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Pro Racing, Counterattacks, Weight and TTs, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 371 Jul 07, 2022

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What would you change about pro cycling, when are counterattacks bad form, how to prepare for counterattacks and respond to them, and when does weight stop mattering for time trialists. We’ll cover all of this and more in Episode 371 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast!

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

(7:24) What would you change about pro racing?

(35:04) What does your power meter calibration number mean?

(43:03) How to prepare for and respond to counterattacks

(58:08) Which training metrics are non-zero averages?

(1:11:34) When weight does and does not matter in cycling

(1:20:56) Managing a post-race disappointment

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Sprinting, Excessive Sugar, Active Recovery, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 370 Jun 30, 2022

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There’s a common mistake that many cyclists make that could be hurting their sprint power. Join Coach Chad, Ivy Audrain, Nate Pearson, and Coach Jonathan for a discussion on this, when should you launch your sprint, what happens when you take in too much sugar on the bike, the scientific research on whether it’s better to spin lightly or stop pedaling between intervals, and more in Episode 370 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast!

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

(23:16) Does spinning between intervals really help?

(38:37) Best and worst upgrade ROIs for cyclists

(01:16:55) What happens when you take in too much sugar on the bike?

(01:46:56) Is it bad to be the first to sprint?

(01:58:46) An easy way to raise your sprint power

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Carbs & Fat, Interval Recovery, Technical Skills, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 369 Jun 23, 2022

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Pivot Cycles’ and DT Swiss’ Hannah Otto joins us to discuss her learnings from her recent UCI XC MTB wins in Montana and Alberta, as well as discussions on substrate utilization at different intensities, what research says about the effectiveness of spinning between intervals, her tips for muddy riding conditions, and much more in Episode 369 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast!

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

(7:08) Substrate utilization at different intensities

(46:46) Hannah Otto’s feed zone tips

(1:24:32) Hannah’s tips for riding in muddy conditions

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Cryotherapy, Dehydration, Low Heart Rate, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 368 Jun 16, 2022

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Cryotherapy is a recovery modality that is gaining popularity, but what does science say about its effectiveness? We’ll cover this as well as a look into scientifically-backed hydration strategies, what low heart rate means during races, and more.

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

(0:49) Keegan’s Unbound Experience

(04:12) Does cryotherapy make you faster?

(31:51) Why do I have low heart rate during intense races?

(42:34) How to return to training after time off

(52:10) How Keegan fueled at Unbound Gravel

(01:08:23) Scientific hydration recommendations

(01:20:09) Is there benefit to perfectly steady intervals?

(01:28:16) An alternative progressive training strategy?

(01:30:57) Live Questions

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What Pros Learned at Unbound Gravel – Ask a Cycling Coach 367 Jun 09, 2022

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Join us as we analyze Keegan Swenson’s and Alex Wild’s race performances at Unbound Gravel 2022.

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

(1:04) Keegan’s race review

(19:00) Alex’s race review

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Race Winning Plans, Recovery Weeks, Endurance vs. Race Bikes and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 366 Jun 02, 2022

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Hannah Otto joins us to cover all that she’s learned from her racing so far this season, as well as a discussion on how to maximize the effect of recovery weeks, whether endurance bikes are actually slower than race bikes, and much more.

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

(0:33) What Hannah has learned from her Spring 2022 race season

(31:24) Amber and Hannah’s tips for racing to win

(39:47) Unbound Gravel

(52:30) How to get the most from recovery weeks
(01:02:13) Practical tips on adjusting your training when “life happens”
(01:16:30) Are endurance bikes slower than race bikes?

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Rest Intervals, Minimalist Training, Race Plans and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 365 May 26, 2022

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Amber, Coach Chad, and Coach Jonathan cover how shortening or increasing the intensity of rest between intervals affects adaptations, what the least amount of training is that you can do to get faster or maintain fitness, Ambers tips for how to build a race plan, and more importantly, how to stick to it or adapt mid-race, and much more. Join us for Episode 365 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast!

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

(03:01) How long do rest intervals need to be?

(29:23) How to build and follow a race plan?

(01:19:04) Is there a minimum to how much you need to train?

(01:36:05) How race strategy changes for stage racing

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W/kg Myths, Specialty Training, Ultra-Endurance, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 364 May 19, 2022

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Power-to-weight ratios are a helpful indicator of performance potential, but they can wreak havoc on athlete’s expectations and mental state. Join us for a deep dive into why W/kg may not perfectly represent your potential, as well as discussions on the point of Specialty Phase training and how to use it, how to pace hilly ultra-endurance events and more!

TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

(1:22) Maintaining traction on steep and loose climbs

(33:01) The best cycling kit options to own

(51:26) Why the Specialty Phase of training is important and how to use it

(1:07:14) How to know when you shouldn’t do a workout outside / tips to hit your power targets outside

(1:19:48) What w/kg do you need to be competitive

(1:58:51) Pacing Ultra-Endurance events with lots of climbing

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