Stretching, Yoga, Base Phase Racing, Commuting and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 197

Join us for Episode 197 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast! We'll be covering stretching, strength, yoga and their unique effects on cycling, race selection and tactics during the Base Phase, how your commute can make you a faster cyclist, and taking your live questions.

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE

 

• Our race analysis videos are live
• What Nate learned racing back to back days
• What are the rules of free laps in races?
• Are "training" races just an excuse?
• Can you race during the Base Phase?
• What "opener" workouts are best
• What to do the day before a race
• Are indoor trainers bad for carbon bikes?
• Why is Yoga good for cycling?
• Why is static stretching bad?
• How your commute can make you faster
• How to time a training camp for maximum benefit

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

 

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LINKS MENTIONED

 

• Race Analysis Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZTrkdMcji8&list=PLrKJ0zeMQrI5Bj3IUaHX0VPjNthpfFNhD
• K-Edge Garmin/GoPro Mount: https://k-edge.com/shop/computer-mounts/garmin-mounts/gopro-garmin-combo-mount/
• Specialized Rib Cage II bottle cage: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/s-works-carbon-rib-cage-ii/p/156508?color=228073-156508   
• Specialized Zee Cage II bottle cage: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/s-works-carbon-zee-cage-ii--left/p/156377?color=230356-156377
• Aero Deep Dive in the Specialized Win Tunnel: https://blog.trainerroad.com/aero-deep-dive-in-the-specialized-win-tunnel-ask-a-cycling-a-coach-188/
• The Sprinter's Gap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPVkf2HsTg4
• Carpathian Peak +2: https://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/workouts/108188-carpathian-peak-2
• Clark: https://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/workouts/1264-clark
• Mary Austin -1: https://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/workouts/447926-mary-austin-1
• GP Lama YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbcwZ8hm18GK6on_S_CgmFA
• Mayo Clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/
• Forum on being sick all the time: https://forum.trainerroad.com/t/im-sick-all-the-time-10-courses-of-antibiotics-in-the-last-15-months-please-help/6031
• Dirty Kanza with Geoff Kabush: https://blog.trainerroad.com/race-analysis-dirty-kanza-2018-with-geoff-kabush/
• Whoop: https://www.whoop.com/

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