Cyclocross Deep Dive With The Pros – Ask a Cycling Coach 136
Pro Cyclocross racers Cody Kaiser and Courtenay McFadden stopped by TrainerRoad HQ for a deep dive on cyclocross training and racing in front of an in-studio audience during Cyclocross National Championships in Reno, NV.
Topics covered in this episode
- Dismounting tips from the pros
- Should you do a step-through or not?
- How often should you practice dismounting and remounting?
- How to maintain momentum in the sand
- How to ride an off-camber section
- How to decide if you should ride an obstacle or run it
- Tips for learning to bunnyhop barriers
- How to pre-ride a course properly
- How to ride Belgian Steps
- Should you wear a GPS watch or use a head unit?
- How do pro cyclocross racers eat?
- Taper strategies before a big cyclocross race
- Pre-race meals for cyclocross racers
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