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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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Heat Training for Cyclists Deep Dive with Dr. Chris Minson - Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 484
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(0:00) Welcome!
(0:33) What Dr. Minson has been working on lately
(1:53) Dr. Minson’s heat adaptation testing protocol
(5:45) The common mistake cyclists make with heat training
(9:35) Combining heat training and altitude training
(15:04) Different methods of body temperature measurement
(18:47) Are non-invasive measurement tools inherently flawed?
(22:16) Passive vs active heat adaptation
(26:40) Is bare skin better at cooling than any fabric?
(31:48) Could sun sleeves help you cool better?
(34:41) Are ice slurry gels and mixes the next innovation in endurance nutrition?
(37:58) Has cooling replaced aerodynamics as the next wave of innovation in cycling?
// RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Alex Hutchinson’s Heat Training experience with Dr. Minson: https://www.outsideonline.com/health/training-performance/running-in-the-heat/
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Hannah’s Kokopelli FKT, Jonathan’s Downieville, Pacing, and More - Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 483
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(0:00) Welcome!
(0:38) Deep Dive on Hannah’s FKT
(31:46) Coach Jonathan’ questions for Hannah
(32:09) How many kilojoules did Hannah burn?
(35:02) How many carbs, electrolytes, and ml of fluid did Hannah consume per hour?
(47:57) Hannah’s equipment choices
(58:33) Jonathan’s learnings from Downieville (A Race)
// RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Kokopelli Strong video: https://youtu.be/Sq-kcxMBrVA?feature=shared
- Hannah’s Bike Check: https://youtu.be/yTHr4CtOHyw?feature=shared
- Hannah’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehannahotto/
- Water Filter: https://www.rei.com/product/100537/katadyn-befree-06-l-water-filter-bottle-20-fl-oz
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Sodium Bicarbonate for Cyclists Deep Dive with Dr. Andy Sparks - Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 482
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(0:00) Welcome, and Dr. Sparks’ background
(01:47) Dr. Sparks explaines the latest bicarb research
(10:24) How you are misunderstanding / misusing sodium bicarbonate
(15:15) Explained: How sodium bicarbonate makes you faster
(20:45) Ideal timing for sodium bicarbonate intake
(21:38) Best type of training and racing for sodium bicarbonate intake
(31:29) Are pros taking bicarb *during training and racing?!
(33:51) How to practically ingest bicarb during a race
(39:27) Co-ingestion (caffeine, creatine, etc.)
(42:37) Can sodium bicarbonate make you a slower cyclist?
(49:21) Does sodium bicarbonate raise or lower lactate levels?
// RESOURCES MENTIONED
- The Effects of a Carbohydrate Hydrogel System for the Delivery of Bicarbonate Mini-Tablets on Acid–Base Buffering and Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Resting Well-trained Male Cyclists. Gough, Sparks, 2024: https://sportsmedicine-open.springeropen.com/counter/pdf/10.1186/s40798-024-00684-x.pdf
- Nutrition and Supplements in Cycling, 1st Edition: https://www.amazon.com/Nutrition-Supplements-Cycling-Lewis-Gough/dp/1032451076
- Maurten Bicarb System: https://www.maurten.com/products/bicarb
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- TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad
- Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur
- Learn more about Adaptive Training: https://trainerroad.cc/35Tqtea
- Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5
- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP
- Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN -
Tiffany Keep - Qualifying for The 2024 Paris Olympics! - Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 481
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(0:00) Welcome!
(0:42) Goal of all goals the Olympics
(01:55) Get to Know Tiffany Keep
(06:11) Where did Tiffany Grow up?
(07:43) Tiffany’s cycling career review
(12:41) How being a mountain biker helps Tiffany on the road
(14:33) Challenges of learning road racing
(18:46) How Tiffany won the Cape Town Cycle Tour
(23:31) Tiffany’s plan for the Olympic Road Race in Paris 2024
(24:08) WhatTiffany learned at World Championships
(28:11) Does Tiffany plan on doing both road and mtb?
(31:40) Balance having a job and becoming a pro
(34:37) Parting notes
// RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Tiffany’s Instagram: https://www,instagram.com/tiffanykeep
- DAS Hutchinson Brother Team Instagram: https://www,instagram.com/das_hutchinson_brother
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How Pros Set Up Gravel and MTB for 2024 Lifetime Grand Prix - Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 480
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(0:00) Welcome!
(0:12) Alex’s upcoming races
(05:19) Equipment discussion
(05:45) How Flight Attendant has changed bike setup
(08:45) Suspension sag, pressure, and settings
(11:36) Are tire inserts needed if you run high pressure?
(13:06) Why some modern wheels are using stiffer spokes
(14:45) Why mountain bikers are no longer using dual piston brakes
(16:50) What tires Alex is running on his MTB
(17:50) Tire specs explained!
(19:25) Should we not use different sized rotors?
(20:00) Why thicker rotors can perform better
(21:22) Alex’s thoughts on the new SRAM Red
(23:30) MTB brake setup tips
(26:18) How integrated handlebars fit differently than you think
(31:07) Are hardtails and softails irrelevant now?
(32:48) How Alex sets up the Epic WC suspension
(35:05) Are suspension gravel bikes the future?
(37:20) Alex’s gravel tire setup choice on the Crux
(39:40) Why drop bars on hardtails is so complicated
(40:36) Waxing chains – how the pros do it
(44:40) Why SRAM Transmission is making chain lubrication more complicated
(49:23) Alex’s cycling kit changes
(51:10) What Alex does for carbohydrate mix
(55:57) How Alex has changed his recovery strategy
// RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Alex’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/alexwildmtb
- Truckee Tahoe Gravel: https://www.truckeegravel.com/
- Vittoria Air-Liner Insert: https://vittoria.com/products/air-liner-mtb
- Roval Control SL Team: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/roval-control-sl-team/p/1000195901?searchText=30125-2304&color=1000195920-1000195901
- 4 piston brakes: https://www.sram.com/en/sram/models/db-lvl-ult4-c1
- Renegade Tire: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/s-works-renegade-2bliss-ready-t5t7/p/205215?color=330411-205215
- Fast Trak Tire: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/fast-trak-control-2bliss-ready-t7/p/205391?color=330690-205391&searchText=00122-4005
- Ground Control Tire: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/ground-control-control-2bliss-ready-t5/p/203432?color=335441-203432&searchText=00122-5021
- SRAM HS2 Rotors: https://www.sram.com/en/sram/models/rt-hs-2-a1
- Tracer: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/s-works-tracer-2bliss-ready/p/205547?color=334783-205547&searchText=00022-4331
- Pathfinder: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/pathfinder-pro-2bliss-ready/p/157870?color=237517-157870
- Roval Control Cockpit: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/roval-control-cockpit/p/218332?color=352982-218332
- Silca Chain Waxing System: https://silca.cc/products/chain-waxing-system
- Rex Black Diamond Hot Wax: https://rex.fi/en/shop/bike/hot-waxes/black-diamond-hot-wax
- DNA Cycling Kit: https://www.dnacycling.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw1emzBhB8EiwAHwZZxe3nTfTl-rx3qS2kb1Qg9_mjLLNkZum_FR_Ae_Og1fKzc6Yn3qjf-hoCMwwQAvD_BwE
- Carbs Fuel: https://carbsfuel.com/
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Protein for Cyclists and Sodium Loading with Dr. Kyle Pfaffenbach - Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 479
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(0:00) Welcome!
(0:25) Is sodium loading necessary, and if so, how is it best done?
(36:33) How training increases plasma volume
(43:58) Should you ingest protein during rides
// RESOURCES MENTIONED
- Precision Hydration PH1500: https://www.precisionhydration.com/us/en/products/ph-1500-electrolyte-drink-mix/
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https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.
// HELPFUL LINKS
- Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi
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- TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad
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- TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad
- Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur
- Learn more about Adaptive Training: https://trainerroad.cc/35Tqtea
- Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5
- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP
- Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN
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