Time Trial Deep Dive, Pros vs. Joes, Carson City Recap and More – Ask a Cycling Coach 163

Our 40k TT is right around the corner, and for this episode of the podcast we've assembled every detail of our equipment, nutrition and strategy for you, along with a look at what makes pros better than amateurs and whether weight loss always makes you faster or not. Tune in and join us live! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE   What makes pros better than amateurs Two different ways to race a crit What we learned from the Carson City Off-Road Hardtail or full suspension: which is best? How Coach Chad is avoiding cramps Suspension setup tips for mountain bikers Our final preparations for the 40k TT How to choose between helmets for a time trial Do vents make a helmet slow? Why a disc wheel might not be faster Aerobar setup tips for time trials What data fields to show during a race? What to eat before a short time trial? Should you not eat breakfast before a race? How to pace a time trial perfectly   More training questions answered here: bit.ly/Training-Questions-Help-Center   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   THE ONLY PODCAST DEDICATED TO MAKING YOU A FASTER CYCLIST   Each week Coach Chad Timmerman, Coach Jonathan and TrainerRoad’s CEO Nate Pearson gather to answer queries submitted from athletes around the globe, as well as dish about their latest training experiments, discoveries and tips.   Subscribe to the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast: www.trainerroad.com/podcast   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   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   Get started today: bit.ly/Get-Faster-TrainerRoad Download the TrainerRoad app: bit.ly/Download-TrainerRoad Browse training plans: bit.ly/TR-Training-Plans   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   FOLLOW TRAINERROAD   Facebook: www.facebook.com/TrainerRd Instagram: www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad Twitter: www. twitter.com/TrainerRoad Strava Club: www.strava.com/clubs/TrainerRoad