WHAT ACTUALLY MAKES YOU A FASTER CYCLIST? | Pro Cyclist Ryan Standish | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 540
🚀Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 www.TrainerRoad.com🏁 Race with us in the TrainerRoad Throwdown Series!: https://trainerroad.cc/TRrace 🤝Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/TRzwiftclub // SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST!iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google// TOPICS COVERED(00:00:00) Welcome!(00:00:13) Ryan's Recent Race and Training Insights(00:01:08) High Altitude Training and Power Adjustments(00:10:10) Pacing Strategies for Leadville(00:19:45) Race Analysis and Performance Metrics(00:29:34) Consistency in Training and Coaching Insights(00:39:52) Balancing Structured Work and Endurance Rides(00:40:25) The Role of Enthusiasm in Training(00:43:01) High Carb Intake: Fad or Future?(00:46:57) Ryan’s Silver Rush Race Recap(01:02:51) Preparing for the Tahoe Trail 100(01:03:56) Pacing and Nutrition StrategiesIn this episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast presented by TrainerRoad, Coach Jonathan and pro athlete Ryan Standish dive deep into training consistency, pacing at high altitude, and effective nutrition strategies for hot conditions. Ryan shares his experience balancing professional cycling with real-life commitments and gives insights into his recent Silver Rush 50 podium finish. Coach Jonathan talks about his recent experience at the Death Ride and how he'll apply those lessons to the upcoming Tahoe Trail 100 in his quest to qualify for Leadville. They discuss ideal pacing strategies, equipment choices, and how to calibrate your training for high elevations. Whether you're aiming for a Leadville spot or just want to optimize your training and racing, this episode is packed with practical advice. Don't miss out on these key insights to make you a faster cyclist!// RESOURCES MENTIONED- Ryan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanstandwich - Sign up for TrainerRoad! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster- Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/trzwiftclub // TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS!https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.// HELPFUL LINKS- Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi- Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/z2HXE1-il_Q - TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/- TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE- TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad- TrainerRoad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd- TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad - Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur - Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP- Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN
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IS NUTRITION VARIETY THE KEY FOR CYCLISTS?? | Leadville Qualifying | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 539
🚀Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 www.TrainerRoad.com🏁 Race with us in the TrainerRoad Throwdown Series!: https://trainerroad.cc/TRrace 🤝Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/TRzwiftclub // SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST!iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google// TOPICS COVERED(00:00:00) Welcome!(00:01:08) How Important Is Nutrition Variety?(00:03:22) Meal Planning and Variety(00:12:24) Race Preparation and Training Insights(00:15:57) Pre-Race Nutrition and Anxiety(00:26:02) Hydration and Fluid Intake(00:38:38) Quick and Easy Meal Hacks(00:41:41) Protein Tips and Tricks(00:44:32) Probiotics and Dairy Tolerance(00:46:11) Fueling for Workouts(00:48:53) Homemade Nutrition and Sodium Intake(00:55:31) Coach Jonathan’s Leadville Goal(00:57:00) The Death Ride Course(00:57:37) Coach Jonathan’s Training Review(01:02:54) How to Qualify for Leadville(01:04:04) The BRUTAL 2025 Tahoe Trail Course(01:06:23) Heat Training Protocol(01:10:46) Heat Management Solutions(01:10:34) Preparing for the Death Ride(01:12:16) Adjusting Nutrition for Heat(01:13:52) Tahoe Trail 100 Pacing Strategy(01:15:07) Tahoe Trail 100 Tire ChoiceIn today's episode, Coach Jonathan Lee is joined by Alex Larson from Alex Larson Nutrition to tackle important cycling nutrition questions. They cover the significance of variety in diet, pre-race meals, hydration, and how to manage pre-race stress. Jonathan also shares his ambitious goal of qualifying for the Leadville Trail 100 through the Tahoe Trail 100. He dives into his training plan, heat preparation, and strategies for success. Don't miss this packed episode for insights on nutrition, training, and racing! Stay tuned till the end to hear Jonathan's detailed plan for achieving his Leadville goal.// RESOURCES MENTIONED- Sign up for TrainerRoad! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster- Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/trzwiftclub - Alex Larson’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexlarsonnutrition // TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS!https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.// HELPFUL LINKS- Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi- Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/z2HXE1-il_Q - TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/- TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE- TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad- TrainerRoad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd- TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad - Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur - Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP- Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN
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WHY LOW CADENCE COULD HOLD YOU BACK | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 538
🚀Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 www.TrainerRoad.com🏁 Race with us in the TrainerRoad Throwdown Series!: https://trainerroad.cc/TRrace 🤝Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/TRzwiftclub // SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST!iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google// TOPICS COVERED(00:00:00) Welcome!(00:00:26) Tour de France Overview(00:03:07) Tour de France Nutrition Insights(00:05:54) Women's Tour de France Highlights(00:08:25) Listener Question: Leadville Cadence Concerns(00:28:21) Hannah's Unbound Experience(00:49:54) Why People Are Misunderstanding Durability and Fatigue Resistance(01:01:47) Why your power is different on climbs vs. flats(01:22:13) Improving Single Track PacingTour de France week is here! In this episode, we break down shocking stats on the Tour’s insane calorie demands, and what changes in your body at low cadence vs. high cadence and which is best. We also cover how to actually train fatigue resistance (hint: you might be doing it wrong), and why your power drops on the flats even if you’re strong on climbs.Plus, pro racer Hannah Otto shares an unfiltered look into her brutal Unbound Gravel experience, what it taught her about mental toughness, and the pacing secrets you need for big mountain bike races like the Leadville Trail 100 MTB and Park City Point to Point.// RESOURCES MENTIONED- Sign up for TrainerRoad! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster- Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/trzwiftclub - Hannah Otto’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehannahotto // TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS!https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.// HELPFUL LINKS- Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi- Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/z2HXE1-il_Q - TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/- TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE- TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad- TrainerRoad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd- TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad - Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur - Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP- Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN
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WHY VO2 MAX FEELS IMPOSSIBLE (And How to Improve It Fast) | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 537
🚀Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 www.TrainerRoad.com🏁 Race with us in the TrainerRoad Throwdown Series!: https://trainerroad.cc/TRrace 🤝Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/TRzwiftclub // SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST!iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google// TOPICS COVERED(00:00) Welcome!(00:45) Why VO2 Max is SO hard(02:07) Mental Strategies for VO2 Max Intervals(10:18) How AI Can Improve VO2 Max Training(13:40) Psychological Approaches to Training(23:29) Pacing and Nutrition for Tahoe Trail 100(31:43) Pacing Tips for Long Races(37:01) Mountain Bike vs. Gravel Tires Debate(44:33) Why Don’t More Pros Use Classified Hubs?(47:54) Heat Training Techniques and TipsJoin Coach Jonathan Lee and Team CycleSport’s Alex Wild as they delve into various training strategies focusing on dreaded VO2 Max intervals, including mental limiters, effective pacing tips for the Tahoe Trail 100, and heat training methods. Learn about the benefits of using Classified hubs, the appropriate bike setups for different terrains, and the importance of precise equipment choices for your races. Don't miss out on these practical tips and anecdotes designed to make you a faster and more efficient cyclist.// RESOURCES MENTIONED- Sign up for TrainerRoad! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster- Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/trzwiftclub - Alex Wild’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexwildmtb // TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS!https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.// HELPFUL LINKS- Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi- Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/z2HXE1-il_Q - TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/- TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE- TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad- TrainerRoad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd- TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad - Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur - Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP- Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN
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CARB BOMBING | Controversial New Fueling Strategy in Pro Cycling | Dr. Will Girling | Ask a Cycling Coach 536
🚀Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 www.TrainerRoad.com🏁 Race with us in the TrainerRoad Throwdown Series!: https://trainerroad.cc/TRrace 🤝Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/TRzwiftclub // SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST!iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google// TOPICS COVERED(00:00) Welcome!(00:27) Meet Will Gerling: Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe Team Nutritionist(01:42) Pro Cycling Nutrition Insights(04:27) Sodium Bicarbonate in Racing(07:24) Heat and Hydration Strategies(14:08) Sweat Testing and Practical Applications(23:07) Evolving Perspectives on Sodium Intake(26:05) Introduction to Carb Bombing(28:18) Cam Jones' Unbound Nutrition Strategy(30:21) Carbohydrate Oxidation and Testing(34:43) Practical Considerations for High Carb Intake(39:24 Final Thoughts and RecommendationsIn today’s episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast presented by TrainerRoad, Coach Jonathan is joined by Will Girling, Nutritionist for Red Bull Bora-Hansgrohe. They discuss the relevance of sweat testing, balancing carbohydrates and sweat in extreme heat, and discuss the new and somewhat controversial mid-race nutrition strategy called “Carb Bombing”. The episode dives into the practical applications of these nutrition strategies, the science behind them, and how you can apply this information to your own training. Share your insights and questions in the comments below. Sign up for TrainerRoad to get AI cycling coaching tailored to you!// RESOURCES MENTIONED- Sign up for TrainerRoad! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster- Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/trzwiftclub - Will’s Nutrition Services: https://willgirling.com/ - Will’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willgirling - Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redbullborahansgrohe// TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS!https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.// HELPFUL LINKS- Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi- Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/z2HXE1-il_Q - TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/- TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE- TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad- TrainerRoad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd- TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad - Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur - Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP- Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN
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