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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 TrainerRoadCreatine, Pre-Workout Nutrition, Periodization and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 250
Special guest Justin Rossi from The Chase joins us to discuss his transition to triathlon and answer your training questions…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadRamp Test Openers, Explosive Sprints, Pacing Rolling Climbs and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 249
Why you don't need openers for the Ramp Test, training your sprint for explosive repeatability, optimal pacing for rolling climbs and more is all covered in…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadStage Racing Insights, Multi-Sport Training Camps, Collagen and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 248
Nutrition and warm up tips for stage racing, the benefits of collagen for endurance athletes, planning multi-sport training camps and more is all covered in…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadHow to Race Dominant Teams with Clif Bar Racing – Ask a Cycling Coach 247
Team Clif Bar joins the podcast to discuss racing against teams with dominant team tactics including how to deal with strong leadouts, finding other options to…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadValley of the Sun Stage Race – Stage 2: Road Race – Ask a Cycling Coach 246
What we learned from fast racing, mechanicals and team tactics during a tricky road race at stage 2 of The Valley of The Sun Stage Race, what we plan to do for…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadValley of the Sun Stage Race – Stage 1: Time Trial – Ask a Cycling Coach 245
Ryan Standish and Keegan Swenson join the TrainerRoad Crew to discuss their experience in stage 1 of The Valley of The Sun Stage Race, the time trial, their…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadMusic During Training, Eating in a Fast Race, Carb Loading and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 244
How music during training can improve performance, strategies to eat and drink during a fast MTB race, effective and efficient carb loading and more is all…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadRacing in Heavy Crosswinds, Adaptive Muscle Shortening, Commuting and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 243
Pro tips for racing in heavy crosswinds, how cyclists should deal with "adaptive muscle shortening," using your commute to get faster and more is all covered…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadFirst Race Expectations, Beating the Breakaway, Rest Week Diets and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 242
Setting expectations for the first race of the season, race tactics for when you miss the break, what to eat during a rest week and more is all covered in…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadLow Volume Training, Racing as a Solo Rider, Hydration and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 241
Getting faster on low volume training, pro tips for racing as a solo rider, maintaining proper hydration and more is all covered in Episode 241 of The Ask a…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadStage Race Pro Tips, Long Distance Training, Muscle Activation and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 240
Stage race pro tips, training for long events, muscle activation for proper mechanics and more is all covered in Episode 240 of The Ask a Cycling Coach…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadGoal Setting, Beginner Tips, Weight Loss and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 239
Goal setting for the new year, a beginners checklist to start indoor cycling, nutrition strategies to lose weight through cycling and more is all covered in…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadInjury Prevention, Cross Winds, Tactics for Small Teams and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 238
Special guest Amber Pierce joins the team to discuss injury prevention by foam rolling vs stretching, maintaining stability in cross winds, developing a team…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadFueling Short Workouts, Bike Choices, Spring Classics and More with Cannondale Pro Amber Pierce – Ask a Cycling Coach 237
Special guest Amber Pierce joins the team to talk about fueling for short workouts, the pros and cons of a CX bike vs a road bike, pro tips for big one-day…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadFast Start Races, Recovery from Training Late, Cell Signaling and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 236
How to train for races with fast starts, optimizing recovery when training late, the benefits of cell signaling from weight lifting and more are discussed in…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadTactics for Bigger Riders, Extra Recovery, Racing a New Category and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 235
The benefits of being a larger rider, when to add extra recovery, staying competitive after an upgrade to cat 2 and more will be discussed in Episode 235 of…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadOff Season, Power Imbalances, Workout Fuel Timing and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 234
How to plan your offseason, fixing power imbalances, optimal timing for workout fuel and more will be covered in Episode 234 of The Ask a Cycling Coach…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadUpgrading Categories, Fat Burning, Food Allergies and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 233
Upgrading race categories, the myth of "the fat burning zone," food sensitivities vs food allergies and more will all be covered in Episode 233 of The Ask a…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadTraining When Sick, Weight Gain to Build Power, Anemia and much more – Ask a Cycling Coach 232
Training while sick, gaining weight to increase power, how to modify training for athletes with anemia and much more will be discussed on Episode 232 of The…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadOptimal Body Composition, Breakaway Teamwork, Heartburn and much more – Ask a Cycling Coach 231
Reaching optimal body composition, how to make a breakaway successful, dealing with heartburn while training and much more will be discussed on Episode 231 of…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadKona Learnings, L-Carnitine's affect on Performance, Tapers and much more – Ask a Cycling Coach 230
Join us live for Episode 230 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast where we'll share what we learned at IRONMAN World Championships, the effect of L-Carnitine on…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadA Power Meter Deep Dive with Special Guest 4iiii's Scott Cooper – Ask a Cycling Coach 229
Special Guest 4iiii's Scott Cooper joins the team to discuss all things power meters, including how power meters are made, calibration, and what the future of…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadKona Special Interview – Nate Zarlengo – Ask a Cycling Coach 228
Nate Zarlengo is coming into Kona already having overcome a big obstacle. After so many hard hours training and preparing, hitting a car on his bike days…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadKona Special Interview – John Borton – Ask a Cycling Coach 227
John Borton is coming to Kona for the first time, but he has done his research and is ready to race. He plans to use his insights in aerodynamics, nutrition…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadKona Special Interview – Norman Banick – Ask a Cycling Coach 226
Norman Banick is a Kona veteran and a previous Ironman winner. This year he is using his experience with consistent training, nutrition, and equipment to be…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadKona Special Interview – Scott Byram – Ask a Cycling Coach 225
Scott Byram is coming to Kona for the first time, with a clear plan for his race. From punctures, to marginal gains and where to find the best pizza, he has it…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadKona Special Interview – Frida Hedman – Ask a Cycling Coach 224
Frida Hedman is a first time Kona qualifier and exemplifies the discipline that it takes to get there. Frida manages to balance her career, family life and…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadClimbing, Elevation, Over-Training and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 223
Tune in for Episode 223 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast where we will be discussing the cost of climbing out of the saddle, elevation's effect on training…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadPain, Stretching, Strength and more with The Ready State's Kelly Starrett – Ask a Cycling Coach 222
The Ready State's Dr. Kelly Starrett joins Coach Jonathan at Strava HQ for a talk on how to be faster through mobility, stretching, strength training, injury…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadHydration, Sweat and Cramping with Precision Hydration's Andy Blow – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 221
Andy Blow of Precision Hydration joins us for a deep dive into hydration, sweating, cramping and more…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadCaffeine and Nutrition, Training with the Menstrual Cycle, Closing Gaps and More with Special Guest Amber Pierce – Ask a Cycling Coach 220
Special guest and Cannondale Pro Amber Pierce joins the team for a discussion on how caffeine affects mid-ride nutrition, closing gaps in a race, balancing…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadTrainers, Power Meters and More with DC Rainmaker – Ask a Cycling Coach 219
Episode 219 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast is live from Eurobike! DC Rainmaker joins the team to discuss trainers, aero sensors, and all the latest…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadEnduro, Limiters, Peaking Too Soon and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 218
Tune in live for Episode 218 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast where we will be discussing our takeaways after racing Enduro World Series, how to find your…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadHeat Training Risks, Cramping, Losing Fitness and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 217
Join us live for Episode 217 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! We'll cover how heat training is proven to make you faster, but it can come at the cost of…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadLeadville Recap and Cornering Clinic with Lee McCormack – Ask a Cycling Coach 216
World-renowned MTB skills coach Lee McCormack from Lee Likes Bikes joined us to break down Coach Jonathan's Leadville performance and take a deep dive into…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadLegs vs. Cardio, Warming Up, Speed Wobbles and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 215
Join us live for Episode 215 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! We'll be discussing the common saying of legs or lungs failing first and the science behind…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadNationals, VO2 Max, Rotating Mass and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 214
Group ride tactics to help you move through the field, how green tea affects endurance performance, how to recognize, overcome and avoid overreaching and much…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadGroup Ride Tactics, Green Tea, Overreaching and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 213
Group ride tactics to help you move through the field, how green tea affects endurance performance, how to recognize, overcome and avoid overreaching and much…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAerobic Metabolism 101, Openers, Tahoe Trail 100 and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 212
Join us for a livestream of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! We'll be discussing the basics of aerobic metabolism and how you can use it to make you faster…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadPain Tolerance, Body Fat, Descending and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 211
What role pain tolerance plays in performance, a deep dive into body fat, how to increase confidence and speed in descents, plus your live questions will all…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadSprinting, FTP Increase, Leadville Equipment and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 210
Clif Bar Racing's Pete Morris will join us for a deep dive into the mechanics of a sprint, how much FTP increase you can expect in a year, equipment tips for…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadCape Epic, DOMS, Strategy with Sofía Gomez Villafañe – Ask a Cycling Coach 209
Special guest and 4x Argentine National Champion Sofía Gomez Villafañe of the Stans Pivot Pro Team joins us for a preview of Nate & Sofía's Cape Epic plans, a…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadStrength Training, Heart Rate and Testing, Elevation & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 208
Team Clif Bar Racing’s Pete Morris joins us again as we go over Coach Chad’s strength training plan, how to gain weight and get faster, what your heart rate…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadFTP Improvement, Sleep Deep Dive, Training Outside & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 207
Updating FTP with test data vs. race data, a deep dive on sleep and performance, how to do TrainerRoad workouts outside and much more!…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadHow to Win a World Cup Race, Cooling, Protein & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 206
What does it take to win a World Cup STXC race, a deep dive on how the body cools itself, how cyclists should be using protein and BCAA, and much more!…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadHot Weather Tips, Rest Weeks, Aero Field Testing & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 205
Hot weather training and racing tips, why you might not need rest weeks, tips for aerodynamic field testing and more, all covered in this week's episode of the…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadDominant Team Tactics, Pre-Workout Snacks, Understanding CTL & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 204
Join us live this Thursday at 8:00 am Pacific for this week's Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast for discussions on dominant team tactics, the best pre-workout…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadPro Stage Race Tips, Altitude and Caloric Burn, Understanding TSS & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 203
On the next episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast, we'll discuss stage race pro tips that Jonathan collected at a UCI stage race, how altitude affects…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadHow to Beat Light Riders, Rest Day Cravings, Sauna Training & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 202
How big riders can easily beat light riders, how to manage rest day hunger and cravings, more information on sauna training and much more!…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAthlete Interviews: Alison Tetrick
Alison Tetrick is known as the Queen of Kanza and one of the best endurance racers in the world. We discussed everything from Dirty Kanza strategy to…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAthlete Interviews: Jeff Linder – NorCal Cycling Videos
Sprinting is a skill every cyclist needs, and our latest podcast guest, Jeff Linder (NorCal Cycling Videos), is an expert at breaking down sprints in one of…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAthlete Interviews: Rose Grant – Stan's Pivot Pro Team
Rose Grant is a 4x national champion, multi-time Epic Rides champion, and a previous USA World Championships team member. She lives and trains in Whitefish, MT…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAthlete Interviews: Keegan Swenson – Stan's Pivot Pro Team
Keegan Swenson is one of the best cross-country MTB racers in the USA, and is currently focused on earning a spot to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAthlete Interviews: Sofia Gomez Villafane – Stan's Pivot Pro Team
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…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAthlete Interviews: Chloe Woodruff – Stan's Pivot Pro Team
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…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadLosing fitness, How Cadence Affects Fatigue, Nutrition Hacks & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 201
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…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadHappiness and Performance, Limiters, Cellular Adaptation & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 200
Our 200th episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast will feature discussions on happiness and performance, how to understand and overcome your performance…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadPacelines, Normalized Power, Allergies and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 199
Pacelines, normalized vs. average power, balancing cravings with race weight, allergies and more…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAttacking vs. Tailgunning, Pre-Workout Supplements and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 198
Attacking vs. tailgunning, how to transition from the trainer to race season, elevation training, pre-workout supplements for cyclists and more…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadStretching, Yoga, Base Phase Racing, Commuting and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 197
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…