Music During Training, Eating in a Fast Race, Carb Loading and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 244

How music during training can improve performance, strategies to eat and drink during a fast MTB race, effective and efficient carb loading and more is all covered in Episode 244 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Nate's takeaways from his first races of the season
• How music during training can improve performance
• Are tubular wheels worth the hassle?
• Tips for the best TT setup for lighter riders
• Strategies to eat and drink during a fast MTB race
• How to not get dropped during the fast start of a MTB race
• Does non-alchoholic beer have benefits for endurance athletes?
• How to ensure that your carb loading is effective and efficient

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