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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 TrainerRoadHow Age Affects Performance, Can Time Trialists Sprint & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 138
How age affects performance, can time trialists sprint, why average power is so low in cyclocross & more in this week's episode of the Ask a Cycling coach…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad'Cross Nats Takeaways, TT Bike Fits, Using Weight To Your Advantage & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 137
What we learned watching and racing cyclocross for 7 days straight, how to get the best TT bike fit, how to use extra weight to your advantage & more in this…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadCyclcross Deep Dive With Special Guests Cody Kaiser & Courtney McFadden – Ask a Cycling Coach 136
Cyclocross pros Cody Kaiser and Courtenay McFadden stopped by TrainerRoad HQ for a deep dive on cyclocross training and racing in front of an in-studio…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadWarmup Science, Pre-Workout Nutrition, Recovery Drinks & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 135
What happens to your body during a warmup, the do's and don'ts of pre-workout nutrition, why you may reconsider your next recovery drink & more in this week's…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadYearly Planning, Power vs. Heart Rate, Indoor Training Gear & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 134
A complete guide to planning your training for the year, power vs. heart rate and indoor training tips and gear we're loving right now. All of this and more in…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadMissing Workouts, Garmin Data Fields, Recovery Drink Timing & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 133
What to do when you miss a workout, Garmin data fields you need for racing, and when should you have a recovery drink & more. All of this and more in Episode…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadGroup Ride Tactics, Cross-Training, Rebounding After a Bad Race & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 132
Tactics and etiquette to help you own your next group ride, what cyclists should know about cross-training, and how to rebound from a disappointing result. All…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAre Wide Tires Better, The Fat Burning Zone Myth, Brick Training & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 131
Are wider tires really better, what intensity is best for fat burning and can you brick strength training and cycling workouts? Get the answers in this episode…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadFaster Category Upgrades, Saddle Discomfort, Blood Donation & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 130
How to upgrade categories faster, getting rid of saddle discomfort, and how giving blood affects fitness. All of this and more in this episode of the Ask a…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadIs Higher Cadence Better, How Crank Length Affects Power + More – Ask a Cycling Coach 129
Is a higher cadence actually better, how is crank length affecting your power output, and cornering drills that make you faster. All of this and more in this…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadSpecial Guest: Ryan Cooper of Best Bike Split – Pacing, Crosswinds + More – Ask a Cycling Coach 128
Ryan Cooper is the founder of Best Bike Split, Chief Scientist at Training Peaks, and an expert on all things aerodynamics and pacing. We met up with Ryan in…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 127 – How To Be a Faster Mountain Biker with Lee McCormack
The hosts of the Ask a Cycling Coach podcast worked with one of the best MTB skills coaches in the world, Lee McCormack of Lee Likes Bikes, to make you a…
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Ask a Cycling Coach: 125 – CX National Champs, Pacing Strategies, Dehydration & More
Nate returns from India with new insight on how to get power data from a gym bike while traveling, Jonathan gives you a complete guide to Cyclocross National…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 124 – Mauna Kea, Training While Traveling, Strength Training & More
The podcast hosts are back from Kona and share everything you need to know before climbing Mauna Kea. As Nate gets ready for another long trip overseas, we…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 123 – Special Guest: Matt Lieto on Grinduro and Mauna Kea
Professional triathlete and IRONMAN commentator, Matt Lieto, and your podcast hosts recorded a special episode to chop up Grinduro, one of the most interesting…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 122 – Special Guest: Andrew Talansky on his move to triathlon
Andrew Talansky is one of the most successful American cyclists in history with a win at The Criterium du Dauphine, top ten Grand Tour finishes, domestic tour…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 121 – How an Age Grouper Qualified for Kona
We sat down with Emmet Kelley, a triathlete from Ireland, to learn every detail about how he trained and qualified for IRONMAN World Championships in Kona…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 120 – Levi's Gran Fondo, Century preparation, peak power, + more
• TrainerRoad's Product Manager mixing it up with the pros! • TrainerRoad athlete Liz Lyles' IM Chattanooga win • IRONMAN World Championships TrainerRoad plans…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 119 – Live from Interbike with special guest, Dan Empfield
In this special episode we spoke with the God Father of triathlon innovation, Dan Empfield, at Interbike in Las Vegas, NV. Topics covered in this episode: •…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 118 – Cross Vegas Review with Special Guest: Keegan Swenson
• How to race with a bent derailleur hanger • The one thing you shouldn’t do right before a race • Why your disc brakes may be rubbing • How much aggression is…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 117 – Cross Vegas Preview with special guest: Keegan Swenson
Keegan Swenson (Cannondale 3Rox), #2 ranked pro XC racer in the USA, joins us for his take on cyclocross and a preview of Cross Vegas. Topics covered in this…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 116 – 3 types of motivation, how long does fitness last, beginner crits & more
• Join us and author Matt Fitzgerald in person for a live podcast recording! Saturday, November 4, 2017, at Rapha Cycle Club in San Francisco, CA! • XC MTB…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 115 – More carbs = more speed, cold weather tips, power data from the pros
• How more carbohydrate actually improves performance • Updated mobile apps! • Depleted glycogen stores vs. skipping breakfast • What it takes to win Park City…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 114 – How much racing is too much, rest intervals, crossfit & more
- Join us and author Matt Fitzgerald in person for a live podcast recording! Saturday, November 4, 2017, @ Rapha Cycle Club in San Francisco, CA - Nate's new…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 113 – Different FTPs, bike fits, visualization and more!
• Live podcast recording at Rapha Cycle Club in San Francisco Nov. 4! • Why Breck Epic is one of the hardest races in the world • Nate's new approach to…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 112 – Transitioning to CX season, trainer maintenance, brick workouts & more
• How to transition to cyclocross season • The effects of humidity on heat training? • Could the Trek Domane be a gravel bike? • Should you maintain your smart…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 111 – Singletrack 6 - Recap
The dust has settled and Coach Chad, Jonathan and Nate share their final thoughts on Singletrack 6. Topics covered in this episode: - How to travel to a race…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 110 – Singletrack 6 - Stage 5
Stage 5 of Singletrack 6 took an unexpected turn. Tune into this super quick episode to see what we learned. Topics covered in this episode: – Maintaining…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 109 – Singletrack 6 - Stage 4
The Queen Stage is in the books! Only two stages left of Singletrack 6, but does Jonathan have two stages left in him? Topics covered in this episode: • Using…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 108 – Singletrack 6 - Stage 3
Stage 3 was the highest stage yet and nearly 100% singletrack, and Coach Chad is back! Topics covered in this episode: • Big pre-race breakfast or constant…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 107 – Singletrack 6 - Stage 2
Stage 2 started hard and remained technical throughout with plenty of riders being caught out by rugged terrain and technical climbs. Topics covered in this…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 106 – Singletrack 6 - Stage 1
Stage 1 is done & dusted, and it left its mark with some serious shake-ups moving forward. Topics covered in this episode: • How not to start a race • Is…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 105 – Singletrack 6 - Race preview, stage race prep & more
• Upcoming daily podcasts! • How training for a technical MTB race is different • How to overcome fear on a mountain bike • Different ways to taper for a race…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 104 – How to read a race, get upgrade points, and how to build bike skill
• Why maple syrup could be good mid-ride fuel • Pacing a mountain bike TT • How to manage performance on a hot day • Why even XC riders should go ride lifts at…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 103 – How to Get Faster with Heat Training
Take a deep dive into heat training to learn how it can make you a faster cyclist in hot and cool conditions. - How much does heat affect cycling performance?…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 102 – How to get faster watching The Tour, why fit people burn more calories
• Why do you want to eat more during rest days or weeks? • Should recovery rides feel hard? • Why are you not good at long climbs? • Bike setup, pacing and…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 101 – Epic Rides Carson City Off-Road – Race recap, heat management & more
• Epic Rides Carson City Off-Road recap • How to pace a long MTB race • How to save energy in a mountain bike race • The effects of extreme heat on human…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 100 – Epic Rides Carson City Off-Road – Race prep, course recon & more
• Epic Rides Carson City Off-Road course preview • How to prioritize races • How to set a time goal for an MTB race • What to know before you pre-ride a course…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 99– Shortcuts to fitness, sleep hacks and how elevation really affects you
• Will taking 3 days off in a row hurt your fitness? • Can you fit two weeks worth of training into one? • Why you can't complete long intervals • Sleep hacks…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 98 – TrainerRoad Podcast – Lost & Found Gravel Grinder Recap
• What to know before you race the Lost & Found Gravel Grinder • Should you warm up before a gravel race? • How to know if positioning is key for your race •…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 97 – TrainerRoad Podcast
• What Coach Chad learned from his trip to The Giro • What Nate has learned about geometry and bike setup • How to build corner speed • How to pace an XC race…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 96 – TrainerRoad Podcast
• Is walking your dog recovery? • Is a carbon, full-suspension XC bike worth the cost? • How to fit your training into lunch breaks • Is active recovery…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 95 – TrainerRoad Podcast
• How to train for criteriums • The best way to train for cyclocross • How to pace a long time trial or bike split • Does riding the trainer cause unique…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 94 – TrainerRoad Podcast
• DEXA vs. BodPod • Knee pain rehabilitation for cyclists • Coach Chad is going to The Giro! • Is lactate a myth? • What causes pain during a hard effort? • Is…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 93 – TrainerRoad Podcast
• Coach Chad's fasted training • Why just riding inside or just riding outside is not the best approach • Nate's high calorie experiment • Counting calories…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 92 – TrainerRoad Podcast
• Nate's sleep study results • How sleep can affect your performance on the bike • Are allergy drops worth it? • Muscle biopsy update • Lost & Found Gravel…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 91 – TrainerRoad Podcast – Special Guest: Clif Bar Team's Pete "Thor" Morris
• TrainerRoad is hiring! www.TrainerRoad.com/jobs • Athen's Twilight Criterium preview • Criterium race strategy • How to know if you should get in a breakaway…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 90 – TrainerRoad Podcast
• Our new training tool! chillow.trainerroad.com • Nate's weird anti-snoring test • Muscle biopsy update • How to pick your races based off of your strengths •…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 89 – TrainerRoad Podcast
• Nate's sleep study • H24 Camp recap • How to know when to change your A-Race • New Build and Century Plans • How to train with a broken collarbone • What…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 88 - TrainerRoad Podcast – Special Guest: H24 Cycling Director Phil Mooney
• How to form a cycling team • What is the role of a Director (Directeur Sportif, or DS)? • What is the objective of a team camp? • How to structure a team…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 87 – TrainerRoad Podcast
• Strategies for how to recover mentally after a crash • How to transfer your indoor fitness outside • What type of fitness you should expect in the Base Phase…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 86 – TrainerRoad Podcast
• Is it normal to have your wheel lift off the ground in a sprint? • Should you buy a used power meter? • Are dropper posts beneficial for road riding? • What…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 85 – TrainerRoad Podcast
• How to check your equipment after a crash • How to know if your carbon frame is broken • The effects of mental fortitude on racing • How to shorten your…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 84 – TrainerRoad Podcast
• Nate's Chico Stage Race Report • How to fit in group rides or races into your training plan • Is it normal to feel fatigued when returning to training after…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 83 – TrainerRoad Podcast
• Why are you getting dropped in races? • What type of fitness do you need for crit racing? • Do pro riders try to steal other riders data? • How to mess up…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 82 – TrainerRoad Podcast – Road vs. Crit Racing With The Clif Bar Team
• How to train for criterium vs. road racing • The importance of addressing limiters for road racing • How to discover and address limiters • What off-the-bike…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 81 – TrainerRoad Podcast
• TrainerRoad Podcast Ride Day! • What are "openers"? • How to train the day before a race • How to train if you don't plan on racing • Should you take an FTP…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 80 - TrainerRoad Podcast
• Nate's ISRAMAN performance • ISRAMAN Review • What's the best way to shave your legs? • Is it necessary to take time off between training plans? • Why lower…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 079 - TrainerRoad Podcast
• Crossfit and FTP Testing • Which gearing is best for big climbs? • Is expensive cycling kit worth it? • How to prepare for a multi-day stage race or camp •…
Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoadAsk a Cycling Coach: 078 - TrainerRoad Podcast
The Nate episode! • Nate, Chad and Jonathan's VO2 max & RMR test results • How to prepare for physiological testing • Nate's racing ISRAMAN! (full-distance…