Recovery Beers, Gravel Racing, and Hot Takes – Ask a Cycling Coach 400 Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
 
(0:23) HOT TAKES: Beer is good for recovery
(10:54) Liquid calories are better than solid food when riding
(13:13) XCO is just a time trial for 90+% of people racing it 
(17:25) Off season is boring!
(22:38) Riding for fun and racing your friends still makes you faster
(29:35) Handlebar bags on $10k aero bikes is LOL
(33:09) Recovery rides hinder recovery
(36:43) It's okay to change your plan volume mid-season 
(51:21) How to pick good lines in a high pressure situation
(1:00:23) Aid Station strategies from the pros
(1:08:50) How to pick events that prepare you for your goal event
 
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