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**Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast – Presented by TrainerRoad**

The only podcast dedicated to making you a faster cyclist. TrainerRoad’s Ask a Cycling Coach podcast gives you the chance to get answers to your cycling and triathlon training questions with USAC/USAT certified coaches, pro athletes, and other special guests.

Latest Episodes:

Overtraining vs. Overreaching, Fatigue, Collagen, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 462 Feb 22, 2024

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(0:00) Welcome!

(2:53) Hannah’s recovery strategies for stage races

(5:28) Nutrition that helps you recover between races

(18:42) Is the pro peloton behind the curve with nutrition?

(23:23) What Hannah learned from racing the Mediterranean Epic

(33:17) New Triathlon plans including Masters Plans!

(37:15) Big Update:Red Light Green Light is in Early Access!

(56:24) Overreaching vs. Overtraining

(1:06:52) Avoiding fatigue with strength training

(1:20:14) Could collagen actually make you faster??

// RESOURCES MENTIONED

- Enable Red Light Green Light here: https://www.trainerroad.com/app/profile/early-access

- Mediterranean Epic Results: https://sportmaniacs.com/en/races/mediterranean-epic-mtb-2024

- New Triathlon Plans: https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/announcing-masters-triathlon-plans/90889

- Red Light Green Light Early Access: https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/red-light-green-light-is-available-in-early-access/90933

- Hydrolyzed Collagen Supplementation on Lower Body Stiffness in Recreational Triathletes, Nunez-Lisboa et al., 2021: https://trainerroad.cc/Lisboa2021

- Influence of specific collagen peptides and 12-week concurrent training on recovery-related biomechanical characteristics following exercise-induced muscle damage—A randomized controlled trial, Bischof et al., 2023: https://trainerroad.cc/Bischof2023

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- Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN

Pro Tips, Fatigue Management, Sweat Loss, and More with Alex Wild – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 461 Feb 15, 2024

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(0:00) Welcome!

(7:57) How to deal with bad start positions

(13:48) Balancing a career with pro racing

(19:33) What causes “bad days” on the bike?

(22:33) Do pros take time-off mid-season?

(29:27) How to decide when to pace yourself or not

(34:05) Managing a disappointing race result

(39:13) Late-season fatigue management

(40:50) How to figure out how much sweat you lose

(46:15) Why weighing yourself after training isn’t a good sweat test

(47:11) Alex’s nutrition strategy

(49:14) Bike setup tips for the Epic World Cup

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Mental Health and Performance, Gravel vs. XC, and More with Haley Smith – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 460 Feb 02, 2024

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(0:00) Welcome!

(01:34) What is Orthorexia?

(04:08) What is the difference between disordered eating and an eating disorder?

(06:47) How is training for gravel different from XCO

(22:26) The biggest change Haley has made to her training since going to gravel

(33:33) Suggestions for keeping training fun for kids and your friends

(47:02) How to manage the weight of expectations from previous results

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- Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur

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- Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5

- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP

- Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN

Sleep Deprivation, How Pro Cyclists Train, Perfectionism, Fat vs. Carbs vs. Lactate – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 459 Jan 25, 2024

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(00:00) Welcome!

(02:22) Sleep deprivation’s effect on performance

(31:25) Red Light Green Light Progress

(43:17) How Pro Cyclists Train

(01:09:03) How to manage perfectionism

(01:30:53) Why are top pros burning more carbs?

// RESOURCES MENTIONED

- The role of perfectionism in predicting athlete burnout, training distress, and sports performance: A short-term and long-term longitudinal perspective https://trainerroad.cc/Květon2021

- Sleep Deprivation TikTok: https://trainerroad.cc/thatsleepdoc

- Relationships between training dose and record power outputs in professional road cyclists: insights and threats to validity https://trainerroad.cc/Galloetal2023

- The Impact of Sleep Duration on Performance Among Competitive Athletes: A Systematic Literature Review https://trainerroad.cc/Kirschen2018

- Aitor Viribay Morales’ Tweet Thread: https://trainerroad.cc/AitorViribayMorales

- The Norwegian Method: Episode 3: https://trainerroad.cc/NorwegianMethodEp3

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- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP
- Training Blog:https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN

Late Night Workouts: Scientific Deep Dive w/Dr. Kyle Pfaffenbach – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 458 Jan 18, 2024

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(00:00) Welcome!

(00:05) Meet Dr. Kyle Pfaffenbach

(01:09) Addressing Late-Night Training Challenges

(02:53) Aligning Training with Body Clock

(5:31) Melatonin supplementation’s effect on our bodies

(27:14) Effects of carbs and protein on sleep and training

(43:41) Recovery drink misconceptions

(44:29) Macros and calories: How to

(57:00) Do carbs cause obesity and cancer?

(1:15:55) Are high fructose drinks bad for you?

// RESOURCES MENTIONED

- Kyle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylepfaffenbach

- Eastern Oregon University: https://www.eou.edu/

- Brooks Beasts: https://www.instagram.com/brooksbeaststc

- Lumos Tech: https://lumos.tech/

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- Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN

The Next Big Thing in Cycling Nutrition? (Cluster Dextrin / Highly Branched Cyclic Dextrin) – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 457 Jan 11, 2024

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(0:00) Welcome!

(00:38) What are the next innovations in pro cycling?

(07:52) Is Highly Branched Cyclic Dextrin (cluster dextrin) the next big thing in cycling nutrition?

(18:55) A periodization mistake that hurts your yearly progress

(25:56) Running Cross-training tips. Is concrete more damaging than asphalt or trail?

(32:13) Why aren’t more pro road cyclists doing other disciplines like MVDP, WVA, Pidcock, and Pieterse?

(38:37) How the order of your workouts affects your fitness

(50:04) A new study that shows pairing training with studying might actually help you retain information

// RESOURCES MENTIONED

- Image showing the different molecular structures we discussed: https://www.torqfitness.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/molecules.png

- Float Set workout: https://www.trainerroad.com/app/cycling/workouts/45262-megantic-1

- Tibial acceleration and shock attenuation while running over different surfaces in a trail environment, Garcia, 2021.: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S144024402100058X

- MVDP in Sand (credit to FloBikes): https://youtu.be/Ji1CE6_9Dhc?feature=shared&t=4316

- Puck Pieterse (credit to UCI Mountain Bike World Series): https://youtu.be/RpMETGtVBvE?feature=shared&t=35

- Recess workout: https://www.trainerroad.com/app/cycling/workouts/312044-recess-5

- Moderate-to-vigorous intensity cycling exercise immediately after visual learning enhances delayed recognition memory performance, Venezia, 2023.: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S146902922300122X?fr=RR-2&ref=pdf_download&rr=84368897b84a986c

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- Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5

- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP

- Training Blog:https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN

MTB Tips from World Champion Richie Rude – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 456 Jan 05, 2024

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(0:00) Welcome!

(00:53) How Enduro World Champion Richie Rude does skills practice

(15:13) A deep dive on technique for every tricky situation you could encounter on an MTB trail

(01:00:34) How to handle nutrition for Enduro racing formats, or other rides with breaks

(01:07:10) How Keegan adjusts his training for every race in the Lifetime Grand Prix

// RESOURCES MENTIONED

- Richie Rude’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/richie_rude1

- Richie Analyzing Coach Jonathan’s Enduro World Series race: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrKJ0zeMQrI7Lj7l2RfNJIic1V5KTrzpH

- Richie Strength Training Benchmark Session: https://youtu.be/XqggLGrSjy4?feature=shared

- How to Become a Faster Mountain Biker: https://youtu.be/-GAaheigvgg

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- Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur

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- Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5

- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP

- Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN

How to Set Big Goals and Achieve Them for Cyclists – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 455 Dec 28, 2023

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(0:00) Welcome!

(0:32) Link to the short 6 Minute episode on goal setting

(1:13) Guidelines for setting cycling goals

(2:00) Ivy’s changing focus for her racing next year

(3:13) The importance of setting goals that make you excited and happy

(4:32) Why it’s important to set realistically but challenging goals

(5:55) Ivy’s big race goal for 2024

(7:35) How Ivy has improved her technical skills in 2023

(9:17) Nate’s goals for 2024

(10:00) New findings on low volume, RIR, and partial lifts with strength training

(18:09) Coach Jonathan’s race goals for 2024

(21:39) How Jonathan broke his outcome goals into process goals

(23:39) Jonathan’s nutrition goals

// RESOURCES MENTIONED

- Goal Setting Podcast: https://youtu.be/p5vZ9dRrXZY

- Lost and Found Gravel Festival: https://lostandfoundbikeride.com/

- Strength Training Research: https://massresearchreview.com/

- Downieville Classic: https://downievilleclassic.com/index.php

- Strength Training Podcast with Dialed Health: https://youtu.be/rq3YIA4FoPE

- Science-Backed Nutrition Plan for Cyclists: https://youtu.be/z2HXE1-il_Q

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- TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/

- TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE

- TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad

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- TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad

- Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur

- Learn more about Adaptive Training: https://trainerroad.cc/35Tqtea

- Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5

- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP

- Training Blog:https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN

Aerodynamics, Electrolytes, Improving Standing Power – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 454 Dec 21, 2023

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(0:00) Welcome!

(00:21) Most wanted Bike Christmas wish list?

(33:12) How to Overcome 'Wobbly Hips' While Cycling Out of the Saddle?

(42:12) Why Don’t pro CX riders use laced shoes?

(43:00) Why Are Cyclists Ditching the Drops?

(46:08) Are Pre-Race Gels Effective for Short Races?

(47:56) Does TR sponsor Pro athletes?

(50:16) Maximizing Aero Gains: trainable aero positions indoors to make you faster outdoors!

(01:04:18) Hydration vs. Bathroom Breaks: Tips for Balancing Fluid Intake During Long Rides?

(01:13:52) "Advice for heavier athletes: Balancing Strength and Strategy for the best result!

(01:24:35) Rock Climbing to Cycling: Strategies for Excelling in Climbs as a New Cyclist

// RESOURCES MENTIONED

- Santa Cruz Hightower: https://www.santacruzbicycles.com/en-US/bikes/hightower

- Bell Sixer Mips Helmet: https://www.bellhelmets.com/bike/p/sixer-mips-mountain-bike-helmet/100000000500000069.html

- Walkpad: https://a.co/d/g0Cck7c

- SRAM Transmission: https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/products/sram-xx-sl-t-type-eagle-transmission-power-meter-group-170mm-34t-chainring-axs-pod-controller-10-52t-cassette-rear-derailleur-chain

- Rockshox Flight Attendant: https://en.brujulabike.com/luca-braidot-features-xc-rockshox-sid-flight-attendant-prototype/

- Specialized Globe Haul LT: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/haul-lt/p/200055?color=323190-200055&searchText=91022-9000

- Skratch Labs Lemon Lime: https://www.skratchlabs.com/products/hydration-sport-drink-mix?variant=32766105157703

- Precision Fuel and Hydration PH 500: https://www.precisionhydration.com/us/en/products/ph-500-electrolyte-drink-mix/

- Precision Fuel and Hydration PH 1000: https://www.precisionhydration.com/us/en/products/ph-1000-electrolyte-drink-mix/

- Precision Fuel and Hydration PH 1500: https://www.precisionhydration.com/us/en/products/ph-1500-electrolyte-drink-mix/

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- Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur

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- Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5

- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP

- Training Blog:https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN

Do 30/30s Make You Slower, Rest vs. Taper Weeks, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 453 Dec 14, 2023

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(0:00) Welcome!

(0:20) Hannah Otto’s most crazy race experience yet

(15:24) How to race without pressure but still get the best out of yourself

(24:41) Are 30/30s making you slower?

(34:08) How to know if you should do more or less intensity

(47:24) Do pro cyclists do reflex training?

(56:57) The use of PEDs in sports to improve reflexes and focus

(1:10:26) The roles of gratitude and comparison in training and racing

(1:17:12) Why don’t rest weeks look like taper weeks?

// RESOURCES MENTIONED

- Ozempic Scientific Deep Dive: https://youtu.be/nMn--rGtpcA

- How to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time: https://youtu.be/z2HXE1-il_Q

- How long it takes to lose fitness: https://www.trainerroad.com/blog/detraining-what-happens-when-you-lose-fitness/

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- TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad

- Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur

- Learn more about Adaptive Training: https://trainerroad.cc/35Tqtea

- Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5

- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP