Time Trial equipment that makes you faster, mental vs. physical limits, taper vs recovery weeks & more in this episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.
Topics covered in this episode
- The best equipment to use for a 40k TT
- How to find the best TT bike for you
- Which aero bars are best
- How to save watts with your drivetrain
- Can your pedals make you more aero?
- How to choose wheels for a time trial
- Which are the fastest tires for a time trial?
- Best drivetrains for time trialing
- What makes a skinsuit faster?
- Are shoe covers and gloves faster?
- How to hydrate during a time trial
- How to differentiate physical vs. mental limiters
- How to adjust your training plan
- Are taper weeks different than recovery weeks?
- Training for a stage race or multi-day ride
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Super important- mechanical or electronic shifting?
Have fun at the Velodrome! I’ve ridden there once and it was a great time. The track looks scary when you’re not riding on it.
I got a triathlon specific fit from Nate Koch over at Ero Sports last year. It was very comprehensive and he gave me a lot of useful tips when riding in aero since he’s a pro TT rider. You might want to see if he’s available.
Have fun at the Velodrome! I’ve ridden there once and it was a great time. The track looks scary when you’re not riding on it.
I got a triathlon specific fit from Nate Koch over at Ero Sports last year. It was very comprehensive and he gave me a lot of useful tips when riding in aero since he’s a pro TT rider. You might want to see if he’s available.
I’m not (yet) a subscriber, but love the variety of info in the podcast from Nate’s learning to mtn bike to Chad’s details on cortisol levels to Jonathan’s deep equipment knowledge. Kudos to all of you! After listening to our podcast, I watched this GTN show clip on the TT vs tri bike setups of Matt Bottrill’s (UK champ at various TT distances) bikes and think it might interest you guys as he’s using very similar equipment to what you’ve been discussing. Enjoy!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=M1UT5MGM89o
Oops.. ‘your’ podcast
You mentioned the Bioracer Nopinz skinsuit during last podcast. I am trying to find more information and where to buy in the US. Can you help?
You can just order it straight off of their website 🙂
https://www.nopinz.com/product/bioracer-tri-master/
Enjoy!
Don’t forget about shoes like Giro empire or spec. Sub6. Also what yours idea-data about oval -non round rings.?
Did they post the video of how to wax a chain?