Ask A Cycling Coach - Trainerroad Podcast

Learn from Amber Pierce, Alex Wild and Pete Morris how they read a race like a pro, how much time you need to recover between A-Races, how to use injuries to get faster and much more in Episode 295 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! Find mentioned studies and products from this episode: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum ------------------------------------------------------------------ ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals. Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/33cAtM1Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3i7niAdGet Started: https://bit.ly/3mZTetS ------------------------------------------------------------------ TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE Intro 0:00 How to get more out of your training calendar 3:40 How to balance riding, training, and racing 14:39 How to use an injury to get faster 27:18 How to re

How do artificial sweeteners fuel training, and are they good for athletes, tips for DIY races and match racing strategy, a deep dive on nutrient timing and how it affects training and much more in Episode 294 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! Find mentioned studies and products from this episode: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum ------------------------------------------------------------------ ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals. Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/33cAtM1Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3i7niAdGet Started: https://bit.ly/3mZTetS ------------------------------------------------------------------ TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE • DIY Race Tips • Tactics for Match Races and small breakaways • Equipment choices that make you faster • How to give and receive criticism as an athl

How quickly do you lose fitness and how quickly does it come back, do you get better at recovering as your training experience increases, how to improve your mental relationship with cycling and much more in Episode 293 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! Alex Wild's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexwildmtb Find mentioned studies and products from this episode: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum   ------------------------------------------------------------------ ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.   Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/33cAtM1Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3i7niAdGet Started: https://bit.ly/3mZTetS   ------------------------------------------------------------------   TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE Coach Chad’s 2021 New Year’s Resolutions Do you get better at recoveri

Training for KOMs/QOMs can be a great fallback plan for event cancellations, but how do you train for such a unique effort? We’ll cover this and how to strategically increase your training volume, how to adapt to morning workouts and much more in Episode 292 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast!   Find mentioned studies and products from this episode: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum   ------------------------------------------------------------------   ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM   TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.   Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/33cAtM1Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3i7niAdGet Started: https://bit.ly/3mZTetS   ------------------------------------------------------------------   TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE   Jonathan’s new XC race bike• What Jonathan learned testing multiple XC bikes back to

Weight goals can seem like they are at odds with power goals, but there is a healthy way to achieve both. We’ll cover this as well as whether it is better to struggle through a workout or bail early, what is the definition of “junk miles” and if they have a place in training, and much more. Tune in now to Episode 291 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast!   Find mentioned studies and products from this episode: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum   ------------------------------------------------------------------   ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM   TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.   Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/33cAtM1Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3i7niAdGet Started: https://bit.ly/3mZTetS   ------------------------------------------------------------------   TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE   • Introduction 0:00• New Y

Thank you to each and every one of your for tuning into the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast every week. It means the world to us ❤️. It's been a hard year in many ways, but we hope training has helped you find balance and progress amidst challenge. Looking forward to more uncertainty in the year ahead, we hope you can apply what you've learned from this year and reach new heights in 2021. Happy Holidays and happy training from the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast crew!

SARMS are banned substances surrounded by plenty of confusion, so what do we actually know about them? Tune in for a deep dive into SARMS, DIY nutrition products that are cheap and accessible, and how to reduce inflammation but still prioritize recovery.   Find mentioned studies and products from this episode: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum   ------------------------------------------------------------------   ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM   TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.   Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/33cAtM1Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3i7niAdGet Started: https://bit.ly/3mZTetS   ------------------------------------------------------------------   TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE   What are SARMS, the side effects, and why are they illegal? 18:09 How much inflammation is too much and is it necessary to ge

Are recovery drinks necessary if you are already topped off on carbohydrate, how to recover from overtraining, why stage races may be the best races to start with for beginners and much more in this episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.   Find mentioned studies and products from this episode: TrainerRoad Forum   ------------------------------------------------------------------   ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM   TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.   Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/33cAtM1Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3i7niAdGet Started: https://bit.ly/3mZTetS   ------------------------------------------------------------------   TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE   Intro and Updates 0:00 - 24:29 Are stage races bad for beginners?24:29 - 39:41 When to increase training volume 39:41 - 51:54 Do you need a recovery drin

What is the best crank length for cycling and how does it affect your power, how to achieve mastery of cycling skills and is muscle soreness a requirement for effective strength training. All this and more in Episode 287 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.   Find mentioned studies and products from this episode: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum   ------------------------------------------------------------------   ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM   TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.   Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/33cAtM1Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3i7niAdGet Started: https://bit.ly/3mZTetS   ------------------------------------------------------------------   TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE   How to know which skills to focus on• How to achieve mastery of a skill How to set effective goals• Insider tips to getting

Post-workout recovery routines that make you faster, what to do when you are setting PRs before your goal event, how to find motivation to train and help motivate others and much more in Episode 286 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.   Find mentioned studies and products from this episode: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum   ------------------------------------------------------------------   ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM   TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.   Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/33cAtM1Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3i7niAdGet Started: https://bit.ly/3mZTetS   ------------------------------------------------------------------   TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE   What to do if you’ve met your goals earlier than anticipated How to avoid burnout with junior athletes What changing your cycling cleat position

Is low cadence more naturally efficient than high cadence, how to perform in high-pressure situations, the hosts’ favorite equipment choices and more in episode 285 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast!   Find mentioned studies and products from this episode: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum   ------------------------------------------------------------------   ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM   TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.   Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/33cAtM1Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3i7niAdGet Started: https://bit.ly/3mZTetS   ------------------------------------------------------------------   TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE   Is low cadence more efficient? How to avoid choking The hosts’ favorite tires Strength training during recovery weeks• What bottle cages are best?• How to pace a long time trial

How to get faster without a power meter, what a low heart rate actually means, a practical guide to Sweet Spot training and more in Episode 284 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast!   Find mentioned studies and products from this episode: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum   ------------------------------------------------------------------   ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM   TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.   Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/33cAtM1Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3i7niAdGet Started: https://bit.ly/3mZTetS   ------------------------------------------------------------------   TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE   What Nate learned at Lee McCormick’s clinic in Moab, UT How to make fire road descending less sketchy How to climb steep terrain on a mountain bike• How to recover from a concussion Getting faster wit

How to stay motivated after a loss, a deep dive on triathlon transitions, pacing climbs and bike splits and much more in this special episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast with Sika Henry! Sika's Successful Athlete's Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/P4RKM2v4NhU Find mentioned studies and products from this episode: TrainerRoad Forum ------------------------------------------------------------------ ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEMTrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.• Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/33cAtM1• Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3i7niAd• Get Started: https://bit.ly/3mZTetS------------------------------------------------------------------ TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE• How to not go out too early • How to pace a long climb • Pacing a half-IRONMAN bike split • Swim drills and tips that make you faster • How

How to be a tough athlete, pro tips for the final kilometer of a race and why you lose most sprints, why you feel slower after a recovery week and much more with new guest host Ivy Audrain! Find mentioned studies and products from this episode: TrainerRoad Forum ------------------------------------------------------------------ ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEMTrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.• Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/33cAtM1• Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3i7niAd• Get Started: https://bit.ly/3mZTetS------------------------------------------------------------------ TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE• New guest host Ivy Audrain! • How to fix low back pain on the bike • How to pick a training plan for the Specialty Phase • How not to get boxed in during a sprint • Pro tips for the final kilometer of a race • Bunch spr

What happens when you do high intensity efforts during base training, what it was like for Amber to be a pro domestique, and tips for beginner racers on their first year of racing and mountain bike stage races. Tune into Episode 281 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast for this and more! Find mentioned studies and products from this episode: TrainerRoad Forum ------------------------------------------------------------------ ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEMTrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.• Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/33cAtM1• Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3i7niAd• Get Started: https://bit.ly/3mZTetS------------------------------------------------------------------ TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE• Off-season plans for the hosts • How to plan an off-season • First season tips for beginners • MTB stage race tips from Al

Why is asthma so prevalent in endurance sports, how to time your strength training with endurance training, ideal race-day nutrition and more in Episode 280 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Find mentioned studies and products from this episode: TrainerRoad Forum ------------------------------------------------------------------ ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEMTrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.• Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/33cAtM1• Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3i7niAd• Get Started: https://bit.ly/3mZTetS------------------------------------------------------------------ TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE• Successful Athletes Podcast• Should the hosts race Lotoja?• Amber's nutrition principles• What an ideal day of nutrition looks like• How strength training affects endurance training• The science behind cell-signaling

Giant Factory Racing’s Eliot Jackson joins us to break down what makes pro Downhill racers unique and how average cyclists can learn from them, as well as a discussion on his Grow Cycling Foundation and how we can support them to make cycling more inclusive.   Find mentioned studies and products from this episode: https://bit.ly/3nuXGkH    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM   TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.   Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/33cAtM1  Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3i7niAd  Get Started: https://bit.ly/3mZTetS    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:   Eliot Jackson’s background in m

Building your fitness to improve your watts/kilo, how to prepare for rides that finish with steep climbs, how to train for team time trials and more in Episode 278 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.   Find mentioned studies and products from this episode: https://bit.ly/3jczqRw  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Building your fitness to improve your watts/kilo How to prepare for rides that finish with steep climbs How to train and practice for a team time trial Which Base Training is best: Sweet Spot or Traditional Base? Why road cyclists use smaller bottles than triathletes How to not litter while riding Derailleur adjustment and maintenance tips Is Beers With Chad coming back? More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO M

How your body type and muscle fiber composition relates to your cycling training, improving your power and speed on descents, how to train for repeatability in races and more in Episode 277 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: How your body type relates to your cycling training How to train for repeatability in a race Adjusting your training when life gets stressful Improving your power and speed on descents How oval chainrings affect power meter readings The difference between a warm-up and an opener Why weightlifting can help your muscular endurance More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO

Retired pro cyclist Ben Jacques-Maynes joins the podcast to discuss what he learned about motivation, nutrition, training, injuries, how to maximize success and more in Episode 276 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: What Ben learned as a mountain biker that helped him in road racing How Ben became a pro cyclist What pro cycling is actually like How to maintain motivation when racing against the odds Why losing too much weight makes you slower How to recover from an injury Why Ben won more races when he started weighing more What it takes to get a podium finish in a stage of the Tour of California How to recognize and manage disordered eating How to manage a healthy relationship with food and cycling More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------