Road Tales Ep. 12 | Tour of the Gila Update & More

The conversation covers Cole's experience at the HeLa race, the challenges of the time trial, the events of Moguian Day and the Crit, the intensity of the Gila Monster Day, Cole's preparation for Nationals, and a discussion about the hardest single day on the bike. The conversation covers topics such as overcoming adversity in racing, training and racing strategies, recovery and performance improvement, race experience and reflection, gravel racing and event organization, and gravel racing and training. The discussion provides insights into the challenges and strategies of professional cycling, as well as the evolving landscape of gravel racing and event organization.TakeawaysAltitude racing presents unique challengesStrategic pacing is crucial in time trials Overcoming adversity is a key factor in professional cycling success.Consistent training, good sleep, and nutrition are essential for performance improvement.Chapters00:00 Racing at HeLa05:03 Moguian Day and the Crit09:59 The Gila Monster Day19:55 Preparing for Nationals28:42 Overcoming Adversity in Racing33:45 Race Experience and Reflection43:15 Gravel Racing and Event Organization53:13 Gravel Racing and Training