Evaluating your ride and race data is a key part of developing a training plan and strategy. In this video podcast, I'll walk you through some of the metrics I evaluate when I look at athlete's power files and how you can use them to improve your training.

Sprinting is something most cyclists take for granted. They think they can just apply a lot of force to the pedals and they'll go fast enough. In reality, a properly executed sprint it a beautiful combination of many different skills. In this episode of the Tailwind Coaching Podcast, I'll give you tips and training advice on how to build sprint power, how to develop proper form and how to execute the perfect sprint. You'll leave your buddies in the dust with the work provided in my FREE DOWNLOAD of my Sprint Training Tune-Up as well!

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Peaking and tapering are some of the hardest parts of any training plan. Getting the balance between intensity, volume and duration correct can take a wizard's touch. Or, maybe just a little bit of information is all you need to get it right.

On this episode of the Tailwind Coaching Podcast, Coach Rob covers the ins and outs of peaking for events, the kinds of interval work that characterizes the peak period and how to apply workouts for maximum benefit. Then tapering becomes the topic of discussion, and you'll learn why tapering is so important and how to make the most out of your taper time.

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The Tailwind Coaching Podcast is back to discuss tips and tricks that will help you avoid getting dropped off the back of your group rides, gran fondos or races. In this podcast, Coach Rob talks about 6 ways you can avoid getting kicked out the back of your group rides. You'll learn about staying out of the wind, how to avoid doing less work on the front and using your indoor training to boost your chances of staying with the group.

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Does a high intensity interval, reverse periodization approach to training improve your chances of cycling success? I'll explain the science behind periodization and reverse periodization and weigh the pros and cons of each.

Discussion will include:

The science behind General Adaptation Syndrome and how it relates to periodization

Why reverse periodization isn't just volume and intensity

Who will benefit from periodized plans and who will benefit from reverse periodized plans.

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Traditional base training, otherwise known as the "long slow distance" base training concept has been the hallmark of many cyclist's base periods for years. But is it putting you behind at the start of the season? Is it doing more harm than good?

In this episode of the Tailwind Coaching Podcast, I'll explain why most cyclists don't need traditional base training, how it can harm your overall fitness progression, how to build base without losing your top end fitness and who may still benefit from that old school traditional base training.

You can check out the podcast show notes on tailwind-coaching.com/68 for all the links discussed in this podcast.

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HIT workout programming is full of pitfalls. Too much, too high an intensity, not enough recovery, and the list goes on. In this episode of the Tailwind Coaching Podcast, Coach Rob will guide you through planning HIT workouts in your training plan as well as keep you conscious of the common mistakes people make when undertaking HIT training.

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High intensity interval training has become a popular method of building cycling fitness. Why does it work? How does it make you faster? What benefits and drawbacks are there to HIT training? In this episode of the Tailwind Coaching Podcast, Coach Rob will delve into the science of HIT training and explain why it works and why you should be adding it to your training schedule.

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There are three things that you can do on ANY ride to build cycling fitness. I'll detail them and how to do them on ANY ride!