Win More Races, Strength Training, Build Phase Science and More – Ask a Cycling a Coach 190

Join us for Episode 190 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! We'll be talking about the best ways to strategically increase your odds of winning races, giving you a comprehensive guide to strength training for cyclists, covering when it is a good idea to complete two Build Phases back-to-back, a special announcement from Nate and Chad, and much more!

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

 

• How cyclists should be using strength training
• How to increase your chances of winning a criterium
• Why versatility is crucial for a bike racer
• Is attacking into a headwind always a bad idea?
• Can you do back-to-back Build Phases?
• Why all power meters don't measure the same
• How to use a power meter with a smart trainer
• How to schedule recurring workouts with TrainerRoad's Calendar
• Why aerobic athletes can race with anaerobic athletes
• Chad and Nate's goal of Masters Tandem TT Nats

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LINKS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST

• Strength Training for cyclists: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqmwjwTcOY8
• Sprint Tips From a Pro - Clif Bar Racing’s Pete Morris: https://forum.trainerroad.com/t/sprinting-tips-from-a-pro-team-clif-bar-racings-pete-morris/8163
• Spud Inc Neck Harness: https://www.roguefitness.com/neck-harness
• Resistance Training Volume Study: https://journals.lww.com/acsm-msse/Fulltext/2019/01000/Resistance_Training_Volume_Enhances_Muscle.13.aspx
• Crossfit Games Crit Race: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfnjMFd5q4M

 

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