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\n(0:00) Welcome!
\n(0:44) How did Matt get into Mountain biking?
\n(02:00) Matt\u2019s stats Height/Weight
\n(02:31) What made Matt decide on mountain biking?
\n(04:44) Matt\u2019s mind-blowing first FTP test results
\n(09:32) Matt\u2019s biggest learning about nutrition
\n(11:28) What is Matt\u2019s FTP?
\n(13:04) How to manage nutrition when you burn so many calories
\n(19:11) Sweat Testing
\n(20:50) What is Matt\u2019s nutrition strategy?
\n(24:36) Cape Epic
\n(25:19) The difference that took Matt from participant to winner
\n(30:11) The potential of racing in the pro peloton
\n(33:16) What benefits did Matt get from 20hr indoor training weeks?
\n(39:07) Matt\u2019s tips for winning Epic
\n(41:59) Matt\u2019s perspective on the Lifetime Grand Prix
\n(46:31) Matt\u2019s Bike setup
\n(51:16) What made Matt pick XC over DH and Enduro?
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