The topics covered in Episode One:

  • Demystifying a rumour that Steve Bowman wheelied from Hout Bay to Camps Bay (at 1 minute 40 seconds)
  • At what intensity point does your body utilize fat to a greater extent than carbohydrates and protein? (at 2 minutes 40 second)
  • What causes cramps and what is the best way to prevent it or relieve it when it happens? (at 11 minutes 42 seconds)
  • I am moving from the half marathon distance to the full marathon distance next year. How should my training change for the increased distance? (at 22 minutes 15 seconds)
  • Is there a way to get better at riding in high temperatures? (35 minutes 35 seconds)
  • Would riding with a dropper seat post be beneficial within South African marathon races? (at 46 minutes 44 seconds)

Previous articles by the Science2Sport team for Bike Hub:


Who needs a coach anyway? by John Wakefield and Dr Mike Posthumus.

A scientific guide to race day nutrition by Dr Jeroen Swart and Ben Capostagno.

Ensuring training progression with power by Dr Mike Posthumus and John Wakefield.

Training with a power meter: the ins and outs by Ben Capostagno and Dr Jeroen Swart.


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