#47 The Definitive Guide to The Indian Cycling National Championships with Naveen John - Multiple Time National Champion!

<p>Naveen John, multiple time National Champion, shares insights into what it takes for an amateur athlete to get to the start line of Indian Cycling National Championships and what to expect at various stages as one navigates the Indian Cycling landscape.</p> <p>We cover, from selection criteria at various levels, the riding capabilities one must have to the number of slots available for each event etc. He also shares a ton of his own experience and what you can do to give your best shot at the Nationals once you get there.</p> <p>This episode covers</p> <p>0:00:00 &nbsp;Intro</p> <p>0:05:30 &nbsp;The Road to National Championships how does it differ from other places</p> <p>0:09:50 &nbsp;Various age categories</p> <p>0:12:30 &nbsp;Distances for various categories</p> <p>0:13:30 &nbsp;Number of starting spots for each state in various events</p> <p>0:15:00 &nbsp;Why TT is usual selection event at state level</p> <p>0:18:35 &nbsp;What can you do if you miss state selections</p> <p>0:26:50 &nbsp;What kind of fitness do you need to get there</p> <p>0:30:30 &nbsp;No set date: How do you prepare still?</p> <p>0:37:20 &nbsp;Track and UCI points- Why no one at Olympics from India?</p> <p>0:44:10 &nbsp;Masters Nationals? Possibility?</p> <p>0:46:45 &nbsp;what does it take to perform well at the Nationals</p> <p>0:57:50 &nbsp;Now is the time to do it!</p> <p>1:01:10 &nbsp;Where is Nationals likely to happen this year?</p> <p>1:01:30 &nbsp;Closing</p> <p>CFI Website: <a href="https://cyclingfederationofindia.org/"><u>https://cyclingfederationofindia.org/</u></a></p> <p><strong>Some Links Below:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/334744737743027/"><strong>Working Athlete Community</strong></a>&nbsp;on FB.</p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/bikeyvenky/message"><strong>Link to Anchor Voice messages</strong></a></p> <p>About the Podcast</p> <p>The working athlete podcast is a podcast with and for working athletes from all walks of life and various sports. The goal is to provide inspiration, training tips,