What is Threshold? What is FTP? What is the difference, and how does it impact your training and racing?

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Want to lose a few pounds? This episode is for you!

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Noah and Conor discuss how the best athletes maintain a healthy relationship with their training regimen, the balance between structure and freedom, and draw on words of wisdom from Christian's blog!

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Noah and Conor share strategies to optimize focus, hydration, nutrition, warmup, staging, and more in the 48hr leading up to the start of your next event!

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X-Factors are the qualities and habits that predispose an athlete to elite level performance on the bike! The original two-part X-Factors series helped put The Second Echelon on the map over 5 years ago, and it's time for an important review! Saddle up, clip in, and get ready for free speed- this is X-Factors Part 1 & 2 combined and streamlined!

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Noah and Conor discuss common mistakes to avoid and winning strategies to utilize at your first/next stage race! Topics include fitness, recovery, nutrition, and strategy!

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Picking up right where #155 left off, Noah and Conor discuss fads and trends in the performance equipment space like dropper posts and aero helmets, and bring you up to speed on tires, top accessory picks, and more!

Topics Include:
Recommended Tire Width (Road, MTB, Gravel)
Tire Pressures & Characteristics (Road, MTB, Gravel)
Tubeless Tires (for Road?)
Dropper Posts (for Road & Gravel?)
Spare Equipment Minimums
Handlebar, Stem, and Seatpost Materials & Characteristics
Aero Handlebars
Aero Helmets
Aero Socks & Shoe Covers
Ceramic Bearings
Oversized Pulley Wheels
Lighting Recommendations
Frame & Handlebar Bags
Future Predictions

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Are you ready to build your next race machine? Considering making an upgrade to the trusty steed? Curious about dipping your toes into a new discipline, but don't know where to start with your bike purchase?  Noah and Conor provide buyers guidance and delve into the evolution  of performance, features, and characteristics of framesets, wheels, and groupsets for Road, MTB, Gravel, Track, and Time Trial!  Clip in and take a spin with this episode to make sure you get exactly what you want and need with your next purchase!

Topics Include...
Frame Materials
Frame Shapes & Attributes
Road & Mountain Bike Capability/Features
Gravel Bikes & Full Suspension
Aero Optimization for Road, TT, and Track
The Four Grades of MTB
Wheel Widths
Wheel Aerodynamics
Dura Ace vs Ultegra vs 105
Shimano vs SRAM
And More!

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How do you get THAT sponsor? How do you get on THAT team? Noah and Conor are here with answers! 

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- Belgium Racing Experience- Premiere Racing Camps in Belgium, est. 2011 - now accepting deposits for 2023 https://www.belgiumracingexperience.com/

- Yellow Rose Cycling Wheels - Hand-built custom wheels & premium service from WRA's own Oscar Salazar, right here in Texas. Build the wheelset of your dreams today at yrcwheels.com

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Christian and Noah discuss a common question- "What is minimum age an athlete need be before joining WRA?", but the answer leads to a broader conversation with actionable recommendations for both those who aspire to the Elite ranks as well as Novices collecting early experience. If you're a masters athlete, 20-40 adult, parent of a junior,  or junior athlete, this episode has something for you!

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-- LMNT - 1000mg Sodium, 200mg Potassium, 60mg Magnesium
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