Race Analysis: Carson City Off-Road with Keegan Swenson – Ask a Cycling Coach 162

Keegan Swenson is one of the fastest pro mountain bikers in the USA, and we took a deep dive into the Stans / Pivot Pro Team rider's hard-fought second place at the Epic Rides Carson City Off-Road.
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

- Hardtail or full suspension: Which is best?
- How the pros carry spares and tools
- A tube carrying hack you need to know about
- Long sleeve jersey or arm warmers
- What the pros eat before a big race
- How pro riders plan their race nutrition
- On-the-bike nutrition hacks
- Why mountain bike races start hard
- Why the pros ride singletrack different than all of us
- How many times can the pros attack?
- Why a higher threshold is almost always a good solution
- When to know if you should lead or not on the trail
- Why technical trails might actually be an opportunity for rest
- Tips on how to follow a rider in singletrack
- When does drafting come into play in a mountain bike race?
- Why line choice may be the most important part of a sprint

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