Navigating Recovery and Competitive Growth in Cycling

Ben Wiggins, a track and road cyclist, discusses his training and goals in a conversation with Brendan Housler. Ben rides for the Hagens Berman U23 development team and aims to compete in the LA Olympics. Ben highlights the importance of teamwork in track cycling and the versatility required to excel in both track and road disciplines. He discusses the challenges of weight management and the impact of losing weight on his performance. Ben emphasizes the need for patience and proper recovery when dealing with injuries. He also shares his short-term goal of winning the World's TT under 23 and his long-term goal of making the step up to the World Tour. Wiggins emphasizes the importance of patience and individual development in cycling, as well as the benefits of being a fourth-year rider. He also discusses his training methods, including the focus on fatigue resistance and repeatability. Wiggins shares insights on nutrition, supplementation, and the mental aspect of racing, drawing from the wisdom of mentors like Mark Cavendish and his father, Brad Wiggins. Thank you, Ben! Find him on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/benwiggins05/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/33500237 Chapters: 00:00 Welcome! 01:02 Introduction and Background 02:31 Track Cycling and Road Cycling 05:08 Track Events and Preferences 06:43 Track Cycling as a First Love 09:29 Qualifying and Targeting Events for the Olympics 12:37 Weight Management and Performance 16:40 Nutrition and Eating Right 20:19 Setting Goals and Making a Timeline 22:52 Coaching and Dealing with Injuries 25:28 Mental Challenges of Injury Recovery 28:14 Training and Improvements 29:20 Short-Term and Long-Term Goals 29:50 The Bigger Picture in Racing 32:28 Balancing Track and Road Racing 33:21 Patience and Individual Development in Cycling 34:16 Learning from Experienced Riders and Teammates 37:02 The Benefits and Timing of Strength Training 40:13 Training for Fatigue Resistance and Repeatability 43:07 Optimizing Nutrition Choices for Races 44:48 Supplementation and a Well-Rounded Diet 51:29 Confidence and a Focused Mindset in Racing 53:26 Learning from Mentors and Experienced Riders 👋🏽 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://www.evoq.bike/training-plans 🚀TrainingPeaks Store Programs: https://tinyurl.com/TP-Store 💥Ketones, Delta G Tactical: https://tinyurl.com/DeltaGKetones CODE Brendan for 15% off 😈 Lactigo: www.lactigo.com/brendan MORE WATTS and LESS BURN Full Blog With Training Tips: www.evoq.bike/blog Subscribe to Our Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ggRc4n Follow Along on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/5889 EVOQ Training Packs: https://www.evoq.bike/training-packs Airofit: https://www.airofit.com/?sca_ref=476545.3AVnm3vdGW Best Chamois Cream: https://www.hellobluecbd.com/, Code Brendan Cordyceps Mushrooms: https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=62 Best shades: https://www.julbo.com/en_us/ Calorify: https://calorify.com Discount Code EVOQ Donate to EVOQ.BIKE for all the Free Content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U3YMCAUEMQ4PC