Episode Details

Gain 50 watts in a single day!? We went to the Specialized Win Tunnel to find out how to get faster. Episode 188 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast is live!
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

• What's so special about the Specialized Win-Tunnel? 
• Are aerodynamics important? 
• Pros vs Joes with equipment and performance 
• How does going into the drops effect aerodynamics? 
• Does bar length matter? 
• How to shift your head to gain watts 
• Why do some riders create a better drafts than others? 
• Does sitting up with a tail wind help? 
• Does optimizing aerodynamics make a difference on the draft? 
• When do you not want to wear an aero road helmet? 
• How to choose a bike based on your strengths 
• Glasses and Beards - do they cause more drag? 
• Head position on a road bike 
• Does lateral movement decrease aerodynamics? 
• Why are shaved legs faster? 
• Why is the UCI beginning to crack down on sock length? 
• Skin suit vs. skin tight race kit 
• The evolution of wheel design 
• Why aren’t mountain bikes aero? 
• Does Nate’s “Franken Bike” make sense for gravel racing? 
• Do downhill and enduro athletes benefit from aerodynamics? 
• What effects do number plates have on aerodynamics? 
• Aero bars vs. round bars 
• Are hydration packs beneficial? 
• Does Jonathan actually have a world class CdA? 
• Do the UCI rules cause frustration for product engineers?

More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center

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LINKS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST

• Specialized Win Tunnel Youtube Channel: bit.ly/2PlWqy2
• Specialized Venge: bit.ly/2ruU4n3 
• Specialized Tarmac: bit.ly/2jXFYXg
• Specialized Evade helmet: bit.ly/2EdPqlJ
• Specialized Prevail helmet: bit.ly/2E0khkK
• Win Tunnel: To Beard or Not to Beard: bit.ly/1n4eACy
• Specialized Evade skin suit: bit.ly/2ATl1VH 
• Specialized 321 Disk wheel: bit.ly/2ARLzGJ
• Specialized Epic: bit.ly/2QcKcx1
• Specialized Ambush helmet: bit.ly/2QDIpjL
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