Ten Minute Tips #65: Why Training Or Racing Experience Shouldn't Determine Training Volume

Our coaches address the common question of why your friend may be faster when doing less training than you, as well as why your experience level or race category probably doesn't indicate how much you should train. We look at the different returns on investment with training volume vs intensity, selection and survivor bias in cycling, a survey of power and training volume with racing cyclists in the US, and why comparison can be the thief of joy, but when it can be a useful tool for goal setting. We also answer your listener questions on genetics, time in zone progression, training time as a limiter, and more.

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Ten Minute Tips #65: Why Training Or Racing Experience Shouldn't Determine Training Volume is an episode from Empirical Cycling Podcast by Empirical Cycling Podcast.

This episode is 01:29:34 long.

This episode was published on Oct 22, 2025.

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