Semi-pro Cycling Podcasts

How to lose fat? How to plan for a cyclocross series? Are dual suspension mountain bikes inefficient? What are some recommendations for nice short finger gloves?

It's hard to stay motivated once you stop racing. On the surface, this is about maintaining the benefits of cycling, things like, how do not put on extra weight after you stop racing, it’s also about moving away from goal-orientated thinking, and finally, it’s about still being competitive once your racing days are behind you.This the first of a 3-part series on longevity. Covering ways to stay motivated, healthy and get help through the process.Episode sponsor: To support the show please use this link for life insurance quotes that use the fact you are cyclist to get you a cheaper rates - http://healthiq.com/semiprocycling

A look at where I've been and what the podcast will look like going forward.

Enter the free giveaway by going to http://semiprocycling.com/giveaways/trainingIs there any reason why I cannot run two different size road tyres at once?Should I buy a Canyon when they come to the US?What are your best solutions for closing the speed gap in couples?What kind of helmet and sunglasses do you wear?Morning ride before a night time crit?

Questions:Any recommendations for an inexpensive, trunk mount bike rack?Are Fixed-gear bikes good?If you could get one bike, that fits this description, what would it be? Budget is $6000Any tips for cleaning a white bike?!!How do you get over the boredom of riding the same roads over and over again?Free Giveaway! Win the Ultimate Cycling Training and Analysis Package and Make 2017 Your Best Season EverOne-year of Trainer Road ($99)One-year of Training Peaks Premium ($119)One license to WKO4 ($179)One Custom Season Training Plan by Semi-Pro Cycling ($250)Click the link to enter http://semiprocycling.com/giveaways/training

Pros/cons of shaving vs waxing?Keeping pace with strangers?When should cyclists give way to runners?How to adventure cycle? (Bikepacking 101)Are you a cycling romantic or pragmatist?

Would a cheap trainer break my bike?Which crank based(spider) power meters would be compatible with my bb?How do I make the ass and other associated pain go away?Good gift ideas for a cyclist?What to look for in bike lights?

Clear Lenses for Nighttime Riding?What's displayed on your crit race day head unit?Why 2x20?Where do you do your intervals?I've tried to remove a set of Shimano pedals from an old bike with no luck. Anyone got any tips?

Does Z1 power do anything?What road bike models should I check out in the $3500 price?Other than going and riding hills, can I make use of my flat commute to get more climbing training in?How much maintenance does your bike(s) need?Should I pay for Training Peaks?Bonus Question

This show:How much can a newbie gain in 12 months?Any good? Would like a disc that won't cost a fortune.What's the best course of action if you get bitten by a dog while riding?Any recommendations for a bike travel bag?How many rides/week do you do in the offseason?

In this show:Lezyne GPS units. Yes or no?Recommendation for a heart rate monitor?Crit racing tips when half the field belongs to one team.How do I get on a better cycling team?Measuring fitness gains in output repeatability?

We look at the only really two reasons, and appropriate times to place training camps. Plus I have a proposition for you...

This is the story of how, apart from his obvious ability, Brendan Canty used social media to get a PRO contract with Pro-Continental team, Drapac Pro Cycling, two years after his first race.Brendan's, is a story about how his success is a result of social connectivity through social media such as Strava, Instagram and Twitter. It’s also a story about the consequence of the technology we embrace, and how cycling is no less affected by this.semiprocycling.com/online

We look at how to identify your sprinting weaknesses by putting together a Sprint Profile. Then learn how to train each of the 3 parts with a stair step approach.

We follow the story of two aspiring PRO cyclists – and one old dog, that has assumed the role of mentor, helping Sam and Christian achieve their dream, mostly, without even knowing it.semiprocycling.com/mentorship

In this episode you will learn about a strength training methodology called Velocity Based Training. It’s interesting because strength athletes traditionally use VBT but it can adapted for endurance athletes it to go faster.

Analytics and big data are the new buzz words in sports. This week learn how big data and decision optimisation are helping one rider in the Race Across America and how it might eventually help you too.

What are the "little things" you could do off the bike to chase marginal gains? Alex Hutchinson answers an e-mail from a young elite cyclist who was looking to break through to the next level. Everything from supplements to sleep, and heat acclimatisation to brain endurance training.

Do you believe there are supplements out there that will help you get to the next level? It seems it’s fairly entrenched into cycling performance culture.Believe it or not there are a small list of supplements that can enhance your cycling performance. Find out which ones they are on this episode.

We have all been dropped by a bunch at some point. there. This week we are going to look at advice for not getting dropped. Find out a way the 3 steps to analyse the power numbers of your favourite local bunch ride.Go to http://semiprocycing.com/bunch for all the episode details.