[Video on YouTube] Join us as we delve into the heart-pounding world of professional cycling as Mikel Landa, the experienced Basque climber, gears up for an exciting season with Soudal Quick-Step. Fresh from a stellar performance in the 2023 Vuelta and a podium at the 2022 Giro d’Italia, Landa takes on a supporting role for Remco Evenepoel in the Tour de France, all while anticipating a lead in the 2024 Vuelta a España. We'll explore Landa's passion for climbing and the Giro d’Italia, as well as his admiration for Evenepoel's determination, as they strive for that essential rider-to-rider connection. We’ll also bring you some invaluable climbing training tips, techniques, in-and-out of the saddle, and the burning question: Does he glance at his power meter during a race? Get ready for a thrilling journey into the world of cycling prowess and camaraderie! (Recorded in Calpe, Spain, December 13, 2023) TOPICS DISCUSSED (00:00) Introduction (03:10) The Basque Country (10:29) Talent for Climbing, Cycling Heroes (12:32) First Pro-Race (13:50) Giro d’Italia (16:43) Evolution of Bike Technology (17:59) The Mental Game (20:15) Race on Instinct vs. Radio (21:20) Grand Tours (24:22) What Makes a Great Climber (26:45) Improve Your Climbing Skills (31:16) Powermeter (32:37) Ending – LINKS – Guest: ⁠Mikel Landa⁠⁠ Host: ⁠Soren Jensen⁠ SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS If you want your questions to be answered on air, be sure to submit your questions by sending us a message on social media or by email to⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ________ Follow Castelli on social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram Triathlon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We're also on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠STRAVA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.