#540 Colorado's Ride: Train Smarter with Virtual Pre‑Rides & Velocity

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Colorado’s Ride has become one of the most respected multi‑day cycling events in the country—and preparation is everything. In Episode #540 of the Grit2Greatness Endurance Podcast, Coaches Rich Soares and Kristen Overton welcome Bill Plock, director of Colorado’s Ride, to break down what makes this event special and how athletes can prepare more intelligently.We dive into course demands, elevation realities, pacing discipline, and why virtual, coach‑led pre‑rides are a game‑changer for confidence and execution. Plus, we introduce Velocity for Colorado’s Ride, a 12‑week virtual training experience built specifically for the five days of riding.If Colorado’s Ride is on your calendar—or your bucket list—this episode will help you show up prepared, calm, and ready to ride strong.Show Sponsor: Vespa Power – optimizing your fat metabolism for higher performance and faster recovery.Less sugar. Higher performance. Faster recovery.Home of Vespa Power Products | Optimizing Your Fat MetabolismUse discount code - 303endurance20Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching – your path to smarter training and better results.Website - Grit2Greatness Endurance CoachingFacebook - @grit2greatnessenduranceInstagram - @grit2greatness_enduranceGrit2Greatness Ambassador Application: https://forms.gle/mQjPbyzjAmmBhM6m9Grit2Greatness Become a Team Member: Getting Started with Grit2Greatness - Google FormsSubscribe to the podcast - Grit2Greatness Endurance - Podcast - Apple Podcasts

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