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Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad

Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad

TrainerRoad 598 Episodes Sep 18, 2026

The only podcast dedicated to making you a faster cyclist. TrainerRoad's Ask a Cycling Coach podcast gives you the chance to get answers to your cycling and triathlon training questions with USAC/USAT certified coaches, pro athletes, and other special guests.

Episodes

WHY YOUR FTP IS STUCK: THE METRIC YOU'RE NOT TRACKING | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 600
WHY YOUR FTP IS STUCK: THE METRIC YOU'RE NOT TRACKING | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 600 Sep 18, 2026 00:26:14 🚀 Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 ⁠www.TrainerRoad.com⁠// 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) Why Consistency Is the Key to Getting Faster(00:01:33) What Is Training Variability? The Formula Explained(00:02:28) Training Variability Scores: Steady, Modera
THE 48-HOUR RULE: HOW MANY HARD DAYS YOU REALLY NEED | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 599
THE 48-HOUR RULE: HOW MANY HARD DAYS YOU REALLY NEED | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 599 Sep 11, 2026 00:26:23 🚀 Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 ⁠www.TrainerRoad.com⁠// 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) Two Hard Days vs Three Hard Days Per Week(00:01:41) What Hard Training Does Inside Your Muscles(00:03:53) Why the Fitness Signal Fades Within 24 Hours(00:07:21)
STRENGTH TRAINING IS WORTH 9 WATTS? | Dialed Health’s Derek Teel | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 598
STRENGTH TRAINING IS WORTH 9 WATTS? | Dialed Health’s Derek Teel | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 598 Aug 27, 2026 01:32:54 🚀 Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 ⁠www.TrainerRoad.com⁠// 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) Does Strength Training Make You Faster?  (00:07:02) How Often Should Cyclists Strength Train?  (00:10:43) Why Women May Gain More From Strength Training  (00:13
LEADVILLE JUST GOT EASIER: WHAT IT TAKES TO EARN A BUCKLE | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 597
LEADVILLE JUST GOT EASIER: WHAT IT TAKES TO EARN A BUCKLE | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 597 Aug 13, 2026 00:24:18 🚀 Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 ⁠www.TrainerRoad.com⁠- Donate to Jonathan’s Leadville Foundation Fundraiser: https://give.ltfoundation.org/leejonathan// 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) Jonathan’s Leadville Injury and Training Update(00:12:20) Becom
A SUB-5 LEADVILLE? HOW THE COURSE COULD CHANGE EVERYTHING | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 596
A SUB-5 LEADVILLE? HOW THE COURSE COULD CHANGE EVERYTHING | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 596 Aug 6, 2026 00:47:15 🚀 Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 ⁠www.TrainerRoad.com⁠- Donate to Jonathan’s Leadville Foundation Fundraiser: https://give.ltfoundation.org/leejonathan// 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!(00:02:32) Potential Leadville Course Changes(00:07:53)
INTERMITTENT HYPOXIA: ALTITUDE TRAINING YOU CAN ACTUALLY DO | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 595
INTERMITTENT HYPOXIA: ALTITUDE TRAINING YOU CAN ACTUALLY DO | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 595 Jul 30, 2026 01:16:19 🚀 Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 ⁠www.TrainerRoad.com⁠// 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!(00:03:59) Why Cyclists Use Altitude Training(00:07:53) How Altitude Stimulates EPO and Red Blood Cell Production(00:14:23) Acclimatization and Live Hig
The Mental Trap That Makes You Slower | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 594
The Mental Trap That Makes You Slower | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 594 Jul 23, 2026 01:19:25 🚀 Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 ⁠www.TrainerRoad.com⁠Donate to Jonathan’s Leadville Foundation Fundraiser: https://give.ltfoundation.org/leejonathan// 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!(00:00:19) Hannah Otto on Missing the Win and Finding Gra
POWER ISN’T ENOUGH: WHAT PRO CYCLISTS DO DIFFERENTLY | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 593
POWER ISN’T ENOUGH: WHAT PRO CYCLISTS DO DIFFERENTLY | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 593 Jul 16, 2026 01:18:14 🚀 Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 ⁠www.TrainerRoad.com⁠- Donate to Jonathan’s Leadville Foundation Fundraiser: https://give.ltfoundation.org/leejonathan// 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!(00:00:48) How Pros Beat Negative Race Tactics(00:08:15
HE FIRED HIS COACH FOR CHATGPT. IT BACKFIRED | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 592
HE FIRED HIS COACH FOR CHATGPT. IT BACKFIRED | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 592 Jul 9, 2026 01:31:51 🚀 Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 ⁠www.TrainerRoad.com⁠- Donate to Jonathan’s Leadville Foundation Fundraiser: https://give.ltfoundation.org/leejonathan// 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!(00:01:09) Alex Wild's Comeback From Epstein-Barr V
MOST CYCLISTS CAN’T HIT 1000 WATTS | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 591
MOST CYCLISTS CAN’T HIT 1000 WATTS | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 591 Jun 25, 2026 00:34:44 🚀 Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 ⁠www.TrainerRoad.com⁠// 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!(00:01:20) Listener Question: Can Everyone Hit 1000 Watts?(00:04:05) How Rare Is a 1000-Watt Sprint?(00:08:37) How Age and Weight Affect Sprint Power(00
WHY LONG RIDES WON’T SAVE YOUR RACE | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 590
WHY LONG RIDES WON’T SAVE YOUR RACE | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 590 Jun 18, 2026 01:27:29 🚀 Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 ⁠www.TrainerRoad.com⁠❤️ Donate to Coach Jonathan’s Leadville Fundraiser: https://give.ltfoundation.org/leejonathan// 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! Why Long Rides May Not Build Long Race Fitness(00:00:54) T
WHICH CONTINENT HAS THE FASTEST CYCLISTS? | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 589
WHICH CONTINENT HAS THE FASTEST CYCLISTS? | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 589 Jun 11, 2026 00:41:32 🚀 Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 ⁠www.TrainerRoad.com⁠// 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) Which Continent Has the Fastest Cyclists?  (00:02:52) Power-to-Weight: Europe Sets the Pace  (00:05:16) Raw Watts: 20-Min, 5-Min & Sprint Power  (00:08:25)

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