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Worm Blood Doping, Recovery Week Mistakes, Hardest Zones – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 452 from 2023-12-07T16:00
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High Carb: Can You Balance Performance Long-Term Health? – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 451 from 2023-11-30T16:04
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The 80% Rule, Peaking, Numb Hands, Z2 and Entertainment in TrainerRoad – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 450 from 2023-11-23T14:56
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Masters Cyclist Training Plans and TrainerRoad Product Updates! – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 448 from 2023-11-09T14:00
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Should Cyclists Use Ketones and Creatine? – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 447 from 2023-11-02T23:41
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How to Train Willpower For Endurance Athletes – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 446 from 2023-10-26T15:45
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Scientific Off-Season Recommendations for Cyclists – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 445 from 2023-10-19T15:03
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Greens Powders, Slow Tires, Sleep Optimization, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 443 from 2023-10-05T12:00
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Study Review: Nicotine, Bicarbonate, Deficits, Recovery Nutrition, Concussions – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 442 from 2023-09-28T12:00
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Threshold Training, Antacids, Repeatability, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 441 from 2023-09-21T12:00
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Recognizing Fatigue, Pros’ Favorite Workouts, Gravel Nats, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 440 from 2023-09-14T12:00
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Hannah’s Leadville, Steep Climbs, Saddle Problems, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 438 from 2023-08-31T12:00
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Strength Training for Cyclists - Ultimate Guide – Ask a Cycling Coach 437 from 2023-08-24T12:00
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Top 10 at Leadville with TrainerRoad - Kate McLaughlin – Ask a Cycling Coach 436 from 2023-08-23T16:49
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Leadville 100 with Keegan Swenson and Sofía Gomez Villafañe – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 435 from 2023-08-17T12:00
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Leadville 100 with Keegan Swenson and Sofía Gomez Villafañe – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 435 from 2023-08-17T12:00
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HRV, Caffeine, Hannah Otto’s Leadville Prep, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 434 from 2023-08-10T14:23
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Dieting, Peaking, Cooling Strategies, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 433 from 2023-08-03T15:00
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Pro Cyclocross Strategy, Tire Choice, and More with Tobin Ortenblad – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 432 from 2023-07-27T12:00
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Pro Cyclocross Strategy, Tire Choice, and More with Tobin Ortenblad – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 432 from 2023-07-27T12:00
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Big Moves on the Final Day! - ST6 Stage 6 – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 431 from 2023-07-18T17:40
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Big Gamble Paid Off! - ST6 Stage 5 – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 430 from 2023-07-17T22:05
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Change in Strategy! - ST6 Stage 4 – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 429 from 2023-07-16T20:08
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Queen Stage Redemption! - ST6 Stage 3 – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 428 from 2023-07-15T20:15
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Big Mistake! - ST6 Stage 2 – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 427 from 2023-07-14T20:20
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Top 10 for Coach Jonathan?! - ST6 Stage 1 – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 426 from 2023-07-13T19:42
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Singletrack 6 MTB Stage Race Preview! – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 425 from 2023-07-12T14:51
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Ultimate Race Nutrition Guide, Caffeine and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 424 from 2023-07-06T15:23
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Panic Training, Fitness Plateaus, Pro Racing, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 423 from 2023-06-29T13:39
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How to Not Blow Up, Heat Training, Late Night Workouts, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 422 from 2023-06-22T15:00
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How Keegan Swenson Won Unbound Gravel, Altitude, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 421 from 2023-06-15T15:00
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How to Save Time at Unbound Gravel, Fat Adaptation, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 420 from 2023-06-08T15:00
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How to Become a Pro, Motivation, Fast Acceleration, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 419 from 2023-06-01T15:00
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Weight Loss Nutrition for Cyclists, How to Learn from Races, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 418 from 2023-05-25T14:47
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Breath Training, Why You Aren’t Getting Faster, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 417 from 2023-05-18T09:00
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High Heart Rate, Sweat Rate, Newbie Pacing, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 416 from 2023-05-11T15:03
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CBD, Losing Fitness, Training for Intense Races, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 415 from 2023-05-04T15:00
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Uphill Finishes, Overtraining, Music, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 414 from 2023-04-27T14:38
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How To Increase Training Consistency, Racing vs. Training, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 413 from 2023-04-20T15:00
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Hot Takes! Lifetime Grand Prix, Training Intensity Distribution, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 412 from 2023-04-13T15:00
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Training fatigue, Motivation, Recovery and More - Ask a Cycling Coach 411 from 2023-04-06T19:17
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Pro Cyclist FTPs, How to Raise Your Threshold Faster, and More - Ask a Cycling Coach 410 from 2023-03-30T15:38
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How to Win a Bike Race, Recovery Window Myth, HIIT and More - Ask a Cycling Coach 409 from 2023-03-23T15:41
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Cape Epic 2023: Special Episode! - Ask a Cycling Coach 408 from 2023-03-17T15:05
Get to know Tiffany Keep, Rossouw Bekker, and Keagan Bontekonig – TrainerRoad employees racing the 2023 Absa Cape Epic!
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Max-Effort Training, Hot Takes, and More - Ask a Cycling Coach 407 from 2023-03-16T18:17
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VO2max vs. FTP, Pro Race Strategies, and More - Ask a Cycling Coach 406 from 2023-03-09T16:06
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Best 60-Minute Workouts, Raising Max Heart Rate, and More - Ask a Cycling Coach 405 from 2023-03-02T14:53
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Intermittent Fasting, Gaining Weight, Race Nutrition, and More - Ask a Cycling Coach 404 from 2023-02-23T15:46
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HOT TAKES: Racing Strategy, Crit Preparation, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 403 from 2023-02-16T16:09
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Burn More Calories, Threshold Workouts, Crosswinds, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 402 from 2023-02-09T20:01
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Running for Cyclists, TrainerRoad Secret Tips, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 401 from 2023-02-02T19:30
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Recovery Beers, Gravel Racing, and Hot Takes – Ask a Cycling Coach 400 from 2023-01-26T15:57
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Secret Pro Tips to Getting Faster – Ask a Cycling Coach 399 from 2023-01-19T17:06
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Is Cycling Nutrition Too Complicated? – Ask a Cycling Coach 398 from 2023-01-12T16:01
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Are These Habits Ruining Your Training? – Ask a Cycling Coach 397 from 2023-01-05T16:10
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4 Common Mistakes All Cyclists Make – Ask a Cycling Coach 396 from 2022-12-29T16:00
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Do Ice Baths Kill Gains? Hot Takes with Ivy! – Ask a Cycling Coach 395 from 2022-12-22T20:26
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Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Training Plan, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 394 from 2022-12-15T15:37
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Do Massage Guns Work, Fainting, Peaking, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 393 from 2022-12-08T19:15
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AI FTP Detection, Altitude Training, CHO Periodization and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 392 from 2022-12-01T18:51
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Hot Takes! Weight, CdA, FKTs and More - Ask a Cycling Coach 391 from 2022-11-24T16:06
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Does Bonking Make You Faster, Making VO2max Easy, and More - Ask a Cycling Coach 390 from 2022-11-17T19:43
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Regaining Fitness Quickly, Base Training Options, Trivia and More - Ask a Cycling Coach 389 from 2022-11-10T15:42
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Do Antibiotics Make You Slower, Hannah’s Leadville Tips and More - Ask a Cycling Coach 388 from 2022-11-03T15:00
Hannah Otto joins us to discuss whether antibiotics make you slower, her tips for Leadville as the current champion, and a ton of discussion on common nutrition questions we get from all of you....
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Pro Pacing, Sleep Drugs, Trivia, and More - Ask a Cycling Coach 387 from 2022-10-27T15:00
Join Rocket Sloth Co’s Ryan Standish and Squid Bikes Ivy Audrain as we cover how these pros pace different types of races, whether they avoid melatonin and other ...
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Hot Takes! Intermittent Fasting, 30-Min Workouts, and More - Ask a Cycling Coach 386 from 2022-10-20T15:00
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World Champs Learnings, Fitness Ruining Rides, Racing vs. Training and More - Ask a Cycling Coach 385 from 2022-10-13T19:01
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Using TR to Qualify for The IRONMAN World Championship - Ask a Cycling Coach 384 from 2022-10-06T20:29
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Science of Getting Faster Podcast Takeaways - Ask a Cycling Coach 383 from 2022-10-03T13:26
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Cyclocross Pro Tips, Carbs and Heat, Punchy Fitness, and More - Ask a Cycling Coach 382 from 2022-09-22T18:10:04
Ivy’s cyclocross season is starting, so we get her pro tips on CX racing and training, as well as Dr. Podlogar’s insight into why fueling seems much harder in hot...
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What Pros Do Better Than Amateurs, Off-Season Training, and More - Ask a Cycling Coach 381 from 2022-09-16T02:19:41
Pete Morris join us to discuss what pros do better than amateurs, how to have an off-season that will set you up for a record year, and how we all think Keegan will do now that he has been selec...
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Pro Racing Data, Time-Crunched Training, Pre-Race Efforts, and More - Ask a Cycling Coach 380 from 2022-09-08T17:46:52
How fast are TrainerRoad employees? We look at the power file of TR employee and Team ProTouch’s Kent Main at the Maryland Cycling Classic, and it's shocking! We ...
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World Tour Racing with Movistar’s Matteo Jorgenson - Ask a Cycling Coach 379 from 2022-09-01T13:25:38
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XTERRA Lake Tahoe, More Hot Takes, and the Return of Pete Morris - Ask a Cycling Coach 378 from 2022-08-25T17:50:21
Our good friend Pete Morris returns to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast this week and joins Ivy, Nate, and Chad for an in-depth analysis of Coach Jonathan’s first ...
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Leadville Trail 100 Winners Hannah Otto and Keegan Swenson - Ask a Cycling Coach 377 from 2022-08-18T15:27:45
With Coach Jonathan out on paternity leave, TrainerRoad CEO Nate Pearson hosts the podcast this week to interview two of the biggest names in gravel: 2022 Leadville Trail 100 winner Hannah Otto ...
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Hot Takes: Recovery Hacks, Group Rides, Calorie Counting, and More - Ask a Cycling Coach 376 from 2022-08-11T16:24:35
Coach Jonathan is out on paternity leave, so the rest of the podcast crew will be hosting for the next month. This week? We’ve got some hot takes with Ivy! We’ll ...
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Coffee&Dehydration, Poor Sleep Quality, Getting Dropped, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 375 from 2022-08-04T17:33:37
Coach Jonathan is out on paternity leave, so the rest of the podcast crew will be hosting for the next month. Up first? Our very own Coach Chad! We’ll cover whether coffee drinkers should manage...
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A Special Message From Coach Jonathan – Ask a Cycling Coach 374 from 2022-07-28T15:00:10
Coach Jonathan's having a baby, so we're off this week and the rest of the podcast crew will be hosting for the next month. Keep sharing the podcast with your friends, rating the podcast, and su...
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Training in the Heat, Fat Burning, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 373 from 2022-07-21T18:33:17
Does spending time outside in the heat cause heat adaptation, what can you do to lower RPE in the heat, and does training in the heat cause swelling? We’ll cover ...
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How to Do a 4hr Century, Training Zones, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 372 from 2022-07-14T20:15:29
Ice Friction / The Feed’s Alex Wild and Squid Bikes’ Ivy Audrain join us to discuss how to achieve your fastest 100mi possible, whether training at the bottom or ...
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Pro Racing, Counterattacks, Weight and TTs, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 371 from 2022-07-07T18:51:42
What would you change about pro cycling, when are counterattacks bad form, how to prepare for counterattacks and respond to them, and when does weight stop matter...
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Sprinting, Excessive Sugar, Active Recovery, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 370 from 2022-06-30T19:14:27
There’s a common mistake that many cyclists make that could be hurting their sprint power. Join Coach Chad, Ivy Audrain, Nate Pearson, and Coach Jonathan for a di...
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Carbs&Fat, Interval Recovery, Technical Skills, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 369 from 2022-06-23T17:12:54
Pivot Cycles’ and DT Swiss’ Hannah Otto joins us to discuss her learnings from her recent UCI XC MTB wins in Montana and Alberta, as well as discussions on substr...
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Cryotherapy, Dehydration, Low Heart Rate, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 368 from 2022-06-16T17:42:39
Cryotherapy is a recovery modality that is gaining popularity, but what does science say about its effectiveness? We’ll cover this as well as a look into scientif...
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What Pros Learned at Unbound Gravel – Ask a Cycling Coach 367 from 2022-06-09T15:00:43
Join us as we analyze Keegan Swenson’s and Alex Wild’s race performances at Unbound Gravel 2022.
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Race Winning Plans, Recovery Weeks, Endurance vs. Race Bikes and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 366 from 2022-06-02T14:05:21
Hannah Otto joins us to cover all that she’s learned from her racing so far this season, as well as a discussion on how to maximize the effect of recovery weeks, ...
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Rest Intervals, Minimalist Training, Race Plans and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 365 from 2022-05-26T18:23:21
Amber, Coach Chad, and Coach Jonathan cover how shortening or increasing the intensity of rest between intervals affects adaptations, what the least amount of tra...
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Parasympathetic Recovery, Attacking, Epsom Salt Baths, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 363 from 2022-05-12T18:31:51
What can you do to enter a parasympathetic state as quickly as possible post-training, and why is it so hard to achieve sometimes? We’ll cover this and how to bui...
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Why Consistency Matters, Breakaway Tips, Tight Hips, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 362 from 2022-05-05T19:18:41
Amber, Ivy, and Nate join Coach Jonathan for a discussion on what coaches mean when they say “consistency”, why it matters, and how to prioritize it, how to break...
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Maintaining Fitness, Rest Days, Feed Zones, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 361 from 2022-04-28T18:28:59
What is the best type of training to maintain fitness, how to match your nutrition plan to your event, and are complete rest days necessary? Join Coach Chad, Ambe...
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High Heart Rate, Elevation and Tapering, AWC and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 360 from 2022-04-21T18:23:26
Coach Chad, Amber, Nate, and Jonathan discuss what causes high heart rate during training, the effect of altitude on tapering and the specialty phase of training,...
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Shaving and Thermoregulation, Heat Training, Openers and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 359 from 2022-04-14T17:39:21
What effect does body hair have on evaporative cooling, how to find the minimum effective dose with heat training, should openers depend on your event type or your p...
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Blood Flow Restriction, Cold Weather Cramping and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 358 from 2022-04-07T20:52:02
Is BFR training your missing piece to getting faster? Coach Chad, Amber, and Jonathan cover this along with pedaling technique, whether cold weather causes cramps...
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Easy Nutrition Tips, Multi-Day Pacing, Race Anxiety and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 357 from 2022-03-31T18:44:13
Ivy and Nate join Coach Jonathan for multiple questions on nutrition that will give you actionable tips for big improvements, as well as discussions on multi-day ...
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Crushing Long Climbs, Sleep, Training Timing and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 356 from 2022-03-24T22:29:19
Amber Pierce and Alex Wild join Coach Jonathan for a guide on how to crush long climbs, sleep’s effect on training adaptations, and whether it matters if you trai...
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Sprinting Strength, Warm Ups, Outside vs. Inside and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 355 from 2022-03-17T19:29:26
Hannah Otto, Coach Chad, Ivy, and Jonathan discuss the point of anaerobic training and how strength training affects it, why different people need to warm up diff...
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Heart Rate Variability (HRV), Threshold Training, Healthy Nutrition and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 354 from 2022-03-10T19:18:37
Amber, Ivy, and Coach Jonathan discuss what HRV is, how it’s used in endurance sports, what it means if your HRV is low or high, what your HRV should be, the objecti...
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Amateur vs. Pro Training, Aerobic vs. Anaerobic, Pro Tips and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 353 from 2022-03-03T19:54:42
Amber, Coach Jonathan, and Pivot Cycles / DT Swiss’s Hanna Otto join us for a discussion on whether amateurs should train like pros, the crossover effects of aero...
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Does Stretching Make You Faster, Heat Training, Bodyweight Training and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 352 from 2022-02-24T19:43:50
Coach Chad, Amber, Nate, and Jonathan take a deep dive into stretching, if it makes you faster, how you should do it, and more in Episode 352 of the Ask a Cycling...
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Consistency, Disappointing Races, Peaking Too Early, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 351 from 2022-02-17T21:12:19
Santa Cruz’s Keegan Swenson, Amber Pierce, and Ivy Audrain join Coach Jonathan for a discussion on what they do to maintain consistency, how to manage expectations a...
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Overtraining, Cyclist Rider Types, Plateauing, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 350 from 2022-02-10T20:41:02
Amber, Ivy, and Nate join Coach Jonathan for discussions on rider type discovery and development, as well as riding the line between functional and non-functional...
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Protein for Cyclists, VO2Max, Training Stress and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 349 from 2022-02-03T20:20:22
Coach Chad, Amber Pierce, and Hannah Finchamp join Coach Jonathan for a deep dive into protein for cyclists, discussing how much endurance athletes of all kinds s...
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Gaining Weight to Get Faster, Motivation, Fasting and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 348 from 2022-01-27T19:36:38
The original crew is back! Amber, Chad, Nate and Jonathan discuss the concept of gaining weight to get faster, how to manage motivation amidst canceled goal events, ...
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Training After Illness, Early Season Racing, Training Camps and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 347 from 2022-01-20T19:57:32
Amber Pierce, Alex Wild, Ivy Audrain, and Coach Jonathan go deep on how to come back to training after illness, when you should start adding races to your calenda...
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Big Goals, Unbound Gravel, Injury Prevention and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 346 from 2022-01-13T20:55:53
Amber Pierce, Hannah Finchamp, and Nate Pearson join us for an in-depth guide on goal setting and achieving, as well as a discussion on Hannah’s plans at Unbound ...
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Strength Exercises for Cyclists, High Volume, Goal Setting and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 345 from 2022-01-06T19:25:15
We covered the science behind mixing strength training and endurance training in Episode 341, and now we’ll cover practical suggestions of how you can best fit them into your training schedule, ...
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Habits and Traits of Successful Athletes with USAC’s Jim Miller – Ask a Cycling Coach 344 from 2021-12-30T16:00
Jim Miller is the Chief of Sports Performance at USA Cycling and has coached more Olympic cycling medal winning athletes than any other coach in US history. Jim i...
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Muscular Endurance, Time-Crunched Training, Hard Starts and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 343 from 2021-12-24T15:04:24
Amber and Nate are back! Join us for a discussion on what muscular endurance actually is, how to train it, and how it makes you a faster and more capable athlete, as well as discussions on time-...
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Mentality Tips from Pros, Sprints vs. Endurance, Training Metrics and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 342 from 2021-12-16T19:30:24
Mentality is often what separates winners from the rest in pro fields, and while amateurs may not be able to train like pros, they can think like one. Join pro ri...
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Strength Training, KOM Training Guide, Training Fatigue and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 341 from 2021-12-02T16:00
Is it possible to time your strength training in such a way that it doesn’t affect your cycling training? Coach Chad dives deep into interference-effect and if it...
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Muscle Cramps Deep Dive, Fitness Plateaus, Protein Guidelines and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 340 from 2021-11-23T19:57:16
What role does glycogen availability play in cramping and what is the latest research showing us about why cramps happen? Orange Seal Off-Road Team’s Alex Wild wi...
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Pain Tolerance, Pro Athlete Fueling, Cyclocross and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 339 from 2021-11-11T21:12:34
How much of your “race fitness” is due to improvements in capacity and how much of it comes from pain tolerance? We’ll cover this and how should average athletes ...
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Adaptive Training Live Q&A – Ask a Cycling Coach 338 from 2021-11-02T17:58:49
Join us for a special live question and answer session with Nate and Jonathan about all things Adaptive Training!
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Final Recap (Stage 7): TrainerRoad Athletes Race the 2021 Absa Cape Epic - Ask a Cycling Coach 337 from 2021-10-24T17:00:28
After a long and challenging week, the last stage of Cape Epic looked almost tame in comparison to what racers have already faced. But it was a perfect outro to the race, with a big climb to sor...
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Stage 6 Recap: TrainerRoad Athletes Race the 2021 Absa Cape Epic - Ask a Cycling Coach 336 from 2021-10-23T17:00:41
The penultimate stage of Cape Epic looked set to be a long, fast, rolling day on a flowing course. Unfortunately for tired racers, extremely heavy rains overnight had other plans.
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Stage 5 Recap: TrainerRoad Athletes Race the 2021 Absa Cape Epic - Ask a Cycling Coach 335 from 2021-10-22T16:09:58
Stage 5 featured the most climbing of any day in this year’s Cape Epic. Add in cold weather and occasional rain, and it pushed athletes to the absolute limit.
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Stage 4 Recap: TrainerRoad Athletes Race the 2021 Absa Cape Epic - Ask a Cycling Coach 334 from 2021-10-21T16:51:18
Stage 4 was shorter, less technical, and less climb-heavy than other recent stages. Coupled with slightly cooler temperatures it offered a bit of a reprieve for racers, but it certainly wasn't w...
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Stage 3 Recap: TrainerRoad Athletes Race the 2021 Absa Cape Epic - Ask a Cycling Coach 333 from 2021-10-20T18:39:36
Stage 3 of Cape Epic was brutally hot, extremely dry, and included the hardest climb of the entire race. But it was also less technical than the days that preceded it, and our racers were able t...
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Stage 2 Recap: TrainerRoad Athletes Race the 2021 Absa Cape Epic - Ask a Cycling Coach 332 from 2021-10-19T17:34:13
The race got truly underway today as athletes tackled what is officially billed as the queen stage of Cape Epic. Stage 2 lived up to the hype, offering several serious climbs, unrelentingly rock...
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Stage 1 Recap: TrainerRoad Athletes Race the 2021 Absa Cape Epic - Ask a Cycling Coach 331 from 2021-10-18T19:10:02
With the short Prologue successfully behind them, competitors faced the first major challenge of Cape Epic with the 98 km Stage 1. Our teams all came out of the prologue well-positioned and feel...
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TrainerRoad Athletes Race the 2021 Absa Cape Epic: Prologue Recap - Ask a Cycling Coach 330 from 2021-10-17T18:50:12
Beginning and ending at the University of Cape Town, this opening time trial was far too short and early in the race to cement an overall victory, but a major setback or crash here could have en...
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Cape Epic Course Preview – Ask a Cycling Coach 329 from 2021-10-14T15:00
Join Jonathan Lee and Trainerroad’s Rossouw Bekker as they break down the Cape Epic route, considering the unique demands and challenges that await them in each stage.
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Cape Epic Team Preview! – Ask a Cycling Coach 328 from 2021-10-07T18:12:35
Cape Epic is finally here! Tune is as we get to know each team, what their preparation has been like, how they plan to execute and more.
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Athletes and Insulin, Carbohydrate Timing and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 327 from 2021-09-30T18:54:42
High carb intake and endurance sports go hand-in-hand, but is this damaging to your health? Join us and Orange Seal Off-Road’s Hannah Finchamp as we dig into the relationships of glucose, insuli...
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Does Anaerobic Training Hurt FTP, Glycolysis, Meal Timing and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 326 from 2021-09-23T17:50:28
Anaerobic training is important for many athletes, but does its high-sugar burning nature lower your FTP? We’ll dig into the science of anaerobic training, lactate threshold, glycolysis, meal ti...
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Cross-Training, Raising Power While Dropping Weight and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 325 from 2021-09-16T15:00
Cross-training is not usually considered as necessary for cyclists, but should it be? We’ll cover the science of cross-training, how to raise power while dropping weight and much more in this ep...
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Energy Cost of Recovery, Training Camps and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 324 from 2021-09-09T23:18:47
We know you burn energy in training, but what about when you recover? What processes happen in your body and how much energy does it take? We’ll cover this and go into the do’s and don’ts of tra...
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Elevation Deep Dive, Pacing, Bike Choice and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 323 from 2021-09-02T18:11:38
BWR Asheville winner Sofía Gomez Villafañe joins Coach Chad and Jonathan for a deep dive on elevation training, when to train high, when to train low, using elevation tents and more.
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Leadville Champion, Air Quality, Strengths vs. Weaknesses, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 322 from 2021-08-26T20:55:57
Keegan Swenson joins us to talk about his Leadville and Breck Epic wins and to help us answer your questions on training with bad air quality, finding your strengths and weaknesses and much more...
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Amber Pierce Career Retrospective: Part 1 — Successful Athletes Podcast 54 from 2021-08-19T16:42:52
Please be advised: this episode contains discussions about mental health that may be difficult for listeners.
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Leadville Pro Athlete Interviews - Ask a Cycling Coach 320 from 2021-08-12T16:56:53
We interviewed 10 of the fastest athletes taking on the Leadville 100 to find out how they are uniquely preparing their bodies, equipment and execution strategies to find success at one of the b...
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Setting Goals, Reflecting on a Season of Training and Off-Season Planning - Ask A Cycling Coach 319 from 2021-08-05T15:00
As the race season comes to an end, it’s time to begin to reflect on your journey. Moving forward, what are your plans for next season? We’ll cover this and more in Episode 319 of the Ask a Cycl...
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Testosterone, Explosivity, Leadout Trains and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 318 from 2021-07-29T18:50:10
How are testosterone levels, recovery and adaptation affected by hair-loss drugs, how do you train explosivity, and how do you build an ideal leadout train? We’ll cover this and more in Episode ...
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Belgian Waffle Ride, Leadout Trains, Recovery Tactics and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 317 from 2021-07-22T18:51:58
Santa Cruz Bicycle’s Keegan Swenson joins us to talk about his two National Championship wins and his unexpectedly bumpy ride at Belgian Waffle Ride, as well as answering your questions on recov...
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Muscle Fiber Composition, Pro Cyclist Data, Crashing and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 316 from 2021-07-15T19:37:28
What muscle fiber type is best for cycling, how do you influence it, and how much of it is genetic? We’ll cover this as well as pro cyclist data and why many athletes don’t share it, how to race...
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Pro Interviews: Preparing for USAC Mountain Bike Nationals – Ask a Cycling Coach 315 from 2021-07-09T15:07:31
This week, we have a very special episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! We caught up with 10 professional mountain bikers to learn how they prepared for the MTB National Championships in W...
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Metabolic Efficiency, Marking Riders, Sustained Power and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 314 from 2021-07-01T18:13:54
Does metabolic efficiency change at different intensities, when do you choose to mark a rider or go solo and make them chase, how to increase your sustained power...
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Welcome to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! from 2021-06-30T16:12:41
Welcome to the podcast that’s dedicated to making you a faster cyclist, the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast presented by TrainerRoad.
I’m Coach Jonathan Lee and each week on this podcast we a...
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Heart Rate Deep Dive, Tulsa Tough, FTP and VO2Max and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 313 from 2021-06-17T18:25
Coach Chad is back! This week we dig into how VO2max affects FTP, why heart rate may be lower or higher for different people at different times, and discussions a...
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Unbound XL Winner Taylor Lideen – Ask a Cycling Coach 312 from 2021-06-10T12:00
Taylor Lideen, the winner of the 357 mile Unbound XL gravel race, joins us to talk about how he trained for such a massive race, his nutrition and equipment choic...
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Peak Fitness, All-Out Efforts, Elevation Training and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 311 from 2021-06-03T22:07:39
How to reach and maintain peak fitness for as long as possible, how many all-out efforts does a rider have each year, how to use elevation training and heat train...
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A-Event Training, Pregnancy and Cycling, Mid-Ride Nutrition and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 310 from 2021-05-27T15:00
Whether it’s elevation, heat, technicality or just an abnormally strong field, going the extra mile to make sure you are ready for your goal event can make a big difference. Tune is as we discus...
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Losing Fitness, Raising Power with Nutrition, Aero vs. Power and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 309 from 2021-05-20T17:15:53
Detraining happens any time we decrease training stimulus, but how quickly does it happen, how can you retain as much fitness as possible, and how should you adjust your race strategy as a resul...
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New Training Plans, Pro Racing, Left/Right Balance and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 308 from 2021-05-13T18:42:53
Get an inside look into why and how we updated all of our training plans with data from Adaptive Training, a question from a pro cyclist on how World Tour racing differs from amateur racing, how...
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Rest Week Nutrition, Air Density, Smelling Salts and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 307 from 2021-05-06T18:54:09
Why are you always hungry during rest weeks and what can you do about it? Does air density affect physiological performance, and can smelling salts make you faster? Tune into Episode 307 of the ...
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What it Takes to Be a National Champion with Erica Carney – Ask a Cycling Coach 306 from 2021-04-29T15:00
Erica Carney is one of the all-time best American crit racers, but her goal of winning a pro national criterium championship took years of hard work to achieve. T...
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Race Intensity, Recovery, Outside Interval Training and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 305 from 2021-04-22T18:41:14
Getting used to race intensity can be jarring, so how do you prepare yourself before race day? We’ll cover this, a deep dive on outside interval training, various discussions on what affects rec...
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Olympic Qualification, Low Power, Tech Skills and more with Clif Pro Team – Ask a Cycling Coach 304 from 2021-04-15T15:04:55
Qualifying for the Olympics is an interesting and complicated process that sees pro racers adjust their training and race calendars in unique ways that us amateur cyclists can learn from. This w...
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Getting Dropped, Caloric Deficits, Supplements and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 303 from 2021-04-08T21:58:18
What is the cause behind getting dropped and how do you train to avoid it happening in the future, should cyclists and triathletes maintain a caloric deficit, which supplements have the most imp...
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Belgian Racing with Eamon Lucas – Ask a Cycling Coach 302 from 2021-04-01T15:00
Eamon Lucas is an American bike racer who has achieved success as a road and crit racer in the USA, racing fixed gear bikes in the Redhook Crit series for the star-studded Specialized Rocket Esp...
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Fastest Known Times, Motivation, Consistency and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 301 from 2021-03-26T16:08:07
Santa Cruz Bicycle’s Keegan Swenson joins us to discuss how he recaptured the White Rim FKT and to discuss how pro athletes manage expectations over a multi-year development plan, how to maintai...
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Winning Moves, Adrenaline, Sleep Deprivation and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 300 from 2021-03-18T19:59:29
You need fitness, strategy and luck to make the sort of move that wins a race, so how do you increase your chances of winning? We’ll dig into this, adrenaline’s e...
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Polarized Training Deep Dive and TrainerRoad’s Training Plans – Ask a Cycling Coach 299 from 2021-03-12T17:30:42
Polarized Training is a hot topic of conversation and has been a central part of recent criticism toward TrainerRoad’s training plans. In this episode, we cover t...
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Announcing Adaptive Training: The Right Workout. Every Time. – Ask a Cycling Coach 298 from 2021-02-25T21:44:10
Announcing Adaptive Training, the biggest update ever to TrainerRoad. Adaptive Training uses machine learning, science-based coaching principles, and an unprecede...
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Special Episode – Ketones and Bicarbonate with Dr. Chiel Poffe - Science of Getting Faster Podcast from 2021-02-18T13:00
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Aggressive Racing, Sprint Power, Over-Unders and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 297 from 2021-02-11T20:16:29
Where should you draw the line with aggressive racing, why your sprint power may be lower than you want and how to improve it, why over-unders are so hard and wha...
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Best Way to Raise FTP, Pro Nutrition, Strava Segments and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 296 from 2021-02-04T22:34:58
Santa Cruz Bicycles’ Keegan Swenson joins us to discuss what type of training best raises FTP, what pro athletes eat on and off the bike, the world’s most aspirat...
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Read the Race Like a Pro, A-Race Recovery, Injuries and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 295 from 2021-01-28T21:05:21
Learn from Amber Pierce, Alex Wild and Pete Morris how they read a race like a pro, how much time you need to recover between A-Races, how to use injuries to get ...
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Artificial Sweeteners, DIY Race Tips, Nutrient Timing and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 294 from 2021-01-21T23:30:40
How do artificial sweeteners fuel training, and are they good for athletes, tips for DIY races and match racing strategy, a deep dive on nutrient timing and how i...
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Detraining, Is Recovery Trainable, Mental Health and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 293 from 2021-01-15T01:31:29
How quickly do you lose fitness and how quickly does it come back, do you get better at recovering as your training experience increases, how to improve your ment...
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KOM Training, Increasing Training Volume, Morning Training and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 292 from 2021-01-08T00:21:15
Training for KOMs/QOMs can be a great fallback plan for event cancellations, but how do you train for such a unique effort? We’ll cover this and how to strategica...
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Weight vs. Power, Failed Workouts, Junk Miles and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 291 from 2020-12-31T21:52:37
Weight goals can seem like they are at odds with power goals, but there is a healthy way to achieve both. We’ll cover this as well as whether it is better to stru...
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Happy Holidays and Goal Setting from 2020-12-24T13:00
Thank you to each and every one of your for tuning into the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast every week. It means the world to us ❤️.
It's been a hard year in many ways, but we hope trai...
Steroids, DIY Cheap Nutrition Products, Inflammation and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 289 from 2020-12-17T21:19:12
SARMS are banned substances surrounded by plenty of confusion, so what do we actually know about them? Tune in for a deep dive into SARMS, DIY nutrition products ...
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Recovery Drinks, Overtraining, Beginner Racing and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 288 from 2020-12-10T23:46:03
Are recovery drinks necessary if you are already topped off on carbohydrate, how to recover from overtraining, why stage races may be the best races to start with...
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Crank Length, Achieving Mastery, DOMS and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 287 from 2020-12-03T20:20:09
What is the best crank length for cycling and how does it affect your power, how to achieve mastery of cycling skills and is muscle soreness a requirement for eff...
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Recovery Routines, Early Season PRs, Motivation and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 286 from 2020-11-25T21:04:11
Post-workout recovery routines that make you faster, what to do when you are setting PRs before your goal event, how to find motivation to train and help motivate...
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Low Cadence, Choking, Equipment Choices and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 285 from 2020-11-19T20:45:19
Is low cadence more naturally efficient than high cadence, how to perform in high-pressure situations, the hosts’ favorite equipment choices and more in episode 2...
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Training Without a Power Meter, Low Heart Rate, Effective Sweet Spot Training and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 284 from 2020-11-12T19:57:05
How to get faster without a power meter, what a low heart rate actually means, a practical guide to Sweet Spot training and more in Episode 284 of the Ask a Cycli...
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Lose Like a Winner, Transitions, Pacing&More with Sika Henry – Ask a Cycling Coach 283 from 2020-11-05T16:46:42
How to stay motivated after a loss, a deep dive on triathlon transitions, pacing climbs and bike splits and much more in this special episode of the Ask a Cycling...
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Mental Toughness, Crazy Sprints, Recovery Weeks&More – Ask a Cycling Coach 282 from 2020-10-29T20:49:18
How to be a tough athlete, pro tips for the final kilometer of a race and why you lose most sprints, why you feel slower after a recovery week and much more with ...
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Base Training Myths, Cycling Team Roles, MTB Stage Racing&More – Ask a Cycling Coach 281 from 2020-10-22T19:10:31
What happens when you do high intensity efforts during base training, what it was like for Amber to be a pro domestique, and tips for beginner racers on their fir...
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Asthma, Timing Strength Training, Race-Day Nutrition and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 280 from 2020-10-15T19:20:02
Why is asthma so prevalent in endurance sports, how to time your strength training with endurance training, ideal race-day nutrition and more in Episode 280 of th...
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Pro Downhill Racing and Grow Cycling Foundation with Eliot Jackson – Ask a Cycling Coach Episode 279 from 2020-10-08T12:00
Giant Factory Racing’s Eliot Jackson joins us to break down what makes pro Downhill racers unique and how average cyclists can learn from them, as well as a discu...
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Improving Watts/Kilo, Steep Climbs, Team Time Trials and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 278 from 2020-10-01T19:56:09
Building your fitness to improve your watts/kilo, how to prepare for rides that finish with steep climbs, how to train for team time trials and more in Episode 27...
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Cyclist Body Types, Descending, Training for Repeatability and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 277 from 2020-09-24T19:57:56
How your body type and muscle fiber composition relates to your cycling training, improving your power and speed on descents, how to train for repeatability in races and more in Episode 277 of T...
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Pro Racing, Rider Types, and Motivation with Ben Jacques-Maynes – Ask a Cycling Coach 276 from 2020-09-17T19:42
Retired pro cyclist Ben Jacques-Maynes joins the podcast to discuss what he learned about motivation, nutrition, training, injuries, how to maximize success and more in Episode 276 of The Ask a ...
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Turning Pro, Macronutrients for Cyclists, Dehydration and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 275 from 2020-09-10T19:50:50
How to turn pro, the optimal macronutrient composition for cyclists, preventing dehydration on cold rides and more in Episode 275 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.
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Racing at High Elevation, Learning to Suffer, Recovery and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 274 from 2020-09-03T19:31:06
How to improve your racing at elevation while living at low altitude, how to increase your ability to suffer, how to recover from a big training week and more in Episode 274 of The Ask a Cycling...
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Why FTP Isn’t Everything, Finding a Base Plan, Plyometrics and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 273 from 2020-08-27T19:27:09
Why FTP isn’t always the best measure of your fitness, how to find the right type of base plan for you, why plyometrics may help cyclists get faster and more in Episode 273 of The Ask a Cycling ...
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MTB World Champion Kate Courtney – Ask a Cycling Coach 272 from 2020-08-20T18:11:09
MTB World Champion Kate Courtney joins the podcast to give you the insights to what it takes to be a World Champion including how she builds resilience through mental training, how she is able t...
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Treating Hyponatremia, Training with Low TSS, EPO and more – Ask a Cycling Coach 271 from 2020-08-13T18:16
How to quickly recognize and treat hyponatremia, how to get faster with a low TSS training plan, how EPO and your hematocrit affect your performance and more in Episode 271 of The Ask a Cycling ...
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Weight Loss and Nutrition with Successful Athlete Jesse Fortson – Ask a Cycling Coach 270 from 2020-08-06T19:20:18
Special guest Jesse Fortson from The Successful Athletes Podcast (https://youtu.be/jSlKA3dBQfs) joins Jonathan and Pete to delve into the science of his weight loss journey, how to find the righ...
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Special Guest: MTB Pro Alex Wild – Ask a Cycling Coach 269 from 2020-07-30T13:30
MTB Pro Alex Wild joins the team to discuss how he balances riding pro MTB and a full-time job, how he uses analytics to improve every aspect of his mountain biking ecosystem from equipment to n...
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Cycling to Lose Weight, Year-Long Fitness, Cycling Myths and more – Ask a Cycling Coach 268 from 2020-07-23T19:15:42
Finding the right cycling workouts to help you lose weight, how a year of training and no racing will affect your performance, the most common cycling myths debunked and more in Episode 268 of t...
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VO2 Max vs 1 Minute Power, Training Zones, Lightheadedness and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 267 from 2020-07-16T19:23:14
The difference between your VO2 Max power and Max 1 minute power, how to get the most benefit from your training zones, why training can make you lightheaded and more in Episode 267 of the Ask a...
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Carbs vs. Fat, TSS Trends, Training Camps and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 266 from 2020-07-09T20:10:45
Do carbs stop you from burning fat, why TSS doesn’t increase linearly, how to plan and recover from a training camp and more in Episode 266 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.
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Special Guests: The Black Foxes Shequaya Bailey and Marty Merritt – Ask a Cycling Coach 265 from 2020-07-02T20:09:40
Shequaya Bailey and Marty Merritt from The Black Foxes join the podcast to discuss the goals of their organization, The Black Foxes, plus riding in wet conditions, racing and training with a fix...
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Power Curves, Plateaus, Growth Hacking and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 264 from 2020-06-25T23:05:45
Learn how to analyze your power curve to help direct your training, what to do to end a plateau in your fitness, a deep dive into if training your ability to handle a higher cognitive load will ...
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Justin Williams - Special Guest – Ask a Cycling Coach 263 from 2020-06-18T21:48:08
Justin Williams from L39ION of Los Angeles joins the team to break down his career, sprint tactics, and more in Episode 263 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.
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Sprint Power, Mental Limits, Comfort and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 262 from 2020-06-11T21:42:06
Training tips to increase your peak sprint power, how to sustainably push your physical and mental limits, techniques to improve your comfort on the bike and more in Episode 262 of The Ask a Cyc...
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Things Have to Change from 2020-06-04T21:25:15
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Bonking, Outside Workouts, Predictions for Cape Epic 2021 and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 261 from 2020-05-28T19:49:51
Why bonking on your rides is not making you faster, tips to increase your FTP while riding outside with TrainerRoad's Outside Workouts Feature, the coaches' predictions for racing Cape Epic in 2...
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Cramping, Sodium, Women's Hydration with Precision Hydration's Andy Blow – Ask a Cycling Coach 260 from 2020-05-21T14:00
Precision Hydration's Andy Blow joins the podcast this week to discuss all things hydration, including dealing with muscle cramps, balancing your sodium levels, women's specific hydration and mo...
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Everesting World Record with Keegan Swenson – Successful Athletes Podcast – Episode 1 from 2020-05-19T00:12:08
A sneak preview of a totally new podcast from TrainerRoad – the Successful Athletes Podcast!
A look into the preparation and execution of the Everesting World Record by Stans Pivot'...
Training Every Zone at Once, Heart Rate Data, Healthy Habits and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 259 from 2020-05-14T22:32:38
Why training all your energy systems in one workout is not efficient training, using heart rate data to tell if you are getting faster, maintaining healthy cycling habits and more in Episode 259...
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Timing Peak Fitness, Raising FTP, Training Calendars and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 258 from 2020-05-07T20:55:37
Training and planning tips to reach peak fitness at your goal event, how to build your FTP and increase endurance for long efforts, techniques to manage a high training load and more in Episode ...
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Muscle Glycogen, Recovery for Triathletes, Nasal Breathing and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 257 from 2020-04-30T20:15:58
The mechanics of how your body pulls glycogen from the muscles for energy, recovery tips for triathletes to ensure they are getting faster in all 3 sports, tips for optimal breathing while cycli...
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Optimized Recovery, Powerlifters Gone Cyclist, Fueling Rides and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 256 from 2020-04-23T19:05:59
Techniques to improve recovery and get the most from your rest week, how to transition to cycling from powerlifting to be fast and strong, why you should be using an electrolyte or carbohydrate ...
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Carb Cycling, Sweetspot Training, Masters VO2Max and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 255 from 2020-04-16T21:11:26
How to use carb cycling for endurance athletes, a deeper look into sweetspot training, how genetics and age affects performance and more in Episode 255 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.
Century Training, Bike Fit, Climb Pacing and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 254 from 2020-04-09T22:17:01
Training and pacing tips for your first century, tips to find the optimal bike fit for power and aerodynamics, the most efficient way to pace a climb and more in Episode 254 of the Ask a Cycling...
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Group Workouts, Optimal Indoor Cycling Setups, Adding Volume and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 253 from 2020-04-02T22:02:44
Group Workouts are here so you can train and get faster with your friends, plus optimal indoor cycling setups for all budgets, how to add volume to your training and more in Episode 253 of the A...
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Why Exercise Feels Good, VO2 Max Training Science, Caffeine and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 252 from 2020-03-26T22:24:12
Why you feel better after doing a workout, the science and structure behind VO2 Max training, the effect of training and activity on caffeine processing rates plus more in Episode 252 of the Ask...
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Training Without Events, Outside Workouts, Hormonal Birth Control and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 251 from 2020-03-21T01:25:20
What to do if your events are canceled, tips to nail your outside workouts, the effect of hormonal birth control on training and performance plus more in Episode 251 of the Ask a Cycling Coach P...
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Creatine, Pre-Workout Nutrition, Periodization and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 250 from 2020-03-12T19:23:11
Special guest Justin Rossi from The Chase joins us to discuss his transition to triathlon and answer your training questions.
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Ramp Test Openers, Explosive Sprints, Pacing Rolling Climbs and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 249 from 2020-03-04T18:18:35
Why you don't need openers for the Ramp Test, training your sprint for explosive repeatability, optimal pacing for rolling climbs and more is all covered in Episode 249 of The Ask a Cycling Coac...
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Stage Racing Insights, Multi-Sport Training Camps, Collagen and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 248 from 2020-02-27T18:34:05
Nutrition and warm up tips for stage racing, the benefits of collagen for endurance athletes, planning multi-sport training camps and more is all covered in Episode 248 of The Ask a Cycling Coac...
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How to Race Dominant Teams with Clif Bar Racing – Ask a Cycling Coach 247 from 2020-02-25T21:42
Team Clif Bar joins the podcast to discuss racing against teams with dominant team tactics including how to deal with strong leadouts, finding other options to win and more in Episode 247 of The...
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Valley of the Sun Stage Race – Stage 2: Road Race – Ask a Cycling Coach 246 from 2020-02-17T21:52:20
What we learned from fast racing, mechanicals and team tactics during a tricky road race at stage 2 of The Valley of The Sun Stage Race, what we plan to do for the stage 3 criterium and more in ...
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Valley of the Sun Stage Race – Stage 1: Time Trial – Ask a Cycling Coach 245 from 2020-02-15T15:30
Ryan Standish and Keegan Swenson join the TrainerRoad Crew to discuss their experience in stage 1 of The Valley of The Sun Stage Race, the time trial, their race strategies going into stage 2 an...
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Music During Training, Eating in a Fast Race, Carb Loading and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 244 from 2020-02-06T18:43:42
How music during training can improve performance, strategies to eat and drink during a fast MTB race, effective and efficient carb loading and more is all covered in Episode 244 of The Ask a Cy...
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Racing in Heavy Crosswinds, Adaptive Muscle Shortening, Commuting and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 243 from 2020-01-30T18:15:04
Pro tips for racing in heavy crosswinds, how cyclists should deal with "adaptive muscle shortening," using your commute to get faster and more is all covered in Episode 243 of The Ask a Cycling ...
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First Race Expectations, Beating the Breakaway, Rest Week Diets and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 242 from 2020-01-23T18:46:46
Setting expectations for the first race of the season, race tactics for when you miss the break, what to eat during a rest week and more is all covered in Episode 242 of The Ask a Cycling Coach ...
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Low Volume Training, Racing as a Solo Rider, Hydration and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 241 from 2020-01-16T18:57:32
Getting faster on low volume training, pro tips for racing as a solo rider, maintaining proper hydration and more is all covered in Episode 241 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.
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Stage Race Pro Tips, Long Distance Training, Muscle Activation and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 240 from 2020-01-09T19:06:45
Stage race pro tips, training for long events, muscle activation for proper mechanics and more is all covered in Episode 240 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.
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Goal Setting, Beginner Tips, Weight Loss and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 239 from 2020-01-02T18:45:22
Goal setting for the new year, a beginners checklist to start indoor cycling, nutrition strategies to lose weight through cycling and more is all covered in Episode 239 of The Ask a Cycling Coac...
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Injury Prevention, Cross Winds, Tactics for Small Teams and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 238 from 2019-12-24T18:47:38
Special guest Amber Pierce joins the team to discuss injury prevention by foam rolling vs stretching, maintaining stability in cross winds, developing a team race strategy and more in Episode 23...
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Fueling Short Workouts, Bike Choices, Spring Classics and More with Cannondale Pro Amber Pierce – Ask a Cycling Coach 237 from 2019-12-19T18:34:28
Special guest Amber Pierce joins the team to talk about fueling for short workouts, the pros and cons of a CX bike vs a road bike, pro tips for big one-day races and more in Episode 237 of The A...
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Fast Start Races, Recovery from Training Late, Cell Signaling and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 236 from 2019-12-11T19:27:32
How to train for races with fast starts, optimizing recovery when training late, the benefits of cell signaling from weight lifting and more are discussed in Episode 236 of The Ask a Cycling Coa...
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Tactics for Bigger Riders, Extra Recovery, Racing a New Category and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 235 from 2019-12-05T18:38:05
The benefits of being a larger rider, when to add extra recovery, staying competitive after an upgrade to cat 2 and more will be discussed in Episode 235 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.
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Off Season, Power Imbalances, Workout Fuel Timing and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 234 from 2019-11-27T18:33:34
How to plan your offseason, fixing power imbalances, optimal timing for workout fuel and more will be covered in Episode 234 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.
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Upgrading Categories, Fat Burning, Food Allergies and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 233 from 2019-11-21T18:25:57
Upgrading race categories, the myth of "the fat burning zone," food sensitivities vs food allergies and more will all be covered in Episode 233 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.
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Training When Sick, Weight Gain to Build Power, Anemia and much more – Ask a Cycling Coach 232 from 2019-11-14T18:31:24
Training while sick, gaining weight to increase power, how to modify training for athletes with anemia and much more will be discussed on Episode 232 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.
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Optimal Body Composition, Breakaway Teamwork, Heartburn and much more – Ask a Cycling Coach 231 from 2019-10-31T17:39:28
Reaching optimal body composition, how to make a breakaway successful, dealing with heartburn while training and much more will be discussed on Episode 231 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Listen
Kona Learnings, L-Carnitine's affect on Performance, Tapers and much more – Ask a Cycling Coach 230 from 2019-10-24T17:46:37
Join us live for Episode 230 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast where we'll share what we learned at IRONMAN World Championships, the effect of L-Carnitine on endurance performance, how to alter...
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A Power Meter Deep Dive with Special Guest 4iiii's Scott Cooper – Ask a Cycling Coach 229 from 2019-10-17T16:50:43
Special Guest 4iiii's Scott Cooper joins the team to discuss all things power meters, including how power meters are made, calibration, and what the future of power meters may look like. Tune in...
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Kona Special Interview – Nate Zarlengo – Ask a Cycling Coach 228 from 2019-10-12T19:31:23
Nate Zarlengo is coming into Kona already having overcome a big obstacle. After so many hard hours training and preparing, hitting a car on his bike days before the race is the last thing he exp...
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Kona Special Interview – John Borton – Ask a Cycling Coach 227 from 2019-10-11T20:22:15
John Borton is coming to Kona for the first time, but he has done his research and is ready to race. He plans to use his insights in aerodynamics, nutrition, and course knowledge to be as fast a...
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Kona Special Interview – Norman Banick – Ask a Cycling Coach 226 from 2019-10-10T18:13:22
Norman Banick is a Kona veteran and a previous Ironman winner. This year he is using his experience with consistent training, nutrition, and equipment to be faster than ever. Tune in to learn fr...
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Kona Special Interview – Scott Byram – Ask a Cycling Coach 225 from 2019-10-09T19:28:59
Scott Byram is coming to Kona for the first time, with a clear plan for his race. From punctures, to marginal gains and where to find the best pizza, he has it all figured out. Now, time to make...
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Kona Special Interview – Frida Hedman – Ask a Cycling Coach 224 from 2019-10-08T18:00:26
Frida Hedman is a first time Kona qualifier and exemplifies the discipline that it takes to get there. Frida manages to balance her career, family life and triathlon by using efficient training ...
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Climbing, Elevation, Over-Training and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 223 from 2019-10-03T17:33:58
Tune in for Episode 223 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast where we will be discussing the cost of climbing out of the saddle, elevation's effect on training and ...
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Pain, Stretching, Strength and more with The Ready State's Kelly Starrett – Ask a Cycling Coach 222 from 2019-09-26T16:57:53
The Ready State's Dr. Kelly Starrett joins Coach Jonathan at Strava HQ for a talk on how to be faster through mobility, stretching, strength training, injury prev...
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Hydration, Sweat and Cramping with Precision Hydration's Andy Blow – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 221 from 2019-09-17T17:49:26
Andy Blow of Precision Hydration joins us for a deep dive into hydration, sweating, cramping and more.
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Caffeine and Nutrition, Training with the Menstrual Cycle, Closing Gaps and More with Special Guest Amber Pierce – Ask a Cycling Coach 220 from 2019-09-12T18:04:02
Special guest and Cannondale Pro Amber Pierce joins the team for a discussion on how caffeine affects mid-ride nutrition, closing gaps in a race, balancing performance with the menstrual cycle a...
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Trainers, Power Meters and More with DC Rainmaker – Ask a Cycling Coach 219 from 2019-09-05T20:19:33
Episode 219 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast is live from Eurobike! DC Rainmaker joins the team to discuss trainers, aero sensors, and all the latest training tech. Tune in and get faster on y...
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Enduro, Limiters, Peaking Too Soon and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 218 from 2019-08-29T17:56:14
Tune in live for Episode 218 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast where we will be discussing our takeaways after racing Enduro World Series, how to find your limiters as a time trialist, how to t...
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Heat Training Risks, Cramping, Losing Fitness and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 217 from 2019-08-22T17:47:46
Join us live for Episode 217 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! We'll cover how heat training is proven to make you faster, but it can come at the cost of valuable training adaptations, why cra...
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Leadville Recap and Cornering Clinic with Lee McCormack – Ask a Cycling Coach 216 from 2019-08-14T18:54:37
World-renowned MTB skills coach Lee McCormack from Lee Likes Bikes joined us to break down Coach Jonathan's Leadville performance and take a deep dive into cornering and jumping. Episode 216 of ...
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Legs vs. Cardio, Warming Up, Speed Wobbles and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 215 from 2019-08-08T17:42:10
Join us live for Episode 215 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! We'll be discussing the common saying of legs or lungs failing first and the science behind that, what happens in your body durin...
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Nationals, VO2 Max, Rotating Mass and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 214 from 2019-08-01T17:42:14
Group ride tactics to help you move through the field, how green tea affects endurance performance, how to recognize, overcome and avoid overreaching and much more, all covered in Episode 213 of...
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Group Ride Tactics, Green Tea, Overreaching and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 213 from 2019-07-25T18:43:42
Group ride tactics to help you move through the field, how green tea affects endurance performance, how to recognize, overcome and avoid overreaching and much more, all covered in Episode 213 of...
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Aerobic Metabolism 101, Openers, Tahoe Trail 100 and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 212 from 2019-07-18T17:50:58
Join us for a livestream of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! We'll be discussing the basics of aerobic metabolism and how you can use it to make you faster, the physiological and psychological e...
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Pain Tolerance, Body Fat, Descending and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 211 from 2019-07-11T17:48:22
What role pain tolerance plays in performance, a deep dive into body fat, how to increase confidence and speed in descents, plus your live questions will all be covered in Episode 211 of the Ask...
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Sprinting, FTP Increase, Leadville Equipment and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 210 from 2019-07-03T18:07:11
Clif Bar Racing's Pete Morris will join us for a deep dive into the mechanics of a sprint, how much FTP increase you can expect in a year, equipment tips for the Leadville 100, how to regain mot...
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Cape Epic, DOMS, Strategy with Sofía Gomez Villafañe – Ask a Cycling Coach 209 from 2019-06-27T17:44:23
Special guest and 4x Argentine National Champion Sofía Gomez Villafañe of the Stans Pivot Pro Team joins us for a preview of Nate & Sofía's Cape Epic plans, a dee...
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Strength Training, Heart Rate and Testing, Elevation&More – Ask a Cycling Coach 208 from 2019-06-20T18:05:19
Team Clif Bar Racing’s Pete Morris joins us again as we go over Coach Chad’s strength training plan, how to gain weight and get faster, what your heart rate data means during a ramp test, and mu...
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FTP Improvement, Sleep Deep Dive, Training Outside&More – Ask a Cycling Coach 207 from 2019-06-14T22:17:11
Updating FTP with test data vs. race data, a deep dive on sleep and performance, how to do TrainerRoad workouts outside and much more!
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How to Win a World Cup Race, Cooling, Protein&More – Ask a Cycling Coach 206 from 2019-05-30T17:44:10
What does it take to win a World Cup STXC race, a deep dive on how the body cools itself, how cyclists should be using protein and BCAA, and much more!
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Hot Weather Tips, Rest Weeks, Aero Field Testing&More – Ask a Cycling Coach 205 from 2019-05-23T17:52:09
Hot weather training and racing tips, why you might not need rest weeks, tips for aerodynamic field testing and more, all covered in this week's episode of the As...
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Dominant Team Tactics, Pre-Workout Snacks, Understanding CTL&More – Ask a Cycling Coach 204 from 2019-05-16T17:11
Join us live this Thursday at 8:00 am Pacific for this week's Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast for discussions on dominant team tactics, the best pre-workout snacks, a...
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Pro Stage Race Tips, Altitude and Caloric Burn, Understanding TSS&More – Ask a Cycling Coach 203 from 2019-05-09T17:40:36
On the next episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast, we'll discuss stage race pro tips that Jonathan collected at a UCI stage race, how altitude affects caloric burn, a deep dive to help you ...
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How to Beat Light Riders, Rest Day Cravings, Sauna Training&More – Ask a Cycling Coach 202 from 2019-04-30T17:18:50
How big riders can easily beat light riders, how to manage rest day hunger and cravings, more information on sauna training and much more!
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Athlete Interviews: Alison Tetrick from 2019-04-25T15:39:53
Alison Tetrick is known as the Queen of Kanza and one of the best endurance racers in the world. We discussed everything from Dirty Kanza strategy to rebounding from traumatic accidents in the l...
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Athlete Interviews: Jeff Linder – NorCal Cycling Videos from 2019-04-23T15:11:04
Sprinting is a skill every cyclist needs, and our latest podcast guest, Jeff...
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Athlete Interviews: Rose Grant – Stan's Pivot Pro Team from 2019-04-19T21:00
Rose Grant is a 4x national champion, multi-time Epic Rides champion, and a previous USA World Championships team member. She lives and trains in Whitefish, MT and manages to be a world-class co...
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Athlete Interviews: Keegan Swenson – Stan's Pivot Pro Team from 2019-04-18T21:00
Keegan Swenson is one of the best cross-country MTB racers in the USA, and is currently focused on earning a spot to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. I've never met anybody who approaches...
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Athlete Interviews: Sofia Gomez Villafane – Stan's Pivot Pro Team from 2019-04-17T21:00
Sofía Gomez Villafañe is the current XCO and STXC National Champion of Argentina and a rising star in the sport of Cross-Country mountain biking. She's a relative newcomer to the sport and still...
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Athlete Interviews: Chloe Woodruff – Stan's Pivot Pro Team from 2019-04-17T00:30:37
Chloe Woodruff is an Olympian, multi-time National Champion and bonafide legend in the cross-country mountain biking space. As the owner and manager of the Stans-Pivot Pro Team, she has a unique...
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Losing fitness, How Cadence Affects Fatigue, Nutrition Hacks&More – Ask a Cycling Coach 201 from 2019-04-04T18:23:55
Join us live for another episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! We'll be covering why retired pro cyclists are still so fast, years after retirement, how cad...
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Happiness and Performance, Limiters, Cellular Adaptation&More – Ask a Cycling Coach 200 from 2019-03-28T17:02:50
Our 200th episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast will feature discussions on happiness and performance, how to understand and overcome your performance limite...
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Pacelines, Normalized Power, Allergies and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 199 from 2019-03-20T22:13:53
Pacelines, normalized vs. average power, balancing cravings with race weight, allergies and more.
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Attacking vs. Tailgunning, Pre-Workout Supplements and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 198 from 2019-03-14T19:43:26
Attacking vs. tailgunning, how to transition from the trainer to race season, elevation training, pre-workout supplements for cyclists and more.
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Stretching, Yoga, Base Phase Racing, Commuting and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 197 from 2019-03-06T18:09:24
Join us for Episode 197 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! We'll be covering stretching, strength, yoga and their unique effects on cycling, race selection and t...
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Athlete Interviews – Breakaways with Clif Bar Racing from 2019-02-28T13:00
Not many teams know more about breakaways than Clif Bar Racing, and their status as USA Crits Champions Lap Leader Champions backs that up. Tune in as we go over ...
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Athlete Interviews: Sonya Looney – MTB World Champion from 2019-02-25T13:00
Our Athlete Interview series allows us to sit in on an interview with Coach Chad and an athlete as they plan the year ahead or review race performances.
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Race Analysis: 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo from 2019-02-21T00:46:20
In this episode of Race Analysis, the 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo team reviews their performance at the Epic Rides team relay MTB race, sharing what they did well, what they could do better, and ...
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Rest&Recovery, Motorpacing, Short Zone 2 Workouts&More – Ask a Cycling Coach 196 from 2019-02-08T23:12:41
A deep dive on rest and recovery for athletes, getting into the specifics of motorpacing and why it is a good training tool, and why short Zone 2 workouts are more valuable than you think.
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FTP and Physiology, Sprinting Mistakes, 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo&More – Ask a Cycling Coach 195 from 2019-01-31T19:29:13
What actually happens to your body when your FTP increases. sprinting mistakes you are probably making, our 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo strategy and more all in Ep...
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Intermittent Fasting, Lab Testing, Why Sweetspot is Hard&More – Ask a Cycling Coach 194 from 2019-01-24T19:16:15
Join us live for a discussion on whether intermittent fasting is good for endurance training, how to use lab test data to improve performance, why Sweetspot train...
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Special Guest: Amber Pierce – Ask a Cycling Coach 193 from 2019-01-17T22:22:20
Amber Pierce has more than ten years of experience in the pro women’s peloton and more than 60 race wins across 5 continents. She’s incredibly knowledgeable regarding performance, human physiolo...
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How to Pick the Right Plan, Weight Management, Recovery Strategies and More – Ask a Cycling a Coach 192 from 2019-01-03T18:40:36
2019's first Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast Episode is all about finding the right training, sticking to it through challenges and optimizing your performance along ...
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Testosterone, Mid-Race Mechanicals, Dirty Kanza and More – Ask a Cycling a Coach 191 from 2018-12-27T18:46:55
We're answering more of your coaching questions on Episode 191 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! Join us live as we discuss testosterone's effect on performance...
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Win More Races, Strength Training, Build Phase Science and More – Ask a Cycling a Coach 190 from 2018-12-20T21:43:02
Join us for Episode 190 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! We'll be talking about the best ways to strategically increase your odds of winning races, giving you ...
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Weight and VO2 Max, Why Interval Order Matters, Training Camps and More – Ask a Cycling a Coach 189 from 2018-12-13T23:02:25
Join us for Episode 189 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! We'll cover how weight gain affects VO2 Max, why the order of the intervals in your workout matters, a...
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Aero Deep Dive in The Specialized Win Tunnel – Ask a Cycling a Coach 188 from 2018-12-06T21:47
Gain 50 watts in a single day!? We went to the Specialized Win Tunnel to find out how to get faster. Episode 188 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast is live!
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Nose Breathing, Recovery Drinks, Double Days and More – Ask a Cycling a Coach 187 from 2018-11-28T20:54:05
Join us for Episode 187 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! Topics to be discussed: does nose breathing actually improve performance, are recovery drinks...
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KOM Hunting with Pros, CX Pacing, Power and Heart Rate Zones and More – Ask a Cycling a Coach 186 from 2018-11-21T19:03:11
Jonathan goes KOM hunting with one of the best mountain bikers in the USA, why your pacing plan for CX is wrong, why your power and heart rate zones don't match and much more in Episode 186 of t...
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Pedaling Technique, Smarter Racing, TT vs. Road Bikes and More – Ask a Cycling a Coach 185 from 2018-11-15T19:13:18
Join us for Episode 185 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! We'll be having a discussion on whether proper pedaling technique is a myth, how to win races with low...
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Single Events vs. Seasons, Commuting, Explosive Power&More – Ask a Cycling Coach 184 from 2018-11-07T18:57:02
Training for a single event is straightforward, but what about a whole season of racing? Join us live for a discussion on this, fitting commuting into a training ...
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Dropping Weight, Stretching Peaks, Recovery&More – Ask a Cycling Coach 183 from 2018-11-01T17:40:36
Dropping weight while raising power, making peak fitness last for multiple races and recovering properly are all very difficult ideals for a cyclist to achieve. E...
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Racer Interview – Justin Thomas – Ask a Cycling Coach 182 from 2018-10-24T18:08:09
Justin Thomas is a Masters XC National Champion who shifted focus to a Cyclocross National Championship in 2017. Tune in and bring your questions as we dig into w...
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Kona Special Interview – Michael Stanek – Ask a Cycling Coach 181 from 2018-10-18T18:53:07
Michael Stanek is a young athlete with a background in Freestyle BMX, of all things, but more impressive is how he managed to qualify for Kona amidst 80 hour weeks and night shifts while finishi...
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Kona Special Interview – Wes Thompson – Ask a Cycling Coach 180 from 2018-10-18T18:41:47
Wes Thompson grew up racing motocross and surfing the eastern coast of Australia but never had any formalized training in any of the three disciplines of triathlon. It's easy to assume that Kona...
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Kona Special Interview – David Nicholls – Ask a Cycling Coach 179 from 2018-10-18T18:13:05
A 09:26:42 finish earned David Nicholls a slot at this year’s @ironman
Kona Special Interview – Tony Weeks – Ask a Cycling Coach 178 from 2018-10-18T18:02:16
A top 20 AG finish at the IRONMAN World Championship is exactly what TrainerRoad user Tony weeks has his eyes set on. Behind that ambition is a lot of preparation...
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24 HOP, Cooling Techniques, Tolerating Stress, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 177 from 2018-10-04T17:49:13
Episode 177 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast is going to be a fun one! 24 Hours In The Old Pueblo registration is closed and it's time to strategize on enduranc...
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CX, Road Enduro, Block Periodization, Heart Rate&More – Ask a Cycling Coach 176 from 2018-09-28T18:40:31
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Special Guest Katerina Nash – Ask a Cycling Coach 175 from 2018-09-19T16:59:29
5x Olympian Katerina Nash joined us live from Interbike in front of a studio audience for a deep dive on cyclocross. Tune in and learn from one of cycling's most ...
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Road Tactics, Ice Baths, Body Fat scales&More – Ask a Cycling Coach 174 from 2018-09-13T18:08:09
Join us live for today's episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! We'll review a list of scenarios you can keep ready to manage every race situation, discuss w...
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Genetics and Sprinting, Rebounding From a Bad Race, Nutrition and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 173 from 2018-09-06T17:39:45
How much of a role do genetics play in your ability to sprint, how do you recover from a bad race performance, and should your nutrition change for late night wor...
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How to Plan a Year of Training and Racing – Ask a Cycling Coach 172 from 2018-08-30T17:57:04
Planning an entire year of training and racing can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Episode 172 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast will go over every d...
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Q&A with 3x Olympian Geoff Kabush – Ask a Cycling Coach 171 from 2018-08-23T18:51:52
3x Olympian, 15x National Champion, Multi-time BCBR Champion and all around MTB legend Geoff Kabush (Yeti Cycles, Maxxis, Shimano) joined us to answer your questions on maintaining race fitness ...
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Leadville Report, Altitude Training Masks, Pelvic Tilt vs. Power and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 170 from 2018-08-16T17:35:04
Nate had a day of ups and downs at Leadville, but did he get his sub-9 hour goal? Coach Chad and Jonathan will review Nate's performance, debate whether altitude ...
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Peaking, Improving VO2 Max, Supplements vs. Whole Food – Ask a Cycling Coach 168 from 2018-08-02T17:44:41
Peak fitness is the end goal, but what actually happens to your body when you peak? We covered this, the different ways you can improve VO2 Max supplements vs. whole foods and much more in episo...
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Burning Fat, Testosterone, Coach Chad's Booklist and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 167 from 2018-07-26T21:13:06
Every cyclist wants to burn fat, but it's more complicated than low intensity riding. Join us live for deep dives on fat burning, testosterone in cycling, and Chad's favorite books in this episo...
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Fitness Plateaus, VO2 Max Intervals, Solo Race Tactics&More – Ask a Cycling Coach 166 from 2018-07-19T17:28:34
Join us for a discussion on how to break through fitness plateaus, how people do VO2 Max intervals wrong, and a tactics discussion on how to win a bike race witho...
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The Beginner's Guide to Racing - Ask a Cycling Coach 165 from 2018-07-12T19:56:55
We're taking your questions on today's podcast to come up with the beginner's guide to bike racing. Join us live and let us know what you wish you knew when you s...
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40k TT State Champs, Naps for Cyclists, Leadville’s Best Secret and More - Ask a Cycling Coach 164 from 2018-07-05T18:04:46
Six months of preparation has led to this 40k TT State Champs Recap. What we did wrong, what we did well, what we plan on changing moving forward, and your questi...
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Time Trial Deep Dive, Pros vs. Joes, Carson City Recap and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 163 from 2018-06-28T18:22:14
Our 40k TT is right around the corner, and for this episode of the podcast we've assembled every detail of our equipment, nutrition and strategy for you, along wi...
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Race Analysis: Carson City Off-Road with Keegan Swenson – Ask a Cycling Coach 162 from 2018-06-22T23:34:40
Keegan Swenson is one of the fastest pro mountain bikers in the USA, and we took a deep dive into the Stans / Pivot Pro Team rider's hard-fought second place at the Epic Rides Carson City Off-Ro...
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Endurance MTB Deep Dive With The Pros – Ask a Cycling Coach 161 from 2018-06-15T16:00
Pro mountain bike racers Payson McElveen and Sofía Gomez Villafañe joined us live from the main stage at the Epic Rides Carson City Off-Road for a deep dive on endurance mountain bike training a...
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Dirty Kanza, Running as Cross-training, Overtraining and more - Ask a Cycling Coach 160 from 2018-06-14T18:10:22
Join us live for Episode 160 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! We're going to analyze what Geoff Kabush did to get third place at Dirty Kanza, discuss whether r...
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Lost&Found Gravel Grinder, Ending Workouts with Sprints, Flexibility and More - Ask a Cycling Coach 159 from 2018-06-07T17:25:48
What we learned at Lost & Found, is ending a workout with a sprint a bad idea, is flexibility necessary for cyclists and more in Episode 159 of the Ask a Cycling ...
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FTP Testing and The TrainerRoad Ramp Test: A Comprehensive Guide – Ask a Cycling Coach 158 from 2018-05-31T18:10:54
A comprehensive guide to fitness testing, why we created a new test, pro tips for your next fitness test and more in Episode 158 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcas...
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Oval vs. Round Rings, Fasted Training, Beating Cramps and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 157 from 2018-05-24T18:25:26
Do oval rings affect power data, when fasted training actually effective, how to stop cramps and more in Episode 157 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Listen
Breakaways That Stick, Crit Racing Strategy, Ideal Race Nutrition and More - Ask a Cycling Coach 156 from 2018-05-16T19:06:52
How to make a breakaway stick, can you do too much VO2 work, ideal pre-race and mid-race nutrition and more in Episode 156 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Listen
Peter Sagan Dirt Fondo, Performance Analytics, Hill Climb Time Trials and More - Ask a Cycling Coach 155 from 2018-05-10T18:08:17
Why you need to do the Sagan dirt fondo, TrainerRoad's new ride analysis features, How to PR your next hill climb time trial and more in Episode 155 of the Ask a ...
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Merckx TTs, Sagan Dirt Fondo Preview, USADA Legal Allergy Treatment and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 154 from 2018-05-03T18:07:13
Why every time trialist should do a Merckx TT, the Peter Sagan Dirt Fondo course preview, how to make sure your allergy treatment is legal and more in Episode 154...
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Consequences of a High FTP, Our First TT, Organizing a Season and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 153 from 2018-04-26T18:00
What you need to consider as you raise your FTP, the results from our first time trial, how to organize a busy race season and more in the Episode 153 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.
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Component Choices That Make You Faster with ENVE Composites – Ask a Cycling Coach 152 from 2018-04-24T16:35:09
Component upgrades should take more than weight and price into consideration. Every part of your bike should contribute to making you faster, whether through aerodynamics, comfort or mechanical ...
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Running Out of Matches, VO2 Training for Steady State Athletes and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 151 from 2018-04-12T17:24:23
How to avoid running out of "matches", should steady state athletes skip VO2 training, a testing protocol for different positions and more in the Episode 151 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.<...
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Get Faster in Aero Position, Antioxidants for Athletes, and Buying Speed – Ask a Cycling Coach 150 from 2018-04-05T17:54:59
Why your FTP is different in the aero position and how to change that, are antioxidants worthwhile for athletes, and which upgrades get you the most value in Episode 150 of the Ask a Cycling Coa...
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Live Q&A with Marc Pro Cycling – Ask a Cycling Coach 149 from 2018-03-29T18:04:44
A special live Q&A episode with Marc Pro Cycling's Dave Christenson covering everything from stage race tactics to recovery nutrition.
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Team Camp Special: Team Marc Pro Cycling – Ask a Cycling Coach 148 from 2018-03-28T03:51:18
In the second part of our mini-series on training camps we spoke with Team Marc Pro Cycling on how they use team camps to get faster, and dug into team roles and stage racing tactics and strateg...
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Live Q&A with Clif Bar Racing – Ask a Cycling Coach 147 from 2018-03-22T20:23:23
A special live Q&A episode with Team Clif Bar Cycling's Pete Morris covering everything from crit tactics to nutrition.
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Team Camp Special: Team Clif Bar Cycling – Ask a Cycling Coach 146 from 2018-03-20T15:30:22
In this special episode we discussed how to use team camps to make you faster and team tactics for criteriums with Team Clif Bar Cycling. --------------------------------------------------------...
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How To Get More Aero, Time Trial Recon, Trainer Calibration&More – Ask a Cycling Coach 145 from 2018-03-16T19:57:07
A deep dive into aerodynamic testing, how to recon a TT like a pro, smart trainer calibration and more in this episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.
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Low Cadence, Training Stress Guide, Pain Killers&More – Ask a Cycling Coach 144 from 2018-03-08T18:55:01
Low cadence/high force drills, a guide to Training Stress, pain killers & more in this episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.
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Aero TT Equipment, Mental Limits, Taper vs. Recovery&More – Ask a Cycling Coach 143 from 2018-03-01T19:14:21
Time Trial equipment that makes you faster, mental vs. physical limits, taper vs recovery weeks & more in this episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.
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Standing Climbing, Sub-8 Leadville, Multiple Peaks&More – Ask a Cycling Coach 142 from 2018-02-23T16:07:32
Standing vs. seated climbing, what it takes to go sub-8 at Leadville, peaking more than once & more in this episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.
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Attacking Like a Pro, Easy Sweetspot Work, Supplements&More – Ask a Cycling Coach 141 from 2018-02-23T16:06:16
What most people don't understand about attacks, how to make Sweetspot work easier, supplements for cyclists & more in this episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast!
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How Training changes Your Body, Matching Nutrition With Intensity&More – Ask a Cycling Coach 140 from 2018-02-09T19:07:45
What changes happen in your body at different intensities, how to match nutrition with your workouts, a coach's guide to using TrainerRoad & more in this episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podca...
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Foam Rolling, Faster Triathlon Times, Genetics vs. Talent&More – Ask a Cycling Coach 139 from 2018-02-07T22:00:57
Does foam rolling actually work, the real reason why triathlon times are getting faster, how much of performance is due to genetics & more! Join us live for this week's episode of the Ask a Cycl...
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How Age Affects Performance, Can Time Trialists Sprint&More – Ask a Cycling Coach 138 from 2018-02-07T21:59:57
How age affects performance, can time trialists sprint, why average power is so low in cyclocross & more in this week's episode of the Ask a Cycling coach Podcast.
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'Cross Nats Takeaways, TT Bike Fits, Using Weight To Your Advantage&More – Ask a Cycling Coach 137 from 2018-02-07T21:58:22
What we learned watching and racing cyclocross for 7 days straight, how to get the best TT bike fit, how to use extra weight to your advantage & more in this week's episode of the Ask a Cycling ...
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Cyclcross Deep Dive With Special Guests Cody Kaiser&Courtney McFadden – Ask a Cycling Coach 136 from 2018-02-07T21:56:03
Cyclocross pros Cody Kaiser and Courtenay McFadden stopped by TrainerRoad HQ for a deep dive on cyclocross training and racing in front of an in-studio audience during Cyclocross National Champi...
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Warmup Science, Pre-Workout Nutrition, Recovery Drinks&More – Ask a Cycling Coach 135 from 2018-02-07T21:54:40
What happens to your body during a warmup, the do's and don'ts of pre-workout nutrition, why you may reconsider your next recovery drink & more in this week's episode of the Ask a Cycling coach ...
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Yearly Planning, Power vs. Heart Rate, Indoor Training Gear&More – Ask a Cycling Coach 134 from 2018-02-07T21:51:44
A complete guide to planning your training for the year, power vs. heart rate and indoor training tips and gear we're loving right now. All of this and more in Episode 134 of the Ask a Cycling C...
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Missing Workouts, Garmin Data Fields, Recovery Drink Timing&More – Ask a Cycling Coach 133 from 2018-02-07T21:50:05
What to do when you miss a workout, Garmin data fields you need for racing, and when should you have a recovery drink & more. All of this and more in Episode 133 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podca...
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Group Ride Tactics, Cross-Training, Rebounding After a Bad Race&More – Ask a Cycling Coach 132 from 2018-02-07T21:48:32
Tactics and etiquette to help you own your next group ride, what cyclists should know about cross-training, and how to rebound from a disappointing result. All of this and more in Episode 132 of...
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Are Wide Tires Better, The Fat Burning Zone Myth, Brick Training&More – Ask a Cycling Coach 131 from 2018-02-07T21:36
Are wider tires really better, what intensity is best for fat burning and ca...
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Faster Category Upgrades, Saddle Discomfort, Blood Donation&More – Ask a Cycling Coach 130 from 2018-02-07T21:26:15
How to upgrade categories faster, getting rid of saddle discomfort, and how giving blood affects fitness. All of this and more in this episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast!
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Is Higher Cadence Better, How Crank Length Affects Power + More – Ask a Cycling Coach 129 from 2018-02-07T21:24:45
Is a higher cadence actually better, how is crank length affecting your power output, and cornering drills that make you faster. All of this and more in this episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach P...
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Special Guest: Ryan Cooper of Best Bike Split – Pacing, Crosswinds + More – Ask a Cycling Coach 128 from 2018-02-07T21:23:22
Ryan Cooper is the founder of Best Bike Split, Chief Scientist at Training Peaks, and an expert on all things aerodynamics and pacing. We met up with Ryan in Kona to discuss how to achieve perfe...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 127 – How To Be a Faster Mountain Biker with Lee McCormack from 2018-02-07T21:22:11
The hosts of the Ask a Cycling Coach podcast worked with one of the best MTB skills coaches in the world, Lee McCormack of Lee Likes Bikes, to make you a faster mountain biker.
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 126 – Live with Matt Fitzgerald at Rapha San Francisco! from 2018-02-07T21:20:53
Our first live, in-person podcast with special guest, Matt Fitzgerald! Join us live from Rapha San Francisco for a deep dive on the psychological side of endurance sports performance.
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 125 – CX National Champs, Pacing Strategies, Dehydration&More from 2018-02-07T21:19:39
Nate returns from India with new insight on how to get power data from a gym bike while traveling, Jonathan gives you a complete guide to Cyclocross National Championships, and Chad goes deep in...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 124 – Mauna Kea, Training While Traveling, Strength Training&More from 2018-02-07T21:14:06
The podcast hosts are back from Kona and share everything you need to know before climbing Mauna Kea. As Nate gets ready for another long trip overseas, we share the best on-the-go training setu...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 123 – Special Guest: Matt Lieto on Grinduro and Mauna Kea from 2018-02-07T21:12:59
Professional triathlete and IRONMAN commentator, Matt Lieto, and your podcast hosts recorded a special episode to chop up Grinduro, one of the most interesting races on the calendar that you nee...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 122 – Special Guest: Andrew Talansky on his move to triathlon from 2018-02-07T21:11:51
Andrew Talansky is one of the most successful American cyclists in history with a win at The Criterium du Dauphine, top ten Grand Tour finishes, domestic tour wins and national championship titl...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 121 – How an Age Grouper Qualified for Kona from 2018-02-07T20:54:48
We sat down with Emmet Kelley, a triathlete from Ireland, to learn every detail about how he trained and qualified for IRONMAN World Championships in Kona.
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 120 – Levi's Gran Fondo, Century preparation, peak power, + more from 2018-02-07T20:53:34
• TrainerRoad's Product Manager mixing it up with the pros!
• TrainerRoad athlete Liz Lyles' IM Chattanooga win
• IRONMAN World Championships TrainerRoad plans
• The podcast ho...
Ask a Cycling Coach: 119 – Live from Interbike with special guest, Dan Empfield from 2018-02-07T20:50:59
In this special episode we spoke with the God Father of triathlon innovation, Dan Empfield, at Interbike in Las Vegas, NV.
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• How triathlon wetsuits ...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 118 – Cross Vegas Review with Special Guest: Keegan Swenson from 2018-02-07T20:45:35
• How to race with a bent derailleur hanger
• The one thing you shouldn’t do right before a race
• Why your disc brakes may be rubbing
• How much aggression is okay in cx?
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 117 – Cross Vegas Preview with special guest: Keegan Swenson from 2018-02-07T20:43:03
Keegan Swenson (Cannondale 3Rox), #2 ranked pro XC racer in the USA, joins us for his take on cyclocross and a preview of Cross Vegas.
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 116 – 3 types of motivation, how long does fitness last, beginner crits&more from 2018-02-07T20:34:57
• Join us and author Matt Fitzgerald in person for a live podcast recording! Saturday, November 4, 2017, at Rapha Cycle Club in San Francisco, CA!
• XC MTB suspension setup guide
• W...
Ask a Cycling Coach: 115 – More carbs = more speed, cold weather tips, power data from the pros from 2018-02-07T19:07:42
• How more carbohydrate actually improves performance
• Updated mobile apps!
• Depleted glycogen stores vs. skipping breakfast
• What it takes to win Park City Point 2 Point (b...
Ask a Cycling Coach: 114 – How much racing is too much, rest intervals, crossfit&more from 2018-02-07T18:51:55
- Join us and author Matt Fitzgerald in person for a live podcast recording! Saturday, November 4, 2017, @ Rapha Cycle Club in San Francisco, CA
- Nate's new MTB
- "Park City Point...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 113 – Different FTPs, bike fits, visualization and more! from 2018-02-07T18:43:50
• Live podcast recording at Rapha Cycle Club in San Francisco Nov. 4!
• Why Breck Epic is one of the hardest races in the world
• Nate's new approach to nutrition
• Should you ...
Ask a Cycling Coach: 112 – Transitioning to CX season, trainer maintenance, brick workouts&more from 2017-08-17T23:20:08
• How to transition to cyclocross season
• The effects of humidity on heat training?
• Could the Trek Domane be a gravel bike?
• Should you maintain your smart trainer?
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 111 – Singletrack 6 - Recap from 2017-08-14T15:24:26
The dust has settled and Coach Chad, Jonathan and Nate share their final thoughts on Singletrack 6.
Topics covered in this episode:
- How to travel to a race on a budget
- Th...
Ask a Cycling Coach: 110 – Singletrack 6 - Stage 5 from 2017-08-02T00:00
Stage 5 of Singletrack 6 took an unexpected turn. Tune into this super quick episode to see what we learned. Topics covered in this episode: – Maintaining focus even when the trail is easy – Why yo...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 109 – Singletrack 6 - Stage 4 from 2017-08-01T00:00
The Queen Stage is in the books! Only two stages left of Singletrack 6, but does Jonathan have two stages left in him? Topics covered in this episode: • Using a power meter for mountain bike racing...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 108 – Singletrack 6 - Stage 3 from 2017-07-31T00:00
Stage 3 was the highest stage yet and nearly 100% singletrack, and Coach Chad is back! Topics covered in this episode: • Big pre-race breakfast or constant snacking: which is best? • Pacing in a fa...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 107 – Singletrack 6 - Stage 2 from 2017-07-30T00:00
Stage 2 started hard and remained technical throughout with plenty of riders being caught out by rugged terrain and technical climbs. Topics covered in this episode: • How to manage a hard start in...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 106 – Singletrack 6 - Stage 1 from 2017-07-28T00:00
Stage 1 is done & dusted, and it left its mark with some serious shake-ups moving forward. Topics covered in this episode: • How not to start a race • Is pushing hard for position early in a race r...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 105 – Singletrack 6 - Race preview, stage race prep&more from 2017-07-27T00:00
• Upcoming daily podcasts! • How training for a technical MTB race is different • How to overcome fear on a mountain bike • Different ways to taper for a race • The best way to fly with your bicycl...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 104 – How to read a race, get upgrade points, and how to build bike skill from 2017-07-21T00:00
• Why maple syrup could be good mid-ride fuel • Pacing a mountain bike TT • How to manage performance on a hot day • Why even XC riders should go ride lifts at a bike park • How to fit training int...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 103 – How to Get Faster with Heat Training from 2017-07-16T00:00
Take a deep dive into heat training to learn how it can make you a faster cyclist in hot and cool conditions. - How much does heat affect cycling performance? - What temperature is ideal for heat t...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 102 – How to get faster watching The Tour, why fit people burn more calories from 2017-07-10T00:00
• Why do you want to eat more during rest days or weeks? • Should recovery rides feel hard? • Why are you not good at long climbs? • Bike setup, pacing and technique to make you a faster climber • ...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 101 – Epic Rides Carson City Off-Road – Race recap, heat management&more from 2017-06-29T00:00
• Epic Rides Carson City Off-Road recap • How to pace a long MTB race • How to save energy in a mountain bike race • The effects of extreme heat on human performance • How to rebound from overheati...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 100 – Epic Rides Carson City Off-Road – Race prep, course recon&more from 2017-06-16T00:00
• Epic Rides Carson City Off-Road course preview • How to prioritize races • How to set a time goal for an MTB race • What to know before you pre-ride a course • When should you time your course re...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 99– Shortcuts to fitness, sleep hacks and how elevation really affects you from 2017-06-15T00:00
• Will taking 3 days off in a row hurt your fitness? • Can you fit two weeks worth of training into one? • Why you can't complete long intervals • Sleep hacks • How much does elevation really affec...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 98 – TrainerRoad Podcast – Lost&Found Gravel Grinder Recap from 2017-06-13T00:00
• What to know before you race the Lost & Found Gravel Grinder • Should you warm up before a gravel race? • How to know if positioning is key for your race • How to improve your positioning quickly...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 97 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2017-06-02T00:00
• What Coach Chad learned from his trip to The Giro • What Nate has learned about geometry and bike setup • How to build corner speed • How to pace an XC race • Lost & Found Gravel Grinder preview ...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 96 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2017-05-25T00:00
• Is walking your dog recovery? • Is a carbon, full-suspension XC bike worth the cost? • How to fit your training into lunch breaks • Is active recovery actually better than complete rest? • How to...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 95 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2017-05-16T00:00
• How to train for criteriums • The best way to train for cyclocross • How to pace a long time trial or bike split • Does riding the trainer cause unique injuries • How to mix low-volume and high-v...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 94 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2017-05-12T00:00
• DEXA vs. BodPod • Knee pain rehabilitation for cyclists • Coach Chad is going to The Giro! • Is lactate a myth? • What causes pain during a hard effort? • Is it more important to hit your power g...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 93 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2017-05-05T00:00
• Coach Chad's fasted training • Why just riding inside or just riding outside is not the best approach • Nate's high calorie experiment • Counting calories for cyclists • Why replicating your even...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 92 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2017-04-24T00:00
• Nate's sleep study results • How sleep can affect your performance on the bike • Are allergy drops worth it? • Muscle biopsy update • Lost & Found Gravel Grinder race plans • DEXA body fat scan r...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 91 – TrainerRoad Podcast – Special Guest: Clif Bar Team's Pete "Thor" Morris from 2017-04-14T00:00
• TrainerRoad is hiring! www.TrainerRoad.com/jobs • Athen's Twilight Criterium preview • Criterium race strategy • How to know if you should get in a breakaway or not • How to make a breakaway stic...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 90 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2017-04-07T00:00
• Our new training tool! chillow.trainerroad.com • Nate's weird anti-snoring test • Muscle biopsy update • How to pick your races based off of your strengths • Are power meters valuable on mountain...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 89 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2017-03-31T00:00
• Nate's sleep study • H24 Camp recap • How to know when to change your A-Race • New Build and Century Plans • How to train with a broken collarbone • What effect does elevation training have on yo...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 88 - TrainerRoad Podcast – Special Guest: H24 Cycling Director Phil Mooney from 2017-03-27T00:00
• How to form a cycling team • What is the role of a Director (Directeur Sportif, or DS)? • What is the objective of a team camp? • How to structure a team camp like the pros • What type of rides s...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 87 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2017-03-23T00:00
• Strategies for how to recover mentally after a crash • How to transfer your indoor fitness outside • What type of fitness you should expect in the Base Phase • Is riding out of the saddle bad? • ...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 86 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2017-03-19T00:00
• Is it normal to have your wheel lift off the ground in a sprint? • Should you buy a used power meter? • Are dropper posts beneficial for road riding? • What sports drinks have low sodium? • How m...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 85 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2017-03-14T00:00
• How to check your equipment after a crash • How to know if your carbon frame is broken • The effects of mental fortitude on racing • How to shorten your training plan • How to lengthen your train...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 84 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2017-03-07T00:00
• Nate's Chico Stage Race Report • How to fit in group rides or races into your training plan • Is it normal to feel fatigued when returning to training after an A Race? • Should you skip base trai...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 83 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2017-02-24T00:00
• Why are you getting dropped in races? • What type of fitness do you need for crit racing? • Do pro riders try to steal other riders data? • How to mess up wireless devices like power meters • How...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 82 – TrainerRoad Podcast – Road vs. Crit Racing With The Clif Bar Team from 2017-02-21T00:00
• How to train for criterium vs. road racing • The importance of addressing limiters for road racing • How to discover and address limiters • What off-the-bike training is helpful for road racing •...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 81 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2017-02-09T00:00
• TrainerRoad Podcast Ride Day! • What are "openers"? • How to train the day before a race • How to train if you don't plan on racing • Should you take an FTP test after coming back from time off o...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 80 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2017-02-03T00:00
• Nate's ISRAMAN performance • ISRAMAN Review • What's the best way to shave your legs? • Is it necessary to take time off between training plans? • Why lower intensity work can feel harder than hi...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 079 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2017-01-26T00:00
• Crossfit and FTP Testing • Which gearing is best for big climbs? • Is expensive cycling kit worth it? • How to prepare for a multi-day stage race or camp • How to avoid numbness from your saddle ...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 078 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2017-01-19T00:00
The Nate episode! • Nate, Chad and Jonathan's VO2 max & RMR test results • How to prepare for physiological testing • Nate's racing ISRAMAN! (full-distance triathlon in Israel) • How to cram for a ...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 077 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2017-01-12T00:00
• What is metabolic efficiency testing? • How to know how much fat you are burning • Coach Chad, Jonathan and Nate's MET results • Does every athlete's threshold reside at 4mmol/L? • Which trainers...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 076 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2017-01-09T22:13:11
• Chad, Nate and Jonathan’s physiological testing • How to test your metabolic efficiency • What is the ideal cadence? • Does dry needling help sore knees? • How to boost your immune system to avoi...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 075 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-12-29T00:00
• How to review your year and set goals • Do slow twitch fibers need more recovery time than fast twitch? • How long do the effects of supercompensation last? • Is running good cross training for c...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 074 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-12-22T00:00
• Cycling kit etiquette • Is it wrong to wear a championship jersey when training? • What type of garmin should you use in cyclocross? • Is it bad to smell like ammonia when working out? • How to d...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 073 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-12-16T00:00
• Chainring sizes explained • How to deal with a saddle sore • Do warmups actually work? • Do high fat diets drop your FTP? • Why are our bodies not dependent on fat all the time? • How to do 'spin...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 072 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-12-14T00:00
• Mud cyclocross tips • How to take a run up • Are 11-speed quick links reusable? • How high can your power-to-weight ratio be? • How to train for Leadville • How long does it take to regain peak f...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 071 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-12-04T00:00
• Is commuting bad for training? • How does swimming affect rest and recovery? • Do short workouts do anything for long distance racing? • Does pushing a heavy gear make you faster? • How to figure...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 070 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-11-30T00:00
• Is caffeine a performance enhancing drug? • What drugs are and aren't allowed for cyclists? • Can marijuana make you a faster cyclist? • Does sugar intake affect aerobic fitness? • Will a gel nul...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 069 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-11-24T00:00
• Can you replace a workout with a commute? • Does commuting count? • Does an espresso shot negatively impact my morning workout? • Are power zones different than heart rate zones? • Which is best,...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 068 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-11-16T00:00
• How to fix tight hips for cyclists • What is dry needling? • How to use your off-season wisely • Should you use a mountain bike on a cyclocross course? • How to plan a season of mountain bike rac...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 067 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-11-10T00:00
• Should you not train with sore muscles? • Is soreness a sign of fatigue? • How to reduce soreness • How to train for a stage race • Is it best to train for a TT or the road race in a stage race? ...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 066 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-11-04T00:00
• Jonathan's Deux North Everesting Challenge Recap • How to pace a long ride • What type of nutrition to bring on a long ride • What type of lights to use for an overnight ride • Bike setup for 24 ...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 065 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-10-28T00:00
• Everesting Attempts • Is a decline in LTHR bad? • How to use heart rate most effectively • Advantages and disadvantages of smart trainers • Are speed sensors useful if you have a GPS? • Training ...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 064 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-10-19T00:00
• Kona recap • IRONMAN World Champs • How Andy Potts crashed • What it's like to catch a bike • Spotify playlists for Coach Chad and Coach Jonathan • How to return to racing after pregnancy • Bike ...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 063 - TrainerRoad Podcast – Special Guest: FLO Cycling from 2016-10-18T00:39:16
• The aerodynamic research and testing process explained • What depth wheels should you use? • How to know what tire width to use • Does tire width vary from rider to rider and bike to bike? • What...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 062 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-10-14T00:00
• Cyclocross racing update • Racing two races in one day • What to learn from the pros about cyclocross • The best gearing for cyclocross • How to build the ultimate CX bike • Dropper posts on cycl...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 061 - TrainerRoad Podcast – Special Guest: Matt Lieto from 2016-10-12T00:00
Professional Triathlete and IRONMAN commentator Matt Lieto. • How to go from average joe to pro triathlete • What type of power it takes to win an IRONMAN • How to pace a triathlon • Do triathletes...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 060 - TrainerRoad Podcast – Special Guest: Cuore Cycling Apparel from 2016-10-11T00:00
Scott Tietzel from Cuore Cycling Apparel (cuore.ch) • What makes a jersey aerodynamic? • How to tell high quality kit from low quality kit • Why do companies use different fabrics? • What type of k...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 059 - TrainerRoad Podcast – Special Guest: Ryan Leech from 2016-10-04T00:00
Professional trials rider & renown coach Ryan Leech • Bike handling tips for new riders • How to bounce back after a crash • How to build skills effectively • How to bunny hop • How to wheelie • Ho...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 058 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-10-03T00:00
• How to save energy in cyclocross • How to pace a cx race • CrossVegas review • How to ride barriers • Braking and cornering for cyclocross • How to adjust your workouts to fit in less than 60 min...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 057 - TrainerRoad Podcast – Special Guest: Geoff Kabush from 2016-09-29T00:00
MTB Legend Geoff Kabush - 15x XCO National Champion, 5x CC National Champion, 1x XCM Champion – How to race at a high level for a long time – How to adapt to different race formats – How pros appro...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 056 - TrainerRoad Podcast – Special Guest: Ray Maker of DCRainmaker.com from 2016-09-24T00:00
Live with DC Rainmaker from Interbike 2016! • How to train for triathlon while traveling • How to travel with your bike • Running power meters • How to measure the difference between two power mete...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 055 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-09-16T00:00
• How to train on vacation • How to follow a training plan while traveling • How to train with power on a gym spin bike • Interbike 2016 plans • How to recover from a scary crash • How to feel comf...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 054 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-09-08T00:00
• How to maintain fitness in the off season • How to recover physically and mentally between seasons • What are "openers"? • What workout should you do before a race? • Is it bad to work out the da...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 053 - TrainerRoad Podcast - Special Guest: Clif Bar Team's Pete "Thor" Morris from 2016-08-31T00:00
• Clif Bar Team's Pete "Thor" Morris • How to travel with your bike • Aerodynamics vs. psychological advantage • Does a beard or long hair slow you down? • Is chocolate milk a good recovery drink? ...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 052 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-08-25T00:00
• What it takes to win a Master's National Championship • How to learn from a bad race • How to salvage a poor race day • Is an offseason break necessary? • How to carry fitness year-round • What i...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 051 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-08-18T00:00
• Body fat analysis • How to measure your body composition • What is the best way to lose fat • How to lose fat and gain muscle • How do you compare to Chris Froome? • Chris Froome's VO2 Max, FTP a...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 050 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-08-12T00:00
• How to adjust your training during the offseason • How to train for criterium racing • How to pace an FTP test • How the 8 Minute Test works • What type of racing are you best at, and how do you ...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 049 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-08-05T00:00
– How to figure out your power zones – How to figure out your heart rate zones – Are your heart rate zones accurate? – How to get started with structured training – How do you know if you have enou...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 048 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-07-29T00:00
• How to upload outdoor rides to TrainerRoad • What are TrainerRoad training camps? • How to learn MTB skills • How to train for cyclocross • how to transition to cyclocross from road • Can you pla...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 047 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-07-27T00:00
• Cross-continent riding • How to train for a triathlon • Best music to listen to while training • How to take an FTP test • How to know if you should redo your FTP test • Is it a good idea to take...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 046 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-07-15T00:00
• How to decide the ideal pace for a race or ride • Perfect pacing for a gran fondo • How to prepare for a Rapha Prestige event • How to save energy in a race • Should you attack the climbs or go e...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 045 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-07-12T00:00
• Should you train your weaknesses or strengths? • How to train for criteriums • How to train for breakaways • How to win from a breakaway • Bigger riders vs. smaller riders • What are TSS fillers?...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 044 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-07-01T00:00
• Work at TrainerRoad! Software Engineers • What is the ideal weight for a cyclist? • How to know when you've lost too much weight • How slow does an extra pound make you? • Trainer tires vs. stand...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 043 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-06-23T00:00
• Using the Tacx Neo with thru-axles • Is it wrong to take an FTP test on a hill? • Should you only take an FTP test on a flat road or indoors? • Is your max heart rate flexible? • Is it bad to go ...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 042 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-06-17T00:00
• The Epic Rides Carson City Off Road • Mountain Biking in Tahoe • TrainerRoad Android leak on Snapchat • What equipment makes you faster? • Tips to make yourself more efficient on the bike • How t...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 041 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-06-09T00:00
• Can less high intensity training replace more low intensity? • Is low intensity or high intensity training better? • How to prepare for an event with limited time • How to adjust the KICKR with T...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 040 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-06-03T00:00
• How to warm up for mountain bike races • How to train for fast race starts • How to train for CX and XC MTB • How to use TrainerRoad as a group • How to use TrainerRoad for Duathlon training • Ho...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 039 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-05-27T00:00
• Is it okay to use on old bike on the trainer? • What to know if you are using two different power meters • Are smart trainers better than power meters? • What is supercompensation • How to use su...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 038 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-05-24T00:00
• What is a power-to-weight ratio in cycling? • Are heavy cyclists slow? • Is weight important in criterium and road racing? • How to win a race even if you’re heavy • How to balance fatigue and tr...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 037 - TrainerRoad Podcast - High Elevation with Phil Gaimon from 2016-05-20T00:00
• Tour of California Stage 5 • Why should you train at high elevation? • Should you train at high elevation or low elevation? • Should you recover at high elevation or low elevation? • Train high, ...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 036 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-05-17T00:00
• TrainerRoad is on Snapchat! • TrainerRoad at Sea Otter • How to get faster • How to raise your FTP • Is speed irrelevant when training inside? • How to measure improvement for cyclists • Where to...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 035 - TrainerRoad Podcast - Bike Setup with Specialized's Brad Copeland from 2016-05-11T00:00
Brad Copeland of Specialized Factory Racing is one of the only mechanics trusted with building and working on Specialized's top MTB and triathletes' bikes. Brad tells us how the pros set up their b...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 034 - TrainerRoad Podcast - Gran Fondos&Epic Rides with Neil Shirley from 2016-05-05T00:00
Neil Shirley, Editor of Road Bike Action, ex-pro cyclist, unofficial Gravel Worlds Champ and famed slayer of epic rides shares his racing and training secrets with us.
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 033 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-04-28T00:00
– How does speed relate to FTP – Is speed better than heart rate? – Is speed better than power? – Is heart rate better than power? – How to use your power meter indoors – How to use your power mete...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 032 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-04-15T00:00
• Weight loss for cyclists • How to use Training Peaks with TrainerRoad • How to measure your body fat • How a power meter works • Does low cadence affect power readings? • How to maintain fitness ...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 031 - TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-04-07T00:00
• How to measure body fat • Weight loss for cyclists • How to train for a short time trial • How to pace a time trial • How to recover after a workout • How to know when you should bridge to a brea...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 030 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-04-04T00:00
• How to use a smart trainer with TrainerRoad • How cadence affects electronic trainers • How to lose weight while retaining muscle • How to count calories for cyclists • How to know if you are sug...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 029 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-03-27T00:00
• How to perform an FTP Test • Which FTP Testing protocol is best • How to train when you're sick • Can you train too much? • What is overtraining? • How to avoid overtraining • Can you use Trainer...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 028 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-03-23T00:00
• Do shaved legs make you faster? • Why do cyclists shave their legs? • How to train for mountain bike racing • Weight training for cyclists • How to fuel on the bike • What's the best food to eat ...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 027 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-03-18T00:00
• How to do hill repeats • How to do interval training outdoors • How to do interval training without a power meter • Are you a bad FTP tester? • Is your FTP wrong? • How to test your FTP • Is warm...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 026 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-03-11T00:00
• Do different types of trainers affect your FTP? • How inertia affects FTP • How to use cycling to lose weight • How power relates to VO2max • What should females know about body fat analysis • Is...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 025 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-03-04T00:00
• How to salvage a stage race • How to mix vacation with training • How to measure body fat • How to fix knee pain for cyclists • Stretching and physical therapy for cyclists • How to train for a H...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 024 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-02-25T00:00
• Why is my heart rate different inside and outside? • Should I take my FTP test in my aero position? • Power versus heart rate for cyclists • Cross training for cyclists • Does base training raise...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 023 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-02-19T00:00
• How to use a heart rate monitor for calorie burn • What time of day is best for training? • How to taper for a race • Is it a good idea to get a massage before a race? • Using base training to lo...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 022 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-02-12T00:00
• Will more training volume make you a faster cyclist? • How to follow a structured training plan during a group ride • How to use power meter data to get faster • How to train for a late race brea...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 021 – TrainerRoad Podcast – Crit Racing 101 with The Clif Bar Team from 2016-02-05T00:00
In this special episode of the podcast we spoke with The Clif Bar Cycling Team, some of the best criterium racers in the USA, about how to become a better Crit Racer. • How to train for criterium r...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 020 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-01-27T00:00
• How to train for a triathlon with TrainerRoad • What time of day is the best time to train? • Does bike geometry affect power output? • Can you compare power from one cyclist to another? • Does r...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 019 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-01-20T00:00
• Why can't I hold steady power? • How to use cadence to analyze your training • Is heart rate better than power? • How to use power meters to measure your performance • Why heart rate zones and po...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 017 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-01-15T04:55:51
• How sleep affects recovery • How to improve power at VO2 Max • Is DNA Testing valuable for cyclists? • Can I substitute low intensity workouts for high intensity workouts? • Does high intensity t...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 018 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-01-13T00:00
• How to adjust your training after a severe injury or illness • How to balance your training between low and high intensities • How to use resting heart rate to understand your performance • How t...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 016 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2016-01-03T00:00
• How to set up your Garmin for triathlon • Is fasted training bad? • How to do hill repeats • How TrainerRoad structures their workouts • How important is weight in cycling • How to train with lim...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 015 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2015-12-17T00:00
• How to set up your bike on the trainer • How to measure your recovery • How to switch training plans • How to improve pedal stroke efficiency • How to become a faster sprinter • Does base trainin...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 014 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2015-12-09T00:00
• How does sitting at a desk affect my recovery? • How to get the most out of every interval • Lactate threshold vs. training with power • Individual Leg Drills • How to add swimming and running to...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 013 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2015-12-03T00:00
• How much improvement should I expect in my FTP? • Should you expect a decline in FTP during the off season? • How do I raise my FTP? • How to add swimming and running workouts to TrainerRoad trai...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 012 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2015-11-23T00:00
• How to prevent cramping for cyclists • Does shaving my arms and legs make you faster? • How much improvement should you expect from a training plan? • Is low-intensity training or high-intensity ...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 011 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2015-11-19T00:00
• How to use your FTP to build a race plan • How to structure your work / recovery weeks in a cycling training plan • How to adjust your training plan if you aren't improving • How to incorporate c...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 010 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2015-11-12T00:00
• Numbness in teeth and gums during high-intensity intervals • Is base training necessary? • How to know when you've 'peaked'? • What is TSS and how does heart rate affect TSS? • Ironman bike train...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 009 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2015-11-04T00:00
• How to become a faster climber • Why you should get rid of needless tension in your body when training • How to ride faster in the flats • How to choose between oval and standard chainrings • How...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 008 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2015-10-30T23:23:37
• How to prepare for an XC Marathon endurance race • How to train for a long distance time trial • How to use high-intensity interval training for endurance racing • How to become a faster climber ...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 007 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2015-10-20T00:00
• How to plan your nutrition for training • How to become a faster climber • How to add volume when training for cyclocross • What to eat before training in the morning • How to become a faster cyc...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 006 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2015-10-07T00:00
• How to train in the offseason for triathletes • Post-season Ironman Training • How to adjust your training when sick • How to use resting heart rate to measure recovery • Is base training still n...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 005 – TrainerRoad Podcast – IRONMAN Triathlon Champ Liz Lyles from 2015-09-30T00:00
We talk faster bike splits and how to be a faster triathlete with multi-time IRONMAN Champion and 7th place Kona finisher Liz Lyles in this special episode of the TrainerRoad Ask a Cycling Coach po...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 004 – TrainerRoad Podcast – Time Trialist Justin Rossi from 2015-09-28T00:00
We talk faster time trialling with nationally ranked Cat 1 time trialist and road cyclist In this special episode of the TrainerRoad Ask a Cycling Coach podcast.
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 003 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2015-09-21T00:00
• How to incorporate weekend rides into a training plan • How to adjust your training if you're feeling tired • Which training plans to follow for multiple peaks • Why your threshold heart rate is ...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 002 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2015-09-02T00:00
• Seasonal FTP testing • Gran Fondo training • Weight training for cyclists • FTP testing out of the saddle vs. in the saddle • Offseason training for triathletes • Pre-race and mid-race nutrition,...
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 001 – TrainerRoad Podcast from 2015-08-17T00:00
• How to structure a cycling training plan • How to use heart rate zones in conjunction with power zones • What is the optimal cadence? • How to avoid and deal with Burnout • How to use Training St...
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