MTB World Champion Kate Courtney joins the podcast to give you the insights to what it takes to be a World Champion including how she builds resilience through mental training, how she is able to quickly recover from crashes, why she uses strength training to get faster and more in Episode 272 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Cape Epic deep dive into...
Aug 20, 2020•1 hr 45 min
How to quickly recognize and treat hyponatremia, how to get faster with a low TSS training plan, how EPO and your hematocrit affect your performance and more in Episode 271 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: How to recognize and treat hyponatremia Tips to get the most benefit from caffeine for training and racing How EPO and your hematocrit affect your...
Aug 13, 2020•2 hr 2 min
Special guest Jesse Fortson from The Successful Athletes Podcast (https://youtu.be/jSlKA3dBQfs) joins Jonathan and Pete to delve into the science of his weight loss journey, how to find the right diet for you, nutrition tips to ensure you lose weight and get faster and more in Episode 270 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: General guidelines for the id...
Aug 06, 2020•2 hr
MTB Pro Alex Wild joins the team to discuss how he balances riding pro MTB and a full-time job, how he uses analytics to improve every aspect of his mountain biking ecosystem from equipment to nutrition and training, a breakdown of Alex’s setup with the new Specialized Epic and more in Episode 269 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: How Alex started rid...
Jul 30, 2020•1 hr 22 min
Finding the right cycling workouts to help you lose weight, how a year of training and no racing will affect your performance, the most common cycling myths debunked and more in Episode 268 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: A safety first reminder from Coach Jonathan How a year of no racing affects your fitness How to lose weight through cycling train...
Jul 23, 2020•2 hr 5 min
The difference between your VO2 Max power and Max 1 minute power, how to get the most benefit from your training zones, why training can make you lightheaded and more in Episode 267 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Etiquette tips for doing TrainerRoad's Outside Workouts Why you can handle higher blood sugar levels during exercise The difference betwe...
Jul 16, 2020•2 hr 4 min
Do carbs stop you from burning fat, why TSS doesn’t increase linearly, how to plan and recover from a training camp and more in Episode 266 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Live Ramp Test Recap Why TSS doesn’t increase linearly Do carbs stop you from burning fat? How to plan and recover from a training camp Training slow cadence for climbing More tra...
Jul 09, 2020•2 hr 1 min
Shequaya Bailey and Marty Merritt from The Black Foxes join the podcast to discuss the goals of their organization, The Black Foxes, plus riding in wet conditions, racing and training with a fixed gear bike and more in Episode 265 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Shequaya Bailey and Marty Merrit from The Black Foxes join the Ask a Cycling Coach Podca...
Jul 02, 2020•2 hr 10 min
Learn how to analyze your power curve to help direct your training, what to do to end a plateau in your fitness, a deep dive into if training your ability to handle a higher cognitive load will make you faster and more in Episode 264 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: How to push past plateaus in your fitness Why you don’t need to train as long as your...
Jun 25, 2020•2 hr 13 min
Justin Williams from L39ION of Los Angeles joins the team to break down his career, sprint tactics, and more in Episode 263 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Donate to L39ION of Los Angeles: https://www.gofundme.com/f/pride-of-the-people-l39ion-of-los-angeles ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Special Guest Justin Williams joins The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! How to setup a leadout t...
Jun 18, 2020•2 hr 25 min
Training tips to increase your peak sprint power, how to sustainably push your physical and mental limits, techniques to improve your comfort on the bike and more in Episode 262 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: A recap on Round 3 of the LIVE Group Ramp Test What happened to Nate? Jonathan’s new tip to improve your Outside Workouts Training tips to im...
Jun 11, 2020•2 hr
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Jun 04, 2020•9 min
Why bonking on your rides is not making you faster, tips to increase your FTP while riding outside with TrainerRoad's Outside Workouts Feature, the coaches' predictions for racing Cape Epic in 2021 and more in Episode 261 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: The coaches’ expectations for Cape Epic 2021 Why bonking on your rides is not making you faster H...
May 28, 2020•1 hr 55 min
Precision Hydration's Andy Blow joins the podcast this week to discuss all things hydration, including dealing with muscle cramps, balancing your sodium levels, women's specific hydration and more in Episode 260 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: About Andy Blow and How Precision Hydration started How to increase your sweat rate if needed for your even...
May 21, 2020•1 hr 49 min
A sneak preview of a totally new podcast from TrainerRoad – the Successful Athletes Podcast! A look into the preparation and execution of the Everesting World Record by Stans Pivot's and Monster Hydro's Keegan Swenson. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Keegan's ride file: https://www.trainerroad.com/app/career/keegels/rides/81082796-everest-fkt-i-think-i-officially-hit-everest-around-7-42-i-am-100-shelled- -----------...
May 19, 2020•44 min
Why training all your energy systems in one workout is not efficient training, using heart rate data to tell if you are getting faster, maintaining healthy cycling habits and more in Episode 259 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Takeaways from the Coaches' latest Group Ramp Test Why training all your energy systems in one workout is not efficient trai...
May 14, 2020•1 hr 52 min
Training and planning tips to reach peak fitness at your goal event, how to build your FTP and increase endurance for long efforts, techniques to manage a high training load and more in Episode 258 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: How to properly setup your training plan for peak fitness at your goal event The physiological differences between cyclin...
May 07, 2020•2 hr 42 min
The mechanics of how your body pulls glycogen from the muscles for energy, recovery tips for triathletes to ensure they are getting faster in all 3 sports, tips for optimal breathing while cycling and more in Episode 257 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: How to write out workout structure The mechanics of how your body pulls glycogen from the muscles ...
Apr 30, 2020•2 hr 37 min
Techniques to improve recovery and get the most from your rest week, how to transition to cycling from powerlifting to be fast and strong, why you should be using an electrolyte or carbohydrate sports drink while cycling and more in Episode 256 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Why only two days of intense workouts can make you faster Using your healt...
Apr 23, 2020•2 hr 1 min
How to use carb cycling for endurance athletes, a deeper look into sweetspot training, how genetics and age affects performance and more in Episode 255 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: The effect of exercise on traumatic brain injury induced depression How to keep your training flexible with a busy schedule Training and dietary tips for junior riders...
Apr 16, 2020•2 hr 28 min
Training and pacing tips for your first century, tips to find the optimal bike fit for power and aerodynamics, the most efficient way to pace a climb and more in Episode 254 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Ramp Tests are coming to Group Workouts! Training your strengths vs weaknesses Training and pacing tips for your first century How to properly pa...
Apr 09, 2020•2 hr
Group Workouts are here so you can train and get faster with your friends, plus optimal indoor cycling setups for all budgets, how to add volume to your training and more in Episode 253 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Group Workouts are here! Tips to use one power meter between two bikes What it takes to stay adapted to your TT position Indoor train...
Apr 02, 2020•1 hr 44 min
Why you feel better after doing a workout, the science and structure behind VO2 Max training, the effect of training and activity on caffeine processing rates plus more in Episode 252 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: How to use Plan Builder to adjust your training to account for canceled events Tips to stay productive while training and working from ...
Mar 26, 2020•2 hr 13 min
What to do if your events are canceled, tips to nail your outside workouts, the effect of hormonal birth control on training and performance plus more in Episode 251 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: What to do if your events are canceled Techniques to continue training your swim if your local pool is closed Why workouts are usually structured for one...
Mar 21, 2020•2 hr 5 min
Special guest Justin Rossi from The Chase joins us to discuss his transition to triathlon and answer your training questions. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Special guest Justin Rossi from The Chase! What it means when you only make small improvements in your FTP How to handle a feed zone without support Pre-workout non-processed food options The optimal time to start training in the...
Mar 12, 2020•1 hr 47 min
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 Episode 249 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Why you don't need openers for the Ramp Test Moving through the field on narrow roads Pacing rolling climbs to keep your momentum What essentials to b...
Mar 04, 2020•1 hr 45 min
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 Episode 248 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Takeaways from The Valley of the Sun Stage Race Nutrition tips for stage racing and multiple races in one day What to do between races on the same day...
Feb 27, 2020•1 hr 56 min
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 win and more in Episode 247 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Why dominant teams are so hard to challenge in a bike race How a good sprint leadout train shuts down attacks Why it is so hard to ...
Feb 25, 2020•34 min
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 the stage 3 criterium and more in Episode 246 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: • How Keegan and Ryan launched a big breakaway and what they learned • How Legion of Los Angeles lost almost thei...
Feb 17, 2020•26 min
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 race strategies going into stage 2 and more in Episode 245 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: Special guests Keegan Swenson and Ryan Standish are with the TrainerRoad Crew at Valley of the Sun! A r...
Feb 15, 2020•19 min
