Fastest Known Times, Motivation, Consistency and More Ask a Cycling Coach 301

Published: March 26, 2021, 4:08 p.m.

Santa Cruz Bicycle\u2019s Keegan Swenson joins us to discuss how he recaptured the White Rim FKT and to discuss how pro athletes manage expectations over a multi-year development plan, how to maintain motivation and consistency, pedaling technique, bike tech and much more.

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
Intro 0:00\u200b
New TrainerRoad Android and iOS apps! 2:43\u200b
TrainerRoad\u2019s new Polarized Training plans! 4:28\u200b
Adaptive Training update and common questions 6:10\u200b
How Keegan Swenson recaptured the White Rim FKT 12:42\u200b
What we can learn from how pro athletes manage expectations 50:11\u200b
How to avoid low-quality foods during high training volume 1:11:37\u200b
The biggest differences between the Santa Cruz Blur and Pivot Mach 4 SL 1:25:09\u200b

How to choose the right length dropper post 1:27:05\u200b
Why don\u2019t cyclists use %FTP instead of power on their head units? 1:33:45\u200b
How to keep your head warm on cold rides 1:34:48\u200b
Should you estimate TSS for weight training? 1:37:34\u200b
Which pedals are best for both road and MTB 1:49:36\u200b
How to find the best width handlebar for mountain biking? 1:43:26\u200b

How to maintain motivation and consistency through a season of training 1:57:05\u200b

Keegan\u2019s White Rim FKT Video - https://youtu.be/NIe9Fa8EI_M\u200b
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