How to Train Torque Without Just Grinding Bigger Gears
Torque training has become almost synonymous with low-cadence riding. But simply dropping to 60 RPM doesn't guarantee you're producing more force or creating the adaptation you're after. Coach Adam Pu...
24 Elo 21min
Why Crit Racers Need More FTP Than They Think
Does FTP actually matter for criterium racing? Coach Adam Pulford breaks down why your aerobic engine plays such a big role in an explosive race, how a higher FTP can reduce the cost of repeated attac...
17 Elo 22min
Stop Fearing The Recovery Week
Recovery isn't the break between training. Recovery IS training. In this episode, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford explains how he structures recovery blocks with everyone from beginners to elite a...
10 Elo 18min
Behind the Scenes Before the Tour with Alison Jackson
Days before the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, Coach Adam Pulford caught up with professional cyclist Alison Jackson to talk about the final phase of preparation. From altitude camp in Boulder and ...
3 Elo 38min
Are Your VO2 Workouts Training The Wrong System
With the Tour de France wrapped up, conversations about Tadej Pogačar's VO2 max are everywhere. But what actually increases VO2 max? In this episode, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford breaks down th...
27 Heinä 19min
Fitness Isn't Performance: The Truth About CTL
Cyclists often treat CTL like the ultimate measure of fitness, but that's only part of the story. In this episode, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford explains what CTL actually measures, why performa...
20 Heinä 15min
A Scalable Carb Fueling Plan Based On Effort
Fueling advice has never been more confusing. One expert recommends fasted rides, another says 120 grams of carbs per hour, and every nutrition brand seems to have a different answer. In this episode,...
13 Heinä 19min
