Old 12-17-18, 08:03 PM
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The Dutch Sprinters seem to be doing what British Cycling did several years ago. They are coming out of nowhere and starting to win...and win...and win big...and win bigger..,systematically. We later learned that Team GB did a lot of things:

- Embraced using power meters and analyzed the data.
- Hired a team Sports Psychologist.
- Early-adopted using narrow bars (outside of Japan).
- Wind tunnel testing...of everything.
- Spent a lot of money on the track program because it offered the most opportunities for Olympic Medals, something like 5 men's and 5 women's) of all sports. Maybe only Swimming offers more. So, from a program standpoint, it was seen as a great investment because there were so many shots at medals.

Anywho...

What are the Dutch doing? Because it seems like their entire system is working for their riders.
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