Tom discusses his remaining training time before the 206-mile Seattle to Portland ride. With 23 day left, he needs to figure out how to maximize his training and ensure that he is fully recovered before his much anticipated day one launch.

Paul Tolmé, the Content Strategy & Media Relations Manager for Cascade Bicycle Club, joins the podcast to share a wealth of information about Cascade and the STP. He highlights aspects that create a compelling case for Cascade Bicycle Club being the best club in the nation. The work being done by Cascade covers all aspect of cycling from beginner biking education to bike friendly policy advocacy. The episode is ideal for anyone interested in the STP and why it is so well managed. Or for those who just want to hear about an exceptional organization that is effectively working to make the world a better place.

Links for the episode:

CTS -  Tapering and What to Do the Week Before Your Cycling Race: trainright.com/tapering-week-before-race/

Bike Radar - Reducing Your Training Your Training Before a Big Race -
www.bikeradar.com/advice/fitness-and-training/how-reducing-your-training-before-a-big-race-can-boost-your-performance/

Cascade Blog - cascade.org/blog

League of American Bicyclists Rankings - bikeleague.org/bfa/states/ranking/

Smithsonian Buffalo Soldier Story - www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-black-buffalo-soldiers-who-biked-across-the-american-west-180980246/

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