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What is Threshold? What is FTP? What is the difference, and how does it impact your training and racing?
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Want to lose a few pounds? This episode is for you!
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Noah and Conor discuss how the best athletes maintain a healthy relationship with their training regimen, the balance between structure and freedom, and draw on words of wisdom from Christian's blog!
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Noah and Conor share strategies to optimize focus, hydration, nutrition, warmup, staging, and more in the 48hr leading up to the start of your next event!
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X-Factors are the qualities and habits that predispose an athlete to elite level performance on the bike! The original two-part X-Factors series helped put The Second Echelon on the map over 5 years ago, and it's time for an important review! Saddle up, clip in, and get ready for free speed- this is X-Factors Part 1 & 2 combined and streamlined!
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Noah and Conor discuss common mistakes to avoid and winning strategies to utilize at your first/next stage race! Topics include fitness, recovery, nutrition, and strategy!
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Picking up right where #155 left off, Noah and Conor discuss fads and trends in the performance equipment space like dropper posts and aero helmets, and bring you up to speed on tires, top accessory picks, and more!
Topics Include:
Recommended Tire Width (Road, MTB, Gravel)
Tire Pressures & Characteristics (Road, MTB, Gravel)
Tubeless Tires (for Road?)
Dropper Posts (for Road & Gravel?)
Spare Equipment Minimums
Handlebar, Stem, and Seatpost Materials & Characteristics
Aero Handlebars
Aero Helmets
Aero Socks & Shoe Covers
Ceramic Bearings
Oversized Pulley Wheels
Lighting Recommendations
Frame & Handlebar Bags
Future Predictions
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-- LMNT - 1000mg Sodium, 200mg Potassium, 60mg Magnesium
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Are you ready to build your next race machine? Considering making an upgrade to the trusty steed? Curious about dipping your toes into a new discipline, but don't know where to start with your bike purchase? Noah and Conor provide buyers guidance and delve into the evolution of performance, features, and characteristics of framesets, wheels, and groupsets for Road, MTB, Gravel, Track, and Time Trial! Clip in and take a spin with this episode to make sure you get exactly what you want and need with your next purchase!
Topics Include...
Frame Materials
Frame Shapes & Attributes
Road & Mountain Bike Capability/Features
Gravel Bikes & Full Suspension
Aero Optimization for Road, TT, and Track
The Four Grades of MTB
Wheel Widths
Wheel Aerodynamics
Dura Ace vs Ultegra vs 105
Shimano vs SRAM
And More!
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- Williams Racing Academy - World-Class Coaching and Training for Cyclists since 1999. Find more info and start your service today at www.williamsracingacademy.com
- Belgium Racing Experience- Premiere Racing Camps in Belgium, est. 2011 - now accepting deposits for 2023 https://www.belgiumracingexperience.com/
- Yellow Rose Cycling Wheels - Hand-built custom wheels & premium service from WRA's own Oscar Salazar, right here in Texas. Build the wheelset of your dreams today at yrcwheels.com
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How do you get THAT sponsor? How do you get on THAT team? Noah and Conor are here with answers!
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- Williams Racing Academy - World-Class Coaching and Training for Cyclists since 1999. Find more info and start your service today at www.williamsracingacademy.com
- Belgium Racing Experience- Premiere Racing Camps in Belgium, est. 2011 - now accepting deposits for 2023 https://www.belgiumracingexperience.com/
- Yellow Rose Cycling Wheels - Hand-built custom wheels & premium service from WRA's own Oscar Salazar, right here in Texas. Build the wheelset of your dreams today at yrcwheels.com
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Christian and Noah discuss a common question- "What is minimum age an athlete need be before joining WRA?", but the answer leads to a broader conversation with actionable recommendations for both those who aspire to the Elite ranks as well as Novices collecting early experience. If you're a masters athlete, 20-40 adult, parent of a junior, or junior athlete, this episode has something for you!
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-- LMNT - 1000mg Sodium, 200mg Potassium, 60mg Magnesium
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Noah and Christian Williams went to Colorado Springs to represent WRA & BRE at the 2022 USA Cycling Coaching Summit. They sit down to recap the events, takeaways, and hopes for the future as a new chapter of American Cycling begins!
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- LMNT - 1000mg Sodium, 200mg Potassium, 60mg Magnesium
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Christian is back with Noah to discuss the challenges of upgrading too fast, and practical guidelines you can follow to ensure you've mastered your current category before making another leap forward!
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-- LMNT - 1000mg Sodium, 200mg Potassium, 60mg Magnesium
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The Apex Protocol is the daily guide to expressing and manifesting your inner Apex Predator! Designed with Professional and Elite Athletes in mind, these keys to success are just as useful no matter where you are in your cycling journey!
- The Second Echelon is proudly brought to you by...
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- Belgium Racing Experience- Premiere Racing Camps in Belgium, est. 2011 - now accepting deposits for 2023 https://www.belgiumracingexperience.com/
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WRA gets this question a lot! Noah and Conor address the universal considerations and the different levels of clubs and teams, and pros and cons of each! Are you considering joining a team for the first time, or making a change for next year? This episode is for you!
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- Yellow Rose Cycling Wheels - Hand-built custom wheels & premium service from WRA's own Oscar Salazar, right here in Texas. Build the wheelset of your dreams today at yrcwheels.com
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In the scariest Second Echelon ever, Conor and Noah discuss what happens in your body when you drink alcohol! Don't worry though, listen to the end to learn how to maximize the fun and minimize the compromise with your next podium champagne!
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Christian is back to share WRA's secret to success during the Holiday Season AND philosophy on strength training for cyclists, common misconceptions around strength training, and how to efficiently integrate strength training into your plan.
- The Second Echelon is proudly brought to you by...
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- Yellow Rose Cycling Wheels - Hand-built custom wheels & premium service from WRA's own Oscar Salazar, right here in Texas. Build the wheelset of your dreams today at yrcwheels.com
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Christian is back to discuss how to build your fitness foundation simply and effectively! And, how to determine whether you should you take time away from structured training at the end of your racing season! Do you feel like your training plan is hanging over you day in, day out? If not, or if you already have, where do you start your training build for 2023? How long and how much base should you do? What even is ''base"!?
- The Second Echelon is proudly brought to you by...
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- Williams Racing Academy - World-Class Coaching and Training for Cyclists since 1999. Find more info and start your service today at www.williamsracingacademy.com
- Belgium Racing Experience- Premiere Racing Camps in Belgium, est. 2011 - now accepting deposits for 2023 https://www.belgiumracingexperience.com/
- LMNT - 1000mg Sodium, 200mg Potassium, 60mg Magnesium
Hydrate with LMNT off the bike!
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Noah and Conor discuss updated electrolyte recommendations, misconceptions around hydration, optimal daily electrolyte targets, timing your hydration for maximum performance, and weigh the pros and cons of various electrolyte supplements.
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- Williams Racing Academy - World-Class Coaching and Training for Cyclists since 1999. Find more info and start your service today at www.williamsracingacademy.com
- LMNT - 1000mg Sodium, 200mg Potassium, 60mg Magnesium
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- Yellow Rose Cycling Wheels - Hand-built custom wheels & premium service from WRA's own Oscar Salazar, right here in Texas. Build the wheelset of your dreams today at yrcwheels.com
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A new era is upon us! Do you experience hip pain while riding? What about knee flare? Would you like to be more comfortable AND aerodynamic? Ready to eliminate pedal strikes? Can shorter cranks really deliver? Won't you lose torque? All that and more in this week's episode!
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It's Training New Year, and you may be considering adding structure to or changing the structure of your training regimen! Do you want to get the MOST out of your time on the bike? Noah and Conor outline the difference between training and coaching, what each should entail, the typical service offerings by the industry to competitive cyclists, the pros and cons of each, how to determine what level of training is right for you, and what questions you should ask before starting service with a new coach!
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