Fast Talk, ep. 48: Race Tactics and Training with Rally's Huffman and McCarty, Part 2

Summary: This is the second episode in our series on strategy and training for particular races. (See Episode 43 for part 1.) This episode is all about hilly road races and winning the GC at a stage race. Some of the themes we discuss include: - Is there ever a race where you truly don't need a sprint? - The difference between hilly and flat races, including which are usually more dynamic, and how to know if you should favor sprint races or the tougher hilly races. - How to approach a hilly race, both in terms of strategy and how to train for them. Hint: it's not just about dropping weight. - The elements of a stage race, including the crit, time trial, and road race, and which you should focus on. - And finally, the difference between how pros and amateurs race these events, and why trying to imitate what you see at big pro races may not always work.