Best Tommydanielson Podcasts (2025)

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TDF stage 18: Visma Tactics I Like and Why Tadej Is Now a Stone Cold Killer 43:24

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In this episode, Tom Danielson unpacks the tactical drama and standout performances from one of the most revealing stages of the Tour so far. Why Tom liked Visma’s strategy —and how they executed it to near perfection Why Tadej Pogačar has evolved into a cold-blooded killer in the mountains, and how it’s working out What’s new about Jonas Vingegaar…

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TDF Stage 16 : Jonas vs. Tadej: A Tactical Chess Match on Mt Ventoux 34:34

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In this episode, Tom Danielson breaks down the latest chapter in the Tadej Pogačar vs. Jonas Vingegaard rivalry, one of the most tactical and intense battles we've seen yet. We cover: The contrasting strategies: Tadej’s defense vs. Jonas’ relentless offense A moment-by-moment analysis of Jonas’ attacks and Tadej’s responses Did Tadej bluff? What hi…

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TDF Climbing Performance Deep Dive 1:15:37

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In this episode, Tom Danielson answers your biggest questions about climbing performance—breaking down the physical, technical, and mental aspects that define success in the mountains. Topics covered include: Tom’s favorite climbs in Europe and the U.S. The Four Pillars of Climbing Performance Nutrition’s role in sustained climbing power Power zone…

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Tour de France Stages 13 & 14 : Tadej's Amazing TT Win and Jonas' Resurgence 46:13

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In this episode, Tom Danielson breaks down the key performances from Stages 13 and 14 of the Tour. We dive into the uphill time trial battle between Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard—analyzing their power, execution, and what may have caused Remco Evenepoel to struggle. Then we turn to Stage 14, where Thymen Arensman held off the chasing GC favori…

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Tour de France Stage 12 Analysis- Tadej's Domination vs Jonas' Struggle 1:07:43

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The first mountain top finish of this year’s Tour de France was incredible. In this episode Tom Danielson dissects Tadej’s winning performance, unpacks why Jonas and Visma struggled, gives insight into what we can expect from each rival in the next stages, and highlights the young talent that is emerging to battle for the top ten positions. There’s…

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Tour de France Stage 11 Analysis - Absolute Chaos and What Happened With Tadej's Crash 42:30

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Stage 11 delivered a brutal day of racing, culminating in a GC scare when Tadej Pogacar crashed in the final kilometers. In this episode, Tom Danielson breaks down the stage and dives into the details of Tadej’s crash and the reactions from his rivals. We analyze the potential impact of this crash and the tough stage on the upcoming mountain battle…

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Tour de France Stage 10 Breakdown: Tadej vs. Jonas – Who Has the Edge? 41:42

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Tom Danielson unpacks the first major mountain test of the 2025 Tour de France. We dive into how Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard measured up during Stage 10, from Tadej’s explosive final climb to the Visma-led pressure cooker beforehand. We analyze: How each rider handled the decisive moments What their body language and tactics revealed How the…

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Tour de France Stage 7 - Tadej Rides Conservatively to Another Win 39:08

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Tadej is winning—but he’s doing it differently. In this episode, Tom Danielson breaks down what makes Tadej's approach so unique and what it could mean for the stages ahead. At the same time, he takes a close look at Jonas Vingegaard and Visma’s current aggressive strategy. The GC picture is starting to take shape, and Tom dives into the key conten…

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Tour de France Stage 6 - The Yellow Jersey Changes Hands in an Aggressive Stage 25:37

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In this episode we dig into what went down in Stage 6. An aggressive start, an equally aggressive Visma, a passive Tadej and UAE, a strong Healy, and a new TDF Leader in MVDP! Lots of action and lots of insight into how this can affect the GC in the next stages.

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Tour de France Stage 5 - Inside the Decisive Time Trial 34:06

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The time trial proved to be a decisive stage in this years' Tour de France. Remco win the stage and moved into second GC, can he be a contender for the overall? Tadej finished second and put over 1 minute into Jonas, what changed from the Dauphine TT? Jonas was off his best and fell down the GC, why did he struggle? Tom Danielson digs into the deta…

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Tour de France Stage 4 - Pogacar vs Vingegaard Round 1 35:36

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In this podcast Tom Danielson takes a close look at the first one on one battle between Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard. What did Tadej's attack show? What was the unique thing that Jonas did to be able to follow Tadej? What tactical move did Tadej use to win the final sprint? This episode breaks down everything you need to know from the first T…

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Tour de France Stage 2 - Are Jonas and Tadej Swapping Strategies? 27:47

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In this episode Tom Danielson dissects stage 2 from a GC battle perspective and shares his insight into the telling actions and moments of the two key rivals. We look at how Visma and UAE traded strategies while MDVP showed his incredible form to take the stage win and yellow. Could the actions in today's stage predict the coming performances by th…

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Tour de France Stage 1 - Inside the Crosswind Chaos 54:18

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In this episode, Tom Danielson breaks down Stage 1 of the Tour and takes you inside all the key details that defined the race. From how the top riders executed their strategies to how the teams performed in the most critical moments, Tom unpacks it all. He shares what it really feels like to race a stage like today’s, and explains the specific effo…

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Tadej Pogacar vs Jonas Vingegaard - What did we see at the Dauphine? 1:06:17

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The 2025 Critérium du Dauphiné delivered fireworks and a preview of what’s coming at the Tour de France. Former WorldTour pro Tom brings the inside intel. His co-host and wife, Kourtney Danielson, brings the questions fans actually want answered. Together, they break down the data, the tactics, and the psychology behind the racing—plus whether Tade…

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Tadej Pogacar’s Mic Drop at Flèche Wallonne: Strategy, Power, and What’s Next for Tadej & Remco 59:12

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Tadej Pogacar delivered a legendary performance on the Mur de Huy—and we’re breaking down every detail. In this episode, we analyze the 2025 Flèche Wallonne with a coach’s eye: strategy, execution, and what it tells us about the biggest stars in pro cycling. We dig into: Tadej Pogacar’s explosive attack and smart tactics Remco Evenepoel’s strategy—…

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Amstel Gold Analysis: What Went Wrong for Pogacar at Amstel Gold 1:11:39

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Tadej Pogacar tried to ride away solo—and it didn’t work! In this episode, I break down the 2025 Amstel Gold Race and dig into why Pogacar’s signature solo move came up short this time. We take a close look at the dynamics that made the difference and explore how Remco Evenepoel has clearly leveled up—but also made a key tactical mistake that cost …

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What's Wrong With Wout Van Aert!?! 34:40

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“What’s wrong with Wout!?” I was caught off guard today by how much negative chatter followed Wout Van Aert’s excellent performance in Brabantse Pijl. Are many seeing what I’m seeing? Apparently not. So I took a few minutes this afternoon to share my thoughts on his comeback performances—and how they might be pointing to bigger-picture goals that m…

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Men's Olympic Road Race - Strategy, Execution, and Remco 44:24

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In this episode we analyze the strategy and execution in the Men's Olympic Road Race. While the outcome checks out, how the actual race played out is the biggest story. We look at how the tactics presented some unique opportunities and how being the race favorite can make it more difficult to win. We also take a closer look at what Remco did differ…

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The Women's Olympic Road Race - Strategy, Key Performances, and Kristen Faulkner 1:06:44

1y ago1:06:44

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In this episode we take an in depth look at one of the most exciting professional cycling races of the year, the women's Olympic Road Race. Of course the big story is American Kristen Faulkner and how she won as the under dog. But in this podcast we take a close look into exactly what she did to win, what the rivals did, and what this outcome could…

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Inside the Tour de France - Stage 19 Analysis 46:47

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In this episode we take an inside look at the strategy and the outcome of Stage 19 in the Tour de France. We break down how Visma played the race, how Tadej executed the stage win, and what to think of a resurgent Remco.

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Tour de France - In an depth look at the Pogacar vs Vingegaard battle 1:20:11

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In this episode Tour de France pro Tom Danielson dives into this year's big battle between Tadej and Jonas. He breaks down each riders strategy so far and gives a stage by stage analysis into what has worked and what has not. Tom answers the questions how the Giro can impact Tadej's performance in a positive manner as well as taking a closer look a…

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How to Win 59:42

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Everyone chases the win, but few truly have a process to win. In this episode we share our 8-step process to help you win your races, goals, and workouts. We give examples from the World Tour peloton of how each step was created and share stories of how each step works. This is a podcast for everyone whether you are looking to win your first race o…

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The Keys to Training Durability in Cycling / EP 89 53:53

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In this episode of “The Process” we dive into the topic of durability and how it relates to the sport of cycling. We share stories from the pro peloton on how training durability is critical to converting fitness to results as well as we uncover types of training we have found to be the most effective for this. If you are interested in leveraging y…

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Episode 88 - Creating Authentic and Durable Motivation 43:24

2y ago43:24

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We know consistency is a key component to success. But if everyone knows this, why do so many people struggle staying consistent with their work and training? The answer is simple, a lack of motivation. The reality is, even for top professionals, motivation comes and goes. Luckily, there are some changes that can be made to make it easier to create…

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Episode 87 - Post Amputation / Unbound Gravel 1:07:26

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It's ok to try really hard and fail. That is something we have been reminded of in the past week. This week Tom updates us on his finger amputation surgery and his mindset before, during, and after. He takes us through the Black Line Clarity process he used to stay mentally strong despite this challenge and his honest and raw thoughts when seeing h…

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Episode 86 - My Cancer Journey 1:13:28

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Things get personal on this week's episode of the Process Podcast; Tom opens up about his surprise cancer diagnosis and the subsequent decision to amputate the affected finger. He details the massive lifestyle changes he has made to give himself the best possible outcome. Tom and Kourtney reflect on a series of public failures and challenges they'v…

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Episode 85 - The Mid South Gravel: An In Depth Look 1:06:07

2+ y ago1:06:07

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In this episode we go inside The Mid South Gravel, one of America's premiere gravel events. We have guests Lauren De Crescenzo and Holly Mathews join us as we break down the event. Lauren and her teammates went 1,2 in the race with Holly finishing 9th. Together we go into every detail around that event, including our strategy and how the race playe…

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Episode 84 - How To Make Winter Training "Not Suck" 1:24:37

3y ago1:24:37

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Training through the winter presents cyclists with many challenges. And let's face it, often it just plain sucks. On this week's episode of The Process Podcast, Tom and Kourtney discuss strategies to not only make the winter time suck a bit less but also how to optimize your training program and gain a leg up on your competition. We discuss strateg…

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Episode 83 - Creating Momentum in Competition and in Life 55:04

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In this episode we discuss the importance of momentum when taking on challenges both in sport and life. We define what momentum is and then break down our process for creating it. With the Tour de France going on during this podcast, we also look at how Pogacar has lost his momentum and use examples of how our process would help him get it back.…

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Episode 82 - Goals 47:23

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In this episode we have a closer look at goals. With some of our big season goals coming up at Unbound we led a recovery ride talk to discuss how to mentally frame approaching a big goal. While goals initially have a positive intent initially, they can have a negative affect on people as the deadline to meeting approaches. We take you through the b…

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Episode 81 - Inside Lauren De Crescenzo's Tour of the Gila Win 1:16:56

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In this week's episode we take a look back at CINCH RISE's Tour de Gila victory with Lauren De Crescenzo. Tour of the Gila is now America's most prestigious and largest stage race, as well as one of the longest running. Our race was full of adversity, failing, struggling, learning, and in the end, succeeding. Join us as we tell the inspirational st…

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Episode 80 - How To Go Into New Challenges With Confidence 49:07

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We are back with more behind the scenes coaching for this week's episode where we take you into a mindset training session led by Tom Danielson. He dives into how to mentally prepare to find confidence taking on an unknown challenge. Tom details the process need before, during, and after the event. Finally, he concludes with how to overcome failure…

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Episode 79 - Creating Unstoppable Mental Strength 47:51

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In this week's episode we are going to do it a little differently! We welcome you into our CINCH world as you join in on a mental training session with our coaching group. You will learn how to use your mind to create strength during difficult times. Special guest Lauren De Crescenzo joins us to share how she used her mind to overcome many setbacks…

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Episode 78 - Watts With Top EDM Artist and Producer Bear Grillz 1:21:30

3+ y ago1:21:30

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Welcome to this week's episode of The Process Podcast. Music has long been a tool for amateur and pro-cyclists alike. First off, we dive into our proprietary mindset tools and detail how you can use music to elicit desired psychological responses that will support your efforts on and off the bike. After will introduce this week's extraordinary gues…

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Episode 77 - Overcoming Illness 1:02:41

3+ y ago1:02:41

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In this episode we discuss how to deal with illness and your training. Right now we are deep in the Winter months and many are struggling with sickness and or coming back from being knocked down. We bring on CINCH Pro Team Doctor and Cooper University Health Physician Dr Glenn Newell to discuss the best ways to diagnosis and treat the bugs you are …

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Episode 76 - Tour de France Wrap Up 1:19:31

5y ago1:19:31

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What a wild finish to the 2020 Tour de France that was already full of action! We break down the final stages as well as take a closer look into the GC battle and the outcome in the final time trial. What caused the tables to be turned on the last day of racing? Was it strategy, fitness, a bad day, why? Finally, we take a close look at the final da…

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Episode 75 - Tour de France Stages 16 and 17 1:27:38

5y ago1:27:38

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In this episode we take look closely at Tour de France Stages 16 and 17.

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Episode 74 - Tour de France Stages 14 and 15 1:14:33

5y ago1:14:33

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In this episode we dig deep into Tour de France Stages 14 and 15. We uncover the mistakes in the Bora tactics that left Peter Sagan short of a stage win and a big points gain in the green jersey as well as look closely at the heated battle of Pogacar and Roglic for the overall win at the Tour. We also take a close look at why Bernal struggled as we…

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Episode 73 - Tour de France Stage 13 Analysis 1:07:45

5y ago1:07:45

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In this episode we look at all that happened (and there was a lot) in the decisive uphill finish of Stage 13. EF's Dani Martinez emerged the victor whole Roglic and Pogacar separated themselves for the other favorites. Listen to find out how this and more evolved!

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Episode 72 - Tour de France Analysis Stages 6 - 12 2:36:27

5y ago2:36:27

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What an incredible Tour de France it has been! The CINCH team looks closely in depth at stages 6 - 12 analyzing the sprints, the crashes, the strategies, the nutrition, the crosswinds, the climbs, the breakaways, and the key riders.

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Episode 71 - Tour de France Stages 4 - 5 1:16:37

5y ago1:16:37

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We dive deep into the strategy and execution in the Tour de France Stages 4 and 5 . We take an inside look at the top performances of the stage winners, the favorites, and the teams.

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Episode 70 - Tour de France Analysis Stages 1-3 1:35:47

5y ago1:35:47

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In this episode we did deep into the first three stages of the Tour de France. We dig into all the crashes of stage one and what the winner did that stood above the rest. In Stage 2 we expose the warning signs of weakness that some favorites showed as well as how special timing led to the win. In stage 3 we dive into what makes a good tour breakawa…

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Episode 69 - The Teams and Stage Breakdown of the 2020 Tour de France 1:20:35

5y ago1:20:35

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The 2020 Tour de France is going to be one for the history books. In this episode we take an insider look at the teams and the stages that will shape the outcome of the Tour. Listen to learn which stages are the most important, which ones present opportunity for surprises, and which teams to watch during the race.…

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Episode 68 - Criterium Dauphine Analysis & Tour de France Predictions 1:36:16

5y ago1:36:16

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In this episode we unpack the 2020 Criterium du Dauphine, and dive deep into each stage. We dissect who the key players were, the tactics that we used, and how well each performed within their chosen strategies. With the Tour de France just days ahead, we look at the key teams and riders form and execution to predict how the Tour de France will sha…

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Episode 67 - Tour de France : Out of Quarantine a New Rival Emerges to Contend with Ineos 1:01:00

5y ago1:01:00

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Team Ineos (Team Sky) has been the dominant force going into the pandemic, winning the Tour the last five years in a row. However, emerging from the lockdown there is a new team on the block. Jumbo-Visma who, over the quarantine and the last races, appears to have raised the bar over Ineos. In this episode we unpack both teams, their performances i…

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Episode 66 - The Unspoken Danger with Lauren De Crescenzo 1:12:54

5y ago1:12:54

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Road racing is a dangerous sport, but how dangerous does it really have to be? After the tragic high speed crash we saw in the 2020 Tour of Poland, it is clear change must be made to the sport. We chat with pro cyclist Lauren De Crescenzo, a TBI survivor, who endured a similar crash like Fabio Jakobson had in Poland. We dive deep into the dangers o…

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Episode 65 - The Seven Stages of Race Success 1:00:21

5y ago1:00:21

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Do you want to improve your performance in races and competitive events? In this podcast we walk you through the seven stages to find progression and success in your racing performances.

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Episode 64 - COVID - 19 : A Master Cyclist's First Hand Account from Contracting to Recovering 1:04:17

5+ y ago1:04:17

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This week's episode is all about the Coronavirus from a cyclist's perspective when we interview Rob, a masters cyclist from Boulder, Colorado. On March 21st Rob received a phone call that he was in fact positive for Covid-19. We discuss how he contracted the virus—his initial and current symptoms. Along with how he had to self-advocate to get teste…

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Episode 63 - Methods for Testing Performance In Cycling 1:03:52

5+ y ago1:03:52

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With the season upon us, many people are looking for confirmation in the work that they've done as well as look for information on new places they can improve. In this episode we dive into and break down the pros/cons of four popular testing methods: Lactate Threshold/VO2 testing, Metabolic Cart testing, Dexa-scan body composition testing, and Wind…

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Episode 62 - The Blueprint to Winning Gravel Events (and Dirty Kanza) with the Queen of Gravel, Alison Tetrick 1:15:56

5+ y ago1:15:56

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Preparing for a gravel race can be daunting as it is the ultimate test of fitness, equipment, skill, nutrition, mindset, and strategy. Dirty Kanza champion and icon of gravel racing, Alison Tetrick, walks us through each and every detail that it takes to master the worlds biggest and toughest gravel event. This episode will provide you with what yo…