Performance Process

Auteur(s): Escape Collective
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  • Welcome to the Performance Process podcast, hosted by Ronan Mc Laughlin and Caley Fretz. This podcast is dedicated to unearthing and analysing the processes behind some of the most successful athletes in the world, and understanding how every rider can apply them to their own improvement. The Performance Process podcast is produced exclusively for Escape Collective members. While you'll see partial episodes on this feed please head to https://escapecollective.com/member/ to become a member and gain access to the full episodes!
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  • The hidden dangers of concussion

    The hidden dangers of concussion
    Mar 7 2025
    In this episode, Ronan Mc Laughlin sits down with Thomas Fallon, a clinical specialist, musculoskeletal physiotherapist, sports medicine researcher at Queen’s University Belfast and PHD candidate in cycling injury epidemiology, to uncover the reality of concussions in the sport.We dive into what is a concussion, how to spot one, what to do and why road cycling has the highest rate of head, neck, and face injuries among all disciplines but one of the lowest reported concussion rates. We discuss the symptoms and why they often go unnoticed. We also discuss what riders need to know about proper diagnosis and recovery.From real-world experiences to the latest research, Fallon lays out what needs to change to protect cyclists from long-term neurological damage. If you ride, race, or simply care about athlete health, this is an episode for you.Podcast outline:Introduction to Thomas Fallon and His Research (00:00)Ronan Mc Laughlin introduces Thomas Fallon, a researcher at Queen's University of Belfast, focusing on injury and illness surveillance in professional cycling.Thomas Fallon's research includes a large-scale study tracking over a million kilometres of racing and training to assess injury rates and safety in pro cyclists.Thomas's work highlights the low reported rates of concussions in road cycling despite high rates of head, neck, and face injuries.Ronan emphasises the importance of understanding concussions in cycling and the need for better protocols and awareness.Thomas Fallon's Background and Career (04:30)Thomas Fallon shares his background in cycling, including his competitive career and education in sports science and physiotherapy.He discusses his work with the Irish team at the Paralympics and his current PhD focused on developing an injury surveillance system for professional cycling.Thomas mentions collaborations with the UCI on injury surveillance projects, including the World Championships and downhill mountain biking.Thomas Fallon's Personal Experience with Concussions (08:15)Thomas recounts his own experience with a severe concussion in France, where he lost consciousness during a transfer between hospitals.He discusses the challenges of diagnosing concussions, especially when athletes hide symptoms, and the importance of increasing awareness among younger athletes.Thomas presents his master's thesis on athletes' knowledge and attitudes towards concussions, highlighting the willingness of younger athletes to hide symptoms.He shares his involvement in developing concussion education programs for underage athletes in Ireland, emphasising the importance of educational content and role models.Understanding Concussions and Their Symptoms (13:20)Thomas explains that concussions are mild traumatic brain injuries caused by blows or jolts to the head, leading to short-lived neurological deficits.He describes the pathophysiology of concussions, including axonal shear, chemical changes, and potential swelling in the brain.Thomas emphasises the importance of symptom presentation in diagnosing concussions and the challenges of diagnosing concussions in cycling due to the transient nature of symptoms.He discusses the role of environmental factors and the need for context in diagnosing concussions, especially in road cycling.Challenges in Diagnosing and Managing Concussions (19:45)Thomas highlights the challenges of diagnosing concussions in cycling, including the lack of on-site evaluations and the need for post-event and next-day evaluations.He discusses the importance of providing context to medical professionals to aid in diagnosing concussions.Thomas shares an example of a Scottish rugby player who passed a head injury assessment but was removed from play due to symptoms, illustrating the complexity of diagnosing concussions.He emphasises the need for a protocol that includes on-site evaluations, post-event evaluations, and next-day evaluations to ensure proper diagnosis and management of concussions.Long-Term Risks and Complications of Concussions (28:17)Thomas explains the risks of having multiple concussions, including the potential for rapid swelling of the brain and severe complications.He discusses the link between concussions and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a neurodegenerative condition associated with repetitive subconcussive impacts.Thomas highlights the importance of managing concussions to prevent long-term complications, including depression, anxiety, and post-concussion syndrome.He shares a case of a US track rider, Kelly Caley, whose father linked her suicide to post-concussion syndrome, emphasising the need for increased awareness and support for athletes with concussions.Cultural and Educational Aspects of Concussions in Cycling (33:40)Thomas discusses the cultural component of cycling, where riders were once applauded for toughing out injuries, and the shift towards acknowledging the seriousness of concussions.He emphasises the importance of education in increasing ...
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    33 min
  • Special ep: Gear that survives the 1,300 km Atlas Mountain Race

    Special ep: Gear that survives the 1,300 km Atlas Mountain Race
    Feb 28 2025

    In this special episode, we chat with Ultra-Distance specialist Kevin Benky Benkenstein on his bike and gear selections for a recent race across the Moroccan Atlas Mountain Range. That big ride is the Atlas Mountain Race (AMR), a beast of a ride that covers some 1,300 km with 23,000 m of elevation. It covers every surface imaginable, and both rider and bike are tested thoroughly in the little over four days that it took him to complete (good enough for a tied third-place finish in the men’s).


    Designed to accompany an article that Kevin wrote for Escape Collective, this chat covers why a full-suspension frame ended up being the pick, why such trail-focussed tyres were selected, drivetrain choices, and plenty of geeky insight.


    Enjoy! Oh, and don’t forget to check out escapecollective.com for the full write-up (or at least to see some photos).
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    20 min
  • Big Gear Work - Does torque training aid performance & how?

    Big Gear Work - Does torque training aid performance & how?
    Feb 26 2025

    Big gear work, on-bike strength work, SFR (Salite Forza Resistenza), torque training, whatever name you choose – sticking it in a big gear and grinding away at low cadence has been a staple of our training for generations. A training favourite of many coaches and riders alike, torque training is again attracting attention as videos of pros mashing huge gears do the rounds on social media.

    But is torque training a powerful tool for improving strength and endurance, or just another training fad? While some swear by it for developing muscular endurance and fatigue resistance, others argue the science behind it is inconclusive.

    To break it all down, we spoke with Neal Henderson, a renowned coach and founder of the Apex Performance Centre on this week’s episode of the Performance Process podcast. Henderson has coached world champions, Olympic medalists, and Tour de France riders, making him one of the leading experts on training methodologies. In the podcast and this article, we explore what torque training really is, how it differs from strength training, and whether it should have a place in your training plan.
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    26 min

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