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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
56 – 76

Your cycle training in preparation for the 94.7 Cycle Challenge

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we have a question about timing around the preparation for the 2016 94.7 Cycle Challenge. We find out how long before the event we actually need to start focussing on cycling on the road and how long we should be…
21 May 2016 3 min

How periodization affects your cycling plan

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry podcast we chat to our cycling coach Devlin Eyden about the term periodization and how it can add value to our cycling program. We look at planning the training phases leading up to an event and how long you have before your…
19 May 2016 3 min

Your cycling training will benefit your run

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast, we chat to our cycling coach Devlin Eyden who answers a question from a runner on this podcast. We find out how not to injure ourselves in our cycling training with it being a low impact excercise and not loading…
17 May 2016 2 min

Is power all that it is cracked up to be when cycling?

To power or not to power? That is the question. Have power meters become the new heart rate monitors and do you really need this expensive piece of equipment to become a better cyclist? We asked our cycling coach Devlin Eyden on this episode of The Ask Coach Parry Cycling…
16 Apr 2016 3 min

Keeping warm on your bicycle during your winter rides

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling Podcast we look at cycling through winter. If you're a fair weather cyclist you will love these cost effective ways our cycling coach Devlin Eyden shares in order to keep warm on the bike without breaking the bank.
14 Apr 2016 5 min

Deep Section Wheels - Cost vs Peformance

Lance Armstrong used to say it is all about the bike. We now know that wasn't entirely true, but does cycling with expensive deep section wheels actually give you that much of an advantage? Is the added cost actually worth the increase in performance? On this episode of the Ask…
12 Apr 2016 2 min

Saddle sores - Cycling's horrible unspoken secret

At some stage in your cycling life you will experience a saddle sore. They're not pretty and they're not that easy to talk about either. On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Podcast we chat to our cycling coach Devlin Eyden about how to firstly prevent saddle sores but…
9 Apr 2016 4 min

Upgrading your Mountain bike - 26'er or 29'er?

On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling Podcast we look at the pros and cons of a 26'er and a 29'er mountain bike. If you're looking to upgrade your mountain bike then be sure to listen to our Cycling Coach, Devlin Eyden's take on what size wheel you…
7 Apr 2016 3 min

Why do my feet go numb while cycling?

Do your feet go numb while cycling? If so then this podcast is for you! Peter popped us an email to find out what the possible causes could be for his feet going numb on his bicycle. Brad Brown asked our cycling coach Devlin Eyden for his input on this…
5 Apr 2016 3 min

Cycling base training - What you need to know

On this edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we take a look at base training and how building a solid base can help improve your cycling performance at a race like the Cape Town Cycle Tour or the 947 Cycle Challenge.
2 Apr 2016 4 min

Lower back pain while cycling - This may help

On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast, our cycling coach Devlin Eyden answers a question about what you can do to alleviate lower back pain while cycling.
29 Mar 2016 2 min

How to prepare for a multi day mountain bike stage race

Our cycling coach Devlin Eyden has just returned from successfully completing his first ABSA Cape Epic. On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast, we look into exactly what it takes to preparing for a multi day mountain biking stage race.
26 Mar 2016 4 min

Are you in the right cycling shoe?

On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast, we chat to cycling coach Devlin Eyden about your choice of cycling shoes. How practical is it for you to interchange road bike shoes with mountain bike shoes?
23 Mar 2016 3 min

Endless punctures causing tyre troubles?

Today on the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we inspect tyres and tubes on your bike. There is an easy way to avoid this frustration. Devlin Eyden helps us out with a few quick tips on what to check for and guides us on how to avoid tyre troubles.
21 Mar 2016 3 min

Are you hurting and feeling uncomfortable on your bike?

On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we chat to our cycling coach, Devlin Eyden about being uncomfortable on the bike and what to do when it starts hurting and how to become saddle fit. If you are new to cycling and not enjoying it then this…
19 Mar 2016 5 min

Cycling training within time constraints

Today on the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast we chat about how to get sufficient bike training in when you have time constraints. Devlin Eyden, our cycling coach shares the value of interval training as well as how your time can be optimised.
16 Mar 2016 3 min

Intensity vs Mileage - which is more important?

On today's episode of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast, we look at the necessity of intensity training vs mileage training . Which is better with regards to improving your cycling? Our cycling coach Devlin Eyden helps to sort the logic of what you should be doing and gives a…
14 Mar 2016 2 min

Will a heart rate monitor improve performance?

On today's edition of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast, Devlin Eyden, our cycling coach shares with us the benefits of using a heart rate monitor and looks into the question of do we really need all the gadgets to measure our performance.
11 Mar 2016 5 min

Building your confidence as a novice mountain biker

On this episode of the Ask Coach Parry Cycling podcast, we look at how to get into mountain biking and get advice from our cycling coach on where and how to get started and build your confidence.
10 Mar 2016 2 min
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