FasCat Cycling Training Tips Podcast

Are you a master's cyclist trying to get faster but feel like something is missing from mainstream advice? Train this way FREE for 1 Month https://fascatcoaching.com/app In this video, Coach Frank breaks down the 5 most important training rules for cyclists over 40, 50, and 60+ , and more importantly, what Bicycling Magazine didn't have space to tell you. Frank was recently featured in their article on coaching older cyclists, and while they nailed the headlines, there's a lot more nuance that can make or break your performance. Today, Coach Frank is giving you the full coaching perspective. 🚴‍♂️ What You'll Learn: - Why more miles ≠ more fitness (and how to balance training with recovery) - The truth about high-intensity (Zone 6) work for older athletes - How to strength train the right way (without sabotaging your riding) - Why you don't need a race to train with purpose - The #1 mistake masters cyclists make: taking extended breaks ⚠️ Stick Around for Rule #5 If you take winters off, skip riding on vacation, or think breaks help you reset… this could be holding you back more than you realize. 📖 Read the Original Article https://www.bicycling.com/training/a70723113/older-cyclist-training-rules/ 🤖 Want Help Applying This? Try the CoachCat AI Coach: ✅ Personalized training plan ✅ Feedback on your workouts ✅ Built specifically for masters athletes 👉 Start your FREE 30-day trial (includes coaching consultation): https://fascatcoaching.com/app or Hire a FasCa Coach: https://fascatcoaching.com/pages/hire-a-coach 💬 Let Us Know: Which of these 5 rules are you already following—and which one surprised you the most? 👍 If this helped, hit like and subscribe for more training tips for masters cyclists. Work Hard. Ride Fast. Have Fun. FtFP.

Coach Frank describes a 3 month Unbound training plan that you can follow FREE for 30 days → https://fascatcoaching.com/app Develop your Diesel Watt power by knowing how to train it in March, April, and May to arrive in Emporia fresh, fit, and ready to send it. Whether you're lining up for the 200, 100, or XL, this video covers the training concepts that have helped thousands of FasCat athletes finish strong,from sweet spot base building to full gravel simulation rides to the art of a proper taper. You'll learn: the Gravel Power Workout (the single best workout for gravel racers) how to build your long ride from 2.5 hours to 5+, why Flint Hills repeats matter, and what race-winning power data from Ian Boswell, Pete Stetina, and Cam Jones tells us about pacing Unbound. 📱 The CoachCat app gives you a custom Unbound training plan, AI coaching to adjust on the fly, and nutrition guidance — all free for 30 days. 🚴 Let us know what distance are you riding at Unbound 2026? #UnboundGravel #UnboundGravel2026 #GravelTraining #FasCatCoaching #CoachCat #SweetSpotTraining #DieselWatts #GravelSimulationRide #FlintHills #EmporiaKansas #GravelPowerWorkout #HowToTrainForUnbound #GravelRacing #CyclingTraining