Amateur Training Tips to World Tour Racing - Kevin Vermaerke Interview

Jun 24, 2024

Kevin Vermaerke, a professional cyclist who raced in the Giro and Tour de France, shares his journey from mountain biking to the World Tour. He discusses the mental and physical challenges of elite racing and the importance of a solid training regimen. Kevin emphasizes the value of recovery, nutrition strategies, and the evolution of his training as a pro. He also highlights the significance of mentorship, the cultural shift of racing in Europe, and offers advice for aspiring cyclists, making this a must-listen for cycling enthusiasts.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

The Journey to World Tour Racing

02:16 • 19min

Cycling Training Evolution and Experience

21:21 • 23min

Balancing Strength Training and Racing Seasons

44:32 • 2min

Nutrition and Training Essentials

46:05 • 11min

Exploring Performance Supplements in Cycling

57:33 • 2min

Navigating the Cycling Journey

59:43 • 12min

Navigating Social Media in Competitive Cycling

01:11:22 • 2min

The conversation covers Kevin Vermaerke's experience with racing, training, and competing in the Giro and Tour de France. It delves into the challenges, mental aspects, and physical demands of professional cycling, as well as the strategic and tactical considerations involved in racing at the highest level. Kevin discusses his experiences in professional cycling, his training regimen, race nutrition, and the mental and physical challenges of the sport. He also shares insights on the cultural shift of moving to Europe for racing and the importance of mentors and guidance in the journey of a professional cyclist. Thanks, Kevin! You can find him on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/kvermaerke CHAPTERS: 0:00 Introduction 1:36 Kevin's background & getting into cycling 7:44 Trust the process in early pro years 13:49 First World Tour race experience 17:34 Winning Liege U23 & gaining confidence 21:19 Early training focus areas 26:48 Evolution of training as a pro 32:16 Importance of volume & recovery 35:49 Differences between Giro & Tour 44:30 Tracking power numbers in races 46:05 Strength training routine 49:25 Race day nutrition strategy 54:28 Personalized plates program 1:00:16 Advice for younger riders 1:05:46 Living in Europe as a young pro 1:11:17 Importance of European racing experience 1:15:53 Future race goals 1:19:02 Closing thoughts 👋🏽 If you're new to the channel, welcome! Check out some other training resources below. 🚀TrainingPeaks Store Programs: https://tinyurl.com/TP-Store 💥Ketones, Delta G Tactical: https://tinyurl.com/DeltaGKetones CODE Brendan for 15% off 😈 Lactigo: www.lactigo.com/brendan MORE WATTS and LESS BURN Full Blog With Training Tips: www.evoq.bike/blog Subscribe to Our Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ggRc4n Follow Along on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/5889 EVOQ Training Packs: https://www.evoq.bike/training-packs Airofit: https://www.airofit.com/?sca_ref=476545.3AVnm3vdGW Best Chamois Cream: https://www.hellobluecbd.com/, Code Brendan Cordyceps Mushrooms: https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=62 Best shades: https://www.julbo.com/en_us/ Calorify: https://calorify.com Discount Code EVOQ Donate to EVOQ.BIKE for all the Free Content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U3YMCAUEMQ4PC