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UNREAL STRENGTH OF WORLD-CLASS TRACK CYCLISTS | Anders Johnson | Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast 560

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(0:00:00) Intro – Anders Johnson: World-Class Track Pursuit Specialist

(0:01:58) Track Cycling 101: Pursuit, Madison & Sprint vs. Endurance

(0:08:47) What 4km Pursuits Demand – Speed, Power & Aerodynamics

(0:16:27) Getting Aero vs. Losing Power – Position Tradeoffs

(0:21:33) Velodrome vs. Wind Tunnel – How They Really Test Aerodynamics

(0:35:24) Body Type, Weight & Fueling for Track Endurance Events

(0:43:09) How Anders Trains – Volume, Threshold, Gym Work & Torque

(1:09:29) Team Pursuit Strategy – Pull Lengths, Exchanges & Line Holding

(1:13:01) The Olympic Pathway – Qualifying, Funding & the Commitment Required

Coach Jonathan Lee sits down with elite track cyclist Anders Johnson to unpack the world of track racing and how powerful these athletes are. Anders explains how track events work, what makes pursuit racing so physiologically unique, and why aerodynamics matter more than raw watts. He discusses the training, torque, and gym work required to push massive gears from a standing start, the challenges of optimizing aero position without losing power, and how team pursuit squads synchronize pulls at 60+ kph. Anders also shares insights on body composition, fueling for high-volume training, equipment demands, and what it takes to qualify for the Olympics in one of cycling’s most precise and technical disciplines.

// RESOURCES MENTIONED

- Anders’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andersjohnson35

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- Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi⁠

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// SHARE AND RATE THE PODCAST!

iTunes: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/apple2⁠

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// TOPICS COVERED

(0:00:00) Intro – Anders Johnson: World-Class Track Pursuit Specialist

(0:01:58) Track Cycling 101: Pursuit, Madison & Sprint vs. Endurance

(0:08:47) What 4km Pursuits Demand – Speed, Power & Aerodynamics

(0:16:27) Getting Aero vs. Losing Power – Position Tradeoffs

(0:21:33) Velodrome vs. Wind Tunnel – How They Really Test Aerodynamics

(0:35:24) Body Type, Weight & Fueling for Track Endurance Events

(0:43:09) How Anders Trains – Volume, Threshold, Gym Work & Torque

(1:09:29) Team Pursuit Strategy – Pull Lengths, Exchanges & Line Holding

(1:13:01) The Olympic Pathway – Qualifying, Funding & the Commitment Required

Coach Jonathan Lee sits down with elite track cyclist Anders Johnson to unpack the world of track racing and how powerful these athletes are. Anders explains how track events work, what makes pursuit racing so physiologically unique, and why aerodynamics matter more than raw watts. He discusses the training, torque, and gym work required to push massive gears from a standing start, the challenges of optimizing aero position without losing power, and how team pursuit squads synchronize pulls at 60+ kph. Anders also shares insights on body composition, fueling for high-volume training, equipment demands, and what it takes to qualify for the Olympics in one of cycling’s most precise and technical disciplines.

// RESOURCES MENTIONED

- Anders’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andersjohnson35

- Sign up for TrainerRoad! https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster⁠

- Follow TrainerRoad on Instagram 📸 https://www.instagram.com/TrainerRoad

- Join the TrainerRoad Zwift Club 🚴 ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/trzwiftclub⁠

// TRY TRAINERROAD RISK FREE FOR 30 DAYS!

https://trainerroad.cc/GetFaster⁠ TrainerRoad is the #1 cycling training app. No other cycling app is more effective. Over 17,000 positive reviews, a 4.9 star App Store rating.

// HELPFUL LINKS

- Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://trainerroad.cc/3HTFXNi⁠

- Watch our latest Cycling Science Explained video now! ⁠https://youtu.be/z2HXE1-il_Q⁠

- TrainerRoad on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trainerroad/⁠

- TrainerRoad Forum: https://trainerroad.cc/3uHvLnE⁠

- TrainerRoad on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/trainerroad⁠

- TrainerRoad on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrainerRd⁠

- TrainerRoad on X: ⁠https://www.x.com/TrainerRoad⁠

- Learn more about TrainerRoad: https://trainerroad.cc/3LBb5Ur⁠

- Listen to the Successful Athletes Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3JmKrN5⁠

- Listen to the Science of Getting Faster Podcast: https://trainerroad.cc/3LpuIhP⁠
- Training Blog: ⁠https://trainerroad.cc/3gCdNdN

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