# Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast **URL:** https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/c/podcast/9.md [Latest](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/tags.md) --- ## [Consistency v weight training (and both)](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/consistency-v-weight-training-and-both/115328)
**Author:** [@ian\_reeves](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/ian_reeves)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 7:20pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/consistency-v-weight-training-and-both/115328 "2026-10-20T19:20:18Z")
TR data in pods suggests Training consistently ON TR plan (A) improves FTP. Weight training (B) consistently improves FTP. But…..what happens if I do A and B. Do I get A+B gains in FTP? Less - as limited ability to … --- ## [The recurring late-season question: How should I plan my off-season?](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/the-recurring-late-season-question-how-should-i-plan-my-off-season/115032)
**Author:** [@JonasMorsboel](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/JonasMorsboel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 8:56am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/the-recurring-late-season-question-how-should-i-plan-my-off-season/115032 "2026-09-22T08:56:49Z")
Hi there This questions come up every autumn, but as far as I can see it has not been touched in this forum or in the podcast within the last few years and it would therefore be great to hear what the most recent model … --- ## [The 48 hour rule: How many hard days do you really need. Podcast 599](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/the-48-hour-rule-how-many-hard-days-do-you-really-need-podcast-599/114953)
**Author:** [@Kendogz161](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Kendogz161)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 1:43pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/the-48-hour-rule-how-many-hard-days-do-you-really-need-podcast-599/114953 "2026-09-18T13:43:46Z")
I found this one really good especially for us Master rider. I can’t believe TR didn’t post it up. Found this too useful, that I couldn’t let it be forgotten. --- ## [New Podcast? Did I miss an update?](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/new-podcast-did-i-miss-an-update/114930)
**Author:** [@dgarddecoy](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/dgarddecoy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 11:11pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/new-podcast-did-i-miss-an-update/114930 "2026-09-11T23:11:09Z")
Not a big deal…but after listening week after week, I feel like Im having withdrawal symptoms. Did I miss an update that the podcast is on break? Everyone ok? Love what you all do! --- ## [TR ads constitute a sensory attack](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/tr-ads-constitute-a-sensory-attack/114837)
**Author:** [@adski](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/adski)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 11:59pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/tr-ads-constitute-a-sensory-attack/114837 "2026-09-04T23:59:19Z")
So the TrainerRoad formula of flashing text and jump cut editing whilst a talking head is doing something complicated with their hands is persisting. Please ease up on the overstimulation, so there’s a chance people can … --- ## [Product Updates, Lost & Found Gravel, Leadville, Swimming for Cyclists | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 590](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/product-updates-lost-found-gravel-leadville-swimming-for-cyclists-ask-a-cycling-coach-podcast-590/114030)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 73\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 4:13pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/product-updates-lost-found-gravel-leadville-swimming-for-cyclists-ask-a-cycling-coach-podcast-590/114030 "2026-08-10T16:13:14Z")
Nate’s back! Nate gives a series of product updates and we have a discussion about AI FTP Detection, product development, and more. We then dive into my race at Lost & Found where I won my age group and p… --- ## [All caps podcasts](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/all-caps-podcasts/114348)
**Author:** [@KevinKlaes](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/KevinKlaes)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 5:20pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/all-caps-podcasts/114348 "2026-08-03T17:20:52Z")
Can we please change the podcast titles to not yell at me. I know you’re always excited about what new discovery is being made but it’s just loud and obnoxious to look at in my podcast player. --- ## [New Study on Glycogen Replenishment Rates | Why You Might Be Plateaued | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 581](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/new-study-on-glycogen-replenishment-rates-why-you-might-be-plateaued-ask-a-cycling-coach-podcast-581/113113)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 6:48am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/new-study-on-glycogen-replenishment-rates-why-you-might-be-plateaued-ask-a-cycling-coach-podcast-581/113113 "2026-07-17T06:48:06Z")
Alex Larson joined us to answer some questions on the recovery window and stage race nutrition that led us into reviewing some awesome research that looked into the replenishment rates of liver and muscle g… --- ## [The 50% Rule: When Big Rides Hurt Your Fitness | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 585](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/the-50-rule-when-big-rides-hurt-your-fitness-ask-a-cycling-coach-podcast-585/113625)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 4:21pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/the-50-rule-when-big-rides-hurt-your-fitness-ask-a-cycling-coach-podcast-585/113625 "2026-07-16T16:21:12Z")
A bit of a different episode today going over some of the recent analyses I’ve been running over the last few weeks. There’s essentially endless questions we can ask of our database, so if anybody has any q… --- ## [1,000 Watt Club, What it Takes For 3, 4, 5w/kg, World Cup Cycling, TDF Data | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 591](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/1-000-watt-club-what-it-takes-for-3-4-5w-kg-world-cup-cycling-tdf-data-ask-a-cycling-coach-podcast-591/114108)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/1-000-watt-club-what-it-takes-for-3-4-5w-kg-world-cup-cycling-tdf-data-ask-a-cycling-coach-podcast-591/114108 "2026-07-02T19:10:44Z")
This week’s episode looks into two athlete athlete questions asking how many cyclists can actually do more than 1,000w, what it takes to get to 3, 4, and 5w/kg, as well as having some fun with asking which … --- ## [Cyclist’s Syndrome / Pudendal Neuralgia, recovery advise and how to move forward?](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/cyclist-s-syndrome-pudendal-neuralgia-recovery-advise-and-how-to-move-forward/18129)
**Author:** [@SexyCoolguy](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/SexyCoolguy)\ **Replies:** 404\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 7:00pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/cyclist-s-syndrome-pudendal-neuralgia-recovery-advise-and-how-to-move-forward/18129 "2026-06-30T19:00:37Z")
Back at the beginning of year I got a really good deal on a CycleOps Hammer as they were making room for the new model. I had always been pretty fit and cycling regularly, but with the trainer and the discovery of Traine… --- ## [Which Continent Has The Fastest Cyclists? | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 589](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/which-continent-has-the-fastest-cyclists-ask-a-cycling-coach-podcast-589/113935)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 7:18pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/which-continent-has-the-fastest-cyclists-ask-a-cycling-coach-podcast-589/113935 "2026-06-16T19:18:33Z")
Another data analysis episode looking into which continent has the fastest cyclists by multiple measures, what their training habits are, and handing out some awards at the end :wink: We also went into 2 u… --- ## [FTP Improvement, Sleep Deep Dive, Training Outside & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 207](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/ftp-improvement-sleep-deep-dive-training-outside-more-ask-a-cycling-coach-207/17107)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 4:27am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/ftp-improvement-sleep-deep-dive-training-outside-more-ask-a-cycling-coach-207/17107 "2026-06-02T04:27:57Z")
Nate is back and we’re going to be covering some really cool topics. We’ll discuss updating FTP with test data vs. race data and providing a guide of sorts to doing this, a deep dive on sleep and performance from Chad, a… --- ## [Time in Zone, Erg Mode vs. Resistance, Durability +Leadville Prep | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 586](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/time-in-zone-erg-mode-vs-resistance-durability-leadville-prep-ask-a-cycling-coach-podcast-586/113693)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 3:04pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/time-in-zone-erg-mode-vs-resistance-durability-leadville-prep-ask-a-cycling-coach-podcast-586/113693 "2026-05-29T15:04:31Z")
Another analysis episode based on questions from the forum / YouTube / Spotify! This time we looked into a tick-by-tick time in zone analysis of the same cohort from last week’s episode (140k rides from 3,… --- ## [You Got Stronger… So Why Are You Losing? | Pro Cyclist Tobin Ortenblad | Ask a Cycling Coach 583](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/you-got-stronger-so-why-are-you-losing-pro-cyclist-tobin-ortenblad-ask-a-cycling-coach-583/113428)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 2:31pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/you-got-stronger-so-why-are-you-losing-pro-cyclist-tobin-ortenblad-ask-a-cycling-coach-583/113428 "2026-05-04T14:31:01Z")
Good to have Tobin on the pod again to answer some athlete questions on race tactics and training! Hope you enjoy :slight\_smile: // TOPICS COVERED (00:00:00) Welcome! (00:15:20) Race Tactics That Actual… --- ## [FTP detection downsized drastically after replacing 3 structured indoor workouts with two outdoor rides](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/ftp-detection-downsized-drastically-after-replacing-3-structured-indoor-workouts-with-two-outdoor-rides/113201)
**Author:** [@Ugsomania](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Ugsomania)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 2:25pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/ftp-detection-downsized-drastically-after-replacing-3-structured-indoor-workouts-with-two-outdoor-rides/113201 "2026-05-04T14:25:55Z")
I missed 3 structured workouts with TSS in around 80. Instead of these rides with the nicer weather finally here I did a short fairly intense (for me) ride. About an hour fifteen, TSS 137 followed by my longest ride to d… --- ## [Question for the podcast - statins and performance](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/question-for-the-podcast-statins-and-performance/49892)
**Author:** [@woaksie](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/woaksie)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 3:14am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/question-for-the-podcast-statins-and-performance/49892 "2026-04-29T03:14:07Z")
I starting having PVCs \[Premature Ventricular Contractions\] a few years ago. They seem to last a few weeks to a month and I have had 4 or 5 episodes over 3 years. I saw a cardiologist about this and ended up getting an A… --- ## [Carb Timing Doesn’t Matter? What the Research Actually Shows | Tim Podlogar | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 582](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/carb-timing-doesn-t-matter-what-the-research-actually-shows-tim-podlogar-ask-a-cycling-coach-podcast-582/113325)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/carb-timing-doesn-t-matter-what-the-research-actually-shows-tim-podlogar-ask-a-cycling-coach-podcast-582/113325 "2026-04-28T19:48:05Z")
New research by Dr. Tim Podlogar and colleagues could change the way you fuel your training. He joined us to break it down in the latest episode, live now on all podcast platforms! Thanks for joining us an… --- ## [No podcast this week](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/no-podcast-this-week/112904)
**Author:** [@mdeshaies](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mdeshaies)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 8:58pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/no-podcast-this-week/112904 "2026-03-27T20:58:31Z")
I noticed there wasn’t a podcast in my feed this week. Hope all is okay and that this is either some well deserved time off, an intense development period, or some fun employee retreat or something. Anyways - quick note … --- ## [How to Build Cycling Workouts (Most People Get This Wrong) | Ask a Cycling Coach 578](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-to-build-cycling-workouts-most-people-get-this-wrong-ask-a-cycling-coach-578/112504)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 3:58pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/how-to-build-cycling-workouts-most-people-get-this-wrong-ask-a-cycling-coach-578/112504 "2026-03-26T15:58:21Z")
Hannah Otto joined us to go over every training zone in detail: What goes on in your body, the goals of spending time in that training zone, common interval structures, when you want to use it throughout th… --- ## [What Pro Cyclists Do That Make Them Better at Training | Zach Calton | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 575](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-pro-cyclists-do-that-make-them-better-at-training-zach-calton-ask-a-cycling-coach-podcast-575/111500)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 1:50am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/what-pro-cyclists-do-that-make-them-better-at-training-zach-calton-ask-a-cycling-coach-podcast-575/111500 "2026-03-03T01:50:25Z")
Zach joined us for a detailed discussion on how pros approach endurance training differently than amateurs. It turned into a discussion filled with actionable tips on how he approaches training plan adjustm… --- ## [The \*Other\* Ask A Cycling Coach Podcast 573: Real Ways To Lose Weight For Cyclists](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/the-other-ask-a-cycling-coach-podcast-573-real-ways-to-lose-weight-for-cyclists/111293)
**Author:** [@JoeX](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/JoeX)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2026, 4:13am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/the-other-ask-a-cycling-coach-podcast-573-real-ways-to-lose-weight-for-cyclists/111293 "2026-02-21T04:13:39Z")
Hi :slight\_smile: Interesting podcast so thanks to yourself and Alex. I have a few questions about weight loss. Welcome & Why Recovery Between Hard Workouts Matters More Than You Think You’ve picked up from traini… --- ## [NEW TrainerRoad AI is Here! | Ultimate Guide to TrainerRoad AI | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 568](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/new-trainerroad-ai-is-here-ultimate-guide-to-trainerroad-ai-ask-a-cycling-coach-podcast-568/110228)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 317\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2026, 1:34am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/new-trainerroad-ai-is-here-ultimate-guide-to-trainerroad-ai-ask-a-cycling-coach-podcast-568/110228 "2026-02-21T01:34:33Z")
Learn more about TrainerRoad AI: ⁠Introducing TrainerRoad AI - TrainerRoad Blog Learn more about the updated AI FTP Detection: ⁠Why is AI FTP Detecting an FTP Change? - TrainerRoad Blog // TOPICS COVERED … --- ## [TR AI Updates + Q&A With Nate | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 573](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/tr-ai-updates-q-a-with-nate-ask-a-cycling-coach-podcast-573/111120)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 5:10pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/tr-ai-updates-q-a-with-nate-ask-a-cycling-coach-podcast-573/111120 "2026-02-20T17:10:29Z")
Nate joined us to go over athlete questions and updates we’ve made since the TrainerRoad AI launch. Enjoy! // TOPICS COVERED (00:00:00) Welcome + Why We’re Talking About AI in Cycling Training (00:00:30)… --- ## [Integrating a training Camp](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/integrating-a-training-camp/110795)
**Author:** [@Harrbear](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Harrbear)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 12:42pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/integrating-a-training-camp/110795 "2026-02-04T12:42:14Z")
Hey guys, I would like to know how to integrate my training camp in Tucson Arizona thats happening from march 20 to the 28th of this year. We are 5 guys, most of us at the same fitness level who will be doing 4 to 6 hour… --- ## [Why Your Workouts Feel Too Hard (Not What You Think...) | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 563](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/why-your-workouts-feel-too-hard-not-what-you-think-ask-a-cycling-coach-podcast-563/106794)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 11:43am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/why-your-workouts-feel-too-hard-not-what-you-think-ask-a-cycling-coach-podcast-563/106794 "2026-01-23T11:43:18Z")
Great episode with Alex Wild analyzing an athlete’s training calendar that feels plateaued. We cover threshold workouts, surveys, recovery weeks, the most common questions you have prior to signing up for T… --- ## [Does Breath Training Actually Make Cyclists Faster? | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 567](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/does-breath-training-actually-make-cyclists-faster-ask-a-cycling-coach-podcast-567/108881)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 3:07pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/does-breath-training-actually-make-cyclists-faster-ask-a-cycling-coach-podcast-567/108881 "2026-01-20T15:07:54Z")
We consistently receive questions from listeners on whether breath training is actually worth the time and expense, so we dug into the research again. There are individual studies that seem to support it as… --- ## [NEW STUDY for Cyclists | How Pros Actually Train (Not What You Think…) | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 566](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/new-study-for-cyclists-how-pros-actually-train-not-what-you-think-ask-a-cycling-coach-podcast-566/108680)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 4:56pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/new-study-for-cyclists-how-pros-actually-train-not-what-you-think-ask-a-cycling-coach-podcast-566/108680 "2026-01-14T16:56:22Z")
New podcast episode that takes a cursory overview of a recent study by Dr. Tim Podlogar and colleagues about intra-ride fueling dosage, a slightly more in-depth review of an interesting study by Meteo-March… --- ## [STRENGTH TRAINING FOR CYCLISTS: HOW TO LIFT WITHOUT LOSING WATTS | Dialed Health's Derek Teel | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 557](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training-for-cyclists-how-to-lift-without-losing-watts-dialed-healths-derek-teel-ask-a-cycling-coach-podcast-557/106206)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2026, 2:00pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/strength-training-for-cyclists-how-to-lift-without-losing-watts-dialed-healths-derek-teel-ask-a-cycling-coach-podcast-557/106206 "2026-01-04T14:00:30Z")
Great to have Derek back on the podcast to discuss strength training and this new study by Vikestad, et al. We went through the study’s findings as to the motives and practices of strength training in the … --- ## [Low Cadence Training: Myth or Science Backed? | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 565](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/low-cadence-training-myth-or-science-backed-ask-a-cycling-coach-podcast-565/107215)
**Author:** [@Jonathan](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Jonathan)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 2:11am UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/low-cadence-training-myth-or-science-backed-ask-a-cycling-coach-podcast-565/107215 "2026-01-03T02:11:57Z")
A quick holiday episode taking a look at the current body of research on low cadence training, sometimes referred to as strength endurance training, high torque training, or SFT training. This is another i… [Next page](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/c/podcast/9.md?page=1)