How To Become A Pro Cyclist with Jack Burke SKOOL Coaching Call - Filip Saidl
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Mar 15, 2026 
Filip Saidl, a 20-year-old Czech rider aiming for the pro ranks, joins a SKOOL coaching call to ask focused career and race questions. They talk balancing a flexible job with training. They cover race prep, positioning, time-trial vs road priorities, session structure for peak TTs, tapering, heat and nutrition strategies, networking with teams, and building team culture.
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Match Hourly Carb Intake To Your Energy Burn
- Do increase hourly carbohydrate above 60g when you burn ~1000kJ/hr; three-hour hard rides may still not require extreme carbs if started well fueled.
- Jack notes 60g/hr fits many riders but high-output riders should target ~90g+/hr when workload demands it.
Use Real Food Go-Slow Fuel Outside High-Intensity Months
- Do use go-slow (real-food) fuels in base months and save rapid carbs for high-intensity/race windows to protect glycogen-sparing adaptations.
- Jack warns constant high-sugar liquid fueling year-round reduces your body's ability to spare glycogen; use bars/granola during easy months.
Pile On A Final Deep Block Before Off-Season
- Do consider a heavy end-of-season block before your off-season to start the next year significantly fitter, then take a 2–4 week break.
- Jack and examples (Matteo, Keegan) used deep blocks late-season then short breaks to start the next season higher.