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CAPE EPIC 2025 | PREVIEW | CYCLESPORT.COM ALEX WILD + ZACH CALTON | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 516

Mar 14, 2025
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Zach Calton
Guest
Alex Wild
Professional mountain bikers Alex Wild from California and Zach Calton from Utah gear up for the grueling Cape Epic 2025. They dive into their pre-race nerves and expectations, contemplating the challenges ahead. Learn about their meticulous heat training and bike setups, and discover unique nutrition strategies tailored for endurance. The duo also discusses the importance of teamwork and adaptability in race dynamics, promising valuable insights in their journey through one of the toughest mountain bike races in the world.
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ANECDOTE

Breck Epic Win

  • Zach Calton won Breck Epic despite feeling unwell throughout the race.
  • He never felt fresh due to Leadville being the day before and racing at altitude for nine days.
ADVICE

Heat Training

  • Prepare for Cape Epic’s heat by actively acclimating.
  • Do heat training to produce positive adaptations and improve performance.
ADVICE

Heat Acclimation Protocol

  • Elevate your core temperature with exercise, then spend 30 minutes in a hot room.
  • Watch for a continual heart rate rise during the heat exposure.
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