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Team Jumbo Visma pulled off a stunning display today. It seems like Roglic has inspired all those around him. The young American Sepp Kuss high fived his way across the finishing line today for a famous victory.  We also discuss CBD oil as a sleep aid and whether a team has a duty to protect riders from themselves after a bad crash.  Join us in Spain for a week of cycling from November 9th to 15th https://cf.a1coaching.net/training-camp2019 Missing Piece https://www.missingpiece.ie/vuelta-2019 Click Funnels https://clickfunnels.com?cf_affiliate_id=1883048&affiliate_id=1883048&aff_sub=&aff_sub2=&nopopup=false&noautoplay=false&cookiepreview=false

After a few gruelling days in the mountains the sprinters were not to be denied today.  Bunch sprints frequently spell danger and today was no different with a huge pile up 900 meters from the finish.  Join us in Spain for a week of cycling from November 9th to 15th https://cf.a1coaching.net/training-camp2019 Missing Piece https://www.missingpiece.ie/vuelta-2019 Click Funnels https://clickfunnels.com?cf_affiliate_id=1883048&affiliate_id=1883048&aff_sub=&aff_sub2=&nopopup=false&noautoplay=false&cookiepreview=false

The Vuelta battle took on some of the most insane slopes i've ever seen in a bike race today. The best riders in the world were almost at a standstill. Serious terrain and it delivered serious drama.  Join us in Spain for a week of cycling from November 9th to 15th https://cf.a1coaching.net/training-camp2019 Missing Piece https://www.missingpiece.ie/vuelta-2019 Click Funnels https://clickfunnels.com?cf_affiliate_id=1883048&affiliate_id=1883048&aff_sub=&aff_sub2=&nopopup=false&noautoplay=false&cookiepreview=false

We had one of the old guard turning back the hands of time today on a stage which gave us one stages in one. We had the tension contesting the stage win and also the GC guys testing each others legs before the big show down tomorrow.    Join us in Spain for a week of cycling from November 9th to 15th https://cf.a1coaching.net/training-camp2019 Thanks to Show Sponsors: Missing Piece https://www.missingpiece.ie Click Funnels https://clickfunnels.com?cf_affiliate_id=1883048&affiliate_id=1883048&aff_sub=&aff_sub2=&nopopup=false&noautoplay=false&cookiepreview=false

If you're someone who roots for the underdog all season but is disappointed more often than not, this is the stage for you.  Drama right to the line - we give insight into the break dynamics and how a little known rider was able to play a very political game to pull off the biggest win of his career.    Join us in Spain for a week of cycling from November 9th to 15th https://cf.a1coaching.net/training-camp2019 Thanks to Show Sponsors: Missing Piece https://www.missingpiece.ie Click Funnels https://clickfunnels.com?cf_affiliate_id=1883048&affiliate_id=1883048&aff_sub=&aff_sub2=&nopopup=false&noautoplay=false&cookiepreview=false

To win a Grand Tour you need to be an all rounder. Today we seen some of the top GC contenders lose 3 minutes.  We pick apart what this means for the second half of the race   Join us in Spain for a week of cycling from November 9th to 15th https://cf.a1coaching.net/training-camp2019 Thanks to Show Sponsors: Missing Piece https://www.missingpiece.ie Click Funnels https://clickfunnels.com?cf_affiliate_id=1883048&affiliate_id=1883048&aff_sub=&aff_sub2=&nopopup=false&noautoplay=false&cookiepreview=false

If you missed the Queens Stage it did not disappoint. We pick apart the crashes, the drama and the crazy weather. This stage had it all. Join us in Spain for a week of cycling from November 9th to 15th https://cf.a1coaching.net/training-camp2019 Thanks to Show Sponsors: Missing Piece https://www.missingpiece.ie Click Funnels https://clickfunnels.com?cf_affiliate_id=1883048&affiliate_id=1883048&aff_sub=&aff_sub2=&nopopup=false&noautoplay=false&cookiepreview=false

The sprinters party was spoiled today as a large break dominated the days stage which was marred by horrific weather.    Heading into the Queens stage tomorrow we look ahead and ask who is the race favourite now?   Join us in Spain for a week of cycling from November 9th to 15th  https://cf.a1coaching.net/training-camp2019   Check out our 8 Week Challenge  https://cf.a1coaching.net/optin6uzeubcd   Thanks to Show Sponsors:  Missing Piece https://www.missingpiece.ie Click Funnels https://clickfunnels.com?cf_affiliate_id=1883048&affiliate_id=1883048&aff_sub=&aff_sub2=&nopopup=false&noautoplay=false&cookiepreview=false

  As we hit the high mountains the main players are starting to reveal themselves.    An interesting stage to pick apart with loads of talking points.    In case you missed Sarah's recipe https://cf.a1coaching.net/optinettd8v45   Join us in Spain for a week of cycling from November 9th to 15th  https://cf.a1coaching.net/training-camp2019   Check out our 8 Week Challenge  https://cf.a1coaching.net/optin6uzeubcd   Thanks to Show Sponsors:  Missing Piece https://www.missingpiece.ie Click Funnels https://clickfunnels.com?cf_affiliate_id=1883048&affiliate_id=1883048&aff_sub=&aff_sub2=&nopopup=false&noautoplay=false&cookiepreview=false

Stage 6 of the Vuelta brought drama for all the wrong reasons. We had a huge crash which resulted in many high profiles riders leaving the race. We talk about who caused it and what it means for GC.    Team INEOS have had a disaster of a race so far. Is there a glimmer of hope?   We are lucky enough to get another amazing recipe from Sarah. This time it's an energy bar for the bike. You'll never get which top Irish rider uses these as his training staple?  https://cf.a1coaching.net/optinettd8v45   Join us in Spain for a week of cycling from November 9th to 15th  https://cf.a1coaching.net/training-camp2019   Check out our 8 Week Challenge  https://cf.a1coaching.net/optin6uzeubcd   Thanks to Show Sponsors:  Missing Piece https://www.missingpiece.ie Click Funnels https://clickfunnels.com?cf_affiliate_id=1883048&affiliate_id=1883048&aff_sub=&aff_sub2=&nopopup=false&noautoplay=false&cookiepreview=false        

We had our first serious test of this year's race today.  We got to see who merited the pre race speculation and who has been on the beer since the Tour.  The stage threw up a few talking points, none more so than the internal battle for leadership at Movistar.  Join us in Spain for a week of cycling from November 9th to 15th  https://cf.a1coaching.net/training-camp2019   Check out our 8 Week Challenge  https://cf.a1coaching.net/optin6uzeubcd   Thanks to Show Sponsor http://www.missingpiece.ie    

Todays stage proved to be more dramatic off the bike than on the bike.    Bradley Wiggins announced an unexpected change in career direction and Sam Bennett has some serious problems at Bora.    Join us in Spain for a week of cycling from November 9th to 15th  https://cf.a1coaching.net/training-camp2019   Check out our 8 Week Challenge  https://cf.a1coaching.net/optin6uzeubcd   Thanks to Show Sponsor http://www.missingpiece.ie

If you're an Irish Cycling fan it's a great time to be alive. We're living through a purple patch at the moment.  Today's stage went to script and the fastest man in the world delivered to make it a double serving of champagne for the travelling green army.  We may see crosswinds tomorrow so i'll be glued to the TV.  You can check out our 8 Week Challenge here  https://cf.a1coaching.net/optin6uzeubcd   Join us on our Winter Training Camp from November 9th to 15th here https://cf.a1coaching.net/training-camp2019   A special thanks to our Vuelta Show Sponsor, Missing Piece www.missingpiece.ie

Nicolas Roche has written another chapter large in the history of Irish cycling. I'll review how it played out. The significance for Roche and his career.  We also round up all the other news from inside the peleton.  Today also marked our first show sponsor on the podcast. Missing Pieces. They are a custom craft company based out of Donegal. They have a 25% at the moment. Check them out www.missingpiece.ie You can sign up for our training camp here https://cf.a1coaching.net/training-camp2019

Miguel Angel Lopez is the first leader of this years Vuelta after his team emerged victorious over a testing 13.4km Team Time Trial.    We chat about his hopes over the next 3 weeks and profile some of the favourites.  It seemed fitting to announce our annual training camp in Cambrils, Spain from 9th to 15th of November. All abilities welcome for a fun week of riding in the sun. Details are here https://cf.a1coaching.net/training-camp2019   You can sign up for our 8 Week Challenge here https://cf.a1coaching.net/optin6uzeubcd

With the Vuelta upon us we took this opportunity to announce a daily Vuelta podcast.  We talk about the importance of recovery. If you are neglecting your recovery it can affect mood, energy levels, hormonal balance and undermine performance. We talk about how you can "passively" recover to get an edge on your competitors.    We also look inside the 8 Week Challenge. What exactly does it entail and how are our clients using it to melt away fat? You can check out the 8 Week Challenge details here https://cf.a1coaching.net/optin6uzeubcd

A very special episode today as Anthony unveils the 8 Week Challenge. After weeks of waiting we finally get to find out what all the fuss is about.  8 Week Challenge details are here https://cf.a1coaching.net A small insight into the 8 Week Challenge is revealed and it's a little known trick for burning fat.  Anthony goes deep a framework called Escape - Arrival. It's a tool you can use for planning your season but the tool has a wider application into other parts of your life.  We also catch up on what the Irish World Tour riders are up to - Eddie Dunbar & Sam Bennett are off to the Vuelta. What can we expect?      

In this episode we talk about Sam Bennett winning three stages in Binckbank before criticising organisers over dangerous finish.  We chat about Dan Martin's highly political move to Israel Cycling Academy.  Anthony updates everyone on headaches, low energy and general mood, 6 days into the no sugar 30 day challenge.  A little known professor named Srikumar Rao has some profound teachings on building resilience. We examine three of the ideas core to his strategy. Extra resilience will get us out the door for training, increase our ability to dig in during a hard race and also powerfully impact our ability to deal with challenges in life.  We also unveil our look awaited 8 Week Challenge!  It's well worth a listen

Today we talk about how you should structure your season. A season needs to have rest periods and overload periods as part of a run up to a key event. Anthony talks about how to structure these periods.  Anthony has decided to give up sugar for 30 days. What's the motivation? Has he killed anyone yet? All will be revealed.  We also have an amazing energy ball recipe on today's show. These are "No Bake" energy balls.  The macro breakdown and preparation guidelines can be found here by popping your email in.    https://forms.aweber.com/form/76/1587077976.htm

In this episode of the A1 Show Podcast we lay the foundation of your knowledge upon which we will layer future episodes. Anthony breaks down the concept of "threshold" and "threshold testing". Often misquoted, misused and misunderstood. We break it down in simple terms and teach you how you can understand and apply this mystical number.  Today's episode marks the first time we have a downloadable gift for you.  You can download your free threshold calculator here  https://forms.aweber.com/form/51/298003251.htm We also cover the tragic news of the untimely death of Bjorg Lambrecht, chat about Eddie Dunbar and Sam Bennett's transfer news.    We round out the podcast with some practical advice on a strategy (Batching) you can use to increase training effectiveness, your daily efficiency and improve your productivity.  Enjoy the show!