The Second Echelon

The Italian Alps- forge of fitness, culture cornucopia, and unparalleled beauty. Here's our experience with living and training in Heaven on Earth. 

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This episode is all about track racing! North Texas sadly just lost a world class Velodrome facility, which also formerly served as Christian and Noah's home track. Topics include Track Nationals, Wo…

You've seen Professionals throw their bikes, slam their handlebars in frustration as they cross the line, collapse in tears after a finish- both in joy and sorrow... but what does it all mean? And is…

In this episode, Christian and Noah kick off with a blog entry from the WRA Coaching Family "Secret" FaceBook group. Apologies in advance for the sound quality, as the wrong microphone engaged during…

Keeping track of your heart rate in training AND first thing in the morning, gives you a whole stream of data about your body that you can use not only to improve performance,  but also quality of li…

It really comes down to Strength vs Specialty. Let's hash this out. 

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What is Race Weight? What weight should you be? How do we Affect our habits and routines? What is Healthy? Where will you, athlete, be in relation to the non-athletic public majority nutritionally? H…

What is the difference between coaching and training and why does it matter to you? 

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It feels like the modern idea of a bicycle, particularly racing bicycles, is in a full state of flux. From disc brakes to 1x11 wireless electronic shifting, where is this all going??

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In this episode, no problems are solved. It's a starting point for an important conversation. Have you ever thought the category system (5, 4, 3, etc.), with entirely separate Masters and Juniors div…

Noah and Christian discuss routines and habits of training and preparation that reduce stress and improve chances of success. Ever had a mechanical on race day? Forgot your clothes or helmet? What cr…

Howard Grotts is a Professional Mountain Biker for Specialized and Team USA. He, fellow Durango inhabitant, frequent training partner, and WRA Coach Payson McElveen are on today to give a peek inside…

Payson McElveen is a Professional Mountain Bike Racer, Williams Racing Academy Coach and Athlete, National Champion, National Team Athlete, Texas Native, Mustache Cultivator, and Camper Van(?) Enthus…

This episode is all about Etiquette! Why? You're rarely alone on the bike! On the road with cars, training partners, group rides, races, etc. - your road manners matter. Are you fun to train with? Sa…

The final installment in the "Pro Development" series.  Part 1 covered the "primary" pathway, Part 2 covered how every other pro had to make it, and Part 3 details how the WRA summer race camps can b…

Christian and Noah continue on detailing the stepping stones in the "Pro Develpment" pathway and begin to show there's more than one way to skin a cat. 

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Christian and Noah unpack the stepping stones that bridge the gap between the amateur and professional ranks. Part 1 of this casual but in-depth series delves into the "primary" or normal development…

In episode #4-- Why is Texas racing different than the rest of the country?  Is it different? Who put all these big races in February? Why is nothing going on in the Summer? State Championships in Oc…

In #5, Noah and Christian discuss Training Age, Racing On/Off Season, Mental Decompression, and more! 

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What matters more for cycling? Physical ability or mentality? Can you develop both?

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