EVOQ.BIKE Cycling Podcast

Cross Talk: Tactics & Racing for the Win!

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cyclocross is hard but it also takes tactics to do well! Josh breaks down some tactical areas to keep in mind for your next cross race.  Have som...

Bike Races? Bike Events? Where & How Do I Sign Up?

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Josh breaks down some good places to find bike races & events. Ask your friends, ask your competitors, ask your local shop! Get on the Discord! Jo...

The Cyclocross Hangover

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's Monday morning and you feel wrecked from a weekend of....racing! The cross hangover is real and a few tweaks to both your race and overall season...

Why I don’t take a 2 week break after the season.

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I’m always resting ! No seriously, I rest hard. Also, some vlog comments.

We Talk Cross! And Leveling Up!

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Josh has been in the throughs of leveling up with the Pros in the US Cross Scene. It's been harder than expected to get those UCI points, and he share...

Getting Angry at Fellow Racers & Saying Something You Regret

10 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Josh breaks down an experience he had a cyclocross race. Don't be a jerk! Learn from your mistakes! [email protected]

Unsuccessfully Demystifying Cyclocross World Cups

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Josh explains how race eligibility and call ups work for all cross races, from cat 5 to the World Championships. There are a TON of specifics here and...

He finished. 444 miles. 5 weeks ago, this was not guaranteed. LG!!!!

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kudos Lee. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

IG & YT all looking back. You are going to get so much better.

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

[email protected]

Too Much Tempo Riding? (2010, Embarrassing!) #328

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dear Lord, Those 2010 Numbers. I can't even. I've been commenting on the question: "Have I been riding too much tempo this year, now that I live in t...

Cross Talk: First Lap Mayhem, Altering Your Race Plan, and Finding W's

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Josh talks about some discussions he had with several cyclocross athletes regarding planning for the first lap carnage that inevitably happens in ever...

The Dreaded Cyclocross Accordion Effect

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you race cyclocross then you're aware of the constant bursts out of every corner and how they slowly wear riders down...but could you be making thi...

Motivation & Expectations For Success, Kudos Harvard #325

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From Harvard Business, but SO applicable to cycling training! Stay Motivated Through Uncertain Times You've probably heard it before, and it’s true:...

Another Strength Training Perspective / Follow Up / Tips #324

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hello Brendan, So here's my basic guidelines for ST and what works best for me: 1)  Warm-up properly and include pre-lifting muscle engagement: l...

North Carolina P/1 State Road Race; Best To Click YouTube Link Below

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

https://youtu.be/4hm_rD2_l94 Sometimes a small field means there is going to be a lot of pedaling; this gets compounded when there are 20 "teams" (on...

Base For Juniors? And some housekeeping items. #320

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s the link I mentioned for Pro’s Closet Interviews: https://linktr.ee/EVOQBIKE Have a great weekend!!! 🚀🚀🚀🦆⚡️

EVOQ Coach Interview: Alex Sankovic

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Josh chats with fellow EVOQ coach Alex about his experiences while racing in Europe, traveling and living in Belgium, balancing both his training and ...

You Should Upgrade From Cat 4 / Anaerobic Contributions / Pre-Race Chat. It's Cat 4 Questions!!

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

https://youtu.be/CRXsrkqTRSo I get so upset when Alex didn’t have a Podium Mindset! NO DISS ON CAT 5’s! BUT I want you to start believing in your...

Off The Front Cycling Podcast! Got interviewed...Life before the bike to today

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Some great memories telling these stories. Dang, how's it been 13 seasons already!? Check out Scott's podcast below! We chat about a lot of different ...

Cycling Strength Training: Lifting Heavy By RPE!? Interview With Matthew Bickford, Strength Coach #316

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

THIS WILL CHANGE MY POWER PHASE LIFTING. https://youtu.be/4FmPRQpkX2w Check out how this all started in the Discord: https://discord.gg/ThTYry6kuE M...

Things Change Quickly, Stay Current. A Preview To RPE Lifting

19 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

[email protected]

Event Choices

18 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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What do to in September & October?

18 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bunch of options! Stay fit. Woot.

Going Easier. Not testing. More 3h rides. Power. Cyclocross. A lot. LET'S GO!!!! Ep. #313

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Going easier this winter Not testing for WKO the 3h ride Get in the Discord! Trust. https://discord.gg/ThTYry6kuE  validation from your training ...

Anaerobic Capacity Explained

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a new blog for this also! YESSSSS. Def want to read the blog also: https://www.evoq.bike/blog/anaerobic-capacity-cycling

Indoor Vs Outdoor; Intervals in the wild Or On A Specific Road? 🐱🐱🐱🐱

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cat 4 Questions; a good one! Discord: https://discord.gg/ThTYry6kuE

Feel Like You Don't Belong On The Start Line? A lot of us get these nerves and negative thoughts...

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I asked Josh to come on and be a little vulnerable; we found some instances at GMSR and his first CX race in DC where his brain got in the way of his ...

Who Should Ride Sweet Spot? An Intro. A lot gets covered here. 120%, 80%, LTD Ducks #309

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The video drops today, but before you watch it, let me clarify a few points 1. I don't hate sweet spot; it's just that there is an opportunity cost to...

Don’t Obsess Over Z1. Srsly. Episode 308

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

https://www.evoq.bike/blog/2019/1/11/using-cycling-endurance-rides-to-make-massive-gains 

Don’t put a ceiling on where you’re going when you’re 4 years into this.

11 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

🦆@🚀.bike

Eating carbs doesn’t mean you aren’t burning fat.

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Who said duck fat? Join the discord. 🦆https://discord.gg/ThTYry6kuE

UK Race Report: Thinking about when you PEDAL can have such an impact on your result

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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Foods: for long rides and when I’m traveling on the road

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Join the discord!

Even simple Endurance ride power can give us important big picture feedback

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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“I got a lot of vo2max in”. Welllll, maybe! Ep #302

04 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Also, crazy Hello Blue sale going on! Details at the end of pod. https://getcbd.pro/BRENDAN15

Carb Loading for Cyclocross?!

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is carb loading beneficial for cyclocross? How is cyclocross nutrition different from road racing? Josh goes into what his carb strategy is for cyclo...

MTB Training - Should you ride endurance on your mountain bike!?

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast Josh breaks down if riding on the mountain bike is worthwhile for endurance gains. Is your time better spent on the road bike? What ab...

Is strength training even worth it for cycling?

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

https://www.evoq.bike/blog/strength-training-for-cyclists Discord: https://discord.gg/AfW6r9qC 

Join the Discord!!! Yes, YOU!

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

https://discord.gg/AfW6r9qC Link to join!

Cyclocross Starts - Maybe you shouldn't win the holeshot!?!? Prep + Technique Discussion

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cyclocross starts are sometimes over emphasized for their importance. In this podcast Josh breaks down what is important about a cx start and how you ...

🤯Just rode the Mendon course from 2009. Patience. If you are 3-4 years into training, a tip 4 u 💜

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

[email protected]

Tennessee State Road Race Championship: all the details

29 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

[email protected]

Cat 4 Question: Protein. #294

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

[email protected]

Ashton Lambie, World Record Holder: 4 Questions in 4 Minutes!

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We failed, but that means more details for you!   Question 1: Once you picked this goal, what was the Training overview running up until the day ...

Larissa Connors Interview - Part 2!!

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Larissa and Josh chat about nutrition, racing in Europe for team USA, drama in bike racing, goat watts + so much more!   Thank you Larissa for be...

The Gravel Scene Sh!tting on Roadies Is A Tired Stereotype

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Good convo over at Trainer Road. @ me

Cyclocross Skills: The Pre-ride

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cyclocross is all about who rides the course the fastest! Not the prettiest! Make time to pre-ride so you know how to rip the course! Check the race s...

Grasshopper, We Gotta Get To Month 4!

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Keep following your path; whether you are 3 months in, or 3 years in, you are new. I know, you may not want to hear that, but if you want to see YOUR ...

Cyclocross Skills: Cornering - Technique + Drills

22 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cyclocross is a game of skills! and endurance, but a lot of it is skills. Let's chat about the most important skill - cornering! Find your limits, kee...

Welcome 🇸🇮! Why does his HR and Power Not Match Up? Let’s investigate 🔎🕵🏽‍♂️

22 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

[email protected]

The Overview of Master's Nats (link below); Lots On Tapering For Big Events

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

https://youtu.be/bo4VDBbTc6w 

The Follow Up to Previous Podcast: athlete chimes in, love it! #285

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

[email protected]

Steady State FTP versus Over Unders. Case study; I don’t have all the answers! New 20-40m PR! #284

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

[email protected]. I’d love to hear from you!

Larissa Connors Interview - Part 1!

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Larissa and Josh chat about her future plans, Leadville, Belgium Waffle ride, intervals, coming back from a serious illness, becoming a Mom, racing in...

6x6, a reminder to do the ones I don’t want to do. It’s a balance.

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

[email protected]

Cyclocross Block 3 - Managing Race Season Fatigue + Doing Intervals

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

CX Training Block 3 - What do you do during the CX season?   Hit me up with questions/comments/ideas - [email protected]     All trai...

Cyclocross Equipment Part 2 - CX Bike Geometry? Embrocation!? Pit Bike!?

15 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2 - CX is a unique sport with unique equipment options. Here is some info on why specific equipment is used. All of these items are 100% not nece...

Chase The Deep End

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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Should He Complete These VO2Max sessions harder? Or longer? Hard start?

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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Five Blocks To Racing, already?! Updated Version, Ep 277

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Www.EVOQ.bike/blog/5-blocks-to-racing

OMG I missed you guys! Here’s what’s coming.

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t tune in for beef. There won’t be any. Race is over, WE BACK TO WORK 🚀🚀🚀🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Cyclocross Block 2 - Max Aerobic & Anaerobic & PMax!

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

CX Training Block 2!!!!  Peak power / Anaerobic gains with variable efforts   Hit me up with questions/comments/ideas - [email protected] &nbsp...

Cyclocross Equipment Part 1 - Skinsuits!?! + More

08 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 - the video was a bit long so I cut it into two parts! Mind the abrupt ending :)   CX is a unique sport with unique equipment options. Her...

Cyclocross Block 1 - FTP & FRC & SKILLS

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

THE SERIES CONTINUES! CX Training Block 1 - endurance / repeatability / time to exhaustion   Hit me up with questions/comments/ideas - Josh@EVOQ....

Notes from the Dojo: in Texas en route to Master’s Nationals! Stop being so nervous. 😬. Just rip.

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Brendan@🚀.🚲

Ian Boswell Podcast, Training and Racing Interview

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I tried to steer us away from all the things you've already heard: why he left the World Tour, winning Unbound, etc. Ian dug into the training topics ...

Weekly Time in Zone Based on Base Vs. Build; Sweet Spot, Threshold, VO2Max

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

related to this pod:  https://www.evoq.bike/blog/2019/7/30/what-is-a-power-file-analysis

Less Sandbagging and More Challenges

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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How Do Pro’s Recover? We asked 5 of them!!

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Check it out! Www.evoq.bike/blog

Cycling Stretches, Strength & Dry Needling, The Road To Recovery!

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Notes from the Dojo: the rehab from my QL and Hip Flexor injury. For those new to the channel: I had an issue with my QL (quadratus lumborum) and hip...

Cross is coming! An introduction to Cyclocross

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A new EVOQ cyclocross series is coming!  Email me at [email protected] with any and all cyclocross related questions!   Checkout the video - ht...

Bridging to the break might be the best option

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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Smooth is Fast, With Josh!

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

had to hit him up after this athlete realized how much time he was losing because SMOOTH IS FAST

He Almost Talked Himself Out Of The Podium. Don’t do that 😁 Episode 259!

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

🚀🛸🏔🛰👋🏽🎉

Ep 261: Sugar Experiment Part 2; a follow up from Ep 248

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks J! Good point. Small steps can def help.

Recovery Ride or Day Off The Bike?

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rest week blog: https://www.evoq.bike/blog/cycling-recovery-week Brendan@EVOQ. BIKE https://youtu.be/D2cuqBpd-qU

How Much Fitness Do We Keep Year To Year?

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Great Cat 4 Question: When we go into a winter base/build phase (of some sort, I know you're not a completely 100% traditional "winter pure base mile...

Lucas Bourgoyne: Podcast Part 2: Motivation, Nutrition, Crit Tire Size, Breathing Race Routine

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What’s motivating Lucas in the day to day? What does community mean to Lucas? In cycling, and life. Good and bad habits. Sleep! Balancing cyclin...

Is It Really Positioning? Before You Head To Intelli...Episode 258

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

SPOILER: It's Not. And even if you aren't going to Intelli, there is a good chance this applies to you. By you, I mean all of us. I know I'm trying t...

Lucas Bourgoyne: 2021 U23 Nationals Criterium Champion. Training, Racing, Big Hours, Race Sims

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You might find yourself thinking, “Wow, this guy is only 20 years old?” when you hear some of Lucas’ responses. Kudos big pup. Topics Include: S...

Cycling Relationship & Your Partner's Relationship. Both Can Thrive!

11 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This was a great conversation that I had with a friend who is no longer single; time gets a bit tighter, but with communication and some planning, and...

Should I Start Lifting Midseason? Cat 4 Questions, Episode 31

10 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Great Cat 4 Question came in ([email protected]) Hey Brendan, First of all just want to say thanks for the content you're putting out there. I race...

A Few Ways We Get Burned Out. And some perspective.

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

[email protected]

Cardiac Drift & Heat Training. Cat 4 Questions

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks Trevor!

Larry Warbasse Part 2: Strava KOM Gauge, Carbs, Low Carb Training, Tubeless vs. Tubular, Tons More!

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Part 2 with Larry Warbasse! Part 1 can be found here: https://youtu.be/9wGCes6pvOU “I smash the Haribo” Low Carb Training: This...

“Fuel the workout” but CharlieChain49 is still eating only 50g of carbs; 🤬

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔. 90. Then 100. LET’S GO. Simplest podcast that will make you faster!!!

Larry Warbasse Podcast: From Junior to World Tour Pro, Nutrition, Training Program, Part 1

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Huge thanks Larry!! This is Part 1; be sure to subscribe to the channel so you catch Part 2 later this week. Rated PG-13 for some Sh!t bombs. Who is...

Why is this a weakness when you could just change it?

04 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We are learning a lot from the free PFA (Power File Analysis). Www.Evoq.bike/programs

Getting Better Doesn’t Take 30 Days. Episode 248

03 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Super quick one; get some motivation behind these changes you’ve jumping into!!

🗣 Gab sesh. Arranging A Races. Kind of. Coffee got me zig zagging. #247 !

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ok not my most streamlined post. Lol. [email protected].

Oakey Mountain Road Race: Poor Positioning on Climb, Tactics, Skipping Training Intervals, Sprints, Ep #246

01 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Caught up with podcast guest @_YAMES aka James via email after the race. Chatted on some details regarding the breakaway formation. Some of the recap...

Communicate, even if it’s with yourself, the self-coached athlete.

30 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

And if You’re paying for coaching and no one is talking to you, that’s not ideal.

Ice in Panty Ho’s??? Also, My newest Go To for Heat: LactiGo on the chest! Also, why I’ve socks?

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

[email protected]. Www.Lactigo.com/Brendan

2021 USA Cycling Amateur Road Nationals

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Long video! Please subscribe to the video and tell a friend! Minute 0-5m: intro and setting the stage 5m - 20m: the training leading up to the race, ...

Solids or Gels? How hard are we going?

27 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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Alex Hoehn Interview, Part 2: Keep It Simple, What It Takes To Go Pro, Small Details, Food Choices

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Part 2 With Alex Hoehn! Topics Include: Go on a Senior Cruise or Slay the Gila Monster? What does it take to become a pro? Biggest...

Struggling With VO2Max Cycling Intervals? Failing In The Third Week?

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

https://youtu.be/sijIbTuTB3s I've added this section to the bottom of a VO2Max Interval Post: https://www.evoq.bike/blog/2020/1/13/what-is-a-vo2max-wo...

You want me to VO2Max in this heat? 🔋🥵

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What to do when it’s sweltering out.

Alex Hoehn Interview: Tour of Rwanda! Interval choices. Stage Race vs. One Day Training

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Huge thanks Alex, this was awesome! Part 1 topics are below. Make sure you tell a friend about this interview with Alex, and see you later in the week...

Cat 4 Questions: Crit Squad Part 2, Ep #237

20 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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