Here's a data idea, Alan. Have a positional sensor located at the bikes COG and a sensor at the riders COG. Develop a numeric relationship between there 2 relative positions that demonstrates when they are "in balance" with one another. Analyze the data to see when/where/how much time is spent with those data points not within the ideal numeric relationship and strive to improve in those areas. COG to COG relationship may demonstrate "technique"
This is my kinda podcast don’t want it to end ! What an amazing dude .. my dream job that .. and to add to his point Cus d’amato never made a pro career as a boxer .. but look what he did as a coach 👊🏻
Great podcast. I've known Alan for many years, was one of his MX customer and stayed in Morzine with him back in the day. Really great honest guy. Simon Ellway.
Finding out the personality trait colours is a fantastic way to build a cohesive team. Learning what colour someone is, and then knowing how to communicate with them in their preferred style makes a MASSIVE positive difference. I’m an engineer (blue, analytical) and often deal with salesmen and project managers (reds). Using brevity, certainty and immediacy to any form of communication with them works wonders. Whereas greens hate that, and need a milder, supportive approach. I can fully see where a mechanic and a rider knowing how they come across to each other on good, but especially bad days, is vital. When the pressure is on reds get big and expansive, demanding, wanting constant updates and micromanagement, while blues want to knuckle down in solitude so as not to make errors. Fascinating subject. Excited to see what Alan can do with Norco.
Fascinating episode guys. I don't think I've rewound a pod so much ever. A 2h50m pod has turned into 4+ as i sit here trying to quash the Flu. You could pick shorts from this for months. I agree with Alan's perspective on the exposure of mtb. We really need the sport to be back on terrestrial tv whether its national or international Worlds' Champs or Cups.. and Definitely not in the Olympics. I'm 47 so i remember seeing Mountain Bike Britain on channel 4 and being blown away that a sport like DH existed..Teams like Animal Orange really stood out for me. Towards the end of that era all the bikes number plates had 'dirt' at the top. Took a few years to discover dirt was the coolest magazine ever. I was hooked from that moment. I'm a yellow or green kind of personality. ❤ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️❤
Such an epic episode, absolutely fascinating. As a spectator (and geek) would be great to see some of that device data on live race runs visualised in real time - imagine the analysis! 🤘
Epic episode, enlightened, informative, insightful and incredibly interesting. Absolutely loved it. I agree with Alan, "why" is an important question that needs answering, I've spent 30+ years managing & coaching people and teams and giving them the "why" was paramount to sucess. I also agree with Oli, put me on a moto start line beside 30 other riders or on a mtb dual slalom or 4X beside the riders I'm coaching and it's game on, but on my own on a downhill or enduro stage just doesn't do it for me.
Cheers Nigel...you are inspiring. Never really knew much about you but you're a top fella. Best wishes for you and family and biking. Cheers guys top podcast.
When it comes to where riders come from e.g. Surrey and Nice, there always seems to be a reluctance to acknowledge the fact that both these places are extremely affluent and mountain biking is a very expensive sport (especially to compete in)... There's a clear correlation. I don't think there's something magical about the Surrey hills, except for its proximity to the city of London and the related economic benefit 😂. Wales has some of the best riding in the world, and you've got Taylor Vernon and Joe Breeden (that I can think of) from Wales on the DH circuit.
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Thanks for having me on guys!
Pleasure mate, when’s part 2?! 😂
@@TheRideCompanion Part two PLEASE!!
Here's a data idea, Alan. Have a positional sensor located at the bikes COG and a sensor at the riders COG. Develop a numeric relationship between there 2 relative positions that demonstrates when they are "in balance" with one another. Analyze the data to see when/where/how much time is spent with those data points not within the ideal numeric relationship and strive to improve in those areas. COG to COG relationship may demonstrate "technique"
Agreed
Thanks for coming along. I’ve been glued to the screen from the start!! I can see why you are so respected . Part 2 please lads
I think this has been one of the most interesting companion podcasts to date, super good stuff.
Gracias!!!
This is my kinda podcast don’t want it to end !
What an amazing dude .. my dream job that .. and to add to his point Cus d’amato never made a pro career as a boxer .. but look what he did as a coach 👊🏻
Great podcast. I've known Alan for many years, was one of his MX customer and stayed in Morzine with him back in the day. Really great honest guy. Simon Ellway.
So sick, thanks for the comment Simon mate!
The best episode so far, very informative. Keep it up!
Cheers Johna!
Unreal episode! Absolutely glued for the entire video 👏
Utterly fascinating! Thanks Alan and thanks boys for getting some incredible stories and insights from him.
Finding out the personality trait colours is a fantastic way to build a cohesive team.
Learning what colour someone is, and then knowing how to communicate with them in their preferred style makes a MASSIVE positive difference.
I’m an engineer (blue, analytical) and often deal with salesmen and project managers (reds).
Using brevity, certainty and immediacy to any form of communication with them works wonders. Whereas greens hate that, and need a milder, supportive approach.
I can fully see where a mechanic and a rider knowing how they come across to each other on good, but especially bad days, is vital.
When the pressure is on reds get big and expansive, demanding, wanting constant updates and micromanagement, while blues want to knuckle down in solitude so as not to make errors.
Fascinating subject. Excited to see what Alan can do with Norco.
Fascinating episode guys. I don't think I've rewound a pod so much ever. A 2h50m pod has turned into 4+ as i sit here trying to quash the Flu.
You could pick shorts from this for months.
I agree with Alan's perspective on the exposure of mtb. We really need the sport to be back on terrestrial tv whether its national or international Worlds' Champs or Cups.. and Definitely not in the Olympics.
I'm 47 so i remember seeing Mountain Bike Britain on channel 4 and being blown away that a sport like DH existed..Teams like Animal Orange really stood out for me. Towards the end of that era all the bikes number plates had 'dirt' at the top. Took a few years to discover dirt was the coolest magazine ever. I was hooked from that moment.
I'm a yellow or green kind of personality.
❤ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️❤
Big thanks and get well soon!
@@TheRideCompanion thank you Davi ❤️
Just incredible. What an informative podcast.
So much good info and knowledge to be had in this ep. Killer work team.
Such an epic episode, absolutely fascinating. As a spectator (and geek) would be great to see some of that device data on live race runs visualised in real time - imagine the analysis! 🤘
Whoaaa hell yeah!!!
Epic episode, enlightened, informative, insightful and incredibly interesting. Absolutely loved it.
I agree with Alan, "why" is an important question that needs answering, I've spent 30+ years managing & coaching people and teams and giving them the "why" was paramount to sucess.
I also agree with Oli, put me on a moto start line beside 30 other riders or on a mtb dual slalom or 4X beside the riders I'm coaching and it's game on, but on my own on a downhill or enduro stage just doesn't do it for me.
Thanks Nigel mate, glad you enjoyed it!
Cheers Nigel...you are inspiring. Never really knew much about you but you're a top fella. Best wishes for you and family and biking. Cheers guys top podcast.
Great Episode! ☺️✌🏻
This episode was a banger.
Great episode as always lads
Big up man… so much knowledge and insight eh!
Alan explains really well, very interesting episode 💪
Glad you enjoyed it
What a legend.
For sure!
Eastern Bloc periodization training is brilliant. The inverse relationship between volume and intensity really helps prevent cns fatigue!
Yeah, they got it right huh?!
@@TheRideCompanion sure did!
My inner geek loved this one! :)
Yewwww what did you geek out over most?
@@TheRideCompanion Those little sprinklings of sports psychology...love it! 👊
This is such a good show, incredible. Especially the data metrics stuff at the end! @alanmilway you should be publishing on this stuff
Im faster and better at jumping than my Dad but still listen because he knows how to make me faster !
Alan knows !
hahaha EXACTLY!
Alan is brilliant
i have done two coaching clinics with Yoann Barelli and they were game changing for my riding. You should have him on the pod
Would love to when he’s in the UK!
Class Ep gents.
Thanks!
When it comes to where riders come from e.g. Surrey and Nice, there always seems to be a reluctance to acknowledge the fact that both these places are extremely affluent and mountain biking is a very expensive sport (especially to compete in)... There's a clear correlation. I don't think there's something magical about the Surrey hills, except for its proximity to the city of London and the related economic benefit 😂.
Wales has some of the best riding in the world, and you've got Taylor Vernon and Joe Breeden (that I can think of) from Wales on the DH circuit.
I really hope everyone got through the whole of this one as, despite the length, it was a corker 💪🏻
Who do we have next?!??
Thanks pal!! So, shorter or longer episodes… what do y’all prefer?
@@TheRideCompanion yeah go full Gypsy Tales mate
Crankworx ad didnt age well.... did the podcast guys get paid more for the ad than riders at the event do to ride?
Can confirm ABSOLUTELY not
Loam cannons! 😂
IMAGINE
1:50:45 Olly l have the same thing with my son for some reason he's really nervous when he drives with me in the car ⛳
How'd you not ask him if he'd give a rider fake weights to juice them up about their new bench press PR??
Hahahaha 🤷🏼♂️