Ask a Cycling Coach: 124 Mauna Kea, Training While Traveling, Strength Training & More

Published: Feb. 7, 2018, 9:14 p.m.

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The podcast hosts are back from Kona and share everything you need to know before climbing Mauna Kea. As Nate gets ready for another long trip overseas, we share the best on-the-go training setups, tips for how to keep your training on track while traveling, and 5 strength training exercises for cyclists.

Topics covered in this episode:

\\u2022 Live podcast recording w/Matt Fitzgerald November 4 at Rapha San Francisco, with group ride thereafter!
\\u2022 What we learned from riding Mauna Kea
\\u2022 How to pace a high elevation climb
\\u2022 What to wear when climbing Mauna Kea
\\u2022 What type of bike to ride for Mauna Kea
\\u2022 Do you need multiple bikes for Mauna Kea?
\\u2022 What gearing is best for Mauna Kea?
\\u2022 Nutrition plan for Mauna Kea
\\u2022 How to avoid back pain when riding
\\u2022 What gearing do you actually \\u201cneed\\u201d for cross racing?
\\u2022 How to follow a training plan when traveling
\\u2022 Which trainer is best to use when traveling?
\\u2022 What power meter is best for traveling?
\\u2022 What workouts maintain fitness when traveling?
\\u2022 Passing and singletrack etiquette for bike racing
\\u2022 Is it okay to bump another racer?
\\u2022 Should you let a faster rider by on single track?
\\u2022 5 strength training exercises for cycling

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