Ultra Cycling Hacks & Strategies: Transcontinental Race & Race Across America ft Christoph Strasser

Buzzalong Cycling Podcast I Episode 5: Ultra Cycling Hacks & Strategies for Transcontinental Race & Race Across America with Christoph Strasser, ultra cyclist, 6 times winner of Race Across America (RAAM), 24h record holder and two times winner of Transcontinental race (TCR).
How to tackle some of the hardest ultra races in the world?
In this episode, we unveil the secrets for performance and how to prepare for the Transcontinental Race from training to nutrition, route planning and sleeping strategies.
Photos by Liz Seabrook / Transcontinental Race
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[@100drips]

Cool. My two favorite ultra cyclists in a podcast ❤

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you so much! 🙌

[@lfrombl]

I think we deserve a 2nd episode with Christoph on the topic of B-Hard Ultra Race - it is rare to have the same 2 great ultra riders who have competed in the same relatively unknown and challenging race, that was also an unforgettable adventure!
P.S. Sincere greetings to Christoph! It was amazing following him on both races, and meeting him during B-Hard!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you so much! 🙌 good pint, B-Hard is such an amazing race,really enjoyed going back to Banja Luka during TCR

[@christophstrasser]

Thanks for the feedback and the nice words!

[@nockee]

The GOAT of ultracycling. Awesome interview. So much good information.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you so much! 🙌

[@steffilomi9328]

Very interesting interview with my two favorite long distance riders, thank you both. I still can't imagine how you ride on with bad saddle sores and constant pain. Best wishes for both of you :-)

[@user-ik4se1lx8c]

Great interview Sherry. You and Christoph come over as very determined and very poetic people. Looking forward to more posts!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you so much! 🙌 next episode Wednesday 11th of October

[@PaceGalore]

Such an authentic and likable duo! 👌👌

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you so much! 🙌

[@artursaksjonenko8415]

Respect both for what you do.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you so much! 🙌

[@oddknack]

legends, thank you

[@TobiasKarnetzke]

That was awesome 🎉. Thank you both.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you so much! 🙌

[@user-hz2rv9wb9q]

Excellent interview 😊

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ShawnIsBatman]

Two absolute legends!! Thank you!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you so much :)

[@michelulsas2352]

Thank you so much to both of you. it's a great sharing moment

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@forsdykemontague1017]

Cherie is a beautiful cyclist and Christoph is the nicest guy, great discussion ❤

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you so much! 🙌

[@christophstrasser]

Am I not beautiful? Maybe at least a little bit? 🙂

[@forsdykemontague1017]

@@christophstrasser Inside and out 🤣

[@BokorRider]

thanks

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

thanks :)

[@felixjackson2670]

Perhaps worth exploring the fat burning process during Ketosis..Long burning,zero insulin/sugar/carb. spikes. Energy from Carbs is limited as body can’t store much,whereas in state of Ketosis one’s energy’s stores are much greater…just a thought,as the World Record for running most miles in a day (I think 170!) was with NO FOOD,achieved by keto adapted athlete. But ultimately one can only see what works,depending on so many things. Love your content. Thank you.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you, I actually experimented with Ketosis, fasting and low carb diet. I have podcast coming up about glucose levels and exercise and one about diet, fuelling and recovery as i have been looking more at this lately :)

[@alqubes]

i love Sherry

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you :)

[@warpampee]

Inspirational!

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

Thank you :)

[@clemensschneider5161]

Strasser...already right name I guess 😁

[@karelvandervelden8819]

Yes because he is a roadie.

[@Buzzalong.cycling]

^^