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Attacking Like a Pro, Easy Sweetspot Work, Supplements & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 141
What most people don’t understand about attacks, how to make Sweetspot work easier, supplements for cyclists & more in this episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Topics covered in this episode • The best way to ease into long intervals • How early should you start pre-race nutrition? • Are attacks more…
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…
Training Plan Guide: How to Coach Yourself to Peak Fitness
No time, no coach, no problem. Coach Chad shares his proven, science-backed training process that takes busy athletes from base to peak. Table of Contents This guide was written with order in mind, but if you want to jump around feel free to do so by clicking on the hyperlinked questions below. Base Phase Training:…
Yearly Planning, Power vs. Heart Rate, Indoor Training Gear & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 134
A complete guide to planning your training for the year, power vs. heart rate and indoor training tips and gear we’re loving right now. All of this and more in Episode 134 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! Topics covered in this episode TrainerRoad CX Nationals Athlete Panel Event We’re hiring three software…
How to Fine-Tune Your Cyclocross Fitness During Race Season
Cyclocross riders face the demands of high-level suffering for up to an hour-plus worth of all-out effort — all while enduring the mêlée of heckling crowds like those you might see in the high passes of the grand tours. Optimal Training Plan Progression for Cyclocross Racers We recommend that riders precede the Cyclocross Specialty training…