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EPISODE · Aug 11, 2025 · 1H 14M

2025 Leadville Trail 100 MTB | Keegan Swenson vs. Average Rider | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 544

from Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad · host TrainerRoad

🚀Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 ⁠www.TrainerRoad.com⁠🏁 Race with us in the TrainerRoad Throwdown Series!: https://trainerroad.cc/TRrace 🤝Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/TRzwiftclub // SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST!iTunes: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/apple2⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2⁠Google Podcasts: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/google⁠// TOPICS COVERED(00:00:00) Welcome!(00:00:26) Keegan's Race Strategy and Goals(00:02:20) Bike Setup and Equipment Choices(00:16:15) Nutrition and Hydration Strategies(00:26:06) Power and Performance Analysis(00:38:33) Powerline to Columbine: Group Dynamics and Aerodynamics(00:39:23) Conquering Columbine: Climb Strategies and Challenges(00:42:51) Navigating the Descent: Techniques and Obstacles(00:51:40) Powerline Climb: Mental and Physical Endurance(01:03:40) Final Push: Turquoise Lake and the BoulevardIn this episode, Coach Jonathan Lee and Keegan Swensen dissect their performances at the 2025 Leadville 100 endurance mountain bike race. Jonathan compares his own finish to Keegan's winning ride, delving into their time splits, power outputs, nutritional strategies, equipment setups, and race day experiences. Learn about Keegan's impressive 5 hours and 45 minutes finish, how he strategically pushed his limits, and Jonathan’s approach to meet his goals. Tune in for valuable insights on race pacing, preparation, and the challenges of competing at high elevation.// RESOURCES MENTIONED- Keegan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keegels99 - Sign up for TrainerRoad! ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster⁠- Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/trzwiftclub⁠ // TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS!https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster⁠ TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.// HELPFUL LINKS- Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi⁠- Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! ⁠https://youtu.be/z2HXE1-il_Q⁠ - TrainerRoad on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/⁠- TrainerRoad Forum: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE⁠- TrainerRoad on Strava: ⁠https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad⁠- TrainerRoad on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd⁠- TrainerRoad on X: ⁠https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad⁠ - Learn more about TrainerRoad: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur⁠⁠ - Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5⁠- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP⁠- Training Blog: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN

🚀Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 ⁠www.TrainerRoad.com⁠🏁 Race with us in the TrainerRoad Throwdown Series!: https://trainerroad.cc/TRrace 🤝Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/TRzwiftclub // SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST!iTunes: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/apple2⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2⁠Google Podcasts: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/google⁠// TOPICS COVERED(00:00:00) Welcome!(00:00:26) Keegan's Race Strategy and Goals(00:02:20) Bike Setup and Equipment Choices(00:16:15) Nutrition and Hydration Strategies(00:26:06) Power and Performance Analysis(00:38:33) Powerline to Columbine: Group Dynamics and Aerodynamics(00:39:23) Conquering Columbine: Climb Strategies and Challenges(00:42:51) Navigating the Descent: Techniques and Obstacles(00:51:40) Powerline Climb: Mental and Physical Endurance(01:03:40) Final Push: Turquoise Lake and the BoulevardIn this episode, Coach Jonathan Lee and Keegan Swensen dissect their performances at the 2025 Leadville 100 endurance mountain bike race. Jonathan compares his own finish to Keegan's winning ride, delving into their time splits, power outputs, nutritional strategies, equipment setups, and race day experiences. Learn about Keegan's impressive 5 hours and 45 minutes finish, how he strategically pushed his limits, and Jonathan’s approach to meet his goals. Tune in for valuable insights on race pacing, preparation, and the challenges of competing at high elevation.// RESOURCES MENTIONED- Keegan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keegels99 - Sign up for TrainerRoad! ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster⁠- Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/trzwiftclub⁠ // TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS!https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster⁠ TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.// HELPFUL LINKS- Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi⁠- Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! ⁠https://youtu.be/z2HXE1-il_Q⁠ - TrainerRoad on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/⁠- TrainerRoad Forum: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE⁠- TrainerRoad on Strava: ⁠https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad⁠- TrainerRoad on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd⁠- TrainerRoad on X: ⁠https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad⁠ - Learn more about TrainerRoad: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur⁠⁠ - Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5⁠- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP⁠- Training Blog: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN

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