Get an inside look into why and how we updated all of our training plans with data from Adaptive Training, a question from a pro cyclist on how World Tour racing differs from amateur racing, how to best use Left/Right Balance and more in Episode 308 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast!

More show notes and discussion in the TrainerRoad Forum.




Topics covered in this episode

  • Intro 0:05
  • How TrainNow is getting even smarter 2:27
  • What are Workout Levels and how to use them 8:50
  • A deep dive into creating the updated Training Plans 35:14
  • Does race strategy matter when the pace is all-out? 1:01:24
  • Rapid Fire Questions 1:17:36
  • What is Left/Right Balance and how should you use it? 1:27:22
  • How pro racing is different from amateur racing 1:36:30
  • Live questions and answers 1:50:36

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