EVOQ.BIKE Cycling Podcast

SIMPLE Training Before Your Big Event with Owen Cole, Redlands Stage Winner!

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Apr 28, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Owen Cole, a talented Evoke Bike coach and recent Redlands stage winner, shares valuable insights into competitive cycling. He emphasizes that general fitness surpasses specialized training, advocating for endurance rides in zone 2 to prevent fatigue. Owen also underscores the importance of mental clarity, suggesting not to fixate on power numbers during races. With a focus on balancing training stress and recovery, he provides practical tips that even casual cyclists can implement in their routines.
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Focus on General Fitness

  • Focus on general fitness rather than overly specific training to handle unpredictable race situations.
  • Being generally fit lets you adapt and make various race scenarios work for you.
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Prepping and Mixing TT Workouts

  • Before intervals on the TT bike, do an easy endurance ride on it the day before.
  • Mix workouts on the TT bike between longer intervals and shorter efforts focusing on form and aerodynamics.
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Benefits of Long Endurance Rides

  • Use long zone two endurance rides to build aerobic fitness if you can manage fatigue well.
  • These rides are beneficial when combined with proper sleep, nutrition, and recovery practices.
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