On the next episode of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast, we'll discuss stage race pro tips that Jonathan collected at a UCI stage race, how altitude affects caloric burn, a deep dive to help you understand TSS, and much more! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TOPICS COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
• Stage Race tips from the pros • How to stay focused during a race • Things to know about racing multiple times per day • Is Ribose a good recovery supplement? • How do nitrates and nitrites affect performance? • Are sprints at the end of a workout a bad idea? • How cold weather, swimming, and sodium levels affect hydration • Why does TSS drop in the Specialty Phase? • Why chronic training load is not a good indicator of performance • Understanding calories burned and metabolic efficiency • Does altitude affect caloric burn? • How to race against an unknown field • How to race solo amongst teams • What to expect when racing at a lower elevation
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