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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
 
(0:00) Welcome!
(2:49) How to save time at unbound gravel
(25:59) What is ‘Fat Adaptation’, and am I in a fat adapted state?
(43:55) How do I prepare for a stage race with multiple stages in a day?
(54:51) Can I run mis-matched tires?
(1:03:06) How do I build a pacing strategy for a course with tough, 8-9 minute climbs?
 
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 
Unbound Gravel Course: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41531560 
 
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ABOUT THE ASK A CYCLING COACH PODCAST
The only podcast dedicated to making you a faster cyclist. TrainerRoad's Ask a Cycling Coach podcast gives you the chance to get answers to your cycling and triathlon training questions with USAC/USAT certified coaches, pro athletes, and other special guests.
 
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
 
(0:00) Welcome!
(1:08) How temperature changes tire pressure
(32:34) How to get past post-race blues
(44:19) How to regain motivation
(55:25) How to have snappy acceleration
(1:06:57) Tips on becoming a pro cyclist
 
RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 
Abandoned to manage the post-Olympic blues: Olympians reflect on their experiences and the need for a change, Bradshaw, et al., 2022: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10.1080/2159676X.2021.1993974?needAccess=true&role=button
 
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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.
 
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ABOUT THE ASK A CYCLING COACH PODCAST
The only podcast dedicated to making you a faster cyclist. TrainerRoad's Ask a Cycling Coach podcast gives you the chance to get answers to your cycling and triathlon training questions with USAC/USAT certified coaches, pro athletes, and other special guests.
 
Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi
 
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
 
(0:00) Welcome!
(0:25) Correction on respiratory terminology
(1:10) Losing weight gradually vs. rapidly
(18:03) How to know if you’re a sandbagger
(36:24) Nourishment recommendations for those with eating disorders
(52:13) Best training option with TR to maintain fitness but have more time to ride
(1:21:17) Unbound tire selection / Jonathan doing Unbound in 2024???
 
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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
The only podcast dedicated to making you a faster cyclist. TrainerRoad's Ask a Cycling Coach podcast gives you the chance to get answers to your cycling and triathlon training questions with USAC/USAT certified coaches, pro athletes, and other special guests.
 
Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi
 
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
(0:00)  🏁 Ivy and Jonathan are racing Singletrack 6! Short preview, expectations, etc.
(16:00) 🫁 Do inspiratory and respiratory breathing (breath training) devices make you faster?
(33:09) 🥵 What is the maximum amount of training busy professionals should do? (Balancing work with training)
(42:15) 🧐 Why you aren’t getting faster (Why isn’t my training working?)
(57:02) 🔥 Why you are getting dropped in race starts (how to train for hard starts)
 
LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Singletrack 6 Stage Breakdowns: https://trainerroad.cc/st6spreadsheet


- Effect of respiratory muscle training on exercise performance in healthy individuals: a systematic review and meta-analysis, Illi, et al., 2012: https://trainerroad.cc/Illi2012


- Influence of Inspiratory Muscle Training on Ventilatory Efficiency and Cycling Performance in Normoxia and Hypoxia, Salazar-Martinez, et al., 2017: https://trainerroad.cc/SalazarMartinez2017


- Inspiratory muscle training improves cycling time-trial performance and anaerobic work capacity but not critical power, Johnson, et al., 2007: https://trainerroad.cc/Johnson2017


- Time to Move Beyond a “One-Size Fits All” Approach to Inspiratory Muscle Training, Shei, et al., 2022: https://trainerroad.cc/Shei2022


- Grinduro California: https://trainerroad.cc/GrinduroCA


- Stetina’s Paydirt: https://trainerroad.cc/StetinasPaydirt 



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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
The only podcast dedicated to making you a faster cyclist. TrainerRoad's Ask a Cycling Coach podcast gives you the chance to get answers to your cycling and triathlon training questions with USAC/USAT certified coaches, pro athletes, and other special guests.
 
Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi
 
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
 
(0:00) Introducing Cole Paton!
(14:47) Why is your heart rate higher when training outside vs. inside?
(26:31) Pacing tips for new road racers
(43:04) Is too much flexibility bad for cyclists?
(55:32) Is sweat rate based on power output?



LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Cole and Savilia’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColeSavilia 
- Backs, R. W., & Seljos, K. A. (1994). Metabolic and cardiorespiratory measures of mental effort: the effects of level of difficulty in a working memory task. International Journal of Psychophysiology, 16(1), 57-68: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0167876094900426?via%3Dihub 
- Furley, P., & Memmert, D. (2010). The role of working memory in sport. International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 3(2), 171-194. DOI: 10.1080/1750984X.2010.526238: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/233446680_The_role_of_working_memory_in_sport 
 
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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
The only podcast dedicated to making you a faster cyclist. TrainerRoad's Ask a Cycling Coach podcast gives you the chance to get answers to your cycling and triathlon training questions with USAC/USAT certified coaches, pro athletes, and other special guests.
 
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:
(0:46) Should cyclists take CBD?
(39:39) Bike handling tips for scary courses
(52:15) How much fitness do you lose in one week?
(1:01:29) Are raisins good cycling nutrition?
(1:10:29) Why do some races feel so hard, and how should you train for that?

LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 
- Effects of Cannabidiol on Exercise Physiology and Bioenergetics: A Randomised Controlled Pilot Trial, Sahinovic, et al., 2022: https://trainerroad.cc/42mxwEm 
- The influence cannabidiol on delayed onset of muscle Soreness, Hatchet, et al., (small sublingual CBD dose): https://trainerroad.cc/44uHUvn 
- Effects of Cannabidiol Supplementation on Skeletal Muscle Regeneration after Intensive Resistance Training, Isenmann, et al., 2021: https://trainerroad.cc/3paRCmN 
- www.GlobalDRO.com 
- Detraining: What Happens When You Lose Fitness?: https://trainerroad.cc/42lLUfW 
- Sun-dried raisins are a cost-effective alternative to Sports Jelly Beans in prolonged cycling, Reitscher, et al., 2011: https://trainerroad.cc/3LXC5zG 
- Zefal Magnum Pro Bottle: https://trainerroad.cc/416Hjxg 
 
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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
The only podcast dedicated to making you a faster cyclist. TrainerRoad's Ask a Cycling Coach podcast gives you the chance to get answers to your cycling and triathlon training questions with USAC/USAT certified coaches, pro athletes, and other special guests.
 
Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi
 
MORE PODCASTS FROM TRAINERROAD
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