How Keegan Swenson Won Unbound Gravel, Altitude, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 421

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

(0:00) Welcome!

(1:00) Keegan’s nutrition strategy at Unbound

(22:17) What tools and spares did Keegan carry with him for Unbound

(25:46) Unbound Gravel tire choice

(31:54) How did Keegan get through the mud so well?

(33:27) How to stop mud from accumulating on your bike

(42:46) How to know whether you should chase an attack or let it go

How to let a disappointing result motivate you

(49:46) How Keegan manages pressure to perform and self doubt

(59:48) How to adjust your training plan for high altitude

(1:09:30) Common mistakes that make you slower

How to balance structured and unstructured training

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