# 004: Saving watts and upgrades for long distance cycling, Aero, 1x vs 2x & Pro Gear ft Ard Kessels founder of Kogel Bearings

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Podcast: [Buzzalong Cycling Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/buzzalong-cycling-show-6408185)
Published: 2023-08-30T14:57:40+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/buzzalong/episodes/004-Saving-watts-and-upgrades-for-long-distance-cycling--Aero--1x-vs-2x--Pro-Gear-ft-Ard-Kessels-founder-of-Kogel-Bearings-e28nb4i
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Duration seconds: 1869

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In this episode, we sit down with Ard Kessels, Founder of Kogel Bearings to discuss watt-saving tactics, drive train efficiency enhancements, and more for ultra-distance cycling. Stay ahead of the cycling game with the Buzzalong Cycling Podcast! ***** Watch the Full Video Podcast & Adventure Cycling Videos at my Youtube Channel @Buzzalong.cycling ******* ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/BuzzAlongcycling⁠ 📸 Follow me on Instagram @sherry.cycling ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sherry.cycling/⁠ Show Notes and Resources 📒 Follow Josh Ibbett's daily race updates and adventures: YouTube @joshibbett Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshibbett/ Follow the Transcontinental Race 2023: https://www.transcontinental.cc/ ☕️ Support my channel and buy the best Specialty Coffee from Colombia, Buzzalong Coffee. ⁠https://www.buzzalongcoffee.com⁠ I value you 😍 subscribers and viewers, here is 10% off for your order of Buzzalong coffee, so you can enjoy the best coffee to boost your next adventure, discount link below: ⁠https://www.buzzalongcoffee.com/discount/RIDETHEBUZZ2023⁠ Check and subscribe to my newsletter to receive the full report of my bikepacking trips and races, including the gpx routes in the link below ⤵️ ⁠https://buzzalong.cc/⁠

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