The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS

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Coach Adam Pulford delivers actionable training advice and answers your questions in short weekly episodes for time-crunched cyclists looking to improve their cycling performance. The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast (formerly The TrainRight Podcast) is brought to you by the team at CTS - the leading endurance coaching company since 2000. Coach Adam pulls from over a decade of coaching experience and the collective knowledge of over 50+ CTS Coaches to help you cut throught the noise of training information and implement proven training strategies that’ll take your performance to the next level. 

  1. 5D AGO

    Is High Carb Fueling Bad for Your Health? (#299)

    If you're fueling with high carbs during training and worrying about diabetes, weight gain, or gut issues, this episode will change how you think about sugar. Coach Adam Pulford breaks down why your body handles carbohydrates completely differently during exercise than at rest, clears up one of the biggest nutrition myths in endurance sports, and gives you a simple, practical fueling framework so you can stop being afraid of carbs and start performing at your best. Free Cycling Training Assessment: https://trainright.com/cycling-training-assessment-welcome/ RESOURCES Gut Training for Athletes:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28332114/https://www.gssiweb.org/docs/default-source/sse-docs/jeukendrup_sse_178.pdf?sfvrsn=2https://www.mysportscience.com/post/2017/03/25/training-the-gut-for-athletesGut Training & Microbiome:Can the gut microbiota be trained?Stephanie Howe:Stephanie Howe - CTS Ultrarunning Coachhttps://www.instagram.com/p/B76N6l7Bw8k/?hl=en&img_index=1About – Stephanie HoweASK A QUESTION FOR A FUTURE PODCAST HERE HOST Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or on your favorite podcast platform Interested in working with a coach? Schedule a free consult: https://trainright.com/coaching/cycling/ Self-coached athlete? Check out our TrainRight Membership: https://trainright.com/membership/ Find more free resources here: https://trainright.com/blog/

    9 min

  2. MAR 30

    Build a Bigger Aerobic Engine With These 2 Workouts (#298)

    Most cyclists think a massive amount of Zone 2 training is the secret to a bigger aerobic engine, but it's only part of the story. Coach Adam Pulford breaks down two workouts he uses with his athletes, from ProTour riders to time-crunched amateurs, to push aerobic fitness to the next level. Free Cycling Training Assessment: https://trainright.com/cycling-training-assessment-welcome/ RESOURCES Cycling’s Latest Trend: Structured Zone 2 IntervalsZone 2 Training to Improve Aerobic Endurance and Fat Burning - CTSASK A QUESTION FOR A FUTURE PODCAST HERE HOST Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform Interested in working with a coach? Schedule a free consult: https://trainright.com/coaching/cycling/ Self-coached athlete? Check out our TrainRight Membership: https://trainright.com/membership/ Find more free resources here: https://trainright.com/blog/

    9 min

  3. MAR 23

    Pro Teams Are Doing Zone 2 Intervals. Should You? (#297)

    Zone 2 intervals are trending across pro pelotons and training apps, but are they actually superior to steady endurance riding, or just a complicated solution to a simple problem? Coach Adam Pulford breaks down the science, shares real athlete data, and gives you an honest answer on whether structured Zone 2 intervals are worth your time. Free Cycling Training Assessment: https://trainright.com/cycling-training-assessment-welcome/ RESOURCES Cycling’s Latest Trend: Structured Zone 2 IntervalsZone 2 Training to Improve Aerobic Endurance and Fat Burning - CTSASK A QUESTION FOR A FUTURE PODCAST HERE HOST Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform Interested in working with a coach? Schedule a free consult: https://trainright.com/coaching/cycling/ Self-coached athlete? Check out our TrainRight Membership: https://trainright.com/membership/ Find more free resources here: https://trainright.com/blog/

    10 min

  4. MAR 17

    Finding Your Training Rhythm: A Weekly Framework for Time-Crunched Cyclists (#296)

    Struggling to fit training into your busy life? Coach Adam Pulford breaks down a simple weekly framework that helps time-crunched cyclists build real fitness — without burning out or blowing up their schedule. Free Cycling Training Assessment: https://trainright.com/cycling-training-assessment-welcome/ RESOURCES Time-Crunched? Here’s the Training Week Framework That WorksHow to Build a Strong Week of Your Cycling Training Plan - Chris CarmichaelASK A QUESTION FOR A FUTURE PODCAST HERE HOST Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform Interested in working with a coach? Schedule a free consult: https://trainright.com/coaching/cycling/ Self-coached athlete? Check out our TrainRight Membership: https://trainright.com/membership/ Find more free resources here: https://trainright.com/blog/ CONNECT WITH CTS Website: trainright.com Instagram: @cts_trainright Twitter: @trainright Facebook: @CTSAthlete

    10 min

  5. MAR 13

    We're Leveling Up — Here's What's Coming

    The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS

    2 min

  6. FEB 18

    Should Cyclists Use Different Power Zones for Indoor vs Outdoor Training? (#294)

    OVERVIEW Cyclists almost always report a discrepancy between the power output and/or perceived exertion between indoor and outdoor cycling. Typically, this means struggling to achieve the same power output indoors than can be achieved outdoors for common workouts like FTP intervals or VO2 max efforts. Even easier Zone 2 rides can have higher RPE values (i.e., feel harder) indoors compared to outdoors. In Episode 294 of "The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast", Coach Adam Pulford reveals why indoor cycling feels harder, how you can narrow the gap between indoor and outdoor performance, and whether you should use different power training zones indoors vs outdoors. TOPICS COVERED Why indoor cycling feels harder than outdoor ridingWhich types of cycling workouts are affected more by moving indoorsHow to narrow the gap between indoor and outdoor performanceWhen to make different indoor and outdoor power training zonesRESOURCES  Indoor vs Outdoor Power ExplainedKnowledge is Watt: https://www.instagram.com/knowledgeiswatt/ - Indoor vs Outdoor Power post Can a Mismatch Between Course Gradient and Resistance Affect Performance When Using ERG Mode in a Zwift Workout? ASK A QUESTION FOR A FUTURE PODCAST HOST Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform GET FREE TRAINING CONTENT Join our weekly newsletter CONNECT WITH CTS Website: trainright.com Instagram: @cts_trainright Twitter: @trainright Facebook: @CTSAthlete

    16 min

  7. FEB 11

    How to Build VO2 max Year Round! (#293)

    OVERVIEW Should cyclists incorporate VO2 max work year round or focus VO2 max work on only select periods of the year? Coach Adam Pulford tackles this listener question in Episode 293 of "The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast". Key ideas include the fact that VO2 max is influenced by training at several different intensities, so you can work on VO2 max without always doing high-intensity intervals. When it comes to high-intensity intervals, Coach Adam provides guidance on scheduling workouts and rest days, provides examples of effective VO2 max interval workouts, and when it makes sense to adjust annual periodization plans to incorporate high intensity intervals at unconventional times of year.  TOPICS COVERED VO2 max is influenced by all training intensitiesWhy you shouldn't train VO2 max intensity all year longHow training intensities work togetherSample Zone 5, high intensity workoutsWhy you should do Zone 5 VO2 work at every two monthsOther ways to build VO2 max off the bikeASK A QUESTION FOR A FUTURE PODCAST HOST Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform GET FREE TRAINING CONTENT Join our weekly newsletter CONNECT WITH CTS Website: trainright.com Instagram: @cts_trainright Twitter: @trainright Facebook: @CTSAthlete

    26 min

  8. FEB 4

    Indoor Cycling: How to Prevent ERG Mode From Ruining Your Workouts (#292)

    OVERVIEW ERG Mode, or ergometer mode, is a feature on smart indoor cycling trainers that allows the trainer or connected app to set the resistance you experience as a rider. For interval workouts, for instance, ERG Mode will adjust the resistance so you stay at a constant target power output (e.g., 250 watts for 10 minutes). The downside to ERG Mode is that it can hinder your ability to conjure the internal motivation to achieve that power target, and if you can't maintain your cadence during an interval, you can end up in the "death spiral". In Episode 292 of "The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast", Coach Adam Pulford provides insights on when to use or not use ERG Mode, how to set up TrainingPeaks Virtual to avoid the death spiral, and other tips for maximizing the effectiveness of ERG Mode.  TOPICS COVERED Pros and Cons of ERG ModeInnovations in ERG Mode functionsWhy you would want to use ERG ModeSample data file from ERG Mode workoutRESOURCES CTS Article on ERG ModeIndieVelo to TPVirtual: Inside TrainingPeaks Virtual: Redefining Indoor Cycling and TrainingTrainingPeaks acquires virtual cycling platform indieVelo, aims to add ‘credible racing and realistic riding’ to its training offeringsOther ERG Mode Resources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85d5wF6DNkchttps://www.highnorth.co.uk/articles/indoor-ftp-vs-outdoor-ftpASK A QUESTION FOR A FUTURE PODCAST HOST Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform GET FREE TRAINING CONTENT Join our weekly newsletter CONNECT WITH CTS Website: trainright.com Instagram: @cts_trainright Twitter: @trainright Facebook: @CTSAthlete

    18 min
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Coach Adam Pulford delivers actionable training advice and answers your questions in short weekly episodes for time-crunched cyclists looking to improve their cycling performance. The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast (formerly The TrainRight Podcast) is brought to you by the team at CTS - the leading endurance coaching company since 2000. Coach Adam pulls from over a decade of coaching experience and the collective knowledge of over 50+ CTS Coaches to help you cut throught the noise of training information and implement proven training strategies that’ll take your performance to the next level. 

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