It's August 1st, which means #crossiscoming in approximately 6 weeks. It's time to get serious about training, honing cross-specific skills, and prepare the body for the demands of cyclocross. Have no fear our "oh shh*t six week cyclocross training plan is here! This week on the FasCat podcast, Coach Frank and Jackson talk about the 10 key cyclocross training components of our 6 weeks to cyclocross plan, which includes plyometrics, technique drills, cyclocross specific running training, and more. If you're serious about cross, get out your notepad and find your local park. It's training time.

6 weeks to cyclocross plan: https://fascat.wpengine.com/training-plans/cyclocross-training-plan/

Coach Brandon's #secretTraining to race or not to race: https://fascat.wpengine.com/tips/secrettraining-to-race-or-not-to-race/

FasCat Cycling forum: https://forum.fascat.wpengine.com/

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It’s August 1st, which means #crossiscoming in approximately 6 weeks. It’s time to get serious about training, honing cross-specific skills, and prepare the body for the demands of cyclocross. Have no fear our “oh shh*t six week cyclocross…

We're about 3 weeks away from the inaugural Steamboat Gravel race, and Coach Frank recently pre-rode the critical 100 miles of the 140 race. From pacing and training to equipment and course conditions, we're here this week on the podcast to break down everything you need to know about key preparation for this event.

In the podcast, we cover:

• The 3 "tricky" sections of the course and important notes about road conditions and climbs/descents
• What equipment to run: shoes/pedals, tires, and hydration and food systems
• Training: what specific training protocols to be done in this final block before August 18th
• Why Foundation Training will be a key factor: https://stream.foundationtraining.com/categories/freebies

Mid-Week Interval Workout: SBTG Ramps, 2 x 10 minutes:

For more info on SBTGRVL, check out https://sbtgrvl.com/ and their YouTube channel for some course clips: https://youtu.be/bGb04CCY6rg

And of course, for more training tips, discussions, and resources, check out http://fascat.wpengine.com and our forum, http://forum.fascat.wpengine.com.

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We’re about 3 weeks away from the inaugural Steamboat Gravel race, and Coach Frank recently pre-rode the critical 100 miles of the 140 race. From pacing and training to equipment and course conditions, we’re here this week on…

This week on the pod, we have a special episode for you featuring our very own TT specialist, Coach Isaiah Newkirk! Isaiah races professionally for the 303 Project cycling team, and is a strong disciple of the time trial. Coach Frank and Isaiah sit down to discuss the in's and out's of time trial performance from training to equipment to racing.

Follow Isaiah on Instagram: @isaiah.newkirk

For more training tips, visit http://fascat.wpengine.com/tips

21133Check out our 40km Time Trial Training Plan if you're looking to improve your TT this season.

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This week on the pod, we have a special episode for you featuring our very own TT specialist, Coach Isaiah Newkirk! Isaiah races professionally for the 303 Project cycling team, and is a strong disciple of the time…

Summer is here, which means training and racing on the bike is being ramped up, goals are being achieved, and we can finally be outside more. However, it's also a time to revisit our nutrition and maybe lose those lagging couple extra pounds or just dial things in to train harder and recovery even better during big training and racing blocks.

Coach Frank and Jackson sit down to talk through 3 very important and relevant topics in this conversation:

1. Using your powermeter to track caloric expenditure & quantify weight loss
2. Fiber & satiety as it relates to healthy nutrition, and of course
3. your #WinningInTheKitchen Grocery Shopping List

We'd love for you to join the discussion about our podcast on forum.fascat.wpengine.com

It's a great discussion that is always a popular topic, so please share with your friends, teammates, and family members who may need some extra nutrition help this season! Thanks for listening.

Find the FasCat podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Follow us on social: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Intro music: David Cutter Music.

21127Shop our best training plan for in-season Gravel racing.

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Summer is here, which means training and racing on the bike is being ramped up, goals are being achieved, and we can finally be outside more. However, it’s also a time to revisit our nutrition and maybe lose…

We are asked constantly about different pieces of gear, what's the best bang for your buck, what kind of cycling computer to buy, which tires to use for X race, etc. With the cycling season in full swing, we decided to stop by Excel Sports, our local cycling superstore to record a podcast walking through our favorite items at the $50, $100, $250, $500, and $1,000 price points.

The whole purpose is to share our recommendations as cycling coaches for products that have a very tangible and practical application for your training and performance, in order to ride faster and perform better. For this reason, we didn't discuss carbon wheels or frames, pedals or shoes, but instead focused on the "little" things that you might not think about as essential items for cycling success.

For all your cycling gear needs, definitely check out Excel Sports and remember your FasCat Team Discount for being a part of our community. http://excelsports.com

Products mentioned:

$50

FasCat Training Plans

GU Roctane Ultra Endurance Formula

Wahoo TICKR

Spotify Premium

Whole Foods shopping

20958From the Home of Sweet Spot, Sweet Spot #4 Polarized will take your game to the next level. Quickly!

$100

Panaracer GravelKing Tires

CamelBak Chase Hydration Vest

$250

Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT

WHOOP

$500

EVOC bike case

Ultegra Stages Powermeter

Instant Pot/Vitamix

$1000

Normatec MVP Recovery Boots

SciCon Bike Travel Case

Thanks for listening, and subscribe to the podcast to hear more! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fascat-cycling-training-tips-podcast/id1381614039

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We are asked constantly about different pieces of gear, what’s the best bang for your buck, what kind of cycling computer to buy, which tires to use for X race, etc. With the cycling season in full swing,…