Race Winning Plans, Recovery Weeks, Endurance vs. Race Bikes and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 366

Hannah Otto joins us to cover all that she’s learned from her racing so far this season, as well as a discussion on how to maximize the effect of recovery weeks, whether endurance bikes are actually slower than race bikes, and much more.

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

(0:33) What Hannah has learned from her Spring 2022 race season

(31:24) Amber and Hannah’s tips for racing to win

(39:47) Unbound Gravel

(52:30) How to get the most from recovery weeks
(01:02:13) Practical tips on adjusting your training when “life happens”
(01:16:30) Are endurance bikes slower than race bikes?

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