Ask a Cycling Coach: 106 Singletrack 6 - Stage 1

Published: July 28, 2017, midnight

Stage 1 is done & dusted, and it left its mark with some serious shake-ups moving forward. Topics covered in this episode: \u2022 How not to start a race \u2022 Is pushing hard for position early in a race really worth it? \u2022 Making steep climbs manageable \u2022 Things to remember in technical descents \u2022 How did Nate's tire choice end up? \u2022 How to tackle steep and loose descents \u2022 How to change your mental state mid-race \u2022 The host's nutrition strategies \u2022 Managing cramps, and how to avoid them \u2022 Stage 2 preview