Ask a Cycling Coach - TrainerRoad Podcast

Tony Weeks is a father of two, professional firefighter and age group triathlete who has qualified for Kona and looks to apply all he learned from his first World Championship bid in 2015. Listen in to learn what Tony plans to do this time to get a top 20 finish at IRONMAN World Championships. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Where did Tony Week Qualify? - Balancing family, work and training - Adjusting a plan's workouts based on how you are feeling. - Tony's bike setup - Why did Tony chose a different helmet for Kona? - Can you run a disk wheel in Kona? - What is a swim skin? - What Tony has learned from past Kona races - Nutrition for Kona - What is "special needs" on an IRONMAN course? - Can a High Fat Low Carb diet work for Kona? - What does Tony eat during the run? More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips. • Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad

Episode 177 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast is going to be a fun one! 24 Hours In The Old Pueblo registration is closed and it's time to strategize on endurance team racing, we'll discuss creative ways to stay cool on the bike, and the proper way to train your body to absorb more training stress. Join us live! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE - 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo - Should I train for a specific climb in a specific race? - Should I follow low volume plans before mid volume plans? - How to cut a base phase short - Is starting young an advantage in cycling? - How to hold your head in the TT position - Ways to stay cool on the trainer More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips. • Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LINKS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST Ride with the Coaches in Kona: https://forum.trainerroad.com/t/kona-2018-rides-meetups-discussion-etc/2288 24 Hours in Old Pueblo: https://epicrides.com/events/24-hours-in-the-old-pueblo/event-guide/ Maxxis Aspen Tire: https://www.maxxis.com/catalog/tire-280-140-aspen Lasko Pro Performance Fan 4900: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DNGSCM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_w2n7AbGZ5YEQ7?tag=trainerroad-20 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad

Detailed show notes and discussion at https://forum.trainerroad.com/t/cx-road-enduro-block-periodization-heart-rate-more-ask-a-cycling-coach-176/1297 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A discussion on cyclocross, road enduro, block periodization, heart rate, nutrition and more, all in Episode 176 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE - New TrainerRoad Forum ( Forum.TrainerRoad.com ) - TrainerRoad kits now available! - New TrainerRoad Calendar - TrainerRoad Pricing Updates - Peter Stetina's Sierra Prospect - Best tires for grass cyclocross courses - Why starts don't always matter in cyclocross racing - Ride with the coaches in Kona! - When should you not train in the aero position - How to peak twice in one year - What is block periodization, and how should you use it? - Should you skip pedaling drills? - Why your heart rate stays high after a hard start - How to fuel early morning workouts - Do support crews make racing unfair? More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips. • Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad

5x Olympian Katerina Nash joined us live from Interbike in front of a studio audience for a deep dive on cyclocross. Tune in and learn from one of cycling's most successful athletes! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE - Drills for Cyclocross Racing - Choosing tires for specific CX Courses - Using Running to get in shape for CX Season - Changing your training from MTB season to CX season - Nutrition for endurance races vs. a CX race - What to eat for breakfast prior to a race - What’s the best dinner the night before an endurance XC Race - Daily eating habits to be a high level endurance athlete - How do you pace for a CX Race - Step through or step around when dismounting in a CX Race? - What breaks to use when dismounting in a CX Race - More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips. • Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad

Join us live for today's episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! We'll review a list of scenarios you can keep ready to manage every race situation, discuss whether ice baths are effective or not, tell you which body fat scales you can trust, and much more. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE - Live podcast party during Interbike! - What to do if you get stung by a bee in a race - Why is your bike uncomfortable on the trainer? - How to select ideal races - How to analyze course profiles - What tactics to expect for different course profiles - Do ice baths help recovery and performance? - How aggressive should you be in a race? - How to maintain a cool head in race scenarios - Why do you get a cough after hard training or racing? - Are body fat scales inaccurate? More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LINKS TO MENTIONED PRODUCTS: Knog BC554Bell Link: https://www.knog.com.au/oi-bike-bells.html Tanita BC-554 IronMan Body Composition Monitor: https://www.tanita.com/en/bc554/ Nokia Body Cardio Wifi Scale: https://health.nokia.com/us/en/body-cardio ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips. • Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad

How much of a role do genetics play in your ability to sprint, how do you recover from a bad race performance, and should your nutrition change for late night workouts? Join us live for discussion on all of this and more in Episode 173 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE - Team Clif Bar won the USA Crits Team Competition! - Alex Grant won Part City Point 2 Point! - How to recover from a bad race performance - How to regain confidence after a crash - How much of your sprint capability comes down to genetics? - How to decrease muscle mass with cycling - Should you change your nutrition when working out at night? - How to integrate training camps into your training plan - Road bikes vs. aero bikes More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips. • Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad

Planning an entire year of training and racing can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Episode 172 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast will go over every detail you need to know before planning your next season. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE How a podcast listener won a 250mi MTB race What is the Bones to Blue Endurance Race? What Jonathan learned from racing enduro How to plan your race season Which training plan you should pick How to set goals for endurance athletes How to eat to reach your goals More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LINKS TO MENTIONED PRODUCTS: How To Become A Faster Mountain Biker: https://blog.trainerroad.com/how-to-be-a-faster-mountain-biker/ Nokia Body Cardio Wifi Scale: https://health.nokia.com/us/en/body-cardio Scratch Rescue Hydration: https://www.skratchlabs.com/collections/drinks/products/hyper-hydration-mix?variant=813593229 Osmo Nutrition Preload: https://osmonutrition.com/product/preload-hydration-for-men/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips. • Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad

3x Olympian, 15x National Champion, Multi-time BCBR Champion and all around MTB legend Geoff Kabush (Yeti Cycles, Maxxis, Shimano) joined us to answer your questions on maintaining race fitness and motivation, equipment choices and technique, and a funny story that involves Chinese olympic basketball player Yao Ming. Tune in and enjoy! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE • Are aero bars beneficial in gravel racing? • Is gravel racing just a marketing scheme? • How Geoff maintains fitness throughout the year • Keeping motivation throughout each year of racing • Racing and training as an aging athlete • How Geoff has become such a great technical rider • Pre-riding the Continental EWS Northstar course • How do you recon a technical section of trail? • What would Geoff change for Dirty Kanza next year? • Advice on riding muddy conditions • Cadence comparison on mountain vs. road • Having confidence and controlling traction with your front tire • Tire discussion with Geoff • Geoff's opinion on the new Fox StepCast 34 mountain bike fork • Geoff's XC bike setup • Why is Di2 so beneficial for mountain bike racing? • Geoff's tips and tricks for racing the BC Bike Race More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LINKS TO MENTIONED PRODUCTS: Race Analysis: Dirty Kanza 2018 with Geoff Kabush: https://blog.trainerroad.com/race-analysis-dirty-kanza-2018-with-geoff-kabush/ How To Become A Faster Mountain Biker: https://blog.trainerroad.com/how-to-be-a-faster-mountain-biker/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips. • Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad

Nate had a day of ups and downs at Leadville, but did he get his sub-9 hour goal? Coach Chad and Jonathan will review Nate's performance, debate whether altitude training masks are effective or not, and dig into how pelvic tilt affects power output. Join us live for Episode 170 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE - What went right and what went wrong at Leadville for Nate - Why Leadville is so hard to pace - What Chad and Jonathan learned about crewing - Carb loading while trying to lose weight - Does carb loading actually work ? - The podcast hosts next big event - Do altitude training masks work? - The science behind altitude training - How does pelvic tilt affect power output? More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LINKS TO MENTIONED PRODUCTS: BiKnd Jetpack Bike Bag: https://www.biknd.com/jetpack-fs1000319 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips. • Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad

Pro MTB racer Alex Grant joined us live from Leadville, CO for a deep dive on all things Leadville and endurance racing. Alex has placed 3rd place overall at Leadville, and 3rd place at Elite National Championships, all the while being a husband and father to two kids and managing his own business. We sat down with Alex to go over his and Nate's Leadville prep and race strategies, and covered plenty of details on all things endurance racing. Tune in and enjoy! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE - Leadville course preview - How your body responds to high elevation - Why anaerobic efforts are easy at high elevation - How the pros carb load - Should you avoid solid foods during a race? - How to pace Leadville like a pro - The best cold weather gear for racing - Hardtail vs. full suspension: What is best for Leadville? - Why light tires might not be a good idea for Leadville - Leadville tire choice - Why your gearing is probably too high for Leadville - Should you change helmets in an aid station? - How the pros carry spares - How much you should eat each hour during Leadville - Aid station and crew strategy for Leadville - How much time will 1 watt save at Leadville? More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips. • Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad

Peak fitness is the end goal, but what actually happens to your body when you peak? We covered this, the different ways you can improve VO2 Max supplements vs. whole foods and much more in episode 168 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE - Nate's Leadville Preparation - The best way to hold your phone during workouts - How to inject tubeless sealant without clogging your valve stems - Do you have to change up your workouts to get faster? - Why progression is the most important principle to getting faster - A deep diving on "peaking" - What happens to your body when it peaks? - How long can you maintain peak fitness? - Are standing desks actually bad for athletes? - What is the best way to improve VO2 Max? - Whole foods vs. powders and supplements for recovery nutrition - Why dehydration isn't always bad for cyclists - How big of a difference 2lbs make on a climb. More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips. • Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad

Every cyclist wants to burn fat, but it's more complicated than low intensity riding. Join us live for deep dives on fat burning, testosterone in cycling, and Chad's favorite books in this episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE How to burn fat with cycling What is “spot-burning” for fat? What is the difference between visceral and subcutaneous fat Why food matters more than training for fat burning What role intensity plays in losing weight How insulin and sugar affect fat loss Why athletes have a surprisingly complex time with weight control Testosterone and cyclists Is hormone replacement therapy banned for cyclists? Why taking testosterone is cheating Natural ways to increase testosterone production What effect sleep has on testosterone Should cyclists always avoid weight gain? How cyclists can ad weight that helps make them faster Why cyclists should strength train Why sugary drinks can be bad for cyclists The difference between hydration during a race and recovery What is osmolality and why you should keep track of it Which nutrition products optimize hydration How mountain bikers can improve their pacing Why mountain bike races start so hard How to train your body to start races hard Coach Chad's favorite books More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips. • Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad

Join us live and bring your questions for a discussion on how to break through fitness plateaus, how people do VO2 Max intervals wrong, and a tactics discussion on how to win a bike race without a team. Episode 166 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast is coming right up! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE - Race analysis of Tahoe Trail 100 - Why getting stuck behind slower riders may be a good thing - How to deal with hot weather in a race - What to do if your FTP is not increasing - When it's good to be a heavier rider - Why power to weight ratio isn't everything - How to lose weight and get more fit - Why maintaining fitness can be tricky to measure - Why all Training Stress is not the same - Why you could be doing VO2 Max intervals wrong - How VO2 Max work can improve aerobic and anaerobic stores - Why excessive heat isn't a good match with intense training - How to implement heat training into your plan - How heat training can help performance at altitude - How to fuel for 24 hour races - How to win a bike race without a team - How tactics change when you don't know your competition - Does carb loading make you gain fat? - How to fit more training into less time - How long should a pull last? - More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips. • Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad

We took your questions and suggestions to build a guide to bike racing for beginners with information and tops that can help even the most experienced of racers. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE • Nutrition, pacing and equipment strategies for Tahoe Trail 100 • How to get into bike racing • Which type of bike racing is best for beginners? • How to find a group to ride with? • How fast should you be before signing up for a bike race? • Why bike skill is more important than fitness for new racers • How to save energy in a race • What category should you race? • Should new racers compete in Elite and Masters categories? • How to upgrade categories in USAC • Why ketosis isn't a practical solution for cycling • Drills to make you a faster sprinter • A pre-race checklist for new racers • How to find a nearby bike race • Should new bike racers get a one-day or annual USAC license? • Pre-race nutrition for bike racers • The first thing you need to do when you arrive at a bike race • Should you warmup before a bike race? • Should you carry spares and tools during a bike race? • What tire pressure is best for road racing • Why lubing your chain before you ride is a bad idea • Do you need to warm up on the trainer before a race? • What it means to "hold your line" • How close do you have to ride to people in a pack? • How to know when you are in the draft • How long should you pull during a bike race? • Why racing in the rain isn't that scary • Should you just sit in during your first bike race? • Why getting dropped in a bike race is not a failure • How to know when you should upgrade categories • Tips for racing in a small field • Which type of mountain bike race is best for beginners • What are the rules for passing in mountain biking? • What bike is best for beginner mountain bikers? • What category should you race when transferring disciplines? • Why you should never look back when you hear a crash • How to pin your number like a pro • Do heavy riders need to train differently than light riders? • Should beginner riders use flat pedals or clips? More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips. • Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad

Six months of preparation has led to this 40k TT State Champs Recap. What we did wrong, what we did well, what we plan on changing moving forward, and your questions on tactics, naps and Leadville. Join us live for Episode 164 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE - Our takeaways from 40k TT State Championships - How to pace a windy time trial - How you should warmup before a time trial - Pre-race nutrition for time trials - Why you should always check your bolts - How we would change our bikes without UCI rules - To drink or not to drink - Is carb loading more effective with liquid? - Why cyclists should be taking naps - How to get rid of a rider from a group - Are the flats harder than the climbs at Leadville? More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips. • Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals • Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad • Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad • Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOLLOW TRAINERROAD • Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd • Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad • Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad • Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad