Strength Training, Heart Rate and Testing, Elevation & More – Ask a Cycling...
Team Clif Bar Racing’s Pete Morris joins us again as we go over Coach Chad’s strength training plan, how to gain weight and get faster, what your heart rate data means during a ramp test, and much...
View ArticleCape Epic, DOMS, Strategy with Sofía Gomez Villafañe – Ask a Cycling Coach 209
Special guest and 4x Argentine National Champion Sofía Gomez Villafañe of the Stans Pivot Pro Team joins us for a preview of Nate & Sofía's Cape Epic plans, a deep dive into DOMS, race strategy and...
View ArticleSprinting, FTP Increase, Leadville Equipment and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 210
Clif Bar Racing's Pete Morris will join us for a deep dive into the mechanics of a sprint, how much FTP increase you can expect in a year, equipment tips for the Leadville 100, how to regain motivation...
View ArticlePain Tolerance, Body Fat, Descending and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 211
What role pain tolerance plays in performance, a deep dive into body fat, how to increase confidence and speed in descents, plus your live questions will all be covered in Episode 211 of the Ask a...
View ArticleAerobic Metabolism 101, Openers, Tahoe Trail 100 and More – Ask a Cycling...
Join us for a livestream of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! We'll be discussing the basics of aerobic metabolism and how you can use it to make you faster, the physiological and psychological effects...
View ArticleGroup Ride Tactics, Green Tea, Overreaching and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 213
Group ride tactics to help you move through the field, how green tea affects endurance performance, how to recognize, overcome and avoid overreaching and much more, all covered in Episode 213 of the...
View ArticleNationals, VO2 Max, Rotating Mass and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 214
A guide to racing at high elevation, equipment tips and more for MTB National Championships at Winter Park, CO, why VO2 Max is misunderstood and how to use it, the science behind weight and rotating...
View ArticleLegs vs. Cardio, Warming Up, Speed Wobbles and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 215
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...
View ArticleLeadville Recap and Cornering Clinic with Lee McCormack – Ask a Cycling Coach...
World renown 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...
View ArticleHeat Training Risks, Cramping, Losing Fitness and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 217
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...
View ArticleEnduro, Limiters, Peaking Too Soon and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 218
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...
View ArticleTrainers, Power Meters and More with DC Rainmaker – Ask a Cycling Coach 219
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...
View ArticleCaffeine, Training with the Menstrual Cycle and More with Amber Pierce – Ask...
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...
View ArticleHydration, Sweat and Cramping with Precision Hydration's Andy Blow – Ask a...
Andy Blow of Precision Hydration joins us for a deep dive into hydration, sweating, cramping and more....
View ArticlePain, Stretching, Strength and more with The Ready State's Kelly Starrett –...
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....
View ArticleClimbing, Elevation, Over-Training and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 223
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...
View ArticleKona Special Interview – Frida Hedman – Ask a Cycling Coach 224
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...
View ArticleKona Special Interview – Scott Byram – Ask a Cycling Coach 225
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...
View ArticleKona Special Interview – Norman Banick – Ask a Cycling Coach 226
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...
View ArticleKona Special Interview – John Borton – Ask a Cycling Coach 227
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....
View ArticleKona Special Interview – Nate Zarlengo – Ask a Cycling Coach 228
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....
View ArticleA Power Meter Deep Dive with Special Guest 4iiii's Scott Cooper – Ask a...
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...
View ArticleKona Learnings, L-Carnitine's affect on Performance, Tapers and much more –...
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...
View ArticleOptimal Body Composition, Breakaway Teamwork, Heartburn and much more – Ask a...
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....
View ArticleTraining When Sick, Weight Gain to Build Power, Anemia and much more – Ask a...
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....
View ArticleUpgrading Categories, Fat Burning, Food Allergies and More – Ask a Cycling...
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....
View ArticleOff Season, Power Imbalances, Workout Fuel Timing and More – Ask a Cycling...
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....
View ArticleTactics for Bigger Riders, Extra Recovery, Racing a New Category and More –...
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....
View ArticleFast Start Races, Recovery from Training Late, Cell Signaling and More – Ask...
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...
View ArticleShort Workout Fuel, Bike Choice, Cobbled Races and More with Amber Pierce –...
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...
View ArticleInjury Prevention, Cross Winds, Tactics for Small Teams and More – Ask a...
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...
View ArticleGoal Setting, Beginner Tips, Weight Loss and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 239
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...
View ArticleStage Race Pro Tips, Long Distance Training, Muscle Activation and More – Ask...
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....
View ArticleLow Volume Training, Racing as a Solo Rider, Hydration and More – Ask a...
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....
View ArticleFirst Race Expectations, Beating the Breakaway, Rest Week Diets and More –...
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...
View ArticleRacing in Heavy Crosswinds, Adaptive Muscle Shortening, Commuting and More –...
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...
View ArticleMusic During Training, Eating in a Fast Race, Carb Loading and More – Ask a...
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...
View ArticleValley of the Sun Stage Race – Stage 1: Time Trial – Ask a Cycling Coach 245
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...
View ArticleValley of the Sun Stage Race – Stage 2: Road Race – Ask a Cycling Coach 246
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...
View ArticleHow to Race Dominant Teams with Clif Bar Racing – Ask a Cycling Coach 247
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...
View ArticleStage Racing Insights, Multi-Sport Training Camps, Collagen and More – Ask a...
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...
View ArticleRamp Test Openers, Explosive Sprints, Pacing Rolling Climbs and More – Ask a...
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...
View ArticleCreatine, Pre-Workout Nutrition, Periodization and More – Ask a Cycling Coach...
Special guest Justin Rossi from The Chase joins us to discuss his transition to triathlon and answer your training questions....
View ArticleTraining Without Events, Outside Workouts, Hormonal Birth Control and More –...
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....
View ArticleWhy Exercise Feels Good, VO2 Max Training Science, Caffeine and More – Ask a...
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...
View ArticleGroup Workouts, Optimal Indoor Cycling Setups, Adding Volume and More – Ask a...
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...
View ArticleCentury Training, Bike Fit, Climb Pacing and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 254
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...
View ArticleCarb Cycling, Sweetspot Training, Masters VO2Max and More – Ask a Cycling...
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....
View ArticleOptimized Recovery, Powerlifters Gone Cyclist, Fueling Rides and More – Ask a...
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...
View ArticleMuscle Glycogen, Recovery for Triathletes, Nasal Breathing and More – Ask a...
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...
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