Empirical Cycling Podcast
Empirical Cycling Podcast, hosted by coaches Kolie and Kyle, covers training science, power data and race preparation for cyclists. The show has 205 episodes released roughly every 13 days, with a median length of about 78 minutes. Estimated downloads are 1,000 to 3,000 per episode, implying a rate of $40 to $90 per host-read mid-roll.
Engaged endurance cycling audience receiving detailed training science every two weeks
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.9 from 199 ratings, with 190 five-star reviews
- 205 episodes since 2019 with a median length of about 78 minutes
- Listeners are serious cyclists who act on training advice from the hosts
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, solo monologue, guest interview
- Tone
- technical, analytical
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 80 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Description asks listeners to consider a donation at empiricalcycling.com/donate.html, and no sponsor mentions appear in the 20 recent episode titles.
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Family friendly
Titles such as 'Ten Minute Tips #83: Making Unstructured Training Effective' cover training methodology with no sensitive content flagged.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.empiricalcycling.com/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1457497693 |
| RSS feed | feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:6096… |
Benchmark score: 70 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Ten Minute Tips #83: Making Unstructured Training Effective | 2026-10-11 | 1 h 9 min |
| Ten Minute Tips #82: What Your Power Profile Can And Can't Tell You | 2026-09-28 | 1 h 12 min |
| Watts Doc #66: We Need To Talk About Lactate (Again) | 2026-09-17 | 1 h 59 min |
| Ten Minute Tips #81: Planning Around Interruptions and Inconveniences | 2026-08-26 | 1 h 20 min |
| Ten Minute Tips #80: Learning From Your Season | 2026-08-19 | 1 h 39 min |
| Ten Minute Tips #79: When Fitness Gets Hard To Track | 2026-08-11 | 1 h 3 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 8 days ago, a new one about every 13 days.
Do you want to know how training makes you faster? Listen in. Kolie is a leading expert in endurance, sprint, and strength training for cyclists. Kyle is a NASA scientist and national champion sprinter on the track. Empirical Cycling is a coaching company specializing in individualized training plans for all cycling disciplines. If you like the podcast, please consider a donation at…
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About Empirical Cycling Podcast
Empirical Cycling Podcast is a long-running show about training science for cyclists, produced alongside the coaching company Empirical Cycling. According to the show's website, coach Kolie holds a biology degree and works on exercise metabolism, and the podcast features co-hosts Kolie and Kyle discussing power data, lactate and race preparation. Episodes are released about every 13 days, with a typical length of roughly 78 minutes, and the feed lists 205 episodes since March 2019.
Apple Podcasts shows a 4.9 average rating from 199 ratings, with 190 five-star reviews. Listener figures are estimates: based on rating volume and niche format, the show likely draws about 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode, mostly serious endurance cyclists in English-speaking countries. No sponsors appear in the feed, the website or recent titles, and the show asks for donations instead.
At an estimated 1,000 to 3,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would typically cost about $40 to $90 per episode. This suits cycling equipment, nutrition or recovery brands that want a technically engaged audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Empirical Cycling Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Empirical Cycling Podcast
How much does Empirical Cycling Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates are about $40 to $90 per host-read mid-roll, based on an estimated 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode. Final pricing depends on the sponsor's package and any agreed terms with the show.
What is Empirical Cycling Podcast about?
The show covers training science for cyclists, including power data, lactate, endurance and race preparation. Hosts Kolie and Kyle are coaches, and episodes run about 78 minutes on average.
How do I contact Empirical Cycling Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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