Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchSprint Training for Time-Crunched Cyclists (#253)
Season 5 Episode 253
OVERVIEW
Sprinting is something a Time-Crunched Cyclist can be very good at, because it doesn't take a lot of training time to develop a strong anaero…
10 months, 1 week ago
Training and Development Tips for Junior Cyclists (and Parents!)
Season 5 Episode 252
OVERVIEW
If you or your child is interested in racing bikes (road, mountain, cyclocross, track) as an under-18 competitor, this is the podcast for you…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Rest Day vs Recovery Ride: Making Smart Recovery Choices (#251)
Season 5 Episode 251
OVERVIEW
Is there a real benefit to a recovery ride or would you be better off just taking the day off completely? Both recovery rides and complete re…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
How to Train for Long Hill Climb Finishes (#250)
Season 5 Episode 250
OVERVIEW
How do you climb fast at the end of a race? Many road, gravel, and mountain bike events finish at the top of extended climbs. In Episode 250 …
10 months, 4 weeks ago
Power vs Heart Rate vs RPE: Which Metric is Best?
Season 5 Episode 249
OVERVIEW
Power, heart rate, or RPE (rate of perceived exertion or how you feel)? Which data point is best for gauging intensity during training or a r…
11 months ago
Trust Before Training: The Value of Human Coaching in an AI Era (#248)
Season 5 Episode 248
OVERVIEW
Colin Izzard and Adam Pulford have more than 45 years of coaching experience between them. In this casual conversation between two old friend…
11 months, 1 week ago
Finding the Perfect Tire Width and Pressure For Your Cycling Adventures
Season 5 Episode 247
OVERVIEW
Wheels and Tires and Tire Pressure. These are the subjects of endless debates among road, gravel, and mountain bike racers. Wheel and tire te…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
The 12-Week Rule: Guide to Dialing In Your Equipment Before Important Cycling Events (#246)
Season 5 Episode 246
OVERVIEW
When it comes to the equipment choices and mistakes athletes make before big events, Tony Bustamante has seen it all. The founder of Velosmit…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
Beyond Intervals: How to Get Fast Without Interval Training
Season 5 Episode 245
OVERVIEW
Interval training works, but there are ways to get stronger, ride faster, and win races without interval training. There are even aspects of …
1 year ago
Best Race Day Foods, Drinks, and Fueling Strategies, with Stephanie Howe, PhD (#244)
Season 5 Episode 244
OVERVIEW
Stephanie Howe, PhD is back for Part 2 of the sports nutrition podcasts she recorded with Coach Adam Pulford. An elite ultramarathon runner w…
1 year ago