How Matt Beers Became So Fast, Lifetime Grand Prix, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 471

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(0:00) Welcome!
(0:44) How did Matt get into Mountain biking?
(02:00) Matt’s stats Height/Weight
(02:31) What made Matt decide on mountain biking?
(04:44) Matt’s mind-blowing first FTP test results
(09:32) Matt’s biggest learning about nutrition
(11:28) What is Matt’s FTP?
(13:04) How to manage nutrition when you burn so many calories
(19:11) Sweat Testing
(20:50) What is Matt’s nutrition strategy?
(24:36) Cape Epic
(25:19) The difference that took Matt from participant to winner
(30:11) The potential of racing in the pro peloton
(33:16) What benefits did Matt get from 20hr indoor training weeks?
(39:07) Matt’s tips for winning Epic
(41:59) Matt’s perspective on the Lifetime Grand Prix
(46:31) Matt’s Bike setup
(51:16) What made Matt pick XC over DH and Enduro?

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It’s nice to know that super humans have real issues with fueling like the rest of us, but also that you CAN train yourself to minimize the impacts and EAT MORE!!

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Some really nice insights.

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He became so fast because he was made that way…good lord he has amazing power. Very entertaining podcast and great to hear about his history in the sport. I’m stoked to see how he does at this weekend’s BWR.
Podcast like these are great!

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An initial 420 watt threshold is insane

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Sure is. I am 6’ 4” and was hoping to hear he’s competitive with lower numbers. The 480 or whatever he said he’s at now is just amazing. I’m at the end of my ramp tests at 380-400…. The idea of holding 100 WATTS MORE THAN THAT FOR 40-60 minutes (!) is just crazy. I’m in awe dude!!

Joe

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How did he become so fast? Picked the right parents! I’m calling my mom to lodge a complaint :rage:

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