Ask A Cycling Coach - Trainerroad Podcast

Erica Carney is one of the all-time best American crit racers, but her goal of winning a pro national criterium championship took years of hard work to achieve. Tune in as we answer your questions about tactics, bike handling and more, and discuss what Erica did to improve her tactics and abilities each year to finally win the 2017 Women’s Pro Criterium National Championship.------------------------------------------------------------------ TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE   00:12 - Erica’s cycling achievements 1:24 - Reflecting on working towards a national championship 3:56 - Doubting her ability to win national crit championships 5:50 - The lessons learned through experience  8:30 - How Erica got started racing 9:50 - How track racing helped with crit skills 11:14 - Specific skills and the difference in training from track to road 13:12 - Learning to train more effectively 14:48 - Shifting responsibilities to be an effective teammate and mentor 17:47 - Erica’s favorite courses 19:14 - Team support vs. indivi