Summary: Gain 50 watts in a single day!? We went to the Specialized Win Tunnel to find out how to get faster. Episode 188 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast is live! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE • What's so special about the Specialized Win-Tunnel? • Are aerodynamics important? • Pros vs Joes with equipment and performance • How does going into the drops effect aerodynamics? • Does bar length matter? • How to shift your head to gain watts • Why do some riders create a better drafts than others? • Does sitting up with a tail wind help? • Does optimizing aerodynamics make a difference on the draft? • When do you not want to wear an aero road helmet? • How to choose a bike based on your strengths • Glasses and Beards - do they cause more drag? • Head position on a road bike • Does lateral movement decrease aerodynamics? • Why are shaved legs faster? • Why is the UCI beginning to crack down on sock length? • Skin suit vs. skin tight race kit • The evolution of wheel design • Why aren’t mountain bikes aero? • Does Nate’s “Franken Bike” make sense for gravel racing? • Do downhill and enduro athletes benefit from aerodynamics? • What effects do number plates have on aerodynamics? • Aero bars vs. round bars • Are hydration packs beneficial? • Does Jonathan actually have a world class CdA? • Do the UCI rules cause frustration for product engineers? More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LINKS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST • Specialized Win Tunnel Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/2PlWqy2 • Specialized Venge: https://bit.ly/2ruU4n3 • Specialized Tarmac: https://bit.ly/2jXFYXg • Specialized Evade helmet: https://bit.ly/2EdPqlJ • Specialized Prevail helmet: https://bit.ly/2E0khkK • Win Tunnel: To Beard or Not to Beard: https://bit.ly/1n4eACy • Specialized Evade skin suit: https://bit.ly/2ATl1VH • Specialized 321 Disk wheel: https://bit.ly/2ARLzGJ • Specialized Epic: https://bit.ly/2QcKcx1 • Specialized Ambush helmet: https://bit.ly/2QDIpjL • Specialized Aerofly Carbon Handlebar: https://bit.ly/2UhR62h • Specialized Shiv: https://bit.ly/2QfjFPD ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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
