Velonews Podcasts

In episode 64, we ask the question: What does it take to stand on the podium at the world championships? It’s a simple question without a simple answer. Strength buys you a seat at the table, but playing a winning hand takes effective training, teamwork, near-perfect strategy, and an incredible mindset. In today's episode we take a deep dive into all of the elements that are needed for a podium placing at worlds with two of the members of the Canadian team — Mike Woods and Rob Britton. The two of them, along with their team of coaches, asked that simple question over a year before the 2018 world championships. Canada doesn't have the biggest reputation, nor the best-funded team, but they found the answers and earned Mike the bronze medal. So, how did they do it? Today we'll cover: - How the race played out to put Mike in a position to fight for the podium - Rob Britton's all-day breakaway that helped put Mike in that position - The final “hell climb” as Rob calls it, how it was central to Mike’s strategy,