Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad

• Will more training volume make you a faster cyclist? • How to follow a structured training plan during a group ride • How to use power meter data to get faster • How to train for a late race breakaway • How to peak twice in one season • Do I need a recovery week between training phases? • How to train if you don't have a specific race in mind • How to pick the best chamois • Is extra training volume bad? • What does my power to weight ratio mean? • How to eat during high intensity workouts

In this special episode of the podcast we spoke with The Clif Bar Cycling Team, some of the best criterium racers in the USA, about how to become a better Crit Racer. • How to train for criterium racing • How to know if you're a sprinter or a breakaway racer • How to train for a flat criterium • How to train for a hilly criterium • How to perform a breakaway • How to do a leadout • How to use team tactics in a criterium • How to race against a team in a criterium • Top tips for criterium racing

• How to train for a triathlon with TrainerRoad • What time of day is the best time to train? • Does bike geometry affect power output? • Can you compare power from one cyclist to another? • Does running make you a slower cyclist? • How to take an FTP test? • Using ERG mode during an FTP test? • What is the best gearing for indoor training? • Do electronic trainers increase your cadence? • How to quantify cross-training for cycling • How to use walking for recovery and training for cyclists • Do electronic trainers cause injuries? • Are smart trainers detrimental? • How to improve core strength for cycling • Does old age affect FTP and VO2 Max • How to adjust your training for old age

• Why can't I hold steady power? • How to use cadence to analyze your training • Is heart rate better than power? • How to use power meters to measure your performance • Why heart rate zones and power zones don't line up • How to use VO2 Max for cyclists • How VO2 intervals increase endurance • What is the difference between tempo and sweetspot • What benefits come from high intensity training • How does tempo training improve endurance? • Is tempo training bad? • How to plan weight loss for cycling • How to use indoor training during race season • How to know when to bail out of an interval workout • What does resting heart rate mean in terms of performance? • How to mix high intensity intervals with base training • How to use tabata training for cycling • How to improve your VO2 Max • How to use weight training for cycling • How to incorporate indoor training with group rides

• How sleep affects recovery • How to improve power at VO2 Max • Is DNA Testing valuable for cyclists? • Can I substitute low intensity workouts for high intensity workouts? • Does high intensity training ruin base training? • How to use a mag trainer with TrainerRoad • How to prepare for a sportive or gran fondo • How to perform an FTP test • How to extend the length of a workout • How to raise your FTP • How to do base training for triathlon • How to adjust your training volume • How long should each phase of training take? • How to train for a season of racing • How to pick a base training plan • How to adjust your training after a hard race • How long will it take to reach race fitness • How to perform indoor workouts outside • How to use recovery drinks and nutrition for indoor training • How to plan a recovery workout

• How to adjust your training after a severe injury or illness • How to balance your training between low and high intensities • How to use resting heart rate to understand your performance • How to shorten a training plan • How to use rollers and TrainerRoad • Are rollers better than trainers? • How to base train for mountain biking • How to use indoor training for mountain biking • Is distance important for indoor training? • How to adjust a training plan for a busy schedule • How to use TrainerRoad to train for triathlon • High intensity training for endurance athletes • Why is my indoor FTP different than my outdoor FTP? • How to plan a training camp • How to build a pacing plan for a race

• How to set up your Garmin for triathlon • Is fasted training bad? • How to do hill repeats • How TrainerRoad structures their workouts • How important is weight in cycling • How to train with limited time • How to pace an Ironman • How to maintain fitness with a busy work schedule • How to not get dropped on a group ride • How to do base training for triathlon • How to shorten your training plan • How to lose weight during the base phase • How to train in between races • How to transition from one training plan to another • Is it normal to see your FTP drop in the off season? • How to use gravel grinding to train for triathlon • How to use commuting to compliment your training

• How to set up your bike on the trainer • How to measure your recovery • How to switch training plans • How to improve pedal stroke efficiency • How to become a faster sprinter • Does base training hurt your FTP? • How does gearing affect an electronic trainer? • How to train for the Dirty Kanza • How sprinters can train for climbing • Should you train your weaknesses or strengths? • How to train for steep climbs • How to adjust training for missed workouts • Is tempo training beneficial for triathletes? • Why is my indoor power higher than my outdoor power? • How to do form sprints • How to measure an FTP test • How to base train for triathlon • Should I workout indoors with a fan?

• How does sitting at a desk affect my recovery? • How to get the most out of every interval • Lactate threshold vs. training with power • Individual Leg Drills • How to add swimming and running to TrainerRoad triathlon training plans • How to train for a Gran Fondo • How to train for an epic training camp • How to train for a season of road racing • How to prioritize your season's races • How to train during a business trip or vacation • How to calculate power zones • Should I avoid tempo or, "grey zone" training? • How to incorporate sports into your cycling training plan • Why you should follow a structured training plan • How to avoid getting dropped • How to plan a year of training • Which approach should I take with base training?

• How much improvement should I expect in my FTP? • Should you expect a decline in FTP during the off season? • How do I raise my FTP? • How to add swimming and running workouts to TrainerRoad training plans? • Should masters athletes do high intensity intervals? • How to adapt a triathlon training plan for duathlon • How to do form sprints • Reverse periodization • Running as cross training for cyclists • Nutrition planning for base training • Weight training for cyclists • Using a TT bike on the indoor trainer • How do I compare heart rate zones to power zones? • How often should I assess my FTP? • How to shorten your training plan • Is there such thing as too much sweet spot work? • How to not lose weight for cyclists • How to taper for your A-Race