Attacking Like a Pro, Easy Sweetspot Work, Supplements&More – Ask a Cycling Coach 141 - a podcast by TrainerRoad

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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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

• (9:30) The best way to ease into long intervals
• (15:00) How early should you start pre-race nutrition?
• Are attacks more mental than physical?
• How to carry more corner speed
• How to pick races that make you faster
•(30:40) How to time nutrition with racing
• What type of food is best before a race?
• (40:35) Why VO2max intervals are more complex than you think
• (43:30) How the same workout can deliver different benefits
• (45:25)How to warm up for a sprint triathlon
• (53:00) How to pace a time trial
• How to train for short time trials
• (1:00:00) How to use your power meter and smart trainer
• (1:06:10) Are anti-oxidants bad for cyclists?
• (1:12:40)How much water is needed to store glycogen
• (1:14:10) Why cyclists shouldn't take creatine

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