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(00:21) Most wanted Bike Christmas wish list?
(33:12) How to Overcome ‘Wobbly Hips’ While Cycling Out of the Saddle?
(42:12) Why Don’t pro CX riders use laced shoes?
(43:00) Why Are Cyclists Ditching the Drops?
(46:08) Are Pre-Race Gels Effective for Short Races?
(47:56) Does TR sponsor Pro athletes?
(50:16) Maximizing Aero Gains: trainable aero positions indoors to make you faster outdoors!
(01:04:18) Hydration vs. Bathroom Breaks: Tips for Balancing Fluid Intake During Long Rides?
(01:13:52) "Advice for heavier athletes: Balancing Strength and Strategy for the best result!
(01:24:35) Rock Climbing to Cycling: Strategies for Excelling in Climbs as a New Cyclist
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I’m still on the fence with the HDrop device.
Managed to get mine dialed via @Dr_Alex_Harrison 's Saturday Morning app. I didn’t need to pee at at any of my ultra gravel or XCM races after starting to use the app. Potassium is a nice to have, but not a must have in your mix. I’ve gone through almost 680g of Sodium Citrate and find it a LOT easier on the gut than salt.
Nate: I just got a message on this, I’m gunna see it after this [podcast]… if that goes right, I’m going to have certain people on the forum start using it, like tomorrow. Wait, it’s already gonna be live… to more people, and then if that works we’re going to go Early Access for people. And then…
Haha. On the climbing → cyclist. There’s one truth I’ve learned…you can’t tell how fast a cyclist is by looking at them (beyond the obvious limits). It just doesn’t track.
I do enjoy visiting a Trader Joe’s when I go to a city that has one, but thankfully our local Walmart, Kroger, and Publix have all the groceries we need! (not just frozen potatoes)
On the food topic, at what point (if any) are the nutrients all/mostly cooked out of food? And do we lose the fiber when blending food? I could, and have, researched this in the past, but I am just curious to bring it up here after this episode’s conversation. What are y’all’s (yes, two apostrophes) thoughts and experiences? Related but not critical, I feel like I remember Woody Harrelson taking a big stance against over-cooking food some years ago…?
Finally got a chance to watch this week’s podcast.
One thing I couldn’t help but wonder… do bike races not comp elite entires? I would have to think that race directors would love to have an athlete such as @IvyAudrain (pro rider, podcaster, TR employee, etc.) at the race to promote… and at bare minimum offer free entry.
It might be worth shooting an email to ask. And if this is not a thing in the bike world it absolutely should be!
Per the section about TR not sponsoring athletes, Ted King just shared on IG that he’s doubling down on training this offseason (he doesn’t hide the fact he’s a TR user). Could we get him on an upcoming episode? Some inspiration for us ‘masters’ types?
For all of the thought that Jonathan seems to put into his fuel and hydration, the Saturday app just makes it simple, and tells you exactly how many servings of whatever product you choose (or just salt or sodium citrate if you prefer). I’d guess he doesn’t want to push another app, but I think it would be better to push something that’s neutral rather than a product line like PH.
So PH’s 500 product requires you to use two servings in two bottles to achieve 500mg? I.e. each serving is 250? No wonder everyone is easily confused. However well written on a website, a serving should match the headline number, in my opinion.
Sodium chloride until I die (or develop severe GI distress in my next big day, at which point I’m switching to Sodium citrate).
I can’t fault them specifically for low carb numbers. There are lots of hydration products with no or little carbs. The minimal carbs help to absorb the sodium, I think? It allows easy and clear separation between your sodium dosing and your carb dosing. You can always add supplemental carbs or electrolytes yourself, but not take them away.
Yes, the minimal carbs help with absorption. On the bike I mostly eat food for carbs. Separating hydration and carbs has generally worked better for me.
(not just frozen potatoes)
