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5 Stretches Every Cyclist Should Know

Integrating a stretching routine into your training plan has real benefits, despite being a contentious topic in the world of sports science. In this post we’ll introduce you to 5 stretches that can help improve your posture, increase your range of motion, and prepare your body to train and ride harder. Why Should Cyclists Stretch? Let’s be…

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Cyclocross Deep Dive With The Pros – Ask a Cycling Coach 136

Pro Cyclocross racers Cody Kaiser and Courtenay McFadden stopped by TrainerRoad HQ for a deep dive on cyclocross training and racing in front of an in-studio audience during Cyclocross National Championships in Reno, NV.  Topics covered in this episode Dismounting tips from the pros Should you do a step-through or not? How often should…

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Warmup Science, Pre-Workout Nutrition, Recovery Drinks & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 135

What happens to your body during a warmup, the do’s and don’ts of pre-workout nutrition, why you may reconsider your next recovery drink & more in this week’s episode of the Ask a Cycling coach Podcast.  Topics covered in this episode TrainerRoad CX Nationals Athlete Panel Event We’re hiring three software engineers! (www.TrainerRoad.com/jobs) Why…

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Can I Skip Base Training?

It may seem counterintuitive to revert to base training every year after reaching new heights of performance, but this strategy pays dividends come race season. What is Base Fitness? Base fitness is synonymous with aerobic-base fitness, and this type of fitness is achieved via specific training that spurs particular physiological adaptations. Much like the name…

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Mauna Kea, Training While Traveling, Strength Training & More

The podcast hosts are back from Kona and share everything you need to know before climbing Mauna Kea. As Nate gets ready for another long trip overseas, we share the best on-the-go training setups, tips for how to keep your training on track while traveling, and 5 strength training exercises for cyclists. Topics covered in…

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