Dropping Weight, Stretching Peaks, Recovery & More – Ask a Cycling Coach 183

Dropping weight while raising power, making peak fitness last for multiple races and recovering properly are all very difficult ideals for a cyclist to achieve. Episode 183 will explore how to discover and push your limits for each of these ideals. 

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

• New TrainerRoad features!
• Nate’s race plan for 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo
• Coach Jonathan’s lofty goal & annual plan
• How to taper for ultra-endurance events
• How to return to training after time off
• How to get better at steep climbs
• Is it possible to lose weight and gain power at the same time?
• How recovery workouts aid in nutrient absorption

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

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LINKS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST

• Strength Training for Cyclists: 5 Exercises to Integrate Into Your Cycling Training Plan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqmwjwTcOY8

• 5 Stretches Every Cyclist Should Know: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXblSdMtMKY

• How to Become a Faster Mountain Biker with Lee McCormack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GAaheigvgg

• Withings / Nokia | Body+ - Smart Body Composition Wi-Fi Digital Scale with smartphone app, Black: https://www.amazon.com/Nokia-Body-Composition-Wi-Fi-Scale/dp/B071XW4C5Q/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?tag=trainerroad-20&th=1

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