A Chat with Evenepoel's Performance Coach Koen Pelgrim

In this episode, live from the Tour de France, we're joined by Koen Pelgrim, Performance Coach at Soudal Quick-Step and personal trainer to Remco Evenepoel.
We'll explore mastering cycling performance and training using today's technology, including power meters, heart rate monitors, and lactate testing, while emphasizing the importance of personal feeling over numbers.
Koen will share details on Evenepoel's preparation and expectations for the 2024 Tour de France, including the team's preparation and recon of the key stages. We discuss Remco's performance in the Dauphiné and cover the challenges and benefits of altitude training and the future of performance testing.
Highlighting the significance of sleep and body awareness for recovery, Koen offers valuable advice for cyclists on balancing training with work, family, and more.
Join us for an insightful discussion on the cutting edge of cycling performance!
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:29 Koen's Background and Early Years
09:19 How Training Has Changed Over the Last Two Decades
18:18 Blood Lactate Testing
24:04 Challenges and Benefits of Altitude Training
27:01 Preparing for the Tour de France: Recon Rides and Training
31:01 Remco's Performance in the Dauphiné and Goals for the Tour
46:03 The Importance of Sleep for Recovery and Keeping Things Simple
50:38 Massage vs. Stretching and Foam Rolling
52:57 How the Team Staff Maintain Mental Fitness During a Grand Tour
54:05 Ending
Hope you’ll enjoy this one!
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[@user-bl2hm6kd5d]

Great interview, thanks! You look like twin brothers by the way 🙂

[@sorenjensen8865]

Thanks 😁✌️

[@oliverbridgewood3929]

enjoyed this Soren. really interesting 🤓💪

[@sorenjensen8865]

Thanks, Oli. It means a lot coming from someone like you 🙏