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Top 3 Cycling Training Mistakes This Season from 2023-12-11T15:30
We were chatting about some training mistakes that we made, and thought it might be a helpful episode to get your own critical thinking juices flowing: what could you do better for 2024!? 00:00...
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Carbs & Nutrition For Cycling Races! Ellen McDermott Part 2! from 2023-12-04T15:00
Ellen McDermott is a performance nutritionalist, after such an insightful first episode we had to have Ellen back to go deeper into some of your nutrition questions. This chat includes some great i...
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Training for XC MTB with Cat 1 National Champion Devon Feehan from 2023-11-27T16:00
Devon Feehan a former ATV Racing pro and now Cat 1 National Champion, joins the podcast with Tom! He shares insights into training for XC MTB racing, mountain bike strength work, balancing trial...
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Success At All Three Road Disciplines: Matt Winstead from 2023-11-20T16:00
In Matt's own words he provides common sense cycling advice to make you faster and save you time. Matt Winstead has had success in all three disciplines of road cycling, his dedication to getting f...
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Overcoming Your Cycling Training Plateau or Rut from 2023-11-13T15:00
We've all had a point in time when training wasn't going well, or things just felt off. What are some tactics to overcome this? It's not always "just rest", or some people ...
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Tapering Is So Tricky: Cormac Mcgeough, Canel's Pro Cycling from 2023-11-06T15:00
Cormac Mcgeough is a professional road cyclist racing for the Canelās Pro Cycling Continental team. Cormac has had some great results this season including 3rd Overall at the Green Mountain Stage r...
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Race Pacing When You Aren't Racing For The Win from 2023-10-30T15:00
Pacing is tricky if we aren't just trying to stick to the pointy end of the race. How should we approach this? 00:00 Welcome, Tom + Brendan 00:15 What is the WIN then? 00:49 Awareness at t...
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Train FTP or VO2Max? High Carb Training. Nate Wilson, EF Coaching, High Performance Director from 2023-10-23T15:00
Nate is the EF Education First Professional Cycling Performance Manager, where he works with riders to manage the training, travel, recovery, and mental acuity cyclingās biggest races demand. This...
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Broken Collarbone? What Next from 2023-10-18T15:09:29
Broken collarbones are one of the most common injuries to cyclists, for many, it's a matter of when, not if. There can be a lot of individual variation in recovery times and healing from a c...
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Cycling Post Season Analysis! Do YOURS! #684 from 2023-10-16T16:13:29
It's really important to look back on the year and figure out what worked, and what didn't! Here are some tips from Tom and Brendan to ensure we learn from this year to help make the ne...
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Calorify Will Revolutionize Sports Nutrition -- Interview With Hari Mix, CEO of Calorify from 2023-10-11T14:54
Exactly how many calories are you burning throughout the day? Are you consuming the right amount of calories to fuel your training? Answering these questions will allow you to optimize your fuel...
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Gravel Privateer and Lifetime Grand Prix with Cole Paton from 2023-10-09T15:00
Cole Paton is in his words ājust a mountain biker that races gravelā. Cole is a gravel privateer and mountain biker and in this podcast you can find out how he manages gravel and mountain bike raci...
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130% FTP Is NOT Hard Enough! Anaerobic FRC Training Tips #683 from 2023-10-02T14:00
I am also shocked that I'm going to talk about how necessary I've realized it is for me to split the classic "Zone 6: Anaerobic" into at least two buckets like WKO does, which ...
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20 Weeks of Indoor Base Training!? from 2023-09-27T15:15
In this video we'll look at some Base Training Recommendations for ALL of us, and then focus on those of us stuck INDOORS ALL WINTER LONG. See below for a 50Ā¢ a day training plan! I started...
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Cole Kessler - Israel Premier Tech Academy from 2023-09-18T15:00:56
Cole Kessler is a profession cyclist riding for the Israel Premier Tech Academy. How has Cole become a better racer in Europe, what have his mentors taught him, and some key advice for juniors ...
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Eat More Sugar to Ride Faster! Timing Matters. from 2023-09-18T15:00
Eat more sugar to increase performance, but the context and timing matters. Here's what some athletes were thinking, and the results that they had. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:34 Do amateur r...
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Gateway Day 4, Last Lap with Will Hardin! from 2023-09-15T15:00
Join Will Hardin, coach with EVOQ and pro rider with Project Echelon, as we go through the last of lap Gateway DAY 4. Will had a really attacking race and we get to follow him in a chaotic last lap...
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Training Under World Tour Pros, with Cofidis Trainee: Oliver Knight from 2023-09-11T15:00:25
Oliver Knight gives us a great insight into life in the pro peloton whilst riding for big teams such as Cofidis and UAE Team Emirates. Learn from Oliver's biggest mistake in a bike race, fi...
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Masters Road Nationals: Poorly Executed Road Race and Criterium Win! from 2023-09-06T18:07:44
A lot of storytelling in this one, and apologies that it got a little long, but covered the Road Race Blah and Crit Win! So use the chapters below to guide you to specific sections if you are sh...
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Riley Sheehan - Joe Martin Stage Race Winner from 2023-09-04T15:00:49
Fresh off an overall win at Joe Martin Stage Race, Riley Sheehan is a class rider. Find out what he is working on to make the move to the highest level of the sport, does Riley's self coach...
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Short Ride Intervals, Only Zone 2 Training, Giving Up Space in Races! BikeRadio #29 from 2023-08-30T15:00:07
BikeRadio #29 - How to do intervals in a short ride (30-50mins), The only zone 2 gurus, How to use experience to close up gaps in races, Metrics that might mess up our head - especially after t...
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Ellen McDermott - Professional nutrition advice to WIN races from 2023-08-28T15:00:27
Add your questions in the comments for the next episode with Ellen! What do you want asked about nutrition and cycling? Huge thanks to Ellen McDermott for coming on the show and diving into a...
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BikeRadio + Boone Gran Fondo & Winston-Salem Crit from 2023-08-23T15:00:14
BikeRadio: A Dive into Macros, Taking into account Fatigue from off the bike, Why you should upgrade to Cat 3 to make you faster, and some takeaways from my races that might benefit you!
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Daniel Matheny - World Class Cycling Coach from 2023-08-21T15:00
Daniel Matheny is a world class cycling coach from Colorado Springs. When he is not coaching athletes to National Jerseys and MTB World Cup qualifications, Daniel Matheny fights for national MTB...
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Dirty Kitten Gravel & EVOQ IRL BikeRadio! from 2023-08-16T15:00
A lot happening in this one! Check the chapters to hone in what is applicable to you! First part of BikeRadio is mainly for the OG's that have been following along for a bit. It also in...
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Kegan Swirbul - How does he climb so FAST? from 2023-08-14T15:00
Keegan Swirbul (or KegGag on Instagram!) is a professional cyclist riding for Efapel cycling. Find out how Keegan climbs so damn fast, how he comes back from some adversity and discover how most...
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Bike Radio: 4 Race Weekend! Salisbury Circuit Race & Hampton Crit from 2023-08-09T15:00
In this episode we'll look at pre-race sugar (too much), tactical strategy when racing multiple races in a day, ketones between races (good idea?), why I attacked when I did, and more (check...
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Mason Hollyman: Neo pro, Altitude Training, and Training with Chris Froome from 2023-08-07T15:00:58
Mason Hollyman is a pro cyclist with Israel Premier Tech. While classified as a climber, you'll hear about his journey to the pro ranks whilst figuring out what type of rider he really is. ...
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Crash Avoidance, Minimizing Wins, Tapers, Rest Weeks & More from 2023-08-03T10:07
Welcome to BikeRadio, the quick show that touches on topics that come up with EVOQ athletes, emailed questions to me, and aspects from our own training and racing.
BikeRadio: Capital Region Road Race, North Winds Gravel from 2023-08-02T15:00
In this episode, I'd like to recap some tips from North Winds Gravel Race in Rodman, NY, as well as the P/1/2 New York State Road Championship, at Capital Region.
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Cooper Johnson, U23 National Champ, Confidence At The Front from 2023-07-31T15:00
Thank you to Cooper Johnson for joining me on the EVOQ BIKE podcast. Cooper currently rides for Hagens Berman Axeon Professional Cycling Team. Cooper and I chat about the training that it takes ...
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Sticking An Attack and Hard Finishes from 2023-07-26T15:00
How do we get away and stay away? Or nail the hard finish? Good luck with the training and at your next race, or practice race, or group ride!!! 00:00 Intro to making the attack stick 00:45 So ...
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AJ August, World Tour Future Star? Go Fast Not Hard from 2023-07-24T15:00
A big thank you to AJ August for joining me on the EVOQ BIKE podcast. AJ is the current Junior National TT Champion, riding for Hot Tubes Cycling. As a dual Road and CX racer, AJ has an interest...
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Ketones and Legal EPO, Cycling Recovery! from 2023-07-19T15:00
DeltaGās Brian McMahon and I chat about the recent advances in understanding how Ketones can increase your EPO and make you faster. We cover recent studies published using DeltaG, why you may wa...
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Paul Double: Pro Training Approaches from 2023-07-17T15:33
A massive thank you to Paul Double for joining us on the EVOQ cycling podcast. Paul is a professional cyclist for Human Powered Health Cycling. He has recently been racing at the Great Britain N...
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Funk Bottoms RACE: Mega Gravel Race Tips! Pacing the Hard Efforts, Gravel Nutrition, Carnosine, Drafting from 2023-07-12T14:06:57
130 miles, 17,000 feet of climbing: how to approach a race of this magnitude! I learned some good tricks! Thanks for the invite Bodo, SO STOKED for 2024!!! Ketones, Delta G Tactical: https://t...
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Vlad Van Mechelen Podcast: Worlds Podium, Giro Next Gen, and Why Every Race Is A Target! from 2023-07-10T14:00
Huge thanks to Vlad for coming on the podcast! From Junior Worlds podium to the Giro Next Gen White Jersey, Vlad is making his mark year over year. He's another young ripper with tons of exp...
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Hill Climb/KOM Cycling Training: Anaerobic vs Aerobic Power, Course Gradients, Pacing, Training Plan from 2023-07-05T14:00
In order to find success in hill climbs, we need both aerobic and anaerobic power. The training needs will differ athlete to athlete, but also based on what the COURSE demands (a 3m Hill Climb o...
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Heat Adjusted Power, VO2Max vs Anaerobic Training, Heart Rate vs Power, Aidan Charles Interview from 2023-07-03T14:00
Huge thanks to Aidan for coming on to the podcast. Aidan runs Charles Coaching, aka CCNS, and I've known his name ever since I started riding, when Big Ben Wolfe and I were at a training cam...
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Fat Burning Hype! Dr. Andy Coggan Inside Exercise Reactions: Zone 2 Training and Fat Oxidation from 2023-06-29T14:27:49
Did you hear Andy Coggan on the Inside Exercise podcast? He goes against the grain on Zone 2 training. There is longstanding misconception that you need to oxidize fat to become better at oxidiz...
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Cade Bickmore: 4x VO2Max Intervals, Huge Crit Wins, Aero Socks, Liquid Carbs, DO THE WORK! from 2023-06-27T13:28:32
I love having insane rippers that are also coaches on the podcast. Cade is a hard knocks type of athlete, and it's evident that he knows how to go in the dojo and DO THE WORK. So many intere...
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DROPPED. Amateur Road Nationals 2023, Lessons Learned From My Mistakes from 2023-06-22T14:51:55
Some good reminders here. Main topics include: Part of race prep is racing. Sodium and Feed Zone Planning Environmental changes at your next race Tactics: possibly misplayed this one even thou...
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VO2Max Training, TDF Altitude Camp, Soul Rides! Team Movistar and Former Lampre Rider, Patxi Vila from 2023-06-20T15:00:45
Huge thanks to Patxi for coming on the podcast as he's in Andorra for an altitude camp with the Tour de France squad! As a former Lampre rider and currently working with Team Movistar, Patxi...
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Getting Your First Cat 3 Podium. Do You Need A Rest Week With Sporadic Training? Bike Radio! from 2023-06-15T19:34:01
Welcome to BikeRadio, the quick show that touches on topics that come up with EVOQ athletes, emailed questions to me, and aspects from our own training and racing. Today is mainly on getting you...
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Olympian Colby Pearce! VO2Max Intervals, Bio-individuality, Team EF Coaching, Cycling Strength Work from 2023-06-13T14:03:28
Huge thanks to Colby Pearce for coming on the podcast! You may be familiar with Colby from his absolutely amazing racing career, or more recently his work with Team EF Coaching and his own podca...
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VO2Max For Group Rides, End of the Block Training Ideas, 18 Months into Training, BikeRadio! from 2023-06-08T15:00:48
A bunch of topics in today's BikeRadio, which is our potpourri podcast of a lot of different topics that have come up over the past couple weeks. End of Week 3 - push hard or dial back? New...
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Matt Fitzgerald Training Podcast: HR vs Power, Strength Training, 80/20, Nutrition Tips from 2023-06-06T14:03:14
After reading Matt's Book, How Bad Do You Want It, and coming across his blog, I reached out to see if he'd come on the pod! Great coaching insights all around, and really enjoyed this t...
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Cycling Physiology: Training Zones, Fat vs. Carb Burning, Muscle Fiber Types, Polarized Training from 2023-06-01T15:00:32
Landry posted an awesome blog recently, and I wanted to highlight some of the big points in this video: 1. I only have 60 minutes to ride; should I make it a tempo ride? 2. What are the benefit...
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Drake Deuel Podcast: Aerodynamics, Time Trials, Cycling Recovery Tips, Sleep, Strava KOMs from 2023-05-30T15:11:11
Huge thanks to Drake from CS Velo!! You may have read about him stealing everyone's KOMs in VeloNews, but he's also crushing some big road races and time trials. Drake shares a TON of kn...
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Long Endurance Vs. Group Ride? Zone 1 on Zone 2 Ride? GO HARD Interval Session from 2023-05-25T14:45:56
šš½ If you're new to the channel, welcome! BikeRadio is a potpourri episode of cycling training and racing topics that don't need a full episode on their own. Hopefully these quick hitt...
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John Borstelmann Podcast: Gravel Racing & Training Tips; Unbound 200; Gravel Worlds, Nutrition Tips from 2023-05-23T14:11:03
Huge thanks to John for coming on the podcast and sharing a TON of knowledge! Hmm, do we all need mountain bikes now? More on that in the podcast, along with a ton of tips to help us all get fas...
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Gravel Win! Race Tips and Nutrition Breakdown for Your Next Gravel Race or Big Gravel Ride, #644 from 2023-05-18T15:06:05
We had a great race in Virginia, getting the win with Landry! I wanted to share some things that stuck out to me since it's been over a YEAR since my last race (due to COVID, 3 broken bikes,...
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Lucas Di Rossi: Heart Rate at Altitude, Sugar GO FAST, Coach Relationship, Cycling Interval Training from 2023-05-16T14:18:12
Huge thanks to Lucas for jumping on the podcast! We connected as his teammate, James Piccoli, had been on previously, and we were chatting on Instagram and decided to record a quick podcast. His...
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Training 4 Weeks Out From Race, Sugar Water (70g?), Lifting Changes in Season: BikeRadio! from 2023-05-11T15:05:05
Welcome to the pod! BikeRadio is a quick hitting potpourri of topics that don't all need their own video. Today, we'll quickly discuss: -"Hey, I'm 4 weeks out from BWR, can i g...
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Training by Heart Rate, U23 Racing, Interval Durations, Strength Training: Artem Shmidt Podcast from 2023-05-09T15:08:50
Huge thanks to this Atlanta ripper, Artem Shmidt, who has been putting up some solid results early in the season. Another young gun on HB Axeon that not only crushes on the bike, but has a great...
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When Volume Isn't A Good Thing, Trainer Fatigue, Anaerobic Training Might Not Be So Fast, Coggan Pod from 2023-05-04T15:16:10
-trainer fatigue is huge right now, NOW is the time you need to ride. -when someone says that weight doesnāt matter for crits: body fat is not speed -anaerobic training: it might not be just &q...
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Cycling Intervals Without Power, Cycling Nutrition, Mindset, Pro Nats: Forrest Howard Podcast! from 2023-05-02T15:07:26
Huge thanks to Forrest Lee Howard for jumping on the podcast to chat about his training. I've been fortunate to share some mega rides and experiences with Forrest, so at times I get a little...
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HR vs Power, VO2Max Intervals, Strength Training: Coaching Podcast with Landry Bobo from 2023-04-25T17:00
Thanks for digging into these Landry! Many of you know Landry from his extensive list of blogs that he's posted on the site, so it's great to hit some of these cycling training questions...
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Interval Success: Interest vs. Commitment from 2023-04-20T10:09:03
Desire, Costs, and Acting on Commitment. This book makes some amazing points for training, and life. It's not a shortcuts book, but it's a focus and use your time wisely book. https://am...
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Michael Garrison, Axeon: Endurance Training, Threshold Intervals, Nerves in the Peloton, Sugar Water from 2023-04-18T16:29:56
I could chat with Michael about training and racingfor 4 hours. In the spirit of not taking up his whole day while he's in Girona, Spain, we kept it to 80 minutes.Ā
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Disengaged from Training; Combined field; Candy; OverTapering: It's BikeRadio! š from 2023-04-13T09:34:40
- Feeling disengaged? Thatās ok! What to do...
- combined race fields...they stink, period. But it's gonna happen.
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Race Intervals, Hot Laps, Cycling Nutrition, Training For Races: New Coach Will Hardin!! from 2023-04-11T17:11:06
Huge thanks to our newest Coach, Will Hardin from Project Echelon Racing, for coming on the Coach's Podcast, where Will shares his thoughts as a coach and pro racer on a myriad of training t...
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Ketones & Crits? Worth It? from 2023-04-06T09:03:23
Hey Brendan, I'm interested in your thoughts about whether Ketones provide any benefit for a short race, maybe lasting about a 1 1/2 hours or so? Or is any potential increase in performa...
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Low Volume Cycling Training / Don't Just Ride Harder / Time Crunched! from 2023-04-04T17:10:46
"10 hours is a luxury! What about 6 hour a week training?" LG
00:00 Welcome
00:22 Falling into Sweet Spot
00:48 The 4 Things Iād Train
03:09 Endurance and...
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If you've done less than 10 races and want to race from 2023-03-31T09:39:58
TLDL: Go Race. You'll learn so much that is hard to explain until you go race.
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Bike + Spouse + Work + LIFE. They all can exist together. from 2023-03-30T09:26:07
Sometimes the pendulum swings a bit closer to crazy than "everything is just clicking". You're not alone in that! We've gotta juggle, and hopefully this helps you find some gro...
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Ultra Racing, Cycling Training Tips, Ketones, Being Vegan Cyclist, Nutrition, Gravel Racing from 2023-03-28T17:22:56
Huge thanks to Tyler, aka Vegan Cyclist, for sitting down for 21 Questions! We covered a lot of topics, and while the chapters are listed below, each one goes into many tangents. Thanks for bein...
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Big gel bill? Change it up. And The Product I'll Never Promote. from 2023-03-23T09:44:10
by request, here's the flask I use off Amazon. https://amzn.to/42CcmTm It is extremely durable (has lasted over 20k miles) and doesn't leak.
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Adam Mills! Cycling: HR vs Power, Endurance & VO2Max, Lactate Threshold, Intervals & More from 2023-03-21T18:01:18
Hr or power for zone 2?
High zone 2 or low zone 2? How does this vary for different levels of athletes?
How much focus do you put into HR Decoupling?
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Race Simulations? Here's one to #MakeTheBreak from 2023-03-16T09:39:12
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Progressive Overload / Block Training / Interval Failure from 2023-03-15T11:00
Sometimes "progression" can make us see failure, when it's not really failure!
00:00 Welcome
01:00 Progressive overload and endurance?
01:40 Progression and RPE; itās not always M...
Moving The Hard Workout To Another Day from 2023-03-14T15:16:58
Be nimble with the training calendar! Sometimes you just need to call an audible!
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Psyching Yourself Out of The 20 Minute Test? Or any "test"...there is no PERFECT day from 2023-03-09T12:15:19
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Race Cramming, Over Under Execution, Mobility Work, It's BikeRadio! from 2023-03-07T10:07:29
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Saddle Sores, Post Ride Notes, Splitting Endurance Rides, It's BIKE RADIO! š§Ŗ from 2023-03-02T17:23:18
Have a great week of training! Some important topics that might not need a full pod to themselves; or maybe they do! But here we go....welcome back to Bike Radio.
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21 Questions with Tyler Locke! Advice for new cyclists, bananas, KOMs, Skills for success from 2023-02-28T16:36:48
Bear with me in the beginning because I need to give roses while people can accept them.
Tyler's vibe on IG is so happy and contagious. He puts out goodness and is stoked for other people...
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Endurance Cardiac Drift, Long Way To Go, and Lifting from 2023-02-23T10:50:28
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Polarized Training is for Everyone! Even Time Crunched Athletes! from 2023-02-21T16:56
Hunter Allen is the OG, and all due respect to him, but he recently sent out an email/blog that paints Polarized Training in a weird way, and then he presents some miscalculated training distrib...
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Cycling VO2Max Training Progression After Base Training from 2023-02-16T11:39:07
What's are some ways we can train VO2Max coming out of base, when 5x5's might just be way too much at first?
There is no single best way to train the VO2 max system ā as long as you are g...
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What does it really mean: "Keep the easy easy, and the hard hard" from 2023-02-09T11:22:21
I've been tapping more into the easy again, and the results are awesome!! Sometimes I ride zone 2 TOO hard; and I've gone back to bigger base blocks!
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4 Liftings Questions For Cyclists from 2023-02-07T11:40:34
a great email came in...it came in response to the lifting program that I promote. Hopefully these questions help you with your strength pursuits!
1. I see that your lifting plan does n...
How I Increase Confidence Before Racing Faster Athletes from 2023-01-26T15:55:02
and some tricks to help you if you make the break....hope this helps you feel better on the start line and LEVEL UP!
If you are new here, welcome to the pod! Hope this helps, cheers! We...
Winter Training Calendar A Mess? Let's Fix It! from 2023-01-24T18:03:08
Trying to figure out how to switch everything around as weather and darkness force us to change things up a lot during this time of year? Hopefully this helps!
This is what an athlete had...
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VO2Max Session Options, 20m vs FTP Test, āļø š„¶ from 2023-01-19T15:35:46
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6 Types of Cycling Lactate Clearance Over Unders from 2023-01-17T16:09:52
An athlete asked about some Over Under files, and James Walsh's post on Insta got me thinking of creating this video. What are the different types, and which are my favorites?
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"Such a different outlook on life riding outside." from 2023-01-12T14:07:26
he went deep in the comments, but I can relate.
weird bike life stuff can really affect LIFE LIFE stuff, mood etc. keeping the stoke high is really important, esp in January. We are not r...
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Cycling Pacing Strategy: Race With The Fastest Racers To Start? Yes or No? from 2023-01-10T20:09:13
A great post race write up had me thinking some more about this. As always, this video is not telling you "YOU MUST DO IT THIS WAY", but hopefully sparks some questions and new ideas that help y...
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Cycling Tapering for Race Day; Volume & Intensity Discussed from 2023-01-09T21:06:40
"Only three out of 11 athletes took a rest day during the final 5 days prior to their most successful competition."
This is a really interesting paper called Road To Gold.
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Cycling Nutrition on Training Day and Rest Day from 2023-01-03T15:35:51
Video: https://youtu.be/7FsPh1ohjrU
By request! What do I eat on a rest day, and what about a training day? And some nutrition tips or things I do to stay lean (or try to!)
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Cycling Training Plan: Big Picture Bullet Points from 2022-12-27T15:30:41
Video: https://youtu.be/6F6U0ip7rSE
A lot of times in these videos Iām talking athlete to athlete, like how I talk about different workouts and training models when I'm chatting wit...
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Over Unders and Build Phase Training from 2022-12-22T15:35:39
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Lactate Clearanceā¦my experience with constant power, then experience with lactate clearance. Why using them is a more optimal wa...
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Cycling Winter Training WITHOUT Volume from 2022-12-20T18:07:12
Optimal Winter trainingā¦.I'm a huge proponent of volume and long endurance rides to build the aerobic foundation, but you might need to do Three 1h workouts versus getting burned out doing just ...
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Frankenbike Hand Cycle Interview; Unique Bike Discussion from 2022-12-15T15:13:27
YouTube video: https://youtu.be/_hxancPU_VQ
Caught up with the creator of this wild bike, Robert, for a few of the main questions from Instagram, after the video passed 10 million views, ...
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Maybe Stop Calling Them Tests. How I Deal With Anxiety Before 5m 20m KOMs from 2022-12-14T10:06:29
Athlete: So based on what your saying it might be a good time to do the Wahoo 4DP test. That would not only get us a 20 min effort, but also be a chance to measure a couple of sprints, a 5...
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Cycling Nutrition: Grocery Shopping For Athletic Performance from 2022-12-13T16:28:52
Surprisingly get this question more often than expected: What do you buy at the grocery store when you go? Would you show us what you love to get?
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2 Crits and 1 VO2 Session Per Week, But Fatigued....One Man's Rec from 2022-12-12T00:02:57
Hey Brendan! I'm in the southern hemisphere here, how much vo2 per week is required for getting peak fitness during summer? I'm riding 10-12 hrs per week since September and do 2 60min crits...
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Cycling Base Training: 20 Hour Week, Is It Worth Doing Just One? from 2022-12-08T15:27:06
Can you do too much base training with 20h weeks? What about a lot of only zone 2 endurance riding? great question from the discord! Let's see what's best for Stijn, and hopefully you can apply ...
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New To Group Rides? The "No Drop" Ride Question from 2022-12-07T11:30:10
This brought me down memory lane! Where you are at today, is not where you are at forever!
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Comparing Ketone Drinks and Finding Fake Ketone Drinks! Exogenous Ketones Compared from 2022-12-06T15:15:26
I don't want to be disparaging, but there is some massive confusion from inaccurate data posted about BHB and R,1-3 Butanediol. What are those? And what do we need to take for performance gains?...
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Simple Cycling Nutrition For Long Rides That is Cost Effective; Festive 500 Training! from 2022-12-01T15:28:19
What to eat on big training rides, especially when you are riding huge back to back days for the Rapha Festive 500? Let's keep it simple!
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Adjusting Cycling Calendar and Weekly Goals from 2022-11-29T15:09:19
https://youtu.be/HPIZ3tx8MOk
Juggling schedules!? Use the weekly goals and be flexible.
Now when things get crazy and youāre shifting stuff around, you can look and say: OK, what a...
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Cycling Group Ride: Use It To Get Faster, and not JUST Hammer from 2022-11-24T15:50:52
Video link: https://youtu.be/Kk_h_83qfLg
Highlight:
What to use the group ride for (besides the social fun!)
Some thing you can improve on by using the group ride
Usi...
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Cycling Nutrition Timing For Training at Night from 2022-11-22T15:21:43
You may prefer this in video form: https://youtu.be/W9RV1VT9YwE
Nutrition Posts mentioned here:
https://www.evoq.bike/blog/nutrition-cycling-performance
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Cycling Taper Before Race, and Using The Performance Manager Chart, Episode 591 from 2022-11-17T14:28:04
You might prefer the video for this one: https://youtu.be/LZRWd50YWeQ
Highlights:
Whatās trend on PMC chart to look for
PMC Chart vs RPE feelings
Non-bike...
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Cadence Training Worth It? Training 2 Things At Once from 2022-11-15T19:05:02
You may prefer to watch this episode: https://youtu.be/ggDPYNBjn00
A great question came in that really brought up ANOTHER question: how do we know what to train, and how do we balance ...
Short VO2max Intervals, Effective? from 2022-11-09T15:14:36
You might prefer the video for this one: https://youtu.be/Ab0IiSZoVDc
One min VO2Max intervals? Are they a good use of time? Are they similar enough to 30/15s or other styles of tabata in...
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I Think You'll Love An IRL / Event Goal, Aside From Just Metrics from 2022-11-03T09:20:41
2023!!!! LGGGG!!!
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Ketones for Cycling; Is This Just Hype? Part 1 from 2022-11-01T10:26:06
I tried ketones, or what I THOUGHT were ketones, and nothing happened.
Some friends reached out about DeltaG ketones so I've been testing them and WOW what a difference in product. I'll b...
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Transition from Base & New Racer Failure from 2022-10-27T10:14:31
I have a question I am wondering about. Unfortunately I can't afford a full coach at the moment due to other expenses and I go on my own regarding training.
I am coming from 4 weeks and h...
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Are You Eating More Protein During "Off Season" / "Strength Season" ? from 2022-10-25T13:49:22
A great Cat 4 Question for us all from a listener.
Q for you to consider responding to - what do you think about incorporating more protein over carbs in the off-season (mainly bas...
Win Hill Climbs and GET MORE KOMs! from 2022-10-20T13:26:22
Video: https://youtu.be/lsvmwc6NX-U
What are the top 4 physiological determinants of your success? Let's dive into this! Blog links and training materials located at the bottom.
GOA...
Dealing With Injury. "I Got Injured, It Sucks, NOW I'm MOVING FORWARD" from 2022-10-19T11:54:07
say it. it helps.
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"Can I Move This Workout?" and Mini Weekly Goals! Loving these. from 2022-10-17T11:48:29
Have a great weekend of training and racing! In this pod, I want to highlight that YOU CAN ALWAYS MOVE A WORKOUT because life is throwing curveballs. I talk about some suggestions, but just reme...
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Short Story Pod: Thinking Long Term For Lifts; Reduced 225 --> 205 from 2022-10-14T10:47:32
being nimble with the lifts, just like we are on the bike. sometimes an audible is needed
Strong App mentioned in this one.
If you need help with lifting, check out this guide: htt...
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NO! Trainer Season!? When To Bail On The 8pm Ride from 2022-10-12T23:01:38
Bunch of excuses coming your way. tl;dr - aborted. zero mental energy
Ha, loved that. Sometimes, as hungry as you are, it's better to skip the ride and rest up. Some ...
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VO2Max Intervals: The First Vs. The Last, When To KOM/PR, VO2Max Accumulation from 2022-10-10T14:35:41
Great question came through the comments:
I did 5x4 minutes and did my first at 133% and could only do the rest at 110%. is that ok? Or should I try and average the same power?
In ...
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Zach Gregg, 2x National Champ, Cycling Training and Racing Podcast from 2022-10-06T13:52:51
This podcast is SO much more than time trialing, and I hesitate to post "chapters" because there are so many nuggets from Zach intertwined throughout. I wouldn't skip around! Thank you Zach!!! T...
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Interval Progression: Add More Watts or More Time? from 2022-10-04T13:36:02
Interval progression: when do we add more watts, and when do we add more time?
Letās talk about 4 scenarios: FTP, vo2max, over unders and tempo.
My former coach, Tom Bell, just spo...
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Why The Hell Am I Training? Some Musings... from 2022-09-29T14:37:28
down about training or racing? wow, I got in my head on racing for a bit...a combination of a lot of missed races due to broken equipment and freak things (shearing off a crank before the early ...
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Cycling Training: Biggest Offseason Gains from 2022-09-15T11:21:51
Love that people are planning their next seasons! Planning equates to success.
Athlete reached out with āWhatās best way to make offseason gains? aside from weightsā
I asked him, w...
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Cycling Training After Race Season and Before Winter from 2022-09-13T10:00:17
A great question from our discord. If you aren't there, join the conversation today! https://discord.gg/ThTYry6kuE
How to use Post-Race, Pre-Winter months for cycling training.
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(Best on YouTube, Link Below) Mega Mountain Training Day! Good For Gravel Racing? 1000g Carbs, 1600 TSS Week from 2022-09-02T10:01:59
YT: https://youtu.be/jpzcq03Re0o
I wanted to go for a mega climbing day out of Blowing Rock, NC in the Blue Ridge Mountains. I made a route with 17,500 of climbing, and hoped to do it in ...
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CTL and Race Readiness For Your Big Event, #572 from 2022-08-29T14:22:03
Unfortunately, there is no perfect equation; but hopefully this video helps you with YOUR art of coaching.
Some show notes/bullet points:
Grossly untrue: Athlete with a CTL of ...
Heart Rate on Long Endurance Rides from 2022-08-25T14:14:19
3hour ride, given different amounts of rest or temps, the same ride on a different day could be 10bpm higher than it was previously
question is: even if the perceived exertion is simila...
Aerobic Training for Crit Racing, Gravel Races, and Road Races! Yes, Crits. from 2022-08-23T12:44:02
Produce more power by burning more fuel
1 why do you want a strong aerobic metabolism for short 1 hour races?
2. who wants a high anaerobic capacity or high VLaMax
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Increase FTP With Less Threshold Training from 2022-08-19T13:22:54
Why did we ride at threshold ?
Why should we still ride at threshold?
What should we do to increase ftp?
Training Packs mentioned, with new time crunched athlete pack on the way...
Anxiety Before Cycling Intervals, Especially VO2Max Training from 2022-08-17T11:00:15
"These Vo2max workouts typically give me major anxiety but I didnāt let it get to me this time - just got it done. Let the numbers be whatever they were. And they ended up being pretty good. Dug...
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Mental Rest Weeks, 20 Min Threshold Test, Calibrating Hard Efforts, Losing Weight and Intervals from 2022-08-15T13:36:07
Cat 4 Questions returns, with 4 solid Q's from an athlete before our monthly zoom call. I really dug these, and have been asked them before, so thought it would be helpful to post.
Lifting For Cycling, More Watts, More KOMs, Crush PR's from 2022-08-12T17:33:47
The point of this video is that if you are thinking about lifting this year for 2023, here's your nudge! Do it! There are no doubt a ton of physiological benefits, from added strength and hormon...
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Fatigue Resistance in Cycling; How Should We Apply This? from 2022-08-10T13:00:13
A gravel racer, a Cat 3, a Cat 4, and Brendan walk into a bar. JK.
An athlete had some end of day 30s efforts that got me thinking about his fatigue resistance. I started loo...
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Positioning Is As Important As Watts from 2022-08-08T17:07:11
We need to improve our position so that we don't get dropped when the big girls and big boys HIT IT HARD. It's really hard to "out watt" bad positioning, especially if you aren't the big hammer....
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VO2Max Intervals Vs. Group Ride Training, #563 from 2022-08-05T12:15:37
Hopefully this helps us all bring our A++ motivation and game if we truly want to get faster!
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What Should I Train Next? from 2022-08-03T11:00:53
Common question about what your next training block should be. But, how can anyone answer that when they don't know what you've BEEN DOING, and what you are PREPARING FOR.
What are your s...
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Luke Lamperti Interview, Trinity Racing, Ep. 561 from 2022-08-01T12:06:53
Huge thanks Luke, appreciate your time and knowledge! Check out the show notes below.
00:00 Welcome to the podcast
00:32 Who is Luke Lamperti?
00:58 Background
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Customize Your Cycling Workout, Episode #560 from 2022-07-29T11:00:13
We all know every athlete needs customized workouts; I got a great question from an athlete about what metrics I look it after commenting that his HR didn't get as high as we wanted in the hard ...
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Stop Getting Dropped, 4 min stair step race example from 2022-07-27T11:00:10
So you watched the other video about going out and riding with or racing faster athletes. Now you want to figure out how to avoid getting dropped.
This athlete got popped on a 4 min...
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Training & Racing With Brendan Rhim, Podcast Interview from 2022-07-25T11:00:34
Huge thanks to Brendan for sharing some of his time and amazing insights on his stellar career thus far. He joined us from Track Camp in Colorado Springs! Stoked to see where the cycling adventu...
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BikeRadio: Cycling Training & Racing At Altitude from 2022-07-22T11:00:31
and some KOM banter at 4,000 feet between Landry and Brendan...who will now swiftly lose all their KOMs to others in the Boone / Blowing Rock NC area.
00:00 Welcome
00:39 What happ...
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Go Get Dropped! Challenging Yourself in Group Rides from 2022-07-20T11:00:23
This new athlete was super nervous about an upcoming group ride, and I know I was in his same shoes 15 years ago. It's hard to feel uncomfortable when you're choosing this hobby and ...
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The Business of Coaching, EVOQ.BIKE from 2022-07-18T10:56:56
Alex decided to be captain today, and he poses a bunch of questions that peel the curtain back on EVOQ. How did we begin, what has the growth story been, and where are we headed!?
This is...
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"I'm Going High Protein, Low Carb". Goodbye Watts. from 2022-07-15T11:39:19
Circling back on an old video about what to eat for cycling. If you haven't seen our Nutrition Blog, check it out!
https://www.evoq.bike/blog/cycling-nutrition-guide 00:00 Welcome &...
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Racing Pro Nationals and Amateur Nationals? Is This Fair? #553 from 2022-07-13T11:00:43
Got a bunch of messages about this after Forrest got 5th. Everyone is the race was a Cat 1 cyclist, which is the requirement. Is it fair? Some thoughts.
00:00 Welcome
01:15 10th wh...
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Will Hardin Interview: Project Echelon Racing from 2022-07-11T11:00:27
Huge thanks to Will for coming on, he's a very intelligent person who is crushing the race scene right now, even though he's really only riding in a support role, but finding himself with consis...
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Using VO2Max Surge In Time Trials from 2022-07-08T10:00:35
Reviewing a time trial with an athlete, and these were his thoughts: This route sounds like a good candidate for a negative split. Get up to speed but donāt go out too hard, ride that descent ma...
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Failure at Stelvio Gran Fondo; A Case Study from 2022-07-06T11:00:49
What do we look for after a failed event?
Case Study, Stelvio Gran Fondo
What do we have for this overview:
-Unsatisfied athleteā¦shooting for top 20 at Stelvio Gran Fondo an...
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Cycling W/kg. When To Lose Weight? from 2022-07-04T10:40:17
Check out our nutrition blogs if you need help! https://www.evoq.bike/blog/category/Cycling%20Nutrition
"I need to lose some weight for this event in 2 months." "Wait...what?" &nb...
Are The Workouts Hard Enough? from 2022-07-01T09:46:53
Sometimes we hear: "This isn't hard enough", whether we are in base season, or race season! Landry and Brendan chat about workout intensity, and how to make the most of your training time.
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Overthinking Your Cycling Training, Episode #547 from 2022-06-29T11:05:39
I like the "don't overthink it ". That's me in a nut shell. I can get caught up and overthink on a lot of things!
It's easy to want to plan the entire season and figure out everything all...
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TJ Eisenhart: Pro Cycling to Gravel Racing, Imaginary Collective, Art, NFTs from 2022-06-27T11:01:51
This was an awesome interview with TJ Eisenhart. You probably know his history of going from being one of the top US Road Cyclists and shifting towards gravel racing and starting the Imaginary C...
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Chased By A 50yo Master's Beast; Cycling Motivation! from 2022-06-24T10:09:01
So you found cycling late in life? Or maybe you're 35 and wishing you found this when you were 18. Well, we didn't, but keep after it! The journey is so amazing, and you are going to grow SO MUC...
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Anaerobic Training Vs. Going To Local Crit from 2022-06-22T10:38:14
"These 6 efforts are nothing like doing a crit? Why can't I go to the crit instead?"
Max watts reached in TRUE anaerobic training is going to be higher than your 1 minute max in th...
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Interval Review & NFT Community Plans; TANGENTS from 2022-06-20T13:44:52
YT link: https://youtu.be/G0OAoYLnBbk
And some community building chatter
feedback welcome: brendan@evoq.bike
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Sweet Spot Training and VLaMax with Tom Bell from 2022-06-17T12:15:42
Part 2 of our conversation about cycling training! 00:00 00:26 I donāt hate sweet spot, I hate the overprescription of it 1:33 When would Tom Bell Prescribe Sweet Spot? what is Sweet...
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BikeTalk: Absolute VO2Max Cycling. 1,000 Training Hours. Gravel Racing. Quitting P/1/2? Tom Bell Guest from 2022-06-15T12:05:23
Tom and I sat down to do a podcast about VLaMax, and in getting rolling, we had a conversation that you might enjoy: Absolute VO2Max Cycling 1,000 Training Hours Gravel Racing Quitti...
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When To Go For That PR PB Personal Best / KOM ? from 2022-06-13T11:21:12
Would love to hear from you on this one, as there isn't a perfect answer; a lot of this is by feel, without wrecking the rest of the future workouts.
Full Blog With Training ...
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Crash & Burn Cycling Trainer Session; What Gives? Rest Days Before Hard Rides from 2022-06-10T15:51:46
Sometimes workouts go awry. Take a step back and critically think of why. Talk to your coach or training buddy (I keep saying this because even though we are a coaching company, I just want you ...
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VO2Max Cycling Training: Heart Rate And Power from 2022-06-08T20:43:16
Training based off HR and Power are both valid. There are good use cases for both, but in different scenarios. Check out the video to see when you should be focused on hitting 90% HR max, and wh...
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Tired of VO2Max? Shift to Sweet Spot? from 2022-06-06T17:45:04
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Workouts During Race Week; Be Nimble from 2022-06-03T21:45:34
what does "stay sharp" and "shed fatigue" mean in terms of rides. We gotta do a little DYOR but it's not hard. Just take some notes in the process.
brendan@evoq.bike, please leave us a āļø...
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Back To Training After COVID. Glad That's Over! from 2022-06-03T01:15:28
DYOR Not Medical Advise.
Don't ride when sick; vitamin recovery cocktails; don't ride when sick; listen to doctors; think long term.
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Anaerobic Training, VLaMax (WKO), $EVOQ from 2022-05-30T12:20:04
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When You Get Dropped... from 2022-05-27T14:59:22
no intro...I'll trade you for a review!
Have you tried LactiGOOO yet? Check out my post on it: https://www.evoq.bi...
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Blowing Up At Your Event, Part 2 from 2022-05-26T14:42:36
dropped the intro for you, so please go leave a review! xo.
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Planning Your Season...How Far Out To Plan from 2022-05-25T18:40:07
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He Got Cat 1! And I Got My Voice Back. LFG! from 2022-05-24T22:46:25
LFG, do big races and events, even when you feel like you have arrived! They don't all have to be big, but some should be.
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New Racers: Belief, Confidence in Your Plan, Execution. RACE DAY from 2022-05-21T13:11:49
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Carolina State Road Race; Parking Lot Crits from 2022-05-19T00:58:48
the statistics
patience
bridging
making friends long term
the final sprint
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First Ever Event Coming Up!? It Can Be Daunting. Make A Plan from 2022-05-16T20:37:19
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Why I'm Bullish on Capitan Bibs in this Bear Market from 2022-05-14T09:07:19
KIT STORE!
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$280 bibs for $195
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KG's Matter, Even in USA. Stream of Conscious from 2022-05-13T12:18:21
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Perspective Matters: Comparing Yourself To Others Isn't Always The Best Idea from 2022-05-12T10:55:17
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Crit Day 2! Nashville's Cedar Hill: Bridging, Mental Focus, Closing the Door from 2022-05-11T21:06:45
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Don't Be Scared Of "BLOWING UP" from 2022-05-10T10:34:48
brendan@evoq.bike. pacing is important, but learn how to go full throttle before your event, and know that blowing up a little bit isn't a catastrophic failure.
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Max Gander Criterium, P123: Early Lap Strategy, VO2Max & Heart Rate, Nutrition from 2022-05-09T14:09:36
Race file: https://intervals.icu/activities/7105215836
https://results.racedayeventsoftware.com/
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Racing Is Here! Shifting Workouts: Use Your Training Budz from 2022-05-06T12:12:26
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Go Race. Apparently The Last Pod Resonated. Some other fear and thoughts. from 2022-05-04T22:29:46
One athlete reached out with these notes. These are VALID! But let's dig into this a touch. I know this can help some of you.
Reason why no racing-
1. Donāt feel that Iām strong en...
Should I Go Race? Or Just Train and Get Stronger? (Audio Fixed) from 2022-05-03T12:39:11
We had an athlete that suddenly got cold feet and wanted to stop racing in order to train and just get stronger. I highly disagree with this approach, as there is SO MUCH that you need to learn ...
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Riding Hard Enough? Intensity. A Prelude from 2022-04-30T23:50:40
brendan@evoq.bike, thanks to Josh@EVOQ.BIKE for letting me share this.
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This Weekend: HAVE FUN. And, those New Bibs!! from 2022-04-29T23:13:55
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Sweet Spot Vs. Threshold; The Recent Numbers from 2022-04-28T12:22:29
Questions came from this activity: https://www.strava.com/activities/7051098344
Tempo article: https://www.evoq.bike/blog/tempo-cycling-important
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Being The Underdog is a MOTIVATOR, Not An Excuse, #514 from 2022-04-27T22:32:34
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How Hard Should My Attack Be & More! (See Description) from 2022-04-26T18:33:49
Welcome Scott Bowden! What is EVOQ? Are you part of the community (teaser: YES!)
A few different topics in this one, broadcasting from Tennessee! Farm living for a bit before heading ba...
Clarifying: THE SCIENCE MATTERS. It's The Base of So Much Endurance Knowledge from 2022-04-25T09:49:03
but people can read a headline from a paper where they even say "More research is needed", and they fling it around like it's the new gospel. The science is so so so important, but new science n...
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Intervals & Racing: Maybe Detach From Head Unit? from 2022-04-24T10:25:03
idk just some thoughts, might be worth a try. N of 1 so DO YOU, but pre-ride processing can help the execution IMO.
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Seizing Race Opportunities, with Patience! Episode #510 from 2022-04-23T09:07:50
Email us for a FREE Power File Analysis to find out where you stack up and get some free tips on getting to your goals!
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My Training Philosophy in 6 Notes from 2022-04-22T09:00
- Consistency & Execution: Macro and Micro (overall consistency and hitting the workouts within the week)
- Athlete & Event Specific Workouts
- Experience &... Listen
Cycling Studies. Effects of Encouragement In Intervals. Tangents. Pretty hyped in this one from 2022-04-21T09:00
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12003280/
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Turning Anaerobic Power Into Aerobic Power from 2022-04-20T09:39:47
some links: Endurance Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uld9mAlF7Y
Anaerobic Blog: https://www.evoq.bike/blog/anaerobic-capacity-cycling
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Notes From The Dojo: Shouldn't Have Stopped! The rolling interval window from 2022-04-20T05:40:10.040675
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Heat Adaptation, š„µ is near. CBD. Malto. from 2022-04-18T21:38:16
Heat training podcast:
Drinking enough
Matches, knowing u don't have as many
-cramping
CBD doesnt get you high
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Olympian Scott Bowden Drops In! from 2022-04-17T23:40:37
in our twitter space, Scott Bowden popped in! Absolutely amazing!!!
Some notes I jotted down:
lactate clearance
3m overs, 40s unders, anaerobic finish
positive covid ...
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When I Think About Quitting Intervals, Casual Gab from 2022-04-15T12:16:24
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Favorite Core Work, With Workout Sheet in Notes from 2022-04-14T10:07:21
worksheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YIJ2kRI0Btu6B0waVZ-XIrXE4Zsl2i0oacLLvhLijcM/edit#gid=0
Clarity Can Bring Motivation: Why Am I Doing This? from 2022-04-13T23:33:41
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Want A New 30 Min PR? This Might Help from 2022-04-11T19:09:49
check out the rest reduction notes here: https://www.evoq.bike/blog/cycling-interval-workout-guide
Also, Lactigo here: www.lactigo.com/brendan
What else do you need from us? HMU br...
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Using Anger From Failure from 2022-04-10T11:00
Sparked from How Bad Do You Want It?
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EVOQ Team: 4h Indoor Motivation, NE Rain Outs, Less Intervals & VO2Max Intervals from 2022-04-09T17:25:10
and MVDP
and execution
and Josh
and Alex
Twitter Space on Friday's....the new Bike Radio?
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VO2Max vs. Threshold vs. Sweet Spot Blocks For FTP šŗšŗšŗšŗ from 2022-04-08T11:06:17
š± šŗ š± š± is back, a great one!
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Stephen Bassett: Midseason Catch Up! Volume, Aero, MTB (?!) from 2022-04-07T09:33:58
Huge thanks to Stephen for coming on again. Our original podcast can be found here. Listen
Letting Go, From Matt Fitzgerald. Goals & Fun. from 2022-04-06T21:06:41
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Tom Bell Conversation: Time Trials, Nils VDP Mega Training, Lots of Threads from 2022-04-05T23:00:07
Tom and I catch up for 20 minutes, chatting Time Trials and the start of road season. We then catch up on Nils Van Der Poel's How to Skate mega training guide that he released. Then some other t...
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3 VO2 In A Row? But, why? Cat 4 Q email... from 2022-04-04T19:12:54
a little tangenty here, and apologize for a few pauses, but thought this was interesting and wanted to share.
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Training Too Much? Not hungry, fatigues, power waning... from 2022-04-02T12:15:14
Cat 4 Questions
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Training For A Gran Fondo: Nutrition Cat 4 Questions. Mmmm, Carbs. Protein. from 2022-04-01T16:52:31
I am training for a 80 Mile Gran Fondo this summer and would like some feedback/recommendations/tips on Diets to follow. I bike 3/4 times a week, and play ice hockey twice.
My three main ...
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8 Minutes Matters. Seriously. And, Interviews Are Returning! Details. from 2022-03-31T09:00
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We Can't "Out-Watt" Position and Strategy from 2022-03-30T12:28:52
please listen if you are trying to upgrade. mindset, tactics, RACE PREP.
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How Long Should My Pulls Be In A Group Ride from 2022-03-29T09:00
and tangents.
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When Races Get Cancelled or Life Changes. How To Improve. from 2022-03-28T09:00
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New Dad, First Gravel Race, Not Shoveling Coal All Weekend from 2022-03-27T09:00
PROCESS PROCESS PROCESS. Don't get extinguished.
let's go fam.
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The Endurance Gets No Love, But 300 Hours... from 2022-03-26T09:00
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uld9mAlF7Y
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Organizing The Hard/Medio Workouts, And Going Longer (TEMPO!) from 2022-03-25T12:07:43
brendan@EVOQ.bike. Make sure you've joined the discord!
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Go To Your First BIG Race This Year And Be OKAY With 57th Place. It Gets Better from 2022-03-25T01:25:48
stop psyching yourself out and only staying local because that's comfortable. You'll be so happy that you did. Tell a friend and bring one with you!
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Increasing or Decreasing The Rest Interval from 2022-03-24T10:00
here's the 6 x 6 that I talk about at the end: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXfF2pzrJDg
and some words on them too: https://www.evoq.bike/blog/cycling-interval-workout-guide
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Cat 4 To Cat 1 in 12 Months By Riding Less! Can You Do It? from 2022-03-22T09:00
This could be you! Doug and Craig record a coaching call to discuss some major gains!!
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Over Unders AND Steady State. Yes to Both! from 2022-03-21T09:00
we've been talking about Over Unders a lot, but that doesn't mean we AREN'T doing Steady State also. There's a place for everything, and you never want to overly focus your training on just one ...
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Riding With Your Slower Spouse (DON'T CALL THEM SLOW), #479 from 2022-03-20T09:00
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PR Windows: 90 Day, 365 Day, "Season PR's" from 2022-03-19T09:00
Jan 1 PR fest....but are season PR's very valid?
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Maybe The Most OPTIMAL Lifting Isn't The Best from 2022-03-18T09:00
option 2 might be better for YOU! Individualize everything. šŖšŖšŖšŖšŖ
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Plus/Minus of Recovery Rides. Recovery Walks / Yoga / Etc! #476 from 2022-03-17T09:00
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Hyperfocusing On A Course's Main Features from 2022-03-16T09:00
a little tip, a little story. ah nostalgia.
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Carb Trickle, Glycogen, Personal Check In, Life's Hamster Wheel from 2022-03-15T09:00
Better trickle of carbs on the bike; Keeping glycogen topped off, not going off the carbs for shorter rides; deplete during races and weekend.
Foam rolling and taking time to check in wit...
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Training Buddies Are SO Beneficial; and free! from 2022-03-14T10:40:39
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Saddle Sores, Picking Races, Indoor Training, Skipping Base from 2022-03-13T16:32:03
The new, more dialed, Bike Radio Podcast. Topics Include:
Managing saddle sores before they get bad.
How to do big zwift rides!
Roller crashes are not good.
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30/30s: Who Should Do Them? from 2022-03-10T11:13:05
Thought of 5 cases, there are many more!
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Clarification on "Max Watts" For 30/30s, Tabata, Etc. GO HARRRDDDD from 2022-03-08T10:00
Great video and topic Landry! Landry@EVOQ.BIKE
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FTP Testing? When To Let It Fly. Training Chats... from 2022-03-07T11:16:01
Doing the 20 minute test, or a ramp test, often? Some coaches test a lot, some don't. Some think your best will come during the test, others don't. Race efforts? Sometimes... I like the dr...
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Is There A Max CTL? Can My FTP Be Decreasing? from 2022-03-06T12:19:34
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Full Time Job & Getting Faster? A Lot Are Doing It, YOU CAN TOO from 2022-03-06T02:07:04
and, a quick note on getting sponsors when you are not a Pro.
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Racing Is More Than Just Watts!! Please Listen If You Are Starting To Race from 2022-03-04T16:57:31
you got this...just remember, it's CHESS!!!
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Intervals: "Can I Just Chase Average Watts?" Answer: NO! from 2022-03-03T17:47:03
My question is do I keep chasing average power?
Do I have to accept that outside workouts are just not as efficient?
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Pacing A VO2Max Interval (more notes below) from 2022-03-02T12:00
(video available on Spotify)
Trying to explain what VO2 feels like when someone is new to it.
Here is a better resource that I typed up. https://www.evoq.bike/blog/about-vo2max-cyc...
Listen To The Race Brain. GO. from 2022-03-01T09:00
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Macro Motivation! + Riding More After Crits. from 2022-02-28T12:39:25
people might think you're nuts, but....
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Why Executing Threshold Bursts Can Help You In Your Event from 2022-02-27T10:51:46
dojo -> battle field. These little optimizations make a difference down the road, FOR SURE.
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200 Mile Gravel Event, Cat 4 Question! Good Luck Mate! from 2022-02-27T01:21:35
We're not letting him drop to the 150 route this year! LG!
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"Should I Train My Limiters?" Cat 4 Questions! Episode #459 from 2022-02-25T13:27:14
Yes, DEFINITELY, as long as they apply to your upcoming events. It's easy to chase numbers on a curve, but remember, that might not be a limiter; it's just that the computer algo's don't have th...
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Might Need A Road For Intervals from 2022-02-24T21:45:08
As much as this might not sound like fun, having a road dedicated to specific types of intervals can really help out your execution, which is going to make you faster, which is extremely fun. Listen
2 Crits In 1 Day? The Nutrition and Between Time from 2022-02-23T10:00
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Two A Days? LB & BH Smashing The Discord Dojo from 2022-02-22T16:42:51
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For My Newbs: RACING IS HARD. BE PATIENT. from 2022-02-21T10:00
we are not talking enough about early disappointment, especially when you're learning so much. Racing is hard; don't expect to just show up with your shiny new FTP and boss it. Might not happen....
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Group Ride Crash; Know How To Rub Wheels from 2022-02-20T10:00
Not being preachy here, but to be safe:
Protect your front wheel
Know how to rub wheels and not crash
Stay away from the yellow line
Stop passing cars on the left
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Don't Complain About 5th; Patience + Humility Will Take You Much Farther from 2022-02-19T10:00
A look back on Team USA member's first 2 race years (guess whom). Patience.
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Very Easy To Make It Complicated; Or Hyperfocused from 2022-02-18T12:35:47
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VO2Max Training and Gravel; Where To Place It? from 2022-02-17T09:45:50
Landry and Brendan answer one of the Discord Dojo Questions!
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Need To Change Your Goals? Shift Riding Time? A Couple Examples from 2022-02-16T10:00
when Ultra goes more Gran Fondo. When 150 miles gravel shift to 80 mile road. THERE ARE SO MANY WAYS TO HAVE FUN AND ACHIEVE THINGS ON THE BIKE
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Talking Through This Workout & What It Means Moving Forward LGLGLG šøšŖšŖšššš from 2022-02-15T15:54
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Almost To Racing; Dojo Notes: Need To Stay Hungry!! Stoke High, Be Prepared from 2022-02-15T00:27:34
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200 Mile Gravel Races: NOT Consistent, Sub-FTP Long Efforts from 2022-02-13T18:37:43
In the front group....also, not the best training strategy even if you're just attempting to have your best day.
Reconsider the time you're spending on 3 x 45 minute sweet spot.
Shifting To Endurance At End of Block When š“ from 2022-02-12T21:17:08
Listen to your body. TRY, but if you're getting crushed, throw it into zone 2, ride some endurance, and finish out the block.
Some caveats: are you in race season? That changes some...
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Watts AND KGs Matter....per (?). Real Life Examples from 2022-02-11T10:00
Going to hammer this home: STOP FOCUSING ON ONE, TWO OR THREE METRICS ALONE.
BIG PICTURE.
New Training Regimen: Rouleur, George Bennett from 2022-02-10T10:00
https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/george-bennett-the-difference-between-pogacar-and-roglic-is-often-the-difference-between-their-helpers
"VO2Max is overrated."
Make ...
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Road Race: Breaking Away, NOT At 100% FTP! from 2022-02-09T16:13:19
It takes a lot more to breakaway from the peloton or your compatriots in a road race. I had a question come in after I posted about this on Tik Tok, and I wanted to highlight this training...
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Why CTL Is Not Race Readiness, Friendly Reminder! from 2022-02-08T10:00
Blog post mentioned in this super fast pod: https://www.evoq.bike/blog/2019/1/25/1-massive-reason-why-obsessing-over-your-ctl-can-ruin-your-race-season
Quick bits:
-CTL doe...
The Coffee Breakaway #5: Vuelta Ecuador Stage 5: Knead The Dough from 2022-02-07T10:46:21
getting dropped at altitude immediately, having a glorious conversation about the journey of cycling, and then watching the weather turn, and destroy us, all within 3 hours. It was a crazy ride;...
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Paceline 201: When You're The Weaker Rider from 2022-02-06T16:53:32
In a group ride, but also in a race. brendan@evoq.bike
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"My Event Is A 5h Gravel Ride; Should My Rides Be Longer Than 1.5H?" #Cat4Questions from 2022-02-05T10:00
These are real questions that I am simply answering; I am not taking shots at any time crunched program, but they need to make athletes aware of this disconnect! šŖ
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Celebrate The Wins. And, Getting CRITTY AGAIN! from 2022-02-04T10:00
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New To This? Or Starting To Go Big? Training Volume, Episode #437 from 2022-02-01T10:00
less nervous, more consistence.
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Brody Sanderson Interview #2. Racing Multiple Disciplines. CX World Champs. Bikepacking. Fat Bikes. from 2022-01-31T15:00
Brody and Josh chat a little bit about everything. Brody raced for Canada in the CX World Championships yesterday, 1/30/22! This chat was before that race and they break down Brody's approach to...
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Don't Just "Get By" In Training from 2022-01-30T14:55:08
We need to change our mindset from just "getting by" in training to going 100% every single day by focusing on the little things. Nutrition, hydration, recovery... it may not seem like a big dea...
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Skipping The Warm Up from 2022-01-29T09:47:49
I don't want my heart rate elevated initially by the FIRST hard race efforts; I want to feel that "heart jumping out of the chest feeling" well before the gun goes off. And in order to do that, ...
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Being Comfortable With Failure from 2022-01-27T17:42:36
whether coming back from injury, or just digging into this journey; failure happens, and will help you grow!
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No, You Can't Replace Gym Work from 2022-01-26T14:51:56
*Small error @ 18:45, I meant to say 10 hours per week and NOT going to the gym.*
Interesting question in the Discord-Dojo thread: "Hey guys I got a question about strength training. ...
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Keep Your Friends Safe With Some Group Ride Tips from 2022-01-25T16:05:13
Rider on the left needs to watch both paths!
Be able to touch the rider next to you.
White line thoughts.
Do not ride through debris.
Have fun!
Ethan Batt Interview, Black Spoke Pro Cycling from 2022-01-24T16:00
Huge thanks to Ethan for coming on the podcast!! Stoked to see some awesome results from this guy in 2022!
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Glades Road Race Recap! from 2022-01-23T12:42:16
fun day https://www.strava.com/activities/6564609583
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Easy To Fall In Love With What Got Us Initial Success from 2022-01-21T19:46:59
but the game evolves and changes, just as we do...gotta change it up
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BikeRadio: BIKE RACE! Blame Josh. Gravel. IG Questions! from 2022-01-20T13:48:24
First, plugs!
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Fixed Gears for Base Miles and Ramp Tests, #426 from 2022-01-19T19:18:43
mid-podcast discovery on not-base-miles-fixie-rides had me on a slight tangent and worm hole, thanks for bearing with.
ramp tests: I think you can gain a lot more from other tests when lo...
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Is The Training Sustainable? Or Burning The šÆAt Both Ends? from 2022-01-18T22:55:44
brendan@evoq.bike, this all has to work realistically with your LIFE.
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Cycling Training and Racing Interview: Joe Laverick, Hagens Berman Axeon Pro Cycling from 2022-01-17T15:00
Huge thanks to Joe for coming on the podcast!
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Failure From Fatigue? How Do I Continue? Cat 4 Questions! Episode #423 from 2022-01-16T19:15:29
I have just failed a workout due to (I think) fatigue, and I am unsure how to continue in my plan.
I have just started a new base block, and figured Id give high volume a try. I have some...
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How Do I Break Away? Cat 4 Questions is Back! from 2022-01-15T20:45:14
When do you go? What's the window?
1) SPEED vs. Watts
2) Using the course
3) Don't Ride at 100% FTP
You Do The First 3 To Get To The Last 2! from 2022-01-14T23:25:09
and some foofey tangents xo
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Heart Rate In Different Training Phases; My 2$ from 2022-01-13T10:00
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Become a strong cyclist, not a skinny cyclist; Watts per kilo isn't THAT important -- Discord Dojo Ep. 3 from 2022-01-12T17:00
This episode is all about nutrition. I share my personal experiences and struggles with nutrition so that you don't make the same mistakes I did. Training is important, but you CAN'T train prope...
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Do I Need A Rest Week During Base? What About Lifting? from 2022-01-11T20:23:13
Cat 4 Questions, a good one.
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Joshua Hunt Training & Racing Interview (w/ a special guest) #417 from 2022-01-10T17:00
Josh sat down with the current Head of Athlete Performance at Neo Pro Coaching, retired professional cyclist, and all-round good-guy, Joshua Hunt to discuss all things training and racing.
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Endurance - Led To Bigger Hours and Increased FTP from 2022-01-09T11:29:51
and I go off on some tangents because this coffee has me amped to get back to training today after the rest week!!
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Changing Your Motivational Focus to Enhance Performance from 2022-01-08T16:40:30
Hey everyone, Landry here. In this podcast I discuss some of my current research at Appalachian State, specifically the two types of motivational focus how they can have a BIG impact on your per...
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2 Different Athletes, Big Picture, Volume, š from 2022-01-07T22:49:02
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Notes From The Dojo: The Pose That May Have Unlocked It All from 2022-01-06T10:00
QL rehab breakthrough?
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Vuelta Ecuador Stage 4 Recap: The Coffee Breakaway from 2022-01-05T11:14:44
Stage 4 of Vuelta Ecuador!
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Tempo Training; Should We Do It? from 2022-01-04T10:22:17
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Cycling and Men's Health; Sex Drive and Big Blocks Of Training from 2022-01-03T11:19:16
"Sorry Babe, I have a crusher ride tomorrow, time for bed". Chapters 00:00 Men's health 1:00 sex drive and performance 4:00 really wanting it or being able to make it happen 8:...
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Don't Get Stuck on "Progression"; Especially in Base! from 2022-01-01T10:00
Volume is King; and progression should be viewed more as maintenance before you hit a true Build Phase. Then you can look towards progression, but even then, the Micro Progression is arbitrary. ...
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Don't Look at Power During a Race; Tips for Newer Racers -- Discord Dojo Ep. 2 from 2021-12-31T17:08:46
Welcome to Episode 2 of Discord Dojo, where we answer your questions from the EVOQ Discord. Want your questions answered? Join the EVOQ Discord by following the link and ask your question in the...
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Our Relationship with Cycling; Is The Training Worth It? from 2021-12-30T16:03:12
This is a good conversation to have with yourself. If you listen, listen until the end.
Spotify users: please leave us 5 stars!
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Racebrain: Plotting, Planning and Executing. Episode #406 š from 2021-12-29T10:00
Races coming soon.
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Steady Freddy: More Is Not Always Better or The Most Optimized Solution from 2021-12-28T10:00
Athlete Comments:
warmed up with 3 sets of weighted squats to wake up my legs.
- felt a bit groggy after a long day yesterday (home by 9.30pm).
- legs f...
9x National Champion and Sports Nutritionist, Debbie Milne from 2021-12-27T13:23:56
Thanks Debbie! 00:01 How was Thanksgiving 00:28 Debbie brings rollers; smart! 1:00 27F rides, NO MORE 1:45 EVOQ practices what we preach; weāre in the streets! 2:54...
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Breakaway Etiquette, Composition Riding, Size in the Peloton & Pants for Cyclists. Bike Radio Ep 9 from 2021-12-26T15:00
Bike Radio, episode 9, letās go. This is our casual bike race podcast where we just chat about all different things in the cycling realm. If you're looking for some more dialed content to help y...
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So Adamant About THIS: JUST GET TO MARCH. Sometimes You Need To GRIND from 2021-12-24T10:00
I need to clarify previous podcasts. This time of year is not all about cutting things short. FIGURE IT OUT
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Not Obsessing Over Avg Watts on Z2 Ride, and Deploying Some Patience & Gratitude To Ourselves from 2021-12-23T10:00
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Anaerobic Efforts During Base?? -- Discord Dojo Ep. 1 from 2021-12-22T16:27:53
Welcome to Episode 1 of Discord Dojo, where we answer your questions from the EVOQ Discord. Want your questions answered? Join the EVOQ Discord by following the link and ask your question in the...
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Not Chasing The Power Duration Curve; Long Tempo (meh?); Changes in What We Know; & more from 2021-12-21T10:00
some tangents also
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Vuelta Ecuador, Stage 3 Recap! from 2021-12-20T10:19:31
letting the race come to you
the break is not always āTHE BREAKā
electronicals vs mechanicals lol
making the break for third time
riding through mobbed towns
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It's Time To Take Your Goals Seriously; Don't Diminish What You're Chasing from 2021-12-18T14:20
2022.
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Mountain Terrain for Endurance Rides and Manipulating Cadence from 2021-12-18T00:33:56
Do what we have to do to get it done!
Please leave us a 5 star review on Spotify!
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The Next 3 Weeks Can Give You A HUGE HUGE HUGE Head Start, #395 From Ecuador from 2021-12-17T01:10:47
Holidays, cold weather, BS excuses
Get outside when you can! Be malleable with the calendar. BIGGEST GOAL is getting the rides done, one day after another.
Say YES to things instea...
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From Quito: "I'm Jordan, and I'm Tired". Lobby Podcast after Stage 4 from 2021-12-15T21:53:02
Woof. The fatigue, stomach bugs, and weird late night bands are hitting hard.
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Cat 4 Questions With Forrest And Matt; Rest Week Crap Feelings from 2021-12-14T12:27:14
Hi there really enjoyed your last podcast interview with Pablo Cruz, and picked up on your brief conversation regarding rest week and how are you feel afterwards. I always seem to struggle w...
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Curtis White Interview: Calculating Your Training, Growth Through Experiences, & CX Skills Sessions from 2021-12-13T17:00
Curtis White sat down with Josh to chat before the Pan American and CX National Championships. Curtis drops so much knowledge. Some highlights include listening to your body for training session...
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The Coffee Breakaway. Ecuador Stage 2 Recap. All the Details. from 2021-12-11T11:00
Live from the race hotel. Brendan and Matt Govero discuss Stage 2 of the Vuelta al Ecuador.
Spoiler Alert - Matt won the stage. LGLGLGLGLGLG
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Road To Recovery, JUST GO. No Ego. from 2021-12-10T11:00
LG!
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The Coffee Breakaway. Ecuador. Pre Stage 1. The Pin Party from 2021-12-09T11:00
Live from the race hotel. Brendan, Forrest Howard and Matt Govero discuss Stage 1 of the Vuelta al Ecuador.
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Stalking Your Competition, Fake Shimano Parts, Recovery Day Nutrition, and #ThanksgivingBeef from 2021-12-08T17:00
Bike Radio, episode 8, letās go!
This is our casual bike race podcast where we just chat about all different things in the cycling realm. If you're looking for some more dialed cont...
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Cycling Training & Racing Podcast With Olympian Scott Bowden from 2021-12-06T14:00
This guy has done it all! From BMX to Triathlons, to Olympic Mountain Biking and Road Racing.
Hailing from down under in Australia, but spending some time in Girona, Scott hopped off the ...
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Interval Mindset Part 2 (?): Patience from 2021-12-05T10:55
Cat 4 Questions is back!
I think it would be really interesting to hear about your and other peoples mental approach for difficult workouts and races. For workouts: what is y...
Is All of Base Season At Endurance Pace? from 2021-12-04T10:55
A 30,000 foot view is very beneficial at this point of the year, and how to apply this to our future training cycles.
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An Athlete's Mantra That Pain Is Temporary; And How To Implement It At Breakfast! from 2021-12-03T11:54:40
Supra FTP? VO2Max? Get the mind right at BREAKFAST.
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āļø Need Some Winter Motivation For Indoor Training? āļø #383 from 2021-12-02T11:00
It comes down to how badly do you want to set yourself up for success in the spring and summer. Yes, you can zwift race and ride too hard until your heart is content, AND YOU MAY GET FASTER (dep...
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Indoor Cycling Training, Avoiding A Group Ride Crash, Strength Training For Cycling, Coffee. Bike Radio 7 from 2021-12-01T15:00
Bike Radio is back with Episode 7! This is our casual bike race podcast where we just chat about all different things in the cycling realm.
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FREE POWER FILE ANALYSIS!!! Yes, it's free from 2021-11-30T11:00
Do you want to have an EVOQ coach analyze your data for free? Want to know what your strengths and limiters are in relation to your goals? Get a free power file analysis (PFA) and find out - the...
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Cycling Endurance Podcast: Physiology 101, Cadence Work, PMC Chart, Surviving The Indoor Trainer from 2021-11-29T15:00
Owen reached out and wanted to chat about some endurance topics which are quite appropriate this time of year, as many athletes enter a base phase of training.
What is base training? But ...
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Some Thoughts on Strength Training at Home from 2021-11-28T11:00
Josh shares his personal experiences with strength training at home. What has worked? What hasn't worked?
If you're interested in trying some at home strength training - go! start! No tim...
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Maximize VO2Max and VLaMax At The Same Time? from 2021-11-28T00:42:02
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Leveling Up + Finding W's for 2022 from 2021-11-26T11:00
Josh breaks down his 2021 CX reason recap with what he has learned and what he plans to work on for 2022.
Time to level up and get working.
Questions?
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Do Watts Per KG Matter? from 2021-11-25T10:55
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BIKERADIO 6: Vuelta al Ecuador, Altitude Tents, Selfish Training, Group rides, Fixed Gear Bikes from 2021-11-24T15:22:35
Brendan and Josh discuss a bunch of random cycling topics but the focus is mainly on the upcoming Vuelta al Ecuador. Brendan is gearing up for this late season (early season?) 8-day stage race a...
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My Training Philosophy (Brendan's) from 2021-11-23T09:55
It's always a work in progress as we continue to learn and grow as athletes and coaches, but here are six bullet points that I feel can be aptly applied to any athletes training to help them tak...
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Pro Cycling Tips, Pre-Race Planning, Cycling Training Plan Philosophy, and more with Andi Bajc! from 2021-11-22T15:00
This was an awesome podcast with one of our newest coaches and pro cyclist, Andi Bajc.
Topics include:
Court awareness
The game is SO FAST at first, wher...
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How Do You Motivate When The Plans and Periodization Completely Change? #372 from 2021-11-21T10:40
quick pod, couple thoughts to get the thoughts stirring. Have a great Sunday!
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āLong Rideā ā Whole Kitchen. Also, When To Cut. My Breakkkkyyy from 2021-11-20T11:00
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Some Thoughts on VLamax, Episode #370 from 2021-11-19T11:17:05
Measurement, application, do we need it? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoqbike/support
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Today's Ride: Remember The Big Picture from 2021-11-18T15:45:39
link to ride: https://www.strava.com/activities/6275010751
Fatigue?
Still crawling out of base?
Just one of those days?
See the big picture, don't stress it, BUT AS...
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BIKERADIO: Winter Motivation, Cycling Offseason, Rest Weeks For Life, Frequency vs Duration, Zwift Peeing from 2021-11-17T17:00:49
BIKERADIO is back!
In this episode: Wimpy winter riding. 50F is not winter.
Motivation, waning?
Rest weeks for life things.
Frame the...
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Success Progression. It Might Not Be A New PR, Episode #367 from 2021-11-16T11:00
This athlete's response to "What did you most improve on this past year?" was a great one!
Have an awesome week!
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Podcast Interview: World Tour Coach & Cycling National Champion: Claudio Cucinotta from 2021-11-15T13:00
HUGE thanks to Claudio for sitting down and chatting. It was awesome to hear from someone that has RACED in some of the biggest races in the world, won a National Championship in Team Pursuit, a...
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Cat 4 Questions: How Much Should I Tell My Coach? from 2021-11-13T11:00
Love this one.
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Zwift Chat with the #1 Ranked Male eSports Racer: Racing. Training. Gear. Tactics. from 2021-11-12T17:55:05
Josh sat down with some Zwift pros to chat all things Zwift. Everything from entry level questions to Premier League tactics! Huge thanks to everyone below for chatting - be sure to give t...
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How Hard Should You Push In The Third Week? from 2021-11-11T10:00
Let's talk about the end of the training block. And some š© š© š© that came up with this athlete.
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Cameron Mason Interview: European Champs. Caffeine. Racing on the road. Gravel. from 2021-11-10T17:45:30
Cameron sat down to chat a few days before the European CX Championship and fresh off of his 2nd place finish at Koppenbergcross! So many great topics of discussion; especially pre-race nutritio...
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Openers! Do you need them? What's the opportunity cost? Do the pros do them?? from 2021-11-09T17:02:26
Josh breaks down openers and questions whether or not you actually need them...
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Kerry Werner Interview: Racing in Europe. Iceman. Unbound 100. from 2021-11-08T15:00
Kerry Werner sat down and discussed his CX season so far, his European race plans, bike-packing as CX prep, racing Iceman Cometh, and potentially racing the Unbound 100 aka the CX racer's Unboun...
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Should I Do Some Anaerobic Training Now? from 2021-11-06T11:00
this audio post is a follow up to this blog: https://www.evoq.bike/blog/anaerobic-capacity-cycling
#AD, if you do it, use LactiGo! It makes a huge difference. https://www.lactigo.com/bren...
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Should I Increase My FTP? Endurance Feels Easier. Episode 358 from 2021-11-05T09:20
Link to the discord: https://discord.gg/ThTYry6kuE
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EVOQ Coach Interview: Alex Sankovic Part 2 from 2021-11-04T12:00
Josh chats with fellow EVOQ coach Alex about his experiences with weight loss, eating disorders, training burnout, external and internal pressures and so much more.
Reach out to Al...
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Eating When on Vacation. And a lot of tangents! from 2021-11-03T10:00
Last tip might have been the best one. Let me know. Brendan@EVOQ.BIKE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoqbike/support
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A Few KOM Hunting Tips, Episode #355 from 2021-11-02T15:59:59
if you enjoy VLOGs, here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ckytS1DtrA
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Cody Kaiser Interview: UCI Points, Race Season Travel, West Coast CX Races from 2021-11-01T13:00
Cody and Josh sit down and talk all things cross + some MTB & tech chat at the end.
Big thanks to Cody for taking the time to chat and drop some knowledge! Listen
Post ride Comments & PLANNING. from 2021-10-30T11:00
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Brody Sanderson Interview: Elite World Cups, MTB Training for CX, Sven Nys Racing Tips from 2021-10-29T13:00
Brody and Josh chat about everything cx related! Brody just got back from racing all three UCI World Cup CX races in the U.S. so the conversation focuses on the intricacies of planning, training...
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Hill Climb Pacing; Use W' / FRC WISELY!!!! from 2021-10-28T10:44:52
https://www.evoq.bike/blog/2019/4/11/how-to-pace-a-time-trial-in-cycling
It's all about course recon, managing the surges to keep your speed high, avoid exploding, and finishing strong! Listen
Sprint Workout Day, Podcast Edition: How To Beat A Sprinter. Does PMAX Even Matter!? from 2021-10-27T14:58:28
Another VLOG, with some podcast extras.
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BikeRadio Episode 4: KOM Training, Cyclocross Racing, Base Miles = Only Endurance? Sweet Spot. from 2021-10-26T14:44:43
We are back with Episode 4, the BikeRadio show, with Josh and Brendan.
Topics include, a lot, but majority of:
Race travel
Music while riding?
Cyclocross journey
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CBD & Cycling; I'm Skeptical. Brendan dives into his journey with Hello Blue CBD Owner Matt Singley from 2021-10-25T17:20:21
What is Matt's history with CBD?
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Permission to Dial It Back; no, we werenāt hacked š from 2021-10-24T10:54:22
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BIKERADIO Episode 3: Holiday Eating. Zonhoven CX. Riding by RPE. Race Day Prep. from 2021-10-22T14:34:33
Episode Three of our new Live Show. Live on Facebook!
Join the Discord! https://discord.gg/nawj3JNNnX
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Cross Talk: Race Day Routine + Packing from 2021-10-22T10:00
Josh breaks down what he packs for CX race day and what he does as a pre-race routine. So many options here - see what works for you!
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Alexey Vermeulen Interview: Gravel, MTB, World Tour and Everything In-between from 2021-10-21T13:30:47
Alexey and Josh chat about Alexey's racing journey; from his learning experiences racing in European kermesses as a Junior, to his current race schedule as a MTB Pro and Gravel privateer. So muc...
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What To Eat & Drink While Cycling Blog; is it 101? Episode #343 from 2021-10-20T10:58:56
.https://www.evoq.bike/blog/cyclist-nutrition-guide-what-to-eat-drink-while-cycling
Is it really Cycling 101? A lot of us can optimize this!
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BIKERADIO Episode 2: All Things Endurance. Why is Endurance confusing? Long Term Progress. No Shortcuts + Riding in the Winter from 2021-10-19T15:00
Episode Two of our new Live Show. We were live on the Cycling Discord - be sure to join!
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Toms SkujiÅÅ” Interview: Pro Cycling Training and Racing from 2021-10-18T16:34:29
Huge thanks to Toms for sitting down and chatting about all of his cycling training and racing. Loved this! We all hit all the usual training and racing questions, with some other great threads ...
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BIKERADIO Episode 1: Gravel. KOM Hunts. World Cups. Zwift. How Long can I Ride Hard Til Base Season? from 2021-10-18T12:49:05
Episode One of our new Live Show. We were on Facebook live, but looking into Youtube options.
Topics Include (A LOT):
Gravel sand
KOM season
Sram shifting <...
Lots of Endurance Questions. Come Monday, In The Discord! from 2021-10-17T10:00
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Am I wrong about Sweet Spot? Letās Look At The Power Files (Details Below) from 2021-10-16T10:00
Gravel Worlds 2018
Gravel Worlds 2019
Land Run 2019
2 State Champion Road Races 2020
Recent KOM Training Ride
Another athletes Gravel Loop and Leadville.
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Cross Talk: Tactics & Racing for the Win! from 2021-10-15T10:00
Cyclocross is hard but it also takes tactics to do well! Josh breaks down some tactical areas to keep in mind for your next cross race.
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Bike Races? Bike Events? Where & How Do I Sign Up? from 2021-10-14T18:28:45
Josh breaks down some good places to find bike races & events. Ask your friends, ask your competitors, ask your local shop! Get on the Discord!
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The Cyclocross Hangover from 2021-10-13T10:00
It's Monday morning and you feel wrecked from a weekend of....racing! The cross hangover is real and a few tweaks to both your race and overall season prep can go a long way! I lay out a few tip...
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Why I donāt take a 2 week break after the season. from 2021-10-12T09:40
Iām always resting ! No seriously, I rest hard. Also, some vlog comments. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoqbike/support...
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We Talk Cross! And Leveling Up! from 2021-10-11T16:43:47
Josh has been in the throughs of leveling up with the Pros in the US Cross Scene. It's been harder than expected to get those UCI points, and he shares some insights that are applicable to anyon...
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Getting Angry at Fellow Racers & Saying Something You Regret from 2021-10-10T12:20:37
Josh breaks down an experience he had a cyclocross race. Don't be a jerk! Learn from your mistakes!
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Unsuccessfully Demystifying Cyclocross World Cups from 2021-10-08T10:00
Josh explains how race eligibility and call ups work for all cross races, from cat 5 to the World Championships. There are a TON of specifics here and random criteria. If you get lost or if you ...
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He finished. 444 miles. 5 weeks ago, this was not guaranteed. LG!!!! from 2021-10-06T23:51:38
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IG & YT all looking back. You are going to get so much better. from 2021-10-05T18:38:50
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Too Much Tempo Riding? (2010, Embarrassing!) #328 from 2021-10-04T18:40:58
Dear Lord, Those 2010 Numbers. I can't even.
I've been commenting on the question: "Have I been riding too much tempo this year, now that I live in the Blue Ridge Mountains?"
N...
Cross Talk: First Lap Mayhem, Altering Your Race Plan, and Finding W's from 2021-10-01T10:00
Josh talks about some discussions he had with several cyclocross athletes regarding planning for the first lap carnage that inevitably happens in every cross race, having a race plan and being r...
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The Dreaded Cyclocross Accordion Effect from 2021-09-30T10:00
If you race cyclocross then you're aware of the constant bursts out of every corner and how they slowly wear riders down...but could you be making things worse for yourself? Josh talks about the...
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Motivation & Expectations For Success, Kudos Harvard #325 from 2021-09-29T12:34:13
From Harvard Business, but SO applicable to cycling training!
Stay Motivated Through Uncertain Times
You've probably heard it before, and itās true: weāre living w...
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Another Strength Training Perspective / Follow Up / Tips #324 from 2021-09-28T14:23:52
Hello Brendan,
So here's my basic guidelines for ST and what works best for me:
1) Warm-up properly and include pre-lifting muscle engagement: light cardio, yoga, band work (...
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North Carolina P/1 State Road Race; Best To Click YouTube Link Below from 2021-09-27T14:09:27
https://youtu.be/4hm_rD2_l94
Sometimes a small field means there is going to be a lot of pedaling; this gets compounded when there are 20 "teams" (one-man and two-man squads) all lookin...
Base For Juniors? And some housekeeping items. #320 from 2021-09-24T14:27:51
Hereās the link I mentioned for Proās Closet Interviews: https://linktr.ee/EVOQBIKE
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EVOQ Coach Interview: Alex Sankovic from 2021-09-23T18:33:02
Josh chats with fellow EVOQ coach Alex about his experiences while racing in Europe, traveling and living in Belgium, balancing both his training and nutrition while traveling, getting into coac...
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You Should Upgrade From Cat 4 / Anaerobic Contributions / Pre-Race Chat. It's Cat 4 Questions!! from 2021-09-23T08:11:06
https://youtu.be/CRXsrkqTRSo
I get so upset when Alex didnāt have a Podium Mindset!
NO DISS ON CAT 5ās! BUT I want you to start believing in yourself that you can quickly move up...
Off The Front Cycling Podcast! Got interviewed...Life before the bike to today from 2021-09-21T09:20:16
Some great memories telling these stories. Dang, how's it been 13 seasons already!?
Check out Scott's podcast below! We chat about a lot of different topics; thanks for having me Scott! Listen
Cycling Strength Training: Lifting Heavy By RPE!? Interview With Matthew Bickford, Strength Coach #316 from 2021-09-20T22:00
THIS WILL CHANGE MY POWER PHASE LIFTING. https://youtu.be/4FmPRQpkX2w
Check out how this al...
Things Change Quickly, Stay Current. A Preview To RPE Lifting from 2021-09-19T10:00
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Event Choices from 2021-09-18T10:30
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What do to in September & October? from 2021-09-18T09:30
Bunch of options! Stay fit. Woot. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoqbike/support
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Going Easier. Not testing. More 3h rides. Power. Cyclocross. A lot. LET'S GO!!!! Ep. #313 from 2021-09-17T10:00
Going easier this winter
Not testing for WKO
the 3h ride
Get in the Discord! Trust. https://discord.gg/ThTYry6kuE
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not just ...
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Anaerobic Capacity Explained from 2021-09-16T09:55
Thereās a new blog for this also! YESSSSS. Def want to read the blog also: https://www.evoq.bike/blog/anaerobic-capacity-cycling
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Indoor Vs Outdoor; Intervals in the wild Or On A Specific Road? š±š±š±š± from 2021-09-15T10:20
Cat 4 Questions; a good one! Discord: https://discord.gg/ThTYry6kuE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoqbike/support
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Feel Like You Don't Belong On The Start Line? A lot of us get these nerves and negative thoughts... from 2021-09-14T11:27:36
I asked Josh to come on and be a little vulnerable; we found some instances at GMSR and his first CX race in DC where his brain got in the way of his body performing.
I'm actually so glad...
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Who Should Ride Sweet Spot? An Intro. A lot gets covered here. 120%, 80%, LTD Ducks #309 from 2021-09-13T11:04:15
The video drops today, but before you watch it, let me clarify a few points
1. I don't hate sweet spot; it's just that there is an opportunity cost to every workout that you choose. There...
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Donāt Obsess Over Z1. Srsly. Episode 308 from 2021-09-12T10:54
https://www.evoq.bike/blog/2019/1/11/using-cycling-endurance-rides-to-make-massive-gains
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Donāt put a ceiling on where youāre going when youāre 4 years into this. from 2021-09-11T08:45
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Eating carbs doesnāt mean you arenāt burning fat. from 2021-09-10T08:55
Who said duck fat? Join the discord. š¦https://discord.gg/ThTYry6kuE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoqbike/support
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UK Race Report: Thinking about when you PEDAL can have such an impact on your result from 2021-09-09T16:14:32
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Foods: for long rides and when Iām traveling on the road from 2021-09-08T00:25:59
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Even simple Endurance ride power can give us important big picture feedback from 2021-09-06T22:27:40
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āI got a lot of vo2max inā. Welllll, maybe! Ep #302 from 2021-09-04T10:11:36
Also, crazy Hello Blue sale going on! Details at the end of pod. https://getcbd.pro/BRENDAN15 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor....
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Carb Loading for Cyclocross?! from 2021-09-03T21:26:43
Is carb loading beneficial for cyclocross? How is cyclocross nutrition different from road racing? Josh goes into what his carb strategy is for cyclocross and whether or not carb loading is benefi...
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MTB Training - Should you ride endurance on your mountain bike!? from 2021-09-01T20:24:31
In this podcast Josh breaks down if riding on the mountain bike is worthwhile for endurance gains. Is your time better spent on the road bike? What about skills practice? Like always - this is a...
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Is strength training even worth it for cycling? from 2021-09-01T11:49:51
https://www.evoq.bike/blog/strength-training-for-cyclists
Discord: https://discord.gg/AfW6r9qC
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Join the Discord!!! Yes, YOU! from 2021-08-31T14:51:23
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Cyclocross Starts - Maybe you shouldn't win the holeshot!?!? Prep + Technique Discussion from 2021-08-30T18:37:20
Cyclocross starts are sometimes over emphasized for their importance. In this podcast Josh breaks down what is important about a cx start and how you can improve both your technique and tactics....
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š¤ÆJust rode the Mendon course from 2009. Patience. If you are 3-4 years into training, a tip 4 u š from 2021-08-30T16:14:44
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Tennessee State Road Race Championship: all the details from 2021-08-29T01:53:25
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Cat 4 Question: Protein. #294 from 2021-08-27T09:51:34
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Ashton Lambie, World Record Holder: 4 Questions in 4 Minutes! from 2021-08-26T12:41:23
We failed, but that means more details for you!
Question 1: Once you picked this goal, what was the Training overview running up until the day before?
Question 2: Wal...
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Larissa Connors Interview - Part 2!! from 2021-08-25T19:00
Larissa and Josh chat about nutrition, racing in Europe for team USA, drama in bike racing, goat watts + so much more!
Thank you Larissa for being a part of this!
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The Gravel Scene Sh!tting on Roadies Is A Tired Stereotype from 2021-08-23T20:49:17
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Cyclocross Skills: The Pre-ride from 2021-08-23T17:10:03
Cyclocross is all about who rides the course the fastest! Not the prettiest! Make time to pre-ride so you know how to rip the course! Check the race schedule for the day and plan out when you ca...
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Grasshopper, We Gotta Get To Month 4! from 2021-08-23T11:25
Keep following your path; whether you are 3 months in, or 3 years in, you are new. I know, you may not want to hear that, but if you want to see YOUR highest level of performance, it takes time....
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Cyclocross Skills: Cornering - Technique + Drills from 2021-08-22T18:57:27
Cyclocross is a game of skills! and endurance, but a lot of it is skills. Let's chat about the most important skill - cornering! Find your limits, keep your momentum and just keep practicing! &n...
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Welcome šøš®! Why does his HR and Power Not Match Up? Letās investigate ššµš½āāļø from 2021-08-22T10:45
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The Overview of Master's Nats (link below); Lots On Tapering For Big Events from 2021-08-20T14:54:07
https://youtu.be/bo4VDBbTc6w
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The Follow Up to Previous Podcast: athlete chimes in, love it! #285 from 2021-08-19T12:45:38
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Steady State FTP versus Over Unders. Case study; I donāt have all the answers! New 20-40m PR! #284 from 2021-08-19T10:10
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Larissa Connors Interview - Part 1! from 2021-08-18T22:12:23
Larissa and Josh chat about her future plans, Leadville, Belgium Waffle ride, intervals, coming back from a serious illness, becoming a Mom, racing in Europe for team USA + so much more! S...
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6x6, a reminder to do the ones I donāt want to do. Itās a balance. from 2021-08-18T00:31:36
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Cyclocross Block 3 - Managing Race Season Fatigue + Doing Intervals from 2021-08-16T16:06:25
CX Training Block 3 - What do you do during the CX season?
Hit me up with questions/comments/ideas - Josh@EVOQ.BIKE
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Cyclocross Equipment Part 2 - CX Bike Geometry? Embrocation!? Pit Bike!? from 2021-08-15T18:11:36
Part 2 - CX is a unique sport with unique equipment options. Here is some info on why specific equipment is used. All of these items are 100% not necessary for racing cross - this is a general, ...
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Chase The Deep End from 2021-08-12T09:02
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Should He Complete These VO2Max sessions harder? Or longer? Hard start? from 2021-08-11T10:10
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Five Blocks To Racing, already?! Updated Version, Ep 277 from 2021-08-10T12:33:08
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OMG I missed you guys! Hereās whatās coming. from 2021-08-09T23:33:02
Donāt tune in for beef. There wonāt be any. Race is over, WE BACK TO WORK ššššŗšøšŗšøšŗšøšŗšøšŗšøšŗšø --- Support this podcast: http...
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Cyclocross Block 2 - Max Aerobic & Anaerobic & PMax! from 2021-08-09T16:00
CX Training Block 2!!!! Peak power / Anaerobic gains with variable efforts
Hit me up with questions/comments/ideas - Josh@EVOQ.BIKE
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Cyclocross Equipment Part 1 - Skinsuits!?! + More from 2021-08-08T16:59:37
Part 1 - the video was a bit long so I cut it into two parts! Mind the abrupt ending :)
CX is a unique sport with unique equipment options. Here is some info on why specific equipm...
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Cyclocross Block 1 - FTP & FRC & SKILLS from 2021-08-05T16:00
THE SERIES CONTINUES!
CX Training Block 1 - endurance / repeatability / time to exhaustion
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Notes from the Dojo: in Texas en route to Masterās Nationals! Stop being so nervous. š¬. Just rip. from 2021-08-04T16:39:59
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Ian Boswell Podcast, Training and Racing Interview from 2021-08-03T15:35:27
I tried to steer us away from all the things you've already heard: why he left the World Tour, winning Unbound, etc. Ian dug into the training topics in current and past and shared some details ...
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Weekly Time in Zone Based on Base Vs. Build; Sweet Spot, Threshold, VO2Max from 2021-07-30T12:38:12
related to this pod: https://www.evoq.bike/blog/2019/7/30/what-is-a-power-file-analysis
Less Sandbagging and More Challenges from 2021-07-29T13:10:02
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How Do Proās Recover? We asked 5 of them!! from 2021-07-28T10:47:16
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Cycling Stretches, Strength & Dry Needling, The Road To Recovery! from 2021-07-27T14:55:45
Notes from the Dojo: the rehab from my QL and Hip Flexor injury.
For those new to the channel: I had an issue with my QL (quadratus lumborum) and hip flexor, which caused me to reduce m...
Cross is coming! An introduction to Cyclocross from 2021-07-26T16:00
A new EVOQ cyclocross series is coming!
Email me at Josh@EVOQ.BIKE with any and all cyclocross related questions!
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Bridging to the break might be the best option from 2021-07-23T12:26:03
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Smooth is Fast, With Josh! from 2021-07-22T21:07:31
had to hit him up after this athlete realized how much time he was losing because SMOOTH IS FAST
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He Almost Talked Himself Out Of The Podium. Donāt do that š Episode 259! from 2021-07-21T08:10
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Ep 261: Sugar Experiment Part 2; a follow up from Ep 248 from 2021-07-20T18:30:10
Thanks J! Good point. Small steps can def help. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoqbike/support
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Recovery Ride or Day Off The Bike? from 2021-07-16T11:04:27
Rest week blog: https://www.evoq.bike/blog/cycling-recovery-week
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How Much Fitness Do We Keep Year To Year? from 2021-07-15T14:50:07
Great Cat 4 Question:
When we go into a winter base/build phase
(of some sort, I know you're not a completely 100% traditional "winter
pure base miles" guy), to what extent are ...
Lucas Bourgoyne: Podcast Part 2: Motivation, Nutrition, Crit Tire Size, Breathing Race Routine from 2021-07-14T17:30:35
Whatās motivating Lucas in the day to day?
What does community mean to Lucas? In cycling, and life.
Good and bad habits.
Sleep!
Balancing cycling and non-cycl...
Is It Really Positioning? Before You Head To Intelli...Episode 258 from 2021-07-13T16:44:21
SPOILER: It's Not.
And even if you aren't going to Intelli, there is a good chance this applies to you. By you, I mean all of us. I know I'm trying to improve on this!
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Lucas Bourgoyne: 2021 U23 Nationals Criterium Champion. Training, Racing, Big Hours, Race Sims from 2021-07-12T15:30:18
You might find yourself thinking, āWow, this guy is only 20 years old?ā when you hear some of Lucasā responses. Kudos big pup.
Topics Include:
Starts And Stripes Ride
How di...
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Cycling Relationship & Your Partner's Relationship. Both Can Thrive! from 2021-07-11T09:00
This was a great conversation that I had with a friend who is no longer single; time gets a bit tighter, but with communication and some planning, and a bit of extra hustle, you can still be sup...
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Should I Start Lifting Midseason? Cat 4 Questions, Episode 31 from 2021-07-10T09:46:10
Great Cat 4 Question came in (Brendan@EVOQ.BIKE)
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A Few Ways We Get Burned Out. And some perspective. from 2021-07-09T11:00
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Cardiac Drift & Heat Training. Cat 4 Questions from 2021-07-08T12:05:05
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Larry Warbasse Part 2: Strava KOM Gauge, Carbs, Low Carb Training, Tubeless vs. Tubular, Tons More! from 2021-07-07T18:09:17
Welcome back to Part 2 with Larry Warbasse!
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āFuel the workoutā but CharlieChain49 is still eating only 50g of carbs; š¤¬ from 2021-07-06T08:17
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Larry Warbasse Podcast: From Junior to World Tour Pro, Nutrition, Training Program, Part 1 from 2021-07-05T15:08:46
Huge thanks Larry!! This is Part 1; be sure to subscribe to the channel so you catch Part 2 later this week.
Rated PG-13 for some Sh!t bombs.
Who is Larry Warbassse?
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Why is this a weakness when you could just change it? from 2021-07-04T08:11
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Getting Better Doesnāt Take 30 Days. Episode 248 from 2021-07-03T08:06
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š£ Gab sesh. Arranging A Races. Kind of. Coffee got me zig zagging. #247 ! from 2021-07-02T11:15:44
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Oakey Mountain Road Race: Poor Positioning on Climb, Tactics, Skipping Training Intervals, Sprints, Ep #246 from 2021-07-01T12:06:03
Caught up with podcast guest @_YAMES aka James via email after the race. Chatted on some details regarding the breakaway formation.
Some of the recap reminded me of how it's easy for us...
Communicate, even if itās with yourself, the self-coached athlete. from 2021-06-30T09:01
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Ice in Panty Hoās??? Also, My newest Go To for Heat: LactiGo on the chest! Also, why Iāve socks? from 2021-06-29T10:14:41
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2021 USA Cycling Amateur Road Nationals from 2021-06-28T13:39:27
Long video! Please subscribe to the video and tell a friend!
Minute 0-5m: intro and setting the stage
5m - 20m: the training leading up to the race, along with some strategies for y...
Solids or Gels? How hard are we going? from 2021-06-27T19:08:19
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Alex Hoehn Interview, Part 2: Keep It Simple, What It Takes To Go Pro, Small Details, Food Choices from 2021-06-24T15:27:19
Welcome back to Part 2 With Alex Hoehn!
Topics Include:
Go on a Senior Cruise or Slay the Gila Monster?
What does it take to become a pro?
Biggest goal raceā¦W...
Struggling With VO2Max Cycling Intervals? Failing In The Third Week? from 2021-06-23T10:42:55
https://youtu.be/sijIbTuTB3s
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You want me to VO2Max in this heat? šš„µ from 2021-06-22T12:37:49
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Alex Hoehn Interview: Tour of Rwanda! Interval choices. Stage Race vs. One Day Training from 2021-06-21T14:11:31
Huge thanks Alex, this was awesome! Part 1 topics are below. Make sure you tell a friend about this interview with Alex, and see you later in the week for Part 2!
Some of the topics inc...
Cat 4 Questions: Crit Squad Part 2, Ep #237 from 2021-06-20T09:41
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Clarifying FTP & Surges in Crits (training and physiological effect) from 2021-06-19T11:19:59
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Doing Less Might Mean More If You Have A Crit SZN from 2021-06-19T08:37
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Why I donāt look at power during a race from 2021-06-18T08:02
And what the heck is a PFA? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoqbike/support
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The Workout Description Threw Me For A Loop āæā°Ep #234 from 2021-06-17T08:00
95%->102%->109%ā¦.and back down. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoqbike/support
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We're Burning Too Many Unnecessary Matches! Don't Drop Yourself! from 2021-06-16T13:57:52
Conserve, conserve, conserve
Itās not always a matter of increasing your watts, but increase your execution!
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Cramps + Strength + Training Injured from 2021-06-15T09:06
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Tour of North Georgia (TONGA) Road Race - Rock Springs; Being Effective in the Chase & Finish from 2021-06-14T13:13:12
Four things to discuss:
1) How to effectively race in the chase group
2) Dealing with hot temperatures
3) Having enough left to break away and bridge (or a race winning move), b...
Periodization For The 8h Per Week Cyclist? Cat 4 Questions. from 2021-06-12T09:00
Here's a potential future question for you: how should people with limited training time (6-8 hours per week) think about periodization? Chris Carmichael (in Time-Crunched Cyclist) is essentially s...
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Why Endurance Rides Shouldnāt Be Tempo Rides from 2021-06-11T08:06
Glad I didnāt totally ruin the program for the week. I was just shopping for something that delivers endurance-like adaptations in less time.
you made a good call, but this is ...
The Disappointments Will Happen. Absorb and Move Onward! from 2021-06-10T08:01
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James Piccoli Interview, Part 2: Interval Training (Chase Spatial Goals), Nutrition (Carbs!), & More from 2021-06-09T12:47:35
Thanks again to James! Part 1 can be found at this link: https://linktr.ee/EVOQBIKE
Getting y...
Keep Your Spouse Informed from 2021-06-08T09:06:58
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James Piccoli Interview: Minimize Your Weaknesses, Intervals, Training Philosophy from 2021-06-07T14:32:09
Huge thanks to James for taking the time to do this. We sat down just as he got back from Tour of Rwanda where he was on the GC Podium.
Topics below!
The soft skills of being a...
Pro/1 Roan Groan Road Race - 2021. Pre-race, Making The Break, 7 Mile Finishing Climb from 2021-06-06T09:49:09
Strava Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/5419750386 Going to run through the pre-race plan and thoughts, strategy for a race with a 7 mile finishing climb when I'm 81kg, and the metrics. &...
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Add Another Interval? I donāt think so on this one. #223 from 2021-06-05T10:01
Gym then Over Unders. Wasnāt as horrible as he expected, but still... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoqbike/support
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Finding Your Local Mentor, Ep #222 from 2021-06-04T09:13
Find a local mentor, but also, use your critical thinking skills to apply the lessons to your training.
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Karl Patrick Lauk Part 2! Training Weeks, Big Goals, and of course: CARBS from 2021-06-03T15:39:51
Welcome back to Part 2 with Karl Patrick! How big are his normal training weeks? 20-24 hour weeks, but really taps the intensity, as discussed in Part 1 interview. When to turn the s...
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Notes From The Dojo: back from a midseason break, Roan MTN Race, bunch of things. from 2021-06-03T02:02:34
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Meh, Itās Only 8 minutes. Or 4% of Your Overall Training!! from 2021-05-31T22:41:27
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Karl Patrick Lauk Interview: Finding The Next Level. Finish the Intervals! Repeatability. from 2021-05-31T14:36:24
FINISH THE INTERVALS!
REPEATABILITY
TRAINING BY FEELINGS
Explain what a stagiare is? Aka traine...
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3 Pillars: Make Them All Thrive!!! from 2021-05-31T01:06:21
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Do I Even Need An āA Raceā? from 2021-05-29T15:28:05
Great Q came in. Will doing these crits the weekend before my race screw things up if I want it to be an A Race? --- Support this podcast: Listen
Detraining: How Much Will Be Lost From 5 Days Off The Bike? Notes From The Dojo from 2021-05-28T16:01:51
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Strength and Cycling: A Conversation Amongst Athletes, Part 2; Episode #214 from 2021-05-27T18:06:18
Thanks to everyone that chimed in for this one!
Part 2 Topics Include:
Assigning TSS to lifting sessions
LIfting and cycling economy: Lower metabolic cost but increase...
The Day Goes Awry & You Get A W from 2021-05-26T11:41:40
another one of those days; it's just a bike. Find a WIN also, it's pronounced EVOKE. EVOQ. EVOKE. EVOQ. --- Support this podcast: https...
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Georgia State Road Race - Brooks Road Race from 2021-05-25T12:46:48
Recap! Congrats Oliver. Brendan@EVOQ.BIKE --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoqbike/support
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Should I Increase My FTP? from 2021-05-23T08:04
Try to see the aerobic and anaerobic power contributions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoqbike/support
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Why there are no gay pros. Inclusion, Part 1: Ghosted on the discovery from 2021-05-22T08:00
Cycling Weekly is putting out an LGBTQ article and asked me to get some opinions and comments from US Pros. I asked half a dozen, and couldn't get a reply. Now I'm really curious...is the cultur...
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209. Super chatty. Donāt let the training calendar run your life. from 2021-05-21T08:01
Need more family time, need 100 MTB races though too. Cold wet rides, frozen. Indoors? But what about the long ride. This beast had some issues, let's discuss.
Brendan@EVOQ.BIKE. Letās ga...
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Jens Reynders Interview, Part 2: Strength & VO2Max Training, Nutrition, Race Routines, Cookies. #208 from 2021-05-20T15:34:16
The vision from Jan Ulbrecht
Why you donāt need to have races in order to have form
You donāt always need to train hard or sweet spot
Training too hard and lowering yo...
Iām always a little nervous at the start line. Are you? from 2021-05-19T18:06:06
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Cordyceps Mushrooms for Cycling VO2Max Intervals and Hard Race Efforts from 2021-05-18T13:54:15
If you aren't down with micronutrients, this video is NOT for you. Just a fair warning.
In holding true to the motto of sharing experiences, I wanted to let you know about these shrooms...
When everything is going wrong with the bike. Coping. Episode 205 from 2021-05-18T08:10
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Jens Reynders Interview: Altitude Tents, Defeat the Moto, Sweet Spot Flatness, and More! from 2021-05-17T16:21:43
Huge thanks to Jens for swinging through! Part 2 will drop later in the week, along with our other lifting forum video.
Topics include:
Test days coming up!
Sport Vlaa...
Itās hard to see the immediate value of consistency. from 2021-05-16T09:01
It actually might not even be possible. But similar to that forest thing weāre always blabbing about. OKAY DAD I hear you. --- Support this podcast: Listen
š¤¢andš“āāļø? No. š“ from 2021-05-15T09:03
Less stimulus is better then. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoqbike/support
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āI thought Iād drop out of the break.ā Say what? from 2021-05-14T09:35
Maybe endurance should have been on tap instead. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoqbike/support
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Bonus Pod: Be Frank from 2021-05-13T13:47:36
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Laurens ten Dam Interview, Part 2: W/KG WTF, Gravel Racing, Live Slow Drop Your Friends from 2021-05-13T13:00:05
Welcome back to Part 2 with the legend, Laurens ten Dam!
Going Pro! The early years.
No plans for the Tour de France. Racing to explore the world!
2010 and 2015, the b...
Cycling Strength Training in 3 Minutes!? A Conversation Amongst Coaches and Athletes, Part 1 from 2021-05-12T14:15:17
All the coaches give a strength training pitch in just 3 minutes. If you take some notes, youāll see how different we all can approach this topic.
When to lift, how to lift, and how doe...
Wednesday Worlds; Lit the match too soon. Damn. š„š§Ø from 2021-05-11T09:02
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Laurens Ten Dam Interview: Gravel Racing, Live Slow Ride Fast, Cycling Training Balance, Race Carbs from 2021-05-10T14:23:27
https://youtu.be/T9BihjQHzCA
This podcast is Rated R for Language.
Quick topic overview: Getting into the US to race.
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What if the B Priority Race isnāt hard? from 2021-05-09T10:03
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Panniers āļø Endurance āļø Is this okay ā from 2021-05-08T09:10
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š±šÆš¦š± A Race? Or Series? Donāt just āwork outā from 2021-05-07T09:41:01
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Serge Pauwels Podcast, Part 2: Mental Engine, CARBS, Grand Tour Food Choices, Cycling Nutrition from 2021-05-06T14:52:54
Welcome back to Part 2 with Serge Pauwels!
Quick run down of topics covered:
What was a super special race moment for Serge? Olympics? Tour de France?
Mindset in train...
377g of carbs, should have brought 400 JIC. from 2021-05-05T09:13
Lactigo Brendan20. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoqbike/support
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Cat 5 vs. Some Cat 1's: What Cycling Training Can Do For You! from 2021-05-04T15:44:35
This is a great conversation between Craig and his athlete Doug.
We want to share this experience with you to show you what actual training can do for you!!!
Doug came to Craig...
HOLY CRAP: SERGE PAUWELS!!!!!!!!! from 2021-05-03T17:47:49
Favorite Intervals, One Hour Tests, Lifting, Heat Adaptation, SO Much More!
Huge thanks to Serge Pauwels for coming on!!!! Belgian Phenom!!!
Part 2 will drop later this week!
Starting a TT, Recovery Ride Pace, Shifting this high torque workout before race? Weekend Recap from 2021-05-03T10:23:04
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BIKE RACING IS BACK! Squad Won! š„š„š„š„ from 2021-05-01T23:40:06
Shout out to everyone training and racing this weekend. GET IT!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoqbike/support
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What to do when your legs still feel like crap 2 hours into the ride. from 2021-05-01T09:00
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VO2Max: pull the plug? A Great cat 4 question! from 2021-04-30T09:00
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Pablo Cesar Cruz Part 2! U23 Worlds, Carb Timing, Training Tips, Ketones, VO2Max Intervals from 2021-04-29T14:02:12
This one is solid!! Massive thanks Pablo!
Don't miss Part 1 that debuted earlier this week.
His world travels towards the end of the pod are so interesting; I knew none of this...
Utah Road Race; Court Awareness. Whatās Dangerous? from 2021-04-29T09:23
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Bridge To The Break, Don't Chase The Break; Cat 4 Questions! from 2021-04-28T15:41:14
In this video, let's field this question and scenario from a racer who is struggling to understand when to light a match to bridge to a break, how to determine if it looks like the break will st...
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When I take the fun route Vs the interval route. from 2021-04-28T09:12
Someone has to fact check if a fart is 5 watts. Probably 2. My error. šØš --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoqbike/support...
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Going ham in week 3. Kudos. from 2021-04-27T09:33:27
High Torque. Power PR's. YAS. Brendan@EVOQ.BIKE
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Pablo Cesar Cruz Interview, Part 1: Pro Road, MTB, Coaching! from 2021-04-26T16:16:34
Huge thanks to Pablo for coming on and sharing his awesome experience as an athlete and coach!
Part 1
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16 Week Sweet Spot plan crushed this athlete. I feel horrible. Letās Pivot š from 2021-04-24T09:34
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Adam Hansen Podcast Part 2! Carbs, No Coasting, Leomo, 40/20s, Sprint Training, High Torque & More! from 2021-04-23T14:04:47
This is awesome.
This is part 2!
Intermittent Fasting vs. Caloric Deficit. Deficits donāt work! The body is smart. Adjusting your metabolic rate.
Hormone balance and wei...
30/15s? PFA & Season Planning. from 2021-04-22T09:00
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No Time For Structure? 3 Ways To Train Without Scheduled Intervals from 2021-04-22T03:00:04
What to do when you donāt want structure but want some workouts to do?
What about when life stress derails your workouts, and you just want to ride?
Is the workout creating mor...
3 athletes in 3 scenarios practicing to Win. from 2021-04-20T10:04:36
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Adam Hansen Interview: Grand Tours, Cross Training, Intermittent Fasting, Carbs, Tour of Turkey from 2021-04-19T16:14:41
Welcome Adam Hansen!!
Quick Show Notes:
Living in Czech Republicā¦what has drawn you there?
Breaking up the cycling training: Czech has 4 seasons and you can get off th...
Cardiac Drift: Cat 4 Question from 2021-04-18T10:01
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Smooth is Fast. And long weekends. And open forum details! from 2021-04-17T09:23
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OPEN FORUM! Monday Apr 19, 10AM central. Link below from 2021-04-16T15:47:50
Www.bit.ly/EVOQzoom1. Lifting all year round --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoqbike/support
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āThis was my biggest week!ā Crown endurance. No cramps! from 2021-04-16T09:45
Everyone wants to blast MC HAMMER but someone else is quietly humming Pusha T as a consistent pace. Who got the KJās? --- Support this podcast: Listen
Kristen Faulkner: Favorite Workout, Stacking Micro Wins, Power of Habits, Timing of Nutrition from 2021-04-15T15:38:06
Weāre back with Part 2 with Kristen Faulkner!
Favorite workouts, or litmus test to feel ready to go?
Getting used to the consistency of a workout before a race to get confident.
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Cycling Training Conversation: Lifts, Wilmington Whiteface, VO2Max, High Torque from 2021-04-14T15:52:42
Meet one of our newest coaches, Josh Noggle!
Josh@EVOQ.BIKE
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OMG IRL BIKE RIDE AAYYYEEE!!!!! from 2021-04-14T13:08:03
š„break got away! Motoring, missed that one. Fun day getting the first race pace experience in over a year. Crazy!!! --- Support this podcast: Listen
165: Weird one. š²šø from 2021-04-13T09:23
Kinda on the Andy Chasteen / Kristen Faulkner flow. Donāt follow the money but follow that sweet honey. Hope you find a ton of happiness today. Told you this was weird. Maybe I swallowed Lactigo. I...
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Kristen Faulkner Interview: Spring Classics! Race Prep, Making The Break, Defeating Dreaded Workouts from 2021-04-12T15:22:15
Huge thanks to Kristen Faulkner for swinging through for Part 1.
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When you get invited to the fast group ride! š¤š„³š¤©šø from 2021-04-12T14:52:02
When and how to adjust the training calendar accordingly. Cost/benefit. Aayyeeee Monday Letās Go!!! --- Support this podcast: https://a...
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Why I Took 3 Days Off. š from 2021-04-11T09:43:36
Oh yeah, hunky dorey peachy keen but at min 10 I do explain that of course things can get frustrating; but itās just biking, and it will work out. šššš --- Support this podcast: Listen
Why I Donāt Do Paid Consults...I donāt think itās worth your money (sorry background music kicks in at min 2 and interrupts) from 2021-04-10T10:13:57
Yes, we could easily take the monies from templates and consult requests; hereās why we donāt do them, and instead offer a Free Power File Analysis. It's simply to help you on the education...
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You are the boss. No apologies. š¢ from 2021-04-09T10:14
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Ted King Podcast Part 2: Dynamically Active, Sleep, Race Routine, Gravel Racing, and More! from 2021-04-08T16:32:31
Welcome back to Part 2 with Ted King! https://youtu.be/71x4ObJtDlM
Brief show notes:
āNon-stop pressure on the pedalsā. You might want to add this to your training. from 2021-04-07T10:19
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Did I Lose Cycling Fitness Over Winter? CTL of 100 vs. 80, Who's Race Ready? from 2021-04-06T15:18:46
A great Cat 4 Question came in!
"Did i lose fitness over winter from riding indoors?ā
Do most cyclists lose FTP and fitness over winter?
Iām looking forward to outdoor...
Ted King Interview, Part 1: Pro Road To Gravel, Grand Tours To Unbound Gravel, Tire Selection & More from 2021-04-05T16:17:58
Huge thanks to Ted for coming onto the podcast! Quick show notes:
Catching up on the two races that I was in with Ted King, one wayyy back in the roadie life, and my first gr...
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How to win the sprint when you arenāt a sprinter. Chris Thater Crit 2010 from 2021-04-04T10:28:06
Also if you listen to the very end, I compare 2010 GMSR to 2013 GMSR. I hope that motivates you to see the forest, play the long game. 76th in TT to 7th. Quite a different racer three years later i...
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Radio Silence: been doing those spring check ins. Whatās your next two training blocks? from 2021-04-03T12:39:26
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Jason Hilimire: Process Goals, Cycling Metrics, REPETITION, MTB Skills, 1% Gains, Micro Wins from 2021-03-29T17:33:17
Part Two With Jason Hilimire!
ATTENTION ROADIES that think you canāt learn from a MTBer: At least jump in at minute 17!
Learning how to hit 30 foot jumps
Amateurs do i...
How to Add Zwift Races Into Training. Also, tangents re: Training Calendars from 2021-03-26T13:33:23
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4 Failed VO2Max workouts for a Win. Learning. Exposed. from 2021-03-26T12:18:46
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Why Do We Need Cycling Endurance Training? Does it really help FTP and VO2Max? from 2021-03-25T15:55:38
This was a great Cat 4 Question emailed in. We've all heard the analogies about pyramids and foundations, but let's look at what is really going on, and then HOW it affects your FTP and VO2Max.<...
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Funky Schedules: has to ride 4 days On, 3 Days Off. Sweet Spot & Intervals? Stop. No really, STOP! from 2021-03-25T00:53:54
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Adding Group Rides To The Plan from 2021-03-24T21:29:53
I don't hate group rides! I'm just really selfish with trying to get better cause getting dropped suuuuucks
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Tangents from a Cat 4 Question Email: adding hours in season from 2021-03-24T12:31:31
Blah blah coffee mouth blah blah. Tangents. Youāve been warned. šš½ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoqbike/support
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Jason Hilimire: MTB Racing, Cycling Cadence Work, Overcoming Fear, Normalized Power, Big Gear Work from 2021-03-23T17:31:36
Huge thanks to Jason for coming on, one of my first coaches! A lot of these tips can be applied to any cycling discipline, whether MTB, Gravel, Road, and dare I mention cyclocross. More on that ...
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Riccardo Zoidl Cycling Interview Part 3: Race Positioning, Losses, and We Just Have To Keep GOING!!! from 2021-03-20T14:49:46
Welcome back to part 3 with 2x Austrian National Champion, Riccardo Zoidl!
Part 1: https://youtu.be/...
Dojoš5ļøā£: Summon The Motivation š§ from 2021-03-19T11:08:16
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Riccardo Zoidl Part 2! Overtraining, Cycling Race Nutrition, Making Mistakes to Learn! from 2021-03-17T20:28:27
Part 2...be sure to check out Part 1: https://youtu.be/O6e-zkEeHmI
Also, make sure you chec...
Reduction In Cycling Training Hours? Briefly Increase Intensity? Off The Bike Optimizations? from 2021-03-16T16:36:30
Need to cut hours?
Often times, we over exaggerate how bad the schedule will become. We overthink how big of a disruption this will become.
How do I reduce volume without losin...
Riccardo Zoidl: Austrian National Champion! Racing ProTour, Cycling Physiology, Training Mistakes from 2021-03-15T16:13:55
Things got going quickly in this one! Admittedly, I was a bit nervous getting ready to talk to such a powerhouse athlete. Shout out to our newest coach, Alex Sankovic, who has been a massive hel...
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Dojo 4: Binge, Interval Audible, Saturday Cycling. Mind Over Candy from 2021-03-14T11:57:48
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Sorry Nate: TrainerRoad Adaptive Training Response To "Sorry Coaches". Cycling AI & Cycling Coaches from 2021-03-12T16:16:12
#AskACyclingCoach...I only post this since Nate kept jabbing: "Sorry Coaches....this replaces coaching."
So I asked Nate if he had a coach, and listen to hear his reply; and also, what ...
FTP -> VO2? More intensive? James Walsh kudos, The Mission, WKO, and of course šššš from 2021-03-10T17:30:02
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Move Up, or Youāre Literally Moving Back. No, not a crit tip from 2021-03-09T13:19:44
MoveUp@EVO.BIKE. Jk, brendan@evoq.bike. Blog: www.EVOQ.bike/blog --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoqbike/support
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Cody Stephenson: Simplifying Metrics, WKO5, Cycling VO2Max Training, AI, Performance, Power vs HR from 2021-03-08T23:37:55
š„š„š„š„š„š„š„ Huge thanks for Cody Stephenson, Education Specialist and former professional cyclist, for coming onto the podcast and talking all things training.
Main topics include:
Leadville, Your Training Story, Year To Date...a cup of coffee leads you to many topics from 2021-03-08T12:02:21
This should have been 5 podcasts. Cheers āļøāļøāļøāļøāļø --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoqbike/support
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New Trend? Going Home Early. Nope nope nope nope nope š¤¦š½āāļø from 2021-03-07T13:41:37
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Cycling Training Forum Replay: Complex Training Plans, AI Workouts, Gravel Racing, Race Weight from 2021-03-05T20:40:33
We had coaches and athletes gather for a quick chat on all things cycling; we hit on road, gravel and even a bit of cyclocross! Some main topics that came up were:
How Do You Approach M...
IRL. Gears and Undulations from 2021-03-05T13:20:02
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You Might Want To YouTube This One (Link in Details): Cycling VO2Max Comparison: Micro Burst (Tabata) vs. Bossi (Threshold Burst) vs. Variable Power from 2021-03-03T16:35:23
I also include my top 4 favorite VO2Max Intervals.
This is a one off comparison of Micro Bursts (aka Tabata intervals), Bossi Intervals (Threshold Bursts), and Variable Power VO2Max Int...
Your Mind Will Take You Farther Down The Path Than Your Legs from 2021-03-02T10:58:23
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Heather Laufer Cycling Interview: GO RACE, World Championships, Endurance Mindset, Training Tips from 2021-03-01T16:30:50
Who is Heather Laufer? āSheās evolvingā¦ā Best answer Iāve received to date!
In the beginning we get to Skating and her history in the sport, so if youāre into just the mindset and her t...
Cycling Race Weight: Lose Weight or Focus On More Watts? Cycling Training Questions For Race Season from 2021-02-26T16:07:09
We have a great conversation as Craig continues to prepare for Master's Nationals in Utah.
He's gained some weight in terms of muscle from lifting, and wondering if he should try to low...
Endurance Cycling: 65% or 75% FTP? Does The Fatigue Matter? Long Ride vs. Short Ride? Yearly TSS? from 2021-02-24T20:48:37
Should we ride easier and have less fatigue? Or ride at the higher end of the zone for more adaptations?
Or are the endurance adaptations the same everywhere within zone 2? What does th...
Dojo Ep3: Just got smashed. Room for Improvement. All time greats SUCK at some things too. from 2021-02-23T15:55:18
This game takes time. I know, I hate that too, but it is what it is. Welcome to endurance sports. --- Support this podcast: https://an...
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Cyrus Monk, EVO Pro Cycling, Cycling Coach, and Scientist: Cycling Training Interview from 2021-02-22T16:12:59
Huge thanks to Cyrus for sharing his knowledge, perspective and expertise, not only as a professional race, but also a coach and scientist. We hit on a lot of topics (listed below).
Be ...
Lifting Heavy During Cycling Race Season? When I Shift My Lifting During Cycling Training from 2021-02-20T09:53:06
This Question came in regarding lifting heavy during the cycling race season: Can I pick your brain? Been trying the lift heavy regiment (GZCLP style) 2x per week. Iām progressing out of base into...
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Is Lifting An āIntense Sessionā? Great Cat 4 Question! from 2021-02-19T10:00
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Setting FTP Off Short TTE? VO2Max Training Q? Open Forum: Submit Your Cycling Training Questions from 2021-02-17T17:28:40
We're holding the forum Monday, Feb 22 at 7:30pm Eastern.
Below is the zoom link. Submit questions to Brendan@EVOQ.BIKE
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James Walsh: Gravel Racing, Cycling Training & Nutrition, Lifting For Cyclists, KJ Deep Efforts from 2021-02-15T17:45:16
Big thanks to James for taking the time to chat about a ton of cycling training and racing.
His palmarĆØs are wide and varied:
Raced Dirty Kanza / Unbound Gravel twice and finis...
Good Day Mate; some easy, I mean SUPER EASY, optimizations for this guy to get faster from 2021-02-14T23:24:55
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Cycling Strength Training Discussion: FORCE Number for Deadlifts from 2021-02-12T17:08:32
Craig brought a great topic to the table and want to hear more about your thoughts on the Force Number from Ryan Flaherty and what you think of this.
We discuss how to calculate your fo...
Kilojoules: Optimization To Get Faster, Without Adding Time To Cycling Training Schedule from 2021-02-11T10:00
Increasing the amount of work that you do on a yearly basis (macro), as well as the number of big rides that you do each month, can have a huge increase in performance.
Take a look at y...
Future Reflections On James Walsh; He Made Me Realize How I Approached Gravel Worlds, 5th from 2021-02-10T13:20:19
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Getting Dropped From Surges: Address Aerobic or Anaerobic Contribution? from 2021-02-09T10:00
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Tyler Williams Interview: Legion of Los Angeles, Stress, Zwift Racing, Cycling Training, WATTS from 2021-02-08T17:37:10
Video version: https://youtu.be/50tXtbstCnk
Huge thanks to Tyler Williams from Legion of Los Angeles for sitting down and chatting on a myriad of topics.
As always, I ...
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Endurance Stinger. For a PR?! from 2021-02-06T11:03:32
Consistency. And trying to be Bassett and going on some TANGENTS!!! šššššššššš --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ev...
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Open Discussion Forum: Cycling Training, Cycling Tips, Sharing Cycling Knowledge; You Into This? from 2021-02-05T19:51:59
If this is something that interests you, please let me know: Brendan@EVOQ.BIKE
On our EVOQ Coaches call, we realized that we often go down some worm holes (that I haven't been recording...
Covid Race Planning, Question From The UK from 2021-02-05T10:26:29
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Notes From The Dojo, Ep 2: 2x20m, Almost Bailed; Chunking Interval Time; That Forest Again š²šŖµ from 2021-02-04T14:09:08
Brendan@EVOQ.BIKE, podcast giveaway! How many watts did I average on the first interval? Email me your answer for some Free Lactigo! ***This giveaway is For new users only*** --- Support this po...
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Changing Gym Lifts, Improve Weakness or Double Down on Strengths? Cycling Schedule. Block 5 To Race! from 2021-02-03T15:37:48
Block 5 of Five Blocks To Racing.
This one is more to ask some questions of yourself that you can apply to your own training and subsequent bike races; whenever those are happening.
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The First VO2Max Intervals...How's Your Neighbor's Grass? from 2021-02-02T10:34:51
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Frank Overton, FasCat Coaching: Cycling Training Tips, Athlete Mindset, Interval Training, Coaching! from 2021-02-01T17:39:16
Frank and I caught up a bit. Chatting for the first 3 minutes, then we get into the history of FasCat! Even though I was a FasCat athlete wayyyy back in the day, I learn some awesome pearls abou...
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I Wish We Could Just Turn On A Winning Mindset. (Intervals.) from 2021-01-31T12:00
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Cycling January Superstar: How Hard Can I Train In Winter; Cycling Intervals and Training from 2021-01-30T10:00
The elders will tell you tales of a winter superstar.
But is that someone who is fit, or just riding and training too much without ever resting?
How hard can you train in winte...
The Suffering: amongst the trees, in the forest, and along your cycling journey. from 2021-01-29T23:36:15
Reflections from John Wakefieldās interview. Itās more than suffering when youāre trying to hit āx wattsā. --- Support this podcast: h...
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Notes From The Dojo, Episode 1: Over Unders, Mid-interval-judgement, Executing from 2021-01-28T20:50:37
Cry In The Dojo, Laugh On The Battlefield
1. Don't judge yourself
2. Take a breath
3. Make wise decisions and execute
John Wakefield Interview: UAE Team Emirates Performance Coordinator & Assistant Sporting Director from 2021-01-28T11:13:13
UAE Team Emirates Sports Director discusses Amateur Cycling, Training Strategy & More!
Huge thanks to John for taking the time to chat with us about coaching pro's and amateurs, and...
Positioning. So important. from 2021-01-27T09:48:46
Brendan@EVOQ.BIKE. Yes, use a big group ride to learn the dance. Itās just as important to know when to save watts as it is to know when to light a match and ššššššš. To outerspace we go. ...
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Was It Worth It? I'm Torn On This One. from 2021-01-26T11:01:24
www.evoq.bike/blog Athlete: This ride haunted me all week. Not to sound like an undisciplined athlete, but we had a couple friends over kind of as an open house at the new place. Few too many brews...
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Cycling Recovery Tips, Post Ride Yoga, Foam Rolling, Stretching (?) from 2021-01-25T16:04:59
Comment below on what works best for you!
Link for theraroll, which will smash you: https://amzn.to/2Mo2IB8
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3 New Things in My Toolbox: Ginseng, changes to early AM ride food, Over Under Spin Ups?! from 2021-01-24T21:44:12
š®š§²š Tools to get it done. Have a great start to the week. Let me know if u try the oolong or what variation works for you. šŖ¤ --- Support this podcast: Listen
Rider 1 removed sugar & Rider 2 moved his cleats half an inch. Any effect? from 2021-01-23T18:45:16
Micro changes, macro effect! Just two interesting emails that came through that remind us how performance can so easily be affected. --- Support this podcast: Listen
Letās Pick Some Low Lying Fruit! šš«ššš„š„š„š„š„š„ from 2021-01-22T18:45:13
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Compassionate Intervals from 2021-01-21T14:18:55
Be nice to yourself and the results skyrocket upward, or the watts get deeper. More on that in this quick pod.
Brendan@EVOQ.BIKE
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Cycling and Losing Weight, Race Weight, Focusing on Fat Loss, Not Carbs & Water Weight! W/KG from 2021-01-20T15:36:15
Full post: https://www.evoq.bike/blog/cycling-nutrition-guide
Do you ...
Robin Carpenter, Rally Pro Cycling Interview: Cycling Training Tips, Pro Racing, Getting FASTER from 2021-01-18T16:14:32
It's so much more than just watts.
Big thanks to Robin Carpenter of Rally Pro Cycling for sitting down and discussing a lot of the small details of his training and how he got the where...
Indoor Training 101 with Zach Nehr from 2021-01-15T20:51:43
Zach Nehr is rider for Project Echelon Racing and races on team NeXT on Zwift. He is also a coach and writer for VeloNews! Zach has been cracking at the pro cycling door for a couple years...
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Eating Like An Athlete With Michelle Henry from 2021-01-15T10:07:18
We always talk about eating like an athlete, and food is fuel, so Patrick sat down with Michelle Henry, one of the members of the EVOQ Eracing Women's team, to discuss just how tricky this balan...
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Bailed on the workout š from 2021-01-14T15:39:25
Cadence and Power. Mindset. Time in Zone. There are some threads in here! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoqbike/support
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Stephen Bassett, Rally Pro Cycling: Cycling Workouts, Building Your Support Network, Bike Racing, Cycling Nutrition from 2021-01-11T15:10:57
This one is great, as Stephen really opens up to us about all things cycling and life. Thank you so much for all your time Stephen!
As mentioned, here is a link to the Tribe of Mentors ...
Cycling Training Goes Awry, Salvage A Win from 2021-01-10T14:16:52
Today did not go as planned.
I shredded too hard in the gym and learned a good lesson that when my T2 secondary lift starts getting heavy, I need to do less reps.
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Cycling Training Conversations: kJ Deep Rides, 1 Hour Power, Deadlifts, Winter Training Camp from 2021-01-04T16:57:02
Please leave us a 5 Star Review on iTunes if we've earned it!
We continue the conversation around Craig's couch to Nationals, which has really just become a conversational flow about all ...
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The Cascade Of Training Events from 2020-12-31T18:30:23
While it all stacks on each other (listen to the Chris Dellasega podcast), it can also detract when things start sliding off track. Look at the forest. I know, youāre tired of hearing that, but lik...
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Cycling Strength Training & Athletic High Performance, Chris Dellasega Interview, AthleticSI from 2020-12-30T20:50:35
Chris is a really intelligent coach, and he's super passionate about making athletes better!
We accidentally went full tilt on nutrition from 12-35 minutes.
Lifting chat sta...
Be Careful With ERG Mode On The Trainer!!! Unintended Cycling High Torque from 2020-12-29T12:45:41
Iām a fan of high torque for certain athletes BUT Iām NEVER a fan of high torque stemming from muscling the bike when itās not intended. This can coincide with lifting heavy, which Iām a huge fan o...
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Cycling Race Tactics: Don't Pick Your Team's Winner BEFORE The Race; GO RACE from 2020-12-28T17:08:35
Too many times I hear "Today is Chris' race to get in the break".
It's really hard to always make that happen, and then if he doesn't make the initial break, where does the team go from...
This is YOU. Your training, Your WINS from 2020-12-28T14:09:33
be PROUD of your successes. Maybe Iāll post a Megajoule Training Series. Let me know if that might be helpful; details in this mini pod. Close out 2020 STRONG LIKE BULL ššššš --- Support th...
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Tanner Ward Interview: Belgian Kermesse, USA Pro Cycling Scene, Gravel Racing, KJ Deep Training! from 2020-12-25T11:54:58
Full blog: www.evoq.bike/blog
Tanner is the man, and so stoked that he sat down for a quick chat. My internet even crashed and burned and he hit me up the very next morning to keep things...
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The Last Interval; Do the work to DO THE WORK from 2020-12-24T17:42:09
The really good stuff is at the end. Dig it, GO FOR IT. So many will take the easy way out. Thereās a little bit of discomfort and they back off. Optimize your time, even if youre riding 20 hours a...
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Use The Climbs, and The Power Distribution, To Optimize Your Efforts! from 2020-12-23T17:19:42
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The Cascade From Ruining Your Regen Week; Self Control Pays MASSIVE Dividends from 2020-12-22T13:13:01
IMO, this one is good. Maybe I'll start rating these in the notes. 5 out of 5! Lol.
Seriously though, rest. REST! It's when you actually make gains!!!
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Midweek Cycling Tempo. Yellow Line Sprints. Rapha Festive 500 2020 from 2020-12-21T18:55:57
Is 5 Training blocks enough to get racing?
Midweek tempo, how much should I do before racing?
Clarify tempo bursts; how long are these bursts?
How long should my weeke...
Controlling Your Watts? Ride Longer At FTP from 2020-12-21T11:54:44
It's a balancing act...how much lactate do you produce, and how fast can you clear it?
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Reducing Your Rest Interval? You STILL Need To Hit The Time In Zone! from 2020-12-20T12:53:41
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Case Study: Overtrained? Too Much Intensity? Or Just No structure? from 2020-12-19T12:00:48
Clif Notes: new athlete, never rests, feeling like he's crumbling.
Let's get you the bullet points so that you can avoid this, or see some ways that you can look at your distributio...
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Why So Much Free Cycling Content? from 2020-12-18T11:35:11
I get asked more often than I'd expect as to why we post so much free content? At the end of the day, I've always blogged, but I lacked true passion for it, and it was never original conte...
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Look At Your Workouts Days Ahead, NOT The Night Before from 2020-12-16T21:33:26
This is important. Know what's coming downstream so you can adjust mental expectations, nutrition, and motivation!!
VO2Max? You better bring it from the first thing in the morning when yo...
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Indoor Cycling Winter Training, What Is A Win? Rest Days mean REST. (Podcast Exclusive) from 2020-12-15T11:17:24
I survived one of my last Rochester winters with three one-hour rides in my basement. It sucked; there was no zwift, I hated it.
But that's what I could CONSISTENTLY commit to.
I...
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Podcast Exclusive: December Freshness? Should I Do VO2Max If WKO says so? from 2020-12-14T19:08:28
Exclusive only to the podcast. There is so much content that we can't release, as every YouTube episode takes filming, editing, image creation, pushing it to every platform, etc. Hours on end of...
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Pivotal Lessons Learned In Training and Racing from 2020-12-14T16:48:54
The question came in: Hi Brendan, maybe an idea for a next vid: Can you tell something about your biggest turning points in the past in your cycling career...not only about training, but also ra...
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How To Ride Farther On Your Bike, Quick Tips! from 2020-12-12T12:56:29
Full post here: https://www.evoq.bike/blog/2019/3/30/250-mile-bike-ride
What's your farthest ride?
Xo,
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FTP or VO2Max Block? from 2020-12-09T12:37:51
BLOCK 4: STARTS TO GET VERY INDIVIDUALIZED, JANUARY:
Gym: Can either shift to Plyo work (more fast twitch, sprinters) or continue Strength (diesels, one day races, all rounders)
Ashton Lambie Interview - Cycling Speed and Strength Training from 2020-12-07T22:57:04
Check out the full EVOQ blog with tons of free training tips: www.evoq.bike/blog
If this conte...
BIG POWER in Micro Goals from 2020-12-03T16:41:25
We all want to "get faster" and that's obvious, but what does that really mean, and how do you get there? One small step at a time, and these are micro goals. Brendan and Patrick discuss a...
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Cycling Training Craze, What Is Next? Block Periodization? We've seen Tabata, Sweet Spot, Keto, etc from 2020-12-01T16:56:49
Maybe the new EVOQ kit!
Ha, joking, but get yours now!
We'd love to have you fly the flag for us! https://eev1020-1-evoq-bike2021.itemorder.com/
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Should I Join A Cycling Team? from 2020-11-25T14:32:28
We get this question often from new riders...should I join a team?
Learn from our mistakes, as we've both been on teams that didn't align with what we thought we were joining. Ther...
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Should You Train Through A Cycling Injury? Road To Master's Nationals Pitstop from 2020-11-24T13:27:27
A lot of us have been here, and it's the worst feeling.
You get injured or overdo the training, and have to take a break.
When do you train through? When do you completely st...
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Masters Cycling Tips. Actually, these tips are good for any cyclist chasing performance gains from 2020-11-23T14:48:36
Full blog: https://www.evoq.bike/blog/masters-cycling-training
Email: Brendan@EVOQ.BIKE
Cat 4 Questions: https://www.evoq.bike/blog/cat-4-questions
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Endurance Base: Is It All Z2? from 2020-11-20T14:50:11
This started as Road To Nationals checking in with Craig Polston, but we also had some good questions that athletes have approached him with, so it's a bit of a Cat 4 Questions as well.
Q...
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Sweet Spot Vs. EVOQ.BIKE from 2020-11-19T11:51:52
I made a post on Instagram that I didn't think anyone should be on a Sweet Spot Plan. This is not a shot fired at anyone. I got messages like, āOh, you gonna go IN on [so and so]?ā. No way. EVOQ...
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Cycling Branding, Content, Social, Photography, LIFE - Andy Chasteen Interview from 2020-11-16T14:55:23
Original Post: https://www.evoq.bike/blog/andy-chasteen-interview
Want to start a team? Want to dive deeper into the cycling industry? Andy shares some thoughts on how to make these cruci...
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Cycling Block Periodization and Three More Cat 4 Questions from 2020-11-11T11:51:56
Full post here: https://www.evoq.bike/blog/cycling-block-periodization
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Maintaining FTP Gains, FTP Intervals, VO2Max Workout Placement, High vs. Low Volume from 2020-11-03T17:53:54
Full post here: https://www.evoq.bike/blog/maintain-ftp-gains-cat-4-q
We are back with Episode 11 of Bike Racing Cat 4 Questions! Letās get right to it. We're going to be discussing:
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#1 Ranked Zwift Racer, Cyclocross National Champion, Laura Matsen Ko Interview from 2020-10-28T18:24:04
Laura took some time out of her VERY BUSY schedule to shed some light on life's balance and smashing Zwift races.
She really sends an inspiring message through her actions that there is...
Block 3 of Five Blocks To Racing! from 2020-10-26T15:15:51
Your MAIN FOCUS is still improving your strength in the gym. I know, I know, we are cyclists and the gym doesn't sound fun, but it will help you put out higher wattages, not only in a sprint, bu...
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Ultra Inspired!!! Lee Davis, NT-444. Yes, that's the mileage! from 2020-10-19T15:44:15
When Lee Davis emailed me in April 2020 and mentioned that he was planning to do NT-444, I had to google the event. I was unaware of this one.
444 MILES!? That is one long bike ride!!!<...
Grant Koontz Interview: From Pro Road Cycling To Team USA Olympic Track Cycling from 2020-10-12T14:44:24
https://www.evoq.bike/blog/grantkoontz
Grant is a true leader and phenomenal cyclist, with National Titles on the road and track. He is currently training specifically to make the Olympic...
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Block 2 of Cycling Training Calendar To Prepare For Next Season from 2020-10-08T14:05:20
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKI9ZZoIty0
In Part 2, we will look at your second block of training in order to prepare for the next season.
This will be broken down...
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Fartlek Intervals, Max Watts vs Capacity, Group Ride Tactics, Interval Intensity, Cat 4 Q's Ep 10!! from 2020-10-07T22:55:09
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRNOO_VbgJc
What are fartlek intervals?
How do you ride where the road dictates the effort?
When are we training one max ...
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LactiGo Review, LactiGo vs PR Lotion (AMP), Carnosine vs Sodium Bicarbonate from 2020-10-07T20:22:42
Video: https://youtu.be/x5pnsSMx6A0
LactiGo Discount Code: Brendan20. Let me cut to the chase: LACTIGO IS LEGIT.
It is nothing like AMP PR Lotion. More on that below. &...
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mFTP Ranges for Detraining And Cycling Interval Testing,Cycling Couch to Master's Nationals Ep2 from 2020-10-06T11:11:51
Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC3WCNLCGQE you might want to watch this one so you can see the graphs
Sometimes you need to test where you're at to see where you're...
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Running to Cycling, MTB / CX to Road / Gravel, 2nd MTB Worlds Qualifier for Team USA, Johnny Purvis! from 2020-10-06T10:43:01
Original Post: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okcneWX6oZs
Johnny has been riding and racing since he was a wee-pup, coming in 2nd for the MTB Worlds Qualifying team and nearly missing Wo...
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5 Blocks To Racing! Cycling Tempo Intervals, Cycling Strength Work, Group Ride, Cycling Base Miles from 2020-09-29T13:57:07
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2kpGzdNQCU
Things have gotten very complicated, and when I was watching some webinars and reading articles about base miles and how to ride through autumn...
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Should I Have a W/KG Goals? What's My Potential Ceiling? Is Domestic Pro Even Worth It? Bike Origin from 2020-09-28T17:50:08
I like this episode of Cat 4 Questions Episode 9, as it's not just power and watts and speed related. This guy asked about what his potential ceiling is and where should his cycling career...
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Owen Shott Interview: Cycling National Champion, World Qualifying Triathlete, Endurance Coach! from 2020-09-28T12:46
YouTube: https://youtu.be/Hoq3iJ0-luw
Master's National Champion Owen Shott drops in to share his vast knowledge of all things bike racing, triathlon transition to racing, and coaching el...
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Cycling Z1 and Z2: Keep Them Separate! Recovery vs. Endurance Rides from 2020-09-23T21:40:12
Original Post: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaIlPhHxOJY
Many times athletes go out and mark their ride as "endurance", but they have 40% of time in Zone 1.
Or, a ride goe...
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Cycling Race Tactics or FTP Improvements? Former Pro Cyclist Rolly Weaver Shares A TON of Knowledge from 2020-09-21T14:27:24
Original source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_nmMCIDPjU
Rolly Weaver is a crafty cyclist, and this is why I asked him on. He knows when to light the match and when to hold back. He b...
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4x Cycling National Champion in Cyclocross, Mountain, and Gravel! Brandon Melott Talks Bike Racing from 2020-09-16T14:34:18
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXdavfCUIH0
B Money Racing, now known as B Dazzled, shed a lot of light across many disciplines of cycling and bike racing. As a BMX rider turned Mou...
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Peaking for an "A Race" Vs. Training For An Entire Race Series or Upgrade Points, Cat 4 Questions E8 from 2020-09-15T11:26:04
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHx6-1C1aQU
What's the difference between training for an A race or trying to train for an entire series?
There's a big difference when you'r...
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Cycling Race Tactics, Episode 3 of Cat 4 Questions from 2020-09-09T22:59:04
1. Racing Alone
2. "New" Teams
3. Racing To Athlete's Strengths
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Road to Master's Nationals After 5 years Off With EVOQ.BIKE Coaches from 2020-08-31T20:28:51
In this new series, we'll follow along with fellow coach and Level 4 athlete, Craig Polston, who is making a big comeback after 5 years off of racing.
The first call is catching up as t...
2021 Season Planning Starts NOW! (September!) from 2020-08-28T15:04:09
Full post here with the checklist to review: https://www.evoq.bike/blog/cycling-season-planning
Email: Brendan@EVOQ.BIKE
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Iāve got a question for your cat 4 ser...
Rider Specific Recommendations: How To Balance Your Cycling Training: Increase FRC? FTP? VO2Max? from 2020-08-18T20:29:02
Ugh, the answer is, it depends, but in part two of our chat, we look more at what happens when someone goes after an FRC increase...Can you feel that anaerobic wattage bump in an FTP effort? Aft...
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The Cost/Benefit of Improving FTP vs FRC vs PMAX vs VO2Max from 2020-08-13T14:58:21
The goal of this series is to explore the balancing act of training.
If you focus a block on PMAX/FRC, your FTP goes down. Can you afford to do that?
Conversely, if you focus s...
Mental Toughness and Preparation With Patrick and Brendan; Racing is so much more than Watts from 2020-08-10T20:58:35
Can simply working on your mindset improve your performance? YES
Training science has come a long way but understanding how to get the most out of yourself for both that soul crushing int...
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4 w/kg, Indoor Vs Outdoor FTP, Fasting and High Intensity Intervals, Cyclocross Training, #Cat4Questions Episode 2! from 2020-08-04T22:53:22
Blog of All Episodes: http://evoq.bike/blog/cat-4-questions
4 Cat 4 Questions!
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Episode 2: 4 w/kg, Indo...
There Are No Bad Days On The Bike. Ultra Cycling Phenom, Gucci Gumbeaux aka Whitney Stanbrough from 2020-07-28T19:57:41
You may not be targeting 300 mile rides, but there are gems in here on mindset and nutrition for when you're hitting that uncharted territory.
This episode is fire if you want to ride far...
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Cat 4 Questions, Episode 1 from 2020-07-23T13:35:19
4 Cat 4 Questions!
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Episode One: Tapering For Race, Caffeine Gels, 5am Cycling Workout Fueling Suggestions, Ta...
Do We Really Need Intervals Longer Than 20 Minutes?! from 2020-07-21T21:28:14
https://www.evoq.bike/blog/cycling-interval-workout-guide
Of course, the answer is it depends but a lot of people h...
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Cycling Burst Interval Workouts from 2020-07-14T16:37:11
Original Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALNOLzpp2M0
Full blog: www.evoq.bike/blog
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Underspeed Overspeed - Tried Them, Hated Them, Kept Doing Them, Making Me Faster from 2020-07-08T12:09:04
Have you done these? Shout out to Patrick for getting me into these again this year!
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Tour of North Georgia, TONGA, Part 1 from 2020-07-06T17:00:15
There were a lot of questions from the Instagram post (@BrendanHousler and @EVOQBIKE) where I asked what people wanted to take away from this race.
TONGA Part 2, the onboard GoPro Foota...
Have Concrete Reach Goals and Avoid Useless Metrics from 2020-06-16T14:12
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Have concrete goals.
Understand rest.
Don't obsess over metrics that donāt achieve your goals.
You are not your FTP.
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Cycling Tips For Your Next Big Bike Race from 2020-06-02T13:23:16
A look back so that you Do Better Than My Pro JMSR 2019.
Just wasn't prepared for this type of event and got SHELLED last year. Take some tips with you so that you do better than I did! Listen
Peaking For Your Bike Race from 2020-04-12T16:49:30
Full post: https://www.evoq.bike/blog/peaking-for-cycling-race
The question below came in about peaking for a bike race, ...
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Coaches Call - Peak for Joe Martin Stage Race, Big block training, Failing Workouts, Periodization, Self Coaching from 2020-04-01T15:06:45
We just decided to record a coaches call, and the future ones will be indoors so you can't hear the birds.
- Testing the peak for Joe Martin
- Athlete Consistency
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How To Pace A Time Trial In Cycling from 2020-03-29T12:07:23
This one is a bit long; it might be worth checking out the full blog: https://www.evoq.bike/blog/2019/4/11/how-...
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Complete Guide To Polarized Cycling Training from 2020-03-21T12:09:11
https://www.evoq.bike/blog/complete-polarized-training-guide
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Carb Periodization for Endurance Cycling; Carb Loading Without Weight Gain from 2020-03-20T07:21:21
https://www.evoq.bike/blog/cycling-nutrition-guide
Carbohydrate Periodization. True Carb Loading has been a challenge: how...
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Basic Gravel Racing Tips from 2019 Land Run 100 from 2020-03-19T18:43:16
https://www.evoq.bike/blog/gravel-racing-training-tips
email me: Brendan@EVOQ.BIKE
The big difference with a gravel race is that thereās NO COASTING. Or, way less of it...
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Cycling Training Through Coronavirus - Don't Revert To Base from 2020-03-19T10:50:40
https://www.evoq.bike/blog/training-through-coronavirus I saw A LOT of posts on Strava saying, āBACK TO BASEā and āNo point in trainingā due to the race cancellations and coronavirus. I strongly ...
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Increase Your FTP and Get Dropped; Wait, What? from 2020-03-03T20:34:16
https://www.evoq.bike/blog/improve-cycling-ftp-or-get-faster Yes, increasing your FTP could make you slower in a race or group if thatās all you work on. I looked up what the most searched terms ar...
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IāM FREAKING OUT OVER THIS POWER TEST from 2020-02-27T17:53:40
We ALL do it. But learning to not freak out, seeing it as a benchmark, AND SEEING THE FOREST is CRUCIAL to growth and success. --- Support this podcast: Listen
Donāt Confuse The Point of #NoCoast and Avoid Zone 1 from 2020-02-23T00:00:25
Sometimes you need that recovery! Riding and trying to avoid more than zone 1 time is for ENDURANCE RIDES. When you have hard intervals, you need full on recovery if you want to really max out. Lis...
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Tour of South Florida: My 3 Lessons Learned After 891 TSS in 4 Days šš from 2020-02-20T00:49:32
I have a young athlete that I told he has to write down three lessons that he learned after every race, and I thought to myself: why am I not still doing that? So Iāve risen from the ashes after my...
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Gravel Worlds 2018: Throwback With Lessons Learned from 2020-02-14T13:43:16
Are you about to do Gravel Worlds 2020 or looking to dabble in your first gravel race?
After I completed my first gravel race in 2018 in a massive IMPLODING fashion, I recorded this...
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I Love Group Rides...All The Asterisks from 2020-02-12T19:35:46
Full blog over here: https://www.evoq.bike/blog/2019/6/13/when-is-a-cycling-group-ride-appropriate
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Race Report: Ackerman Rockcrusher Gravel - 100 miles (or 97) from 2020-02-09T13:15:26
Strategy
Race metrics
First Race Vibes
New Teammate! Jack White is a beast
Shout Outs
Post race hypotheticals - steer clear of what if's
Lessons: Mappin...
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Should I Quit An Interval? TiZ Matters from 2020-02-07T13:02:24
Time in Zone! But donāt mentally just give in. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoqbike/support
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When Should You Upgrade? from 2020-02-06T13:40:49
Spoiler alert: RIGHT NOW --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/evoqbike/support
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Top 3 Cycling Workouts You Need For 2020 from 2020-02-03T23:32:35
Check out the full blog for all 3 tips here: http://evoq.bike/blog/top-3-cycling-workouts-to-make-you-stronger
Email me at: Brendan@EVOQ.BIKE
These 3 will help you ra...
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The Workout That I Shouldn't Have Been Skipping from 2020-01-27T16:38:43
Hint: Overspeed
Have you done these? Comment YES or NO below! Full Blog here: Listen
VO2Max Cycling Intervals: tabata or classic? from 2020-01-20T19:04:32
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Top Supplements for Endurance Cyclists in 2020 - Cordyceps M and Beta Alanine from 2020-01-16T19:33:07
Full Blog On Beta Alanine and Cordyceps M here: https://www.evoq.bike/blog/2019/12/18/best-supplements-for-c...
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Don't Let Our Ego Ruin Our Training; You Can't Always Train and Race at 100% Of Peak Performance from 2020-01-16T12:19:09
Sorry for Lala jingling in the background. March 2019: When you sabotage your own workout and let your ego get the best of you. STAY THE COURSE; follow the plan. Donāt be an idiot like I was tod...
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1 Massive Reason Why Obsessing Over Your CTL Can Ruin Your Cycling Season from 2020-01-15T13:39:57
Once Strava started to ...
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Cycling Rest Week Or Taper Week...which one to use? from 2020-01-15T13:07:21
If you like videos and visuals, check out the video here!
Most cyclists hate rest weeks from their training regimen. Not onl...
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EVOQ.BIKE Cycling Podcast (Trailer) from 2020-01-14T13:07:21
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