Training Tips for Gravel Racing with Tobin Ortenblad

EVOQ.BIKE Cycling Podcast

Tobin Ortenblad discusses his transition from cyclocross to gravel racing and the challenges he faced. He emphasizes the importance of starting strong in gravel races and the need for high endurance and tempo work. He also mentions the significance of volume training and the balance between fitness and sustainability. Tobin shares insights on VO2 max training and the importance of repeatability in short, intense efforts. He discusses his training approach for different race seasons and the focus on threshold work. Tobin highlights the difference in effort between small wattage variances at high thresholds. Thanks, Tobin! Find him on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/mctubbbin/ Chapters: 00:00 Welcome! 00:59 Tobin's Background and Racing History 05:47 Transitioning from Cyclocross to Gravel Racing 11:13 Starting Strong and Making Selections in Gravel Races 17:29 The Importance of Endurance and Recovery in Gravel Racing 22:57 Training for Top-End Efforts and Threshold Work 31:11 The Importance of Consistency and Hard Work in Cycling Training 33:56 Strength Training for Resilience and Durability 45:17 Building Connections and Being Kind in the Cycling Community 01:04:26 Using Social Media to Showcase Your Cycling Journey 👋🏽 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://www.evoq.bike/training-plans 🚀TrainingPeaks Store Programs: https://tinyurl.com/TP-Store 💥Ketones, Delta G Tactical: https://tinyurl.com/DeltaGKetones CODE Brendan for 15% off 😈 Lactigo: www.lactigo.com/brendan MORE WATTS and LESS BURN Full Blog With Training Tips: www.evoq.bike/blog Subscribe to Our Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/ggRc4n Follow Along on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/5889 EVOQ Training Packs: https://www.evoq.bike/training-packs Airofit: https://www.airofit.com/?sca_ref=476545.3AVnm3vdGW Best Chamois Cream: https://www.hellobluecbd.com/, Code Brendan Cordyceps Mushrooms: https://shop.realmushrooms.com?ref=62 Best shades: https://www.julbo.com/en_us/ Calorify: https://calorify.com Discount Code EVOQ Donate to EVOQ.BIKE for all the Free Content: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U3YMCAUEMQ4PC

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