Hold onto your handlebars! We're veering off the beaten path with CTS Coach Jason Siegle to explore absurd cycling challenges. He's days away from completing a 120-day challenge to ride a mile for every 100 Instagram followers. He's here to share the highs and lows of his journey, what he's learned, and how absurd challenges can be helpful to other cyclists.Key topics in this episode:Jason Siegle's cycling challengeWhy cyclists embark on challenges that don't make much sense from a fitness or training perspective.The benefits of absurd fitness challengesHow to manage challenges that dramatically increase training volume (e.g., Rapha's Festive 500).Fueling for back-to-back and high-volume challengesSolo or with groups?The role of self care and good habits in the success for challengesHow to recover once you complete your challenge Links:Jason's InstagramASK A QUESTION FOR A FUTURE PODCASTGuestJason Siegle has quietly become one of the top cycling coaches at CTS and in the cycling coaching profession. As an athlete he was a professional mountain bike racer and road racer. He has been a CTS Coach for more than 10 years, working with a diverse set of athletes that range from beginners to professionals. One of Jason's higher profile athletes is Olympian and NBA Hall of Fame inductee, Reggie Miller.HostAdam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for more than 13 years and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platformGET FREE TRAINING CONTENTJoin our weekly newsletterCONNECT WITH CTSWebsite: trainright.comInstagram: @cts_trainrightTwitter: @trainrightFacebook: @CTSAthlete