#157 You Should be Willing to Go Where You Have Not Gone Before to Keep Getting Better - Sreenath Lakshmikanth, Shares his experience at UCI Granfondo World Championships

<p><br></p> <p>This episode is brought to you by www.thebikeaffair.com</p> <p>If you are in search of a one-stop destination that caters to all your cycling needs, our today&#39;s sponsor, The Bike Affair, is the perfect place to check out! With over 14 years of experience, The Bike Affair has established itself as a trusted source offering honest advice and exceptional service. They are offering a special treat for the listeners of this podcast. You can enjoy a 10% discount on your first order by using the code &#39;BIKEYVENKY&#39; on their website.  Visit their bike store in Hyderabad or shop online by using the link www.thebikeaffair.com  </p> <p>In this episode National level cyclist and medalist at National games, Sreenath Lakshmikanth shares his experience of racing at the Spinneys92 race in Dubai through which he qualified for the UCI Granfondo world championships in Scottland earlier this year. He shares his experience of racing at the UCI Granfondo world championships and witnessing the world championships up close. He also shares his experience of racing in London and what were his learnings along the way. There are a lot of valuable nuggets for cyclists of all ages and experience levels in there. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.     </p> <p> </p> <p>0:00:00 Intro</p> <p>0:04:00 Spinneys92 Dubai UCI Granfondo experience</p> <p>0:07:40 Limited events locally, exploring outside</p> <p>0:13:20 Correct guidance at the correct time, Srilanka race experience</p> <p>0:18:30 UCI Granfondo World Championships</p> <p>0:23:10 Racing in London</p> <p>0:35:10 UCI Granfondo finals race experience</p> <p>0:50:00 Opportunities to qualify for UCI Granfondo finals</p> <p>0:53:00 SL7 High Altitude camps</p> <p>0:59:30 UCI World Championships, watching the Pros race</p> <p>1:03:10 Putting in the work to move the needle at world stage, track vs road focus at CFI </p> <p>1:08:00 Taking care of everything on their own</p> <p>1:12:10 What next in the coming months</p> <p>1:18:00 Closing comments</p> <p><br>