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TOPICS COVERED
(0:00) Welcome!
(1:49) Getting to know Zach Calton
(16:17) Pro tips on how to make threshold training less miserable and more productive
(31:23) Can antacids make you faster?
(45:36) Zach and Ryan’s favorite ways to train repeatability
(55:36) How to train for a race series / a lot of races in a short time
(1:09:22) What’s up with collegiate cycling in the US?
 
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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.
 
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TOPICS COVERED
(0:00) Welcome!
(01:08) Gravel National Championships discussion with Tobin
(13:10) Ivy’s UCI Cyclocross racing plans for this season
(22:20) Tobin’s warmup for cyclocross
(24:00) Ivy’s tips for pre-riding a course, and whether it’s more important than a warmup
(25:41) Tobin’s tips for how to learn a course quickly
(26:30) Tobin’s key rule about how to test tire choice and pressure on a course
(27:39) Tobin’s tips on how to know if you should run or hop barriers
(29:47) Should you break the golden rule and go hard at the beginning of a race in CX?
(30:31) Should you surge out of corners or try to ride smooth in cyclocross?
(32:22) How to avoid losing positions at the beginning of a race
(35:30) Ivy and Tobin’s favorite cyclocross workouts
(41:45) Is cyclocross training different from criterium training?
(45:45) Pros’ favorite workouts for road racing
(48:28) How cross-country MTB training is different from other forms of training
(52:36) Should your bike handling technique change or stay the same from bike to bike?
(1:02:09) How pros’ recognize signs of fatigue when HRV doesn’t seem to correlate
 
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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
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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
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TOPICS COVERED
(0:00) Welcome!
(02:01) Are you carb loading incorrectly?
(13:41) Do you need to drink electrolytes if you eat enough sodium before and after training?
(26:12) What is the best macronutrient ratio for getting faster on the bike?
(37:52) Should you not count calories consumed during training?



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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
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TOPICS COVERED
(0:00) Welcome!
(0:50) Hannah’s tips for steep climbs
(3:30) Hannah’s analysis of her race at Leadville
(5:50) Should you go with an early move, or stick to a conservative pacing plan?
(8:00) What to do if you realized you missed the key move in a race
(12:30) Why Hannah chose to take time off in the middle of her season
(15:30) How Hannah manages rest week anxiety
(20:45) Post-race blues / What to do if you don’t have a goal event on your calendar?
(22:50) How to balance life and training
(25:15) Are group rides replacement for training?
(28:10) Does your training have to be intense if you are doing less volume?
(36:25) Saddle tips/ Are cycling saddles always uncomfortable, and are we just not talking about it?
(39:30) How your posture affects saddle selection
(43:45) How chamois cream could actually make saddle problems worse / how bib shorts affect saddle choice
(51:15) Signs you are underfueling your workouts
(52:45) How pros fuel their training
(54:55) Coach Jonathan’s hack for avoiding post-training binges
(1:05:55) Are tire inserts actually worth the weight penalty?



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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
 
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TOPICS COVERED
(0:00) Welcome!
(2:21) Why you need to do strength training
(9:26) Why you should do strength training in more than just the offseason
(11:50) How often should you do strength training every week?
(14:56) Should you do strength training on hard days or easy days?
(29:20) How to avoid DOMS
(34:09) Can strength training replace a specific type of cycling workout?
(37:00) How to know when you should prioritize strength or cycling training
(41:33) What is the minimum amount of strength training you should do
(46:50) How much will your sprint power or FTP increase from strength training?
(53:18) Are bodyweight exercises enough for cyclists, or do you need equipment?
(57:05) No equipment, at-home strength training exercises for cyclists
(1:00:51) Should cyclists use TRX systems?
(1:02:32) Is yoga sufficient strength training for cyclists?
(1:04:35) How does strength training for cycling differ from lifting for general health?
(1:06:33) TrainerRoad’s strength training benchmarks calculator
(1:11:53) What are the best and most important strength training exercises for cyclists?
(1:16:09) Are kettlebell flow workouts too intense for cyclists?
(1:18:17) Do you need to adjust your strength training plan for your age?
(1:23:25) Strength training recommendations for triathletes
(1:26:46) Which strength training exercises help with maintaining the aero/TT position?
(1:31:41) Can strength training replace a warm up or cool down for cycling?
(1:32:46) What strength training exercises can help cyclists avoid broken collarbones and other injuries?
(1:34:50) What strength training exercises can help cyclists avoid a sore lower back on the bike?
(1:43:32) What strength training exercises can help you stabilize your pedal stroke?
(1:45:32) How should cyclists change their nutrition when they start doing strength training?
(1:50:21) What supplements should cyclists take when they start doing strength training?



LINKS MENTIONED
- Derek’s Strength Training Company: www.DialedHealth.com 
- Derek’s instagram: https://instagram.com/dialedhealth 
- TrainerRoad Strength Training Benchmarks Calculator: https://www.trainerroad.com/strength-training-calculator 
 
Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now!
https://youtu.be/k3IIJqNxNMo 
 
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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
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LINKS MENTIONED
Kate’s Successful Athletes Podcast Episode: https://youtu.be/-iLRvK71Seg 
 
OTHER LINKS
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/
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrainerRoad
  TrainerRoad Podcast Network
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