Derek Teel’s Story: From Building Dialed Health to Rebuilding Himself

What does it actually take to build a stronger, more resilient cyclist?

Derek Teel, founder of Dialed Health, joins Zone2Speak to break down strength training for cyclists, from what actually matters in the gym to how much strength work you really need when you're balancing training, racing, work, and life.

Derek has coached everyone from everyday cyclists to elite ultra-endurance athletes, including Lael Wilcox. We talk about strength training for long-distance riders, the biggest mistakes cyclists make, mobility, core strength, training throughout the season, and what separates elite athletes from the rest.

But this conversation goes much deeper than training.

Two years ago, Derek suffered a life-changing accident that left him wondering if he would ever walk again. Today, he's back on the bike and has completed a double Everesting challenge.

We talk about what happened, rebuilding his body and identity, the mental side of recovery, and how the experience changed the way he thinks about coaching, training, and success.

And don't miss the Fire Chat at the end, a fast, fun round of strength, recovery, cycling and training questions that gets Derek's unfiltered takes on everything from squats vs. deadlifts to trainer ride vs gym session.

If you want to ride stronger, recover better, and keep riding for years to come, this one is for you.

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