Ask A Cycling Coach - Trainerroad Podcast

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   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE https://trainerroad.cc/3w98cV8   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 Sto