Road Training

Now that the race has hit the mountains, we decided that it was about time Caley, our editor-in-chief, and Dave, our roving European reporter, hit the ground running.

In episode 74, we speak with Dr. Stacy Sims about the numerous and complex differences between male and female physiology, and the significant impact that has on women's training and performance.

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In episode 73, we talk about the important balance between our aerobic and glycolytic energy systems and why they may require a little give and take.

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In episode 72, we discuss one of the most ubiquitous terms in cycling: training zones. We dive into their strengths and weaknesses, standards, and limitations.

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Chris Case speaks with coaches, researchers, and sport scientists to answer all your training and nutrition questions.

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In episode 71, we discuss the training, experience, and challenge of one-day and multi-day gran fondos — everything you need to know to crush or simply complete your next event.

Chris Case speaks with coaches, researchers, and sport scientists to answer all your training and nutrition questions.

This ancient healing practice is leaving its mark on endurance sports.

Chris Case speaks with coaches, researchers, and sport scientists to answer all your training and nutrition questions.

Master bike fitter Dave Luscan outlines the essential points to consider when seeking out your best bike fit.

In episode 70, we discuss the compelling concept of finding your physiological strengths through moments of failure with the engineer behind Xert.

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Chris Case speaks with coaches, researchers, and sport scientists to answer all your training and nutrition questions.

In episode 69, we discuss the critical but often neglected topic of functional training, which has both performance and injury prevention benefits.

Chris Case speaks with coaches, researchers, and sport scientists to answer all your training and nutrition questions.

Chris Case speaks with coaches, researchers, and sport scientists to answer all your training and nutrition questions.

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The fundamentals are straightforward. Call them the three Ps of riding crosswinds: Positioning, Planning, and Power.

In episode 68, we take hours of Fast Talk recordings and boil them down to a very simple message: there are just three types of rides you should be doing.

Chris Case speaks with coaches, researchers, and sport scientists to answer all your training and nutrition questions.

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Chris Case speaks with coaches, researchers, and sport scientists to answer all your training and nutrition questions.

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In episode 67, we explore VLamax, a measurement of an athlete's maximal rate of lactate production, and how it affects training and rider type.

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At 53, Tafi may not have lost as much horsepower as you think. We take a closer look at the physiological changes that take place as we age.

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In episode 66, we discuss the many types of periodization, why they aren't as complicated as you might think, and which is best for you.

In episode 65, we discuss our concerns with supplements, then focus on some foods with proven benefits.

In episode 64, we talk with bronze medalist Mike Woods and his teammate Rob Britton about their successes at the Innsbruck world championships.

What should you and your cardiologist watch for as you age to maintain your health and competitive edge?

The holidays are here, which means it is time to find the perfect gift for yourself or a cyclist in your life. We discuss Whoop, Normatec, Leomo, and more.

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We've been receiving so many good questions from our listeners, it was time to devote an entire episode to answering them.

In this episode we take on several questions: Do you need a coach? What makes a good coach? What makes a good athlete? And much more.

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In today's episode we discuss how to improve your trainer experience and get unique training benefits.

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We speak with the guru of cycling ergonomics, Dr. Andy Pruitt, about cycling's most common injuries and how to prevent them.

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Power meters have revolutionized training in the past decade, but a heart rate monitor remains a key to getting the most out of your workouts.

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We talk to Colby Pearce about what it takes to attempt the hour record. Pearce recently set a master's world hour record in Mexico.

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The best riders understand … mindset wins races. And controlling your thought patterns in races is extremely powerful.

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The new SCOTT Foil Premium Disc - Is it the best handling aero bike on the road?

An American shop mechanic just took three seconds off Jack Bobridge's pursuit world record, and Tony Gallopin stole the day at the Vuelta

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We received so many questions about episode 51 on polarized training, we're taking an even deeper dive.

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Extending your season is about maintaining form and preventing fatigue.

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This week, we've got Lazer's lightest , KHS performance on a budget, Louis Garneau comfort, and Cinelli steel.

The crew heads to Bend, Oregon to crown the best rider of dual disciplines - Road and MTB.

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Recent Tour of Utah winner Sepp Kuss discusses his rapid rise from collegiate racer to the WorldTour.

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Research has shown that the best methods for aiding recovery fall into the compression category, including massage and compression gear. We discuss the science.

In Episode One we bring you Lightweight wheels, WCUP nutrition, Litespeed Ti and LAUf forks.

Top tube IsoSpeed? What?!?! Of course we took it apart to see how it works.