NorCal Cycling Podcast

By NorCal Cycling Podcast

All things involving a bicycle in NorCal. From commuting to racing to the life of an Indoor Specialist.... more

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NorCal Cycling Podcast episodes:

May 14, 2019 How to avoid the untimely flat tire in road cycling.
Many flats are unavoidable but here’s how you can improve your odds of staying on the road.
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15min
April 04, 2019 Strava KOMs & the Spring Classics
Going through my feed this week and one thing is certain, the Holy Week is here and the cycling community is buzzing. If you watch one event this year Tour of Flanders or Paris Roubaix should be one of them. Bike racing can be boring to watch but the Spring Classics will keep you coming back for more.
https://www.velonews.com/2019/04/analysis/flanders-vs-roubaix-what-do-the-riders-think_492009
https://www.cyclingweekly.com/tag/tour-of-flanders
I also wanted to speak to Strava a bit. Most of us use it but do we get caught up in the metrics of least importance? What are some of the features we can use to renew our enthusiasm for the platform? Exploring new roads, climbing challenges and training plans are motivational. Chasing KOMs can often lead to burnout.
https://www.strava.com/athlete/training-plans/cycling
Let me know what you think at [email protected]

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22min
March 26, 2019 Training for Cycling Events: 3 common traps I could not avoid.
The process of training for an event can be (and should be) extremely fulfilling. The ability to see our fitness improve over time, even as we get older, can be extremely motivating in an of itself. As our goals change our training should evolve to be more specific to the events we want to improve in or where we want to be more competitive. In this podcast I simply outline 3 traps and tips that I have found to be most helpful as I have progressed over the years. I don't have the same potential at the age of 48 as I did back when I was 30 but I am sure that I am more fit now then I was back then and definitely have been training a lot more effectively which much less time. It has come through 20 years of trial an error!
Hopefully I can save 1 person a few years of being unproductive. : )
In this podcast I refer to training zones. Assume I am referring to the power zones that you can find on Strava as a percentage of FTP.
Active Recovery – Social pace with very little physiological effect on your body.
Endurance – Easy pace that you could ride “all day long” 56% to 75% = Zone 2
Tempo – Brisk pace that can be maintained for a few hours that requires concentration when riding alone. 75% to 90% = Zone 3
Threshold – Moderate to hard effort and leg fatigue that can be maintained for up to 1 hour. = Zone 4
VO2Max – Power that is primarily taxing your VO2Max system. Leg fatigue is high and conversation is not possible. VO2Max can be maintained for 3-8 minutes. (105% to 120%)
Anaerobic = Extremely hard efforts with severe leg fatigue that can be maintained for 30 seconds to 3 minutes.
Neuromuscular – Sprinting power that is taxing your neuromuscular system and can be maintained for 1-20 seconds.
Joe Friel's - The Cycling Training Bible - https://www.joefrielsblog.com/2018/03/the-all-new-cyclists-training-bible.html
Local Coaches - Dana Williams, Craig Upton, Dario Frederick, John Hunt
Zwift, Trainer Road, Rouvy and other apps are also out there with some training plans that are geared towards various objectives.
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20min
March 23, 2019 Super Commuter Profile: Tom Schmidt of the "Schmidt's Raiders"
Tom Schmidt has been an inspiration to me and many other bike commuters living between San Anselmo and San Francisco. Over the years the Raiders have grown from a handful to more than 60 strong in March of 2019. The larger the group continues to grow the more each member's influence extends into the community. Riding 15 to 20 miles each way to an avid cyclist doesn't seem like much at first but many group members will average 200+ mile weeks and 8,000+ mile years...it really adds up and having a group of like-minded friends to keep you motivated makes a huge difference. Those considering ditching the car commute a couple of times per week might want to listen in to Tom's story for additional motivation. The hardest part is getting started...find out what inspires you.
Here is the Strava Group for the Raiders:
https://www.strava.com/clubs/8403
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39min
March 05, 2019 Playing “the game” of Road Racing - Be a student of the game to achieve better outcomes.
FTP isn’t everything. Amateur cycling has become more competitive than ever due to efficient training, expert coaching and power meters but there is still an element of the sport that can help you level the playing field, playing the tactical game. The post was inspired by listening to Adam Zimmerman interview Tom Danielson. Here is the link to that podcast that is definitely worth a listen. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-echelon-podcast/id1332126935?mt=2&i=1000428152164
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21min
March 01, 2019 Cheating on the Zwift Platform
An initial objection to racing in Zwift events is that “everyone cheats by lowering their weight.” Tune in for my perspective on the types of cheating, the types of cheaters and what the community is doing about it. The last 6 minutes is a little overview of www.zwiftpower.com which is an amazing tool launched by community members...not Zwift HQ.
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31min
February 28, 2019 Cycling Adventure: Grasshopper Adventure Series Reflections
What is a Grasshopper? Do we really need to differentiate between road, mountain, gravel...training, socializing, and/or racing? The Grasshopper Adventure Series continues to stoke my passion for cycling by always changing focus and encouraging a personal journey no matter where you are in life. Keep exploring what motivates you and gets you on the bike more often. Www.grasshopperadventureseries.com
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35min
February 15, 2019 Bike Commuting: What is holding you back from ditching the car or bus to work?
Back in 2006 as a self proclaimed avid cyclist I commuted to San Francisco by car when a few easy steps could have led me to a much better lifestyle. Hear my confessions and how I got my head straight.
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19min
February 12, 2019 My perspective of Zwift vs the Outdoors
Many think that Zwifters are spoiling cycling with their fake miles and video game obsessiveness. I offer some insight as to what got me into the platform and why it works for me. This is not a sales pitch to the haters! 😊
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21min
February 08, 2019 Teaser
It is coming soon
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2min

FAQs about NorCal Cycling Podcast:

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