259: Featured Performer: Adam Hansen, Professional Cyclist (29 Grand Tours)

Adam Hansen has just retired from the professional world cycling peloton after a two decade long career and what makes Adams career so special is that he started 29 grand tours, including the Tour de France tour of Italy tour of Spain, and he completed 26 of those grand tours.

Adam shares around his highs, lows and learnings, you'd be hard pressed to doubt Adams foray into Ironman Triathlon racing. Adam is renowned for what has been described by Velo News as his restless curiosity, and many of you may already follow Adam on his terrific YouTube channel and know of Adam's incessant tinkering with technology and his desire to improve things. Hence, Adam produces his own cycling shoes. He's building his own Ironman triathlon bike, and also his own indoor swimming pool.

On this episode, you'll hear Adam share around the importance of being consistent in your training, the concept of training pure and why Adam suggests not cross pollinating the purpose of our training sessions. Adam references fueling and metabolism outlines key mantras and challenges us with a great physical challenge for the week.

 

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