
The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS
Coach Adam Pulford delivers actionable training advice and answers your questions in short weekly episodes for time-crunched cyclists looking to improve their cycling performance. The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast (formerly The TrainRight Podcast) is brought to you by the team at CTS - the leading endurance coaching company since 2000. Coach Adam pulls from over a decade of coaching experience and the collective knowledge of over 50+ CTS Coaches to help you cut throught the noise of training information and implement proven training strategies that’ll take your performance to the next level.
Podcasting since 2020 • 251 episodes
The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS
Latest Episodes
Rest Day vs Recovery Ride: Making Smart Recovery Choices (#251)
OVERVIEWIs there a real benefit to a recovery ride or would you be better off just taking the day off completely? Both recovery rides and complete rest are beneficial, but the choice between the two depends on how fatigued you are, y...
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Season 5
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Episode 251
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14:40

How to Train for Long Hill Climb Finishes (#250)
OVERVIEWHow do you climb fast at the end of a race? Many road, gravel, and mountain bike events finish at the top of extended climbs. In Episode 250 of "The Time-Crunched Cyclist", a listener asks how to prepare for a 5-kilometer (3....
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Season 5
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Episode 250
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26:26

Power vs Heart Rate vs RPE: Which Metric is Best?
OVERVIEWPower, heart rate, or RPE (rate of perceived exertion or how you feel)? Which data point is best for gauging intensity during training or a race, and which is best for monitoring training progress? Coach Adam Pulford tackles ...
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Season 5
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Episode 249
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18:38

Trust Before Training: The Value of Human Coaching in an AI Era (#248)
OVERVIEWColin Izzard and Adam Pulford have more than 45 years of coaching experience between them. In this casual conversation between two old friends and colleagues, they pull back the curtain on how the coaching process works, h...
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Season 5
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Episode 248
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38:33

Finding the Perfect Tire Width and Pressure For Your Cycling Adventures
OVERVIEWWheels and Tires and Tire Pressure. These are the subjects of endless debates among road, gravel, and mountain bike racers. Wheel and tire technologies continue to change. Internal rim widths allow for wider tires, as do m...
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Season 5
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Episode 247
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26:41
