Why do so many elite cyclists have a background in rowing? The opportunities to excel in more than one sport are few and far between, and in this age of increased professionalism and specialisation, such chances are becoming rarer.
But there is one sporting switch that seems to be eminently possible and, in many cases, extremely successful. A swelling number of elite athletes are making the switch from rowing to cycling. The question is, why?
How can psychology affect performance? How can nutrition and recovery affect performance? How does the acquisition of skill affect performance?