EP 3.1 is actually a rewind from The Mettleset, and if you havenβt checked that out, you really should. Released a year ago, this EP is still very relevant for anyone who has ultra-cycling on the π§ . Maybe you want to be an ultra-cyclist? Maybe you are one already, or maybe youβre just curious to know how one can race distances 700 km to 7000 km +, all self supported. Well, todayβs episode aims to share a good overview of the sport with Niel Copeland, one of the worldβs most experienced ultra-cycling coaches. We chat getting started, training differences for women and men, the timeframe & considerations needed, training yourself mentally, race mgmt, the beauty in the experience, race selection and we touch upon nutrition. We only touch upon nutrition because EP 3.2 is live now on all things ultra-eating.
Find Niel on:
π² @nielcopeland
π² YouTube
Some of the races mentioned included:
π² The Race Around the Netherlands
π² Dales Divide
π² BikingMan (Oman, Corsica & Taiwan)
π² All Points North
π² The Silk Road Mountain Race
ποΈMy Race Around Rwanda Race Report:
π·πΌπ² Part 1
π·πΌπ² Part 2
π΄πΏββοΈ π΄π»ββοΈ π΄πΎββοΈ
This episode is brought to you by the Spinneys Dubai 92 Cycle Challenge, a cycle challenge for everyone! Set for 24-25th February, 2024, the next edition includes three events (yes, really), all starting and ending at Expo City, Dubai. For more info on the Junior Rides, the 35 km TotalEnergies Outride and the 92 km Main Event, hop on over to @spinneysdubai92 on Instagram or visit cyclechallenge.ae.
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