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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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Greens Powders, Slow Tires, Sleep Optimization, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 443 05.10.2023 1:31:35

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! (0:37) 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...

Study Review: Nicotine, Bicarbonate, Deficits, Recovery Nutrition, Concussions – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 442 28.09.2023 48:46

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! (0:40) 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) Th...

Threshold Training, Antacids, Repeatability, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 441 21.09.2023 1:19:43

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! (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...

Recognizing Fatigue, Pros’ Favorite Workouts, Gravel Nats, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 440 14.09.2023 1:16:29

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! (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-...

Are You Carb Loading Wrong, Macros, Electrolytes, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 439 07.09.2023 53:46

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! (02:01) 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 fo...

Hannah’s Leadville, Steep Climbs, Saddle Problems, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 438 31.08.2023 1:15:43

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! (0:50) 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...

Strength Training for Cyclists - Ultimate Guide – Ask a Cycling Coach 437 24.08.2023 1:54:13

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! (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? (1...

Top 10 at Leadville with TrainerRoad - Kate McLaughlin – Ask a Cycling Coach 436 23.08.2023 15:25

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 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 o...

Leadville 100 with Keegan Swenson and Sofía Gomez Villafañe – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 435 17.08.2023 50:39

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 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...

HRV, Caffeine, Hannah Otto’s Leadville Prep, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 434 10.08.2023 1:50:15

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 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...

Dieting, Peaking, Cooling Strategies, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 433 03.08.2023 1:30:04

hare 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 cou...

Pro Cyclocross Strategy, Tire Choice, and More with Tobin Ortenblad – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 432 27.07.2023 1:44:29

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 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 bike...

Big Moves on the Final Day! - ST6 Stage 6 – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 431 18.07.2023 10:27

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 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://tr...

Big Gamble Paid Off! - ST6 Stage 5 – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 430 17.07.2023 13:50

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 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://tr...

Change in Strategy! - ST6 Stage 4 – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 429 16.07.2023 15:15

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 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://tr...

Queen Stage Redemption! - ST6 Stage 3 – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 428 15.07.2023 13:57

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 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://tr...

Big Mistake! - ST6 Stage 2 – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 427 14.07.2023 14:54

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 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://trai...

Top 10 for Coach Jonathan?! - ST6 Stage 1 – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 426 13.07.2023 13:19

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 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://...

Singletrack 6 MTB Stage Race Preview! – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 425 12.07.2023 47:23

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Ultimate Race Nutrition Guide, Caffeine and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 424 06.07.2023 1:40:58

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Panic Training, Fitness Plateaus, Pro Racing, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 423 29.06.2023 1:32:13

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 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...

How to Not Blow Up, Heat Training, Late Night Workouts, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 422 22.06.2023 1:25:24

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How Keegan Swenson Won Unbound Gravel, Altitude, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 421 15.06.2023 1:30:58

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How to Save Time at Unbound Gravel, Fat Adaptation, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 420 08.06.2023 1:14:16

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How to Become a Pro, Motivation, Fast Acceleration, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 419 01.06.2023 1:24:39

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