Pre-Race Insights and Expectations

This chapter focuses on the preparations and expectations for an upcoming race, exploring bike mechanics and gear choices. The conversation highlights athlete training backgrounds, race format, and the excitement surrounding the unpredictable terrain, while encouraging support for competitors and their sponsors.

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(00:00) Welcome!

(00:11) Cape Epic 2025 Stage 1 Breakdown

(00:43) An absolutely brutal start

(03:01) Partner Race Strategies and Tactics

(05:33) Managing Physical and Mental Fatigue in a stage race

(15:19) Logistics of transfer stages in Cape Epic

(18:05) Looking Ahead to the Time Trial

Join Coach Jonathan Lee, Alex Wild, and Zach Calton from the CycleSport.com team as they recap Stage 1 of the 2025 Absa Cape Epic. Alex and Zach were able to move up two positions in GC on a truly chaotic day. We cover the intense wind, dust, sketchy trails, and extremely hard start from Stage 1. We also get into how to manage frustration and expectations when your performance doesn’t match your expectations. Tune in for this and a look ahead at tomorrow’s extremely long 66km/41mi Time Trial Stage!

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