VN Pod, ep. 160: Megan Jastrab on her worlds victory and Olympic dreams




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Summary: On this week's episode of The VeloNews Podcast we have a long interview with Megan Jastrab, the recently crowned world champion in the junior women's road race. Jastrab takes us inside her victorious ride in Yorkshire, and explains in great detail the strategy she used to win. Plus, Jastrab tells us some anecdotes from earlier in the race that contributed to her victory. Plus, Jastrab discusses her racing plans in 2020. She will turn 18 next year, which opens the door for Women's WorldTour events, as well as the Olympics in Tokyo. Jastrab is hoping to qualify for the Summer games for Team USA. Finally, Jastrab describes her upbringing in California, and how her parents helped her develop a love for riding and racing. This week's episode is sponsored by VeloSwap, the country's largest used bike expo and swap. VeloSwap is coming on on November 2 at the National Western Complex in Denver, Colorado. Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2019-veloswap-tickets-72588240381