Retired pro cyclist Ben Jacques-Maynes joins the podcast to discuss what he learned about motivation, nutrition, training, injuries, how to maximize success and more in Episode 276 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

What Ben learned as a mountain biker that helped him in road racing
How Ben became a pro cyclist
What pro cycling is actually like
How to maintain motivation when racing against the odds
Why losing too much weight makes you slower
How to recover from an injury
Why Ben won more races when he started weighing more
What it takes to get a podium finish in a stage of the Tour of California
How to recognize and manage disordered eating
How to manage a healthy relationship with food and cycling

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Pro Racing, Rider Types, and Motivation with Ben Jacques-Maynes – Ask a Cycling Coach 276