Remco Bounces Back From His Horror Day (& How You Can Use His Hack)
Sep 11, 2023
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Guest Remco Evenepoel, cyclist who made an outrageous recovery after a bad day, discusses his incredible comeback in La Vuelta and how we can all boost our cycling performance. Topics include Jumbo Visma's impressive performances, dehydration's impact on performance, and the dominance of Yumbo-Visma in cycling races.
Dehydration could have been a major factor in Remko's poor performance and monitoring hydration is crucial for optimizing cycling performance.
Yumbo-Visma's dominance in the Vuelta a España is likely to continue, with the team holding a substantial lead and the top three positions on the podium.
Deep dives
Remko's Struggles on Stage 13
Stage 13 was a key moment in the Vuelta a España as Remko, initially considered one of the strongest riders, fell apart and lost 27 minutes. The possible reasons for his struggle include illness and lingering effects from a previous crash, but these factors were ruled out. Dehydration emerged as a potential cause, with experts suggesting that monitoring hydration could be the next frontier in optimizing performance.
The Importance of Hydration
Dehydration can significantly impact performance levels, impair the body's ability to regulate temperature, reduce blood volume and nutrient delivery to working muscles, and even cause stomach issues that affect nutrient absorption. While riders are typically diligent in fueling with carbohydrates, maintaining proper hydration is crucial as well. Strategies for avoiding dehydration during multi-day events include starting well-hydrated, consistently drinking fluids on the bike, considering electrolyte replacement, and monitoring hydration levels through weight measurements, urine color assessment, and advanced methods like sweat testing.
Current Vuelta a España Standings
At present, Seppes has a substantial lead in the general classification, with a 137-second advantage over teammates Roglič and Vingegaard. The Yumbo-Visma team holds a strong presence, currently occupying the top three positions on the podium. While other contenders like A. Yates and Mas are not to be underestimated, it appears unlikely that they have the capacity to displace the Yumbo-Visma trio in the remaining stages of the race.
La Vuelta is really heating up at with some insane performances by Jumbo Visma. And we saw Remco Evenepoel lose loads of time on Stage 13. But he somehow managed to make an outrageous recovery for the following day and secured a stage win. Anthony talks about Evenepoel could have happened for him to make such a crazy comeback... and it's something we can all do to boost our cycling performance.
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