EVOQ.BIKE Cycling Podcast

This episode explores the differences between climbing and flat riding in cycling, and how riders can improve their performance in both areas through targeted training strategies. Landry shares insights on muscle recruitment, biomechanics, core strength, and specific drills to enhance cycling efficiency.📧Email Landry@evoq.bike and Brendan@evoq.bike👉Coach Bios: https://www.evoq.bike/brendan-housler-bio – https://www.evoq.bike/landry-bobo-bioLandry on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1317545Brendan on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/5889Chapters00:00 Introduction to terrain-specific cycling performance02:15 Biomechanics and rider build influence performance04:37 Training strategies to improve climbing ability07:51 Practicing real climbing in training camps08:20 Training flat terrain for better flat performance09:21 Riding on zero resistance to improve flat efficiency10:17 Strengthening glutes for aerodynamic flat riding11:36 High cadence drills for flat and time trial riding12:29 Improving cadence and aerodynamics for race readiness12:59 Engagement and closing remarks👋🏽 If you're new to the channel, welcome! Check out some other training resources below, like our new TrainingPlans Store!🚀 Training Plans Starting at $19! https://tinyurl.com/TP-Store😈 Lactigo: https://my.lactigo.com/cycling MORE WATTS and LESS BURNSubscribe to Our Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ggRc4nFollow Along on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/5889EVOQ Training Packs: https://www.evoq.bike/training-packs Best Chamois Cream: https://www.hellobluecbd.com/ath/brendan/Cordyceps Mushrooms: https://www.realmushrooms.com/CYCLINGDonate to EVOQ.BIKE for all the Free Content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U3YMCAUEMQ4PC

Brendan Housler explains that FTP isn’t one system but reflects aerobic base, VO2 max “ceiling,” lactate handling, durability, and time to exhaustion, so raising threshold requires targeting your specific limiter instead of doing random FTP workouts. He prioritizes first building an endurance foundation (2–3 hour rides feeling fresh), then using VO2 max and over-unders, followed by supra-threshold work (just above FTP), and lastly steady-state TTE workouts (e.g., 3x20, 2x30, 1x45). He suggests using 5-minute power as a rough VO2 proxy and comparing FTP/5-min power (fractional utilization) to decide whether to focus on VO2 work or threshold, while noting anaerobic riders can skew 5-minute results. He emphasizes fueling key sessions, adjusting focus around race season, and maintaining year-round purpose by stacking training across seasons and years.Chapters:00:00 Stop Surviving Intervals00:47 FTP Is Multiple Systems02:59 Four Buckets Framework03:25 Base Before Intensity05:05 Find Your Limiter05:42 Ceiling Test With 5-Minute07:14 VO2 Max Workout Menu08:21 Supra Threshold Bridge09:41 Over Unders For Surges10:32 Build Time To Exhaustion11:54 Recap And Next Steps12:52 Sample Week And Caveats13:56 Fueling And Coaching Plugs15:14 Offseason Purpose And Wrap👋🏽 If you're new to the channel, welcome! Check out some other training resources below, like our new TrainingPlans Store!🚀 Training Plans Starting at $19! https://tinyurl.com/TP-Store😈 Lactigo: https://my.lactigo.com/cycling MORE WATTS and LESS BURNSubscribe to Our Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ggRc4nFollow Along on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/5889EVOQ Training Packs: https://www.evoq.bike/training-packs Best Chamois Cream: https://www.hellobluecbd.com/ath/brendan/Cordyceps Mushrooms: https://www.realmushrooms.com/CYCLINGDonate to EVOQ.BIKE for all the Free Content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U3YMCAUEMQ4PC

In this episode, Brendan Housler and Landry Bobo discuss the nuances of pacing, effort, and strategy in cycling, focusing on solo efforts, breakaways, and time trials. They share practical tips on how to train for and execute these efforts effectively, emphasizing the importance of terrain, perception, and mental discipline.📧Email Landry@evoq.bike and Brendan@evoq.bike👉Coach Bios: https://www.evoq.bike/brendan-housler-bio – https://www.evoq.bike/landry-bobo-bioLandry on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1317545Brendan on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/5889Chapters00:00 Introduction to Solo Cycling Efforts and Strategies02:03 The Importance of Not Going Too Hard at the Start04:42 Applying Effort in Breakaway Scenarios08:11 Spending Energy Wisely on Terrain12:04 Using Power and Perception to Pace Efforts14:42 Training Drills for Solo and Time Trial Efforts17:55 Practicing Race Situations and Overcoming Challenges20:37 Final Tips for Race Day and Effort Management👋🏽 If you're new to the channel, welcome! Check out some other training resources below, like our new TrainingPlans Store!🚀 Training Plans Starting at $19! https://tinyurl.com/TP-Store😈 Lactigo: https://my.lactigo.com/cycling MORE WATTS and LESS BURNSubscribe to Our Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ggRc4nFollow Along on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/5889EVOQ Training Packs: https://www.evoq.bike/training-packs Best Chamois Cream: https://www.hellobluecbd.com/ath/brendan/Cordyceps Mushrooms: https://www.realmushrooms.com/CYCLINGDonate to EVOQ.BIKE for all the Free Content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U3YMCAUEMQ4PC

In this episode, we analyze Quinn Simmons' intense five-week pre-Tour de France training camp, exploring how his training strategies can be applied by amateur cyclists to improve their performance. We discuss training volume, intensity, race-specific preparation, and practical takeaways.📧Email Landry@evoq.bike and Brendan@evoq.bike👉Coach Bios: https://www.evoq.bike/brendan-housler-bio – https://www.evoq.bike/landry-bobo-bioLandry on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1317545Brendan on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/5889Chapters00:00 Introduction to Quinn Simmons' Training Camp02:14 Week 1: Base Building and Low-Intensity Rides03:45 Week 2-3: Increasing Intensity and Volume10:10 Week 4: Tapering and Recovery Strategies19:57 Week 5: Final Sharpening and Race Preparation22:47 Key Takeaways for Amateur Cyclists26:04 Training for How You Want to Win28:01 Fueling and Nutrition Tips for Endurance29:53 Final Thoughts and Applying Pro Strategies👋🏽 If you're new to the channel, welcome! Check out some other training resources below, like our new Training Plans Store!🚀 Training Plans Starting at $19! https://tinyurl.com/TP-Store😈 Lactigo: https://my.lactigo.com/cycling MORE WATTS and LESS BURNSubscribe to Our Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ggRc4nFollow Along on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/5889EVOQ Training Packs: https://www.evoq.bike/training-packs Best Chamois Cream: https://www.hellobluecbd.com/ath/brendan/Cordyceps Mushrooms: https://www.realmushrooms.com/CYCLINGDonate to EVOQ.BIKE for all the Free Content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U3YMCAUEMQ4PC

In this episode, Brendan Housler and Landry analyze a specialized cycling workout focused on peak power and durability, explaining its purpose, benefits, and how amateurs can adapt it for their training. They discuss the science behind long rest intervals, anaerobic and aerobic contributions, and mental toughness in racing.📧Email Landry@evoq.bike and Brendan@evoq.bike👉Coach Bios: https://www.evoq.bike/brendan-housler-bio – https://www.evoq.bike/landry-bobo-bioLandry on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/1317545Brendan on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/5889Chapters00:00 Introduction to Pre-Ride Fueling03:09 The Importance of Long Recovery in Intervals12:00 Quality Over Quantity in Training14:23 When to Implement High Power Intervals16:19 Preparing for High Power Workouts👋🏽 If you're new to the channel, welcome! Check out some other training resources below, like our new TrainingPlans Store!🚀 Training Plans Starting at $19! https://tinyurl.com/TP-Store😈 Lactigo: https://my.lactigo.com/cycling MORE WATTS and LESS BURNSubscribe to Our Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ggRc4nFollow Along on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/5889EVOQ Training Packs: https://www.evoq.bike/training-packs Best Chamois Cream: https://www.hellobluecbd.com/ath/brendan/Cordyceps Mushrooms: https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=62 Donate to EVOQ.BIKE for all the Free Content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U3YMCAUEMQ4PC