MTB Pro Alex Wild joins the team to discuss how he balances riding pro MTB and a full-time job, how he uses analytics to improve every aspect of his mountain biking ecosystem from equipment to nutrition and training, a breakdown of Alex’s setup with the new Specialized Epic and more in Episode 269 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

How Alex started riding MTB
Alex’s strategy to KOM Old La Honda road
How Alex balances a full-time job and racing pro MTB
Alex insights to manage expectations and confidence on race day
Alex’s racing and training equipment checklist
How Alex deals with nerves on race day
Pro tips for a proper MTB race warmup
How to plan for a year-long racing season

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Special Guest: MTB Pro Alex Wild – Ask a Cycling Coach 269