How to Do a 4hr Century, Training Zones, and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 372

Ice Friction / The Feed’s Alex Wild and Squid Bikes’ Ivy Audrain join us to discuss how to achieve your fastest 100mi possible, whether training at the bottom or top of a zone really makes a difference, and much more in Episode 372 of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast!   TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE   (01:39) Alex’s learnings from Crusher in The Tushar (17:21) Does training at the top or bottom of a zone make a difference? (25:55) Singlespeed training, and how it can help geared athletes (36:43) How to ride the fastest 100mi possible (01:03:40) A pro’s perspective on standing vs. seated climbing (01:24:56) What factors you should consider when deciding to use an aero helmet (01:45:06) Live Questions   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE https://trainerroad.cc/3IF7rYz     TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS! TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 13,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.   Adaptive Training from TrainerRoad uses machine learning and science-based coaching principles to continually assess your performance and intelligently adjust your training plan. It trains you as an individual and makes you a faster cyclist.   Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3BasfTM  Learn more about Adaptive Training: https://trainerroad.cc/3rF5Cnp    ABOUT THE ASK A CYCLING COACH PODCAST Ask a Cycling Coach podcast is a cycling and triathlon training podcast. Each week  USAC/USAT Level I certified coach Chad Timmerman, pro athletes, and other special guests answer your cycling and triathlon questions.   Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/34MIniq   MORE PODCASTS FROM TRAINERROAD Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/34MGKkO  Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3HKPExQ    STAY IN TOUCH Training Blog: https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/ Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrainerRoad