EVOQ.BIKE Cycling Podcast

Heat Training, Sprint Workouts & Race Prep with Alex Kirsch, Lidl-Trek


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In this conversation, professional cyclist Alex Kirsch shares insights into his career, training regimen, and experiences in Grand Tours. He discusses the importance of planning and trusting the training process, the incorporation of new techniques like heat training, and the significance of motor-pacing and strength training in enhancing performance. Kirsch emphasizes the role of experience in understanding one's body and adjusting training accordingly, providing a comprehensive look at the life of a professional cyclist.

Thanks, Alex! Find him on IG here:
https://www.instagram.com/kirschalex92/
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome!

00:53 Who is Alex Kirsch & Grand Tours

02:54 Tour de France & Netflix's Unchained

05:11 Training: Season Break, Feeling Race Ready, Fine Tuning

11:51 Experience, Training Notes, New Studies

20:16 Heat Training & "Bro Science"

28:20 Strength Training

35:04 Career Goals, Long Races, Nutrition

41:54 Grand Tour Effect & Torque Training

47:41 Nutrition & Supplements

52:33 Favorite Workout

59:15 Training Reflections


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