Santa Cruz Bicycle’s Keegan Swenson joins us to discuss how he recaptured the White Rim FKT and to discuss how pro athletes manage expectations over a multi-year development plan, how to maintain motivation and consistency, pedaling technique, bike tech and much more.

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
- Intro 0:00
- New TrainerRoad Android and iOS apps! 2:43
- TrainerRoad’s new Polarized Training plans! 4:28
- Adaptive Training update and common questions 6:10
- How Keegan Swenson recaptured the White Rim FKT 12:42
- What we can learn from how pro athletes manage expectations 50:11
- How to avoid low-quality foods during high training volume 1:11:37
- The biggest differences between the Santa Cruz Blur and Pivot Mach 4 SL 1:25:09
- How to choose the right length dropper post 1:27:05
- Why don’t cyclists use %FTP instead of power on their head units? 1:33:45
- How to keep your head warm on cold rides 1:34:48
- Should you estimate TSS for weight training? 1:37:34
- Which pedals are best for both road and MTB 1:49:36
- How to find the best width handlebar for mountain biking? 1:43:26
- How to maintain motivation and consistency through a season of training 1:57:05

Keegan’s White Rim FKT Video - https://youtu.be/NIe9Fa8EI_M
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