Zach Calton
Professional gravel and mountain bike racer for Ventum Bikes with years of experience balancing full-time work and pro-level training, known for sharing practical training insights and race preparation strategies.
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Sep 18, 2025 • 1h 18min
TRAINING MISTAKES THAT MAKE YOU SLOWER | Pro Cyclist Zach Calton | Ask a Cycling Coach 551
Zach Calton, a professional gravel racer and Lifetime Grand Prix athlete, shares insights from his competitive journey, including his comeback from illness and crashes. He explores the nuances of polarized training and reveals common misconceptions about Training Stress Score (TSS). Zach emphasizes the importance of load management and mental resilience, discusses essential sprint training for all cyclists, and highlights three critical mistakes: poor fueling, neglecting skills, and sacrificing long-term consistency for quick gains.
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Feb 26, 2026 • 57min
The Volume Trap: Why Junk Miles Quietly Kill Fitness | Zach Calton | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 575
Zach Calton, pro gravel and mountain bike racer who balances full-time work with pro-level training. He discusses protecting key interval sessions and avoiding junk miles. He talks about prioritizing consistency over big volume spikes. He covers practical pacing cues, mental strategies for hard intervals, and how to adjust training when fatigue shows up.
