194. USA Road National Champion Sean Quinn Gives Us A Behind The Scenes Look At This Years Tour De France, His Strength Training Routine, & More

Are you curious about what it’s like to be a professional cyclist? In this episode of The Dialed Health podcast, I chat with professional cyclist Sean Quinn to get an inside look at what it's really like to ride in the Tour de France.  Sean shares fascinating details about the intense fight to make breakaways, the camaraderie among American riders, and how even elite athletes sometimes wake up not wanting to ride. But the most surprising revelation? Sean's hidden talent as an electronic music producer on SoundCloud! Overall, we discuss a candid and multifaceted view of life as a professional cyclist, from the highs of winning the US National Championships to the daily grind of Grand Tour racing. Find more from Sean Quinn: Instagram: @seanquinn1_ Find more from Derek Teel: Website: https://dialedhealth.com/  Instagram: @dialedhealth Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@dialedhealth  What We Discuss:  01:43 - Sean's various home bases (Denver, Nice, LA) 03:59 - Cycling in Los Angeles 07:55 - Sean's approach to training data and racing dynamics 13:52 - US National Championships 18:47 - American cyclists' recent successes 23:22 - Sean's experience at the Tour de France 32:42 - Richard Carapaz winning Stage 17 39:54 - Dealing with fatigue during Grand Tours 45:41 - Sean's favorite racing moment from the Tour 52:55 - Strength training and off-bike work 1:03:37 - Sean's secret talent as an electronic music producer