Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad

World Champion Richie Rude shares his MTB tips, including skills practice, race nutrition, and adjusting training for races. They discuss descending techniques, fueling strategies for enduro races, and the impact of TrainerRoad on performance improvement.

In this podcast, they discuss the importance of setting challenging and exciting goals for cyclists. Ivy shares her focus for racing next year and her big race goal for 2024. They also talk about strength training and the new findings on low volume and RIR. Coach Jonathan shares his race and nutrition goals for 2024. They explore the benefits of setting and sharing goals, and the impact of stretching and equipment changes on performance.

Topics covered in this podcast include bike Christmas wish lists, overcoming wobbly hips while cycling out of the saddle, why pro CX riders don't use laced shoes, why cyclists are ditching the drops, effectiveness of pre-race gels for short races, maximizing aero gains, tips for balancing fluid intake during long rides, advice for heavier athletes balancing strength and strategy, and strategies for excelling in climbs as a new cyclist.

Discussion topics include crazy race experiences, racing without pressure, the impact of 30/30s on performance, determining intensity levels, reflex training for pro cyclists, PED use in sports, gratitude and comparison in training, and the difference between rest and taper weeks.

Pro cyclist Keegan joins the show to discuss doping in cycling. The hosts also cover topics such as threshold intervals, leg soreness after VO2max workouts, recovery week mistakes, and managing training volume after a peak.

Balancing performance and long-term health when consuming carbohydrates, dealing with sleep apnea for athletes, improving sleep quality through nutritional decisions, altering nutrition strategy with menstrual cycle, effects of excessive sodium intake on digestion and performance

Topics covered in this podcast include the 80% rule in coaching, avoiding peak fitness, managing the psychological side of peaking, fixing numbness in hands when riding, the lack of endurance in TrainerRoad training plans, and the balance between entertainment and structured training.

Announcing a Scientific Guide to Nutrition Plan for Cyclists: They announce a new YouTube video that provides a scientific guide to a nutrition plan for cyclists, focusing on losing fat and gaining muscle simultaneously.

This episode is best watched on YouTube. Watch it now here: https://youtu.be/8hY9qeBQEiY    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 (0:00) Welcome! (0:44) How do you compare against other cyclists? (3:36) How does age affect your power to weight ratio? (8:46) New Plan Builder Custom Duration feature (11:07) New Masters Plans! (13:20) How to use the new Masters Plans (14:18) New General Base training plan (15:39) “Red Light Green Light” feature (19:36) New Training Calendar (21:31) Preview of new Plan Builder (28:30) Workout Levels V2 Update RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/masters-plans-and-more-launched-today   Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/k3IIJqNxNMo    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 learning and science-based coaching principles to continually assess your performance and intelligently adjust your training plan. It trains you as an individual and makes you a faster cyclist.   Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur Learn more about Adaptive Training: https://trainerroad.cc/35Tqtea    ABOUT THE ASK A CYCLING COACH PODCAST Ask a Cycling Coach podcast is a cycling and triathlon training podcast. Each week  USAC/USAT Level I certified coach Chad Timmerman, pro athletes, and other special guests answer your cycling and triathlon questions.   Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi   MORE PODCASTS FROM TRAINERROAD Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5 Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP   STAY IN TOUCH Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/ Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrainerRoad

Topics covered include the use of ketones in cycling, back pain relief, finding ideal race weight, creatine benefits, and TrainerRoad hot takes. Discussions on ketones for endurance, back pain solutions, and race weight optimization are highlighted.