Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad LOSE WEIGHT WITHOUT LOSING POWER: HOW TO CUT BODY FAT AND RAISE FTP | Ask a Cycling Coach 558
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Nov 6, 2025 Discover how to shed weight without sacrificing your functional threshold power. Learn about the VOâ slow component and its implications for endurance training. Get expert advice on heat management for your bike setup, and tips for structuring off-season training for older cyclists. Explore integrating strength training without hindering cycling performance, and see how to prepare for iconic events like the Cape Epic. This episode is packed with strategies to train smarter and get the most out of your rides!
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Smooth Efforts, Save Energy
- Race the course: avoid repeated spikes above threshold and ride moderately hard between efforts to hold speed.
- Practice technical sections with minimal coasting to maximize speed and conserve energy.
Older Riders: Lower Intensity Frequency
- Choose a TrainerRoad plan with 4 rides/week and 2 intensity days for older athletes to balance stress and recovery.
- Sync history (Strava/Garmin) so the plan adapts to your fitness and recovery needs.
Prep Specifically For Cape Epic
- For multi-day stage races like Cape Epic use a tailored Cross-Country Marathon or stage-race plan with long threshold and repeated hard starts.
- Replace running six weeks before the race and do weekend MTB-specific long rides for durability.