Hannah Otto

In this discussion with Hannah Otto, a competitor at the Marathon Mountain Bike World Championships, she shares her journey through the challenges of technical terrain like slick roots. They delve into the strategic aspects of bike setup and tackling mental hurdles during races. Hannah also explores the nuances of altitude training, weighing the benefits of simulated training against traditional methods. Lastly, they emphasize the importance of pacing in high-altitude events like Leadville and the costs associated with altitude training facilities.

Professional cyclist Hannah Otto shares her experience nearly winning the Unbound Gravel race, discussing women's start impact, long race preparation, managing peer pressure, recovery tips, upset stomach issues, cramping, gravel tire choices, hydration, and advice on becoming a pro cyclist.

Professional cyclist and coach Hannah Otto discusses heat training, CO2 tolerance, and race intensity. She shares insights on preparing for bad weather, deciding on training bikes, sauna protocols, and the effects of poor CO2 tolerance. Strategies for early season races, sustained efforts, and optimizing performance are also covered.