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The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTSTour de France Femmes Stage 9 Recap and Final Analysis From The Entire RaceWelcome to the Tour de France Femmes Podcast, from the producers of "The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast"CTS publishes daily Tour de France Femmes podcasts with Coaches Adam Pulford and Renee Eastman. They recap the stages, but the unique aspect of these podcasts will be coaching insights about how athletes prepare for the demands showcased in that day's stage. STAGE 9 PODCAST OVERVIEWStage 9 of the 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift was the finale of the entire race, and Coaches Renee Eastman and Adam Pulford recap t...2025-08-0340 min
The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTSDescents, Periods, and Power: Tour de France Femmes Stage 8 PodcastWelcome to the Tour de France Femmes Podcast, from the producers of "The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast"CTS publishes daily Tour de France Femmes podcasts with Coaches Adam Pulford and Renee Eastman. They recap the stages, but the unique aspect of these podcasts will be coaching insights about how athletes prepare for the demands showcased in that day's stage. STAGE 8 PODCAST OVERVIEWStage 8 of the 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift was the Queen Stage, meaning the hardest of them all. There was a big shakeup o...2025-08-0239 min
The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTSTDF Femmes Podcast - Stage 7 & Physical Demands at the Front vs. the GrupettoWelcome to the Tour de France Femmes Podcast, from the producers of "The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast"CTS publishes daily Tour de France Femmes podcasts with Coaches Adam Pulford and Renee Eastman. They recap the stages, but the unique aspect of these podcasts will be coaching insights about how athletes prepare for the demands showcased in that day's stage. STAGE 7 PODCAST OVERVIEWStage 7 of the 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift was another significant climbing day, meaning there was a hard-working breakaway, fireworks in the GC g...2025-08-0141 min
The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTSTDFF Stage 6 Recap, Bike Fit for Female Cyclists, and The Science Behind "Mom Watts"Welcome to the Tour de France Femmes Podcast, from the producers of "The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast"CTS publishes daily Tour de France Femmes podcasts with Coaches Adam Pulford and Renee Eastman. They recap the stages, but the unique aspect of these podcasts will be coaching insights about how athletes prepare for the demands showcased in that day's stage. STAGE 6 PODCAST OVERVIEWStage 6 of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift featured a fantastic solo win by an emerging talent. Coaches Renee Eastman and Adam Pulford r...2025-07-3139 min
The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTSTDF Femmes Podcast - Stage 5 & Alison Tetrick's Insights on Rider Salaries, Opportunities, and MoreWelcome to the Tour de France Femmes Podcast, from the producers of "The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast"CTS publishes daily Tour de France Femmes podcasts with Coaches Adam Pulford and Renee Eastman. They recap the stages, but the unique aspect of these podcasts will be coaching insights about how athletes prepare for the demands showcased in that day's stage. STAGE 5 PODCAST OVERVIEWStage 5 of the 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift saw a major shakeup in the General Classification, thanks to a significant climb and descent r...2025-07-3028 min
The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTSTour de France Femmes Podcast - Stage 4 & Inside Look at EF Education Oatly's Nutrition StrategiesWelcome to the Tour de France Femmes Podcast, from the producers of "The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast"CTS publishes daily Tour de France Femmes podcasts with Coaches Adam Pulford and Renee Eastman. They recap the stages, but the unique aspect of these podcasts will be coaching insights about how athletes prepare for the demands showcased in that day's stage. STAGE 4 PODCAST OVERVIEWStage 4 of the 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift was another sprint finish, but the mountains are coming tomorrow! Keeping athletes fueled for performance a...2025-07-2940 min
The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTSTour de France Femmes Podcast - Stage 3 & Inside Look at Alison Jackson's TrainingWelcome to the Tour de France Femmes Podcast, from the producers of "The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast"CTS will publish daily Tour de France Femmes podcasts with Coaches Adam Pulford and Renee Eastman. They'll recap the stage, but the unique aspect of these podcasts will be coaching insights about how athletes prepare for the demands showcased in that day's stage. STAGE 3 PODCAST OVERVIEWStage 3 of the 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift was dominated by a 4-rider breakaway containing CTS Athlete and Canadian National Champion Alison Ja...2025-07-2829 min
The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTSTour de France Femmes Podcast - Stage 2 Recap & The Science of Heat Training for Female AthletesWelcome to the Tour de France Femmes Podcast, from the producers of "The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast"CTS will publish daily Tour de France Femmes podcasts with Coaches Adam Pulford and Renee Eastman. They'll recap the stage, but the unique aspect of these podcasts will be coaching insights about how athletes prepare for the demands showcased in that day's stage. STAGE 2 PODCAST OVERVIEWStage 2 of the 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift saw a new leader in the yellow jersey and a stage win from a 41...2025-07-2728 min
The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTSTour de France Femmes Podcast - Stage 1 Recap & The Science of Pre-Race TaperingWelcome to the Tour de France Femmes Podcast, from the producers of "The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast"CTS will publish daily Tour de France Femmes podcasts with Coaches Adam Pulford and Renee Eastman. They'll recap the stage, but the unique aspect of these podcasts will be coaching insights about how athletes prepare for the demands showcased in that day's stage. STAGE 1 PODCAST OVERVIEWCTS Coaches Renee Eastman and Adam Pulford recap the exciting finish of Stage 1 of the 2025 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift and then d...2025-07-2633 min
The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTSHow Respecting Your Body, Emotions, and Competition Improves PerformanceSPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTStarting Saturday, July 26, CTS will publish daily Tour de France Femmes podcasts with Coaches Adam Pulford and Renee Eastman. They'll recap the stage, but the unique aspect of these podcasts will be coaching insights about how athletes prepare for the demands showcased in that day's stage. EPISODE OVERVIEWRespect is a touchy subject, but this is not a touchy-feely, woo-woo episode of the podcast. In true "Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast" fashion, Coach Adam Pulford gives actionable, pragmatic advice on how athletes can c...2025-07-2321 minThe Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTSCarbs, Climbs, and Descents: Coach Adam Pulford Answers Listener Questions (#258)OVERVIEWWe receive a lot of listener questions, so we're batching a few of them together into one episode. In Episode 258 of "The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast", Coach Adam Pulford and co-author of "The Time-Crunched Cyclist" book, Coach Jim Rutberg, rip through questions about the fear of descending, how to increase carbohydrate intake, preparing for big mountain days, and making the best of events when you're under-prepared.TOPICS COVEREDQuestion 1: How do I get over my fear of going downhill on a bicycle?Question 2: I understand I should...2025-07-2340 minThe Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTSHow to Find Hidden Training Hours in Your Busy Life (#257)OVERVIEWTime-Crunched Cyclists have to get creative to integrate training into their busy lives. We get plenty of listener questions about various options for adding training hours to a busy schedule. In Episode 257 of "The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast", Coach Adam Pulford and co-author of "The Time-Crunched Cyclist" book, coach Jim Rutberg, discuss how and whether to integrate bicycle commutes and indoor cycling desks into your training.TOPICS COVEREDQuestion 1: How can I use my 30-60 minute commutes to improve my cycling training?Question 2: I can potentially add about 5 hours of low...2025-07-1622 minThe Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTSDo Time-Crunched Cyclists Need a Mid-Season Break or Mid-Season Volume? (#256)OVERVIEWLots of endurance athletes take a mid-season break following a big goal event or a substantial training block. Some Time-Crunched Cyclists don't need a mid-season break because they don't accumulate enough training stress to benefit from a prolonged period of reduced workload. Rather, some Time-Crunched Cyclists benefit from an increase in training volume during the middle of the season! Coach Adam Pulford explains how to tell the difference between needing a break and benefitting from adding volume to your mid-season training.TOPICS COVEREDBenefits of a mid-season breakWhat does a...2025-07-0917 minThe Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTSTraining After Illness: A Practical Guide For Returning to Training (#255)OVERVIEWGetting sick sucks, any time of year. When athletes are in the middle of the season, like they are now, they get anxious about losing fitness and they get impatient about returning to training. In Episode 255 of "The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast", Coach Adam Pulford details the practical steps he uses to guide athletes back to training following common illnesses like cold and flu. Note: Adam is not a physician and this is not medical advice. His guidance is based on standard cold/flu treatment recommendations and practical experience working with athletes as they return to...2025-07-0221 minThe Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTSBest Heat Training Strategies for Time-Crunched Cyclists (#254)OVERVIEWHeat acclimation is a big topic this summer, especially because heat training has been shown to also improve oxygen-carrying capacity in the blood - similar to altitude training! But, heat training can be tricky, especially for Time-Crunched Cyclists. What if you can't train in the hottest part of the day because of work? What if you spend your workday in a cold, air conditioned office building? Should you sit passively in a sauna or hot bath, or exercise with extra layers and no fans? For how long, at what temperatures, etc.? Coach Adam Pulford provides...2025-06-2535 minThe Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTSSprint Training for Time-Crunched Cyclists (#253)OVERVIEWSprinting is something a Time-Crunched Cyclist can be very good at, because it doesn't take a lot of training time to develop a strong anaerobic kick. Yes, you still need an aerobic engine to reach the finale with enough energy left to sprint, but a strong sprint can be a Time-Crunched Cyclist's secret weapon! DJ Brew wins Masters and Pro/1/2 criteriums in the Washington DC area with a strong kick and smart sprinting tactics and skills. In Episode 253 of "The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast", he and his coach, Adam Pulford talk about key workouts, strength...2025-06-1858 minThe Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTSTraining and Development Tips for Junior Cyclists (and Parents!)OVERVIEWIf you or your child is interested in racing bikes (road, mountain, cyclocross, track) as an under-18 competitor, this is the podcast for you! CTS Coach Adam Pulford is one of the top coaches to Junior and U23 Cyclists in the United States. Much of this work is through the DC Devo Cycling Team in Washington, D.C. In Episode 252 of "The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast", Adam is joined by Chris Hardee, Justin Mauch, and Ryan McKinney of DCDevo to answer listener questions on how the development pathway works in cycling, how to get started...2025-06-1243 minThe Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTSRest 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, your mood, and what else you have going on in your life. Sports science says they accomplish the same thing and are essentially interchangeable. But there are absolutely times when Coach Adam Pulford recommends active recovery (easy ride, walking, yoga, etc.) and other times when he advocates for complete rest. Learn to make the...2025-06-0414 minThe Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTSHow 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 (3.1-mile) finishing climb at the end of a 2-3 hour race. Everything comes into play: aerobic fitness, power at lactate threshold (LT2), anaerobic capacity, VO2 max, durability, and tactical savvy. Coach Adam Pulford breaks it all down, tells you how and when to focus on specific aspects of fitness and conditioning, how to test durability...2025-05-2826 minThe Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTSPower 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 these frequently asked questions in Episode 249 of "The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast". Although ALL THREE metrics have their place, Coach Adam reveals the hierarchy for what matters most and what metrics are used for context. TOPICS COVEREDPower vs Heart Rate vs RPE HierarchyHow to keep HR from drifting up during intervalsWhy HR m...2025-05-2118 minThe Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTSTrust 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, how it differs from a training plan or AI-generated program, and how coaching has changed for the better with the introduction of new technologies - including artificial intelligence. ASK A QUESTION FOR A FUTURE PODCASTLINKS/RESOURCESLearn About Cycling Coaching with CTSSchedule a no-charge, no-commitment consultation with a...2025-05-1438 minThe Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTSFinding the Perfect Tire Width and Pressure For Your Cycling AdventuresOVERVIEWWheels 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 modern frames. In Episode 247 of "The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast", Coach Adam Pulford and Velosmith's Tony Bustamante discuss how cyclists can narrow in on the wheel + tire + pressure combination that works best in specific situation, like SBT GRVL vs. Big Sugar. TOPICS COVEREDWhy are tires so important to cycling performance?Why you should b...2025-05-0726 minThe Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTSThe 12-Week Rule: Guide to Dialing In Your Equipment Before Important Cycling Events (#246)OVERVIEWWhen it comes to the equipment choices and mistakes athletes make before big events, Tony Bustamante has seen it all. The founder of Velosmith Bicycle Studio, which specializes in customized builds for discerning cyclists, and a second-generation bike shop owner, Tony has been that guy you implored to fix your brakes last minute or install that super-important part the afternoon before your flight. Not only does he not recommend you do that, he has other potentially race-saving, trip-saving, and money-saving advice for cyclists as we head into the height of summer event season.2025-04-3037 minThe Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTSBeyond Intervals: How to Get Fast Without Interval TrainingOVERVIEWInterval training works, but there are ways to get stronger, ride faster, and win races without interval training. There are even aspects of performance that are better suited to no-interval training blocks. In some cases, the structured intensity with planned recovery breaks hinders an athlete's flexibility to use power and fitness spontaneously. Coach Adam Pulford breaks away from the dogma of interval training to show you how to improve your fitness and performance with a period of reduced structure. TOPICS COVEREDThe 5 reasons we do intervals in training3 Ways to t...2025-04-2329 minThe Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTSBest Race Day Foods, Drinks, and Fueling Strategies, with Stephanie Howe, PhD (#244)OVERVIEWStephanie Howe, PhD is back for Part 2 of the sports nutrition podcasts she recorded with Coach Adam Pulford. An elite ultramarathon runner who won Western States, CTS Coach, and the provider for CTS Nutrition Coaching services, Stephanie works with cyclists, runners, triathletes, and more. In Episode 244 of "The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast", Stephanie and Coach Adam Pulford lay out evidence-based, practical sports nutrition recommendations for race day, including a checklist for planning your raceday nutrition, how to adapt your plan when things go wrong, how to come back from a bad stomach, and more. 2025-04-1634 min