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(0:00) Welcome!
(0:44) How did Matt get into Mountain biking?
(02:00) Matt’s stats Height/Weight
(02:31) What made Matt decide on mountain biking?
(04:44) Matt’s mind-blowing first FTP test results
(09:32) Matt’s biggest learning about nutrition
(11:28) What is Matt’s FTP?
(13:04) How to manage nutrition when you burn so many calories
(19:11) Sweat Testing
(20:50) What is Matt’s nutrition strategy?
(24:36) Cape Epic
(25:19) The difference that took Matt from participant to winner
(30:11) The potential of racing in the pro peloton
(33:16) What benefits did Matt get from 20hr indoor training weeks?
(39:07) Matt’s tips for winning Epic
(41:59) Matt’s perspective on the Lifetime Grand Prix
(46:31) Matt’s Bike setup
(51:16) What made Matt pick XC over DH and Enduro?
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