Last time on the Tailwind Coaching Podcast I talked about how to get started with road racing. So far, I've received a lot of positive commentary on it, but a number of people felt that I was leaving some things out. Comments were made to the effect of “What about gran fondos?” and “What about centuries?”
I realize that the majority of cyclists out there aren't racers, but still find joy in searching out tests of their endurance, climbing or overall fitness. Many of those ways involve planning for a century or gran fondo. Do you want to complete that event, or do you want to CRUSH that event?
In today's podcast, I'll discuss what you need to know to not only be successful in pursuit of that goal, but to shatter your expectations. I'll cover:
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@9:56 – What is a gran fondo? What is a century?
@23:34 – What skills do I need to be successful in gran fondos and centuries?
@44:26 – Tips and tricks to ensure you have the best century or gran fondo possible.
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