Running Out of Matches, VO2 Training for Steady State Athletes and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 151

How to avoid running out of “matches”, should steady state athletes skip VO2 training, a testing protocol for different positions and more in the Episode 151 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.

Topics covered in this episode

• TrainerRoad’s new fitness testing protocol
• How much difference can you expect in FTP on your TT bike?
• What is the difference between saddle soreness and saddle sores
• How to treat saddle sores
• How to test power output in different positions
• Should steady state athletes skip VO2 work?
• Is it bad to do an interval workout after a long ride?
• Are “matches” real?
• How to get more matches for cycling
• Can you cram train for fitness?

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Jonathan Lee

Jonathan Lee is a Level II USA certified cycling coach and the host of the Ask a Cycling Coach podcast. His background in the sport of motocross has translated into a passion for cycling, mountain biking and all things training. If you have a training question, submit your question for Jonathan to answer on the next episode of TrainerRoad’s podcast.