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  1. VO2max vs. FTP, Pro Race Strategies, and More - Ask a Cycling Coach 406

    9 maart 2023 · 1 uur 57 min

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    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

    (0:30) Hannah’s learnings from first races of the year
    (31:37) Is living at high altitude actually advantageous?
    (1:00:53) Why does VO2max not increase with FTP?
    (1:18:50) Does sag climbing actually not work?

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  2. Best 60-Minute Workouts, Raising Max Heart Rate, and More - Ask a Cycling Coach 405

    2 maart 2023 · 1 uur 33 min

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    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

    (0:00) Hot Takes followup–which is more dense: hot or cold air?

    (2:39) Does new muscle need to be endurance trained?

    (21:43) What are the costs of doing only hour-long workouts?

    (40:24) Do anti-depressants and anti-anxiety meds adversely affect training?

    (55:55) Best training plan for athletes returning to training after a long break

    (1:09:56) Can you increase your max heart rate?

    (1:22:03) What advice have the hosts never shared on the podcast before?

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    ABOUT THE ASK A CYCLING COACH PODCAST

    Ask a Cycling Coach podcast is a cycling and triathlon training podcast. Each week USAC/USAT Level I certified coach Chad Timmerman, pro athletes, and other special guests answer your cycling and triathlon questions.

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  3. Intermittent Fasting, Gaining Weight, Race Nutrition, and More - Ask a Cycling Coach 404

    23 februari 2023 · 1 uur 48 min

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    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

    (0:19) Gaining weight while trying to fuel workouts

    (37:51) How to train while intermittent fasting

    (59:46) Race week nutrition

    (1:21:20) Is table sugar the best carb mix?

    (1:31:29) Are high-resistant starches ideal training fuel?

    (1:36:46) Signs your race nutrition isn’t working for you

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  4. HOT TAKES: Racing Strategy, Crit Preparation, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 403

    16 februari 2023 · 1 uur 55 min

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    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

    (0:20) I'm not unfit in the winter, the air is just heavier.

    (04:34) Negative racing is just as sound of a strategy as attacking all the time.

    (11:43) Long indoor Z2 is like therapy.

    (17:46) Is the move by Ironman to ‘split the IMWC’ a money grab, or is it a legitimate good move for the athletes?

    (29:00) Technical trails should not be ‘made safe’ even if they are dangerous.

    (34:06) After watching Call of a Lifetime, gravel racers need to care less about tradition and maintaining a pleasant emotional balance and more about winning.

    (40:32) The whole “scrape mud” thing with your pedal stroke is unnecessary. Pedal how you pedal.

    (42:28) Your bike fit shouldn't look like the pros.

    (48:53) It's ok for your saddle to not be aligned center if it's for an imbalance.

    (51:13) Gravel is not more inclusive because of the barriers to entry.

    (57:56) Elevation training on the weekends improves aerobic capacity.

    (1:00:26) Why do I get DOMS from endurance workouts, but not threshold and VO2?

    (1:02:23) 100 push ups a day is sufficient strength training for cyclists.

    (1:03:39) Fueling with carbs for an early morning 1hr workout is overrated.

    (1:10:14) Synthetic foods are better than natural foods for riding/racing (ie gels)

    (1:14:55) America will be THE dominant cycling nation in 10 years.

    (1:18:20) Athletes with executive function difficulties (adhd) need more sugar and caffeine during workouts because the dopamine hit helps them stay engaged during workouts.

    (1:24:21) Aero road frames make no difference in real world group riding

    (1:24:35) We are paying too much for chamois cream.

    (1:27:25) Naps should get more hype than ice baths for recovery.

    (1:33:41) Bikes are too heavy now

    (1:39:39) Training your 10min power is more important than training y…

  5. Burn More Calories, Threshold Workouts, Crosswinds, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 402

    9 februari 2023 · 1 uur 46 min

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    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

    (0:28) How to use TrainerRoad to burn more calories

    (21:43) Do tall riders suffer more at altitude?

    (45:01) What causes Adaptive Training to change my workouts?

    (52:36) Nutrition for short races

    (01:05:24) What are the goals of different types of threshold workouts?

    (01:20:03) Why are crosswinds such a big deal in racing?

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  6. Running for Cyclists, TrainerRoad Secret Tips, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 401

    2 februari 2023 · 1 uur 36 min

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    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

    (2:51) TrainerRoad Run Announcement!

    (27:08) How to succeed on TrainerRoad

    (43:24) How to train to corner

    (1:03:57) What Coach Jonathan has learned from triathlon training

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    ABOUT THE ASK A CYCLING COACH PODCAST

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  7. Recovery Beers, Gravel Racing, and Hot Takes – Ask a Cycling Coach 400

    26 januari 2023 · 1 uur 16 min

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    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

    (0:23) HOT TAKES: Beer is good for recovery

    (10:54) Liquid calories are better than solid food when riding

    (13:13) XCO is just a time trial for 90+% of people racing it

    (17:25) Off season is boring!

    (22:38) Riding for fun and racing your friends still makes you faster

    (29:35) Handlebar bags on $10k aero bikes is LOL

    (33:09) Recovery rides hinder recovery

    (36:43) It's okay to change your plan volume mid-season

    (51:21) How to pick good lines in a high pressure situation

    (1:00:23) Aid Station strategies from the pros

    (1:08:50) How to pick events that prepare you for your goal event

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  8. Secret Pro Tips to Getting Faster – Ask a Cycling Coach 399

    19 januari 2023 · 1 uur 21 min

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    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

    (0:00) Meet pro XC MTB racer, Savilia Blunk!

    (0:42) How to manage emotions in a race

    (7:04) MTB pacing strategies from the pros

    (11:55) What Savilia does to become such a good bike handler

    (17:08) How to use your autonomic nervous system to get more from your workouts

    (49:34) How XC MTB pros manage racing short track and XCO with such little time between

    (01:07:00) The one thing coaches wish more athletes did to get faster

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  9. Is Cycling Nutrition Too Complicated? – Ask a Cycling Coach 398

    12 januari 2023 · 1 uur 13 min

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    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

    0:00 Welcome!

    1:48 Quick cramp fixes

    10:32 Energy Balance vs. Energy Availability: What is the best way to track food intake?

    22:31 Should you be ingesting mid-ride protein?

    34:35 Cyclists, carbs, insulin, and fat metabolism

    51:15 What makes the beginning of an interval so hard?

    1:02:20 How to manage your relationship with food when it gets extra complicated

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    ABOUT THE ASK A CYCLING COACH PODCAST

    Ask a Cycling Coach podcast is a cycling and triathlon training podcast. Each week USAC/USAT Level I certified coach Chad Timmerman, pro athletes, and other special guests answer your cycling and triathlon questions.

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  10. Are These Habits Ruining Your Training? – Ask a Cycling Coach 397

    5 januari 2023 · 1 uur 5 min

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    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

    (0:16) Should cyclists avoid creatine?
    (20:59) Why are aerodynamic dimples not used in cycling equipment?
    (30:54) Is doing your intervals in the middle of longer aerobic rides a good idea?
    (40:24) Do some athletes have a naturally higher core temp, and does that change the way they should manage heat?
    (51:26) How much time pedaling while standing is too much time?
    (58:17) Do short breaks between intervals ruin a workout?

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  11. 4 Common Mistakes All Cyclists Make – Ask a Cycling Coach 396

    29 december 2022 · 7 min

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    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

    - How to set bulletproof goals

    - Four common mistakes cyclists make

    - Do less

    - Keep it simple

    - Fuel the work

    - Recover like you train

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    Ask a Cycling Coach podcast is a cycling and triathlon training podcast. Each week USAC/USAT Level I certified coach Chad Timmerman, pro athletes, and other special guests answer your cycling and triathlon questions.

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  12. Do Ice Baths Kill Gains? Hot Takes with Ivy! – Ask a Cycling Coach 395

    22 december 2022 · 1 uur 28 min

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    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

    - Hot Takes!

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    ABOUT THE ASK A CYCLING COACH PODCAST

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  13. Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Training Plan, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 394

    15 december 2022 · 1 uur 34 min

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    (0:00) Ivy got 2nd at Singlespeed National Championships!
    (11:19) How to pick the right training plan
    (1:08:44) How to find your limiters
    (1:09:33) Are you making a mistake by focusing on marginal gains?
    (1:18:53) How hard should VO2max workouts really be?
    (1:23:06) Should amateurs quit using CX bikes?

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  14. Do Massage Guns Work, Fainting, Peaking, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 393

    8 december 2022 · 1 uur 33 min

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    (23:23) Are cyclists at high risk for fainting?

    (47:24) Why is it so hard to maintain fitness after a peak?

    (01:01:20) How to do altitude training right

    (01:13:19) How often should you get a bike fit?

    (01:26:20) Are dates a good energy gel substitute?

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  15. AI FTP Detection, Altitude Training, CHO Periodization and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 392

    1 december 2022 · 50 min

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    (0:00) 🎉 AI FTP Detection is now available!
    Are fast twitch athletes at a greater risk for over training?
    (3:28) How does muscle fiber type influence recovery
    (21:31) Is carbohydrate periodisation a good way to increase adaptations?
    (33:46) Which is more detrimental: carbohydrate restriction or calorie restriction?
    (39:50) Are we wrong about Altitude Training?
    Why do some athletes experience poor performance after returning from altitude?

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  16. Hot Takes! Weight, CdA, FKTs and More - Ask a Cycling Coach 391

    24 november 2022 · 1 uur 23 min

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    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

    - FKTs without a film crew are just KOMs

    - Hannah’s Whole Enchilada FKT

    - Stop spending money on your bike and just train more

    - There’s nothing wrong with attacking in the feed zone

    - If you stop at a gas station during an endurance ride, do you destroy all the benefits?

    - Socks go under your leg warmers

    - Fatter can be faster

    - Training on the rollers is more effective than a static trainer

    - Everyone would be a better athlete if they went to therapy

    - We need a better metric for measuring fitness than w/kg or FTP

    - There’s nothing wrong with wearing your bibs 6-8 times before washing them. Fine for me.

    - Gravel tires with big lugs make no sense unless you’re riding very muddy roads

    - Commuting in jeans to work on my ebike does not make me less of a person

    - 1 hour in the weight room is worth more than 2 hours in base/Z1/Z2 riding.

    - VO2 max workouts are better without a power meter.

    - Aero bars don’t belong on bikes with knobby tires

    - A good result in a crit is 90% luck.

    - Body weight exercises are an acceptable substitution for traditional weight training.

    - Watts per CdA is more important for most riders than w/kg

    - Oversized pulley wheels are a waste of money

    - Pidcock podiums the /23 TdF

    - MTBrs are sad they aren’t the cool kids anymore. That’s why they low key hate on gravel

    - Black mold in your bottle is where all the flavor is at

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  17. Does Bonking Make You Faster, Making VO2max Easy, and More - Ask a Cycling Coach 390

    17 november 2022 · 1 uur 27 min

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    (19:56) How VO2max work becomes easy
    (36:32) Should you fuel your strength workouts?
    (51:57) Trivia!
    (58:25) How to not lose fitness in the off-season
    (1:07:05) Why gels make people sick / training on a budget
    (1:19:12) Live Questions

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  18. Regaining Fitness Quickly, Base Training Options, Trivia and More - Ask a Cycling Coach 389

    10 november 2022 · 1 uur 32 min

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    (0:25) Are you breathing wrong?

    (20:27) How to regain fitness quickly

    (43:52) Tips to lower your core body temperature

    (54:20) Trivia!

    (1:01:14) Are you tapering wrong?

    (1:11:27) Training for a series vs. a single race

    (1:18:32) How to pick the right type of Base Training

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  19. Do Antibiotics Make You Slower, Hannah’s Leadville Tips and More - Ask a Cycling Coach 388

    3 november 2022 · 1 uur 43 min

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    (0:30) Do antibiotics make you slower?
    (26:22) Should endurance athletes always be carb-loading?
    (37:58) How to break 9 hours at Leadville
    (01:03:11) Should athletes avoid high step counts?
    (01:14:42) Does it matter in which order you eat different foods?
    (1:23:14) Is mid-ride protein supplementation a good idea?

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  20. Pro Pacing, Sleep Drugs, Trivia, and More - Ask a Cycling Coach 387

    27 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 49 min

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    (0:52) How to manage nutrition without food tracking

    (19:10) Ry Guy Rapid Fire!

    (27:24) What is the best cross-training sport for cyclists?

    (32:42) What cycling discipline requires the least amount of training time to be competitive?

    (40:12) How to optimize your sleep without drugs

    (50:08) Cycling Trivia!!!

    (01:09:31) Can muscular people still be good cyclists?

    (01:22:42) Are you pacing your efforts wrong?

    (01:31:54) Training for a 10hr race on limited time

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  21. Hot Takes! Intermittent Fasting, 30-Min Workouts, and More - Ask a Cycling Coach 386

    20 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 29 min

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    - Is freshness more important than fitness?
    - Should TT bikes be allowed in amateur road racing?
    - Is Jonathan a better person now that he loves triathlon?
    - Is CX more technical than XC?
    - Has high-carb intake revolutionized pro racing?
    - Is intermittent fasting actually disordered eating?
    - When it might be a good idea not to pre-ride a course
    - Are gravel bikes worth the hype, or just a marketing scam?
    - When 30-minute workouts might be the best training approach
    - Does big-gear work replace strength training?
    - Did Filippo Ganna set an unmatchable hour record?
    - How to responsibly understand scientific research
    - Is structured training overrated?
    - Do you need an off season if you never do intensity?
    - Are we warming up too much?
    - Are e-bikes bad?
    - Who is the fastest swimmer: Nate, Chad, Ivy, Keegan, or Jonathan?

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  22. World Champs Learnings, Fitness Ruining Rides, Racing vs. Training and More - Ask a Cycling Coach 385

    13 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 49 min

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    (10:13) What Alex and Keegan learned from racing World Championship events

    (30:25) Red Bull Bay Climb

    (34:38) How pros analyze their races

    (49:25) How to start on loose surfaces

    (01:06:24) How to identify the rides that ruin training progress

    (01:25:10) Why does race performance not match training?

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  23. Using TR to Qualify for The IRONMAN World Championship - Ask a Cycling Coach 384

    6 oktober 2022 · 26 min

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  24. Science of Getting Faster Podcast Takeaways - Ask a Cycling Coach 383

    3 oktober 2022 · 33 min

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  25. Cyclocross Pro Tips, Carbs and Heat, Punchy Fitness, and More - Ask a Cycling Coach 382

    22 september 2022 · 1 uur 11 min

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    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 conditions and much more in Episode 382 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast Lees meer

    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

    (5:52) What happens when you get sick right before your goal event

    (6:43) Ivy’s race schedule

    (18:00) What head units are most commonly used in cyclocross?

    (21:08) Ivy’s go-to bike skill drills

    (28:49) How to transform steady state fitness into punchy fitness

    (37:22) How is TSS calculated mid-workout

    (40:38) Why fueling with carbs in the heat is so hard

    (48:49) The most commonly overlooked steps of stage race nutrition

    (01:03:39) Should amateurs eat less carbs than pros?

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  26. What Pros Do Better Than Amateurs, Off-Season Training, and More - Ask a Cycling Coach 381

    16 september 2022 · 1 uur 25 min

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    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 selected to represent the USA at Road World Championships!! Lees meer

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    (01:49) Keegan was selected to represent Team USA at Road World Championships! How will he do?
    (43:23) How to plan an off-season
    (01:00:18) What faster riders do differently
    (01:18:24) Off-season cross-training for cyclists

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  27. Pro Racing Data, Time-Crunched Training, Pre-Race Efforts, and More - Ask a Cycling Coach 380

    8 september 2022 · 1 uur 26 min

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    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 also cover time-crunched training, whether hard pre-race efforts make you race slower, and the hosts racing plans for 2023! Lees meer

    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

    (0:31) Welcome back, Jonathan!

    (24:10) Should Keegan Swenson be in the World Tour?

    (32:04) Jonathan's Fill-In Host Review

    (43:56) 2023 race plans for the hosts

    (51:13) Should you avoid hard efforts days before a race?

    (56:31) When to know if you should rest or train with limited time

    (1:11:15) How to train amidst challenging life circumstances

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  28. World Tour Racing with Movistar’s Matteo Jorgenson - Ask a Cycling Coach 379

    1 september 2022 · 1 uur 37 min

    Afspelen
    Team Movistar’s Matteo Jorgenson joins Coach Jonathan Lee, Coach Chad Timmerman, and Santa Cruz Bicycles’ Keegan Swenson for a wide-ranging chat about pro racing, Tour de France breakaways, grand tour peaking and fueling, and the pro peloton’s opinion on gravel racing. The crew also answers listener questions about race day nerves and cramping, this week on Episode 379 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! Lees meer

    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

    (0:00) Introducing Movistar’s Matteo Jorgenson

    (6:03) Is Matteo Interested in Gravel Racing?

    (10:28) What is Matteo’s Rider Type?

    (22:07) Why is Racing in Europe Different?

    (35:00) How to Get Into Breakaways

    (45:58) How Matteo Timed His Peaks

    (01:04:25) How to Fuel a Grand Tour

    (01:18:12) Do Pros Cramp like Amatures?

    (01:24:28) Performing in Training vs. During a Race

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  29. XTERRA Lake Tahoe, More Hot Takes, and the Return of Pete Morris - Ask a Cycling Coach 378

    25 augustus 2022 · 1 uur 19 min

    Afspelen
    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 XTERRA race. We also dive into another round of spicy hot takes on American criteriums, intermittent fasting, gravel race feed zone attacks, repeatability vs FTP, and more! Lees meer

    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

    (8:16) Jonathan’s XTERRA Lake Tahoe Experience

    (41:05) Hot Takes with Ivy, Pete, Chad and Nate

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  30. Leadville Trail 100 Winners Hannah Otto and Keegan Swenson - Ask a Cycling Coach 377

    18 augustus 2022 · 1 uur 35 min

    Afspelen
    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 and 2022 Leadville Trail 100 and SBT GRVL winner Keegan Swenson. We learn about everything that went into their incredible wins—from training, equipment, and race day preparation, to tactics, pack dynamics, and more! Lees meer

    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

    (01:12) Keegan's Leadville Win
    (36:38) Hannah Leadville Win
    (01:19:09) Keegan SBT Gravel

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  31. Hot Takes: Recovery Hacks, Group Rides, Calorie Counting, and More - Ask a Cycling Coach 376

    11 augustus 2022 · 1 uur 43 min

    Afspelen
    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 cover the best and worst recovery hacks, discuss if group rides are even worth it, if gravel is just worse than cyclocross and should cyclists shave their legs. Tune in to Episode 376 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast for discussions on these topics and much more! Lees meer

    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

    - How to Find the Motivation to Train

    - How to Tell the Difference Between DOMS and Fatigue

    - Maximizing Training When You’re Time-Crunched

    - Best and Worst Recovery Hacks

    - Are There Disadvantages to ‘Over-Hydrating’?

    - Solo vs. Group Rides: Which is Better?

    - Reasons You’re Not Getting Faster

    - Is Gravel Just Worse than Cyclocross?

    - Pros and Cons of Training Rides with Pros

    - Is Carbon Fiber Overrated?

    - How to Deal with Non-Cycling Daily Stress

    - What Causes You to Lose Power

    - How to Fix a Broken Heart

    - Should Cyclists Shave Their Legs?

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  32. Coffee & Dehydration, Poor Sleep Quality, Getting Dropped, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 375

    4 augustus 2022 · 1 uur 37 min

    Afspelen
    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 their hydration differently, whether recovery days hurt sleep quality, and why you are getting dropped even when you’re fit. Tune in to Episode 375 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast for discussions on these topics and much more! Lees meer

    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

    (4:28) Coach Chad's TdF 2022 Observations
    (13:20) Should coffee drinkers hydrate differently
    (26:15) Why are you getting dropped
    (38:15) Do recovery days hurt sleep quality?
    (52:40) When you do and don’t need to fuel workouts
    (1:14:30) How to return to training when motivation is low

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  33. A Special Message From Coach Jonathan – Ask a Cycling Coach 374

    28 juli 2022 · 1 min

    Afspelen
    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 submitting your questions at www.TrainerRoad.com/podcast, and we'll see you next week with Coach Chad as our host! Lees meer

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  34. Training in the Heat, Fat Burning, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 373

    21 juli 2022 · 1 uur 55 min

    Afspelen
    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 this as well as a discussion on fat burning for endurance athletes, the aerodynamic implications of out-of-the-saddle pedaling, and much more in Episode 373 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! Lees meer

    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

    (15:57) Why does standing require more power?

    (41:19) Should ultra-endurance athletes eat less carbs?

    (01:02:12) Should every training session make you faster?

    (01:31:04) Does working outside in hot conditions cause heat adaptation?

    How to lower RPE in the heat

    (01:50:01) Does training in the heat cause swelling?

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  35. How to Do a 4hr Century, Training Zones, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 372

    14 juli 2022 · 1 uur 48 min

    Afspelen
    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 top of a zone really makes a difference, and much more in Episode 372 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! Lees meer

    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

    (01:39) Alex’s learnings from Crusher in The Tushar

    (17:21) Does training at the top or bottom of a zone make a difference?

    (25:55) Singlespeed training, and how it can help geared athletes

    (36:43) How to ride the fastest 100mi possible

    (01:03:40) A pro’s perspective on standing vs. seated climbing

    (01:24:56) What factors you should consider when deciding to use an aero helmet

    (01:45:06) Live Questions

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  36. Pro Racing, Counterattacks, Weight and TTs, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 371

    7 juli 2022 · 1 uur 30 min

    Afspelen
    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 mattering for time trialists. We’ll cover all of this and more in Episode 371 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! Lees meer

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    (7:24) What would you change about pro racing?

    (35:04) What does your power meter calibration number mean?

    (43:03) How to prepare for and respond to counterattacks

    (58:08) Which training metrics are non-zero averages?

    (1:11:34) When weight does and does not matter in cycling

    (1:20:56) Managing a post-race disappointment

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  37. Sprinting, Excessive Sugar, Active Recovery, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 370

    30 juni 2022 · 2 uur 19 min

    Afspelen
    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 discussion on this, when should you launch your sprint, what happens when you take in too much sugar on the bike, the scientific research on whether it’s better to spin lightly or stop pedaling between intervals, and more in Episode 370 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! Lees meer

    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

    (23:16) Does spinning between intervals really help?

    (38:37) Best and worst upgrade ROIs for cyclists

    (01:16:55) What happens when you take in too much sugar on the bike?

    (01:46:56) Is it bad to be the first to sprint?

    (01:58:46) An easy way to raise your sprint power

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  38. Carbs & Fat, Interval Recovery, Technical Skills, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 369

    23 juni 2022 · 1 uur 37 min

    Afspelen
    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 substrate utilization at different intensities, what research says about the effectiveness of spinning between intervals, her tips for muddy riding conditions, and much more in Episode 369 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! Lees meer

    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

    (7:08) Substrate utilization at different intensities

    (46:46) Hannah Otto’s feed zone tips

    (1:24:32) Hannah’s tips for riding in muddy conditions

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  39. Cryotherapy, Dehydration, Low Heart Rate, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 368

    16 juni 2022 · 1 uur 34 min

    Afspelen
    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 scientifically-backed hydration strategies, what low heart rate means during races, and more. Lees meer

    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

    (0:49) Keegan’s Unbound Experience

    (04:12) Does cryotherapy make you faster?

    (31:51) Why do I have low heart rate during intense races?

    (42:34) How to return to training after time off

    (52:10) How Keegan fueled at Unbound Gravel

    (01:08:23) Scientific hydration recommendations

    (01:20:09) Is there benefit to perfectly steady intervals?

    (01:28:16) An alternative progressive training strategy?

    (01:30:57) Live Questions

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  40. What Pros Learned at Unbound Gravel – Ask a Cycling Coach 367

    9 juni 2022 · 35 min

    Afspelen
    Join us as we analyze Keegan Swenson’s and Alex Wild’s race performances at Unbound Gravel 2022. Lees meer

    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

    (1:04) Keegan’s race review

    (19:00) Alex’s race review

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  41. Race Winning Plans, Recovery Weeks, Endurance vs. Race Bikes and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 366

    2 juni 2022 · 1 uur 28 min

    Afspelen
    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, whether endurance bikes are actually slower than race bikes, and much more. Lees meer

    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

    (0:33) What Hannah has learned from her Spring 2022 race season

    (31:24) Amber and Hannah’s tips for racing to win

    (39:47) Unbound Gravel

    (52:30) How to get the most from recovery weeks
    (01:02:13) Practical tips on adjusting your training when “life happens”
    (01:16:30) Are endurance bikes slower than race bikes?

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    …

  42. Rest Intervals, Minimalist Training, Race Plans and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 365

    26 mei 2022 · 1 uur 54 min

    Afspelen
    Amber, Coach Chad, and Coach Jonathan cover how shortening or increasing the intensity of rest between intervals affects adaptations, what the least amount of training is that you can do to get faster or maintain fitness, Ambers tips for how to build a race plan, and more importantly, how to stick to it or adapt mid-race, and much more. Join us for Episode 365 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! Lees meer

    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

    (03:01) How long do rest intervals need to be?

    (29:23) How to build and follow a race plan?

    (01:19:04) Is there a minimum to how much you need to train?

    (01:36:05) How race strategy changes for stage racing

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  43. W/kg Myths, Specialty Training, Ultra-Endurance, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 364

    19 mei 2022 · 2 uur 10 min

    Afspelen
    Power-to-weight ratios are a helpful indicator of performance potential, but they can wreak havoc on athlete’s expectations and mental state. Join us for a deep dive into why W/kg may not perfectly represent your potential, as well as discussions on the point of Specialty Phase training and how to use it, how to pace hilly ultra-endurance events and more! Lees meer

    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

    (1:22) Maintaining traction on steep and loose climbs

    (33:01) The best cycling kit options to own

    (51:26) Why the Specialty Phase of training is important and how to use it

    (1:07:14) How to know when you shouldn’t do a workout outside / tips to hit your power targets outside

    (1:19:48) What w/kg do you need to be competitive

    (1:58:51) Pacing Ultra-Endurance events with lots of climbing

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  44. Parasympathetic Recovery, Attacking, Epsom Salt Baths, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 363

    12 mei 2022 · 1 uur 38 min

    Afspelen
    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 build fitness that withstands and doles out attacks, if Epsom salt baths are beneficial for cyclists, and much more in Episode 363 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! Lees meer

    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

    (01:25) Do epsom salt baths help recovery?

    (17:50) How to withstand attacks

    (40:18) How to quickly reach a parasympathetic state

    (01:09:43) How posture affects breathing

    (01:21:57) Training’s effect on urinary urgency

    (01:26:45) Live Questions

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  45. Why Consistency Matters, Breakaway Tips, Tight Hips, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 362

    5 mei 2022 · 1 uur 37 min

    Afspelen
    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 away from a strong field, why cyclists have tight hips and what to do about it and much more. Tune in now for Episode 362 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! Lees meer

    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

    (02:23) What is training consistency and why is it so important?

    (23:13) How to break away in strong fields

    (50:19) Why power is key for calorie measurement

    (59:25) Mood and training periodization

    (01:05:25) Why training harder isn’t always the answer

    (01:16:09) Why cyclists have tight hips and what they can do to fix it

    (01:23:21) How to maintain fitness through the summer

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  46. Maintaining Fitness, Rest Days, Feed Zones, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 361

    28 april 2022 · 1 uur 28 min

    Afspelen
    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, Amber, Nate, and Jonathan for these discussions and much more! Lees meer

    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

    (04:07) What’s the best type of training to maintain fitness?

    (27:05) How to match your nutrition plan to your event

    (50:19) Do you need complete rest days?

    (01:11:37) Are you shifting too often or not enough?

    (01:20:17) The benefits of wheel-on trainers

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  47. High Heart Rate, Elevation and Tapering, AWC and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 360

    21 april 2022 · 1 uur 42 min

    Afspelen
    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, anaerobic work capacity and much more in Episode 360 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! Lees meer

    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

    (6:44) What causes high heart rate during training?

    (24:29) Why tubeless tires are not fixing flats in road races and the hosts’ thoughts on Paris Roubaix

    (48:46) The effects of altitude on tapering

    (59:11) What is Anaerobic Work Capacity?

    (01:24:55) How to motivate a group to work together

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  48. Shaving and Thermoregulation, Heat Training, Openers and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 359

    14 april 2022 · 1 uur 6 min

    Afspelen
    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 preferences, and much more in Episode 359 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! Lees meer

    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

    (01:52) How does body hair affect evaporative cooling?

    (11:49) How to find the minimum effective dose with heat training?

    (26:54) Should openers vary depending on discipline or the athlete?

    (43:34) How to reduce bodily fatigue from long rides

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  49. Blood Flow Restriction, Cold Weather Cramping and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 358

    7 april 2022 · 2 uur

    Afspelen
    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, and much more in Episode 358 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! Lees meer

    TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

    (03:37) Does blood flow restriction (BFR) training make you faster?

    (57:15) Intermission: Host Challenges/Events Discussion

    01:06:04 How to appropriately mix carbs, electrolytes, and caffeine supplementation during a long ride

    (01:15:16) Do base layers help cooling in hot conditions?

    (01:29:40) What is proper pedaling technique and how do you improve it?

    (01:43:11) Does HR elevation prior to training make it less effective?

    (01:47:30) Mobility exercises to hold the aero position

    (01:54:58) Does cold weather cause cramping?

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  50. Easy Nutrition Tips, Multi-Day Pacing, Race Anxiety and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 357

    31 maart 2022 · 2 uur 1 min

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    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 event pacing, race anxiety, and new possible podcast host events and challenges! Lees meer

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    (5:30) Dropper posts and other innovations in bike racing

    (21:20) How to manage pre-race anxiety

    (47:55) How to pace yourself during multi-day rides and stage races

    (01:12:15) Nate’s Intermission

    (01:25:51) What challenges/races should the podcast hosts do next?

    (01:43:10) Practical nutrition tips that deliver big improvements

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    TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 13,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.

    Adaptive Training from TrainerRoad uses machine learning and science-based coaching principles to continually assess your performance and intelligently adjust your training plan. It trains you as an individual and makes you a faster cyclist.

    Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3BasfTM

    Learn more about Adaptive Training: https://trainerroad.cc/3rF5Cnp

    ABOUT THE ASK A CYCLING COACH PODCAST

    Ask a Cycling Coach podcast is a cycling and triathlon training podcast. Each week USAC/USAT Level I certified coach Chad Timmerman, pro athletes, and other special guests answer your cycling and triathlon questions.

    Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/34MIniq

    MORE PODCASTS FROM TRAINERROAD

    Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/34MGKkO

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