (heart rate based measure), and session-RPE to quantify training load -Comparing the training characteristics of male and female professional cyclists -Training Intensity Distribution -The types of moderate and high intensity training used by professional cyclists -The use of different cadences in training -Advice to amateur cyclists and triathletes for improving cycling performance   SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts250/   SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE: www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast   SPONSORS: Precision Hydration - One-size doesn't fit all when it comes to hydration. Take Precision Hydration's FREE sweat test and learn how you should hydrate. Use the discount code THATTRIATHLONSHOW15 to get 15% off your order OR use the code THATTRIATHLONSHOW and get your first box for free.   ROKA - The finest triathlon wetsuits, apparel, equipment, and eyewear on the planet. Trusted by Javier Gómez, Gwen Jorgensen, Flora Duffy, Mario Mola, Lucy Charles and others. Visit roka.com/tts for 20% off your order.   LINKS AND RESOURCES: Teun's Twitter and Research Gate profiles Teun's PhD thesis Relationship Between Various Training-Load Measures in Elite Cyclists During Training, Road Races, and Time Trials Intensity and Load Characteristics of Professional Road Cycling: Differences Between Men's and Women's Races RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/   CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at [email protected] or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.