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Training and Development Tips for Junior Cyclists (and Parents!)

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OVERVIEW

If you or your child is interested in racing bikes (road, mountain, cyclocross, track) as an under-18 competitor, this is the podcast for you! CTS Coach Adam Pulford is one of the top coaches to Junior and U23 Cyclists in the United States. Much of this work is through the DC Devo Cycling Team in Washington, D.C. In Episode 252 of "The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast", Adam is joined by Chris Hardee, Justin Mauch, and Ryan McKinney of DCDevo to answer listener questions on how the development pathway works in cycling, how to get started, and what to look for in a development program.

TOPICS COVERED

Age-specific aspects of training junior cyclists
How many hours should junior cyclists train?
How do you find a good junior program?
What to look for in a junior development program
Cyclocross and High School Mountain Bike as entry point
Should your kid be riding/racing with grown men/women?

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LINKS/RESOURCES

// General Recommendations by Age (hours per year):
- Under 12 (U12):
Volume: ~100-150 hours/year
Weekly Average: ~2-4 hours/week
- Ages 13-14 (U14):
Volume: ~150-250 hours/year
Weekly Average: ~4-6 hours/week
- Ages 15-16 (U16):
Volume: ~250-400 hours/year
Weekly Average: ~6-10 hours/week
- Ages 17-18 (U18/Juniors):
Volume: ~400-600 hours/year (competitive juniors)
Weekly Average: ~10-12 hours/week
Elite or highly competitive juniors could range up to ~600-800 hours/year

GUESTS

Chris Hardee, Justin Mauch, and Ryan McKinney of DCDevo

HOST
Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world.
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Chapters

1. Introduction to Junior Cycling Development (00:00:00)

2. Origins of DC Devo Race Academy (00:03:29)

3. Coaching Young Athletes for Development (00:10:48)

4. Finding Good Junior Programs (00:22:28)

5. Racing with Adults as Juniors (00:31:28)

6. Supporting Junior Cycling's Future (00:38:23)

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