EVOQ.BIKE Cycling Podcast

(video available on Spotify) Trying to explain what VO2 feels like when someone is new to it. Here is a better resource that I typed up. https://www.evoq.bike/blog/about-vo2max-cycling-workouts Hopefully it helps you crush some VO2Max sessions (classic 5x5, Hard Starts, 3m bangers, get some KOMs), and increase your aerobic capacity!   Quick thoughts: Get carbed up, LactiGo up, and use these i...

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people might think you're nuts, but....

dojo -> battle field. These little optimizations make a difference down the road, FOR SURE.

We're not letting him drop to the 150 route this year! LG! brendan@evoq.bike 

Yes, DEFINITELY, as long as they apply to your upcoming events. It's easy to chase numbers on a curve, but remember, that might not be a limiter; it's just that the computer algo's don't have the best input from you, the athlete. Training limiters is important, as long as they are applicable to your upcoming races! Free Coffee: https://s.trdcfe.me/BWnL3 LactiGo!!! https://www.lactigo.com/brendan 1...

As much as this might not sound like fun, having a road dedicated to specific types of intervals can really help out your execution, which is going to make you faster, which is extremely fun.

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did you hear about the IGNITE Coaching Program? 8 and 12 week semi-custom coaching programs! email Craig@evoq.bike for more info! landry@evoq.bike brendan@evoq.bike Free Coffee: https://s.trdcfe.me/BWnL3 LactiGo!!! https://www.lactigo.com/brendan 100% Guaranteed, Money Back Best Chamois Creme: https://getcbd.pro/BRENDAN

we are not talking enough about early disappointment, especially when you're learning so much. Racing is hard; don't expect to just show up with your shiny new FTP and boss it. Might not happen. GOOD LUCK!

Not being preachy here, but to be safe: Protect your front wheel Know how to rub wheels and not crash Stay away from the yellow line Stop passing cars on the left Be safe. Let's gooo.

A look back on Team USA member's first 2 race years (guess whom). Patience.

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Landry and Brendan answer one of the Discord Dojo Questions!

when Ultra goes more Gran Fondo. When 150 miles gravel shift to 80 mile road. THERE ARE SO MANY WAYS TO HAVE FUN AND ACHIEVE THINGS ON THE BIKE

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In the front group....also, not the best training strategy even if you're just attempting to have your best day. Reconsider the time you're spending on 3 x 45 minute sweet spot.

Listen to your body. TRY, but if you're getting crushed, throw it into zone 2, ride some endurance, and finish out the block.  Some caveats: are you in race season? That changes some things. And if you're EXHAUSTED, shift into a rest week and figure out why. But in general, many times you can sub out those two interval sessions with endurance riding, cap off with some nice weekend rides, and...

Going to hammer this home: STOP FOCUSING ON ONE, TWO OR THREE METRICS ALONE. BIG PICTURE.

https://www.rouleur.cc/blogs/the-rouleur-journal/george-bennett-the-difference-between-pogacar-and-roglic-is-often-the-difference-between-their-helpers "VO2Max is overrated." Make sure you focus your training on YOU!

It takes a lot more to breakaway from the peloton or your compatriots in a road race.  I had a question come in after I posted about this on Tik Tok, and I wanted to highlight this training race where I had to smash over the rollers to keep the speed high, and the chasers at bay.  Whether you need more VO2Max training, Anaerobic Capacity Training, or Lactate Clearance work, there are a m...

Blog post mentioned in this super fast pod:  https://www.evoq.bike/blog/2019/1/25/1-massive-reason-why-obsessing-over-your-ctl-can-ruin-your-race-season Quick bits: -CTL doesn’t know how tapered or rested you are -You could do 100 TSS a day from zone 2, or 100 TSS from a 1 hour time trial; you'll feel very differently but same CTL! -You can consider TSB, BUT you could be at 0 and be exhausted...

getting dropped at altitude immediately, having a glorious conversation about the journey of cycling, and then watching the weather turn, and destroy us, all within 3 hours. It was a crazy ride; very much like life.

In a group ride, but also in a race. brendan@evoq.bike