Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad

Amber Pierce has more than ten years of experience in the pro women’s peloton and more than 60 race wins across 5 continents. She’s incredibly knowledgeable regarding performance, human physiology, and women’s specific issues within the sport of cycling, and we are excited to have her as our special guest! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE • What it’s like to race in the women’s pro peloton • How fast do you have to be to be competitive in women’s racing? • The perks and challenges of racing for a pro team • How to fuel your training • Managing eating disorders as a cyclist • The best way for women to get started in racing • Why Americans have such a hard time with international racing • The role of cognitive load in your performance • How to psychologically recover from a crash • How to balance training with hormonal cycles • Women’s specific equipment More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LINKS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST • www.AmberPierce.us • National Eating Disorders Association: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org • ISM Saddles: https://shop-us.ismseat.com/ • Gavilian BFF Bike Bag: https://www.radicalvelo.com/trave/gavilan-bff ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips. • Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad

2019's first Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast Episode is all about finding the right training, sticking to it through challenges and optimizing your performance along the way to your next A Race. Tune in live and bring your questions! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE   A guide to picking the right training plan Most important factors in deciding how to train for a race Best training plans for every type of racing How to shorten a training plan How to adjust a training plan for time off Why cross-training may actually make you a slower cyclist Pacing without power How to use saunas in your training Are ice baths actually beneficial? Is Bikram Yoga a good idea for cyclists? Signs that you need to include gym work in your training How to manage weight like a cyclist More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   LINKS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST   Sweet Spot Base 2: https://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/plans/148-sweet-spot-base-mid-volume-ii Baxter Workout: https://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/workouts/1261-baxter Dr. Rhonda Patrick: https://www.foundmyfitness.com/episodes/biohacker-summit-2016 Smith Machine: https://www.fitnessfactory.com/home-gyms/smith-machines/   How to Fix Knee Injuries for Cyclists: https://forum.trainerroad.com/t/how-to-fix-knee-injuries-for-cyclists/6166     Food Scale: https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Stainless-Digital-Batteries-Included/dp/ B06X9NQ8GX/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1546536343&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=food+scale&psc=1     Bonelli Park XC course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3GQLkL29ag Fontana XC course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABI7kDozhC4   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST   Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips.   Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM   TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals   Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   FOLLOW TRAINERROAD   Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad  

We're answering more of your coaching questions on Episode 191 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! Join us live as we discuss testosterone's effect on performance, mid-race mechanical strategies, Dirty Kanza training, rapid fire questions for Coach Chad and much more! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE   Rapid fire questions for Coach Chad How Coach Chad comes up with the workout text in TrainerRoad Coach Chad's process for creating workouts Our bike choices for 24 HOP Coach Chad's favorite books Tips for common mid-race mechanicals How to train for Dirty Kanza Adjusting your training plan for night-shifts What happens to your body during a rest week Testosterone's effect on performance What to do if you are racing a doper More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   LINKS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST   Coach Jonathan’s Post on Knee Rehab: https://forum.trainerroad.com/t/how-to-fix-knee-injuries-for-cyclists/6166 10 Cycling Books To Help You Achieve Your Training Goals: https://blog.trainerroad.com/10-cycling-books-help-achieve-biggest-training-goals/ Pivot Mach 429 SL: https://www.pivotcycles.com/de/bike-mach-429-sl-carbon-1 Tubeless Tire Repair Kit: https://shop.genuineinnovations.com/collections/bicycle-tubeless-tools-accessories/products/bicycle-tubeless-tire-repair-kit Tire Boot Patch: https://www.parktool.com/product/emergency-tire-boot-tb-2 Pedros Tire Levers: https://pedros.com/products/tools/wheel-and-tire/tire-levers/ Criterium Specialty Plan: https://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/plans/175-criterium-mid-volume The Dirty Kanza Gravel Grinder: https://dirtykanza.com/ Global DRO:https://www.globaldro.com/Home ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST   Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips.   Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM   TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals   Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   FOLLOW TRAINERROAD   Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad

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! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   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 More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   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   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST   Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips.   Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM   TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals   Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   FOLLOW TRAINERROAD   Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad

Join us for Episode 189 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! We'll cover how weight gain affects VO2 Max, why the order of the intervals in your workout matters, a comprehensive guide to training camps, and much more! Tune in, bring your questions and get faster! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE   How to understand aero savings Which bike is best? aero vs. climbing What is the best type of bike racing for beginners? What to do when you miss a workout Why century training is easier than you think Does running build cycling fitness? How to find local races Is there a benefit to racing while completely fatigued? How does weight affect VO2 Max? Does the order of your intervals matter? The best training plan for Leadville A big announcement from Coach Jonathan How to incorporate a training camp into your training plan What we've learned from training camps   More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   LINKS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST Aero Deep Dive in the Specialized Win Tunnel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yf6FwjoZ0tE Machines for Freedom: https://www.machinesforfreedom.com/ USAC event finder: https://www.usacycling.org/events   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST   Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips.   Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM   TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals   Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   FOLLOW TRAINERROAD   Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad

Gain 50 watts in a single day!? We went to the Specialized Win Tunnel to find out how to get faster. Episode 188 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast is live! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE • What's so special about the Specialized Win-Tunnel?  • Are aerodynamics important?  • Pros vs Joes with equipment and performance  • How does going into the drops effect aerodynamics?  • Does bar length matter?  • How to shift your head to gain watts  • Why do some riders create a better drafts than others?  • Does sitting up with a tail wind help?  • Does optimizing aerodynamics make a difference on the draft?  • When do you not want to wear an aero road helmet?  • How to choose a bike based on your strengths  • Glasses and Beards - do they cause more drag?  • Head position on a road bike  • Does lateral movement decrease aerodynamics?  • Why are shaved legs faster?  • Why is the UCI beginning to crack down on sock length?  • Skin suit vs. skin tight race kit  • The evolution of wheel design  • Why aren’t mountain bikes aero?  • Does Nate’s “Franken Bike” make sense for gravel racing?  • Do downhill and enduro athletes benefit from aerodynamics?  • What effects do number plates have on aerodynamics?  • Aero bars vs. round bars  • Are hydration packs beneficial?  • Does Jonathan actually have a world class CdA?  • Do the UCI rules cause frustration for product engineers? More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LINKS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST • Specialized Win Tunnel Youtube Channel: bit.ly/2PlWqy2 • Specialized Venge: bit.ly/2ruU4n3  • Specialized Tarmac: bit.ly/2jXFYXg • Specialized Evade helmet: bit.ly/2EdPqlJ • Specialized Prevail helmet: bit.ly/2E0khkK • Win Tunnel: To Beard or Not to Beard: bit.ly/1n4eACy • Specialized Evade skin suit: bit.ly/2ATl1VH  • Specialized 321 Disk wheel: bit.ly/2ARLzGJ • Specialized Epic: bit.ly/2QcKcx1 • Specialized Ambush helmet: bit.ly/2QDIpjL • Specialized Aerofly Carbon Handlebar: bit.ly/2UhR62h • Specialized Shiv: bit.ly/2QfjFPD ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips. • Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad

  Join us for Episode 187 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! Topics to be discussed: does nose breathing actually improve performance, are recovery drinks essential, why and when you should consider double days and more! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE   The best way to measure your power-to-weight ratio How to calm pre-race nerves Are recovery shakes actually necessary? Why and when to use double days in your training Does nose breathing help performance? How to win a Cat 5 crit More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   LINKS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST   Bell Curve of TrainerRoad Users: https://forum.trainerroad.com/t/the-bell-curve-of-cylists-how-fast-are-the-average-tr-users/5840/15 Pettit +1: https://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/workouts/93370-pettit-1 Wolfjaw +5: https://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/workouts/245102-wolfjaw-5 TrainerRoad Cyclocross Training Plan: https://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/plans/207-cyclocross-low-volume Sassafras: https://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/workouts/20745-sassafras   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST   Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips.   Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM   TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals   Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   FOLLOW TRAINERROAD   Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad

Jonathan goes KOM hunting with one of the best mountain bikers in the USA, why your pacing plan for CX is wrong, why your power and heart rate zones don't match and much more in Episode 186 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE • How to avoid illness as a cyclist • TrainerRoad's new Calendar and Analytics features • How to steal a KOM • How KOM hunting can make you faster • How to train with a newborn • Why cyclocross isn't a natural fit for sprinters • How to refine a nutrition strategy • Should you pay attention to breathing rate? • Why warmups are crucial for cycling • Why does heart rate rise when power is consistent? • When should you not carry two bottles? • Why intervals are always a better idea than junk miles More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LINKS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST • Nate's Forum post on illness: forum.trainerroad.com/t/im-sick-all-…ease-help/6031 • Jonathan's forum post on knee injury exercises: forum.trainerroad.com/t/how-to-fix-k…-cyclists/6166 • Stans / Pivot Pro Team's Keegan Swenson: www.strava.com/pros/193027 • Jonathan's training rides with Keegan: - www.trainerroad.com/career/leejonat…gels99-camp-1-3 - www.trainerroad.com/career/leejonat…amp-2-3-galena- - www.trainerroad.com/career/leejonat…3-3-sorry-nate- • Nate's KOM segment: www.strava.com/segments/7148132 • List of upcoming features for TrainerRoad's Calendar: forum.trainerroad.com/t/trainerroad-…features/658/2 • UCI CX Race: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FGPOSWAVLs • How to Prioritize Races and Build a Seasonal Race Plan: blog.trainerroad.com/how-to-build-a…l-race-plan-2/ • 5 Questions to Plan Your Perfect Season: blog.trainerroad.com/5-questions-to…erfect-season/ • TrainerRoad Kits: forum.trainerroad.com/t/trainerroad-…s-are-here/280 • Pre-Race Warmups: blog.trainerroad.com/pre-race-warmup/ • Why you don't need to replicate your race's distance in training: blog.trainerroad.com/ive-never-done…-for-my-event/ • Learn more about TrainerRoad: www.trainerroad.com/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips. • Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad

Join us for Episode 185 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! We'll be having a discussion on whether proper pedaling technique is a myth, how to win races with low power output, when triathletes should use a road bike instead of a TT bike and taking your live questions. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE   Adjusting your training plan when life gets busy How to select a specialty plan How to return to training after breaking a collarbone Does one pedaling technique trump all others? Riding to conserve energy in a race Is Traditional Base better than Sweet Spot Base if time is not limited? How to spark up your motivation to get on the bike When is a road bike faster than a TT bike? More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   LINKS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST   Cross Country Marathon Specialty Plan: https://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/plans/193-cross-country-marathon-mid-volume   Century Specialty Plan: https://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/plans/202-century-mid-volume   General Build: https://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/plans/155-general-build-mid-volume      Sustained Power Build: https://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/plans/158-sustained-power-build-mid-volume   How to set up seasons in TrainerRoad: https://support.trainerroad.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002358031-How-to-Create-and-Compare-Seasons   Check out our Crit Analysis with the Cliff Bar Team and one at a local race in Reno: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ev1pWLZCyt0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8-3vFWvo40 Best Bike Split: https://www.bestbikesplit.com/   Waxing Chain Tutorial: https://forum.trainerroad.com/t/chain-waxing-tutorial/2633   Getting Faster for Reasons Beyond the Podium Ft. Pete Morris: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCXmil-lfsA   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST   Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips.   Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM   TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals   Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   FOLLOW TRAINERROAD   Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad

Training for a single event is straightforward, but what about a whole season of racing? Join us live for a discussion on this, fitting commuting into a training plan, how to build explosive power and more in Episode 184 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE   Hydration tips for mountain biking Why locked out suspension might not actually be faster How to use skiing as cross-training for cycling Can sprinters be good triathletes? How to train for a whole season of racing How to build explosive power Does a more aero rider give less draft? How to cope with early morning workouts How to fit commuting into a training plan Should triathlon change its order? More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   LINKS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST   Powder Creek Lodge: http://www.powdercreeklodge.com/ How to Become a Faster Mountain Biker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GAaheigvgg Forum thread: Tips for early morning workouts: https://forum.trainerroad.com/t/early-morning-workouts/3122/10   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST   Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips.   Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM   TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals   Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   FOLLOW TRAINERROAD   Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad