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 covered in Episode 244 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Nate's takeaways from his first races of the season How music during training can improve performance Are tubular wheels worth the hassle? T...
Feb 06, 2020•2 hr 10 min
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 in Episode 243 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Takeaways from the first race of the season Using Plan Builder to train for a race with little time Should cyclists be worried about "adaptive mus...
Jan 30, 2020•1 hr 45 min
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 Episode 242 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Pete's takeaways from The Coast Ride Tips to find the best gravel bike for you Setting expectations for the first race of the season How to add aerobic ...
Jan 23, 2020•2 hr 5 min
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 Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Nate's tips to train while traveling Avoiding overtraining when you feel fresh and want to push it Planning effective training on a time-crunched schedule Pro tips to be succe...
Jan 16, 2020•2 hr 11 min
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 Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: How to plan your training for a season with multiple A races How to fit weight training into your cycling season Pro tips for muscle activation and correct mechanics Does Olympic distance triath...
Jan 09, 2020•2 hr 23 min
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 Episode 239 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: A beginner's checklist to be successful with indoor cycling How to set goals for the coming season The coaches review their own New Year's resolutions...
Jan 02, 2020•2 hr 4 min
Special guest Amber Pierce joins the team to discuss injury prevention by foam rolling vs stretching, maintaining stability in cross winds, developing a team race strategy and more in Episode 238 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: How to use Plan Builder to prep for your event with little time Do endurance rides hurt your sprint power? What data fields...
Dec 24, 2019•2 hr 15 min
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 races and more in Episode 237 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Amber Pierce is back! Plan Builder is now available! The pros and cons of a CX bike vs a road bike What to do if you can't put out th...
Dec 19, 2019•2 hr 2 min
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 Episode 236 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: New features on TrainerRoad! How to train for races with fast starts Is there a calorie limit for "fasted" rides? The benefits of doing cool-downs Ti...
Dec 11, 2019•1 hr 59 min
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 The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: The do's and don'ts of fast group rides Is enduro riding quality training for an XC mountain biker? How to pace intervals to get the most from your workouts Why bein...
Dec 05, 2019•2 hr 8 min
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 Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: How long should your off season be? Why you should not immediately start a Build Phase after time off Deep dive on how and when you should fuel your workouts Is it bad to change position during ...
Nov 27, 2019•2 hr 2 min
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 Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Is the "fat burning zone" a myth? Food sensitivities vs food allergies Are dairy products bad for performance? How to ride rollers Dealing with injury and returning to trainin...
Nov 21, 2019•1 hr 56 min
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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: How to modify training for athletes with anemia What indoor workouts suit rollers better than a trainer? Healthy eating tips that the coaches use Do lighter riders need ...
Nov 14, 2019•1 hr 53 min
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 The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: How to deal with heartburn during intense exercise Could a road racer build fitness by just doing the bike workouts of a tri plan? How to reach an optimal body com...
Oct 31, 2019•2 hr 3 min
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 endurance performance, how to alter your taper for specific races and much more. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Kona athletes recap from Ironman World Champs Coach Jonathan's experience of being hit by a car Integrating standin...
Oct 24, 2019•1 hr 59 min
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 power meters may look like. Tune in to hear Scott's insights in episode 229 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: What is inside a power meter? How are power meters calibrated in the factory? Can th...
Oct 17, 2019•32 min
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 before the race is the last thing he expected. Regardless, he is not going to let it slow him down. Tune in to hear Nate's experience and his feelings going into IRONMAN World Championships. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Nate's sta...
Oct 12, 2019•44 min
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, and course knowledge to be as fast as ever. Tune in to hear exactly how John has prepared for IRONMAN World Championships. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: John by the numbers How John qualified for IronMan Kona Balancing life, wo...
Oct 11, 2019•53 min
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 faster than ever. Tune in to learn from Norman's experience as he prepares for IRONMAN World Championships. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: What it feels like to win an IronMan Can athletes be successful on a mid-volume plan? How ...
Oct 10, 2019•33 min
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 all figured out. Now, time to make it happen. Tune in to hear all Scott's insights as he prepares for IRONMAN World Championships. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: How Scott first got into triathlon Balancing training, work, and...
Oct 09, 2019•36 min
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 triathlon by using efficient training methods to prepare for Kona all the way from Sweden. Tune in to learn from all of her hard work for IRONMAN World Championships. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: How Frida started racing triathl...
Oct 08, 2019•34 min
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 and recovery, how to manage over-training and much more. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Elevation's effect on training and recovery How to make the most of your off-season? How Nate got his Cat 2 upgrade in one season Does low-v...
Oct 03, 2019•1 hr 57 min
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 prevention and much more. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Kelly Starrett is here to discuss how mobility can make us faster! What is the difference between mobility and flexibility? Should cyclists focus on flexibility? Functiona...
Sep 26, 2019•59 min
Andy Blow of Precision Hydration joins us for a deep dive into hydration, sweating, cramping and more. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE • What really causes cramps? • How do you accurately test sweat rates? • Is it necessary to replace sodium in the mornings? • What influence does recent nutrition have on sweat tests? • How to test hydration levels on a daily basis • Is there an ideal s...
Sep 17, 2019•1 hr 29 min
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 performance with the menstrual cycle and much more. Episode 220 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast is live! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE Amber Pierce joins the podcast team for Episode 220! News and updates from Eurobike Why not ...
Sep 12, 2019•2 hr 5 min
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 training tech. Tune in and get faster on your favorite podcast app! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE DC Rainmaker is here to talk tech! Aerodynamic testing with aero sensors How to test the accuracy of your power meter Why are there not ...
Sep 05, 2019•44 min
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 limiters as a time trialist, how to tell if you've reached peak fitness and much more. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE Why Enduro is such a cool and hard racing format How to pace a cyclocross race Efficiency tips for cyclocross Pr...
Aug 29, 2019•1 hr 56 min
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 valuable training adaptations, why cramping actually happens and why it is so hard to avoid, how quickly you lose different types of fitness. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE How to fix tubeless flats in a race When to train inside a...
Aug 22, 2019•2 hr 6 min
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 cornering and jumping. Episode 216 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast is live! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE Congratulations to the Stans Pivot Pro MTB Team Coach Jonathan's Leadville 100 Race Recap Equipment tips for the Leadvill...
Aug 14, 2019•2 hr 21 min
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 that, what happens in your body during a warmup, what speed wobbles actually are and how to avoid them, and much more! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE TrainerRoad athletes going to World Championships! Legs vs. cardio: what is your...
Aug 08, 2019•2 hr 4 min
