Dialed Health's Derek Teel joins Jonathan for a discussion on modern geometry, mixed wheel sizes, a a deep dive on nutrition, weight management and strength training for mountain bikers. Enjoy!

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Topics covered in this episode:

• Dialed Health: https://dialedhealth.com/

• Derek’s Free Core Training Program: https://dialedhealth.com/programs/no-equipement-core-workout• Derek’s Total Body Dumbbell Program: https://dialedhealth.com/programs/total-body-dumbbell-workout

• Pinkbike Fantasy Leagues: https://www.pinkbike.com/contest/fantasy/enduro/

• Cape Epic thoughts

• Yolanda Neff is a downhill racer!?

• Are mixed wheelsize bikes the next thing?

• EWS thoughts

• Updates from the XC world

• Payson McElveen's White Rim Record

• New Rockshox Suspension: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/first-ride-rockshoxs-updated-lyrik-and-new-deluxe-shock.html

• New Race Face cranks: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/race-face-launches-its-new-next-sl-crankset.html

• Santa Cruz Megatower: https://www.pinkbike.com/news/first-ride-santa-cruz-megatower.html

• Stumpjumper EVO

• How to get rid of back pain on the bike

• How to maintain the SB100 Switch Infinity link

• Yoga for MTB riders

• SRAM Eagle AXS thoughts

• How to lose weight like a cyclist

• A guide to macro and calorie counting

• High carb vs. low carb

• Carb cycling and nutrient timing

• A guide to periodized training

• How to fit in strength training with cycling

• Strength training exercises for MTB athletes

• Is strength training cross-training?

• How to manage a caloric defecit

• The Bontrager ION 200RT and Flare RT light set: https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/equipment/cycling-accessories/bike-lights/bike-light-sets/bontrager-ion-200-rt/flare-rt-light-set/p/23710/?colorCode=black

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