Noah Granigan, a professional cyclist, discusses his background in cycling and his focus on criterium races. He talks about his experience racing in stage races and the challenges he faced in making the transition to stage racing. Granigan also shares insights into his training approach, which includes a mix of volume, intensity, and neuromuscular workouts. He emphasizes the importance of race-specific training and the mental aspect of racing. Granigan reflects on his experience at the national championships and the difficulty of competing against World Tour riders. Thanks, Noah! Follow him on IG here:https://www.instagram.com/noahgranigan/Chapters:00:00 Welcome!00:45 Introduction and Background05:35 Transitioning to Criterium Races10:46 Training Approach18:22 Race-Specific Training25:03 The Mental Aspect of Racing33:01 Competing Against World Tour Riders36:23 The Power of Consistency in Training and Nutrition43:26 The Significance of Proper Nutrition for Recovery and Performance55:15 The Impact of Equipment and Technology on Performance01:05:32 Consistency in Training for Optimal Performance01:09:03 Coaching Services and Race Insights from Noah Granigan