EVOQ.BIKE Cycling Podcast EVOQ.BIKE

Dylan Lindsey, founder of Pinnacle Performance, discusses the coach-athlete relationship, testing, and load monitoring in this conversation with Brendan Housler. They emphasize the importance of open communication, trust, and rapport between coaches and athletes. They also highlight the need for athletes to understand that they are in the driver's seat and the coach is there to provide guidance and support. In terms of testing, Lindsey explains the limitations of the traditional 20-minute FTP test and the benefits of a more comprehensive test battery that includes lactate and VO2 max testing. They also discuss the importance of setting realistic expectations and embracing the journey of improvement.

In this conversation, Dylan Lindsey, a cycling coach, discusses various topics related to coaching and training in cycling. He talks about the software and tools he uses for remote coaching, such as Insight and WKO. They also discuss load monitoring and the challenges of using metrics in training. Dylan shares insights from coaching Sarah G, a professional cyclist, and highlights the importance of focusing on the process rather than just the results. They also touch on the use of RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) in training and the key sessions for time trial preparation. The conversation concludes with a discussion on women's professional cycling and upcoming races.

Thanks, Dylan! You can find him and Pinnacle on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/pinnacleperformancecc/
https://www.instagram.com/dlindsey4815/

Chapters:
00:00 Welcome
01:28 Introduction and Background
04:19 Building a Strong Coach-Athlete Relationship
11:02 The Limitations of the 20-Minute FTP Test
21:07 Lactate Testing and Variance in Threshold
23:14 MLSS and 20-Minute Test Comparison
25:27 Embracing the Journey of Improvement
26:51 Remote Coaching and Software Tools
29:12 The Importance of Max One-Minute Efforts
30:16 Exploring Golden Cheetah and Other Software Tools
33:55 Understanding Load Monitoring and the Psychological Aspect
43:59 Insights from Coaching Sarah G
47:23 Training Approaches for Time Trials
50:58 Women's Professional Cycling and Upcoming Races

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What does it take to win an 80 mile road race that ends on a 7 mile climb with a KOM time around 32 minutes? Is 5w/kg enough? And damn, that's pretty late in the day for amateurs and domestic pros....

In this video we look at what it took to ride the breakaway all day, as well as the efforts on the climb. MOST IMPORTANTLY, what can you do in your training to improve if your numbers are not in these ranges yet?

Hopefully you find this valuable in order to get stronger and faster.

Good luck with your training, and check out our other resources below, like our new TrainingPlans page that we put over 3 months into creating.

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In the video, the speaker discusses essential training strategies for athletes, emphasizing the balance between consistency and intensity. They caution against falling into the trap of only moderate efforts without allowing full recovery, advocating for a mix of high-intensity sessions followed by adequate rest. They reference Seth Godin's concept from "The Dip," highlighting the importance of pushing through difficult phases to achieve significant gains. Practical advice includes having a coaching buddy for support and understanding the purpose behind each workout to maintain motivation. The speaker shares personal experiences, noting that adaptation and flexibility in training are crucial, especially when schedules are unpredictable. They highlight the art of coaching as adapting plans to fit an athlete's life, rather than rigidly sticking to a prescribed routine.

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In this conversation, Brendan Housler interviews Logan Owen, a professional cyclist, about his career and transition to gravel racing. They discuss topics such as Owen's background in BMX and cyclocross, his move to road racing, and his current focus on gravel racing. Owen shares his favorite discipline (cyclocross), his decision to focus on road racing, and his experiences in the World Tour. He also talks about his training methods, including threshold efforts and over-unders, and his preparation for upcoming gravel races. Owen reflects on the challenges of finding sponsorship in the gravel racing scene and the financial aspects of being a professional cyclist.

In this conversation, Logan Owen discusses the challenges of sponsorship in professional cycling, the decline of the sport in the US, and the dangers of road racing. He also shares his thoughts on gravel racing, bike tech, and nutrition for long races. Logan emphasizes the importance of not taking things for granted and enjoying the present moment. He also mentions his uncertainty about his future career after cycling.

Thanks, Logan! You can find him on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/logansowen/

Chapters:
00:00 Welcome
00:57 Introduction and Background
02:18 From Cyclocross to Road Racing
23:32 Preparing for Upcoming Gravel Races
28:32 Challenges of Sponsorship in Gravel Racing
30:28 Transitioning from the World Tour to Gravel Racing
31:32 The Challenges of Sponsorship in Professional Cycling
32:23 The Decline of Cycling in the US
37:41 The Rise of Gravel Racing
40:55 The Dangers of Road Racing
45:27 Appreciating the Present Moment
46:20 The Importance of Tire Choice and Equipment in Gravel Racing
51:52 Nutrition for Long Races
57:02 Uncertainty about the Future Career

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In this video I recap the Tour of North Georgia: how base training helped with big finishing moves, our overall tactics, especially for GC, and lessons learned. Some extra notes are below.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:12 Comeback from Injury and Building Fitness
04:40 Goals for Tour of North Georgia
06:35 Road Race 1 & Habersham Hills Climb
11:35 Importance of Intervals & Going Hard at Right Times
14:15 Road Race 2 & Finishing Move
17:50 Time Trial Pacing
20:55 Crit Strategy & Andrew/Craig's Battle
25:18 Power Numbers from Crit
26:10 Shoutouts & Intro to Training Plans

Habersham Hills 10m in

1. Don’t focus on just KOM times and power….look at how hard the race is overall, and the efforts that come directly after other efforts. 514 for 3.5minutes isn’t crazy, but midway during the race after going over KOM climb and then hitting it….different vibe. It’s WHEN you go, not always HOW you go.
2. teammate vibes- countering each other
3. go hard and still ride at threshold…the DRAG race up some climbs (lactate clearance work)

Rock Church:
Practice your finishing move!!Practice conserving watts!How does the body feel?
Road Race , Finishing move: 3m at 550W NP at hour 3, about 3000kj in….literally minutes after doing 7m @ 373NP

373Np for last hour

last 11min @ 445WNP

Time Trial: PACING: threshold +Go hard on the hills - 3rd fastest time of the day

Just 2 minutes below threshold! Turn around and corner and downhill recovery

last 4minutes at 465W, threshold is about 400 right now “last 4 minute image”

Crit: we actually won GC! Count the points diligently, our error not to!

Shout out Mark Tucker for honesty on the start line

Tactic: Get one of us up the road without Tucker and win all sprints


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Colby Pearce shares an unpopular opinion regarding training methodology, advocating against strict zone-based training and instead emphasizing perceived exertion (RPE). Using a four-by-five workout as an example, they explain the importance of tailoring workouts to individual capabilities and preferences rather than rigidly prescribing metrics like cadence and power output. They discuss the nuances of recovery intervals and how they vary depending on an athlete's fitness level. By allowing athletes to interpret and adapt their workouts based on RPE, the speaker believes they gain insight into their mentality and weaknesses. They advocate for a flexible approach that encourages athletes to intuitively navigate their training while providing guidance when needed.

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Airofit: https://www.airofit.com/?sca_ref=476545.3AVnm3vdGW
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