Ask A Cycling Coach - Trainerroad Podcast

Keegan Swenson is one of the fastest pro mountain bikers in the USA, and we took a deep dive into the Stans / Pivot Pro Team rider's hard-fought second place at the Epic Rides Carson City Off-Road. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE - Hardtail or full suspension: Which is best? - How the pros carry spares and tools - A tube carrying hack you need to know about - Long sleeve jersey or arm warmers - What the pros eat before a big race - How pro riders plan their race nutrition - On-the-bike nutrition hacks - Why mountain bike races start hard - Why the pros ride singletrack different than all of us - How many times can the pros attack? - Why a higher threshold is almost always a good solution - When to know if you should lead or not on the trail - Why technical trails might actually be an opportunity for rest - Tips on how to follow a rider in singletrack - When does drafting come into play in a mountain