MIKEL LANDA | A New Chapter, Climbing Tips, Giro d'Italia

[Video on YouTube]Join us as we delve into the heart-pounding world of professional cycling as Mikel Landa, the experienced Basque climber, gears up for an exciting season with Soudal Quick-Step.Fresh from a stellar performance in the 2023 Vuelta and a podium at the 2022 Giro d’Italia, Landa takes on a supporting role for Remco Evenepoel in the Tour de France, all while anticipating a lead in the 2024 Vuelta a España.We'll explore Landa's passion for climbing and the Giro d’Italia, as well as his admiration for Evenepoel's determination, as they strive for that essential rider-to-rider connection. We’ll also bring you some invaluable climbing training tips, techniques, in-and-out of the saddle, and the burning question: Does he glance at his power meter during a race? Get ready for a thrilling journey into the world of cycling prowess and camaraderie!(Recorded in Calpe, Spain, December 13, 2023)TOPICS DISCUSSED(00:00) Introduction(03:10) The Basque Country(10:29) Talent for Climbing, Cycling Heroes(12:32) First Pro-Race(13:50) Giro d’Italia(16:43) Evolution of Bike Technology(17:59) The Mental Game(20:15) Race on Instinct vs. Radio(21:20) Grand Tours(24:22) What Makes a Great Climber(26:45) Improve Your Climbing Skills(31:16) Powermeter(32:37) Ending– LINKS –Guest: ⁠Mikel Landa⁠⁠Host: ⁠Soren Jensen⁠SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS If you want your questions to be answered on air, be sure to submit your questions by sending us a message on social media or by email to⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠________Follow Castelli on social:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram Triathlon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We're also on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠STRAVA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.