{"id":29817,"date":"2018-12-28T06:45:49","date_gmt":"2018-12-28T14:45:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.trainerroad.com\/?p=29817"},"modified":"2022-04-07T07:33:47","modified_gmt":"2022-04-07T14:33:47","slug":"testosterone-mid-race-mechanicals-dirty-kanza-and-more-ask-a-cycling-a-coach-191","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trainerroad.com\/blog\/testosterone-mid-race-mechanicals-dirty-kanza-and-more-ask-a-cycling-a-coach-191\/","title":{"rendered":"Testosterone, Mid-Race Mechanicals, Dirty Kanza and More \u2013 Ask a Cycling a Coach 191"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We&#8217;re answering more of your coaching questions on Episode 191 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! Join us live as we discuss testosterone&#8217;s effect on performance, mid-race mechanical strategies, Dirty Kanza training, rapid fire questions for Coach Chad and much more!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More show notes and discussion in the <a href=\"https:\/\/forum.trainerroad.com\/t\/testosterone-mid-race-mechanicals-dirty-kanza-and-more-ask-a-cycling-a-coach-191\/8577\/2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">TrainerRoad Forum<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nUVP2dUe0h8\" width=\"100%\" height=\"400\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Topics covered in this episode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li> Rapid fire questions for Coach Chad<\/li><li>How Coach Chad comes up with the workout text in TrainerRoad<\/li><li>Coach Chad&#8217;s process for creating workouts<\/li><li>Our bike choices for 24 HOP<\/li><li>Coach Chad&#8217;s favorite books<\/li><li>Tips for common mid-race mechanicals<\/li><li>How to train for Dirty Kanza<\/li><li>Adjusting your training plan for night-shifts<\/li><li>What happens to your body during a rest week<\/li><li>Testosterone&#8217;s effect on performance<\/li><li>What to do if you are racing a doper<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Links Mentioned in this episode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Coach Jonathan\u2019s Post on Knee Rehab: <a href=\"https:\/\/forum.trainerroad.com\/t\/how-to-fix-knee-injuries-for-cyclists\/6166\">https:\/\/forum.trainerroad.com\/t\/how-to-fix-knee-injuries-for-cyclists\/6166<\/a><\/li><li>10 Cycling Books To Help You Achieve Your Training Goals: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trainerroad.com\/blog\/10-cycling-books-help-achieve-biggest-training-goals\/\">https:\/\/www.trainerroad.com\/blog\/10-cycling-books-help-achieve-biggest-training-goals\/<\/a> <\/li><li>Pivot Mach 429 SL: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pivotcycles.com\/de\/bike-mach-429-sl-carbon-1\">https:\/\/www.pivotcycles.com\/de\/bike-mach-429-sl-carbon-1<\/a><\/li><li>Tubeless Tire Repair Kit: <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.genuineinnovations.com\/collections\/bicycle-tubeless-tools-accessories\/products\/bicycle-tubeless-tire-repair-kit\">https:\/\/shop.genuineinnovations.com\/collections\/bicycle-tubeless-tools-accessories\/products\/bicycle-tubeless-tire-repair-kit<\/a><\/li><li>Tire Boot Patch: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parktool.com\/product\/emergency-tire-boot-tb-2\">https:\/\/www.parktool.com\/product\/emergency-tire-boot-tb-2<\/a><\/li><li>Pedros Tire Levers: <a href=\"https:\/\/pedros.com\/products\/tools\/wheel-and-tire\/tire-levers\/\">https:\/\/pedros.com\/products\/tools\/wheel-and-tire\/tire-levers\/<\/a><\/li><li>Criterium Specialty Plan: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trainerroad.com\/cycling\/plans\/175-criterium-mid-volume\">https:\/\/www.trainerroad.com\/cycling\/plans\/175-criterium-mid-volume<\/a><\/li><li>The Dirty Kanza Gravel Grinder: <a href=\"https:\/\/dirtykanza.com\/\">https:\/\/dirtykanza.com\/<\/a> <\/li><li>Global DRO:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.globaldro.com\/Home\">https:\/\/www.globaldro.com\/Home\ufeff<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure><iframe data-src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/550709598&amp;color=%23ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true&amp;visual=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"300\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trainerroad.com\/podcast?utm_source=TrainerRoad%20Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Post%2FEpisode%20129%3A%20Higher%20cadence%2C%20bike%20handling%2C%20crank%20length&amp;utm_campaign=TrainerRoad%20Blog%20Content&amp;utm_content=Subscribe%20button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Subscribe to the Podcast<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>For more cycling training knowledge, listen to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trainerroad.com\/podcast?utm_source=TrainerRoad%20Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Post%2FEpisode%20129%3A%20Higher%20cadence%2C%20bike%20handling%2C%20crank%20length&amp;utm_campaign=TrainerRoad%20Blog%20Content&amp;utm_content=the%20Ask%20a%20Cycling%20Coach%20the%20only%20podcast%20dedicated%20to%20making%20you%20a%20faster%20cyclist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Ask a Cycling Coach \u2014 the only podcast dedicated to making you a faster cyclist<\/a>. 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