Svein Tuft, a former professional cyclist, shares his journey from being a mountain climber to becoming a successful bike racer. He talks about his experiences living in Andorra and the Kootenays, and the differences between the two locations. Tuft also discusses the challenges of riding in remote areas and the importance of having a satellite receiver for emergencies. He reflects on his racing career, including his time with Symmetrics and Garmin, and the lessons he learned along the way. Svein Tuft shares his cycling journey, from joining GreenEdge to retiring and being convinced to ride another year. He emphasizes the importance of team culture and unity in achieving success. Tuft reflects on the evolution of the sport and the peak of human physiology in cycling. He discusses his training approach, focusing on building a strong base and experimenting with different methods. Tuft also highlights the need for personalized coaching and the dangers of following a one-size-fits-all approach. He concludes by discussing the importance of strength training for long-term health. Svein Tuft discusses the importance of functional strength and maintaining a healthy body after retirement from professional cycling. He emphasizes the balance between weightlifting and endurance training, as well as the need to preserve VO2 max as we age. Tuft shares his personal experience of transitioning from a professional cycling career to finding his niche in life, highlighting the challenges and the constant search for purpose. He also reflects on the significance of living in the present moment and appreciating the unique experiences that life offers.Thanks, Svein! You can find him on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/svein.tuft/Chapters: 00:00 Welcome00:49 Introduction and Living in the Kootenays02:36 Exploring Remote Areas and the Importance of a Satellite Receiver09:29 From Mountain Climbing to Bike Racing12:39 Lessons Learned from a Successful Racing Career23:46 Retirement and the Decision to Ride Another Year29:30 The Love for Adventure and Exploration in Cycling31:20 The Evolution of Cycling and Human Physiology39:19 Training Approaches and Personalized Coaching in Cycling49:00 The Importance of Strength Training for Long-Term Health49:03 Functional Strength and Health55:03 Balancing Weightlifting and Endurance Training59:06 Transitioning from a Professional Cycling Career01:08:21 Living in the Present Moment👋🏽 If you're new to the channel, welcome! Check out some other training resources below. 🚀TrainingPeaks Store Programs: https://tinyurl.com/TP-Store💥Ketones, Delta G Tactical: https://tinyurl.com/DeltaGKetones CODE Brendan for 15% off😈 Lactigo: www.lactigo.com/brendan MORE WATTS and LESS BURNFull Blog With Training Tips: www.evoq.bike/blogSubscribe to Our Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ggRc4nFollow Along on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/5889EVOQ Training Packs: https://www.evoq.bike/training-packs Airofit: https://www.airofit.com/?sca_ref=476545.3AVnm3vdGWBest Chamois Cream: https://www.hellobluecbd.com/, Code BrendanCordyceps Mushrooms: https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=62 Best shades: https://www.julbo.com/en_us/Calorify: https://calorify.com Discount Code EVOQDonate to EVOQ.BIKE for all the Free Content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U3YMCAUEMQ4PC