EVOQ.BIKE Cycling Podcast

It comes down to how badly do you want to set yourself up for success in the spring and summer. Yes, you can zwift race and ride too hard until your heart is content, AND YOU MAY GET FASTER (depending on your training age), but more specific training to your weaknesses and aerobic fitness might be MORE OPTIMAL. Just some thoughts.

Bike Radio is back with Episode 7! This is our casual bike race podcast where we just chat about all different things in the cycling realm.  If you're looking for some more dialed content to help you get faster, check out the other playlists, or the BLOG! www.evoq.bike/blog   Before we list out the topics, here are a few links mentioned.   The store! https://grindcitydesigns.com/evoqbike/shop/home  Want free coffee? Check it! http://s.trdcfe.me/BWnL3 I nsane CBD deals, HALF OFF!! https://getcbd.pro/BRENDAN  The Tactics Book Link: https://amzn.to/3FWbopa  Topics:  •Indoors rides, let there be no confusion…Owen endurance and cadence  •Love mondays •MTB exposure 30s still from Vermont   •WHAT COFFE? Overlapping wheels on group ride •Cx noggin or MTB toboggan  •New bike box  •Thanksgiving  •DISCORD plug Julbo giveaway •Lifting is fun with RPE, Core from deadlifts and squat

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Owen reached out and wanted to chat about some endurance topics which are quite appropriate this time of year, as many athletes enter a base phase of training. What is base training? But more importantly, WHY should we ride at endurance? We look at how endurance training has landed us numerous P/1 state championships, and 6 Masters National Championships. We chat about whether cadence work is necessary, and why we do or don't prescribe it. Since I come from the northeast frozen tundra in Upstate NY, Owen had some questions as to what strategies I utilized before there were smart trainers and Zwift to occupy the time. Remember, there are no short cuts. Sweet spot is NOT an effective short cut for endurance training. Let us know what you thought of the video!

Josh shares his personal experiences with strength training at home. What has worked? What hasn't worked? If you're interested in trying some at home strength training - go! start! No time better than now! Questions? Josh@EVOQ.BIKE | @mr.nogggle | @evoqbike Thanks for listening! Leave us a review on iTunes!

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Josh breaks down his 2021 CX reason recap with what he has learned and what he plans to work on for 2022.  Time to level up and get working. Questions? Josh@EVOQ.BIKE | @mr.nogggle | @evoqbike Thanks for listening! Leave us a review on iTunes!

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Brendan and Josh discuss a bunch of random cycling topics but the focus is mainly on the upcoming Vuelta al Ecuador. Brendan is gearing up for this late season (early season?) 8-day stage race after his successful road and KOM hunting seasons. The race starts December 8th! Check the links below for more info.   https://www.facebook.com/VueltaEc/  https://www.procyclingstats.com/race/vuelta-a-ecuador/2021/startlist/preview  A few of the many topics discussed; saddles bike fits Vuelta al Ecuador breakdown bike boxes traveling with gear nutrition group rides as training being selfish with your training goals town line sprints altitude tents fixed gear training carbon wheels in winter on brand technical issues :)  Questions? Josh@EVOQ.BIKE | @mr.nogggle | @evoqbike Thanks for listening! Leave us a review on iTunes!

It's always a work in progress as we continue to learn and grow as athletes and coaches, but here are six bullet points that I feel can be aptly applied to any athletes training to help them take that next step forward. Hope you are crushing this week 🚀🚀🚀🚀🦕🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀