Nate grew the TASCO business from his garage and selling t-shirts at local races to now being an online business and found in major retail stores including REI.
In this conversation:
* we talk about the TASCO brand
* the TASCO race team and its impact
* we talk a little business - how it grew organically and continues to grow and evolve.
I’ve known Nate for a bit and it was super fun to have this conversation.
Enjoy this conversation with Nate
Read MoreIn this interview, we discuss:
Her journey with biking, racing (cross country and Super D), and raising a family
Being a native San Diegan - Growing up in La Mesa, attending Monte Vista HS and San Diego State University
Events and projects that SDMBA achievements and current projects - such as Archipelago Ride, Mt. Laguna Trail Fest, new Bike Park, new trails in Laguna, Penasquitos Canyon, and Black Mountain
SDMBA mission - improve trail access for mountain bikers since 1994 with 1850 members and counting
Her vision of mountain biking with new trails
As far as training goes, winter, especially the holidays, can put some kinks into your training. Here are some coaching insights to get your training in and make the most of your training.
Read MoreOff season is a great way to get curious about cross training with no critical races on the schedule. Once you adopt a new activity, it is then easier to weave it into your pre-season training plan. If one or more of the benefits below resonate with you, give yourself permission to investigate something that you can explore more. Remember, being new is okay and actually a great place to be.
Read MoreBeing prepared for an endurance HIGH Altitude mountain bike race is VITAL to performance as well as survival. You need to have the right equipment (e.g. bike) for the job with suspension, gearing, brakes. You need to have the right clothing - not too hot, not too cold. You need to have to the right fuel and water. As a mountain biker, you get this and you fine tune your strategy each race, each year to fine tune it to you, the elements, and your goals.
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Read MoreBreath work is a great way to recover and reset after a long, endurance event.
Read MoreOne key component I like to work with my clients is a Pre-Race Report. There’s something about writing it out and seeing your planning on paper that can be powerful for race day.
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