We Tried To Copy Tadej Pogačar's Hardest Training Session

We’re attempting the toughest training session of a Tour de France champion to show you how ridiculously fit they really are! GCN's presenters head to Benidorm to recreate Tadej Pogačar’s record-breaking 226km training ride through the Spanish mountains. Can our team of amateurs and ex-pros match the pace of one of history’s greatest athletes, or will the "Pogi" pace be too much to handle?

Chapters: ⏱️
00:00 - The Toughest Training Session Ever?
01:01 - Analyzing Pogačar’s Insane Stats
02:00 - The Route: Benidorm to Coll de Rates
03:00 - Battling the Spanish Wind
05:40 - Tackling the Famous Coll de Rates
06:40 - Fueling Like a Tour de France Pro
08:08 - Why Do Pros Post Their Rides?
11:00 - How Nutrition Has Changed Pro Cycling
14:40 - The Final Sprint to Benidorm
15:55 - Comparing the Calories & Wattage

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