Watt Matters Podcast

Episode 4 – Ruby Roseman-Gannon 🔥A great chat with one of Australian cycling’s most successful athletes, covering everything from longevity in the sport to specific training for the Australian summer. It was great to discuss Ruby’s journey in the sport, as well as her more recent training and racing.Our first guest of 2026 - and also one coached by @nocsportsscience. We thoroughly enjoyed getting both a coach’s and an athlete’s perspective on performance.Watch on YouTube 📺Listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts 🎧@pinnacleperformancecc | @nocsportsscienceReach us at - / @wattmatterspodcast https://www.pinnacleperformancecc.com/https://nocsportsscience.com/

In our third episode, we sit down with Australia's most recognisable voice in cycling - Matthew Keenan - live from the Tour of Bright.We dive straight into the heart of the weekend: why Bright has become one of the biggest proving grounds in Australian cycling, how the level has evolved, and what makes this event such a powerful snapshot of the sport’s future.From there, the conversation explores junior development, talent identification, and the increasing pressure placed on young riders.Keeno also takes us inside his own journey - from racing in the 90s, to eventually becoming the global broadcast voice of the Tour de France. His insights into commentary craft, storytelling, and the responsibility of calling career-defining moments make this a great chat with some very unique perspectives.Reach us at –@wattmatterspodcasthttps://www.pinnacleperformancecc.com/https://nocsportsscience.com/Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Tour of Bright03:14 The Evolution of Cycling Events05:40 Identifying Future Talent08:59 The Pressure For Youth in Cycling11:45 Tour of Bright History15:02 The Role of Coaching in Cycling Development17:41 Keeno’s Cycling Career20:47 The Journey into Commentary38:45 Crafting the Perfect Commentary43:50 Catering For The Audience48:19 The Emotional Connection in Commentary51:06 Looking To The Future

In Episode 2 we continue straight on from our first episode on season planning, and dig deeper into how we plan out training phases, and the importance of doing so.Using real world examples, we run through the science and art of mapping out training at different times of the year for different types of athletes.Leave us a comment, or get in touch!Reach us at:@wattmatterspodcast   / @wattmatterspodcast  https://www.pinnacleperformancecc.com/https://nocsportsscience.com/----------------------------------------CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction02:09 Current Events04:25 The Importance of Training Phases07:21 Structuring Training Blocks11:12 General Preparation Phase Insights15:30 Monitoring Training Load and Adaptation20:40 Empowering Athletes with Knowledge26:26 Transitioning to Build Phase Training28:09 Race Preparation Strategies32:19 The Importance of Training Phases33:38 Heat and Altitude Training40:10 Real-World Training Examples47:36 Balancing Training and Racing53:25 Key Takeaways and Future Directions

In our first episode, we kick off Watt Matters with a chat about who we are, how this podcast came together, and what we’re trying to bring to the world of cycling performance and coaching.Nick, Jack, and Dylan talk through how 2025 has unfolded - and the evolving demands of coaching in this modern era. For topic number one, we then dive into how we’re thinking about 2026, and the importance of designing an annual plan based on our athletes' goals. It’s a mix of honest reflections, sport science insight, and the kind of conversation we usually have behind the scenes - this time with mics on.We are super excited to bring this project together. Reach us at -@wattmatterspodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCskLdbGVbscqcJSb_s1fQowhttps://www.pinnacleperformancecc.com/https://nocsportsscience.com/00:00 - Introduction to Watt Matters Podcast01:36 - Meet the Coaches04:33 - Changing Dynamics of Coaching: Experiences and Insights09:14 - 2025 Coaching Highlights and Achievements17:29 - Planning for 2026: Annual Training Plans and Goals25:18 - Setting Goals: Performance vs. Process Goals28:37 - Understanding Athlete Physiology and Performance30:04 - Athlete Profiling 36:39 - Goal Setting and Performance Modelling42:09 - Realistic Goal Setting and Training Phases47:43 - Navigating the Australian Cycling Season52:59 - The Importance of Communication in Coaching57:19 - Wrap Up and What's To Come