Ask The Pedalist Podcast

Pedal My Way

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Short, evidence-based answers to real cycling and fitness questions. No fluff, no gatekeeping — just practical information you can use on your next ride or workout. pedalmyway.com YouTube: @pedalmyway Instagram: @pedalmyway Bluesky: @pedalmyway.bsky.social Tiktok:@pedalmyway

Jul 7

21 - The Slowest Cyclists Improve the Fastest — Here's Why

This episode of Ask The Pedalist breaks down why chasing every ride at medium effort keeps you stuck — and why riding slower on purpose builds the engine that makes you faster. What You'll Learn:The Ego Trap Why treating every ride like a race puts you in a gray zone that's too easy to build fitness and too hard to recover from. Polarized Training The research behind the 80/20 split — 80% low intensity, 20% genuinely hard, almost nothing in between. Why this is how elite endurance athletes actually train. Why Easy Days Make Hard Days Work Real recovery on easy days is what lets your hard days be truly hard. Skip one and the other falls apart. Consistency Over Intensity Riders who train slow and steady stick with it. Riders who go hard every day burn out. Over months, consistency wins. How To Apply It Practical breakdown: how to structure easy days, how many hard days per week, and how to stop the group ride from sabotaging your plan. Website: www.pedalmyway.com Youtube: @pedalmyway Instagram: pedalmyway Bluesky:@pedalmyway.bsky.social‬ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pedalmyway More at pedalmyway.com | PMW FIT app free on Google Play
Jul 1

0 – Welcome to Ask The Pedalist

Trailer: What is Ask The Pedalist? 60 seconds on who this podcast is for, what we cover, and why it's different. Evidence-based cycling & fitness — no fluff, no gatekeeping. More at pedalmyway.com | PMW FIT app free on Google Play
Jun 8

20 - Is Indoor Cycling as Effective as Riding Outside?

The indoor vs. outdoor debate never really goes away — but most people are asking the wrong question. In this episode, Mukund breaks down what the research actually says about training indoors versus outside, where each environment gives you a real edge, and how to use both without being loyal to either. Topics covered: What studies say about indoor vs. outdoor physiological effortThe heat stress problem most indoor riders ignoreWhy the trainer is actually better for structured quality workWhat outdoor riding develops that no trainer can replicateA practical framework for splitting your training across both Website: www.pedalmyway.com Youtube: @pedalmyway Instagram: pedalmyway Bluesky:@pedalmyway.bsky.social‬ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pedalmyway More at pedalmyway.com | PMW FIT app free on Google Play
May 27

19 - Fueling Before, During, After a ride

What to Eat Before, During, and After a Ride? Nutrition tanks more rides than fitness ever does — and most cyclists are either underfueling, eating at the wrong times, or skipping recovery entirely. In this episode, we break down exactly what to eat and when, from your pre-ride meal to the recovery window most riders blow right past. No supplements pitch. Just practical, research-backed fueling you can apply this week. Topics covered: The pre-ride timing mistake that kills your first hourWhen fasted riding actually makes sense (and when it doesn't)How many carbs you need per hour on the bikeWhy plain water isn't enough on longer ridesThe 60-minute post-ride window that determines how you feel tomorrow Website: www.pedalmyway.com Youtube: @pedalmyway Instagram: pedalmyway Bluesky:@pedalmyway.bsky.social‬ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pedalmyway More at pedalmyway.com | PMW FIT app free on Google Play
May 18

18 - Strength Training for Cyclists

Strength Training for Cyclists — Where Do You Even Start? Most cyclists skip the gym entirely — worried about bulk, confused about what to lift, or just unsure where to begin. In this episode, we break down exactly why strength work matters for your riding, what your body actually needs (hint: it's not what you think), and the four foundational movements every cyclist should start with. No gym background required. Just a smarter way to ride faster, climb stronger, and stay injury-free. Topics covered: Why you won't get bulky (and the science behind it)The glute/quad imbalance wrecking your pedal strokeThe foundational four movements for cyclistsHow to fit strength work into your existing training weekWhen you'll actually start feeling the difference🚴 More at pedalmyway.com 📱 PMW FIT — free workout app on Google Play. PMW Fit Also visit shop.pedalmyway.com for your cycling gear. Website: www.pedalmyway.com Youtube: @pedalmyway Instagram: pedalmyway Bluesky:@pedalmyway.bsky.social‬ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pedalmyway More at pedalmyway.com | PMW FIT app free on Google Play
May 11

17 - How Often You Should Ride

Think riding more days automatically means more fitness? Not quite. In this episode, we break down the real answer to one of cycling's most common questions — and it's not a number. It's about understanding how much stress your body can actually absorb and recover from in a week. You'll discover: Why rest and recovery are NOT the same thingThe 80/20 rule that elite endurance athletes swear byHow your gym sessions are secretly adding to your riding loadWhy masters cyclists (40+) need smarter spacing — not less ridingThe one non-negotiable rest day every rider needsWhether you're riding 3 days or 6, this episode will change how you think about your training week. 🎯 Train smarter at pedalmyway.com 📱 Download PMW FIT on Google Play Ask The Pedalist is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or training advice. 🚴 More at pedalmyway.com 📱 PMW FIT — free workout app on Google Play. PMW Fit Website: www.pedalmyway.com Youtube: @pedalmyway Instagram: pedalmyway Bluesky:@pedalmyway.bsky.social‬ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pedalmyway More at pedalmyway.com | PMW FIT app free on Google Play
Apr 27

16 - Why Your Legs Are Always Tired (And How to Fix It)

Your legs feel like cement — but you slept, you ate, and you didn't even train that hard. So what's going on? In this episode, Mukund breaks down the four most common reasons cyclists and active people deal with chronic leg fatigue — and none of them are "just train more" or "just rest more." What's covered: Why rest and recovery are not the same thingThe hydration mistake most athletes make every single dayWhy your easy days might be making you slowerThe bloodwork number most cyclists have never checkedPlus: simple, practical fixes you can apply this week. 🚴 More at pedalmyway.com 📱 PMW FIT — free workout app on Google Play. PMW Fit Website: www.pedalmyway.com Youtube: @pedalmyway Instagram: pedalmyway Bluesky:@pedalmyway.bsky.social‬ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pedalmyway More at pedalmyway.com | PMW FIT app free on Google Play
Apr 9

15 - The Advice We All Got Wrong

Most cycling advice gets passed around so confidently that nobody stops to ask if it's actually right. In this episode, Mukund takes three of the most widely followed rules in cycling — stretching before a ride, the 90 RPM cadence target, and Zone 2 training — and asks a simple question: what does the evidence actually say? The answers might surprise you. Especially the stretching one. Topics covered: - Why static stretching before a ride may be hurting your performance - The truth about the 90 RPM rule — and why your cadence might be different - How Zone 2 became a religion — and where the nuance got lost - What to do instead Links: 🔗 Google Play Store: PMW Fit Website: www.pedalmyway.com Youtube: @pedalmyway Instagram: pedalmyway Bluesky:@pedalmyway.bsky.social‬ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pedalmyway More at pedalmyway.com | PMW FIT app free on Google Play

Short, evidence-based answers to real cycling and fitness questions. No fluff, no gatekeeping — just practical information you can use on your next ride or workout. pedalmyway.com YouTube: @pedalmyway Instagram: @pedalmyway Bluesky: @pedalmyway.bsky.social Tiktok:@pedalmyway

Creator

Pedal My Way
Years Active

2023 - 2026
Episodes

22
Rating

Clean
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