GOOD vs. GREAT: The Secrets of Next-Level Cycling | Alexey Vermeulen | Ask a Cycling Coach 550
🚀Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 www.TrainerRoad.com🏁 Race with us in the TrainerRoad Throwdown Series!: https://trainerroad.cc/TRrace 🤝Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/TRzwiftclub // SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST!iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google// TOPICS COVERED(0:02:07) Rapid Fire Questions(0:08:57) From The Ground Up Project(0:12:42) How Pro Athletes Balance Content and Racing(0:16:00) How To Win Races As a Marked Rider(0:29:15) Why Don’t World Tour Cyclists Dominate Gravel?(0:51:29) Signs a Breakaway Will Stick(1:14:23) How Alexey Built His Bike Handling Skills// RESOURCES MENTIONED- Alexey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexeyvermeulen- Sign up for TrainerRoad! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster- Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/trzwiftclub // TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS!https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.// HELPFUL LINKS- Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi- Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/z2HXE1-il_Q- TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/- TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE- TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad- TrainerRoad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd- TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad- Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur- Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP- Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN
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6 HOURS AT 5.0W/KG?! | Keegan Swenson World Champs Power File Analysis | Ask a Cycling Coach 549
Keegan Swenson breaks down his Marathon World Championships victory in this in-depth Cycling Podcast episode. From the decisive hike-a-bike to his 6-hour effort at 5 W/kg, Keegan shares the race strategy, fueling for endurance, and power data cycling insights that led him to the rainbow jersey. We dive into his bike setup—including running a hardtail MTB—and how he balanced speed, comfort, and control across technical terrain.Whether you’re into MTB Marathon Worlds, Marathon MTB, or just love mountain bike racing, this conversation is packed with takeaways for every rider. Keegan also reflects on years of preparation, the highs and lows of racing in Europe, and what this win means for his future in endurance racing.If you geek out on W/kg cycling, training details, or want to learn how the world’s best tackle brutal courses, this one’s for you.#KeeganSwenson #MTBMarathon #MarathonWorlds #MountainBike #CyclingPodcast #BikeSetup #RaceStrategy #EnduranceCycling #PowerData🚀Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 www.TrainerRoad.com🏁 Race with us in the TrainerRoad Throwdown Series!: https://trainerroad.cc/TRrace 🤝Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/TRzwiftclub // SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST!iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google// RESOURCES MENTIONED- Keegan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keegels99 - Sign up for TrainerRoad! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster- Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/trzwiftclub // TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS!https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.// HELPFUL LINKS- Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi- Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/z2HXE1-il_Q - TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/- TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE- TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad- TrainerRoad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd- TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad - Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur - Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP- Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN
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SURPRISE SECRET TO BIG FTP GAINS? | 2025 Indoor Training Ultimate Guide | Ask a Cycling Coach 548
🚀Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 www.TrainerRoad.com🏁 Race with us in the TrainerRoad Throwdown Series!: https://trainerroad.cc/TRrace 🤝Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/TRzwiftclub // SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST!iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google// TOPICS COVERED(00:00) Welcome & Why Indoor Training Matters (01:02) Listener Questions on Indoor Training (01:20) Reason 1: Consistency (01:36) Reason 2: Convenience (02:34) Reason 3: Fewer Interruptions (03:44) Reason 4: Time Efficiency (04:05) Reason 5: Aerobic Base Building (05:00) Tips to Maximize Indoor Training (06:30) Common Pitfalls IndoorsThis episode dives into why indoor training is such a powerful driver of fitness gains and how cyclists can use it to get faster. Coach Jonathan explains the key reasons indoor workouts boost FTP; from consistency and convenience to fewer interruptions, greater time efficiency, and better aerobic base building. He also answers listener questions about training indoors, shares practical tips to maximize your sessions, and highlights common pitfalls to avoid. Whether you’re new to indoor training or a seasoned rider, this short solo episode offers clear takeaways to help you stay consistent and see real progress.// RESOURCES MENTIONED- Sign up for TrainerRoad! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster - Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/trzwiftclub- Lasko Performance Series Fan: https://a.co/d/3zuX1RJ- Vornado Fly Max Fan: https://a.co/d/5tJubeP- DC Rainmaker's Website: https://www.dcrainmaker.com// TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS!https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.// HELPFUL LINKS- Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi- Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/z2HXE1-il_Q - TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/- TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE- TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad- TrainerRoad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd- TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad - Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur - Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP- Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN
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HOW PROS BUILD MASSIVE FTP GAINS | Matt Beers | Ask a Cycling Coach 547
🚀Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 www.TrainerRoad.com🏁 Race with us in the TrainerRoad Throwdown Series!: https://trainerroad.cc/TRrace 🤝Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/TRzwiftclub // SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST!iTunes: https://trainerroad.cc/apple2 Spotify: https://trainerroad.cc/spotify2Google Podcasts: https://trainerroad.cc/google// TOPICS COVERED(00:00) Welcome!(12:14) Should bigger riders focus on FTP or weight?(18:29) Matt Beer’s crazy story about how he get into cycling(42:29) Race Tactics For Larger Riders(53:45) Should big riders be punchy or steady?Pro rider Matt Beers joins the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast to share what it’s like racing as a big, high-FTP athlete. He and Coach Jonathan cover his season’s highs and lows, the challenges of gravel’s “no teammates” rule, and strategies for maximizing power and FTP gains through threshold work, low-cadence training, and smart fueling. Matt also answers listener questions on weight vs. power, tactics for bigger riders, and why consistency is the ultimate performance hack.// RESOURCES MENTIONED- Matt’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattbeers55 - Sign up for TrainerRoad! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster- Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/trzwiftclub // TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS!https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.// HELPFUL LINKS- Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi- Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/z2HXE1-il_Q - TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/- TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE- TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad- TrainerRoad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd- TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad - Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur - Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP- Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN
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How to Lose Weight Safely for Cyclists (And Keep it Off) | Dr. Kyle Pfaffenbach | Ask a Cycling Coach 546
🚀Try TrainerRoad risk-free! 👉 www.TrainerRoad.com🏁 Race with us in the TrainerRoad Throwdown Series!: https://trainerroad.cc/TRrace 🤝Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/TRzwiftclub // 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!(00:00:18) Discussing Weight Loss for Cyclists(00:00:44) Trigger Warnings and Responsible Guidance(00:01:52) Listener Questions: Brandon's Dilemma(00:03:45) Listener Questions: Ryan's Frustration(00:06:22) Understanding Cholesterol and Carbohydrates(00:25:38) Complexities of Weight Loss(00:37:17) Personal Experience with Lifestyle Changes(00:37:55) Setting Realistic Athletic Goals(00:40:15) Sustainable Weight Management for Athletes(00:45:14) Importance of Protein and Fat in Diet(00:48:48) Carbohydrate Management for Performance(00:52:46) Tracking and Adjusting Nutritional Intake(01:01:37) Seeking Professional Help for NutritionIn this episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast presented by TrainerRoad, Coach Jonathan Lee and Dr. Kyle Pfaffenbach delve into safe and effective weight loss strategies for cyclists. They discuss the complexities of weight management, the importance of sustainable lifestyle changes, and how to avoid triggering unhealthy behaviors. They also answer listener questions, offering insights into carbohydrate intake, genetics, cholesterol, and how to balance nutrition with training to achieve optimal performance. Learn practical tips and responsible guidance for managing your weight as an athlete.// RESOURCES MENTIONED- Sign up for TrainerRoad! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster- Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 https://trainerroad.cc/trzwiftclub // TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS!https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.// HELPFUL LINKS- Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi- Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! https://youtu.be/z2HXE1-il_Q - TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/- TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE- TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad- TrainerRoad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd- TrainerRoad on X: https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad - Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur - Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP- Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN
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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.
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