Should you keep pedaling or tuck on a descent, getting comfortable in aero, draft-legal racing for beginners, and more!
About this episode
The episode discusses cycling techniques, including when to tuck on descents and the advantages of different drivetrains, while also touching on various light-hearted topics.
It's a warm, smoky evening in Bend, the kind where you drive to Sisters for training and now you're recording a podcast instead of sleeping. We kept it deliberate and efficient this week, which means we absolutely went off on mattresses, California Chicken Cafe, and ice cream. In between, a great bag of questions. This week we discussed: 1x vs. 2x drivetrains: the actual advantages of each and why most people should just stick with a two byWhen to stop pedaling and tuck on a descentDraft-lega...
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