Keegan Swenson joins us to talk about his Leadville and Breck Epic wins and to help us answer your questions on training with bad air quality, finding your strengths and weaknesses and much more. Tune in now and get faster!
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How to Use Your Cycling Power Curve to Find Your Strengths and Weaknesses
Every cyclist has strengths and weaknesses. The good news is that specific types of fitness are highly trainable. How do you use a power curve to discover what you’re good at, what needs work, and what can you do with that information?
TrainerRoad vs. Competitors: Choosing the Best Training Platform for You
Your training platform has a direct impact on how fast you get—and how efficiently you get there. This comparison looks at TrainerRoad, Zwift, Wahoo SYSTM, and TrainingPeaks to show how each one approaches training, structure, and results.
TrainerRoad Power Rankings Are Here: Discover Your Rider Phenotype
Are you racing in the right events for your strengths? TrainerRoad’s new Power Rankings reveal your true rider phenotype—helping you align your race strategy with your physiology. Discover whether you’re a sprinter, climber, or rouleur, and see how your power compares to other cyclists. Maximize your strengths, target the right races, and unlock your full potential. 🚀 Check your Power Rankings now!
Amateur vs. Pro Training, Aerobic vs. Anaerobic, Pro Tips and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 353
Amber, Coach Jonathan, and Pivot Cycles / DT Swiss’s Hanna Otto join us for a discussion on whether amateurs should train like pros, the crossover effects of aerobic and anaerobic training in different zones, tips from Hannah on technique and equipment choice, and much more. Tune in for Episode 353 of the Ask a Cycling…
What Types of Adjustments Should You Make To Your Training Plan
For optimal results, you need to adjust your training plan. Whether it’s because of a change in your schedule or your fitness, there are ways to adjust your plan to achieve your full potential. But what types of changes should you be making?
Does Stretching Make You Faster, Heat Training, Bodyweight Training and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 352
Coach Chad, Amber, Nate, and Jonathan take a deep dive into stretching, if it makes you faster, how you should do it, and more in Episode 352 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Tune in for this and discussions on heat training, bodyweight vs. weighted strength training and much more! TOPICS COVERED IN THIS…
Consistency, Disappointing Races, Peaking Too Early, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 351
Santa Cruz’s Keegan Swenson, Amber Pierce, and Ivy Audrain join Coach Jonathan for a discussion on what they do to maintain consistency, how to manage expectations after disappointing early season races, what to do if you’ve experienced a lot of improvement in the Base Phase, Keegan’s plans for the course record at Epic Rides’ 24…
Overtraining, Cyclist Rider Types, Plateauing, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 350
Amber, Ivy, and Nate join Coach Jonathan for discussions on rider type discovery and development, as well as riding the line between functional and non-functional overreaching. Listen now for these discussions and much more! TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE 0:00 Welcome! 0:09 Intro 01:47 No more testing! AI FTP Detection is available now 42:03 Functional…
FTP Testing: Tips & Strategy to Prepare for Your Next FTP Test
Whether you’re new to riding with power or highly versed in the ways of watts, FTP testing is one of the most important aspects of power-based training. But what is the best way to prepare for your next FTP test?