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Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad

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The 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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Athlete Interviews: Sofia Gomez Villafane – Stan's Pivot Pro Team 17.04.2019 34:47

Sofía Gomez Villafañe is the current XCO and STXC National Champion of Argentina and a rising star in the sport of Cross-Country mountain biking. She's a relative newcomer to the sport and still maintains a part-time job while training and racing full-time for the Stans-Pivot Pro Team p/b Maxxis. For more information on this episode, head over to https://forum. TrainerRoad.com Tune in, get faster,...

Athlete Interviews: Chloe Woodruff – Stan's Pivot Pro Team 17.04.2019 34:47

Chloe Woodruff is an Olympian, multi-time National Champion and bonafide legend in the cross-country mountain biking space. As the owner and manager of the Stans-Pivot Pro Team, she has a unique perspective and set of responsibilities that provide a ton of learning opportunities for us. For more information on this episode, head over to Forum. TrainerRoad.com Tune in, get faster, and follow Chloe'...

Losing fitness, How Cadence Affects Fatigue, Nutrition Hacks & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 201 04.04.2019 2:11:17

Join us live for another episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! We'll be covering why retired pro cyclists are still so fast, years after retirement, how cadence and different muscles affect fatigue, and some recent research on nutrition hacks. Tune in Thursday, April 4 at 8:00am Pacific. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

Happiness and Performance, Limiters, Cellular Adaptation & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 200 28.03.2019 1:26:02

Our 200th episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast will feature discussions on happiness and performance, how to understand and overcome your performance limiters, how training changes your body at a cellular level, and much more! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE How to use a lack of r...

Pacelines, Normalized Power, Allergies and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 199 20.03.2019 1:44:25

Pacelines, normalized vs. average power, balancing cravings with race weight, allergies and more. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE • Flying vs. driving to races • How your warmup affects your race • How to manage expectations as a Type A bike racer • Why big racers can be good in hilly ra...

Attacking vs. Tailgunning, Pre-Workout Supplements and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 198 14.03.2019 1:49:01

Attacking vs. tailgunning, how to transition from the trainer to race season, elevation training, pre-workout supplements for cyclists and more. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE • How Nate and Coach Jonathan used team tactics to win a criterium • A guide to Tailgunning • How to use a team...

Stretching, Yoga, Base Phase Racing, Commuting and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 197 06.03.2019 1:34:42

Join us for Episode 197 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! We'll be covering stretching, strength, yoga and their unique effects on cycling, race selection and tactics during the Base Phase, how your commute can make you a faster cyclist, and taking your live questions. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED...

Athlete Interviews – Breakaways with Clif Bar Racing 28.02.2019 46:14

Not many teams know more about breakaways than Clif Bar Racing, and their status as USA Crits Champions Lap Leader Champions backs that up. Tune in as we go over every aspect of how to start, manage and successfully execute a breakaway. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE Introduction to C...

Athlete Interviews: Sonya Looney – MTB World Champion 25.02.2019 39:49

Our Athlete Interview series allows us to sit in on an interview with Coach Chad and an athlete as they plan the year ahead or review race performances. Sonya Looney is a 24-Hour Solo World Champion, multi-time National Champion, and legend in the ultra-endurance and stage racing MTB scene. She joined us at 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo to share what she does to train, prepare and execute at a world-...

Race Analysis: 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo 21.02.2019 1:20:44

In this episode of Race Analysis, the 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo team reviews their performance at the Epic Rides team relay MTB race, sharing what they did well, what they could do better, and specific tips for this wildly popular race. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LINKS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST • Forum: https://f...

Rest & Recovery, Motorpacing, Short Zone 2 Workouts & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 196 08.02.2019 1:52:11

A deep dive on rest and recovery for athletes, getting into the specifics of motorpacing and why it is a good training tool, and why short Zone 2 workouts are more valuable than you think. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE • How to travel like a bike racer • Are short Zone 2 workouts impor...

FTP and Physiology, Sprinting Mistakes, 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 195 31.01.2019 1:54:48

What actually happens to your body when your FTP increases. sprinting mistakes you are probably making, our 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo strategy and more all in Episode 195 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE How to handle a disapointing race How aggress...

Intermittent Fasting, Lab Testing, Why Sweetspot is Hard & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 194 24.01.2019 1:58:27

Join us live for a discussion on whether intermittent fasting is good for endurance training, how to use lab test data to improve performance, why Sweetspot training is so hard and much more. Episode 194 is live this Thursday at 8:00am Pacific! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE How Nate...

Special Guest: Amber Pierce – Ask a Cycling Coach 193 17.01.2019 1:53:21

Amber Pierce has more than ten years of experience in the pro women’s peloton and more than 60 race wins across 5 continents. She’s incredibly knowledgeable regarding performance, human physiology, and women’s specific issues within the sport of cycling, and we are excited to have her as our special guest! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...

How to Pick the Right Plan, Weight Management, Recovery Strategies and More – Ask a Cycling a Coach 192 03.01.2019 1:47:22

2019's first Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast Episode is all about finding the right training, sticking to it through challenges and optimizing your performance along the way to your next A Race. Tune in live and bring your questions! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE A guide to picking the...

Testosterone, Mid-Race Mechanicals, Dirty Kanza and More – Ask a Cycling a Coach 191 27.12.2018 1:40:02

We're answering more of your coaching questions on Episode 191 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! Join us live as we discuss testosterone's effect on performance, mid-race mechanical strategies, Dirty Kanza training, rapid fire questions for Coach Chad and much more! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED I...

Win More Races, Strength Training, Build Phase Science and More – Ask a Cycling a Coach 190 20.12.2018 1:35:53

Join us for Episode 190 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! We'll be talking about the best ways to strategically increase your odds of winning races, giving you a comprehensive guide to strength training for cyclists, covering when it is a good idea to complete two Build Phases back-to-back, a special announcement from Nate and Chad, and much more! ------------------------------------------------...

Weight and VO2 Max, Why Interval Order Matters, Training Camps and More – Ask a Cycling a Coach 189 13.12.2018 1:38:27

Join us for Episode 189 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! We'll cover how weight gain affects VO2 Max, why the order of the intervals in your workout matters, a comprehensive guide to training camps, and much more! Tune in, bring your questions and get faster! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS...

Aero Deep Dive in The Specialized Win Tunnel – Ask a Cycling a Coach 188 06.12.2018 1:00:26

Gain 50 watts in a single day!? We went to the Specialized Win Tunnel to find out how to get faster. Episode 188 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast is live! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE • What's so special about the Specialized Win-Tunnel? • Are aerodynamics important? • Pros vs Joe...

Nose Breathing, Recovery Drinks, Double Days and More – Ask a Cycling a Coach 187 28.11.2018 1:23:48

Join us for Episode 187 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! Topics to be discussed: does nose breathing actually improve performance, are recovery drinks essential, why and when you should consider double days and more! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE The best way to measure your p...

KOM Hunting with Pros, CX Pacing, Power and Heart Rate Zones and More – Ask a Cycling a Coach 186 21.11.2018 1:35:15

Jonathan goes KOM hunting with one of the best mountain bikers in the USA, why your pacing plan for CX is wrong, why your power and heart rate zones don't match and much more in Episode 186 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE • How to avoid illness as a cy...

Pedaling Technique, Smarter Racing, TT vs. Road Bikes and More – Ask a Cycling a Coach 185 15.11.2018 2:06:24

Join us for Episode 185 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! We'll be having a discussion on whether proper pedaling technique is a myth, how to win races with low power output, when triathletes should use a road bike instead of a TT bike and taking your live questions. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED...

Single Events vs. Seasons, Commuting, Explosive Power & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 184 07.11.2018 1:47:45

Training for a single event is straightforward, but what about a whole season of racing? Join us live for a discussion on this, fitting commuting into a training plan, how to build explosive power and more in Episode 184 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISO...

Dropping Weight, Stretching Peaks, Recovery & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 183 01.11.2018 1:34:30

Dropping weight while raising power, making peak fitness last for multiple races and recovering properly are all very difficult ideals for a cyclist to achieve. Episode 183 will explore how to discover and push your limits for each of these ideals. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE New...

Racer Interview – Justin Thomas – Ask a Cycling Coach 182 24.10.2018 2:00:29

Justin Thomas is a Masters XC National Champion who shifted focus to a Cyclocross National Championship in 2017. Tune in and bring your questions as we dig into what it took to be nationally competitive in CX, how it differed from MTB, and how he balanced training, career and family responsibilities. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...