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The Roadman Cycling Podcast

Remco Bounces Back From His Horror Day (& How You Can Use His Hack)

Sep 11, 2023
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.
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Quick takeaways

  • 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.

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