Ask A Cycling Coach - Trainerroad Podcast

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 your aerobic threshold? (1:26:55) How to avoid bad tasting bottles and hydration packs (1:29:19) What causes heart rate to *not* go up in hot conditions? (1:37:49) What happens when you train with too high of an FTP?   ITEMS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 1. UPDATED VIEW ON HRV ANALYSIS DURING EXERCISE AND DFA ALPHA 1, Marco Altani   Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/NtoCgX1CAUM    Subscribe to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast below! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotifys

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 spraying water on yourself mid-race actually cool you off? (51:52) Carbohydrate intake recommendations for rides of different durations and intensities (1:03:54) Does dieting ruin your metabolism? Signs you may be not eating enough (1:19:40) Has the scientific research on beer and cycling changed?   Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/NtoCgX1CAUM    Subscribe to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast below! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotifysogf  iTunes: https://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    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 starts [how to train for it, how to turn it into a strength, etc.] (1:13:39) What are the best and worst pedals for riding in muddy conditions? (1:19:15) Is there a perfect tire for both CX and gravel? (1:22:51) How do you carry corner speed in cyclocross? (1:30:00) Best drills for singlespeed CX racing (1:33:54) How to get young athletes started in cyclocross   Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/NtoCgX1CAUM    Subscribe to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast below! Spotify: h

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/ST6Stage5  - Stage 6: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage6    Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/NtoCgX1CAUM    Subscribe to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast below! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotifysogf  iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/itunessogf    TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS! TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 13,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.   Adaptive Training from TrainerRoad uses machi

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/ST6Stage5  - Stage 6: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage6    Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/NtoCgX1CAUM    Subscribe to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast below! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotifysogf  iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/itunessogf    TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS! TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 13,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.   Adaptive Training from TrainerRoad uses machi

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/ST6Stage5  - Stage 6: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage6    Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/NtoCgX1CAUM    Subscribe to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast below! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotifysogf  iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/itunessogf    TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS! TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 13,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.   Adaptive Training from TrainerRoad uses machi

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/ST6Stage5  - Stage 6: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage6    Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/NtoCgX1CAUM    Subscribe to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast below! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotifysogf  iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/itunessogf    TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS! TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 13,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.   Adaptive Training from TrainerRoad uses machi

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/ST6Stage5  - Stage 6: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage6  Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/NtoCgX1CAUM  Subscribe to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast below!  Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotifysogf  iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/itunessogf  TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS! TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 13,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating. Adaptive Training from TrainerRoad uses machine learni

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/ST6Stage5  - Stage 6: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage6    Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/NtoCgX1CAUM    Subscribe to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast below! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotifysogf  iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/itunessogf    TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS! TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 13,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.   Adaptive Training from TrainerRoad uses machi

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 Jonathan and Ivy’s sleeping arrangements for ST6? (44:44) Stage overviews   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/ST6Stage5  - Stage 6: https://trainerroad.cc/ST6Stage6    Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/N

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 heat vs. rain (1:30:12) Follow us as we race Singletrack 6!   Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/NtoCgX1CAUM    Subscribe to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast below! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotifysogf  iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/itunessogf    TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS! TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 13,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.   Adaptive Training from TrainerRoad use

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 approaching Leadville after winning last year (50:06) Are there signs that you’ve nearly reached your potential as an athlete? (1:10:58) What pedals are best for road and off-road? (1:21:20) Can you cram for a race? Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/NtoCgX1CAUM  Subscribe to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast below!  Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotifysogf  iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/itunessogf  TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS! TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app

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 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:    Effects of heat stress on physiological responses and exercise performance in elite cyclists, Tatterson, et al., 2020: https://www.jsams.org/article/S1440-2440(00)80080-8/pdf  MALE EXTERNAL RACING CATHETER KIT: https://www.pciraceradios.com/products/male-external-racing-catheter-kit?variant=38023372636346&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=CjwKCAjwhJukBhBPEiwAniIcNRsFPzbWpxwrb9tGKuGs1rnz_3q

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 to know whether you should chase an attack or let it go How to let a disappointing result motivate you (49:46) How Keegan manages pressure to perform and self doubt (59:48)  How to adjust your training plan for high altitude (1:09:30) Common mistakes that make you slower How to balance structured and unstructured training   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  Unbound Gravel Course: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41531560    Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/NtoCgX1CAUM    S

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! (2:49) How to save time at unbound gravel (25:59) What is ‘Fat Adaptation’, and am I in a fat adapted state? (43:55) How do I prepare for a stage race with multiple stages in a day? (54:51) Can I run mis-matched tires? (1:03:06) How do I build a pacing strategy for a course with tough, 8-9 minute climbs?   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  Unbound Gravel Course: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41531560    Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/NtoCgX1CAUM    Subscribe to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast below! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotifysogf  iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/itunessogf    TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS! TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 13,000 posi

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! (1:08) How temperature changes tire pressure (32:34) How to get past post-race blues (44:19) How to regain motivation (55:25) How to have snappy acceleration (1:06:57) Tips on becoming a pro cyclist   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  Abandoned to manage the post-Olympic blues: Olympians reflect on their experiences and the need for a change, Bradshaw, et al., 2022: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.1080/2159676X.2021.1993974?needAccess=true&role=button   Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/NtoCgX1CAUM    Subscribe to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast below! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotifysogf  iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/itunessogf    TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS! TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling tra

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! (0:25) Correction on respiratory terminology (1:10) Losing weight gradually vs. rapidly (18:03) How to know if you’re a sandbagger (36:24) Nourishment recommendations for those with eating disorders (52:13) Best training option with TR to maintain fitness but have more time to ride (1:21:17) Unbound tire selection / Jonathan doing Unbound in 2024???   Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/NtoCgX1CAUM    Subscribe to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast below! Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotifysogf  iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/itunessogf    TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS! TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 13,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.   Adaptive Trai

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) 

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 IN THIS EPISODE:   (0:00) Introducing Cole Paton! (14:47) Why is your heart rate higher when training outside vs. inside? (26:31) Pacing tips for new road racers (43:04) Is too much flexibility bad for cyclists? (55:32) Is sweat rate based on power output? LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: - Cole and Savilia’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColeSavilia  - Backs, R. W., & Seljos, K. A. (1994). Metabolic and cardiorespiratory measures of mental effort: the effects of level of difficulty in a working memory task. International Journal of Psychophysiology, 16(1), 57-68: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0167876094900426?via%3Dihub  - Furley, P., & Memmert, D. (2010). The role of working memory in sport. International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 3(2), 171-194. DOI: 10.

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 IN THIS EPISODE: (0:46) Should cyclists take CBD? (39:39) Bike handling tips for scary courses (52:15) How much fitness do you lose in one week? (1:01:29) Are raisins good cycling nutrition? (1:10:29) Why do some races feel so hard, and how should you train for that? LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE  - Effects of Cannabidiol on Exercise Physiology and Bioenergetics: A Randomised Controlled Pilot Trial, Sahinovic, et al., 2022: https://trainerroad.cc/42mxwEm  - The influence cannabidiol on delayed onset of muscle Soreness, Hatchet, et al., (small sublingual CBD dose): https://trainerroad.cc/44uHUvn  - Effects of Cannabidiol Supplementation on Skeletal Muscle Regeneration after Intensive Resistance Training, Isenmann, et al., 2021: https://trainerroad.cc/3paRCmN  - www.GlobalDRO.com  - Detraining: What Happens Whe