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The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS

CTS
Cycling
Cycling Performance
Endurance Training
Nutrition
Tour De France Femmes
VO2 Max
Strength Training
Recovery
Aerobic Capacity
Hydration
Heat Training
Endurance Sports
Interval Training
Functional Threshold Power
CTS
Training Zones
FTP
Zone 2
Aging Athletes
Trainingpeaks

Coach Adam Pulford delivers actionable training advice and answers your questions in short weekly episodes for time-crunched cyclists looking to improve their cycling performance. The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast (formerly The TrainRight Podcast) is brought to you by the team at CTS - the leading endurance coaching company since 2000. Coach Adam pulls from over a decade of coaching experience and... more

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​​Free Cycling Training Assessment

Preparing for your first gravel race can quickly become more complicated than it needs to be. What bike do you need? How wide should your tires be? What pressure should you run? What happens if you flat? How much s... more

Your wearable gives you a recovery score every morning, but how much should that number influence your training?

Adam Pulford breaks down the information coaches actually use when evaluating readiness, including subjective feel, life stress, recent ... more

Strength training has a place in a cyclist’s program year-round, but that doesn’t mean doing the same lifts, loads, and routines for 52 weeks.

Adam Pulford explains how he periodizes strength training alongside cycling throughout an athlete’s season... more

Self-coaching gives you freedom, but it also makes it remarkably easy to reinforce your own biases.

Coach Adam Pulford breaks down five mistakes he repeatedly sees in self-coached cyclists, from avoiding field testing and inflating FTP to under-reco... more

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Recent Guests

Alison Jackson
Peregrine Bay winner, multi-time Olympian, Vuelta stage winner, Canadian cyclist
St-Michel-Auber 93
Episode: Behind the Scenes Before the Tour with Alison Jackson
Nathan Cusack
U23 professional cyclist and CTS athlete
EF Education-Aevolo
Episode: Going Pro: The Data Behind Nathan Cusack's Journey From Juniors to EF Education-Aevolo
Dmitry Rossoshansky
CTS athlete and Deaflympic athlete
Deaf Team USA
Episode: Cycling While Deaf: How This CTS Athlete Trains, Wins, and Prepares for the Deaflympics
Nicole Rubenstein
Dietician who specializes in sports nutrition
Episode: Creatine: What Cyclists Need To Know To Benefit From Creatine Supplementation
Christopher Blevins
Cyclist and 2025 UCI Men's Cross Country Series Overall Champion
Episode: Before They Were Champions: Revisiting An Early Interview With A Young Christopher Blevins
Camilo Lopez
Masters Racer and 2025 Maryland Grand Fondo Champion in the 45 to 54 age group
Episode: Training, Strategy, and Demands of Timed-Segment Racing vs. Traditional Racing
Sarah Scozzaro
Pro coach specializing in ultra running and strength training for endurance athletes
CTS
Episode: Can Rucking With A Weighted Vest Make You A Stronger Cyclist?
Cody Stephenson
Head of education at TrainingPeaks with a background in exercise physiology and extensive experience in endurance sports analysis.
TrainingPeaks
Episode: Is FTP Dead? Is Critical Power the Cyclist's Next Great Training Metric? (#270)
Christie Aschwanden
Former elite athlete, author, and recovery guru.
Episode: Are "Recovery Scores" Accurate? Does Recovery Slow With Age? Find out from Christie Aschwanden (#269)

Host

Adam Pulford
Head Cycling Coach at CTS; host of the Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast; experienced endurance coach with CTS Coaching Team

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 256 ratings
  • Thanks

    Hi Adam,

    Thanks for your help with my cycling performance!

    Steven in Houston

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Merlin2/14
    United States6 months ago
  • AD

    Podcast Addict
    1
    fatebj
    8 months ago
  • Tour de France Femmes 2025

    Great start to an exciting week of racing and insights.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bill in Roxborough
    United Statesa year ago
  • Thanks

    Hi Adam,

    Thanks for your talk with Jason Koop, very inspiring!

    Peace,

    Steven in Houston

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Merlin2/14
    United States2 years ago
  • Great resource!

    Lots of great training advice- ty all.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AK0008
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the concise, actionable coaching tips and practical takeaways that fit into busy schedules.
Guests and topics are consistently helpful for quick, real-world training decisions.
Many praise the host's clear structure and focus on fundamentals rather than noise.

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How to Build VO2 max Year Round! (#293)
Q: Should athletes over 50 years old be doing VO2 work year-round?
Coach Adam Pulford explains that while VO2 max training is beneficial, it shouldn't be done excessively; variety and adequate recovery are crucial.
How To Level Up With Volume, Recovery, Strength, And Community (#290)
Q: What guidance or training recommendations would you offer for cyclists like me who have more flexible schedules and want to continue improving?
Increasing total training volume gradually, focusing on recovery, incorporating strength training, and finding a cycling community are key strategies for improvement.
Step-by-Step Guide to Building An Annual Training Plan (#288)
Q: What are annual training plans, and how do I map one out?
Annual training plans are long-term plans that map out training phases to optimize performance for key events. You should identify major events, assess your fitness level, and use planning tools.
Cycling While Deaf: How This CTS Athlete Trains, Wins, and Prepares for the Deaflympics
Q: What are some of the challenges you face in races when riding with normal hearing people?
There are challenges like communication and reliance on body language, as many hearing riders may not understand the need for visual cues.
Cycling While Deaf: How This CTS Athlete Trains, Wins, and Prepares for the Deaflympics
Q: How big is the Deaf Cycling community and how the heck do you ride your bike when you can't hear?
The number of Deaf cyclists is pretty small, with less than 10 specializing in racing. Communication relies on sight and intuition.

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2. Nathan Cusack
3. Dmitry Rossoshansky
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