In this episode, live from the Tour de France, we're joined by Koen Pelgrim, Performance Coach at Soudal Quick-Step and personal trainer to Remco Evenepoel.

Remco has had an outstanding first week at the Grande Boucle, securing a stage win and the white jersey with an impressive and consistent performance. As we prepare for the race's second half, discover how Remco and his Soudal Quick-Step teammates have been gearing up for the season's biggest event.

We'll explore mastering cycling performance and training using today's technology, including power meters, heart rate monitors, and lactate testing while emphasizing the importance of personal feeling over numbers. Highlighting the significance of sleep and body awareness for recovery, Koen offers valuable advice for cyclists on balancing training with work, family, and more.

Koen coordinates the team's training, testing, and performance analysis. With a rich background in exercise physiology and sports nutrition, Koen’s work is pivotal in pushing the boundaries of cycling performance.

Join us for an insightful discussion on the cutting edge of cycling performance!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:29 Koen's Background and Early Years

09:19 How Training Has Changed Over the Last Two Decades

18:18 Blood Lactate Testing

24:04 Challenges and Benefits of Altitude Training

27:01 Preparing for the Tour de France: Recon Rides and Training

31:01 Remco's Performance in the Dauphiné and Goals for the Tour

46:03 The Importance of Sleep for Recovery and Keeping Things Simple

50:38 Massage vs. Stretching and Foam Rolling

52:57 How the Team Staff Maintain Mental Fitness During a Grand Tour

54:05 Ending

Hope you’ll enjoy this one! 

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Koen Pelgrim

⁠Soudal Quick-Step⁠

Host: ⁠Soren Jensen⁠

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