
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 • 252 episodes
The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS
Latest Episodes
Training 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 ...
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Season 5
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Episode 252
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43:43

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
