Video Link: https://youtu.be/z2HXE1-il_Q TrainerRoad YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TrainerRoad TrainerRoad Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad TrainerRoad TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/TrainerRoad Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (02:00) Hannah’s learnings from her 2023 season and what she will chang...
Nov 23, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Click here to watch our latest video about Science-backed nutrition plans for cyclists! TrainerRoad YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TrainerRoad TrainerRoad Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad TrainerRoad TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/TrainerRoad Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google...
Nov 16, 2023•1 min
This episode is best watched on YouTube. Watch it now here: https://youtu.be/8hY9qeBQEiY Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (0:44) How do you compare against other cyclists? (3:36) How does age affect your power to weight ratio? (8:46) New Plan Builder Custom Duration feature (11:07) New Masters Plans! (13:20) How to u...
Nov 09, 2023•28 min
Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (01:36) Ketones explained (04:29) Recent research on ketones in endurance sport (18:44) When are ketones best used? (29:18) How to get rid of back pain on the bike (42:06) How to find the ideal race weight (53:54) Creatine & Cramps (01:01:50) TrainerRoad Hot Takes RESOURCES MENTIO...
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 21 min
Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (0:49) What is willpower and does it decrease after hard tasks? (4:10) Does glucose availability limit willpower? (6:33) Does belief in willpower as a limited resource limit your abilities? (8:30) Habits that bu...
Oct 26, 2023•32 min
Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (1:00) Quick guide on what to do if you can’t put out as much power indoors (10:32) Science-backed recommendations for cyclists on how to take an off-season (42:40) Adding extra riding to your training plan: Should you do it? (55:36) Why do you taste blood in your mouth during hard ef...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 19 min
Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (0:22) Hannah won a XC Marathon World cup! Here's what she learned (19:46) What makes your weight fluctuate in training and what to do about it (33:15) Should you avoid heat adaptation right before an event? (42:34) Is there a way to "short-cut" race experience? (56:42) How to manage ...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (0:37) Product update from Nate – Apple Sync and Apple Workouts (8:03) Should wheel-on trainers even be a consideration in 2023? (12:23) Will indoor training damage a full suspension bike? (12:59) What fan do you recommend for indoor training? (14:41) Do any of the podcast hosts recom...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 32 min
Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (0:40) Sarah’s athletic and educational background (1:20) Why are pro cyclists using nicotine in their training?! (12:36) How we tested sodium bicarbonate products in-house (26:58) The impact of temporary caloric restriction on our metabolism (33:37) Why the amount of carbs in your re...
Sep 28, 2023•49 min
Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (1:49) Getting to know Zach Calton (16:17) Pro tips on how to make threshold training less miserable and more productive (31:23) Can antacids make you faster? (45:36) Zach and Ryan’s favorite ways to train repeatability (55:36) How to train for a race series / a lot of races in a shor...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 20 min
Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (01:08) Gravel National Championships discussion with Tobin (13:10) Ivy’s UCI Cyclocross racing plans for this season (22:20) Tobin’s warmup for cyclocross (24:00) Ivy’s tips for pre-riding a course, and whether it’s more important than a warmup (25:41) Tobin’s tips for how to learn a...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (02:01) Are you carb loading incorrectly? (13:41) Do you need to drink electrolytes if you eat enough sodium before and after training? (26:12) What is the best macronutrient ratio for getting faster on the bike? (37:52) Should you not count calories consumed during training? Watch ou...
Sep 07, 2023•54 min
Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (0:50) Hannah’s tips for steep climbs (3:30) Hannah’s analysis of her race at Leadville (5:50) Should you go with an early move, or stick to a conservative pacing plan? (8:00) What to do if you realized you missed the key move in a race (12:30) Why Hannah chose to take time off in the...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED (0:00) Welcome! (2:21) Why you need to do strength training (9:26) Why you should do strength training in more than just the offseason (11:50) How often should you do strength training every week? (14:56) Should you do strength training on hard days or easy days? (29:20) How to avoid DOMS (34:09) Can...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 54 min
Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google LINKS MENTIONED Kate’s Successful Athletes Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/-iLRvK71Seg OTHER LINKS Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/k3IIJqNxNMo Subscribe to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast below! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotifysogf iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc...
Aug 23, 2023•15 min
Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: (0:00) Welcome! (0:34) Sofia’s interview (22:46) Tobin’s interview (28:36) Keegan’s interview ITEMS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Sofia’s Instagram Sofia’s Strava Sofia’s Leadville file Tobin’s Instagram Keegan’s Instagram Keegan’s Leadville File Santa Cruz ht.SQD’s Instagram Watch our l...
Aug 17, 2023•51 min
Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: (0:00) Welcome! (0:27) New AI FTP Detection and other product updates! (4:15) How Hannah is preparing to defend her Leadville title (11:53) Full deep dive into Leadville prep (38:11) Are all of us not consuming enough caffeine on race day? (1:06:41) Should you use DFA alpha 1 to find...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 50 min
hare the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: (0:00) Welcome! (0:33) Alex Larson’s take on using natural foods to fuel your rides (11:10) How to find the right gearing for a course (12:26) 2023 IRONMAN World Championships course discussion (22:57) How to ride descents blind (30:31) Have you reached a lifelong peak? (38:18) Does s...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 30 min
Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: (0:00) Welcome! (1:07) Race audit! Why did you cramp at the Downieville Classic [pacing, heat, elevation, nutrition strategy deep dive] (40:49) Do dropper posts belong on CX bikes? (46:30) Are tire inserts a good idea for cyclocross? (54:03) Why can’t I put out more power in race sta...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 44 min
Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: - Singletrack 6 website: https://trainerroad.cc/Singletrack6 - Stage 1: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage1 - Stage 2: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage2 - Stage 3: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage3 - Stage 4: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage4 - Stage 5: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage...
Jul 18, 2023•10 min
Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: - Singletrack 6 website: https://trainerroad.cc/Singletrack6 - Stage 1: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage1 - Stage 2: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage2 - Stage 3: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage3 - Stage 4: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage4 - Stage 5: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage...
Jul 17, 2023•14 min
Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: - Singletrack 6 website: https://trainerroad.cc/Singletrack6 - Stage 1: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage1 - Stage 2: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage2 - Stage 3: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage3 - Stage 4: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage4 - Stage 5: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage...
Jul 16, 2023•15 min
Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: - Singletrack 6 website: https://trainerroad.cc/Singletrack6 - Stage 1: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage1 - Stage 2: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage2 - Stage 3: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage3 - Stage 4: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage4 - Stage 5: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage...
Jul 15, 2023•14 min
Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: - Singletrack 6 website: https://trainerroad.cc/Singletrack6 - Stage 1: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage1 - Stage 2: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage2 - Stage 3: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage3 - Stage 4: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage4 - Stage 5: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage...
Jul 14, 2023•15 min
Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: - Singletrack 6 website: https://trainerroad.cc/Singletrack6 - Stage 1: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage1 - Stage 2: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage2 - Stage 3: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage3 - Stage 4: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage4 - Stage 5: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage...
Jul 13, 2023•13 min
Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: (0:00) A message from Ivy (0:19) Welcome! (1:46) How are Jonathan and Ivy training for Single Track 6? (17:14) Jonathan and Ivy’s bike setup (22:32) What equipment Jonathan and Ivy are bringing (29:45) What are Jonathan and Ivy’s kits? (38:00) Race day nutrition (41:30) What are Jona...
Jul 12, 2023•47 min
Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: (0:00) Welcome! (2:19) Suggestions from listeners: late night training (12:14) Guide to pre-race preparation (1:05:09) Should you prioritize cold drinks over overall drink volume? (1:15:01)Why does ride nutrition caffeine hit different? (1:22:48) Adjusting on the bike nutrition for h...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 41 min
Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: (0:00) Welcome! (0:20) Hannah’s Euro Race Block Learnings (10:35) How has the women’s field changed? (15:46) How to manage when expectations don’t match outcomes (20:07) How Hannah overcame Leogang’s steep climbs (27:38) Are wider tires slower? (38:12) How Hannah is mentally approach...
Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 32 min
Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: (0:00) Welcome! (3:07) Why you run out of energy at the end of long events and how to avoid it (25:29) Are there any downsides to heat adaptation? (36:16) How to crush your next stage race or multi-day ride (49:25) How to fuel late night workouts (57:00) Hot takes! RESOURCES MENTIONE...
Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 25 min
Share the podcast with your friends, and rate it 5-stars! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2 iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: (0:00) Welcome! (1:00) Keegan’s nutrition strategy at Unbound (22:17) What tools and spares did Keegan carry with him for Unbound (25:46) Unbound Gravel tire choice (31:54) How did Keegan get through the mud so well? (33:27) How to stop mud from accumulating on your bike (42:46) How ...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 31 min
