Special Guest: Amber Pierce Ask a Cycling Coach 193
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Amber Pierce has more than ten years of experience in the pro women\\u2019s peloton and more than 60 race wins across 5 continents. She\\u2019s incredibly knowledgeable regarding performance, human physiology, and women\\u2019s specific issues within the sport of cycling, and we are excited to have her as our special guest!
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
\\u2022 What it\\u2019s like to race in the women\\u2019s pro peloton
\\u2022 How fast do you have to be to be competitive in women\\u2019s racing?
\\u2022 The perks and challenges of racing for a pro team
\\u2022 How to fuel your training
\\u2022 Managing eating disorders as a cyclist
\\u2022 The best way for women to get started in racing
\\u2022 Why Americans have such a hard time with international racing
\\u2022 The role of cognitive load in your performance
\\u2022 How to psychologically recover from a crash
\\u2022 How to balance training with hormonal cycles
\\u2022 Women\\u2019s specific equipment
More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center
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LINKS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST
\\u2022 www.AmberPierce.us
\\u2022 National Eating Disorders Association: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
\\u2022 ISM Saddles: https://shop-us.ismseat.com/
\\u2022 Gavilian BFF Bike Bag: https://www.radicalvelo.com/trave/gavilan-bff
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