The Second Echelon

Noah and Christian Williams went to Colorado Springs to represent WRA & BRE at the 2022 USA Cycling Coaching Summit. They sit down to recap the events, takeaways, and hopes for the future as a new chapter of American Cycling begins!

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Christian is back with Noah to discuss the challenges of upgrading too fast, and practical guidelines you can follow to ensure you've mastered your current category before making another leap forward!

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The Apex Protocol is the daily guide to expressing and manifesting your inner Apex Predator!  Designed with Professional and Elite Athletes in mind, these keys to success are just as useful no matter where you are in your cycling journey! 

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- Williams Racing Academy - World-Class Coaching and Training for Cyclists since 1999. Find more info and start your service today at www.williamsracingacademy.com

- 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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WRA gets this question a lot! Noah and Conor address the universal considerations and the different levels of clubs and teams, and pros and cons of each! Are you considering joining a team for the first time, or making a change for next year? This episode is for you!

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- Williams Racing Academy - World-Class Coaching and Training for Cyclists since 1999. Find more info and start your service today at www.williamsracingacademy.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

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

- LMNT - 1000mg Sodium, 200mg Potassium, 60mg Magnesium
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In the scariest Second Echelon ever, Conor and Noah discuss what happens in your body when you drink alcohol! Don't worry though, listen to the end to learn how to maximize the fun and minimize the compromise with your next podium champagne! 

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- Williams Racing Academy - World-Class Coaching and Training for Cyclists since 1999. Find more info and start your service today at www.williamsracingacademy.com

- MODE CBD (Get 20% OFF Use Code: echelon20 at Checkout)
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- LMNT - 1000mg Sodium, 200mg Potassium, 60mg Magnesium
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https://drinklmnt.com/ and @drinklmnt 

- 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

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

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Christian is back to share WRA's secret to success during the Holiday Season AND philosophy on strength training for cyclists, common misconceptions around strength training, and how to efficiently integrate strength training into your plan.

- The Second Echelon is proudly brought to you by...

- Jakroo Custom Apparel - https://www.jakroo.com/us/ AND check out the WRA Team Store store at www.williamsracingacademy.com

- Williams Racing Academy - World-Class Coaching and Training for Cyclists since 1999. Find more info and start your service today at www.williamsracingacademy.com

- MODE CBD (Get 20% OFF Use Code: echelon20 at Checkout)
yourmode.co  and  @modecbd - https://www.instagram.com/modecbd/

- LMNT - 1000mg Sodium, 200mg Potassium, 60mg Magnesium
Hydrate with LMNT off the bike!
https://drinklmnt.com/ and @drinklmnt

- 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

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

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Christian is back to discuss how to build your fitness foundation simply and effectively! And, how to determine whether you should you take time away from structured training at the end of your racing season! Do you feel like your training plan is hanging over you day in, day out?  If not, or if you already have, where do you start your training build for 2023? How long and how much base should you do? What even is ''base"!?

- The Second Echelon is proudly brought to you by...

- Jakroo Custom Apparel - https://www.jakroo.com/us/ AND check out the WRA Team Store store at www.williamsracingacademy.com

- MODE CBD (Get 20% OFF Use Code: echelon20 at Checkout)
yourmode.co  and  @modecbd - https://www.instagram.com/modecbd/

- Williams Racing Academy - World-Class Coaching and Training for Cyclists since 1999. Find more info and start your service today at www.williamsracingacademy.com

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

- LMNT - 1000mg Sodium, 200mg Potassium, 60mg Magnesium
Hydrate with LMNT off the bike!
https://drinklmnt.com/ and @drinklmnt

- 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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Noah and Conor discuss updated electrolyte recommendations, misconceptions around hydration, optimal daily electrolyte targets, timing your hydration for maximum performance, and weigh the pros and cons of various electrolyte supplements.

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- MODE CBD (Get 20% OFF Use Code: echelon20 at Checkout)
yourmode.co  and  @modecbd - https://www.instagram.com/modecbd/

- Williams Racing Academy - World-Class Coaching and Training for Cyclists since 1999. Find more info and start your service today at www.williamsracingacademy.com

- LMNT - 1000mg Sodium, 200mg Potassium, 60mg Magnesium
Hydrate with LMNT off the bike!
https://drinklmnt.com/ and @drinklmnt

- 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

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

- ZYM (Get 30% OFF Use Code: Z-WRA at Checkout)
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- Freight Training Plans- Professional-grade training plans for cyclists, backed by 25 years of experience and proven science. Plans starting at $45, shop now at https://freighttrainingplans.com/

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A new era is upon us! Do you experience hip pain while riding? What about knee flare? Would you like to be more comfortable AND aerodynamic? Ready to eliminate pedal strikes? Can shorter cranks really deliver? Won't you lose torque? All that and more in this week's episode!

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-Freight Training Plans- Professional-grade training plans for cyclists, backed by 25 years of experience and proven science. Plans starting at $45, shop now at https://freighttrainingplans.com/

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It's Training New Year, and you may be considering adding structure to or changing the structure of your training regimen! Do you want to get the MOST out of your time on the bike?  Noah and Conor outline the difference between training and coaching, what each should entail, the typical service offerings by the industry to competitive cyclists, the pros and cons of each, how to determine what level of training is right for you, and what questions you should ask before starting service with a new coach! 

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-Williams Racing Academy - World-Class Coaching and Training for Cyclists since 1999. Check out our services and Jakroo store at www.williamsracingacademy.com

-Belgium Racing Experience- Premiere Racing Camps in Belgium, est. 2011 https://www.belgiumracingexperience.com/

-Freight Training Plans- Professional-grade training plans for cyclists, backed by 25 years of experience and proven science. Plans starting at $45, shop now at https://freighttrainingplans.com/

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