21 - The Slowest Cyclists Improve the Fastest — Here's Why

21 - The Slowest Cyclists Improve the Fastest — Here's Why

This episode of Ask The Pedalist breaks down why chasing every ride at medium effort keeps you stuck — and why riding slower on purpose builds the engine that makes you faster. What You'll Learn:The Ego Trap Why treating every ride like a race puts you in a gray zone that's too easy to build fitness and too hard to recover from. Polarized Training The research behind the 80/20 split — 80% low intensity, 20% genuinely hard, almost nothing in between. Why this is how elite endurance athletes actually train. Why Easy Days Make Hard Days Work Real recovery on easy days is what lets your hard days be truly hard. Skip one and the other falls apart. Consistency Over Intensity Riders who train slow and steady stick with it. Riders who go hard every day burn out. Over months, consistency wins. How To Apply It Practical breakdown: how to structure easy days, how many hard days per week, and how to stop the group ride from sabotaging your plan. Website: www.pedalmyway.com [https://pedalmyway.com] Youtube: @pedalmyway [https://www.youtube.com/@pedalmyway] Instagram: pedalmyway [https://www.instagram.com/pedalmyway/] Bluesky:@pedalmyway.bsky.social‬ [https://bsky.app/profile/pedalmyway.bsky.social] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pedalmyway [https://www.tiktok.com/@pedalmyway] More at pedalmyway.com | PMW FIT app free on Google Play

0 – Welcome to Ask The Pedalist

Trailer: What is Ask The Pedalist? 60 seconds on who this podcast is for, what we cover, and why it's different. Evidence-based cycling & fitness — no fluff, no gatekeeping. More at pedalmyway.com | PMW FIT app free on Google Play

20 - Is Indoor Cycling as Effective as Riding Outside?

The indoor vs. outdoor debate never really goes away — but most people are asking the wrong question. In this episode, Mukund breaks down what the research actually says about training indoors versus outside, where each environment gives you a real edge, and how to use both without being loyal to either. Topics covered: * What studies say about indoor vs. outdoor physiological effort * The heat stress problem most indoor riders ignore * Why the trainer is actually better for structured quality work * What outdoor riding develops that no trainer can replicate * A practical framework for splitting your training across both Website: www.pedalmyway.com [https://pedalmyway.com] Youtube: @pedalmyway [https://www.youtube.com/@pedalmyway] Instagram: pedalmyway [https://www.instagram.com/pedalmyway/] Bluesky:@pedalmyway.bsky.social‬ [https://bsky.app/profile/pedalmyway.bsky.social] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pedalmyway [https://www.tiktok.com/@pedalmyway] More at pedalmyway.com | PMW FIT app free on Google Play

19 - Fueling Before, During, After a ride

What to Eat Before, During, and After a Ride? Nutrition tanks more rides than fitness ever does — and most cyclists are either underfueling, eating at the wrong times, or skipping recovery entirely. In this episode, we break down exactly what to eat and when, from your pre-ride meal to the recovery window most riders blow right past. No supplements pitch. Just practical, research-backed fueling you can apply this week. Topics covered: * The pre-ride timing mistake that kills your first hour * When fasted riding actually makes sense (and when it doesn't) * How many carbs you need per hour on the bike * Why plain water isn't enough on longer rides * The 60-minute post-ride window that determines how you feel tomorrow Website: www.pedalmyway.com [https://pedalmyway.com] Youtube: @pedalmyway [https://www.youtube.com/@pedalmyway] Instagram: pedalmyway [https://www.instagram.com/pedalmyway/] Bluesky:@pedalmyway.bsky.social‬ [https://bsky.app/profile/pedalmyway.bsky.social] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pedalmyway [https://www.tiktok.com/@pedalmyway] More at pedalmyway.com | PMW FIT app free on Google Play

18 - Strength Training for Cyclists

Strength Training for Cyclists — Where Do You Even Start? Most cyclists skip the gym entirely — worried about bulk, confused about what to lift, or just unsure where to begin. In this episode, we break down exactly why strength work matters for your riding, what your body actually needs (hint: it's not what you think), and the four foundational movements every cyclist should start with. No gym background required. Just a smarter way to ride faster, climb stronger, and stay injury-free. Topics covered: * Why you won't get bulky (and the science behind it) * The glute/quad imbalance wrecking your pedal stroke * The foundational four movements for cyclists * How to fit strength work into your existing training week * When you'll actually start feeling the difference 🚴 More at pedalmyway.com 📱 PMW FIT — free workout app on Google Play. PMW Fit [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pedalmyway.workoutapp]  Also visit shop.pedalmyway.com for your cycling gear. Website: www.pedalmyway.com [https://pedalmyway.com] Youtube: @pedalmyway [https://www.youtube.com/@pedalmyway] Instagram: pedalmyway [https://www.instagram.com/pedalmyway/] Bluesky:@pedalmyway.bsky.social‬ [https://bsky.app/profile/pedalmyway.bsky.social] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pedalmyway [https://www.tiktok.com/@pedalmyway] More at pedalmyway.com | PMW FIT app free on Google Play