Cape Epic 2023: Special Episode! - Ask a Cycling Coach 408

TL;DR

Three Trainer Road employees, Tiffany, Rossouw, and Keegan, discuss their preparations and goals for the upcoming Cape Epic mountain bike race.

Transcript

Welcome to a special episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach podcast presented by Trainer Road. I'm Coach Jonathan Lean. I'm joined by three of my colleagues here at Trainer Road, but they're, uh, super cool colleagues cuz they're racing Cape Epic, . It's pretty amazing. Uh, we wanted to shed shed some light on this. Give you some names to follow and gi... Read More

Key Insights

• 🧘 The prologue and stage four provide opportunities to improve positions on the general classification.
• 🥵 Heat acclimatization and increasing training volume are crucial for race preparation.
• 🗯️ Managing nutrition and finding the right balance of carbs and caffeine intake is essential for sustained energy levels during the race.

Questions & Answers

Q: How are Tiffany, Rossouw, and Keegan preparing for the Cape Epic race?

They have increased their training volume, focused on heat acclimatization, and worked on their nutrition strategies to ensure peak performance.

Q: What nutrition strategies are Tiffany, Rossouw, and Keegan implementing?

They aim to consume around 60 grams of carbs per hour during the race, using a mix of gels, solid food, and electrolyte drinks. They also focus on improving their gut's ability to handle the increased carbohydrate intake.

Q: Which stage are they looking forward to the most?

Tiffany is excited about the prologue and stage four time trial, as they provide an opportunity to improve their positions on the general classification. Keegan is looking forward to the last stage, which features familiar trails and presents the chance to finish the race on a high note.

Q: Which stage do they feel apprehensive about?

Stage one, with its difficult terrain and intense competition, is a source of apprehension for all three riders. Additionally, stage five, a challenging transfer stage, poses a significant physical challenge.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Tiffany, Rossouw, and Keegan are participating in the Cape Epic mountain bike race.

• They discuss their team names, sponsors, and partners for the race.

• Heat acclimatization, nutrition, and training volume are key factors in their race preparations.