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(00:00) Welcome!
(00:50) Pre-Race Nerves and Expectations for Cape Epic 2025
(04:07) Cape Epic 2025 Race Overview
(06:16) Heat Training and Equipment Setup
(14:24) Alex and Zach’s Nutrition Strategies
(20:44) Race Strategy and Team Dynamics
(25:37) Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts
Join Coach Jonathan Lee, Alex Wild, and Zach Calton from Team CycleSport.com as they prepare for the 2025 edition of Cape Epic, the world’s hardest and most grueling marathon mountain bike stage race. Alex and Zach will be giving us an inside look at their Cape Epic experience with short 15 minute podcast check-ins after every stage. In this episode, Alex and Zach discuss their unique training routines, bike setups, nutrition plans, and overall race strategy!
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