Welcome to Part 3 of our three-part series on stage racing!

This mini-series is brought to you by coach Isaiah from the Tuscon Bicycle Classic Stage Race where Coach Ricky and Coach Zach were both racing for Project Echelon.

The Tuscon Bicycle Classic is a large stage race and has always been a big staple for pro riders as an early-season race.

Coach Isaiah interviews the two on their mental and physical preparation – giving you an inside look into how pro bike racers prepare for each stage in a stage race.

They also chat through what the next stage is and what some of their race tactics are, how the previous stage went in general, and what goes on behind the scenes at a pro stage race.

Be sure to check out Part 1 and 2 first!