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Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad
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.
Episodes
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 077 - TrainerRoad Podcast
• What is metabolic efficiency testing? • How to know how much fat you are burning • Coach Chad, Jonathan and Nate's MET results • Does every athlete's…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 076 - TrainerRoad Podcast
• Chad, Nate and Jonathan’s physiological testing • How to test your metabolic efficiency • What is the ideal cadence? • Does dry needling help sore knees? •…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 075 - TrainerRoad Podcast
• How to review your year and set goals • Do slow twitch fibers need more recovery time than fast twitch? • How long do the effects of supercompensation last?…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 074 - TrainerRoad Podcast
• Cycling kit etiquette • Is it wrong to wear a championship jersey when training? • What type of garmin should you use in cyclocross? • Is it bad to smell…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 073 - TrainerRoad Podcast
• Chainring sizes explained • How to deal with a saddle sore • Do warmups actually work? • Do high fat diets drop your FTP? • Why are our bodies not dependent…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 072 - TrainerRoad Podcast
• Mud cyclocross tips • How to take a run up • Are 11-speed quick links reusable? • How high can your power-to-weight ratio be? • How to train for Leadville •…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 071 - TrainerRoad Podcast
• Is commuting bad for training? • How does swimming affect rest and recovery? • Do short workouts do anything for long distance racing? • Does pushing a heavy…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 070 - TrainerRoad Podcast
• Is caffeine a performance enhancing drug? • What drugs are and aren't allowed for cyclists? • Can marijuana make you a faster cyclist? • Does sugar intake…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 069 - TrainerRoad Podcast
• Can you replace a workout with a commute? • Does commuting count? • Does an espresso shot negatively impact my morning workout? • Are power zones different…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 068 - TrainerRoad Podcast
• How to fix tight hips for cyclists • What is dry needling? • How to use your off-season wisely • Should you use a mountain bike on a cyclocross course? • How…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 067 - TrainerRoad Podcast
• Should you not train with sore muscles? • Is soreness a sign of fatigue? • How to reduce soreness • How to train for a stage race • Is it best to train for a…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 066 - TrainerRoad Podcast
• Jonathan's Deux North Everesting Challenge Recap • How to pace a long ride • What type of nutrition to bring on a long ride • What type of lights to use for…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 065 - TrainerRoad Podcast
• Everesting Attempts • Is a decline in LTHR bad? • How to use heart rate most effectively • Advantages and disadvantages of smart trainers • Are speed sensors…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 064 - TrainerRoad Podcast
• Kona recap • IRONMAN World Champs • How Andy Potts crashed • What it's like to catch a bike • Spotify playlists for Coach Chad and Coach Jonathan • How to…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 063 - TrainerRoad Podcast – Special Guest: FLO Cycling
• The aerodynamic research and testing process explained • What depth wheels should you use? • How to know what tire width to use • Does tire width vary from…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 062 - TrainerRoad Podcast
• Cyclocross racing update • Racing two races in one day • What to learn from the pros about cyclocross • The best gearing for cyclocross • How to build the…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 061 - TrainerRoad Podcast – Special Guest: Matt Lieto
Professional Triathlete and IRONMAN commentator Matt Lieto. • How to go from average joe to pro triathlete • What type of power it takes to win an IRONMAN •…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 060 - TrainerRoad Podcast – Special Guest: Cuore Cycling Apparel
Scott Tietzel from Cuore Cycling Apparel (cuore.ch) • What makes a jersey aerodynamic? • How to tell high quality kit from low quality kit • Why do companies…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 059 - TrainerRoad Podcast – Special Guest: Ryan Leech
Professional trials rider & renown coach Ryan Leech • Bike handling tips for new riders • How to bounce back after a crash • How to build skills effectively •…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 058 - TrainerRoad Podcast
• How to save energy in cyclocross • How to pace a cx race • CrossVegas review • How to ride barriers • Braking and cornering for cyclocross • How to adjust…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 057 - TrainerRoad Podcast – Special Guest: Geoff Kabush
MTB Legend Geoff Kabush - 15x XCO National Champion, 5x CC National Champion, 1x XCM Champion – How to race at a high level for a long time – How to adapt to…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 056 - TrainerRoad Podcast – Special Guest: Ray Maker of DCRainmaker.com
Live with DC Rainmaker from Interbike 2016! • How to train for triathlon while traveling • How to travel with your bike • Running power meters • How to measure…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 055 - TrainerRoad Podcast
• How to train on vacation • How to follow a training plan while traveling • How to train with power on a gym spin bike • Interbike 2016 plans • How to recover…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 054 - TrainerRoad Podcast
• How to maintain fitness in the off season • How to recover physically and mentally between seasons • What are "openers"? • What workout should you do before…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 053 - TrainerRoad Podcast - Special Guest: Clif Bar Team's Pete "Thor" Morris
• Clif Bar Team's Pete "Thor" Morris • How to travel with your bike • Aerodynamics vs. psychological advantage • Does a beard or long hair slow you down? • Is…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 051 - TrainerRoad Podcast
• Body fat analysis • How to measure your body composition • What is the best way to lose fat • How to lose fat and gain muscle • How do you compare to Chris…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 050 - TrainerRoad Podcast
• How to adjust your training during the offseason • How to train for criterium racing • How to pace an FTP test • How the 8 Minute Test works • What type of…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 049 - TrainerRoad Podcast
– How to figure out your power zones – How to figure out your heart rate zones – Are your heart rate zones accurate? – How to get started with structured…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 048 - TrainerRoad Podcast
• How to upload outdoor rides to TrainerRoad • What are TrainerRoad training camps? • How to learn MTB skills • How to train for cyclocross • how to transition…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 047 - TrainerRoad Podcast
• Cross-continent riding • How to train for a triathlon • Best music to listen to while training • How to take an FTP test • How to know if you should redo…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 046 - TrainerRoad Podcast
• How to decide the ideal pace for a race or ride • Perfect pacing for a gran fondo • How to prepare for a Rapha Prestige event • How to save energy in a race…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 045 - TrainerRoad Podcast
• Should you train your weaknesses or strengths? • How to train for criteriums • How to train for breakaways • How to win from a breakaway • Bigger riders vs…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 044 - TrainerRoad Podcast
• Work at TrainerRoad! Software Engineers • What is the ideal weight for a cyclist? • How to know when you've lost too much weight • How slow does an extra…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 043 - TrainerRoad Podcast
• Using the Tacx Neo with thru-axles • Is it wrong to take an FTP test on a hill? • Should you only take an FTP test on a flat road or indoors? • Is your max…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 042 - TrainerRoad Podcast
• The Epic Rides Carson City Off Road • Mountain Biking in Tahoe • TrainerRoad Android leak on Snapchat • What equipment makes you faster? • Tips to make…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 041 - TrainerRoad Podcast
• Can less high intensity training replace more low intensity? • Is low intensity or high intensity training better? • How to prepare for an event with limited…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 040 - TrainerRoad Podcast
• How to warm up for mountain bike races • How to train for fast race starts • How to train for CX and XC MTB • How to use TrainerRoad as a group • How to use…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 039 - TrainerRoad Podcast
• Is it okay to use on old bike on the trainer? • What to know if you are using two different power meters • Are smart trainers better than power meters? •…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 038 - TrainerRoad Podcast
• What is a power-to-weight ratio in cycling? • Are heavy cyclists slow? • Is weight important in criterium and road racing? • How to win a race even if you’re…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 037 - TrainerRoad Podcast - High Elevation with Phil Gaimon
• Tour of California Stage 5 • Why should you train at high elevation? • Should you train at high elevation or low elevation? • Should you recover at high…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 036 - TrainerRoad Podcast
• TrainerRoad is on Snapchat! • TrainerRoad at Sea Otter • How to get faster • How to raise your FTP • Is speed irrelevant when training inside? • How to…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 035 - TrainerRoad Podcast - Bike Setup with Specialized's Brad Copeland
Brad Copeland of Specialized Factory Racing is one of the only mechanics trusted with building and working on Specialized's top MTB and triathletes' bikes…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 034 - TrainerRoad Podcast - Gran Fondos & Epic Rides with Neil Shirley
Neil Shirley, Editor of Road Bike Action, ex-pro cyclist, unofficial Gravel Worlds Champ and famed slayer of epic rides shares his racing and training secrets…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 033 - TrainerRoad Podcast
– How does speed relate to FTP – Is speed better than heart rate? – Is speed better than power? – Is heart rate better than power? – How to use your power…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 032 - TrainerRoad Podcast
• Weight loss for cyclists • How to use Training Peaks with TrainerRoad • How to measure your body fat • How a power meter works • Does low cadence affect…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 031 - TrainerRoad Podcast
• How to measure body fat • Weight loss for cyclists • How to train for a short time trial • How to pace a time trial • How to recover after a workout • How to…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 030 – TrainerRoad Podcast
• How to use a smart trainer with TrainerRoad • How cadence affects electronic trainers • How to lose weight while retaining muscle • How to count calories for…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 029 – TrainerRoad Podcast
• How to perform an FTP Test • Which FTP Testing protocol is best • How to train when you're sick • Can you train too much? • What is overtraining? • How to…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 028 – TrainerRoad Podcast
• Do shaved legs make you faster? • Why do cyclists shave their legs? • How to train for mountain bike racing • Weight training for cyclists • How to fuel on…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 027 – TrainerRoad Podcast
• How to do hill repeats • How to do interval training outdoors • How to do interval training without a power meter • Are you a bad FTP tester? • Is your FTP…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 026 – TrainerRoad Podcast
• Do different types of trainers affect your FTP? • How inertia affects FTP • How to use cycling to lose weight • How power relates to VO2max • What should…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 025 – TrainerRoad Podcast
• How to salvage a stage race • How to mix vacation with training • How to measure body fat • How to fix knee pain for cyclists • Stretching and physical…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 024 – TrainerRoad Podcast
• Why is my heart rate different inside and outside? • Should I take my FTP test in my aero position? • Power versus heart rate for cyclists • Cross training…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 023 – TrainerRoad Podcast
• How to use a heart rate monitor for calorie burn • What time of day is best for training? • How to taper for a race • Is it a good idea to get a massage…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 022 – TrainerRoad Podcast
• Will more training volume make you a faster cyclist? • How to follow a structured training plan during a group ride • How to use power meter data to get…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 021 – TrainerRoad Podcast – Crit Racing 101 with The Clif Bar Team
In this special episode of the podcast we spoke with The Clif Bar Cycling Team, some of the best criterium racers in the USA, about how to become a better Crit…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 020 – TrainerRoad Podcast
• How to train for a triathlon with TrainerRoad • What time of day is the best time to train? • Does bike geometry affect power output? • Can you compare power…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 019 – TrainerRoad Podcast
• Why can't I hold steady power? • How to use cadence to analyze your training • Is heart rate better than power? • How to use power meters to measure your…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 017 – TrainerRoad Podcast
• How sleep affects recovery • How to improve power at VO2 Max • Is DNA Testing valuable for cyclists? • Can I substitute low intensity workouts for high…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 018 – TrainerRoad Podcast
• How to adjust your training after a severe injury or illness • How to balance your training between low and high intensities • How to use resting heart rate…