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Stretching, Yoga, Base Phase Racing, Commuting and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 197
Published 7 years, 7 months ago
Description
Join us for Episode 197 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! We'll be covering stretching, strength, yoga and their unique effects on cycling, race selection and tactics during the Base Phase, how your commute can make you a faster cyclist, and taking your live questions.
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
- Our race analysis videos are live
- What Nate learned racing back to back days
- What are the rules of free laps in races?
- Are "training" races just an excuse?
- Can you race during the Base Phase?
- What "opener" workouts are best
- What to do the day before a race
- Are indoor trainers bad for carbon bikes?
- Why is Yoga good for cycling?
- Why is static stretching bad?
- How your commute can make you faster
- How to time a training camp for maximum benefit
More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center
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LINKS MENTIONED
- Race Analysis Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZTrkdMcji8&list=PLrKJ0zeMQrI5Bj3IUaHX0VPjNthpfFNhD
- K-Edge Garmin/GoPro Mount: https://k-edge.com/shop/computer-mounts/garmin-mounts/gopro-garmin-combo-mount/
- Specialized Rib Cage II bottle cage: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/s-works-carbon-rib-cage-ii/p/156508?color=228073-156508
- Specialized Zee Cage II bottle cage: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/s-works-carbon-zee-cage-ii--left/p/156377?color=230356-156377
- Aero Deep Dive in the Specialized Win Tunnel: https://blog.trainerroad.com/aero-deep-dive-in