Uphill Finishes, Overtraining, Music, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 414
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** ** TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

** ** (0:00) Welcome! (0:31) How to train for uphill finishes (9:31) Are you overtraining? (24:53) Why does music make you faster, and how much faster can it make you? (41:49) Should you take a week off after big races? (48:07) Tips on fitting unstructured riding into your training plan (56:07) Should you reduce caffeine intake before races?

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