Sprinting, FTP Increase, Leadville Equipment and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 210

Clif Bar Racing's Pete Morris will join us for a deep dive into the mechanics of a sprint, how much FTP increase you can expect in a year, equipment tips for the Leadville 100, how to regain motivation and more!

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

• Carson City Off-Road race analysis
• Congrats to the Stans-Pivot Pro Team and Clif Bar Racing's Nick Gibb!
• Course recon tips
• Triathlon relay tips
• Low hanging "aero" fruit
• How to train for a specific course
• How to know your limits without power
• What most people misunderstand about fueling rides
• How to train for races that start hard
• A deep dive on the mechanics of a sprint
• Leadville equipment tips
• How much FTP increase is normal in a year?
• How to regain motivation

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