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Pedaling Technique, Smarter Racing, TT vs. Road Bikes and More – Ask a Cycling a Coach 185
Published 7 years, 10 months ago
Description
Join us for Episode 185 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! We'll be having a discussion on whether proper pedaling technique is a myth, how to win races with low power output, when triathletes should use a road bike instead of a TT bike and taking your live questions.
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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
- Adjusting your training plan when life gets busy
- How to select a specialty plan
- How to return to training after breaking a collarbone
- Does one pedaling technique trump all others?
- Riding to conserve energy in a race
- Is Traditional Base better than Sweet Spot Base if time is not limited?
- How to spark up your motivation to get on the bike
- When is a road bike faster than a TT bike?
More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center
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LINKS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST
- Cross Country Marathon Specialty Plan: https://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/plans/193-cross-country-marathon-mid-volume
- Century Specialty Plan: https://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/plans/202-century-mid-volume
- Sustained Power Build: https://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/plans/158-sustained-power-build-mid-volume
- How to set up seasons in TrainerRoad: https://support.trainerroad.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002358031-How-to-Create-and-Compare-Seasons
- Check out our Crit Analysis with the Cliff Bar Team and one at a local race in Reno: