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Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast - Presented by TrainerRoad

TrainerRoad
Cycling
Trainerroad
Cycling Training
Nutrition
Mountain Biking
Cycling Performance
Strength Training
Functional Threshold Power
Leadville
Heat Training
Endurance Training
Lifetime Grand Prix
Leadville 100
VO2 Max
Cape Epic
Endurance Sports
Nutrition For Athletes
Keegan Swenson
Carbohydrates
Sodium Bicarbonate

The only podcast dedicated to making you a faster cyclist. TrainerRoad's Ask a Cycling Coach podcast gives you the chance to get answers to your cycling and triathlon training questions with USAC/USAT certified coaches, pro athletes, and other special guests.

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Recent Guests

David Greif
Pro cyclist and founder of HEPOX
HEPOX
Episode: INTERMITTENT HYPOXIA: ALTITUDE TRAINING YOU CAN ACTUALLY DO | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 595
Derek Teel
Founder of Dialed Health, strength and conditioning coach for cyclists
Dialed Health
Episode: STRENGTH TRAINING: THE MINIMUM CYCLISTS NEED | Derek Teel | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 587
Keegan Swenson
Leadville course record holder and Specialized Off-Road Racing athlete
Specialized Off-Road Racing
Episode: I SHOWED KEEGAN SWENSON MY SUB-7 LEADVILLE PLAN | UCI World Champion Reacts | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 584
Tim Podlogar
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Episode: Carb Timing Doesn’t Matter? What the Research Actually Shows | Tim Podlogar | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 582
Mike Postomus
Associate professor of exercise science; performance director for Specialized Factory team (XC and Off-Road)
Specialized Factory Racing
Episode: The Nutrition Model Pros ACTUALLY Use (It’s Not Calories In/Out) | Mike Postumus | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 581
Alex Larson
Nutritionist and founder of Alex Larson Nutrition
Alex Larson Nutrition
Episode: THE TRUTH ABOUT HIGH CARB FOR CYCLISTS (It’s Not What You Think) | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 581
Alex Wild
Pro cyclist, gravel racer, and regular on the podcast
Self/Various teams
Episode: VO2 Max Training Deep Dive & Mistakes | Pro Cyclist Tips | Ask a Cycling Coach 577
Zach Calton
Gravel and mountain bike racer, associated with Ventum Bikes
Ventum Bikes
Episode: The Volume Trap: Why Junk Miles Quietly Kill Fitness | Zach Calton | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 575
Alex Larsen
Nutritionist and expert in cycling nutrition
Alex Larsen Nutrition
Episode: REAL WAYS TO LOSE WEIGHT FOR CYCLISTS | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 573

Host

Jonathan Lee
Host of Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast, presented by TrainerRoad

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 10.8k ratings
  • Awful in comparison to what it was

    This has nothing to do with cycling coaching any longer. Jonathan has a basic level cycling coaching qualification and is not actually a coach. The days of Chad, Amber and Ivy are so missed. Basically product marketing now with horrendous AI imagery. Avoid.

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    SWG86
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Has really become boring

    I used to really enjoy listening to this podcast. But since Chad and Amber have left it might as well be called the Jonathan Show. Not so many study’s of cycling and training. A lot of numbers just being read out. Has gone from my no1 cycling podcast listen to the one I listen to when I’ve ran out of other things to listen to. Really am bored of what Jonathan does. Bring back Nate as at least he made it a bit fun.

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    2
    Wessex67
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Meh

    I recently listened to How to Lose weight episode 573 and felt like it lacked a great deal of details. It did talk about macronutrients but significant divergent views of guest and host. Lacked details on what goal to set for calorie deficits. Didn’t talk about periodization of diet and when to structure this in relation to events.

    Host’s goal to lose weight prior to Leadville was more of a hope than a structured plan. He had his goal weight (down to weight of food and bottles) and power dialed... more

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    2
    20'COKing
    United States4 months ago
  • Thank you!

    Thank you for what you do!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlexBorrero
    Colombia4 months ago
  • A lot of inaccurate comments

    Interesting interviews, but man, definitely some inaccurate physics and physiology knowledge being applied to cycling here. If you’re changing training based on this info, I encourage you to critically review the associated literature, academic material, and other primary or anecdotal sources before diving in head first. Because frankly, many elite cyclists and coaches who know the sport well in an experiential manner don’t have the academic horsepower necessary to truly explain much of the “w... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    757 lax
    United States8 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise data-driven insights and practical takeaways for training and racing.
Prolonged episodes and guest-heavy formats are appreciated by many.
Some critique the show for changes in host dynamics and pacing of episodes.
Well-regarded for accessible science-backed coaching and equipment discussions.
Positive notes on motivation and actionable training strategies.

Chart Rankings

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#197
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#199
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#204
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#229
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

You Got Stronger… So Why Are You Losing? | Pro Cyclist Tobin Ortenblad | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 583
Q: What can two marked riders do to avoid being neutralized by a larger field?
Adopt a plan that shows willingness to lose deliberately at times, target specific opponents, and use a 'betting against the field' approach to disrupt the big team's control and create chances to capitalize on weaknesses.
You Got Stronger… So Why Are You Losing? | Pro Cyclist Tobin Ortenblad | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 583
Q: What would your strategy be if you were Matt?
Discuss the benefits of getting at least one teammate in a break, the trade-offs of covering moves, and how to manage fatigue and leadership in the final laps to maximize chances for both riders.
The Nutrition Model Pros ACTUALLY Use (It’s Not Calories In/Out) | Mike Postumus | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 581
Q: How should an athlete approach nutrition planning around training and racing to avoid Reds while still optimizing body composition?
Use periodized nutrition: increase carbohydrate around hard training and ramp down on easier days, employ a four-day diary to assess actual intake vs. expenditure, target a subclinical low energy availability for a short duration to optimize body composition, then recover and move toward an optimal energy availability well before key races to maintain performance.
The Nutrition Model Pros ACTUALLY Use (It’s Not Calories In/Out) | Mike Postumus | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 581
Q: What is energy availability and how do you calculate it for an athlete?
Energy availability is calculated by taking total energy intake, subtracting energy expended during exercise, and then dividing the result by fat-free mass to express calories per kilogram of fat-free mass; this helps determine if an athlete is in a healthy, subclinical, or clinical low energy availability range.
THE TRUTH ABOUT HIGH CARB FOR CYCLISTS (It’s Not What You Think) | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 581
Q: What did the Naderi and related studies reveal about glycogen replenishment?
Narrative and experimental work show that liver glycogen can rebound quickly with carbohydrate intake, even overshooting baseline in some cases, while muscle glycogen remains slower to restore, underscoring the need for ongoing carbohydrate intake across the day and during recovery periods to sustain performance across repeated efforts.

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This show centers on practical cycling training, performance psychology, and data-driven coaching across road, gravel, and endurance events. Episodes frequently dissect race strategy, pacing, altitude adaptations, nutrition, gear choices, and the role of technology and AI-assisted plans in training. A standout is the blend of science-backed insights with real-world racing anecdotes from Leadville, Unbound, and gravel events, often featuring pro riders and coaches who translate complex concepts into actionable steps for athletes at all levels.-listeners can expect rigorous analysis, transparent training philosophy, and accessible explanations of how power, aerodynamics, and periodization intersect with race-day outcomes. A notable strength i... more

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