The Second Echelon

Comebacks, Van Der Poel, the big picture on the current Cross World Cup, a celebration/recount of Paul Sherwen's impact on our lives, Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder, and more! 

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Ever wondered what would happen if you stopped training? How quickly does it all go away? What about when you take a few extra days off beyond what you intended? Often times after a couple days off, …

Over the years we've sniffed out a few things that make certain competitors exceptional. Some may refer to these as talents, personality traits, attributes, attitudes, and they may be a mix of all th…

Over the years we've sniffed out a few things that make certain competitors exceptional. Some may refer to these as talents, personality traits, attributes, attitudes, and they may be a mix of all th…

How do you know if you've done "enough"? What do you do if you don't know what to do? Today, free savvy on how to get the most amount of work in the shortest possible time susatainably! PLUS How to m…

In the sequel to the hit SE Original "Letters to My Cat 4 Self", Christian and Noah take a deep dive on the widely misunderstood Category 3's and bring you up to speed on how to get the most out of t…

Have you ever quit a workout because you "couldn't hit the numbers"?! You may have married your powermeter! Fast-track your way out of that toxic relationship and back to pure sweet cycling freedom (…

How long before RedBull comes to their senses? How do you keep from psyching yourself out before a power test? Story time with Noah and Christian about the 2012 Pan-American Games in Guatemala City, …

Alejandro Valverde is far from perfect, but here's why he still deserves your respect. Also an interesting new idea from the UCI boss about restructuring the WorldTour calendar! 

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How to regulate appetite, testosterone, and more through proper sleep. This is one of those things you can be more selfish about. The difference between getting enough sleep and not is like doping- l…

Interest or Identity? This episode explores the common differences in how we view and express ourselves as athletes and competitors, as well as how those perspectives and attitudes impact our traject…

From Podium to Pathetic and Back Again. What to do now? Where to draw the line? Will you be the next victim? All that and more... 

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On the business of coaching cyclists, how WRA came to be, and where we're going. Thank you all so much for the support, it's been a fun ride! 

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"What races should I do?" - Before you plan your 2019 season, listen to this episode! Here's what you won't find in the coaching books about picking and choosing races. 

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This episode is about drilling basics- one in particular. A fundamental aspect of competition and physical preparation, too often overlooked. The jury is no longer out. Cleanse yourself of the brosci…

The topic of confidence and "mental game" come up in almost every corner of not only competitive cycling, but sport as a whole. Where does confidence come from? Are we born with it or is it something…

Ashton Lambie recently claimed the throne for the Individual Pursuit. The fastest man on the planet in history for 4000m. Who is he? Is this a surprise? What happens now? 

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Jelly Belly and UHC have chosen to discontinue sponsorship of their current respective pro-continental teams for 2019. What does that mean for the industry? For the athletes and teams? Why do sponsor…

Don't let next season slip away before you even start preparing! End of season, beginning of fall/winter is a great time to work on new skills, weaknesses is your game, or decompress without giving u…

Who's driving your training regimen? Have you been doing the same thing (or nothing) for too long? Don't be afraid to change it up this off season and going into next year. Christian and Noah discuss…