How Keegan Swenson Won Unbound Gravel, Altitude, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 421

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

(0:00) Welcome!

(1:00) Keegan’s nutrition strategy at Unbound

(22:17) What tools and spares did Keegan carry with him for Unbound

(25:46) Unbound Gravel tire choice

(31:54) How did Keegan get through the mud so well?

(33:27) How to stop mud from accumulating on your bike

(42:46) How to know whether you should chase an attack or let it go

How to let a disappointing result motivate you

(49:46) How Keegan manages pressure to perform and self doubt

(59:48) How to adjust your training plan for high altitude

(1:09:30) Common mistakes that make you slower

How to balance structured and unstructured training

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Unbound Gravel Course: 200 Mile - Garmin UNBOUND Gravel 2023 - A bike ride in Emporia, KS

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I hate to get my hopes up again, but the “leak” at 1:13:50 (about a possible update to Sweet Spot Base plans with loading and/or other changes), also stokes the fire that we might get that and AT/WLV2.0 as some sort of mega-release package. :crossed_fingers:

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I heard that too but wasn’t sure what it meant, but how it sounded is that they’ll have 4-6 week plan options for SSB. Hate to get my hopes up too, now it’s leaked. They have to release it right?

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Just wondering and can’t wait for pics if anyone does is - Using open cell foam to fill spaces where mud might build up - aero penalty or aero advantage (fairing)?

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Listening to this section I was thinking, could TR create some type of elevation-adjusted post ride analysis? It would be pretty cool to see your workout with adjusted zones, and you could quickly see a more accurate IF & TSS. It certainly seems like there is a ton of agreement on the range you would adjust threshold/ftp due to altitude, so on the backend, it shouldn’t be too complicated to calculate.

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That was an interesting idea. With that peanut butter mud there is no easy solution. It just builds up so quickly. It would be cool to go out there when it’s like that and test all sorts of different options.

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@IvyAudrain TrainerRoast section FTW, love these sections

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