Injury Prevention, Cross Winds, Tactics for Small Teams and More Ask a Cycling Coach 238

Published: Dec. 24, 2019, 6:47 p.m.

Special guest Amber Pierce joins the team to discuss injury prevention by foam rolling vs stretching, maintaining stability in cross winds, developing a team race strategy and more in Episode 238 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.

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TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

  • How to use Plan Builder to prep for your event with little time
  • Do endurance rides hurt your sprint power?
  • What data fields to use for racing on your cycling computer
  • Tips for smaller riders to handle cross winds
  • Does protein intake blunt absorption of carbohydrates on long rides?
  • Is foam rolling for injury prevention better than stretching for flexibility?
  • What are the implications of having a high metabolism?
  • Pro tips to win races with a small team

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