Case Study: Cadel Evans

Question 1

What is Cadel Evans most known for and what does he specialise in?

Answer 1

Road cycling - Speciality: General classification, climbing and time trials.

Question 2

What has he achieved in his career?

Answer 2

In 2011 he placed 1st in the Tour De France and was the first Australian to ever win/one of three non-europeans to ever win the tour and has also competed in multiple Olympic Games and has won a cycling World Championship.

Question 3

What are two of his specific training resume dot points?

Answer 3

Recovery and nutrition and interval training.

Question 4

Whats recovery and nutrition?

Answer 4

He payed close attention to recovery methods including massages, proper sleep and nutrition methods. He believes recovery is just as important as preparing.

Question 5

What is interval training?

Answer 5

High intensity, interval sessions crucial for power needed for long-distance races.