Episode 101 - Small Buffers, Big Edge with Eli Shannon PhD
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The episode discusses the impact of sodium bicarbonate on cycling performance and the science behind it.
Ever wonder how a legal buffer can shave nearly a minute off a 40K time trial? We sit down with freshly minted PhD Eli Shannon to unpack the science and the tactics behind sodium bicarbonate, from the lab to the start line. Eli explains why an hour-long ride is anything but steady state and how surges, climbs, and late-race kicks amplify the value of buffering hydrogen ions when it matters most. We dig into the numbers: an average 1.4% improvement for trained male cyclists, translating to ab...
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