13 Years Of Coaching Pros: What Amateurs Don't Know

Dan Lorang is the Head Of Performance for World Tour Team Red Bull BORA Hansgrohe. He has coached Olympic champions and Tour de France winners for over a decade. In today's mind blowing conversation with conversation with Anthony he reveals the biggest difference between amateurs and pros and how amateur riders can do some simple tweaks that can't be ignored. If you've ever wondered why your plateauing this is one episode you can not afford to miss. To calculate your tyre pressure you can use our free calculator here https://www.roadmancycling.com/members The podcast wouldn't be possible without our amazing sponsors: REAP Custom Carbon Composition Bikes made in the UK. REAP's gravel bike is set to redefine gravel riding with 50mm+ tyre clearance https://reapbikes.com/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rouvy Experience the world’s most iconic cycling routes from home with ROUVY. Ride real-world courses like Alpe d’Huez and Passo dello Stelvio, brought to life with augmented reality technology. ROUVY replicates terrain, gradients, and resistance, giving you the most authentic indoor cycling experience possible. With over 1,500 routes and 25,000 km to explore, you can train, ride scenic routes, or prepare for events—all from your home. Plus, ROUVY’s flexible pricing lets you pause your subscription, ride for free up to 20km per month, or grab a Duo or Group plan to share the experience with friends. For one month FREE on Rouvy use code Roadman1m Explore, train, and ride with ROUVY—visit ROUVY.com to start your adventure today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 4iiii Ready to elevate your cycling game? Trust the 4iiii PRECISION 3+ Powermeter—precision, performance, and peace of mind, all in one. Learn more by visiting http://www.4iiii.com 0:00 Intro 1:13 How Do You Structure Training Beyond HR & Power Zones? 7:00 The Training Peaks “Performance Management Chart” - Is It A Good Tool? 9:18 Special Coaching Considerations For Cyclists Over 40 15:19 Altitude Training 20:07 Heat Training 22:24 What Is The Best Time To Train In The Day (Mornings Vs Evening) 24:53 Forget About Your Data! 33:00 165cm Crank Lengths & Aero Testing! 37:25 Low Cadence Sessions - Are They Important? 45:26 The Things Amateurs Are All Doing WRONG