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.

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Unlike cookie-cutter intervals, the AmEx Ride blends old-school cycling wisdom with new-school data to give you the ultimate race simulation. You'll ride all zones (2–7) based on feel, but track your OTS & TSS in real time to know you've done the work.

📈 Today, I'm taking you through the power analysis of a recent 75 OTS AmEx Ride.

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Coach Frank gives you a cycling season review by asking questions about your training and data. T

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Know what you did, so you don't make the same mistakes again and go insane.

Coach Frank will ask:

1️⃣ When did you start training this past year and how consistent were those first weeks?

2️⃣ Did you lift heavy in the winter (full squats/hinges à la Dr. Stacy Sims), and did it carry over to the bike?

3️⃣ Did you spend at least 8 weeks building your aerobic base? What did your volume and Z2 time look like?

4️⃣ Did you do true full gas intervals with progression and planned recovery?

Why it matters A simple cycling season review turns scattered numbers into a clear game plan of what worked, what didn't, and exactly what to change.

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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 acclimation. Want help with your Leadville Training? Hire Coach Elliott! https://fascatcoaching.com/collections/coaches/products/elliott-baring Elliott will give you a data review just like this video and talk with you about your life, your goals - EVERYTHING that it takes for tackling the Leadville 100 MTB race.

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.

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In this video, Coach Frank explains the #1 Zone 2 training mistake, why it happens, and how to fix it so you can ride smarter, recover faster, and get more from your training. You'll learn:

✅ The correct Zone 2 ranges for power, heart rate, and RPE

✅ Why heart-rate-based training often beats power on long rides and tired days

✅ How to avoid "junk miles" and keep your easy rides truly easy

✅ The fat-burning and mitochondrial benefits of doing Zone 2 right

✅ Why even Sweet Spot fans still need Zone 2

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Start training for your first time with these 3 easy steps.

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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 you're wondering how to actually start training.

In this video, Coach Frank shares three simple steps to start cycling training. You'll learn how to:

✅ Use your Why

✅ Get a Training Plan that fits your schedule

✅ Track Your Progress to see real improvement

Cycling is a sport where you get back what you put in and when you train with purpose, the results are motivating and fun. Follow these steps and turn your casual rides into real fitness gains and a lifetime of cycling enjoyment.

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 race and how to avoid the #1 mistake that leaves power on the table. Learn the two-step formula of Overload + Taper, based on 20 years of coaching experience and proven sports science. Whether you're racing Leadville, chasing Strava PRs, or aiming for your best local group ride yet, this is how you ride faster by riding less. We're talking up to a 6% increase in FTP with the right taper. In this training tip you'll learn Two Steps to PEAK Taper Definition - the Science The Proper Taper Length The ART of the TAPER What a 2 Week Taper Looks Like 📲 Start your taper the smart way: 👉 Download the Two-Week Taper to Peak Plan in the CoachCat app 👉 Or build your custom plan with CoachCat AI at https://fascatcoaching.com/pages/coachcat 💬 Tell us in the comments what goal event you'd like to peak for (it can even be your local ride) and Coach Frank will reply with advice to help you peak!

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

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In this video, you'll learn:

✅ How much Sweet Spot at what time of the year

✅ How your discipline, Road, Gravel, MTB, Fondo and More affects Sweet Spot volume

✅ How to progress your workload safely and efficiently

✅ Real-world examples of how we prescribe Sweet Spot

Whether you're training 4 hours a week or 12+, this video will help you train smarter—not just harder.

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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 improve your power-to-weight ratio, this is a smarter way to fuel your riding.

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You'll learn:

✅ Why "Winning in the Kitchen" beats riding more and eating less

✅ What to eat, when to eat, and how to fuel for performance

✅ 7 core nutrition principles for weight loss over 40

✅ Why fasting fails, and how to build meals that support recovery and watts

✅ Bonus tips on meal timing, hydration, and sustainable fat loss

📱 Inside the CoachCat app, you'll get access to:

🥗 Winning in the Kitchen Meal Plan: simple, nutritionist designed meals to fuel your training

🧑‍🍳 Weight Loss Meal Plan: calorie-aware meals that support fat loss without sacrificing energy 💡 Plus, CoachCat's built-in AI helps you substitute ingredients or create custom recipes on demand Start Winning in the Kitchen today: your FTP (and waistline) will thank you.

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Learn How to Setup and Use Your Power Training Zones with your Powermeter.

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Coach Frank breaks down how to train with power by understanding and applying cycling power zones

Whether you're brand new to using a power meter or looking to fine-tune your training, this video will help you ride smarter and get faster. You'll learn:

✅ What each power zone means and the physiological benefits

✅ How to test for your FTP and set your personalized training zones

✅ How to actually use Zones 1–7 in your training to improve endurance, increase FTP, and get more out of every ride.

From Zone 1 recovery rides to Zone 5 VO2 Max intervals and Sprint efforts in Zone 7, you'll see how to apply power-based training like a pro.

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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.

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Whether you're racing, training for a big gravel ride, or just want to crush the group ride, this is the structure that works.

You'll learn: ✅ How to set your Annual Training Plan (ATP) ✅ When to lift, build base, and add intervals ✅ How to adjust when life gets in the way ✅ How to apply this plan inside the CoachCat app

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