Crank Length, Achieving Mastery, DOMS and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 287

What is the best crank length for cycling and how does it affect your power, how to achieve mastery of cycling skills and is muscle soreness a requirement for effective strength training. All this and more in Episode 287 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.   Find mentioned studies and products from this episode: https://www.TrainerRoad.com/forum   ------------------------------------------------------------------   ABOUT TRAINERROAD — CYCLING’S MOST EFFECTIVE TRAINING SYSTEM   TrainerRoad makes cyclists faster. Athletes get structured indoor workouts, science-backed training plans, and easy-to-use performance analysis tools to reach their goals.   Build Your Custom Plan: https://bit.ly/33cAtM1Train Together with Group Workouts: https://bit.ly/3i7niAdGet Started: https://bit.ly/3mZTetS   ------------------------------------------------------------------   TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE   How to know which skills to focus on• How to achieve mastery of a skill How to set effective goals• Insider tips to getting the most from TrainerRoad• How to measure your improvement with TrainerRoad• Is DOMS necessary to get benefit from strength training? Does crank length matter? What crank length is best?• How crank length affects your power output• How to pick the right crank length• Does mountain biking make you a faster road cyclist?• How COVID-19 has made us faster cyclists• Endurance training with limited time• Saddle bag or no saddle bag?• How to measure distance for indoor cycling• Why ramp tests use steps• Cold weather cycling tips   ------------------------------------------------------------------   SUCCESSFUL ATHLETES PODCAST   iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/successful-athletes-podcast-presented-by-trainerroad/id1516326667 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9zdWNjZXNzZnVsYXRobGV0ZXMubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrKJ0zeMQrI4ViIjWs8xnCiBCYoay5U0B    ------------------------------------------------------------------    RESOURCES AND STUDIES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE   - https://www.trainerroad.com/blog/a-conversation-about-bike-fit-with-dr-andy-pruitt/ - https://www.trainerroad.com/blog/calories-and-power/    ------------------------------------------------------------------ STAY IN TOUCH   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrainerRoad Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad