Why FTP isn’t always the best measure of your fitness, how to find the right type of base plan for you, why plyometrics may help cyclists get faster and more in Episode 273 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast. Youtube Live Video: [Why FTP Isn’t Everything, Finding a Base Plan, Plyometrics a…

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Have you guys ever covered the in race nutrition plan for a type 1 diabetic? I have played multiple high intensity sports in which my body will raise my blood glucose levels in response to multiple high sprint intervals even if I had a consistent basal rate of insulin to break down the available glu…

I think these Forum threads are a good place to start, but you can always submit specific questions by going to Cycling Planning, Training, & Analytics - TrainerRoad and selecting ‘Ask a Question’! Training with Type 1 Diabetes - #11 by roadney Training, racing, and nutrition with Type One Diabet…

@Tucker This is total non-sequitur, but high fives all around to the podcast production team on the YouTube “set up” for the crew. Improved, more consistent lighting on everyone, Insta and Strava names for everyone in the corners, a subtle background behind the four boxes/video feeds…looks really p…

@Nate_Pearson Have you thought about the possibility that your ftp decrease could be linked to possible lung infection from covid-19?

I’m very excited to hear that the mobile app is so close to a closed beta. I use it exclusively for my indoor rides since I don’t have a good setup to use my PC. Not to mention, using the phone frees me up to put whatever I want on the TV. In any case, I’m super pumped to see all the functionality …

Yah. I got a PCR test and an antibody test and I was negative on both.

Singletrack 6: who else is signing up? (Obviously there is still a bunch of uncertainty) I’m signed up. I only did ST3 when it was in Rossland, and have not ridden Kaslo or Nelson, but I can compare Rossland to Fernie: Fernie is not as steep and has less rocks (but is still awesome). Kimberley is ge…

I’m just going to post a thanks to Amber for her insight into mental prep for long races here. Yesterday I did my one and only race of the year - and MTB 8hr- which turned out to be a short, bumpy and twisty course that reignited a neck impingement. I went in repeating Ambers mantra - there will …

Why FTP Isn’t Everything, Finding a Base Plan, Plyometrics and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 273 - #20 by mcneese.chad - Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast

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