Ask A Cycling Coach - Trainerroad Podcast

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

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) Welcome! (0:31) How to train for uphill finishes (9:31) Are you overtraining? (24:53) Why does music make you faster, and how much faster can it make you? (41:49) Should you take a week off after big races? (48:07) Tips on fitting unstructured riding into your training plan (56:07) Should you reduce caffeine intake before races? 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 mac