The Science of a Pro Cycling Team

The Real Science of Sport Podcast by Mike Finch

Jul 13, 20261:34:35Sports & Recreation

Team NSN Cycling is one of the most exciting teams in the World Tour peloton, and Lausanne-based Briton David Bailey is its Head of Sport Science. Amid the pressures of being at the cutting edge of athletic performance,...

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