UNBOUND GRAVEL FINAL PREP | Keegan Swenson + Sofía Gomez Villafañe | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 532

🚀Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 ⁠www.TrainerRoad.com⁠ 🏁 Race with us in the TrainerRoad Throwdown Series!: https://trainerroad.cc/TRrace 🤝Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/TRzwiftclub // SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST! iTunes: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/apple2⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2⁠ Google Podcasts: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/google⁠ // TOPICS COVERED (00:00) Welcome! (01:16) How Sofía Tapers for Races (06:25) Sofía’s Thoughts on How Drafting Rules Will Affect Women’s Racing (11:40) Sofía’s Equipment and Bike Setup (19:51) Heat Training for Unbound (24:21) Keegan's Rollercoaster Season (25:17) Keegan’s Approach to Altitude Training (30:17) Keegan’s Thoughts on MTB vs. Gravel Tires (34:55) Suspension on Gravel Bikes This week, Coach Jonathan checks in with pro cyclists Keegan Swenson and Sofía Gomez Villafañe as they finalize their training for Unbound Gravel. Sofía discusses her training adjustments, the evolution in women's racing strategies, and optimizing equipment for gravel racing. Keegan shares his insights on altitude training, his motivations for the season, and detailed thoughts on tire and suspension setups. Tune in for exclusive pro tips and behind-the-scenes insights from two of the best off-road cyclists in the world! // RESOURCES MENTIONED Sofía’s Instagram:   / sofithevilla   Matt Beers’ Instagram:   / mattbeers55   Keegan’s Instagram:   / keegels99   ht.sqd’s Instagram:   / ht.sqd   Sign up for TrainerRoad! ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster⁠ Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/trzwiftclub⁠ // TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster⁠ TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating. // HELPFUL LINKS Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi⁠ Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! ⁠   • Science-Backed Nutrition Plan for Cyclists...  ⁠ TrainerRoad on Instagram: ⁠  / ⁠   TrainerRoad Forum: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE⁠ TrainerRoad on Strava: ⁠  / strava   TrainerRoad on Facebook: ⁠  / trainerrd⁠   TrainerRoad on X: ⁠https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad⁠ Learn more about TrainerRoad: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur⁠⁠ Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5⁠ Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP⁠ Training Blog: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN