We sit down with Nick Owen, Australia’s renowned high-performance cycling coach and founder of NOC Sport Science. With over 15 years of experience coaching elite and para-cyclists, Nick shares his journey from lead sport scientist at the Victorian Institute of Sport to guiding over 40 national and world medalists, including stars like Luke Plapp and Ruby Roseman-Gannon. Georgie and Nick Owen discuss the evolution of youth cycling, the challenges faced in women's cycling performance, the impact of the menstrual cycle on training, and the importance of goal setting for athletes.