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(00:00:00) Welcome!

(00:01:01) Rapid Fire Questions with Tobin

(00:02:39) Training Preferences and Strategies

(00:04:22) Tobin’s Favorite and Least Favorite Races

(00:05:53) Tobin’s Equipment Preferences and Choices

(00:15:24) How Tobin Analyzes His Season of Racing

(00:21:59) How Gravel Tactics are Different From Road

(00:39:30) How to Understand if Your FTP is Wrong

(00:58:02) How to Do Endurance on MTB Trails

(01:08:36) Managing Expectations and Comparisons in Cycling

In this episode, Coach Jonathan is joined by Santa Cruz ht.sqd’s Tobin Ortenblad to discuss gravel racing tactics, why your Zone 2 training isn’t making you faster and how to fix it, and the importance of skill work for mountain biking. Tobin and Jonathan cover a wide range of topics including interval training preferences, race tactics for gravel and road, choosing between different equipment setups, and finding motivation despite feeling slow. They also tackle listener questions on optimizing training when managing a full-time job and family commitments. Don't miss out on this insightful episode that’s sure to help you become a better cyclist. Got questions? Drop them in the comments below!