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Janel Spilker

Episode 30: Janel Spilker on Cycling, Coaching & More

On this episode: Roadies, Team in Training, the pro peloton, and power meters. We’re talking with Janel Spilker, former pro cyclist, coach and Liv Cycling Ambassador.  


Show Notes

  • 00:37 – Introductions
  • 02:00 – Team in Training
  • 05:15 – Racing professionally
  • 08:03 – What is a domestique?
  • 09:34 – What was the spark that inspired Janel to go pro?
  • 13:23 – Getting into coaching
  • 15:50 – Power meters
  • 21:50 – Mountain biking and gravel biking
  • 29:20 – The wild ride from San Diego to Bend
  • 34:58 – Being a sponsored athlete for Liv Cycling
  • 46:08 – How can people benefit from using a coach?

Mentioned in this Show

  • Team in Training
  • Liv Cycling
  • Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)
  • The Big Lonely
  • Connect with Janel at Janel Cycling, on Instagram @janelspiker or Twitter @janelspiker

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  • Jeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker  web: SoCalHiker.net

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The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.

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Janel Spilker

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Published on:
January 19, 2021
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