MTB Pro Alex Wild joins the team to discuss how he balances riding pro MTB and a full-time job, how he uses analytics to improve every aspect of his mountain biking ecosystem from equipment to nutrition and training, a breakdown of Alex’s setup with the new Specialized Epic and more in Episode 269 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.
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Topics covered in this episode:
- How Alex started riding MTB
- Alex’s strategy to KOM Old La Honda road
- How Alex balances a full-time job and racing pro MTB
- Alex insights to manage expectations and confidence on race day
- Alex’s racing and training equipment checklist
- How Alex deals with nerves on race day
- Pro tips for a proper MTB race warmup
- How to plan and train for a year-long racing season
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Episode Notes:
- Successful Athletes Podcast 10 – Selfless Self-Improvement: How Carly Williamson Used Cycling To Care And Cope
- ICE Friction Technology: Chain Lubricant
- Roval Alpinist CLX Wheels
- Alex Wild’s Old La Honda Road KOM Attempt
- MyFitnessPal
- Maurten Sports Fuel
- Science in Sport Endurance Fuel
- EWS Northstar California
- Bike Yoke Dropper Posts
- Specialized Fast Trak Tire
- Specialized Renegade Tire
- Specialized Butcher Tire
- Specialized Epic
- Specialized Brain Technology
- Roval SL Wheels
- Orange Seal Tubeless Sealant
- DNA Cycling Custom Cycling Apparel
- USWE Outlander Hydration Pack
- Specialized Prevail Helmet
- Specialized Evade Helmet
- Specialized SWAT MTB XC Box
- TrainerRoad Quick Clip – What Happens in Your Body When You Warm Up?
- Shimano XTR