Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 117 – Cross Vegas Preview with special guest: Keegan Swenson
7 februari 2018 · 50 min
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. Lees meer
Topics covered in this episode:
• What makes pro athletes different from the rest of us
• Keegan Swenson's power data
• Pre-race warmups for cyclocross
• Pre-race "leg openers" for the pros
• Tire choice and bike setup for grass cyclocross courses
• Pedal setup for cyclocross racing
• How to pace Cross Vegas and other cyclocross races
• How to know if you should ride or run through obstacles
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 116 – 3 types of motivation, how long does fitness last, beginner crits & more
7 februari 2018 · 1 uur 28 min
• 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
• What motivates you to race?
• How to use your off-season wisely
• How long does fitness last?
• Should you use a full suspension MTB on the trainer?
• Which pedals should you get?
• How to win a crit for first-time riders Lees meer -
Ask a Cycling Coach: 115 – More carbs = more speed, cold weather tips, power data from the pros
7 februari 2018 · 1 uur 13 min
• 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 (beat the best XC racers in the country)
• Can CX training replace Base training?
• Is cold training as important/beneficial as heat training?
• Gear and strategies for cold weather riding
• What is muscle "activation"?
• Is smooth pacing in CX a bad idea? Lees meer -
Ask a Cycling Coach: 114 – How much racing is too much, rest intervals, crossfit & more
7 februari 2018 · 1 uur 8 min
- Join us and author Matt Fitzgerald in person for a live podcast recording! Saturday, November 4, 2017, @ Rapha Cycle Club in San Francisco, CA Lees meer
- Nate's new MTB
- "Park City Point 2 Point" MTB race
- New cyclocross plans!
- How to fix shifting problems on a smart trainer
- Is precision during rest intervals important?
- Can you do too many or too few races in a season?
- Cyclocross in the Crossfit games!?
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 113 – Different FTPs, bike fits, visualization and more!
7 februari 2018 · 55 min
• 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 have different FTPs for different circumstances?
• How focus and motivation can improve your performance
• Is visualization damaging or enabling?
• How to know if your helmet is ruined
• How bike fits work and how to pick the best one
• Do sugar coated pills hurt fasted training? Lees meer -
Ask a Cycling Coach: 112 – Transitioning to CX season, trainer maintenance, brick workouts & more
18 augustus 2017 · 56 min
• 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?
• Can you skip base training if you are fat adapted?
• Can you shortcut to peak fitness if a race schedule changes?
• Tips for endurance mountain bike racing
• Can you use ERG mode during an FTP test?
• How to make yourself a sprinter
• Are brick workouts really worth it? Lees meer -
Ask a Cycling Coach: 111 – Singletrack 6 - Recap
14 augustus 2017 · 44 min
The dust has settled and Coach Chad, Jonathan and Nate share their final thoughts on Singletrack 6. Lees meer
Topics covered in this episode:
- How to travel to a race on a budget
- The effects of a concussion
- How to recover from a concussion
- Ideal bike setups for cross country racing
- What is the best bike for technical XC racing
- How to decide between a hardtail or full suspension MTB
- What your pace has to do with cramping
- How to ramp TSS for a stage race
- Marginal gains for Hydration Packs
- Does heat training pay off?
- Daily pacing for a stage race
- The logistics of a stage race
- Tire choices for the interior of BC
- Should you use a hydration pack for XC racing?
- Marginal recovery gains during a stage race
- How to recover from a stage race
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 110 – Singletrack 6 - Stage 5
2 augustus 2017 · 13 min
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 you should never feel ashamed of walking a technical section Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 109 – Singletrack 6 - Stage 4
1 augustus 2017 · 34 min
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 • How to deal with blisters on your hands from mountain biking • Why you are getting flat tires • Using the experience of smart trainer on the trail • The aggressive demands of an XC Stage race • How to know when to back off and let a group go • Trusting your strengths on race day • Stage 5 preview Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 108 – Singletrack 6 - Stage 3
31 juli 2017 · 44 min
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 fast group • How to adjust your race strategy for a bad start position • Things to consider when receiving info about a course • How to manage fear in a race • Avoiding flat tires in rocky terrain • How to know when to back off and let a group go • Trusting your strengths on race day • Stage 4 preview Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 107 – Singletrack 6 - Stage 2
30 juli 2017 · 32 min
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 a race • Dealing with dusty conditions • Regrouping after a mid-race setback • How to carry momentum in technical terrain • How to pass and get passed on singletrack • A trick to help you gain time on climbs • How to provide good rider support • Chad's plan for cramp management • Stage 3 preview Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 106 – Singletrack 6 - Stage 1
28 juli 2017 · 53 min
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 really worth it? • Making steep climbs manageable • Things to remember in technical descents • How did Nate's tire choice end up? • How to tackle steep and loose descents • How to change your mental state mid-race • The host's nutrition strategies • Managing cramps, and how to avoid them • Stage 2 preview Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 105 – Singletrack 6 - Race preview, stage race prep & more
27 juli 2017 · 1 uur 22 min
• 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 bicycle • How to plan transportation for your stage races • How to recon a foreign route from afar • What tires should you pick for Singletrack 6 or a technical MTB race • How to know if you should carry a hydration pack or not • What are tire plug kits? • Conditions you should monitor for a stage race • How to plan meals & nutrition for a stage race • How to pace a 6-day stage race Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 104 – How to read a race, get upgrade points, and how to build bike skill
21 juli 2017 · 1 uur 7 min
• 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 into a busy vacation • The UCI tire width rule that you need to know about • Are night lights keeping you from recovering? • Should you train during high ozone warnings? • Are goosebumps a bad sign when training? • The daily schedules of Nate, Chad and Jonathan • The pros and cons of racing in combined category races • How to read a race and know your competition • How to get upgrade points for your next race Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 103 – How to Get Faster with Heat Training
16 juli 2017 · 1 uur
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 training? - How to control the temperature of your training environment - Is it better to heat train in humid or dry environments? - How sweating cools your body and how to increase your sweat rate - Should you train at a lower intensity in the heat? - How heat training improves performance - Can heat training improve VO2max? - How to make your sweat more efficient - Hormonal benefits of heat training - Does a post-ride sauna session have the same effect as heat training? -How long do the effects of heat adaptation training last? Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 102 – How to get faster watching The Tour, why fit people burn more calories
10 juli 2017 · 57 min
• 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 • What is the best way to increase short power? • Is peak power what matters most in a sprint? • Omniums vs. stage races • Omnium strategy • How to fuel during a stage race • Does needing to get out of the saddle mean your workout is too hard? • When is it okay to sprint in the saddle? • How to learn as much as you can while watching the Tour de France. • Is riding zone 2 while watching the tour a waste of time? • Should your workouts be as hard as your races? • Why do you burn more calories when you get fitter? Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 101 – Epic Rides Carson City Off-Road – Race recap, heat management & more
29 juni 2017 · 1 uur 6 min
• 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 overheating • Hydration strategies with aid stations • How to avoid cramps on the bike Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 100 – Epic Rides Carson City Off-Road – Race prep, course recon & more
16 juni 2017 · 1 uur 3 min
• 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 recon? • What is "sessioning" and how to use it • How to find good lines through a turn or obstacle • Is carb loading effective? • How to fuel before a race • How to stay positive during a tricky course recon Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 99– Shortcuts to fitness, sleep hacks and how elevation really affects you
15 juni 2017 · 59 min
• 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 affect you? • Can you take a week off between training phases? • Does your training improve with a more expensive trainer? • How to treat saddle soreness • What is the difference between saddle sores and saddle soreness Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 98 – TrainerRoad Podcast – Lost & Found Gravel Grinder Recap
13 juni 2017 · 1 uur 8 min
• 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 • What bike should you use for gravel racing? • Accessories and tools to carry in a gravel race • How to pace a gravel race that starts with hard climbs • What tires are best for gravel racing? • How much pressure to run in your tires for gravel racing • Are dropper posts valuable in gravel racing? • How to know if you should stop at aid stations or not • Group tactics in gravel racing • Should your nutrition plan change for gravel racing? • How to race a criterium with a lot of turns • How to "feel out" a pack of unfamiliar racers Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 97 – TrainerRoad Podcast
2 juni 2017 · 1 uur 14 min
• 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 • What to carry with you during a gravel race • Best bike setup for a technical gravel course • The coach's strategies for race day • Nate's calorie counting tips Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 96 – TrainerRoad Podcast
25 mei 2017 · 1 uur 2 min
• 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 train for “Knife Fights”, or how to be a serious threat in criteriums • How to adjust your plan to fit in big weekend workouts • What metrics should you track in a mountain bike race? • How to break through a wall of resistance on a smart trainer • How to train for TTs, The Coach’s TT challenge • Are warm downs effective? • Will taking 3 days off in a row really hurt your fitness? Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 95 – TrainerRoad Podcast
16 mei 2017 · 1 uur 3 min
• 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-volume training plans • What the coaches look for in their power files • Aerodynamic advantages for triathlon • How to use road shoes in triathlon • Nate, Chad and Jonathan's TT challenge • Are cool downs beneficial? Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 94 – TrainerRoad Podcast
12 mei 2017 · 56 min
• 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 goals, or stay in aero position? • How to train indoors in a hot environment • Should you wait to take an FTP test after rehabbing from an injury? • Do smart trainers measure power differently than power meters? • Should triathletes train like roadies in the off season? • How to balance massive weekend rides/races with a training plan Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 93 – TrainerRoad Podcast
5 mei 2017 · 1 uur 6 min
• 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 event's distance is not necessary, but can be beneficial • Nutrition's role on long rides • How to pace a road race that starts with a long climb • How to stay strong during a hard workout • How to psychologically prepare yourself for a hard workout • Does coffee dehydrate you? • Should you skip base if you have already been riding a lot? Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 92 – TrainerRoad Podcast
24 april 2017 · 1 uur 18 min
• 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 results • How to know if you should keep losing weight or just focus on raising power • What to do if you don't have enough time to complete your scheduled workout • How to cram for a Half IRONMAN • How to prepare for Silver King Leadville • Should you follow a high volume plan? • How to balance running and cycling • How to break through a plateau in fitness • Are group rides bad for your training? • The benefits and drawbacks of endurance bikes • Should you adjust your FTP depending on the workout? • How to get better at VO2 and high intensity workouts • How to psychologically train for hard workouts Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 91 – TrainerRoad Podcast – Special Guest: Clif Bar Team's Pete "Thor" Morris
14 april 2017 · 1 uur 14 min
• 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 stick • How to know if your breakaway will last or not • When should you take a pull? • How long should your pulls be in a group? • Tactics to reposition yourself in a group • Criterium tactics for triathletes • How you should race if you are a Cat 5 • How to stay safe in a group • How triathletes can put roadies in the hurt box • How to prepare for "The Death Ride" • How to pace a big day in the mountains • What to eat during a sportive or gran fondo • Why simply riding at your FTP may be a bad way to get to your goal • How to trend your fitness toward an FTP goal Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 90 – TrainerRoad Podcast
7 april 2017 · 1 uur 4 min
• 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 bikes? • Should single speed MTB riders use power meters? • When should you try to lose weight and when you should try to build power • When and what should you eat before a race • What type of food should you eat when riding? • How to adjust your training plan for a work trip • Is it bad to stick to a single race course? • How to branch out and find races that fit your skills • The best way to get slow in the summer • The benefits of being a fast swimmer in triathlon • How to know when to put more focus on a specific triathlete discipline • How to adjust your training for time off • Should your bike move side to side on the trainer? • How to have a smooth pedal stroke Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 89 – TrainerRoad Podcast
31 maart 2017 · 1 uur 16 min
• 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 your body? • How to use elevation training properly • How to breakthrough a mental ceiling • When should triathletes use a road bike? • Are deep section wheels really that bad in crosswinds? • What is the ideal wheel setup for climbs • Is riding at night a good way to adapt to a lack of sleep? • Why you should get rid of your heart rate monitor (for racing, at least) • Should BMX racers train indoors? • How strong are BMX racers? • Can you train threshold and VO2max in the same workout? • Is FTP really "hour power"? • How to hit the apex of a turn Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 88 - TrainerRoad Podcast – Special Guest: H24 Cycling Director Phil Mooney
27 maart 2017 · 37 min
• 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 should you plan for a team camp • Should your training camp be at high elevation, or low at sea level? • How to select races as a team • How to select which racers will go to a race • How to form a race strategy • What to do if your race strategy has fallen through • How to perform a perfect leadout for a sprint finish • Team tactics for sprinting • Tips for riders from successful directors • Tips for team directors • How to race as a team • How to be valuable to a race team as a racer • How to race if you don't have a team • What a team should do if they don't have a director • Should you have a team captain, and what is their role? Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 87 – TrainerRoad Podcast
23 maart 2017 · 1 uur 12 min
• 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? • How to feel comfortable out of the saddle • What are the benefits of standing while pedaling? • How to train for Epic Rides Whiskey 50 • How to get structured training if you don't have a trainer • Are lab tests worth it? • What makes data usable as a cyclist? • Is it better to train late at night and risk a poor night's sleep? • How to train with a busy schedule • Can you use a smart trainer without plugging it in? • Is it bad to do extra intervals when feeling good? • What to expect if you are just getting started with bike riding • How does female fitness compare to male fitness? • How to hit your power targets outside Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 86 – TrainerRoad Podcast
19 maart 2017 · 1 uur 12 min
• 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 much sodium should your drink mix have? • Should you focus on your strengths or weaknesses? • What are "limiters"? • How to train for punchy road races • The best way to train for 2017 USAC Road National Championships • Is it a good idea to do hard efforts at the beginning or the end or a long ride? • Is road riding good training for mountain bikers? • How to best train for mountain biking • What crank length is best? • What should you know before you change your crank length • How to know if you are fatigued, ill, or training too hard • Our best descending tips for road racing Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 85 – TrainerRoad Podcast
14 maart 2017 · 1 uur 4 min
• 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 training plan • What tires should you use with FLO wheels? • Recovery techniques for stage racing • Should you prioritize one training phase over another? • Tips for training young athletes • How to pace an ultra endurance event • How to do form sprints • How to deal with the increase in difficulty from one training phase to another • Why does TSS drop in the build phase? Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 84 – TrainerRoad Podcast
7 maart 2017 · 1 uur 15 min
• 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 training after an A-Race? • How to break through a plateau • Is it bad to repeat your base phase if you don't have a specific race in mind? • How to adjust your training for illness or injury • How to balance road and MTB racing • Can you balance triathlon and enduro racing? • Is taking in protein a good idea on the bike? • How to develop a tapering strategy • How to eat during a recovery week • Is wireless braking on the horizon? Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 83 – TrainerRoad Podcast
24 februari 2017 · 1 uur 15 min
• 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 to train for a stage race • Race strategy for rainy days • How to prepare for a mountain bike stage race • The best way to train for Dirty Kanza • Should you train differently for shorter TTs? • Is it bad to pause a workout and return to it later in the day? • What's the best way to train for Leadville? • How to use TrainerRoad for Duathlon training • If you could only do one workout each week and wanted to raise your FTP, what should you do? • Should you correct a left/right imbalance? • Is it normal to have a difference in power from your power meter to your smart trainer? Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 82 – TrainerRoad Podcast – Road vs. Crit Racing With The Clif Bar Team
21 februari 2017 · 1 uur 6 min
• 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 • How your kit changes from crit racing to road racing • How to dress for road racing • Skin suits vs. bibs/jersey • Road vs. crit helmet selection • Gloves or no gloves? • Aero bikes vs. climbing bikes • Crit vs. road specific drivetrains • Deep section vs. shallow wheels • Best handlebar choices for road racing • Bike setup tips for road racing & crit racing • How to know which road race to select • Team tactics in road racing • What strategies apply to heavy vs. light racers • How to properly take a feed in a feedzone • How to handle a mechanical in a road race Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 81 – TrainerRoad Podcast
9 februari 2017 · 1 uur 5 min
• 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 or injury? • More music recommendations from Coach Chad & Jonathan • What our ideal training setups are • What is the best trainer table? • What are the best headphones to use on the trainer? • How does your true VO2Max compare to a suggested one provided by your Garmin? • How to train for sprints • Is it wrong to ride hard early in the year? • Can training twice per day make you faster? • The best cycling / triathlon kit for tall people • Is there a placebo effect to the big ring? • Should you keep your training private, or share it publicly? Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 80 - TrainerRoad Podcast
3 februari 2017 · 1 uur 9 min
• 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 high intensity • How to deal with a week off from training • How skiing affects your training • Cross training for cyclists in the winter • Best cycling computer mounts • How to mount your phone to your Garmin mount • Does Yoga help cyclists? • How to effectively use stretching for cyclists • Is Soylent a good idea for endurance athletes? Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 079 - TrainerRoad Podcast
26 januari 2017 · 1 uur 1 min
• 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 • How to find the perfect saddle • Does increasing lean mass make you a better time trialist? • How to train throughout the year if CX is your only goal • Is it better to get a low-cost smart trainer, or an expensive standard trainer? • Does ERG mode give you a better workout? • How to add on more training to Sweet Spot Base Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 078 - TrainerRoad Podcast
19 januari 2017 · 1 uur 10 min
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 big event • How to pace an IRONMAN • How to adjust your TT bike position for optimal power • Mountain bike racing in the mud • Testing ideas to heal sore legs Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 077 - TrainerRoad Podcast
12 januari 2017 · 1 uur 5 min
• 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 are the quietest? • What to do after you reach peak fitness • Can you you maintain a peak for a whole season? • Do oval chainrings make a difference? • Should athletes calculate their caloric burn differently? • Which build plan should you pick: short or general? • How to know if you've had a bad test or if you've lost fitness • What to do if cadence drills don't allow you to hold your power targets • How to become a better climber • How to keep your cycling shoes fresh • What trainer is best for mountain biking? • What testing can help you understand your genetic limitations? • What power-to-weight ratio can you achieve? Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 076 - TrainerRoad Podcast
9 januari 2017 · 55 min
• 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 avoid illness • Why does your smart tainer seize up? • Should you train before an FTP test or just get right into it? • Do spin classes make you a faster cyclist? • How to balance weight training with cycling • Do mountain bikers and cyclocross riders need a strong upper body? • What is the best training approach to improve your power to weight ratio? • Should cyclists practice “bulking”? • Should you use ERG mode during short, intense efforts? • How hard should your sprint intervals be? Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 075 - TrainerRoad Podcast
29 december 2016 · 1 uur 4 min
• 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 cyclists? • When to apply chamois cream • How big of an effect can your bike fit have on your power output? • What should you do if you have a left / right imbalance? • Do antibiotics affect FTP? • Is it better to be consistent or go all out during VO2 intervals? • How to plan a season with two peaks • What is the difference between weaknesses and limiters? • How to adjust your training for single speed racing • Why are over-unders so hard? Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 074 - TrainerRoad Podcast
22 december 2016 · 1 uur 10 min
• 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 deal with sweat in your eyes • What is the best sunscreen to use on the bike? • How to tell if you are just tired or experiencing chronic fatigue syndrome • What is the difference between over training and Over Training Syndrome • Do massages make you slower? • What type of massage is best for cyclists? • How to train for RAGBRAI • What type of training should you do for a big, non-competitive event? • Should you use a wheel block? • How to level your bike on the trainer • How to control your fan while on the trainer • How to adjust your training plan if you are sick • What is the best way to prepare for a hot race? • Does heat training make you faster? • Can you build power and lose weight at the same time? • What to record in a training diary Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 073 - TrainerRoad Podcast
16 december 2016 · 1 uur 16 min
• 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 'spinups'? • How high of a cadence should you be riding at? • What to do if your bike can't be used with a normal trainer • What is maltodextrin? • Does sugar intake halt fat adaptation? • Chad, Nate and Jonathan's most dreaded workouts • The effects of mental fortitude and optimism on performance • Should you have an offseason FTP and weight goal? • How to trend your fitness during the offseason • How to adjust your training plan for vacation or travel • What exactly is "high intensity"? • Should you wear knee warmers inside? • Are knee warmers better than leg warmers? • Why don't the pros use leg warmers? • Is Nate's nasal surgery helping him recover? Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 072 - TrainerRoad Podcast
14 december 2016 · 1 uur 10 min
• 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 fitness? • Why do you smell like ammonia after a hard workout? • How to add extra training stress to your training plan • Is it necessary to do a spindown with PowerMatch? • VirtualPower explained • How to get accurate data with VirtualPower • How to know if your FTP is too low • How to overcome a plateau in fitness • What to do during a recovery interval • What upgrades make you fastest? Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 071 - TrainerRoad Podcast
4 december 2016 · 57 min
• 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 out what gearing you need • Does baking soda make you faster? • How Xterra training differs from typical triathlon training • How to train for Lotoja • How to taper for an event • How to maintain cycling fitness while training for a marathon • How to clean your drivetrain • Does giving blood hurt performance? • Do you need a fan when training in a cold environment? Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 070 - TrainerRoad Podcast
30 november 2016 · 1 uur 9 min
• 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 nullify the effects of a fasted ride? • Is a z2 ride ruined by intervals? • How to get extra out of your intervals • Whose voice is behind the workout text? • Does splitting a long ride into two separate rides change its effect? • Is it better to train in your aero position or upright? • How to know if you are training too much • How to transition from race season to base season • Is it normal to feel like you are slower when starting training after time off? • Is it better to prolong the base phase if you want to lose weight? Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 069 - TrainerRoad Podcast
24 november 2016 · 1 uur 2 min
• 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, power or heart rate? • If you have to skip a workout, how do you choose which workout to skip? • Is it bad to train more than prescribed? • How to not get dropped • How to improve your climbing • Why do different apps give me different power readings? • How does TrainerRoad calculate Normalized Power (NP)? • How to do single leg drills without clipless pedals • Should you skip pedaling drills? • Are rollers bad for your training? • Which type of workouts should you do on rollers? • Bike setup changes that warrant a new FTP test • Fasted training explained • Should you eat sugar on every ride? • How to lose weight during base training Lees meer
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 068 - TrainerRoad Podcast
16 november 2016 · 1 uur 7 min
• 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 racing • Which is tougher: east coast or west coast? • How to train for XC • How to plan your training for cyclocross • Sweet Spot or Traditional Base? • High intensity or low intensity for base training? • Is it bad to ride hard on the weekends during base training? • How to integrate weight training with your cycling • Are there any benefits to alcohol for performance? • What is polarized training? • How to avoid burnout • Bulletproof Coffee Recipe • What does ‘grass fed’ actually mean? • Nate’s steel cut oats recipe • How to make oatmeal in a rice cooker. • What type of oatmeal is best for performance? • Should athletes use margarine? • Is it possible to get different FTP test results using different formats? • Which testing format is best for time trialists? • The difference between FTP and stamina • Can you hold your FTP for 60 minutes • How mental fortitude affects your performance • How Bad Do You Want It - https://www.amazon.com/How-Bad-You-Want-Psychology/dp/1937715418 • How to adjust to avoid jet lag for athletes • How to avoid the downsides of flying for athletes • Why North American mountain bikers aren’t as fast as Europeans • Should you skip your workout when you’re sick? • How to know if you should skip a workout or adjust the intensity • How to minimize the effects of a sickness • How to train for a hilly IRONMAN course • How to pace an IRONMAN • Is it normal to see your heart rate increase every interval? • What does an increased heart rate mean? • How to prepare for a stage race • What is the best way to train for ultra endurance racing? • How to train for the Hoodoo 500 • How much fitness will you lose in four weeks of no training? • How to come back after an injury Lees meer