Endurance Innovation

JP Ballard at IMWC St George

Episode Summary

JP Ballard returns to tell us about his testing at the IMWC St George, how Swiss Side is supporting its athletes, and some questionable equipment choices on the course.

Episode Notes

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• 3:15 what does one do with an aerometer a few days ahead of the biggest race in over two years?
• 7:45 how understanding wind patterns helps pro athletes make informed wheel selections
• 9:15 using wind data combined with the elevation profile and individual rider strengths to develop a power strategy
• 15:00 which Swiss Side-supported athletes are racing this weekend?
• 16:30 a sample of Swiss Side-developed hardware and their collaborations 
• 19:15 Swiss Side cockpits
• 33:30 JP is deputized as the Endurance Innovation tech correspondent in StG
  • Lionel’s curious choice of bike
  • Giant’s new top secret bike
  • BMC x Redbull Racing bike
• 44:30 JP’s picks for Saturday’s race

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