In this episode of the Experts in Sport podcast, host, Martin Foster, is joined by guests, Dr Richard Ferguson and Dr Dave Nichols, to discuss current research around elite cycling performance, particularly in understanding the physical and technical demands of the sport.

The opportunities Loughborough University can provide in terms of curating a world-class cycling team are examined, displaying the range of facilities on offer for athletes, coaches and practitioners.

Guests also discuss multi-disciplinary research and innovation expertise at Loughborough and its applicability in the scope of performance cycling. With the Loughborough Lightning Women’s Cycling team regarded highly within the scope of university sport, particular focus is paid to the female athlete and the opportunities for enhancing our knowledge and understanding of improving the performance, health, and wellbeing of women in sport. This requires a specialist, joined-up, evidenced-based approach; evidenced throughout the episode.

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The Experts in Sport podcast is a regular series that brings together experts from across Loughborough University with external thought leaders to discuss the latest research and hot topics in sport and academia with new episodes launched regularly.