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RIDE with Coach Parry

The Ask Coach Coach Parry Cycling cycling podcast is hosted by Brad Brown and features Cycling Coach Devlin Eyden. Working out of the High Performance Centre at the University of Pretoria, Devlin is one of the best cycling coaches around. Every other day he answers one listener question on this thrice weekly podcast.
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80 Episodes
20 – 40

The difference between a Fixie and a Single Speed bike

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we look at the difference between a Fixie and a Single Speed bike. Our cycling coach Devlin Eyden explains all the technical stuff to us and chats about the benefits of training with one of these bikes. We find out…
15 Sep 2016 4 min

Weight will always make a difference in your cycling performance

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we chat about weight - bike weight and rider weight - and find out from our cycling coach Devlin Eyden how much of a difference weight really makes in our cycling performance. He points out the difference between big, heavy,…
13 Sep 2016 3 min

How long can you take off from cycle training?

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we chat about getting back into cycling training when you have had a lay off period. We find out from our cycling coach Devlin Eyden, how long one can go without training before it becomes detrimental to your muscles and…
10 Sep 2016 3 min

Can motor pacing benefit your cycling training?

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we find out from our cycling coach Devlin Eyden about the practicality and safety of using a car as a training mechanism and what benefit can this have to the cyclist? Would it benefit everyone or just guys at the…
8 Sep 2016 4 min

Electric bikes - is this the way forward in cycling training?

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we chat about electric bikes that are taking South Africa by storm. We find out if this is the way of the future in terms of our cycling training and racing? Can it benefit the athlete in any way? Our…
6 Sep 2016 4 min

12 Weeks to go to the 94.7 Cycle Challenge - How ready are you?

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we have our cycling coach Devlin Eyden giving us direction and tips on where we should be in our training. Coming out of winter with not much training having taken place and only 12 weeks to go, we see what…
3 Sep 2016 4 min

Build strength and improve performance on the bike

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we intensely look at how to strengthen yourself on the bike and improve your performance. We chat to our cycling coach Devlin Eyden about Pilates and what it does for the body and the benefits we gain in our cycling…
1 Sep 2016 4 min

The best way to improve your mechanical bike skills

On today's edition of the Ask Coach Parry podcast we chat to our cycling coach Devlin Eyden about mechanical issues on your bike. We find out here what the best way is to improve our mechanical skills and how to come unstuck if something goes wrong during a cycle training…
30 Aug 2016 4 min

Caffeine - will it enhance or impede your performance?

Today on the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we find out everything we need to know about our caffeine intake. Our cycling coach Devlin Eyden shares all the benefits of taking in caffeine whilst on our cycle training ride and reveals how this will affect our cycling performance.
27 Aug 2016 4 min

Does the weight of your bike have an impact on your performance?

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we chat to Devlin Eyden, our cycling coach and find out how critical the weight of your bike is in your performance. We find out how big a role the weight of the bike and the weight of the rider…
25 Aug 2016 4 min

How much energy can you save by drafting in your cycle rides?

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we look into drafting when out on our cycle training or racing. We chat to our cycling coach Devlin Eyden and find out from him how much energy one really saves by sitting on someones wheel. He goes on to…
23 Aug 2016 5 min

What does 'bonking' mean when cycling?

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we chat to our cycling coach Devlin Eyden about the meaning of 'bonking' on our training cycle rides or during a race. He gives us an indepth explanation and tells what the best method is to deal with this.
20 Aug 2016 5 min

How to improve your cycling technical skills on the downhills

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we ask our cycling coach Devlin Eyden for some technical advice on how to handle those descents in our cycling training. He tells us what to do and how to do it, what to check out for and what we…
18 Aug 2016 6 min

To stretch or not to stretch when cycling

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we chat to our cycling coach, Devlin Eyden about stretching particularly for a bicycle rider. He gives us some flexible advice on whether we should be doing it or not and how much is enough. We find out here if…
16 Aug 2016 6 min

You, your bike and your camera whilst cycling

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we take a look at technology in terms of you and your camera that goes along for the ride. While it's great being able to capture all those special moments and scenes, our cycling coach, Devlin Eyden goes into depth…
12 Aug 2016 5 min

What you need to know about nutrition on the bike

Today on the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast, we chat about your nutrition on the bike and find out how often we should be taking in gels to sustain our energy levels. Our cycling coach, Devlin Eyden tells us how to use those gels or energy drinks to help get…
11 Aug 2016 4 min

How not to compromise on your cycle performance

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we catch up with cycling coach Devlin Eyden and chat about cycle nutrition. We find out what the impact will be if we ride only with water and take solids away. Devlin gives us some valuable advise on this subject.
9 Aug 2016 3 min

Things you can learn from professional cyclists

Today, on the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we chat about the quality of riders in the Tour de France. Our cycling coach Devlin Eyden touches on things like your VO2 capacity, the actual conditioning going on, holding back on energy reserves and your fuelling. If you have your eyes…
4 Aug 2016 4 min

How can altitude training benefit you?

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we chat to our cycling coach Devlin Eyden about the benefits of altitude training. We find out if this is beneficial to everybody and what is involved in altitude training. We look at what height you would need to train…
2 Aug 2016 7 min
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