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Join ex-Tour de France cyclist, Dan, in the second episode of his 6-month fitness and longevity journey as he delves into the power of VO2 max and its role in predicting lifespan. 

He explores how this vital metric reflects cardiovascular health, endurance, and overall wellness and in what ways VO2 max is key to unlocking a longer, healthier life!

Welcome! 0:00
Why is VO2 max important? 0:21
What is VO2 max? 1:32
How is VO2 max tested? 5:15
What is a good VO2 max for my age/gender? 6:25
Examples of incredible increases in VO2 Max 8:08
What can I do to improve my VO2 Max? 10:18 
Dan’s exercise regime so far 11:44
Whoop metrics #AD 14:37
Conclusion! 15:09

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📹 How To Improve Your VO2 Max 👉  

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📹  VO2 Max Training For Cyclists 👉 

https://youtu.be/I0RSy13ALAc?si=JwNq2cHmVKuqfCQF

 
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Why VO2 Max Is The GREATEST Predictor Of Lifespan | Dan's Journey Back to Health and Fitness (Pt. 2)

The wind in your hair, the open road ahead & the constant thrill of the unknown... bikepacking sounds pretty great right? With this guide, you'll be ready for your next bike tour. Conor takes us through his must-have items for every bikepacking trip. From clothing to sleeping, Conor dives deep in his recipe for adventure.

00:00 Adventure starts now
00:23 Why I love bikepacking 
01:10 How to pack your bike
06:02 What bike should I take?
07:58 How to navigate when bikepacking
09:56 What Food to eat when bikepacking
10:53 What to wear when bikepacking
12:22 Sleeping when bikepacking

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📹 Is Spinning Gears Really Faster? 👉 


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Retrograde - Auxjack
Sticky Notes - Dylan Sitts
Spectacles - Dylan Sitts
Deviled Egg Trays for Deviled Egg Days - Jobii
Snowman Suntan - Jobii
Heat Stroke - Timothy Infinite
Dustyfied - Dusty Decks

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6 Bikepacking Essentials You DON'T Want To Forget!

Wondering what you need to take to your next big race? If you're unsure what to pack for an upcoming bike event, don't miss Conor's top tips in this video!

What do you need to take to a gran fondo? 0:00
Essentials checklist 0:32
Nutrition 1:42
Basic repair kit 3:34
Clothing 4:15
A proper toolkit for bike maintenance 5:04
Other bonus tips! 8:16

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Share your gran fondo experience and advice in the comments below! 💬

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📹 A Multi Tool Is Essential For Cycling, Here’s How You Choose One 👉 

https://youtu.be/pPQtpjji4UM?feature=shared

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Kickin' It With You - Sarah, the Illstrumentalist
Affectionate Monster - Sven Lindvall
The Pump - Bonkers Beat Club
Snakes and Fire (Instrumental Version) - Par Hagstrom
Fight to Win - Sven Karlsson

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What To Pack For A Cycling Event | Your Ultimate Gran Fondo Checklist!

This might be the most boring-sounding cycling topic we've ever covered,  but it's really NOT, and 

's super important! That's right - today, we're talking about efficiency and what you can do to make yourself more efficient!

Plus, Dan & Si cover all the latest cycling news from this past week, discuss the very welcome recovery of many pro-cyclists from their recent injuries, the state of the bike industry, discuss your comments on last week's videos, and much more!

Welcome! 0:00
The latest in cycling news 1:00
Is 'efficiency' cycling's most boring topic? 2:46
What can you do to make yourself more efficient? 5:45
Cycling Shorts 12:34
Grease remover: Shampoo? 12:57
Pros recovering well from their injuries 13:37
Gravel routes in the 100-mile wilderness in Maine 14:31
State of the bike industry 15:23
New time trial bike from Giant 16:23
Cycling duvet covers?? 17:14
Check out our new T-shirts, bottles, and Limited Edition jerseys! 18:11
Hack/Bodge of the week 20:47
Comments of the week 28:06
Coming up this week 34:03

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📹 The Secrets Of Perfect Pedalling Technique 👉  

https://youtu.be/IJN0GmdqtDk?feature=shared

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Afternoon Swing - Five Dime Fellas
Del giorno - Daniel Fridell

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The Free Cycling Speed That NOBODY Is Talking About | GCN Show Ep. 590