STAGE 3 RECAP | CAPE EPIC 2025 | CYCLESPORT.COM ALEX WILD + ZACH CALTON | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 520

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(00:00) Welcome!

(00:13) Stage 3 Performance Recap

(00:40) Battling the 104º/40º Heat!

(01:28) Managing Nutrition and Hydration

(03:14) Race Strategy and Competitor Dynamics

(04:25) Course Details and Challenges

(07:44) Weather Forecast and Equipment Adjustments

(08:53) Looking Ahead to Stage 4

Join us for Stage 3 recap of the ABSA Cape Epic 2025 with Team CycleSport.com’s Zach Calton and Alex Wild!40º / 104º temperatures made for a scorching day that even caused the race organizers to prematurely cancel the stage for amateurs at 2:00pm local time.Alex and Zach share how they adjusted nutrition, hydration strategies, and equipment choices that helped them cope with the grueling conditions. Support Zach and Alex by following their journey and engaging with them on instagram. Leave your comments and encouragement below!

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