Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad

Alex Wild, a cycling pro and expert in fatigue management, joins the podcast to discuss various topics. They talk about dealing with bad start positions, balancing a career with pro racing, causes of "bad days" on the bike, pacing strategies, managing disappointing race results, fatigue management, sweat loss, and nutrition strategies. They also provide bike setup tips for the Epic World Cup. A must-listen for cycling enthusiasts!

Professional cyclist and gravel racer Haley Smith joins the podcast to discuss topics like orthorexia, transitioning to gravel racing, pain comparison between different races, challenges in eating for longer races, understanding load and stress, motivating and training young cyclists, and navigating expectations and reclaiming motivation in racing.

Pro Cyclists discuss sleep deprivation's effect on performance, training methods, managing perfectionism, and the debate between fat vs. carbs vs. lactate in elite athletes.

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Exploring the next innovations in pro cycling. Is Highly Branched Cyclic Dextrin the next big thing in cycling nutrition? A periodization mistake that hinders progress. Running cross-training tips. Why aren't more pro road cyclists doing other disciplines? How the order of workouts affects fitness. A new study shows exercising while studying helps retain information.

World Champion Richie Rude shares his MTB tips, including skills practice, race nutrition, and adjusting training for races. They discuss descending techniques, fueling strategies for enduro races, and the impact of TrainerRoad on performance improvement.

In this podcast, they discuss the importance of setting challenging and exciting goals for cyclists. Ivy shares her focus for racing next year and her big race goal for 2024. They also talk about strength training and the new findings on low volume and RIR. Coach Jonathan shares his race and nutrition goals for 2024. They explore the benefits of setting and sharing goals, and the impact of stretching and equipment changes on performance.

Topics covered in this podcast include bike Christmas wish lists, overcoming wobbly hips while cycling out of the saddle, why pro CX riders don't use laced shoes, why cyclists are ditching the drops, effectiveness of pre-race gels for short races, maximizing aero gains, tips for balancing fluid intake during long rides, advice for heavier athletes balancing strength and strategy, and strategies for excelling in climbs as a new cyclist.

Discussion topics include crazy race experiences, racing without pressure, the impact of 30/30s on performance, determining intensity levels, reflex training for pro cyclists, PED use in sports, gratitude and comparison in training, and the difference between rest and taper weeks.

Pro cyclist Keegan joins the show to discuss doping in cycling. The hosts also cover topics such as threshold intervals, leg soreness after VO2max workouts, recovery week mistakes, and managing training volume after a peak.