Endurance Unlimited

Ahead of the longest, most mountainous Tour de France Femmes in the race's five-year history, Human Powered Health Cycling Head of Performance Callum McQueen joins Endurance Unlimited to talk preparation. From individualized workload design to closing the research gaps still facing women's cycling, Callum breaks down how his team translates data into decisions for one of the sport's toughest stages yet.

In the final episode of Peak Access, Alex Howes ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠Joe Lewis break down the hardest-hitting moments and stats from the Tour, revealing why training for sprints, building durability, and mastering recovery are game changers for riders of all levels.

This is your inside look at Tour de France training secrets, pro cyclist recovery hacks, and sprint workout breakthroughs. Whether you’re prepping for your own event or plotting your next breakthrough, you’ll walk away with instantly actionable tips—including free training plans and durability tests tailored to your phenotype.

For more info and stories about how WorldTour teams use TrainingPeaks data, check out our TdF Hub Page.

Don't forget to check out Joe's free training plans, available on TrainingPeaks.

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Dive into the third episode of Peak Access, where the conversation goes beyond just race recaps.

Alex Howes ⁠and ⁠Joe Lewis⁠ unpack what it really takes to survive—and thrive—in the world’s biggest bike race, translating elite tactics into actionable advice for all athletes and coaches.

From mastering fueling habits to understanding the critical role of rest, while balancing try to surviving rest days during The Tour, and the science behind power-to-heart-rate decoupling, this episode is a playbook for building durability and outlasting the competition.

What questions do you have about training and racing to Paris? Share your questions in the comments! 👇

For more info and stories about how WorldTour teams use TrainingPeaks data, check out our TdF Hub Page: https://www.trainingpeaks.com/grand-tour-july-2026/

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Many believe that riding outdoors in high temperatures guarantees heat adaptation. But that’s not the whole story.

Aline Barre, the Endurance Performance Lead for CORE, explains what it takes to get true performance benefits for athletes. And why real heat training requires understanding both internal and external temperatures. Just because it’s hot outside doesn’t mean your body is adapting effectively.

To truly benefit, Aline says to aim for an elevated core temperature, around 38.5°C. This means overdressing in controlled environments — like the indoor trainer on TrainingPeaks Virtual — can lead to more effective training sessions!

Remember, not all heat is created equal. Are you using the right methods for your training?

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Time to dive into the actual power behind the race.

Alex Howes and Joe Lewis are back to break it all down on the next episode of Peak Access, part of the Endurance Unlimited podcast.

Get behind-the-scenes insights from Alex and Joe as they decode pro power numbers, team tactics, and the mental game of modern bike racing from the first few stages of the Tour de France.

Join us as we breakdown how data, mindset, and durability are changing how coaches and riders think about effort and race strategy.

What questions do you have about training and racing to Paris? Share your questions in the comments!

For more info and stories about how WorldTour teams use TrainingPeaks data, check out our TdF Hub Page: https://www.trainingpeaks.com/grand-tour-july-2026/