Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones · chapter 1 · id atomic-habits-c1-02-dave-brailsfords-aggregation-o

“Dave Brailsford's "aggregation of marginal gains" philosophy transformed British Cycling from mediocrity to Olympic dominance and Tour de France victories within 5 years.”

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UK Parliament DCMS Select Committee Report (March 2018)source alive

Team Sky crossed an ethical line. Drugs were being used by Team Sky, within the WADA rules, to enhance the performance of riders, and not just to treat medical need.

Cycling Weekly: From Paupers to Kingssource alive

British Cycling budget increased from approximately 20,000 GBP to 3.9M GBP/year after National Lottery funding -- a 175x increase by 2000, roughly 1000x by 2008.

BBC Sport: British CyclingFLAGGED: dead link (404)

The marginal gains philosophy involved heated overshorts, personal pillows, surgeon-taught handwashing, and custom-painted truck floors.

Anecdote: Real Secret to British Cycling Successsource alive

With increased funding they could afford to bring on new coaches like Brailsford and implement his approach, buy innovative equipment, and improve support systems.

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