The Cycling Performance Podcast

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  Heat Training: Hype or High Performance? 22.07.2026 1h 8min

  Is heat training the biggest performance breakthrough in endurance sport, or just the latest trend?In this episode, Nathan Haas is joined by Team EF Coaching coach and professional cyclist Francesca Hall and EF Pro Cycling Performance Director Nate Wilson to unpack the science behind one of the hottest topics in endurance performance.The trio explores why heat training has exploded in popularity, how it differs from traditional heat acclimation, and whether it can genuinely deliver altitude-like physiological adaptations. From plasma volume expansion and hemoglobin mass to nervous system fatigue and practical training protocols, this episode separates evidence from hype.Whether you're preparing for a hot race, curious about environmental training, or wondering if a heat suit belongs in your training plan, this conversation offers practical, science-backed guidance on how, and when, to use heat training effectively.Follow Team EF Coaching for more coaching insights, education, and performance resources.
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  Everything is Placebo with Dr. David Spindler 01.07.2026 1h 7min

  What happens inside your brain when you’re pushing your limits?In this episode, we sit down with Professor David Spindler to explore the science behind better performance. From making decisions under fatigue to managing emotions during hard efforts, we discuss how your brain influences the way you train, race, and recover.David explains why breathing is one of the simplest and most effective tools for regulating your nervous system, how your brain responds when you’re under physical stress, and what athletes can do to make better decisions when the pressure is on. We also dive into pacing strategies, mental resilience, and how a better understanding of the brain can help you perform more consistently, both in sport and everyday life.Whether you’re preparing for your next race or simply looking to train smarter, this conversation is full of practical insights that will change the way you think about performance.Key Topics• How the nervous system influences performance• Making better decisions under fatigue• Breathing and self-regulation during training and racing• The role of brain chemistry in endurance performance• Pacing strategies for long-duration efforts• Building mental resilience through neuroscience
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  31. Coryn Labecki: Instinct, Sprinting, and Life After Racing 16.06.2026 1h 1min

  In this episode, Nathan Haas and Colby Pierce sit down with Coryn Labecki, one of the most decorated American cyclists in history and a coach at Team EF Coaching.With 74 national titles, a victory at the Tour of Flanders, and stage wins at the Giro Donne and the Vuelta, Coryn's palmares speak for themselves. Together, they explore what it actually takes to win at the highest level, and how a career at the top shapes the coach you become.The conversation dives into the balance between data and instinct in sprint racing, why power numbers only tell part of the story, and how repetition and race experience build the gut feel that wins finishes. Coryn also reflects on what it means to be a pioneer for diversity in the sport, the growth of women's cycling, and why she believes showing up and doing the work matters more than making a statement.As a new mother and a full-time coach, Coryn brings a grounded perspective on motivation, balance, and what sport ultimately teaches us about life far beyond the finish line.
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  30. Lachlan Morton: Finding Your Own Path in Cycling 03.06.2026 53min

  In this episode, Nathan Haas and Colby Pierce sit down with one of cycling's most distinctive and influential figures, Lachlan Morton.From his early days as a promising WorldTour talent to becoming the pioneer of alternative racing and adventure cycling, Lachlan reflects on a journey that challenged many of the sport's conventional expectations. Together, they explore how his relationship with cycling has evolved from a singular focus on winning to a deeper pursuit of curiosity, self-expression, and meaningful experiences on the bike.The conversation dives into burnout, motivation, identity, and the pressures that athletes face when external expectations begin to outweigh personal fulfilment. Lachlan shares insights on creating a sustainable relationship with performance, why enjoyment and exploration remain central to his riding, and how athletes at every level can reconnect with what first drew them to the bike.Whether you're chasing podiums, personal bests, or simply the joy of riding, this episode offers a thoughtful perspective on finding your own path in cycling.Topics covered:- Lachlan's evolution from WorldTour racer to adventure cyclist- Burnout, identity, and rediscovering purpose- The difference between external expectations and internal motivation- Why enjoyment and performance don't have to be opposites- Sustainable approaches to training and racing- The role of curiosity, exploration, and self-expression in cycling- Building a lifelong relationship with the bikeFollow Team EF Coaching for more conversations at the intersection of performance, science, and human potential.
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  29. Jonathan Vaughters- Art vs Science 20.05.2026 1h 4min

  In the return episode of The Cycling Performance Podcast, presented by Team EF Coaching, Nathan Haas and Colby Pearce sit down with EF Pro Cycling founder Jonathan Vaughters for a deep conversation on the evolving relationship between sports science, intuition, and human performance in cycling.JV reflects on decades in professional cycling. From being one of the earliest adopters of SRM power meters in the 1990s to building one of the longest-running professional cycling teams in the world. Together, the group explores why coaching remains as much an art as a science, even in today’s hyper-data-driven era.The conversation covers tapering mistakes, Grand Tour rest days, training intuition, racing as preparation, and why data alone can’t explain elite cycling performance. Featuring insights from decades inside the World-Tour, this episode dives deep into what really makes athletes faster, beyond the numbers.
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  28. Coach Call with Andreas Klier on new tech for 2025 01.02.2025 40min

  A special podcast episode for you, slightly different than our usual format...' Coach Call' our coaches have a regular call with the EF Pro Cycling sports science team to get insight on developments in within the peloton so that they can use that to advise our coaching clients on the latest tech, nutrition and other performance trends. In this episode our Technical Operations Manager, Andreas Klier talks with our coaching team about the latest developments in tech for 2025. Joining him on the call - coaches Zack Morris, Colby Pearce, Alex Howes, Coryn Labecki, Lauren Stephens, Nicki Sorensen, Ken Vanmarcke, Chad Haga, Daniel Holloway, Spencer Miller and Christian Parret. Please note we've redacted some of the information shared as it is not publicly available (though our coaches will be using the information to help their clients). /// Head to www.teamefcoaching.com and get coaching informed by the highest level of the sport.
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  27. The Movement Podcast 07.01.2025 1h 28min

  As we launch our new Skills Academy courses, Team EF Coaching's Zack Morris & Colby Pearce have in-depth discussion about movement patterns on and off the bike - how they affect each other and how you can make sure you don't develop bad habits. Skills Academy - coming very soon to Team EF Coaching. ///
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  26. The Power Meter Podcast 03.09.2024 1h 23min

  Join us for a special episode all about Power Meters. Zack Morris, Colby Pearce and Nicki Sørensen share their thoughts and experience of training and racing with power meters, including a little history since Colby and JV were the among the first to own SRM power meters in the US and Nicki was an early adopter too.For more information on coaching, training plans and camps visit our website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.teamefcoaching.com⁠
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  25. Nathan Haas - Life as a pro transcends into a career in coaching 28.06.2024 1h 10min

  Nathan Haas is a household name in the sport of cycling having raced at the world tour level for many teams including one of the previous iterations of the EF Pro Cycling -Garmin-Sharp. He has also recently begun a successful career as a professional gravel racer as well as coming full circle and joining Team EF Coaching, this time as a coach. Zack sat down with him in his hometown of Girona to talk about getting into cycling and what he has learned from being a pro that can inspire others. For more information on coaching, training plans and camps visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.teamefcoaching.com⁠
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  24. Charly Wegelius - A less successful rider can often make a more successful Sports Director 14.06.2024 23min

  Head Sports Director for EF Education-EasyPost, Charly Wegelius, had a long career as a pro cyclist before becoming an important member of the team's staff. Zack sat down to learn more about the role of Sports Director, what being an ex-pro brings to the table and lots more.For more information on coaching, training plans and camps visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.teamefcoaching.com⁠
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  23. Carmen Small - The evolution of women's cycling and what makes EF different 31.05.2024 30min

  Head sports director for EF Education-Cannondale team and ex-pro racer Carmen Small talks to Zack about how the women's peloton has changed since she raced, what attracted her to joining EF Pro Cycling and how they've built their new team. For more information on coaching, training plans and camps visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.teamefcoaching.com⁠
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  22. Andreas Klier - Pushing the envelope on technology, the next generation of riders and Andreas the Artist 24.05.2024 41min

  EF Pro Cycling Technical Operations Manager Andreas Klier talks to Zack about finding the next technological advances in cycling - including tubeless, aerodynamics and more, plus what he thinks about the next generation of riders. Andreas also tells us about changing his mind on his favorite race and his other profession as an artist.For more information on coaching, training plans and camps visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠http://www.teamefcoaching.com⁠
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  21. Archie Ryan - Turning pro, overcoming injury and why he chose EF Education-EasyPost 14.05.2024 18min

  Team EF Coaching director Zack Morris chats to EF Education-EasyPost new signing Archie Ryan at our Girona training camp. The Irish rider talks about his u23 years, how knee injuries impacted his racing, his love for the Basque country and who is the better rider, him or Ben Healy?For more information on coaching, training plans and camps visit our website: ⁠⁠http://www.teamefcoaching.com⁠⁠
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  20. Ben Healy - Finding form, learning lessons and going all-in 24.04.2024 20min

  Irish National Champion and breakaway specialist Ben Healy of EF Education-EasyPost talks finding form, learning lessons and going all-in, plus his thoughts on the new POC Procen Air helmet. For more information on coaching, training plans and camps visit our website: ⁠⁠http://www.teamefcoaching.com⁠
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  19. Alison Jackson - Inside the Women's Peloton 15.03.2024 30min

  The Queen of Roubaix - EF Education Cannondale rider Alison Jackson joins the Team EF Coaching Cycling Performance Podcast from our 2024 Team Camp in Girona, Spain to share some insights on her background in the sport, perspective around racing, and goals going forward. For more information on coaching, training plans and camps visit our website: ⁠http://www.teamefcoaching.com⁠
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  18. Spencer Miller - 5 Nutritional Traps To Avoid 29.09.2023 24min

  In Episode 18 of the Team EF Coaching Performance Podcast Zack Morris sits down with our nutritionist Spencer Miller, to discuss 5 common nutritional traps that cyclists can avoid, and the alternative solutions. Learn more about our 1 on 1 coaching services at TeamEFCoaching.com For more information on Spencer visit his coaching profile
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  17. Daniel Holloway - Criterium Racing Strategy 08.09.2023 1h 6min

  In Episode 17 of the Team EF Coaching Cycling Performance Podcast Zack Morris sits down with former multiple time pro and elite criterium national champion Daniel Holloway to discuss criterium racing strategy, tactics, and application of fitness. More info on Daniel Holloway More information on 1 on 1 coaching
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  16. Jason Boynton PHD - Understanding The Effects of Temperature on Cycling Performance 01.09.2023 1h 18min

  In episode 16 of the Team EF Coaching Performance Podcast, Zack Morris sits down with Dr. Jason Boynton to discuss the performance effects of temperature on cyclist. Dr Boynton is a PHD in exercise and sports science and has a masters in exercise physiology, and completed his thesis on the effects of environmental temperature on high performance athletes. Dive into this episode and pick up some great tips to help navigate your strategy in different temperatures. Learn more about Jason Boynton Learn more about Team EF Coaching Schedule a free consultation call with Team EF Coaching
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  15. Nicki Sorensen - Perspective on racing and coaching after 1244 Professional Cycling Races 24.08.2023 46min

  On episode 15 of the Team EF Coaching Performance Podcast Nicki Sorensen sits down with Zack Morris to discuss perspective on racing and coaching after a 16 year long career in the professional peloton. More information on Nicki Sorensen https://www.teamefcoaching.com/coaches/nicki-sorensen/ Visit us online https://www.teamefcoaching.com
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  14. Q&A Roundtable with Team EF Coaching (Audio) 30.05.2023 1h 19min

  In Episode 14, Zack Morris sits down with head coach Colby Pearce, and Team EF Coaching's nutritionist, Spencer Miller who joins the show for the first time to answer the questions from the Instagram comment section. This episode hosts a variety of great information for athletes of all levels as Team EF Coaching goes deep into training philosophy, nutrition, longevity, structure, and so much more, all of which is inspired by your questions. If you want to have your questions answered on air, be sure to turn your notifications on the Team EF Coaching's Instagram account so that you can submit your questions the next time we post. EF Coaching Instagram Learn more about Team EF Coaching on our Website https://www.teamefcoaching.com /// Guests Spencer Miller Colby Pearce Host Zack Morris