About Cycling Demystified - Bike Fit, Mechanics and Soft Issues
Are you bike fit curious? Whether you're a rider looking for ways to improve your riding comfort and performance or industry professional looking to understand more about the dark art of bike fitting, this is the podcast for you! Join Wei & Mat & Matt from Foundation Bike Fit on their weekly mission to explore the art, craft and people behind bike fit... and occasionally rant about the bike industry.
208 Will Your AI Coach Give You Permission To Rest? Coaching for the Modern Cyclist with Deena Blacking
In this episode of Cycling Demystified, Wei and Matt C welcome Girona-based cycling coach Deena Blacking from Drivetrain Coaching to unpack the true value of human coaches in an era dominated by AI training plans and wearable algorithms.
While automated tools and AI prompts can provide basic structure for novices riding only a few hours a week, the team exposes the illusion of algorithmically "bespoke" training.
Deena explains why effective coaching goes far beyond programming spreadsheets and power targets. Instead, a coach's most crucial role is often acting as a governor—giving motivated athletes permission to rest, preventing overtraining or under-fuelling, and teaching the vital discipline of keeping easy days truly easy.
Whether you are contemplating hiring a coach, balancing training around a busy career, or navigating your athletic development, this episode offers a grounded look at what it really takes to make meaningful progress.
Links:
Drivetrain.cc (https://drivetrain.cc/)
ZWIFT VS OUTDOOR TRAINING: A PRACTICAL COMPARISON FOR THE RIDER WHO RACES OUTSIDE - Anthony Walsh (https://roadmancycling.com/blog/cycling-zwift-vs-outdoor-training-guide)
The Cycling Addiction (https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/cycling-addiction-9781399419185/)
1 Nov 2026
207 Bike Fit Core Principles & Your Long Distance Riding Questions Answered - Chase The Sun Webinar Replay
Does your bike fit you properly? It’s never too late to make it better. Join our free Bike Fit Workshop and Q&A online webinar with expert Wei-Ho, Director and Lead Bike Fitter at Foundation Bike Fit.
In this practical session, you’ll learn how to confidently adjust your bike to better suit your body, helping you ride longer, stronger and more comfortably at events like Chase The Sun 2026.
Not got any prior experience in bike setup? That’s okay, this is a judgement-free space where you’ll get an introduction to bike fit and have your questions answered.
WHAT WILL BE COVERED :
Wei will be covering topics that you requested in your questions –
What is a bike fit?
What does a Bike Fitter do?
How can I fit my bike myself?
Most common adjustments?
What tweaks can help when training for and riding a 200 mile endurance challenge? stions on the registration sign up form below …
We’ll leave you with tips for you to ride further, faster, in comfort, and reducing injury risks…
25 Oct 2026
206 Have Modern Road Bikes Made Bike Fit More Relevant Than EVER?
REPOST: Ev ended episode (105: Are bikes too expensive? (https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/cycling-demystified/episodes/105-Are-Bikes-Too-Expensive--And-What-You-Can-Do-About-It-e2to0cf)) by suggesting that we are living in the golden age of bike fit.
We couldn't let that one lie, so in this episode we dive into the reasons why we could be living through a golden age for bike fit.
Or more specifically, is bike fitting now more relevant than it has ever been?
Has the advent of integrated cockpits and proprietary seat posts meant that bike fitting is being considered by more riders?
See where the new year optimism takes the team through his latest discussion.
And as always, let us know what you think about how relevant bike fitting is in 2025.
If you have any further questions for us, join the conversation at: https://www.instagram.com/cyclingdemystified/ (https://www.instagram.com/softissuespod)
Email us: info@foundation.fit (info@foundation.fit)
Are you 'bike-fit curious'? Go to www.foundation.fit (www.foundation.fit) to book in for a session and get your fit dialled in at London's premier bike fit studio.
Looking for a custom bike, a hand-built custom wheelset or other upgrades? Visit www.frequencycycleworks.com (www.frequencycycleworks.com) for more info and for pro-level servicing
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