Episode Details

How do artificial sweeteners fuel training, and are they good for athletes, tips for DIY races and match racing strategy, a deep dive on nutrient timing and how it affects training and much more in Episode 294 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast!

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

• DIY Race Tips

• Tactics for Match Races and small breakaways

• Equipment choices that make you faster

• How to give and receive criticism as an athlete

• How to breathe more effectively

• Does burping lower your heart rate?

• Is it better to train on climbs or flats?

• How to train if you have no races on your calendar

• Ramp tests without a smart trainer

• The hosts favorite workouts and strength training exercises

• Training while pregnant

• Should athletes use artificial sweeteners?

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