UNREAL STRENGTH OF WORLD-CLASS TRACK CYCLISTS | Anders Johnson | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 560
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Jonathan and Anders wrap up the episode, invite listeners to follow Anders and support USA Cycling's track efforts.
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(0:00:00) Intro – Anders Johnson: World-Class Track Pursuit Specialist
(0:01:58) Track Cycling 101: Pursuit, Madison & Sprint vs. Endurance
(0:08:47) What 4km Pursuits Demand – Speed, Power & Aerodynamics
(0:16:27) Getting Aero vs. Losing Power – Position Tradeoffs
(0:21:33) Velodrome vs. Wind Tunnel – How They Really Test Aerodynamics
(0:35:24) Body Type, Weight & Fueling for Track Endurance Events
(0:43:09) How Anders Trains – Volume, Threshold, Gym Work & Torque
(1:09:29) Team Pursuit Strategy – Pull Lengths, Exchanges & Line Holding
(1:13:01) The Olympic Pathway – Qualifying, Funding & the Commitment Required
Coach Jonathan Lee sits down with elite track cyclist Anders Johnson to unpack the world of track racing and how powerful these athletes are. Anders explains how track events work, what makes pursuit racing so physiologically unique, and why aerodynamics matter more than raw watts. He discusses the training, torque, and gym work required to push massive gears from a standing start, the challenges of optimizing aero position without losing power, and how team pursuit squads synchronize pulls at 60+ kph. Anders also shares insights on body composition, fueling for high-volume training, equipment demands, and what it takes to qualify for the Olympics in one of cycling’s most precise and technical disciplines.
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