The Best Cycling Training Advice of 2016
Start the new year off right with the best cycling advice from 2016 with our 10 favorite episodes from the Ask a Cycling Coach podcast.
Episode 59
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Why we love it: This episode is truly a must-listen for every type of rider — pro rider Ryan Leech joins the guys at Interbike 2016 to cover bike handling.
Other Key Topics:
- Bike handling tips for new riders
- How to wheelie
- Should you train on your mountain bike or your road bike?
- What accessories make you a better rider?
Episode 19
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Why we love it: The hosts dive into VO2 max to explain what it is, how it’s measured and why it affects your cycling performance.
Other Key Topics:
- Why can’t I hold steady power?
- Why heart rate zones and power zones don’t line up
- Is tempo training bad?
Episode 68
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Why we love it: This episode is all about base training and how to work through the offseason to come back strong and faster than ever.
Other Key Topics:
- How to integrate weight training with your cycling
- Are there any benefits to alcohol for performance?
- How to avoid burnout
- Should you skip your workout when you’re sick?
Episode 61
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Why we love it: Professional Triathlete and IRONMAN commentator Matt Lieto joins the guys at the IRONMAN World Championship from Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i to discuss triathlon race and weight loss tactics.
Other Key Topics:
- How to acclimatize yourself to Kona
- How to use drafting rules against your competition
- Why you should attack and change your pace in a triathlon
- How to read wind conditions and use them to your advantage
Episode 21
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Why we love it: Pete Morris, Kevin Mullervy and JD Bergman from Team CLIF Bar sit down with Coach Jonathan Lee to give a crash course in Criterium Racing 101.
Other Key Topics:
- How to break away
- How to do a leadout
- How to use team tactics in a criterium
Episode 54
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Why we love it: Coach Jonathan recaps his Everest attempt from November 2016 and the guys cover how to prepare for an ultra-endurance event.
Other Key Topics:
- How to avoid burnout
- How to maintain fitness in the off season
- What workout should you do before a race?
Episode 65
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Why we love it: The guys dive deep into the differences between rest and recovery and how a better understanding of both can benefit your training.
Other Key Topics:
- How to use heart rate most effectively
- What’s the difference between rest and recovery?
- How to adjust your training plan for aging athletes
- Which supplements should you use to aid recovery?
Episode 20
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Why we love it: If you’ve ever had a question about smart trainers, how they work or if they’re right for you, you’ll find it in this episode.
Other Key Topics:
- What time of day is the best time to train?
- Does bike geometry affect power output?
- Do electronic trainers cause injuries?
- Does running make you a slower cyclist?
Episode 60
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Why we love it: Scott Tietzel from Cuore Cycling Apparel joins Nate and Coach Jon at Interbike 2016 to talk about kit knowledge, the science behind what you wear and how it affects your performance.
Other Key Topics:
- How to tell high-quality kit from low-quality kit
- How to wear your kit like a pro
- Small things you can do to make your kit more aero
Episode 64
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Why we love it: Signing off from Hawaii, Coach Jon, Coach Chad and Nate recap Kona and the 2016 IRONMAN World Championship.
Other Key Topics:
- How to return to training after pregnancy
- Activities and habits that make you a better rider
- How to improve your corner speed
- Is a ketogenic diet good for cycling?
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