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FasCat Cycling Training Tips Podcast
by FasCat Cycling Training Tips Podcast
The official podcast of FasCat Coaching, based in Boulder, CO. Coach Frank "Big Cat" Overton shares his extensive experience as a cycling coach to help you ride faster through training and racing tips, nutrition, and beyond.
Episodes
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Weight Loss: Learn How to Eat Right
Want to climb faster without adding a single watt? Improve your power to weight ratio. This week on the FasCat Podcast, Frank Overton, the Big Cat, explains how cyclists can lose weight the right way: without losing power, wrecking recovery or bonking on the bike. Here's the truth: 80% of weight...
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How to Build Your Perfect 2027 Training Plan | Ask a FasCat #45
Hope is not a training plan. Most cyclists sign up for a race, ride hard and hope the fitness shows up on race day. The FasCat way is the opposite: pick your event first, then work backward from race day. In this episode, Frank Overton, the Big Cat, walks through exactly how our coaches build a...
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Masters Coaching: Intervals, Training Hours, Recovery Days & Life
Over 40 and wondering why the same workouts, rides and races hit harder than they used to? On this episode of the FasCat Podcast Coach Frank answered that question and gave you a simple way to train for it: the Masters Diamond. The biggest change isn't intensity, it's recovery. A hard workout…
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Power Predictions for Montreal World's 🌈 + What's New in CoachCat 🐾
The rainbow jersey 🌈 will be decided on Mount Royal. Coach Frank breaks down exactly how many watts it will to win the 2026 World Championship road race in Montréal, built from race data, and which riders can make those watts/kg. What we'll cover: • The course: three climbs, twelve times. Mount...
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Why the Off Season is Really the On Season: Weights + Sweet Spot Base for 10-50 More Watts by Spring
Most cyclists call the next five months the off season. We call it the ON season, because this is the time of year where you can add 10 to 50 watts or more by spring. Join Coach Frank Overton live Friday at 2pm ET for a walk through the training that makes that happen, straight out of our all-new...
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Lifting Weights Around Life: How to Fit the Gym Into Your Riding
Last week Coach Frank Overton walked through FasCat's 10 week, 4 phase weight lifting program: the lifts, the sets, the reps, and the 10 watts or more our athletes gain from it. This week is the part nobody writes down: how to actually do it when you have a job, a family, a long ride on Saturday,...
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Learn How to Lift Weights For Cycling and Increase FTP
Ten weeks for 10 watts or more. That is the typical FTP gain our athletes see from FasCat's cycling specific weight lifting program, and by spring, once base training is done, they routinely show up to their first races 15 to 50 watts stronger than the year before. Join Coach Frank Overton live...
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How to Take a 'Proper' Post-Season Break + Demo of the new CoachCat FuelTrix Nutrition Feature in app release v6.4.9
Coach Frank demos the brand new Fuel Trix feature** in CoachCat version 6.4.9, live on screen. Fuel Trix tells you exactly how many grams of carbohydrate to consume for every workout on your calendar based on duration and intensity, built from an algorithm Frank created using the findings of 11...
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Learn How to Review Your Season with your Power Data
The power data you have from your 2026 season is a goldmine of insight for what worked, what did not and how to leverage your learnings to plan for an even better 2027. Join Coach Frank, and dive into your data with the 5 prompts +a bonus prompt to ask CoachCat about your season for planning 2027...
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How to Build Your Annual Training Plan for 2027 + Who Will Win the Leadville MTB
Coach Frank describes how to build your Annual Training Plan (ATP) for 2027, as described in this training tip: https://fascatcoaching.com/blogs/training-tips/yt-using-an-annual-cycling-training-plan-atp-all-the-phases-explained/ Key takeaways are: Take a two-week post-season break, not six. Six...
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CoachCat 4.0 + Tour de Femmes Ventoux Power + LIVE Q&A
Coach Frank goes live with the brand new CoachCat mobile release v6.3.8 and breaks down the winning power up Mont Ventoux at the Tour de France Femmes. Bring your training questions and get them answered live. In this episode: NEW MOBILE RELEASE v6.3.8 Frank shares his screen and walks through...
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Ask a FasCat #32: Tour de France Power, Cyclocross Training, Using the CoachCat App + Q&A
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Ask a FasCat #31 , LIVE Q&A + your Summer Training
Summer Training is here 🚴 This week on Ask a FasCat (#31): durability rides, heat adaptation, race week tapers, and how to survive your local Tuesday night crit. You may also watch this podcast on our youTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zuvdWqk_Dw Coach Steve joins us for 30…
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Ask A FasCat #30
On Ask a FasCat #30, we gave away a Stages Power Meter to the listener who asked the most thoughtful question + an annual CoachCat subscription to analyze all that shiny new power data. 🎥 Watch the episode: https://www.youtube.com/live/bnLrNhVL0jk Here's how it worked: participants dropped their...
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The 8-Minute Workout That Increases Your VO2 Max
8 minutes of full-gas work. 14% VO2 max gain. But only if you do them right on the CoachCat training app. Your first 7 days FREE: https://fascatcoaching.com/app Dr. Izumi Tabata's 1996 study proved that 20-second efforts at supramaximal intensity produce more anaerobic capacity AND VO2 max gains...
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Build a Custom Training Plan from these 5 Questions
Build a custom cycling training plan in 5 questions. For a visual walk through of the custom plan builder watch this podcast on our youTube channel here https://youtu.be/nO94dhqgjBg In this podcast & video, Coach Frank walks you through the new CoachCat Custom Training Plan Builder. We use over…
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Full Gas Zone 4, 5 & 6 Intervals
Are you doing your zone 4, 5, and 6 intervals as hard as you can? Try CoachCat free: https://fascatcoaching.com/app In this video, Coach Frank shows you how to go full gas and get more out of your intervals — more watts, more physiological benefits, and more race craft. Plus the 3 best zone 4, 5,...
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5 Training Rules for Masters Cyclists (What Bicycling Magazine Left Out)
Are you a master's cyclist trying to get faster but feel like something is missing from mainstream advice? Train this way FREE for 1 Month https://fascatcoaching.com/app In this video, Coach Frank breaks down the 5 most important training rules for cyclists over 40, 50, and 60+ , and more...
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Unbound Gravel Training: Developing Your Diesel Watts
Coach Frank describes a 3 month Unbound training plan that you can follow FREE for 30 days → https://fascatcoaching.com/app Develop your Diesel Watt power by knowing how to train it in March, April, and May to arrive in Emporia fresh, fit, and ready to send it. Whether you're lining up for the…
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Gravel Pacing: the Right and the Wrong Way
Are you making this gravel pacing mistake? It could be costing you 30 minutes or more — and you won't even feel it happening until it's too late. In this video, Coach Frank breaks down the #1 pacing mistake I see in gravel race power files, why it happens, and exactly how to fix it. I'll show you...
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Winter Workouts that bridge the gap between Base and Race
Learn how not to be the Group Ride Hero and Train the Right Way, Free for 30 days → https://fascatcoaching.com/app One of the most common mistakes cyclists make is piling on high-intensity intervals before they've finished building their aerobic base. It feels great in February. You're flying on...
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How to Use Your Coach, When You Get Sick or Injured
Getting sick or injured during a training block doesn't have to ruin your season. Try Coaching (AI or 1:1) Free for the 1st 30 days → https://fascatcoaching.com/ In this video, Coach Frank breaks down how to use your coaching in the event of sickness or injury without making things worse and...
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The #1 Nutrition Mistake Cyclists Make
Learn how to eat right for your cycling. Most cyclists try to lose weight by eating less and riding more and that doesn't work. Get the Go Fast Grocery List mentioned in this video for FREE → https://fascatcoaching.com/app In this video, Coach Frank breaks down the #1 nutrition mistake most...
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Base Training Advice is broken, and How to Make it Right with 4–8 Hours a Week
The base training advice you've been getting from social media and indoor riding platforms is wrong. Riding only Zone 2 all winter doesn't work for cyclists with less than 8 hours a week to train. Riding hard indoors doesn't work either. In this video, Coach Frank Overton (aka BigCat) breaks down...
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Ask a FasCat Q&A from our Sweet Spot Saturday Group Ride
What happens when you mix a live Sweet Spot group ride, real-time coaching, fueling advice, tech questions, and unfiltered athlete Q&A? You get a live, no-BS training session led by Coach Frank that covers how cyclists train. Pardon the audio as we recorded from our discord channel that was live...
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How Sweet Spot Training Was Developed
Sweet Spot Training is one of the most widely used and effective ways cyclists build their base and improve power. Sweet Spot Train the Right Way for FREE in the CoachCat App → https://fascatcoaching.com/app But very few people know the story behind the development of 'sweet spot training'. Long...
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High Torque, Muscle Tension Intervals
Pro Coach Sierra Sims (M.S. Exercise Physiology) breaks down the science and technique behind muscle tension intervals: one of the most effective ways to turn gym strength into real power on the bike. Whether you're building your base, coming back from the off-season, or looking to climb…
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My Plan to Live to 100
Most cyclists don't realize it, but our entire training lifestyle is basically built for longevity. Endurance & VO2 max training, weight lifting, real food, and good sleep are the same fundamentals that help you live longer and stay healthy as you age. With books like Outlive and the rise of...
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Using HRV the Right Way
Learn how to use your HRV along with three other essential recovery metrics to train smarter and recover better. Then try the CoachCat App → free for your first 30 days https://fascatcoaching.com/app Coach Frank Overton (the BigCat), founder of FasCat Coaching and creator of the CoachCat App,...
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Why the Off Season is Really the "On-Season" 🚀
Start Training for Next Year NOW with these 4 "On Season" Training Methodologies. Use the CoachCat to do your Winter Training free for the first month ➡️ https://fascatcoaching.com/app Most cyclists call it the off-season… but that's a mistake. The truth is, winter is GO TIME and its actually the...
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How to Perform Muscle Tension Intervals on Zwift
Muscle Tension Intervals are those big gear, low cadence masher that are like lifting weights on the bike. You can do them in the CoachCat app → https://fascatcoaching.com/app where the first month is free. The problem? Not everyone has access to a steady 3–5% climb like we do here in Boulder....
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Weight Lifting for Cycling
Weight lifting for cycling can help you gain 15 to 50 watts by next spring — but only if you do it the right way. 🚴♂️💪 Watch this podcast on our youTube channel for a better visual learning experience: https://youtu.be/J5nTl0sXrFQ In this video, the BigCat (Frank Overton) show you exactly how…
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Why Masters Cyclists Get Slower (and How to Fix it ‼️)
Are you masters cyclist wondering why your FTP is plateauing or dropping — and what to do about it? 🚴♂️ Watch the podcast with visual charts & graphs on our youTube channel: https://youtu.be/DChZyc_7BWM In this video, the BigCat, Frank Overton, explains the science behind why masters cyclists…
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Masters Intervals: Train like a Pro, Recover like Your Age
Intervals for Masters cyclists don't have to be complicated but they do have to be different. 🚴♂️ Watch this video on our youtube channel for a more immersive visual learning experience: https://youtu.be/12H-rYEylo0 If you're over 40, 50, or even 60, you can still train like the pros with the...
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The AmEX Workout: All Zones, No Intervals
The AmEx Ride is a style of cycling training thats fun, flexible, and it makes you hella fast. 💨 There is no strict structure, and they are variable power rides in all zones, 2-7. Watch this tip on our youTube channel: https://youtu.be/_v3KjeloYfM Unlike cookie-cutter intervals, the AmEx Ride...
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Don't Go Insane from Your Training
Coach Frank gives you a cycling season review by asking questions about your training and data. T Watch this podcast on youTube for a more visual immersion: https://youtu.be/-gma7xCqftU Know what you did, so you don't make the same mistakes again and go insane. Coach Frank will ask: 1️⃣ When did...
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Sub 7 hour & 30th Place Leadville 100 MTB Race Analysis with Coach Elliott
FasCat Coach Elliott Baring shares what kind of power output and training it took for him to race a sub 7 hour and 30th place in the Pro Men's Leadville 100 MTB Race. See his watts / kg up all the significant climbs, learn how much he ate and about the heat training he did for altitude…
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You're Riding Zone 2 TOO Hard
Think you're training in Zone 2? Many athletes aren't and this #1 training mistake could be slowing your progress and sabotaging your endurance gains. 💡 Train your Zone 2 the Right Way with CoachCat Free for 30 Days https://fascatcoaching.com/app In this video, Coach Frank explains the #1 Zone 2...
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Start Training by these 3 Fundamentals
Start training for your first time with these 3 easy steps. Watch this podcast on our youTube channel for a more immersive visual experience: https://youtu.be/mWbzHdGuT00 If you've caught the cycling 'bug', maybe you've signed up for a group ride, a charity event, or even your first race and now...
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How to Taper and Peak, the Right WAY
Peaking is about resting more and riding less while maintaining intensity. When done properly you can "Peak" and achieve up to a 6% increase in FTP ! Watch this podcast on our youTube channel https://youtu.be/RI2-T-evi7k Coach Frank (a.k.a. the BigCat) breaks down exactly how to taper for your A...
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How Much Sweet Spot You Should Do (to do it RIGHT)
Sweet Spot Training, one of the most effective ways to improve FTP, increase endurance & build durability. Follow our Sweet Spot Plans for FREE https://fascatcoaching.com/app Watch this training tip on our youTube channel https://youtu.be/rWehU8_YcZk In this video, you'll learn: ✅ How much Sweet...
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Lose Weight like a Ferrari
Trying to lose weight but not seeing results, even with all the miles you're putting in? You're not alone. In this video, Coach Frank "the BigCat" Overton shares a practical, science-backed approach to eating for fat loss without sacrificing performance. Whether you're over 40 or just want to...
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Setting Up Your Power-Based Zones & Training Guide
Learn How to Setup and Use Your Power Training Zones with your Powermeter. Take the guesswork out your power-based training using CoachCat where the 1st Month is FREE ➡️ https://fascatcoaching.com/app Coach Frank breaks down how to train with power by understanding and applying cycling power…
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Training Year-Round without Burning Out: using our 365 ATP
Stop plateauing and start progressing with our annual training plan. In this training tip, Coach Frank (aka The BigCat) breaks down The 365 Plan, FasCat's complete year-round training system to help you get faster without burning out. Watch this podcast on our youTube channel:...
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The Right and Wrong Way to do Intervals
You're doing cycling intervals, but are you doing them right? See 'if' your interval training is 'RIGHT' in the CoachCat app where the first month is free ➡️ https://fascatcoaching.com/app In this training tip, Coach Frank (aka the BigCat) breaks down the right way and wrong way to perform...
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your DIY 🇫🇷 Tour de France Plan
You can ride the Tour de France too with this FREE training plan built for the everyday cyclist with limited time. 💥 🚴♂️ Watch this training tip on our youTube channel https://youtu.be/QC7qfaLdR84 We took the terrain of this year's Tour stages and created at at home version for working…
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Steamboat Gravel, Blue Course Advice for the First 22.5 miles
🎯 Steamboat Gravel Blue Course Strategy: our Coaching Advice for the First 22 Miles 🚴♂️ The first 22 miles of the Steamboat Gravel Blue Course can make or break your race. Watch is training tip on youTube with course visuals: https://youtu.be/rknsp16bvdI In this episode, Coach Frank and 2023...
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Sauna & Heat Training for an 8% Increase in Power Output & VO2 Max
Heat Training has been scientifically shown in cyclists to improve VO₂ max and power by 8%. Train with CoachCat Free for the 1st Month ➡️ https://fascatcoaching.com/app Watch on youTube for visuals: https://youtu.be/l55fzZFPLJs In this video, Coach Frank "BigCat" Overton breaks down the...
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Leadville 100 MTB Nutrition Plan with Coach Elliott
10 Gels, 10 Bottles, Mile-by-Mile: Your Leadville 100 MTB Nutrition Plan from Coach Elliott Baring. Follow our Six Week Leadville Training Plan, Free for the First Month ➡️ https://fascatcoaching.com/app Racing the Leadville Trail 100 MTB? With 105 miles, 12,000 feet of climbing, and 10,000+ feet...
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Fix Your Fade! Training Your Durability
Have you heard the buzz about "Durability" in cycling? It's being hyped as the secret behind Pogacar's dominance. Improve your Durability with the CoachCat app ➡️ https://fascatcoaching.com/app Watch this training tip on yourTube: https://youtu.be/_TuRSwEZBH4 Coach Frank Overton (aka the BigCat)...
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The official podcast of FasCat Coaching, based in Boulder, CO. Coach Frank "Big Cat" Overton shares his extensive experience as a cycling coach to help you ride faster through training and racing tips, nutrition, and beyond.
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