The Art & Science of Coaching: Upgrading Categories - #61 - a podcast by Coach Tim Hall

The upgrade process is a key element to the lifeblood of competitive cycling. Everyone begins as a Category 5, but Category 4 all the way to Category 1 or professional is possible through improved skills and superior results. In this discussion, Coach Tim and Coach Zach discuss the ins and outs of the upgrade process.

*0:00 - intro into the discussion of Upgrades
*9:00 - why upgrade categories?
*14:30 - race the race, don't race for points
*19:00 - the value of quality race experiences
*25:30 - how state and regional points series help
*31:30 - how a coach can be helpful to upgrading
*38:00 - when is the best time to upgrade?
*45:00 - benchmarks to have breakthroughs
*53:30 - moments when you should downgrade
*1:00:00 - juniors

USAC Upgrade Policies: https://usacycling.org/about-us/governance/policy-viii
USAC Upgrade Info: https://usacycling.org/resources/upgrades

photo credit: USA Cycling website

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