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Santa Cruz Bicycles’ Keegan Swenson joins us to discuss what type of training best raises FTP, what pro athletes eat on and off the bike, the world’s most aspirational Strava segments and much more in Episode 296 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast!

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

- Intro 0:11

- 3Nate and Keegan’s 370 for 30 challenge 10:22

- Is Sofia getting too fast for Nate at Cape Epic? 17:10

- 4-7Avoiding hand and arm fatigue while descending 19:55

- 8What raises FTP better: threshold or suprathreshold? 52:35

- 9-18How to avoid GI Distress during running 1:16:05

- Favorite ride food options of Keegan Swenson 1:42:52

- What are the best Strava segments in the world? 1:53:04

- Does “road feel” even matter with trainers anymore? 1:57:44

- The hosts’ go-to grocery shopping lists 1:58:46

- The hosts’ favorite cycling glasses 2:03:22

- What to do if dogs are chasing you on your bike 2:07:19

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