How to Win a World Cup Race, Cooling, Protein & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 206

What does it take to win a World Cup STXC race, a deep dive on how the body cools itself, how cyclists should be using protein and BCAA, and much more!
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

• (2:50) Chloe Woodruff’s World Cup STXC win!
• (5:45) Advice for cyclists with diabetes
• (10:20) How to pace an ultra-distance race
• (15:40) Why more people should do low-volume plans
• (21:35) Hacks and tips for fitting in training with a busy schedule
• (31:00) Do topical skin products affect cooling?
• (33:40) A deep dive on cooling
• (44:05) Are baselayers effective?
• (48:30) A deep dive on protein and BCAA for cyclists
• (1:05:00) Understanding race prioritization
• (1:11:55) Returning from a crash
• (1:22:45) When should you use solid foods on the bike?
• (1:32:35) How to be fast for an entire race series
• (1:40:10) Live Questions

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