Potluck Discussion: Life-Changing Moments, Better Power on Climbs, and Facing What Scares Us
We discuss an eclectic group of odd, challenging, and humorous training topics in this week’s Potluck.
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How to Be Aerodynamic without Sacrificing Power
Join us as we explore the power vs. aerodynamics debate. Specialized’s Todd Carver and Retul’s Jason Williams reveal the secrets to finding your speed.
We consider comfort, speed, and event specifics across multiple cycling disciplines. The sacrifices may surprise you!
Featuring expert guests Lennard Zinn, Jeff Winkler, Ryan Bolton, Robin Carpenter, influencer Ben Delaney.
How to Analyze the Power Duration Curve
Coaches Trevor Connor and Ryan Kohler analyze the Power Duration Curve in order to illustrate how you can train fatiguability.
How to Track the Long-Term Relationship Between Heart Rate and Power
Coach Ryan Kohler reviews season-to-season changes in heart rate/power distributions to illustrate improvements across the different energy systems.
Coach’s Corner: Assessing 60- to 90-min Power to Support 20-min Test Data
Coaches Trevor Connor and Ryan Kohler analyze data from longer threshold efforts to support results garnered from the popular 20-minute power test.
Going Faster: 150 Years of Rowing Research
Dr. Stephen Seiler delves into over a century of research to explore why rowing has gotten faster so consistently.
Coach’s Corner: How to Determine FTP from a 20-Minute Power Test
Coaches Trevor Connor and Ryan Kohler analyze data from 20-minute power tests, offering important lessons on the proper execution of these intervals.
Q&A on Training Without Power, Optimizing Time at Your Desk, “Lunch Ride Syndrome,” and the Benefits of Fixies, with Amos Brumble
New England legend Amos Brumble joins Fast Talk to discuss training without power, the benefits of fixies, lunch rides, and more.
How to Analyze Cyclocross Power Files
Coach Grant Holicky and head coach Ryan Kohler teach you how to analyze cyclocross power files in TrainingPeaks.
How to Pick a Power Meter
We are joined by our tech crew, Dan Cavallari and Kristen Legan, to answer these questions and many more. Plus, pro power insight from Cannondale-Drapac’s master of the breakaway, Toms Skuijns.