Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad

Professional cyclist and coach Hannah Otto discusses heat training, CO2 tolerance, and race intensity. She shares insights on preparing for bad weather, deciding on training bikes, sauna protocols, and the effects of poor CO2 tolerance. Strategies for early season races, sustained efforts, and optimizing performance are also covered.

Pete Morris, owner of a boutique bike shop, discusses how to avoid mechanicals, the impact of upgrading wheels and tires, the science behind repeatability, improving Anaerobic Work Capacity, getting fast with minimal training time, and delicious post-ride meals on the podcast.

Topics discussed include the new Red Light Green Light feature, supplements taken by Alex Wild, benefits of Red Light Green Light for cyclists, and TrainerRoad employees winning the Cape Town Cycle Tour. The podcast also mentions the effectiveness of TrainerRoad as a cycling training app and offers a 30-day risk-free trial for listeners.

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Topics covered include overreaching in training, pyramidal training for cyclists, Giro's new TT helmet, Pro Cyclist nutrition during Spring Classics, and insights on TdF route data from a 58-year-old cyclist.

Dr. Kyle Pfaffenbach, a nutrition expert, shares insights on caloric needs, gradual weight loss, and consistency in diet and training. He discusses ideal macronutrient intake, protein balance, and the importance of sleep. The podcast delves into gender roles in dieting, challenges of nutrition studies, and ways to learn from disappointing results.

Topics covered include recovery strategies for stage races, nutrition between races, pro peloton nutrition, lessons from Mediterranean Epic, new Triathlon plans, Red Light Green Light update, overreaching vs. overtraining, fatigue prevention with strength training, and the potential benefits of collagen for performance.

Alex Wild, a cycling pro and expert in fatigue management, joins the podcast to discuss various topics. They talk about dealing with bad start positions, balancing a career with pro racing, causes of "bad days" on the bike, pacing strategies, managing disappointing race results, fatigue management, sweat loss, and nutrition strategies. They also provide bike setup tips for the Epic World Cup. A must-listen for cycling enthusiasts!

Professional cyclist and gravel racer Haley Smith joins the podcast to discuss topics like orthorexia, transitioning to gravel racing, pain comparison between different races, challenges in eating for longer races, understanding load and stress, motivating and training young cyclists, and navigating expectations and reclaiming motivation in racing.

Pro Cyclists discuss sleep deprivation's effect on performance, training methods, managing perfectionism, and the debate between fat vs. carbs vs. lactate in elite athletes.