Hamish Ferguson PhD
@coachfergnz.bsky.social
Cycling Coach & Human Performance Scientist: PhD, MPhil, PG Dip, & BA.
Creating a world where my friend Olivia Podmore would still be with us!
Creating a world where my friend Olivia Podmore would still be with us!
Great NZ Road Cycling Champs: Kirsty Watts defending her U23 TT, Silver in U23 Road Race (9th overall) and Josh Davies Bronze in U19 TT, and 9th in U19 RR.
February 12, 2026 at 3:06 AM
Great NZ Road Cycling Champs: Kirsty Watts defending her U23 TT, Silver in U23 Road Race (9th overall) and Josh Davies Bronze in U19 TT, and 9th in U19 RR.
Effects of ring size on transmission efficiency in cycling: Is bigger always better?
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February 11, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Effects of ring size on transmission efficiency in cycling: Is bigger always better?
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Modeling and control of active magnetic bearings using reinforcement learning for high-performance cycling ergometers
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February 5, 2026 at 4:54 AM
Modeling and control of active magnetic bearings using reinforcement learning for high-performance cycling ergometers
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Low-Versus High-Carbohydrate Isocaloric Diets on Continuous Glucose Monitoring Metrics in Healthy Trained Cyclists: A Randomized Crossover Trial
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Low‐Versus High‐Carbohydrate Isocaloric Diets on Continuous Glucose Monitoring Metrics in Healthy Trained Cyclists: A Randomized Crossover Trial
This randomized crossover trial examined the effects of low-carbohydrate high-fat (LCHF) versus high-carbohydrate low-fat (HCLF) isocaloric diets on continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)-derived glucos...
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February 2, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Low-Versus High-Carbohydrate Isocaloric Diets on Continuous Glucose Monitoring Metrics in Healthy Trained Cyclists: A Randomized Crossover Trial
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Sex Differences in Exercise Responses to Constant Load Cycling and Repeated-Sprint Ability in Hot-Dry and Hot-Humid Conditions
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January 29, 2026 at 3:41 AM
Sex Differences in Exercise Responses to Constant Load Cycling and Repeated-Sprint Ability in Hot-Dry and Hot-Humid Conditions
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Psychological But Not Motor Performance and Physiological Metrics Are Influenced in Menstrual Cycle Monitoring during Rest and Submaximal Cycling
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January 29, 2026 at 3:39 AM
Psychological But Not Motor Performance and Physiological Metrics Are Influenced in Menstrual Cycle Monitoring during Rest and Submaximal Cycling
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Limited benefit of repeated post-exercise hot water immersion on exercise performance of well-trained cyclists in warm and hot conditions
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Limited benefit of repeated post-exercise hot water immersion on exercise performance of well-trained cyclists in warm and hot conditions - European Journal of Applied Physiology
Purpose This study investigated the effects of daily hot water immersion after exercise in cool conditions on the physiological, perceptual, and endurance performance responses of well-trained cyclist...
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January 21, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Limited benefit of repeated post-exercise hot water immersion on exercise performance of well-trained cyclists in warm and hot conditions
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Strength training in the gym versus specific strength training on the bike in young off-road cyclists
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January 21, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Strength training in the gym versus specific strength training on the bike in young off-road cyclists
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Changes in desire-goal motivational conflict predict pacing during an endurance cycling time trial
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Changes in desire-goal motivational conflict predict pacing during an endurance cycling time trial
This study examined whether the desire to reduce effort, performance goal value and the conflict between the two motives predicted pace during enduran…
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January 21, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Changes in desire-goal motivational conflict predict pacing during an endurance cycling time trial
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Performance Analysis of 200 m Qualifying Time Trial: Gear Ratios, Velocity Patterns, and Acceleration Strategies
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Performance Analysis of 200 m Qualifying Time Trial: Gear Ratios, Velocity Patterns, and Acceleration Strategies
This study aimed to elucidate the relationships between sectional velocity, pedaling rate, and gear ratio with performance outcomes in the 200-m qualifying race in track cycling (200mTT). High-speed ....
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January 21, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Performance Analysis of 200 m Qualifying Time Trial: Gear Ratios, Velocity Patterns, and Acceleration Strategies
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A monetary reward prolongs cycling time-to-task failure without altering performance fatigability and perceptual responses
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A monetary reward prolongs cycling time-to-task failure without altering performance fatigability and perceptual responses | American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Phys...
Purpose: This study aimed to determine the effects of an unexpected monetary reward on time-to-task failure (TTF) as well as on measures of performance and perceptual fatigability in healthy young adu...
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January 20, 2026 at 9:24 PM
A monetary reward prolongs cycling time-to-task failure without altering performance fatigability and perceptual responses
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Effect of caffeine ingestion on cycling performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Frontiers | Effect of caffeine ingestion on cycling performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis
This study aimed to determine the effects of acute caffeine ingestion on cycling performance through a systematic review and meta-analysis, while also explor...
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January 14, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Effect of caffeine ingestion on cycling performance: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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Reproducibility of Cycling Kinetics on an Ergometer Designed to Quantify Asymmetry
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January 14, 2026 at 9:52 PM
Reproducibility of Cycling Kinetics on an Ergometer Designed to Quantify Asymmetry
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Acute Impact of FES-Assisted Cycling on Cerebrovascular and Cognitive Function in Healthy Young Adults
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Acute Impact of FES‐Assisted Cycling on Cerebrovascular and Cognitive Function in Healthy Young Adults
It is well-established that functional electrical stimulation (FES) can enhance physical function, but little is known regarding its acute impact on cerebral blood perfusion and its possible acute re...
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January 13, 2026 at 5:29 AM
Acute Impact of FES-Assisted Cycling on Cerebrovascular and Cognitive Function in Healthy Young Adults
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Agreement Between Lab- and Field-Derived Sprint Power Reserve in U23 Elite Cyclists
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January 12, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Agreement Between Lab- and Field-Derived Sprint Power Reserve in U23 Elite Cyclists
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UCI Sports Nutrition Project: Nutrition for the Emerging Cycling Disciplines of Esports and Gravel
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January 12, 2026 at 8:25 PM
UCI Sports Nutrition Project: Nutrition for the Emerging Cycling Disciplines of Esports and Gravel
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Pacing Strategy and Workload Distribution as Determinants of Success in One-Day Monument Cycling Races
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January 9, 2026 at 6:10 AM
Pacing Strategy and Workload Distribution as Determinants of Success in One-Day Monument Cycling Races
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The effect of sodium bicarbonate mini-tablets in a carbohydrate hydrogel on prolonged high-intensity cycling performance and metabolism in acute normobaric hypoxia
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Client Challenge
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January 8, 2026 at 9:01 PM
The effect of sodium bicarbonate mini-tablets in a carbohydrate hydrogel on prolonged high-intensity cycling performance and metabolism in acute normobaric hypoxia
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Physiological Responder Profiles and Fatigue Dynamics in Prolonged Cycling
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January 7, 2026 at 9:20 AM
Physiological Responder Profiles and Fatigue Dynamics in Prolonged Cycling
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UCI Sports Nutrition Project: Considerations and Applications for the Use of Sports Foods and Supplements to Improve Performance in Cycling
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December 31, 2025 at 8:18 PM
UCI Sports Nutrition Project: Considerations and Applications for the Use of Sports Foods and Supplements to Improve Performance in Cycling
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No Performance Effects of Altered Carbohydrate Distribution During Intense Cycling
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December 31, 2025 at 7:59 PM
No Performance Effects of Altered Carbohydrate Distribution During Intense Cycling
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Cheers 2025, lots of gains, mainly more time in the saddle, consistency in the gym, and focusing on my diet. Despite still hurting over Olivia, i’m in a good place. Come at me 2026!!!
December 31, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Cheers 2025, lots of gains, mainly more time in the saddle, consistency in the gym, and focusing on my diet. Despite still hurting over Olivia, i’m in a good place. Come at me 2026!!!
Coach Fergs Insane 2025: 1 UCI World Record, 4 UCI World Titles, 6 UCI worlds medals from 2 champs, 2 UCI National Titles and 28 National Titles in total. Grateful for a Crew that comes to me with the energy and direction and thirsting to learn the performance process!
December 31, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Coach Fergs Insane 2025: 1 UCI World Record, 4 UCI World Titles, 6 UCI worlds medals from 2 champs, 2 UCI National Titles and 28 National Titles in total. Grateful for a Crew that comes to me with the energy and direction and thirsting to learn the performance process!
Effect of Cognitive-Motor Dual-Task Training on Sustained Attention Performance and Neuromuscular Fatigue During Incremental Cycling in Trained Athletes
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Effect of Cognitive‐Motor Dual‐Task Training on Sustained Attention Performance and Neuromuscular Fatigue During Incremental Cycling in Trained Athletes
Intense cognitive-motor dual-tasks (CMDTs) typically induce central nervous system fatigue and reduce cognitive performance, even in individuals with high fitness levels. We aimed to explore the effi...
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December 29, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Effect of Cognitive-Motor Dual-Task Training on Sustained Attention Performance and Neuromuscular Fatigue During Incremental Cycling in Trained Athletes
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