Payson McElveen Talks About Breaking the White Rim FKT Record and MTB Training [Podcast #204]

Professional mountain bike racer Payson McElveen talks about his drive to set the fastest known times for iconic routes like the White Rim Trail and also shares his training tips.
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Professional mountain bike racer Payson McElveen shares how he got started in the sport and talks about his favorite places to ride. His latest competitive projects involve establishing the fastest known times (FKTs) for iconic mountain bike routes like the White Rim Trail in Utah. We ask Payson for his training tips and how racing against the clock is different from racing the field.

Follow Payson on Instagram @paysonmcelveen and check out his podcast, The Adventure Stache, available in podcast apps and on his website.

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