Pro Tips, Fatigue Management, Sweat Loss, and More with Alex Wild Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 461

Published: Feb. 15, 2024, 4 p.m.

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// TOPICS COVERED

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(0:00) Welcome!

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(7:57) How to deal with bad start positions

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(13:48) Balancing a career with pro racing

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(19:33) What causes \u201cbad days\u201d on the bike?

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(22:33) Do pros take time-off mid-season?

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(29:27) How to decide when to pace yourself or not

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(34:05) Managing a disappointing race result

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(39:13) Late-season fatigue management

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(40:50) How to figure out how much sweat you lose

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(46:15) Why weighing yourself after training isn\u2019t a good sweat test

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(47:11) Alex\u2019s nutrition strategy

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(49:14) Bike setup tips for the Epic World Cup

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