Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad

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Ask a Cycling Coach: 83 – TrainerRoad Podcast Feb 24, 2017

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• Why are you getting dropped in races? • What type of fitness do you need for crit racing? • Do pro riders try to steal other riders data? • How to mess up wireless devices like power meters • How to train for a stage race • Race strategy for rainy days • How to prepare for a mountain bike stage race • The best way to train for Dirty Kanza • Should you train differently for shorter TTs? • Is it bad to pause a workout and return to it later in the day? • What's the best way to train for Leadville? • How to use TrainerRoad for Duathlon training • If you could only do one workout each week and wanted to raise your FTP, what should you do? • Should you correct a left/right imbalance? • Is it normal to have a difference in power from your power meter to your smart trainer?

Ask a Cycling Coach: 82 – TrainerRoad Podcast – Road vs. Crit Racing With The Clif Bar Team Feb 21, 2017

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• How to train for criterium vs. road racing • The importance of addressing limiters for road racing • How to discover and address limiters • What off-the-bike training is helpful for road racing • How your kit changes from crit racing to road racing • How to dress for road racing • Skin suits vs. bibs/jersey • Road vs. crit helmet selection • Gloves or no gloves? • Aero bikes vs. climbing bikes • Crit vs. road specific drivetrains • Deep section vs. shallow wheels • Best handlebar choices for road racing • Bike setup tips for road racing & crit racing • How to know which road race to select • Team tactics in road racing • What strategies apply to heavy vs. light racers • How to properly take a feed in a feedzone • How to handle a mechanical in a road race

Ask a Cycling Coach: 81 – TrainerRoad Podcast Feb 09, 2017

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• TrainerRoad Podcast Ride Day! • What are "openers"? • How to train the day before a race • How to train if you don't plan on racing • Should you take an FTP test after coming back from time off or injury? • More music recommendations from Coach Chad & Jonathan • What our ideal training setups are • What is the best trainer table? • What are the best headphones to use on the trainer? • How does your true VO2Max compare to a suggested one provided by your Garmin? • How to train for sprints • Is it wrong to ride hard early in the year? • Can training twice per day make you faster? • The best cycling / triathlon kit for tall people • Is there a placebo effect to the big ring? • Should you keep your training private, or share it publicly?

Ask a Cycling Coach: 80 - TrainerRoad Podcast Feb 03, 2017

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• Nate's ISRAMAN performance • ISRAMAN Review • What's the best way to shave your legs? • Is it necessary to take time off between training plans? • Why lower intensity work can feel harder than high intensity • How to deal with a week off from training • How skiing affects your training • Cross training for cyclists in the winter • Best cycling computer mounts • How to mount your phone to your Garmin mount • Does Yoga help cyclists? • How to effectively use stretching for cyclists • Is Soylent a good idea for endurance athletes?

Ask a Cycling Coach: 079 - TrainerRoad Podcast Jan 26, 2017

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• Crossfit and FTP Testing • Which gearing is best for big climbs? • Is expensive cycling kit worth it? • How to prepare for a multi-day stage race or camp • How to avoid numbness from your saddle • How to find the perfect saddle • Does increasing lean mass make you a better time trialist? • How to train throughout the year if CX is your only goal • Is it better to get a low-cost smart trainer, or an expensive standard trainer? • Does ERG mode give you a better workout? • How to add on more training to Sweet Spot Base

Ask a Cycling Coach: 078 - TrainerRoad Podcast Jan 19, 2017

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The Nate episode! • Nate, Chad and Jonathan's VO2 max & RMR test results • How to prepare for physiological testing • Nate's racing ISRAMAN! (full-distance triathlon in Israel) • How to cram for a big event • How to pace an IRONMAN • How to adjust your TT bike position for optimal power • Mountain bike racing in the mud • Testing ideas to heal sore legs

Ask a Cycling Coach: 077 - TrainerRoad Podcast Jan 12, 2017

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• What is metabolic efficiency testing? • How to know how much fat you are burning • Coach Chad, Jonathan and Nate's MET results • Does every athlete's threshold reside at 4mmol/L? • Which trainers are the quietest? • What to do after you reach peak fitness • Can you you maintain a peak for a whole season? • Do oval chainrings make a difference? • Should athletes calculate their caloric burn differently? • Which build plan should you pick: short or general? • How to know if you've had a bad test or if you've lost fitness • What to do if cadence drills don't allow you to hold your power targets • How to become a better climber • How to keep your cycling shoes fresh • What trainer is best for mountain biking? • What testing can help you understand your genetic limitations? • What power-to-weight ratio can you achieve?

Ask a Cycling Coach: 076 - TrainerRoad Podcast Jan 09, 2017

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• Chad, Nate and Jonathan’s physiological testing • How to test your metabolic efficiency • What is the ideal cadence? • Does dry needling help sore knees? • How to boost your immune system to avoid illness • Why does your smart tainer seize up? • Should you train before an FTP test or just get right into it? • Do spin classes make you a faster cyclist? • How to balance weight training with cycling • Do mountain bikers and cyclocross riders need a strong upper body? • What is the best training approach to improve your power to weight ratio? • Should cyclists practice “bulking”? • Should you use ERG mode during short, intense efforts? • How hard should your sprint intervals be?

Ask a Cycling Coach: 075 - TrainerRoad Podcast Dec 29, 2016

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• How to review your year and set goals • Do slow twitch fibers need more recovery time than fast twitch? • How long do the effects of supercompensation last? • Is running good cross training for cyclists? • When to apply chamois cream • How big of an effect can your bike fit have on your power output? • What should you do if you have a left / right imbalance? • Do antibiotics affect FTP? • Is it better to be consistent or go all out during VO2 intervals? • How to plan a season with two peaks • What is the difference between weaknesses and limiters? • How to adjust your training for single speed racing • Why are over-unders so hard?

Ask a Cycling Coach: 074 - TrainerRoad Podcast Dec 22, 2016

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• Cycling kit etiquette • Is it wrong to wear a championship jersey when training? • What type of garmin should you use in cyclocross? • Is it bad to smell like ammonia when working out? • How to deal with sweat in your eyes • What is the best sunscreen to use on the bike? • How to tell if you are just tired or experiencing chronic fatigue syndrome • What is the difference between over training and Over Training Syndrome • Do massages make you slower? • What type of massage is best for cyclists? • How to train for RAGBRAI • What type of training should you do for a big, non-competitive event? • Should you use a wheel block? • How to level your bike on the trainer • How to control your fan while on the trainer • How to adjust your training plan if you are sick • What is the best way to prepare for a hot race? • Does heat training make you faster? • Can you build power and lose weight at the same time? • What to record in a training diary

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