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Show Notes
- The origin of Best Bike Split
Ryan’s background in engineering and exposure to wind tunnel testing led to a simple idea: use physics and real world data to optimize how athletes ride a course - The rise of power based racing
As power meters became more accessible, they opened the door to modeling performance in a way that was previously impossible - Why normalized power matters
Unlike average power, normalized power reflects the true physiological cost of an effort, making it a better tool for pacing in triathlon and long endurance events - Turning data into race strategy
By combining course profiles, aerodynamics, and environmental conditions, athletes can create a detailed pacing plan to maximize performance - The Tony Martin moment
A breakthrough insight came from analyzing pro time trial strategies, breaking courses into segments to guide effort distribution - Real world validation
Early predictions matched pro race performances within seconds, helping validate the accuracy and usefulness of the model - Why pacing is everything
The goal isn’t just to ride the fastest bike split, it’s to set up the best overall race, especially for triathletes balancing bike and run performance - From startup to TrainingPeaks
Best Bike Split’s success led to integration with TrainingPeaks, expanding its reach and impact across endurance sports
