EVOQ.BIKE Cycling Podcast

EVOQ.BIKE

We are here to share our cycling training & racing experiences. Let's combine data analytics, IRL experience, physical and mental training, and see what happens! 🚀⚡️🥇 Check out our site: https://www.evoq.bike/ and the blog at www.evoq.bike/blog for a TON of free information to make you STRONGER and FASTER YouTube channel has a lot of videos also! https://linktr.ee/EVOQBIKE

  1. 2d ago

    Why This Ben Healy Workout Works So Well

    Brendan Housler and Landry Bobo break down a Ben Healy “lactate clearance” session: 3 x 10 minutes with 2 minutes at ~120% FTP followed immediately by 8 minutes at ~85–90% FTP, with 10 minutes easy between sets. They explain that the goal isn’t the surge itself but the ability to settle back into strong aerobic riding while clearing and reusing lactate, mirroring real race demands like attacks, covering moves, and riding hard after climbs or corners. They discuss why many riders can hit VO2 efforts but struggle to continue at tempo afterward, and share ways to progress the workout (longer hard starts, adding surges, 40/20s into tempo, more repeats, or adjusting recovery). They suggest using this work in build phases, pre-race prep, and even year-round as lighter “touches” between harder blocks.📧Email Landry@evoq.bike and Brendan@evoq.bike👉Coach Bios: https://www.evoq.bike/brendan-housler-bio – https://www.evoq.bike/landry-bobo-bioLandry on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1317545Brendan on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/5889Chapters:00:00 Podcast Intro00:05 Ben Healy Workout01:14 Why It Works02:11 Lactate Explained03:45 Common Mistakes04:44 Workout Progressions06:01 More Variations07:40 Steady State Debate09:08 When To Use It09:58 Year Round Touches10:57 Wrap Up And Links👋🏽 If you're new to the channel, welcome! Check out some other training resources below, like our new TrainingPlans Store!🚀 Training Plans Starting at $19! https://tinyurl.com/TP-Store😈 Lactigo: https://my.lactigo.com/cycling MORE WATTS and LESS BURNSubscribe to Our Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ggRc4nEVOQ Training Packs: https://www.evoq.bike/training-packs Best Chamois Cream: https://www.hellobluecbd.com/ath/brendan/Cordyceps Mushrooms: https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=62 Donate to EVOQ.BIKE for all the Free Content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U3YMCAUEMQ4PC

    12 min
  2. May 11

    Over:Unders Are the Ultimate Interval Upgrade, Here’s Why

    Landry and Brendan break down why over-under intervals may be the best “bang for your buck” for raising FTP and building fatigue resistance, arguing they can outperform steady-state threshold work while better matching real race demands like surges, climbs, and pacelines. They explain FTP as the balance between lactate production and lactate clearance, and how alternating time just under and just over threshold trains your body to clear (and even recycle) lactate more effectively, including a nod to the Cori cycle. They also discuss when steady efforts still matter (e.g., certain time trials), warn against overdoing race specificity, and share ideas for making over-unders more fun, customizable, and improvised based on how you feel, plus where to find examples, coaching, and training plans. Chapters:00:00 Why Over Unders Win 00:50 How Lactate Raises FTP 02:13 Real World Race Surges 03:27 When Steady State Helps 04:38 Avoid Overdoing Specificity 05:48 More Fun Than 2x20 08:00 Lactate As Fuel08:51 Customize And Improvise 10:30 Race Simulation Story 12:47 Speed Focused TT Mindset 14:10 Wrap Up Resources 📧Email us at Landry@evoq.bike or brendan@evoq.bike👉Coach Bios: https://www.evoq.bike/brendan-housler-bio - https://www.evoq.bike/landry-bobo-bio Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1317545Follow Along on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/5889👋🏽 If you're new to the channel, welcome! Check out some other training resources below, like our new TrainingPlans Store!🚀 Training Plans Starting at $19! https://tinyurl.com/TP-Store😈 Lactigo: https://my.lactigo.com/cycling MORE WATTS and LESS BURNSubscribe to Our Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ggRc4nFollow Along on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/5889EVOQ Training Packs: https://www.evoq.bike/training-packs Best Chamois Cream: https://www.hellobluecbd.com/ath/brendan/Cordyceps Mushrooms: https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=62 Donate to EVOQ.BIKE for all the Free Content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U3YMCAUEMQ4PC

    15 min
  3. May 4

    30/15s but Still Getting Dropped!?

    This episode explores the nuances of anaerobic training for cyclists, emphasizing the importance of specific efforts, recovery, and balancing aerobic capacity to improve race performance. Brendan Hauser and Landry Bobo share insights on effective workout strategies, timing, and season planning.Chapters:00:00 Welcome!01:16 Why anaerobic training matters for racing02:31 Why 30/15s aren't true anaerobic work03:56 The fix: 30-45 second all-out efforts05:49 Repeating efforts: the 30/30 ballistic workout07:39 Don't abandon your endurance riding09:02 Advice for naturally anaerobic riders09:56 Real-world progression you can try11:00 How often to program anaerobic work12:54 Torque max training as a multiplier📧Email us at Landry@evoq.bike or brendan@evoq.bike👉Coach Bios: https://www.evoq.bike/brendan-housler-bio - https://www.evoq.bike/landry-bobo-bio 🚀Free Power File Analysis From a Professional Coach: https://www.evoq.bike/power-file-analysis-lbStrava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1317545👋🏽 If you're new to the channel, welcome! Check out some other training resources below, like our new TrainingPlans Store!🚀 Training Plans Starting at $19! https://tinyurl.com/TP-Store😈 Lactigo: https://my.lactigo.com/cycling MORE WATTS and LESS BURNSubscribe to Our Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ggRc4nFollow Along on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/5889EVOQ Training Packs: https://www.evoq.bike/training-packs Best Chamois Cream: https://www.hellobluecbd.com/ath/brendan/Cordyceps Mushrooms: https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=62 Donate to EVOQ.BIKE for all the Free Content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U3YMCAUEMQ4PC

    15 min
  4. Apr 27

    W/kg is Outdated - The Undercover Metric That Actually Matters

    This episode explores the limitations of watts per kilogram as a performance metric and introduces the concept of compound score, a more comprehensive measure of cycling performance. Landry Bobo and Brendan Housler discuss how to use this new metric to optimize training and race strategies.📧Email us at Landry@evoq.bike or brendan@evoq.bike👉Coach Bios: https://www.evoq.bike/brendan-housler-bio - https://www.evoq.bike/landry-bobo-bio 🚀Free Power File Analysis From a Professional Coach: https://www.evoq.bike/power-file-analysis-lbStrava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1317545Chapters:00:00 Why Watts Per KG Is Overrated01:08 What Is Compound Score?02:27 How to Calculate Compound Score03:40 Why Raw Power Beats W/kg04:10 What This Means for Your Training05:06 Modern Racing Is More Explosive06:04 Why Fatigue Matters More Than You Think07:30 Managing Efforts & “Matches”09:02 Stop Obsessing Over Weight12:52 How to Improve Your Compound Score👋🏽 If you're new to the channel, welcome! Check out some other training resources below, like our new TrainingPlans Store!🚀 Training Plans Starting at $19! https://tinyurl.com/TP-Store😈 Lactigo: https://my.lactigo.com/cycling MORE WATTS and LESS BURNSubscribe to Our Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ggRc4nFollow Along on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/5889EVOQ Training Packs: https://www.evoq.bike/training-packs Best Chamois Cream: https://www.hellobluecbd.com/ath/brendan/Cordyceps Mushrooms: https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=62 Donate to EVOQ.BIKE for all the Free Content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U3YMCAUEMQ4PC

    17 min
  5. Apr 13

    How Rahsaan Bahati Won So Much—Without a Power Meter!

    In this in-depth interview, Rasaan Bahati shares his journey from childhood in Compton to professional cycling, his training philosophies, race tactics, and the impactful work of the Bahati Foundation. Discover insights on race strategy, training nuances, and how technology has transformed cycling.Thank you, Rasaan!Catch Rasaan Bahati here: https://www.instagram.com/bahatiracing/Chapters:00:00 – Track vs Crit Racing: Which is More Dangerous?00:28 – Mission: Bringing Cycling to Underserved Communities01:01 – Who is Rasan Bahadi? Early Life & Background02:18 – Getting Into Cycling (It Started as Punishment)03:06 – First Big Race & Falling in Love with the Sport03:44 – The Glory Days of Super Week Racing06:00 – Why He Still Races Today10:03 – Race Mindset & Pre-Race Strategy14:22 – Starting at the Back & Moving Through the Field17:30 – How Modern Racing Has Changed (Power vs Tactics)👋🏽 If you're new to the channel, welcome! Check out some other training resources below, like our new TrainingPlans Store!🚀 Training Plans Starting at $19! https://tinyurl.com/TP-Store😈 Lactigo: https://my.lactigo.com/cycling MORE WATTS and LESS BURNSubscribe to Our Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ggRc4nFollow Along on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/5889EVOQ Training Packs: https://www.evoq.bike/training-packs Best Chamois Cream: https://www.hellobluecbd.com/ath/brendan/Cordyceps Mushrooms: https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=62 Donate to EVOQ.BIKE for all the Free Content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U3YMCAUEMQ4PC

    57 min
  6. Mar 30

    The BEST VO2 Max Workouts For Your Rider Type

    In this video, Landry Bobo explains how cyclists can optimise their VO₂ max training based on their rider type. Not all VO₂ max workouts work the same for every athlete—sprinters and punchy riders often respond better to shorter intervals like 30/15s or 40/20s, while more aerobically strong riders such as climbers or time trialists may see greater gains from longer efforts like 5×5 or 4×8 intervals. Landry breaks down how to identify whether you’re more anaerobically or aerobically dominant and how choosing the right VO₂ max workout can help maximise performance and better prepare for racing.📧Email me at Landry@evoq.bike👉Coach Bio: https://www.evoq.bike/landry-bobo-bio🚀Free Power File Analysis From a Professional Coach: https://www.evoq.bike/power-file-analysis-lbStrava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1317545Chapters:00:00 Introduction – VO₂ Max Training Explained01:02 Identifying Your Rider Type04:41 Anaerobic vs Aerobic Riders07:00 Best VO₂ Max Workouts for Anaerobic Riders10:29 Best VO₂ Max Workouts for Aerobic Riders11:28 Training vs Race Specificity👋🏽 If you're new to the channel, welcome! Check out some other training resources below, like our new TrainingPlans Store!🚀 Training Plans Starting at $19! https://tinyurl.com/TP-Store😈 Lactigo: https://my.lactigo.com/cycling MORE WATTS and LESS BURNSubscribe to Our Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ggRc4nFollow Along on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/5889EVOQ Training Packs: https://www.evoq.bike/training-packs Best Chamois Cream: https://www.hellobluecbd.com/ath/brendan/Cordyceps Mushrooms: https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=62 Donate to EVOQ.BIKE for all the Free Content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U3YMCAUEMQ4PC

    14 min
4.9
out of 5
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We are here to share our cycling training & racing experiences. Let's combine data analytics, IRL experience, physical and mental training, and see what happens! 🚀⚡️🥇 Check out our site: https://www.evoq.bike/ and the blog at www.evoq.bike/blog for a TON of free information to make you STRONGER and FASTER YouTube channel has a lot of videos also! https://linktr.ee/EVOQBIKE

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