Special Guest: Amber Pierce – Ask a Cycling Coach 193

Amber Pierce has more than ten years of experience in the pro women’s peloton and more than 60 race wins across 5 continents. She’s incredibly knowledgeable regarding performance, human physiology, and women’s specific issues within the sport of cycling, and we are excited to have her as our special guest!
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

• What it’s like to race in the women’s pro peloton
• How fast do you have to be to be competitive in women’s racing?
• The perks and challenges of racing for a pro team
• How to fuel your training
• Managing eating disorders as a cyclist
• The best way for women to get started in racing
• Why Americans have such a hard time with international racing
• The role of cognitive load in your performance
• How to psychologically recover from a crash
• How to balance training with hormonal cycles
• Women’s specific equipment

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LINKS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST

• www.AmberPierce.us
• National Eating Disorders Association: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
• ISM Saddles: https://shop-us.ismseat.com/
• Gavilian BFF Bike Bag: https://www.radicalvelo.com/trave/gavilan-bff

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