EVOQ.BIKE Cycling Podcast

Clarifying FTP & Surges in Crits (training and physiological effect)

19 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Good Q from previous podcast came in. Hopefully this clarifies it and doesn’t muddy the waters any more! Thanks for the note Joshua!

Doing Less Might Mean More If You Have A Crit SZN

19 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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Why I don’t look at power during a race

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

And what the heck is a PFA?

The Workout Description Threw Me For A Loop ➿➰Ep #234

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

95%-102%-109%….and back down.

We're Burning Too Many Unnecessary Matches! Don't Drop Yourself!

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Conserve, conserve, conserve It’s not always a matter of increasing your watts, but increase your execution! Ask yourself “why am I pedaling rig...

Cramps + Strength + Training Injured

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Shout out to our Physical Therapists!

Tour of North Georgia (TONGA) Road Race - Rock Springs; Being Effective in the Chase & Finish

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Four things to discuss: 1) How to effectively race in the chase group 2) Dealing with hot temperatures 3) Having enough left to break away and bridge...

Periodization For The 8h Per Week Cyclist? Cat 4 Questions.

12 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here's a potential future question for you: how should people with limited training time (6-8 hours per week) think about periodization? Chris Carmich...

Why Endurance Rides Shouldn’t Be Tempo Rides

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Glad I didn’t totally ruin the program for the week. I was just shopping for something that delivers endurance-like adaptations in less time. you m...

The Disappointments Will Happen. Absorb and Move Onward!

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the journey.

James Piccoli Interview, Part 2: Interval Training (Chase Spatial Goals), Nutrition (Carbs!), & More

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks again to James! Part 1 can be found at this link: https://linktr.ee/EVOQBIKE Getting yourself to the point in the race where you can unleash w...

Keep Your Spouse Informed

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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James Piccoli Interview: Minimize Your Weaknesses, Intervals, Training Philosophy

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Huge thanks to James for taking the time to do this. We sat down just as he got back from Tour of Rwanda where he was on the GC Podium. Topics below!...

Pro/1 Roan Groan Road Race - 2021. Pre-race, Making The Break, 7 Mile Finishing Climb

06 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Strava Link: https://www.strava.com/activities/5419750386 Going to run through the pre-race plan and thoughts, strategy for a race with a 7 mile finis...

Add Another Interval? I don’t think so on this one. #223

05 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gym then Over Unders. Wasn’t as horrible as he expected, but still...

Finding Your Local Mentor, Ep #222

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Find a local mentor, but also, use your critical thinking skills to apply the lessons to your training. Please take 13 seconds and vote for us! https:...

Karl Patrick Lauk Part 2! Training Weeks, Big Goals, and of course: CARBS

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Part 2 with Karl Patrick!  How big are his normal training weeks? 20-24 hour weeks, but really taps the intensity, as discussed i...

Notes From The Dojo: back from a midseason break, Roan MTN Race, bunch of things.

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Please vote! https://myrodecast.com/listen/entry/3965

Meh, It’s Only 8 minutes. Or 4% of Your Overall Training!!

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Make the time count in your favor. (Also, Vote for us here: https://myrodecast.com/listen/entry/3965 ) Thank you!

Karl Patrick Lauk Interview: Finding The Next Level. Finish the Intervals! Repeatability.

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

FINISH THE INTERVALS! REPEATABILITY TRAINING BY FEELINGS Explain what a stagiare is? Aka trainee, at super tough Italian races with Astana, but didn’...

3 Pillars: Make Them All Thrive!!!

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Don’t miss it! HelloblueCBD.com Chamois Creme. EVERYTHING 50% off til Monday! Code BRENDAN15 !!!

Do I Even Need An “A Race”?

29 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Great Q came in. Will doing these crits the weekend before my race screw things up if I want it to be an A Race?

Detraining: How Much Will Be Lost From 5 Days Off The Bike? Notes From The Dojo

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Great question from Strava. Thanks Daniel!

Strength and Cycling: A Conversation Amongst Athletes, Part 2; Episode #214

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to everyone that chimed in for this one! Part 2 Topics Include: Assigning TSS to lifting sessions LIfting and cycling economy: Lower metabol...

The Day Goes Awry & You Get A W

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

another one of those days; it's just a bike. Find a WIN also, it's pronounced EVOKE. EVOQ. EVOKE. EVOQ.

Georgia State Road Race - Brooks Road Race

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Recap! Congrats Oliver. [email protected]

Should I Increase My FTP?

23 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Try to see the aerobic and anaerobic power contributions.

Why there are no gay pros. Inclusion, Part 1: Ghosted on the discovery

22 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cycling Weekly is putting out an LGBTQ article and asked me to get some opinions and comments from US Pros. I asked half a dozen, and couldn't get a r...

209. Super chatty. Don’t let the training calendar run your life.

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Need more family time, need 100 MTB races though too. Cold wet rides, frozen. Indoors? But what about the long ride. This beast had some issues, let's...

Jens Reynders Interview, Part 2: Strength & VO2Max Training, Nutrition, Race Routines, Cookies. #208

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The vision from Jan Ulbrecht Why you don’t need to have races in order to have form You don’t always need to train hard or sweet spot Training ...

I’m always a little nervous at the start line. Are you?

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

[email protected]

Cordyceps Mushrooms for Cycling VO2Max Intervals and Hard Race Efforts

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you aren't down with micronutrients, this video is NOT for you. Just a fair warning. In holding true to the motto of sharing experiences, I wanted...

When everything is going wrong with the bike. Coping. Episode 205

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all been here. 😣

Jens Reynders Interview: Altitude Tents, Defeat the Moto, Sweet Spot Flatness, and More!

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Huge thanks to Jens for swinging through! Part 2 will drop later in the week, along with our other lifting forum video. Topics include: Test days co...

It’s hard to see the immediate value of consistency.

16 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It actually might not even be possible. But similar to that forest thing we’re always blabbing about. OKAY DAD I hear you.

🤢and🚴‍♂️? No. 😴

15 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Less stimulus is better then.

“I thought I’d drop out of the break.” Say what?

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Maybe endurance should have been on tap instead.

Bonus Pod: Be Frank

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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Laurens ten Dam Interview, Part 2: W/KG WTF, Gravel Racing, Live Slow Drop Your Friends

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Part 2 with the legend, Laurens ten Dam! Going Pro! The early years. No plans for the Tour de France. Racing to explore the world! ...

Cycling Strength Training in 3 Minutes!? A Conversation Amongst Coaches and Athletes, Part 1

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

All the coaches give a strength training pitch in just 3 minutes. If you take some notes, you’ll see how different we all can approach this topic. ...

Wednesday Worlds; Lit the match too soon. Damn. 🔥🧨

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

[email protected]

Laurens Ten Dam Interview: Gravel Racing, Live Slow Ride Fast, Cycling Training Balance, Race Carbs

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

https://youtu.be/T9BihjQHzCA  This podcast is Rated R for Language.   Quick topic overview:  Getting into the US to race.   Live S...

What if the B Priority Race isn’t hard?

09 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cat 4 Question

Panniers ✔️ Endurance ✔️ Is this okay ❓

08 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

[email protected] 🐱🦁🦁🦒

🐱🐯🦁🐱 A Race? Or Series? Don’t just “work out”

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

[email protected].

Serge Pauwels Podcast, Part 2: Mental Engine, CARBS, Grand Tour Food Choices, Cycling Nutrition

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Part 2 with Serge Pauwels! Quick run down of topics covered: What was a super special race moment for Serge? Olympics? Tour de Franc...

377g of carbs, should have brought 400 JIC.

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lactigo Brendan20.

Cat 5 vs. Some Cat 1's: What Cycling Training Can Do For You!

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is a great conversation between Craig and his athlete Doug. We want to share this experience with you to show you what actual training can do fo...

HOLY CRAP: SERGE PAUWELS!!!!!!!!!

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Favorite Intervals, One Hour Tests, Lifting, Heat Adaptation, SO Much More! Huge thanks to Serge Pauwels for coming on!!!! Belgian Phenom!!! Part 2 ...

Starting a TT, Recovery Ride Pace, Shifting this high torque workout before race? Weekend Recap

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Woof that’s a lot in 7 minutes. SMASH IT THIS WEEK! ☕️

BIKE RACING IS BACK! Squad Won! 🥇🥇🥇🥇

01 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Shout out to everyone training and racing this weekend. GET IT!!!!

What to do when your legs still feel like crap 2 hours into the ride.

01 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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VO2Max: pull the plug? A Great cat 4 question!

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

[email protected]

Pablo Cesar Cruz Part 2! U23 Worlds, Carb Timing, Training Tips, Ketones, VO2Max Intervals

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This one is solid!! Massive thanks Pablo! Don't miss Part 1 that debuted earlier this week. His world travels towards the end of the pod are so inte...

Utah Road Race; Court Awareness. What’s Dangerous?

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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Bridge To The Break, Don't Chase The Break; Cat 4 Questions!

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this video, let's field this question and scenario from a racer who is struggling to understand when to light a match to bridge to a break, how to ...

When I take the fun route Vs the interval route.

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Someone has to fact check if a fart is 5 watts. Probably 2. My error. 💨🎐

Going ham in week 3. Kudos.

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

High Torque. Power PR's. YAS. [email protected]

Pablo Cesar Cruz Interview, Part 1: Pro Road, MTB, Coaching!

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Huge thanks to Pablo for coming on and sharing his awesome experience as an athlete and coach! Part 1 Toys for Kids in Honduras, we’re going!! We ...

16 Week Sweet Spot plan crushed this athlete. I feel horrible. Let’s Pivot 🚀

24 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

[email protected]

Adam Hansen Podcast Part 2! Carbs, No Coasting, Leomo, 40/20s, Sprint Training, High Torque & More!

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is awesome. This is part 2! Intermittent Fasting vs. Caloric Deficit. Deficits don’t work! The body is smart. Adjusting your metabolic rate. ...

30/15s? PFA & Season Planning.

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

HMU [email protected]

No Time For Structure? 3 Ways To Train Without Scheduled Intervals

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What to do when you don’t want structure but want some workouts to do? What about when life stress derails your workouts, and you just want to ride...

3 athletes in 3 scenarios practicing to Win.

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s not watts.

Adam Hansen Interview: Grand Tours, Cross Training, Intermittent Fasting, Carbs, Tour of Turkey

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome Adam Hansen!! Quick Show Notes: Living in Czech Republic…what has drawn you there? Breaking up the cycling training: Czech has 4 seasons ...

Cardiac Drift: Cat 4 Question

18 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

🫀🏎 have a great Sunday

Smooth is Fast. And long weekends. And open forum details!

17 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have a great Saturday!

OPEN FORUM! Monday Apr 19, 10AM central. Link below

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Www.bit.ly/EVOQzoom1. Lifting all year round

“This was my biggest week!” Crown endurance. No cramps!

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone wants to blast MC HAMMER but someone else is quietly humming Pusha T as a consistent pace. Who got the KJ’s?

Kristen Faulkner: Favorite Workout, Stacking Micro Wins, Power of Habits, Timing of Nutrition

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back with Part 2 with Kristen Faulkner! Favorite workouts, or litmus test to feel ready to go? Getting used to the consistency of a workout b...

Cycling Training Conversation: Lifts, Wilmington Whiteface, VO2Max, High Torque

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Meet one of our newest coaches, Josh Noggle! [email protected] This is a conversation about training; his training specifically! Variation in lifting. ...

OMG IRL BIKE RIDE AAYYYEEE!!!!!

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

🥉break got away! Motoring, missed that one. Fun day getting the first race pace experience in over a year. Crazy!!!

165: Weird one. 🚲💸

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kinda on the Andy Chasteen / Kristen Faulkner flow. Don’t follow the money but follow that sweet honey. Hope you find a ton of happiness today. Told...

Kristen Faulkner Interview: Spring Classics! Race Prep, Making The Break, Defeating Dreaded Workouts

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Huge thanks to Kristen Faulkner for swinging through for Part 1. Before we get to the quick show notes, please subscribe to the channel (more subs = ...

When you get invited to the fast group ride! 🤗🥳🤩😸

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

When and how to adjust the training calendar accordingly. Cost/benefit. Aayyeeee Monday Let’s Go!!!

Why I Took 3 Days Off. 😔

11 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Oh yeah, hunky dorey peachy keen but at min 10 I do explain that of course things can get frustrating; but it’s just biking, and it will work out. 🚀...

Why I Don’t Do Paid Consults...I don’t think it’s worth your money (sorry background music kicks in at min 2 and interrupts)

10 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, we could easily take the monies from templates and consult requests; here’s why we don’t do them, and instead offer a Free Power File Analysi...

You are the boss. No apologies. 🚢

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

[email protected]

Ted King Podcast Part 2: Dynamically Active, Sleep, Race Routine, Gravel Racing, and More!

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Part 2 with Ted King! https://youtu.be/71x4ObJtDlM Brief show notes: Ted vs Pete (Stetina) Living as a professional fit person in t...

“Non-stop pressure on the pedals”. You might want to add this to your training.

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

[email protected] /// www.Lactigo.com/Brendan /// www.EVOQ.bike/blog

Did I Lose Cycling Fitness Over Winter? CTL of 100 vs. 80, Who's Race Ready?

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A great Cat 4 Question came in! "Did i lose fitness over winter from riding indoors?” Do most cyclists lose FTP and fitness over winter? I’m lo...

Ted King Interview, Part 1: Pro Road To Gravel, Grand Tours To Unbound Gravel, Tire Selection & More

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Huge thanks to Ted for coming onto the podcast!  Quick show notes:   Catching up on the two races that I was in with Ted King, one wayyy bac...

How to win the sprint when you aren’t a sprinter. Chris Thater Crit 2010

04 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Also if you listen to the very end, I compare 2010 GMSR to 2013 GMSR. I hope that motivates you to see the forest, play the long game. 76th in TT to 7...

Radio Silence: been doing those spring check ins. What’s your next two training blocks?

03 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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Jason Hilimire: Process Goals, Cycling Metrics, REPETITION, MTB Skills, 1% Gains, Micro Wins

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Part Two With Jason Hilimire! ATTENTION ROADIES that think you can’t learn from a MTBer: At least jump in at minute 17! Learning how to hit 30 foo...

How to Add Zwift Races Into Training. Also, tangents re: Training Calendars

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I like the tangents.

4 Failed VO2Max workouts for a Win. Learning. Exposed.

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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Why Do We Need Cycling Endurance Training? Does it really help FTP and VO2Max?

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This was a great Cat 4 Question emailed in. We've all heard the analogies about pyramids and foundations, but let's look at what is really going on, a...

Funky Schedules: has to ride 4 days On, 3 Days Off. Sweet Spot & Intervals? Stop. No really, STOP!

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

❤️❤️❤️❤️🚀

Adding Group Rides To The Plan

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I don't hate group rides! I'm just really selfish with trying to get better cause getting dropped suuuuucks

Tangents from a Cat 4 Question Email: adding hours in season

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Blah blah coffee mouth blah blah. Tangents. You’ve been warned. 🙏🏽

Jason Hilimire: MTB Racing, Cycling Cadence Work, Overcoming Fear, Normalized Power, Big Gear Work

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Huge thanks to Jason for coming on, one of my first coaches! A lot of these tips can be applied to any cycling discipline, whether MTB, Gravel, Road, ...

Riccardo Zoidl Cycling Interview Part 3: Race Positioning, Losses, and We Just Have To Keep GOING!!!

20 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to part 3 with 2x Austrian National Champion, Riccardo Zoidl! Part 1: https://youtu.be/O6e-zkEeHmI Part 2: https://youtu.be/cqACFuK9uOY ...

Dojo📃5️⃣: Summon The Motivation 🌧

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

@brendanhousler. Www.EVOQ.bike/blog

Riccardo Zoidl Part 2! Overtraining, Cycling Race Nutrition, Making Mistakes to Learn!

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Part 2...be sure to check out Part 1: https://youtu.be/O6e-zkEeHmI Also, make sure you check out our training articles: www.evoq.bike/blog If you fi...

Reduction In Cycling Training Hours? Briefly Increase Intensity? Off The Bike Optimizations?

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Need to cut hours? Often times, we over exaggerate how bad the schedule will become. We overthink how big of a disruption this will become. How do I...

Riccardo Zoidl: Austrian National Champion! Racing ProTour, Cycling Physiology, Training Mistakes

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Things got going quickly in this one! Admittedly, I was a bit nervous getting ready to talk to such a powerhouse athlete. Shout out to our newest coac...

Dojo 4: Binge, Interval Audible, Saturday Cycling. Mind Over Candy

14 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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Sorry Nate: TrainerRoad Adaptive Training Response To "Sorry Coaches". Cycling AI & Cycling Coaches

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

#AskACyclingCoach...I only post this since Nate kept jabbing: "Sorry Coaches....this replaces coaching." So I asked Nate if he had a coach, and liste...

FTP -> VO2? More intensive? James Walsh kudos, The Mission, WKO, and of course 🚀🚀🚀🚀

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

[email protected]