Much of British Cycling success has been pinned to marginal gains. But that’s not true. The success of British Cycling started with one simple decision.
Find the fastest kids on bikes. Then keep them on bikes, until successful.
When British Cycling started its talent development program they wanted to know who was quick on a bike. So, they gave everyone bikes and told them to race. The fast kids in each school came up against each other. And then the fastest within regions came together until it was clear who the fastest kids were.
We make things complicated when we don’t want anyone else to know what we are doing.
Simple is having the guts to do something. Watch what happens and then edit until successful.