Science of peak performance: how Tadej Pogačar can win the
WEBTadej Pogačar has an elite physiology that few can match. And, as his head of performance reveals, it’s at a far deeper and nuanced level than VO2max. Here’s how Pog’s metabolic map could guide him to a third yellow jersey…
From body fat to power output: anatomy of a Tour de France rider
WEBJun 13, 2022 · VO2 MAX: 70-80 mL/kg/min. Scientific research has confirmed that Tour pros have a VO2 max (a measure of the maximum amount of oxygen a person can utilise during exercise, which is often used as a marker for physical fitness) of 70-80 mL/kg/min.
Tour de France Power Analysis: Pogacar's Serious Watts from the …
WEBJul 1, 2024 · It was only a minute-long acceleration, but that attack put 15 seconds into the chasing group in 500 meters. To put this into context, imagine doing a 4-minute full gas effort. This is your VO2...
Power analysis: What does Tadej Pogačar’s training data mean?
WEBJan 19, 2022 · Pogačar hides his power data (much to our dismay), but thanks to fancy algorithms which take into account time, speed, average gradient, and VAM (roughly translated to English as “velocity ascent...
The Crucial Role of VO2 Max in the Tour de France
WEBJul 21, 2023 · A cyclist with a higher VO2 max might choose to attack early, maintaining a constant tempo throughout the climb, while others may prefer to employ patience before launching one decisive attack near the summit – as demonstrated by Tadej Pogacar.
‘He was so fit I asked him not to touch the bike for a week’: Tadej ...
WEBSep 21, 2020 · Tadej Pogačar’s coach has revealed how remarkable the Tour de France winner’s fitness is, compared to other elite cyclists. The 22-year-old put in a historic ride in the 2020 Tour, overcoming...
Train Like Tadej Pogacar: How to Win at the Tour de France
WEBTadej’s workouts include 15-second sprints, 3-minute VO2 Max intervals, 15-minute Tempo blocks, pre-race sessions, and more. You can find them all in the MyWhoosh app via the Workouts → UAE Team Emirates folder.
Tour de France power analysis: Tadej Pogačar's record …
WEBSep 6, 2020 · A 17-second affair, Pogačar's attack, where he peaked at 880 watts (Image credit: Strava) The attack itself was a 17-second affair. The Slovenian maxed out at 880 watts (13.3 W/kg), and...
Power Analysis: Tadej Pogacar Dominated the 2024 Giro d'Italia
WEBMay 29, 2024 · Average Power: 426w (6.9w/kg) With five stage wins and a seven-minute lead in the GC, there was still one more opportunity for Pogačar to shine: the double-ascent of Monte Grappa. The epic...
How to Train Like Tadej Pogacar Before the Tour de France
WEBA typical VO2 Max training session for Pogačar might be four sets of three minutes at 110% FTP with four minutes of recovery. The precise intervals can vary between two and four minutes and 105-120% FTP.
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