P/1/2: Race Strategy Solo vs On A Team

EVOQ.BIKE Cycling Podcast

Will and I were talking about Swamp Classic as we finished up a 30H week at EVOQ Athlete Camp (woof), and we decided to unwrap some thoughts on what it was like racing solo, versus on a team. Summary: In this conversation, Brendan and Will discuss various topics related to bike racing. They cover strategy and team dynamics, race tactics and decision making, the importance of teammates, organizing a team of all-rounders, communication and check-ins, leading out and sprinting, team dynamics and individual results, knowing yourself and your strengths, the benefits of racing with a team, preparation for time trials, nutrition and hydration for time trials, race experience and performance, and training tips. Takeaways: -Having a strategy and clear communication with your team is important in bike racing. -Understanding the dynamics of the race and making quick decisions is crucial. -Racing with a team can reduce stress and make the race more predictable. -Knowing yourself and your strengths can help you make better decisions during a race. -Proper nutrition and hydration are essential for optimal performance in time trials. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Change of Topic 00:55 Strategy and Team Dynamics 02:18 Race Tactics and Decision Making 03:17 The Importance of Teammates 04:07 Organizing a Team of All-Rounders 05:35 Communication and Check-Ins 06:32 Leading Out and Sprinting 07:28 Team Dynamics and Individual Results 08:24 Knowing Yourself and Your Strengths 09:41 The Benefits of Racing with a Team 11:31 Preparation for Time Trials 13:28 Nutrition and Hydration for Time Trials 15:22 Race Experience and Performance 16:19 Conclusion and Training Tips Man, I miss being on a team, but more on that another time! Hopefully this helps you dial in some race strategy and thoughts! 👋🏽 If you're new to the channel, welcome! Check out some other training resources below. ⭐️If you enjoy the podcast, please Follow on Spotify and Leave a 5 Star Review on Apple. 🔔The best way to support the channel is to SUBSCRIBE and turn ON Notifications so that we can get the best guests to bring you the best interviews possible! ⚡️Check out our sponsor's links below: I personally use these products DAILY, have asked for their support, and want to share them with You! EVOQ Website: https://www.evoq.bike/ Full Blog With Training Tips: www.evoq.bike/blog Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/ThTYry6kuE Subscribe to Our Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ggRc4n Follow Along on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/5889 EVOQ Training Packs: https://www.evoq.bike/training-packs TrainingPeaks Store Programs: https://tinyurl.com/TP-Store Ketones, Delta G Tactical: https://tinyurl.com/DeltaGKetones CODE Brendan for 15% off Lactigo: www.lactigo.com/brendan MORE WATTS and LESS BURN Airofit: https://www.airofit.com/?sca_ref=476545.3AVnm3vdGW Best Chamois Cream: https://www.hellobluecbd.com/, Code Brendan Cordyceps Mushrooms: https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=62 Best shades: https://www.julbo.com/en_us/ Calorify: https://calorify.com Discount Code EVOQ Donate to EVOQ.BIKE for all the Free Content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U3YMCAUEMQ4PC

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