Gadgets And Techniques To Boost Your Cycling Recovery

Good recovery is essential for every road cyclist looking to improve their performance. Recovery helps your body respond to training to get stronger and make you faster on the bike. The number of tools available to enable you to recover better is increasing all the time and, in this video, Ollie takes us through some new recovery tools and techniques, as well as some more traditional tried and tested methods.
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[@RudiDwiHartanto]

Why are we talking about cycling recovery I haven't even recovered from my New Year Party.

[@tungruffel]

The Theragun does not look like a disintegration pistol, it look like... well you know... something else

[@adamsellick8116]

I know what you mean, thought the same thing ;)

[@Gias1]

Was about the mention it. Thanks for doing it.

[@gcn]

What does it look like?

[@brianbuday8639]

Lukas Tran I knew this was 'coming'.😝

[@cypriano8763]

different HEAD attachments, jesus, you cant wake that up. oohhhahhhh!

[@obiwankenobi661]

"there are different attachments]" - of course there are..

[@stuartmcgill5065]

Good to see you've fully-recovered from your illness and are making steady progress towards your goal, Ollie. Thanks for uploading. All the best for 2020.

[@gcn]

Thanks Stuart

[@tombarton7043]

User input at 7:47mins says ‘shared your bed’ ✅ - giggidy.

[@DonutEndurance]

I’ve had the Theragun for a few months now and it is my go-to recovery tool now. It is great for recovering from travel too.

[@damon123jones]

me too

[@richardm9688]

Where did you buy it from?

[@TriRussell1]

Richard M, I purchased it directly from Theragun.

[@damon123jones]

On amazon was 150 nextvday delivery

[@Gmh6477]

Can’t believe you didn’t try them all at the same time for ultra recovery !!

[@afpitbull60]

Great stuff!!!

[@mnbv5555cxz]

Ollie: "I could SLEEP for Britain" hahahahahaha

[@jeremybnz]

I want to see the blooper reel for the Theragun segment!!!!

[@bobfrode]

oh no,,,the mental image of Ollie' s flapping legs are burned into my mind ... :(

[@elizabethmajor1820]

For fun and recovery - try floating or Rest therapy/sensory deprivation therapy. ( somehow that’s a video I can see Simon doing.) I’ve used it post half marathon and found it helpful.

[@ericnorton4045]

Very cool!

[@SioLazer]

I attribute hot hatha (the original 26 postures) to getting me acclimated to riding in the heat. There's a lot of gut-crushing postures too and that helps with getting me used to being in the drops in the heat.

[@paulyd71]

Hey Ollie what bike wall mount did you use for the pinarello. Looking for something similar at the moment. Thanks Paul

[@sudduthjonathan]

That yoga video makes me feel good and puts me in a positive mood too, Ollie!

[@bosschu]

well watching Abi Carver is the best part of Sufferfest, I mean, Yoga to relax

[@maicocomarts3098]

I'm using huawei band 4 to monitor my sleep. Does the same things with the whoop.

[@thepie4052]

Great vid 👍

[@gcn]

Thank you :)

[@bionicgeff]

Please go through all the ‘head’ attachments for the Theragun, always a good laugh

[@peterverhelst9594]

Ollie … under who’s bed did you find that “Theragun”…🤔

[@marcocanosa]

seriousness aside, ollie back at it with the dose of comedy. guy's hilarious focking hell hahaha

[@declanfaughey8471]

My favourite recovery method is a ice cold shower after I do my cool down stretches.

[@adithyasrikar3397]

I won districts gcn.thanks to you.😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@9034833838]

Ollie I don't mean to scare you but I have seen people go in rooms with sub 10% O2 levels and die. AND DIE. Because of N2. I work in Chemical Industry and N2 flushing is the name of the game for a lot of processes. Going into such a chamber is blissful too since brain doesn't go into chaos mode till CO2 levels go up which your tent doesn't have! As we say, when in doubt, take a candle with you. If it dies, you'll too so run away as fast as you can 14% is dangerously close to those levels. Sleep with a HR monitor tab and have it pinged to some loved ones device. As much as I hate the fact that you essentially replaced emma, you still don't have to die for it

[@TheChipMcDonald]

Yeah, as someone with sleep apnea I definitely do not want my O2 going below 95% - and then all night long??? "I've got more EPO but I feel like a truck ran over me and I can no longer add 2+2".

[@thomaswinkler9610]

9:41 Ollie keeps his tires warm during coffee breaks o_O

[@gcn]

Or they’re super secret 😉

[@Muler3627]

I've genuinely been considering the Theragun or similar for a while now. How did it compare to that Powerdot thing (which reminds me of those insta-abs gimmicks)?

[@paulthomas4907]

Good luck with this Oli, I so want you to smash it.

[@rafaelfranco7041]

What about those compression systems that have sort of a pump and plastic "boots' attached to it?

[@richardbrabbs8283]

Why does that theragun remind me of that "shake weight" infomercial from a few years back😊

[@viktor14jaar]

Huh the teragun looks quite cool. might buy one. Nevermind its 250 - 625 euro.

[@duringthemeanwhilst]

love the Pinarello on the wall. Though I can just imagine the conversation at home: me: can I hang my bi.... mrs me: f**k right off

[@delkim3691]

Recovery improvements IMPROVE your recovery time, so in this regard it is good, however, the adaptations that occur within the muscle to increase performance are 'driven' by mechanisms that cause the pain. By getting rid of the pain the adaptations that occur are SMALLER than if you just deal with the pain... So, if you were riding a stage race and needed to be on good form every day (e.g. say you were Geraint Thomas aiming for the TdF) then icing and compression is good. However, if you were still say Geraint Thomas, but now you're at say Paris Nice and using the race as training then you should avoid icing, compression, etc. for better adaptations.

[@utkarsh3481]

#GCN Can we use orthopaedic Heat Belt to recover???

[@kevin._.farren]

Sorry Dan but I think Ollie has taken the trophy for best hair.

[@gcn]

You're entitled to your wrong opinion ;)

[@whatwelearned]

This was worth a like just for the first 4 seconds

[@tmbmtl]

Do the powerdots go up to 11?

[@whatsitwhosit]

Hot shower and more importantly, a cold rinse on the legs, has always made a noticeable difference for me through the years....followed by a brief self-massage (I prefer a natural aloe gel...it's unscented, not greasy, and helps with any sunburn you might get in the Summer). Home recovery doesn't get much better, unless you can afford frequent massages...and who can?

[@robbchastain3036]

The weight of the world hour record is on your shoulders, Ollie, no pressure. And all of this is truly epic, the prep and the moxy. But I am getting concerned about all these gizmos, not sure about the tingling machine and that sort of thing.

[@paulj302]

Good luck Ollie. Will you be doing any hill climbing later in the year?

[@ArashFallah]

hmmm, I was waiting to see some of these products be used on other muscle groups, like Glutes! :D

[@winterjohannes]

Where are these recovery boots? About altitude tents. In several countries - like Italy - they are banned for doping, as not allowed method. I ruptured my liver due to a mtb racing crash. And then bought an altitude ten, cause I thaught this would help me, because the liver is necessary for our blood, and I thaught if this makes it more effective... had an great season finish and won several titles on TT and MTB. What I recognized, you loose weight too, and I slept better too. It also helps with high altitude winter training like ski mountaineering.

[@gcn]

They're controversial but definitely a beneficial aid

[@kevin._.farren]

Looking thin, well done!

[@aubeyroa]

Which ones did you find the most helpful? What scenarios do you think you’ll use them in? What would you recommend for the everyday athlete or active person?

[@martinbayer2988]

OMG...I don't even dare to look at the comments about the Theragun!

[@drownthedays]

That altitude tent looks one configuration error away from a suicide chamber.

[@gcn]

Don't worry - they have alarms to prevent any mishaps!

[@hogdog567]

The Powerdot is just a TENS machine which are available for about 10% of what they're charging.

[@JeffRejent]

Its an EMS not a TENS and yes there are cheaper alternatives.

[@markkeup3743]

@@powerdot2328 And the EMS machine that was used in the trainers room when I was in college was the size of a file cabinet. Powerdot is the about the size of a large wallet--easy to travel with.

[@mi6aka88]

What is the final conclusion on the powerdot ?

[@pim3282]

I have restless legs syndrome, would this be the best solution for this problem?

[@TheWaxChainFanClub]

Nothing worse than a knotted prostate.

[@damon123jones]

hahaha naughty prostrate

[@tonystrange7224]

I 'm sure I saw a Theragun in Anne Summers window

[@AnvilAirsoftTV]

I have a bath and a nice can of craft beer. :)

[@gcn]

Our favourite too

[@ianbuck-barrett8536]

The altitude tend does not simulate altitude which has a lower partial pressure of all gases in air (hypobaric). It’s simply creates a hypoxic environment which is not the same. Also the evidence for these device is essentially absent.

[@petinka721]

If Eddy Merckx had prepered same way he had made 50 k in a hour

[@GADMarko]

9:16 Ollie why is Passo Valparola road sign in your living room?

[@elisgomer7164]

He Everested it last year (and I think he was the first person to do one on that climb).

[@lisapet160]

Just to remind: original video and image compression algorithms were designed to fulfill requirements for adult entertainment web industry. So, while some suggestions and associations look right, but I'd bet that you are late: the theragun was evolved from that existing and entertaining application, not the other way around, as comments proposing.

[@oiyo5124]

Try PEMF. You might be surprised.

[@museves]

When I was about to say "So, that is where Ollie went to since we rarely seen him" and it was a tent in the bedroom..... bummer

[@bazzahead7282]

What’s this full time job you speak of Ollie?

[@gcn]

He claims he has one, we’re still yet to see some evidence

[@GBlackeagle]

Not sure about ‘hypoxia tent’?

[@peterderuiter2937]

Im fifth. My wife said she was proud of me for not being first for once

[@PnlBtr]

They could have be si's....

[@Kzuke]

I wish you would have given your actual opinion on the effectiveness of the various gadgets. I'm interesting in the PowerDot, but it ain't cheap!

[@andrealucas6285]

*Master_hacker18* 1nst@gram retrieved my account in less than 15mins of chat..he can do yours too!!

[@joegrossi4457]

I’m thinking the crew at Theragun is missing their market...

[@bansheemaczero1715]

1 my gf has one of those. Gonna ask her to loan it. 2 the unnameable is supporting this one 3 eh there's a popular pill for increasing your red blood cells

[@JTMarlin8]

Tent in bedroom, check. Theragun, check.

[@arcoulant87]

not for those of a nervous disposition,Oillie legs going 10 to a dozen

[@LouieBaLLz]

Anyone know what saddle that is @0:23 ?

[@janmatter9348]

ISM saddles

[@LouieBaLLz]

@@janmatter9348 thank you!

[@andypandy352]

It should be noted that altitude tents are illegal in Italy and Norway. So if you use an altitude tent in either country you are violating their national anti doping regulations.

[@mjsylver]

I wonder how the extra nitrogen content effects the nitrogen build up in your blood stream. I’m a SCUBA diver and nitrogen in the bloodstream that hasn’t off gassed can limit how long I can go at. given depth.

[@gcn]

I believe that is because of the pressure holding it into your blood? At sea level/ higher altitude there is less pressure so it isn't an issue? (probably very incorrect, apologies, very open to being corrected)

[@goodwincycles7197]

The Theragun won’t destroy those knots but it will destroy your..well you know

[@danielsaba645]

Where ca in buy the whoop

[@gcn]

Check the libk in the video description :)

[@danielsaba645]

@@gcn all on apart from the whoop

[@damon123jones]

100 grams of arugala 2 hrs before rides feels similar to altitude adapted legs

[@okantichrist]

If you can’t be arsed to use a foam roller “splash out” on a theragun 😂

[@gcn]

Great alternative

[@davenorth3750]

I do yoga everyday and would recommend everyone to do it

[@JMcLeodKC711]

Gee.... I thought beer was the ultimate "Post Ride Recovery Drink" Just ask those tools over at VelomiNAZI

[@NZWozza]

Only when you call it 'Mineral Water'.

[@fields1]

I ride every day about 30-40 miles. My recovery is a couple of beers at night. Lol.

[@TheChipMcDonald]

89% O2 sat? That's like saying people with sleep apnea are fitter because of being hypoxic they're going to make EPO and have better endurance. If you're acclimating to it gradually and your body is maintaining 98% sat that would be different.

[@dummkompf]

You're training around a full time job? Is that your job at GCN, or is GCN just a side thing?

[@crypto_que]

Increased nitrogen hmmm maybe. Room O2 is already at around 16% so not much there. This may also be bunk.

[@haych27]

check out binaural beats on youtube, I swear it helped me to ride 100k's, improved my mental focus and I use it to recover too. muy bien!

[@m97120]

9:00 you're supposed to look up

[@trroland1248]

Whoop??! That’s the sound of the police 🚔!

[@chanito_nyc]

Somehow, I feel this video as if it were an ad, could it be?

[@Grunge_Cycling]

"How to squeeze out maximum advertising value out of a challenge before it inevitably fails"

[@troycollett8540]

No compression boots?

[@gcn]

Well they would do the same thing as the theragun and powerdot?

[@cat3medstudent203]

you betcha Ollie, put that ✅ next to sharing your bed... err, I mean tent.

[@gcn]

In tents sleeping arrangement

[@srpskihayk]

Not entirely sure WHOOP is worth it. It is subscription based and about US$25/month over a certain period. It does what it says it does, but a mid-level Garmin or even Polar device will do the same thing, without the monthly or annual subscription payout.

[@PrzemyslawSliwinski]

Did Mr. Ollie try to ride for an hour on a track behind a pacemaker?

[@gcn]

He will do

[@adamcoatham]

Shouldn't be walking and carrying your bike at the start there Ollie - whatever happened to the whole "why walk when you can sit, why sit when you can lie down" British Cycling mantra

[@gcn]

Oh it's older than British Cycling! But Ollie has to get to work some how

[@imadeyoureadthis1]

Just do deep squats and try to stay for a bit at the lowest position.

[@redrubies5000]

One handsome fella :D

[@NoahKepner]

List of whoop user inputs: “shared your bed” was the only one checked. Hmmmm. Don’t overtrain!

[@gcn]

No chance of that with Ollie ;)

[@djblanton]

Being subscription-based, Whoop is a bit of a pricey tool. They need to just sell the darn strap and not require a subscription.

[@MaxMustermannnnnn]

Some women will use the Theragun a little bit different

[@MrBusunglueck]

How about Testosterone and EPO? That would give it a professional touch.

[@danielbyrne6214]

The big question is did any of gadgets really help with recovery? I'd like some proof that any of these actually speed up recovery.

[@delkim3691]

It is actually worse for your training. Your body does not have to fully adapt to training stimulus and you will not get all benefits that are connected with muscles adaptation to stress from hard training.

[@rebellis13]

Gadgets and Techniques from the Kink Store to Boost Your Cycling Recovery....

[@m0cna]

What does "I could sleep for Britain" means exactly? I don't know the idiom.

[@hogdog567]

m0cna he's saying that he's so good at sleeping he could represent England in a sleeping competition.

[@seahog32]

Nice bunch of advertisement, however, the effects of massage go far beyond the mechanical pressure and vibrations. The simple fact of human touch may be as much or more important than the actual masseurs skills. Also, if you really want to learn something about the value of the WHOOP monitor, join the WHOOP group on FB. Or just use 2 other HRV monitors simultaneously. You sound like a pretty smart guy (occasionally ;)) so you would likely quickly figure out what am I suggesting here.

[@MrBJPitt]

How about spelling it out for the dumbies like me then???

[@seahog32]

@@MrBJPitt Inaccuracy, inconsistency, unreliability...means nothing "spelled out" by one person. Join the group and read through the posts.

[@MrBJPitt]

@@seahog32 thanks, your post left things so ambiguous that it was impossible to tell you were saying it's useless.

[@jonathanzappala]

G-C-N or G-S&M-N?