Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad
629 episodes - English - Latest episode: 29 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2.9K ratingsThe only podcast dedicated to making you a faster cyclist. TrainerRoad's Ask a Cycling Coach podcast gives you the chance to get answers to your cycling and triathlon training questions with USAC/USAT certified coaches, pro athletes, and other special guests.
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Training Repeatability, Nutrition, and Equipment with Pete Morris – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 467
March 28, 2024 15:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBTry Red Light Green Light risk-free! 👉 www.TrainerRoad.com // SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google // TOPICS COVERED (00:00) Welcome! (01:41) Pete Morris’s boutique bike shop (02:44) How to avoid mechanicals (07:33) Why upgrading your wheels and tires in 2024 is more impactful than ever (17:00) How to ride gravel if you are a punchy athlete (30:23) The science beh...
Red Light Green Light is Live! + Training Fatigue Discussion with Alex Wild – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 466
March 21, 2024 15:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBTry Red Light Green Light risk-free! 👉 www.TrainerRoad.com // SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google // TOPICS COVERED (00:00) Welcome! (00:59) What’s new with Red Light Green Light? (08:28) What supplements does Alex Wild take? (14:28) How Red Light Green Light makes you a faster cyclist (29:33) TrainerRoad employees win Cape Town Cycle Tour! // RESOURCES MENTIONED...
Runners High, Racing FOMO, Power-to-Weight Ratio, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 465
March 14, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour - 93.4 MB// SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google // TOPICS COVERED (0:00:00) Welcome! (00:28) New updates for Red Light Green Light! (09:40) Pre-race meals: Is cereal actually bad?? (25:56) Signs you aren’t eating enough (43:29) Do we not get an endorphin rush when we ride?? (01:01:26) The one workout you shouldn’t do on trail (01:10:50) Why you’re slow and don’t realize i...
Tour de France at 58 Years Old, Pro Cycling Nutrition, Pyramidal Training – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 464
March 07, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MB// SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google // TOPICS COVERED (0:00:00) Welcome! (0:01:13) Increased Training Load and overreaching (0:17:41) 16wk Pyramidal Training with average cyclists (0:42:18) Giro’s CRAZY new TT helmet (0:47:23) Pro Cyclist Energy Availability during Spring Classics (1:05:16) TdF Route data from a 58yo cyclist // RESOURCES MENTIONED - Why You A...
How to Lose Weight and Keep it Off with Dr. Kyle Pfaffenbach – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 463
February 29, 2024 16:00 - 2 hours - 143 MB// SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google // TOPICS COVERED (0:00:00) Caloric Needs and Body Composition Management (0:00:33) Viewer Question on how to lose weight and keep it off (0:03:37) The Energy Availability approach explained (0:23:32) Kyle’s take on diets (0:32:00) The Menstrual Cycle and gender roles in dieting (0:38:27) The challenges of nutrition studies ...
Overtraining vs. Overreaching, Fatigue, Collagen, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 462
February 22, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 86.7 MB// SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google // TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (2:53) Hannah’s recovery strategies for stage races (5:28) Nutrition that helps you recover between races (18:42) Is the pro peloton behind the curve with nutrition? (23:23) What Hannah learned from racing the Mediterranean Epic (33:17) New Triathlon plans including Masters Plans! (37:15) Bi...
Pro Tips, Fatigue Management, Sweat Loss, and More with Alex Wild – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 461
February 15, 2024 16:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MB// SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google // TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (7:57) How to deal with bad start positions (13:48) Balancing a career with pro racing (19:33) What causes “bad days” on the bike? (22:33) Do pros take time-off mid-season? (29:27) How to decide when to pace yourself or not (34:05) Managing a disappointing race result (39:13) Late-season fa...
Mental Health and Performance, Gravel vs. XC, and More with Haley Smith – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 460
February 02, 2024 01:18 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MB// SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google // TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (01:34) What is Orthorexia? (04:08) What is the difference between disordered eating and an eating disorder? (06:47) How is training for gravel different from XCO (22:26) The biggest change Haley has made to her training since going to gravel (33:33) Suggestions for keeping training fun for...
Sleep Deprivation, How Pro Cyclists Train, Perfectionism, Fat vs. Carbs vs. Lactate – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 459
January 25, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 96.1 MB// SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google // TOPICS COVERED (00:00) Welcome! (02:22) Sleep deprivation’s effect on performance (31:25) Red Light Green Light Progress (43:17) How Pro Cyclists Train (01:09:03) How to manage perfectionism (01:30:53) Why are top pros burning more carbs? // RESOURCES MENTIONED - The role of perfectionism in predicting athlete burnout, t...
Late Night Workouts: Scientific Deep Dive w/Dr. Kyle Pfaffenbach – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 458
January 18, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 83.5 MB// SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google // TOPICS COVERED (00:00) Welcome! (00:05) Meet Dr. Kyle Pfaffenbach (01:09) Addressing Late-Night Training Challenges (02:53) Aligning Training with Body Clock (5:31) Melatonin supplementation’s effect on our bodies (27:14) Effects of carbs and protein on sleep and training (43:41) Recovery drink misconceptions (44:29) Mac...
The Next Big Thing in Cycling Nutrition? (Cluster Dextrin / Highly Branched Cyclic Dextrin) – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 457
January 11, 2024 16:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB// SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google // TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (00:38) What are the next innovations in pro cycling? (07:52) Is Highly Branched Cyclic Dextrin (cluster dextrin) the next big thing in cycling nutrition? (18:55) A periodization mistake that hurts your yearly progress (25:56) Running Cross-training tips. Is concrete more damaging than asphalt...
MTB Tips from World Champion Richie Rude – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 456
January 05, 2024 15:17 - 1 hour - 70.8 MB// SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google // TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (00:53) How Enduro World Champion Richie Rude does skills practice (15:13) A deep dive on technique for every tricky situation you could encounter on an MTB trail (01:00:34) How to handle nutrition for Enduro racing formats, or other rides with breaks (01:07:10) How Keegan adjusts his training...
How to Set Big Goals and Achieve Them for Cyclists – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 455
December 28, 2023 16:26 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB// SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google // TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (0:32) Link to the short 6 Minute episode on goal setting (1:13) Guidelines for setting cycling goals (2:00) Ivy’s changing focus for her racing next year (3:13) The importance of setting goals that make you excited and happy (4:32) Why it’s important to set realistically but challenging goa...
Aerodynamics, Electrolytes, Improving Standing Power – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 454
December 21, 2023 16:30 - 1 hour - 88.6 MB// SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google // TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (00:21) Most wanted Bike Christmas wish list? (33:12) How to Overcome 'Wobbly Hips' While Cycling Out of the Saddle? (42:12) Why Don’t pro CX riders use laced shoes? (43:00) Why Are Cyclists Ditching the Drops? (46:08) Are Pre-Race Gels Effective for Short Races? (47:56) Does TR sponsor Pro...
Do 30/30s Make You Slower, Rest vs. Taper Weeks, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 453
December 14, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 78.6 MB// SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google // TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (0:20) Hannah Otto’s most crazy race experience yet (15:24) How to race without pressure but still get the best out of yourself (24:41) Are 30/30s making you slower? (34:08) How to know if you should do more or less intensity (47:24) Do pro cyclists do reflex training? (56:57) The use of PE...
Worm Blood Doping, Recovery Week Mistakes, Hardest Zones – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 452
December 07, 2023 16:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MB// SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google // TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (00:15) Are pro cyclists doping using worm blood?! (04:04) How pros like Keegan view doping in cycling (12:09) Why you aren’t good at Threshold intervals (15:14) Leg soreness after VO2max workouts (21:47) Avoid these mistakes during recovery weeks (30:20) How to improve your skills without a...
High Carb: Can You Balance Performance Long-Term Health? – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 451
November 30, 2023 16:04 - 1 hour - 112 MBShare the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (08:22) Are all of the carbohydrates that cyclists consume causing long-term health issues? (23:20) How to balance performance and long-term health (42:16) Dealing with sleep apnea for athletes (47:28) What could be causing poor sleep? (50:06) Nutritional decisi...
The 80% Rule, Peaking, Numb Hands, Z2 and Entertainment in TrainerRoad – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 450
November 23, 2023 14:56 - 1 hour - 101 MBVideo Link: https://youtu.be/z2HXE1-il_Q TrainerRoad YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TrainerRoad TrainerRoad Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad TrainerRoad TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/TrainerRoad Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (02:00) Hannah’s learnings from her 2023 ...
Science-Backed Nutrition Plan for Cyclists | New video out now! – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 449
November 16, 2023 13:00 - 1 minute - 1.34 MBClick here to watch our latest video about Science-backed nutrition plans for cyclists! TrainerRoad YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TrainerRoad TrainerRoad Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad TrainerRoad TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/TrainerRoad Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google
Masters Cyclist Training Plans and TrainerRoad Product Updates! – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 448
November 09, 2023 14:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBThis episode is best watched on YouTube. Watch it now here: https://youtu.be/8hY9qeBQEiY Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (0:44) How do you compare against other cyclists? (3:36) How does age affect your power to weight ratio? (8:46) New Plan Builder Custom Duration feature (11:07) New Mas...
Should Cyclists Use Ketones and Creatine? – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 447
November 02, 2023 23:41 - 1 hour - 185 MBShare the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (01:36) Ketones explained (04:29) Recent research on ketones in endurance sport (18:44) When are ketones best used? (29:18) How to get rid of back pain on the bike (42:06) How to find the ideal race weight (53:54) Creatine & Cramps (01:01:50) TrainerRoad Hot Takes ...
How to Train Willpower For Endurance Athletes – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 446
October 26, 2023 15:45 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBShare the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (0:49) What is willpower and does it decrease after hard tasks? (4:10) Does glucose availability limit willpower? (6:33) Does belief in willpower as a limited resource limit your abilities? ...
Scientific Off-Season Recommendations for Cyclists – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 445
October 19, 2023 15:03 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBShare the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (1:00) Quick guide on what to do if you can’t put out as much power indoors (10:32) Science-backed recommendations for cyclists on how to take an off-season (42:40) Adding extra riding to your training plan: Should you do it? (55:36) Why do you taste blood in your...
Hannah’s World Cup Win Learnings, Weight Gain, Heat Training, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 444
October 12, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBShare the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (0:22) Hannah won a XC Marathon World cup! Here's what she learned (19:46) What makes your weight fluctuate in training and what to do about it (33:15) Should you avoid heat adaptation right before an event? (42:34) Is there a way to "short-cut" race experience? ...
Greens Powders, Slow Tires, Sleep Optimization, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 443
October 05, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBShare the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (0:37) Product update from Nate – Apple Sync and Apple Workouts (8:03) Should wheel-on trainers even be a consideration in 2023? (12:23) Will indoor training damage a full suspension bike? (12:59) What fan do you recommend for indoor training? (14:41) Do any of ...
Study Review: Nicotine, Bicarbonate, Deficits, Recovery Nutrition, Concussions – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 442
September 28, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutes - 67 MBShare the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (0:40) Sarah’s athletic and educational background (1:20) Why are pro cyclists using nicotine in their training?! (12:36) How we tested sodium bicarbonate products in-house (26:58) The impact of temporary caloric restriction on our metabolism (33:37) Why the amo...
Threshold Training, Antacids, Repeatability, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 441
September 21, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBShare the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (1:49) Getting to know Zach Calton (16:17) Pro tips on how to make threshold training less miserable and more productive (31:23) Can antacids make you faster? (45:36) Zach and Ryan’s favorite ways to train repeatability (55:36) How to train for a race series / a...
Recognizing Fatigue, Pros’ Favorite Workouts, Gravel Nats, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 440
September 14, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBShare the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (01:08) Gravel National Championships discussion with Tobin (13:10) Ivy’s UCI Cyclocross racing plans for this season (22:20) Tobin’s warmup for cyclocross (24:00) Ivy’s tips for pre-riding a course, and whether it’s more important than a warmup (25:41) Tobin’s ...
Are You Carb Loading Wrong, Macros, Electrolytes, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 439
September 07, 2023 12:00 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBShare the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (02:01) Are you carb loading incorrectly? (13:41) Do you need to drink electrolytes if you eat enough sodium before and after training? (26:12) What is the best macronutrient ratio for getting faster on the bike? (37:52) Should you not count calories consumed duri...
Hannah’s Leadville, Steep Climbs, Saddle Problems, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 438
August 31, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 104 MBShare the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (0:50) Hannah’s tips for steep climbs (3:30) Hannah’s analysis of her race at Leadville (5:50) Should you go with an early move, or stick to a conservative pacing plan? (8:00) What to do if you realized you missed the key move in a race (12:30) Why Hannah chose t...
Strength Training for Cyclists - Ultimate Guide – Ask a Cycling Coach 437
August 24, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 157 MBShare the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (2:21) Why you need to do strength training (9:26) Why you should do strength training in more than just the offseason (11:50) How often should you do strength training every week? (14:56) Should you do strength training on hard days or easy days? (29:20) How to...
Top 10 at Leadville with TrainerRoad - Kate McLaughlin – Ask a Cycling Coach 436
August 23, 2023 16:49 - 15 minutes - 21.2 MBShare the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google LINKS MENTIONED Kate’s Successful Athletes Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/-iLRvK71Seg OTHER LINKS Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/k3IIJqNxNMo Subscribe to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast below! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotifysogf ...
Leadville 100 with Keegan Swenson and Sofía Gomez Villafañe – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 435
August 17, 2023 12:00 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MBShare the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: (0:00) Welcome! (0:34) Sofia’s interview (22:46) Tobin’s interview (28:36) Keegan’s interview ITEMS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Sofia’s Instagram Sofia’s Strava Sofia’s Leadville file Tobin’s Instagram Keegan’s Instagram Keegan’s Leadville File...
HRV, Caffeine, Hannah Otto’s Leadville Prep, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 434
August 10, 2023 14:23 - 1 hour - 88.5 MBShare the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: (0:00) Welcome! (0:27) New AI FTP Detection and other product updates! (4:15) How Hannah is preparing to defend her Leadville title (11:53) Full deep dive into Leadville prep (38:11) Are all of us not consuming enough caffeine on race day? (1:06:41) Sh...
Dieting, Peaking, Cooling Strategies, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 433
August 03, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBhare the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: (0:00) Welcome! (0:33) Alex Larson’s take on using natural foods to fuel your rides (11:10) How to find the right gearing for a course (12:26) 2023 IRONMAN World Championships course discussion (22:57) How to ride descents blind (30:31) Have you reached...
Pro Cyclocross Strategy, Tire Choice, and More with Tobin Ortenblad – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 432
July 27, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBShare the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: (0:00) Welcome! (1:07) Race audit! Why did you cramp at the Downieville Classic [pacing, heat, elevation, nutrition strategy deep dive] (40:49) Do dropper posts belong on CX bikes? (46:30) Are tire inserts a good idea for cyclocross? (54:03) Why can’t I...
Big Moves on the Final Day! - ST6 Stage 6 – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 431
July 18, 2023 17:40 - 10 minutes - 8.6 MBShare the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: - Singletrack 6 website: https://trainerroad.cc/Singletrack6 - Stage 1: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage1 - Stage 2: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage2 - Stage 3: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage3 - Stage 4: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage4 - Stage 5: ht...
Big Gamble Paid Off! - ST6 Stage 5 – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 430
July 17, 2023 22:05 - 13 minutes - 11.3 MBShare the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: - Singletrack 6 website: https://trainerroad.cc/Singletrack6 - Stage 1: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage1 - Stage 2: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage2 - Stage 3: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage3 - Stage 4: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage4 - Stage 5: ht...
Change in Strategy! - ST6 Stage 4 – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 429
July 16, 2023 20:08 - 15 minutes - 12.2 MBShare the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: - Singletrack 6 website: https://trainerroad.cc/Singletrack6 - Stage 1: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage1 - Stage 2: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage2 - Stage 3: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage3 - Stage 4: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage4 - Stage 5: ht...
Queen Stage Redemption! - ST6 Stage 3 – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 428
July 15, 2023 20:15 - 13 minutes - 11.2 MBShare the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: - Singletrack 6 website: https://trainerroad.cc/Singletrack6 - Stage 1: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage1 - Stage 2: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage2 - Stage 3: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage3 - Stage 4: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage4 - Stage 5: ht...
Big Mistake! - ST6 Stage 2 – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 427
July 14, 2023 20:20 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBShare the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: - Singletrack 6 website: https://trainerroad.cc/Singletrack6 - Stage 1: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage1 - Stage 2: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage2 - Stage 3: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage3 - Stage 4: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage4 - Stage 5: https:/...
Top 10 for Coach Jonathan?! - ST6 Stage 1 – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 426
July 13, 2023 19:42 - 13 minutes - 10.7 MBShare the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: - Singletrack 6 website: https://trainerroad.cc/Singletrack6 - Stage 1: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage1 - Stage 2: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage2 - Stage 3: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage3 - Stage 4: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage4 - Stage ...
Singletrack 6 MTB Stage Race Preview! – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 425
July 12, 2023 14:51 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MBShare the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: (0:00) A message from Ivy (0:19) Welcome! (1:46) How are Jonathan and Ivy training for Single Track 6? (17:14) Jonathan and Ivy’s bike setup (22:32) What equipment Jonathan and Ivy are bringing (29:45) What are Jonathan and Ivy’s kits? (38:00) Race d...
Ultimate Race Nutrition Guide, Caffeine and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 424
July 06, 2023 15:23 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBShare the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: (0:00) Welcome! (2:19) Suggestions from listeners: late night training (12:14) Guide to pre-race preparation (1:05:09) Should you prioritize cold drinks over overall drink volume? (1:15:01)Why does ride nutrition caffeine hit different? (1:22:48) Adjus...
Panic Training, Fitness Plateaus, Pro Racing, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 423
June 29, 2023 13:39 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBShare the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: (0:00) Welcome! (0:20) Hannah’s Euro Race Block Learnings (10:35) How has the women’s field changed? (15:46) How to manage when expectations don’t match outcomes (20:07) How Hannah overcame Leogang’s steep climbs (27:38) Are wider tires slower? (38:12) How Hannah ...
How to Not Blow Up, Heat Training, Late Night Workouts, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 422
June 22, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 39.3 MBShare the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: (0:00) Welcome! (3:07) Why you run out of energy at the end of long events and how to avoid it (25:29) Are there any downsides to heat adaptation? (36:16) How to crush your next stage race or multi-day ride (49:25) How to fuel late night workouts (57:0...
How Keegan Swenson Won Unbound Gravel, Altitude, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 421
June 15, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBShare the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: (0:00) Welcome! (1:00) Keegan’s nutrition strategy at Unbound (22:17) What tools and spares did Keegan carry with him for Unbound (25:46) Unbound Gravel tire choice (31:54) How did Keegan get through the mud so well? (33:27) How to stop mud from accumu...
How to Save Time at Unbound Gravel, Fat Adaptation, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 420
June 08, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 34.2 MBShare the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: (0:00) Welcome! (2:49) How to save time at unbound gravel (25:59) What is ‘Fat Adaptation’, and am I in a fat adapted state? (43:55) How do I prepare for a stage race with multiple stages in a day? (54:51) Can I run mis-matched tires? (1:03:06) How do ...
How to Become a Pro, Motivation, Fast Acceleration, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 419
June 01, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 38.9 MBShare the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: (0:00) Welcome! (1:08) How temperature changes tire pressure (32:34) How to get past post-race blues (44:19) How to regain motivation (55:25) How to have snappy acceleration (1:06:57) Tips on becoming a pro cyclist RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPI...
Weight Loss Nutrition for Cyclists, How to Learn from Races, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 418
May 25, 2023 14:47 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBShare the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: (0:00) Welcome! (0:25) Correction on respiratory terminology (1:10) Losing weight gradually vs. rapidly (18:03) How to know if you’re a sandbagger (36:24) Nourishment recommendations for those with eating disorders (52:13) Best training option with TR ...