Is TRT in Masters cycling an unfair advantage? Or is testosterone replacement therapy simply legitimate medical treatment?

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most controversial topics in Masters racing: testosterone, doping rules, and whether aging athletes are competing on a level playing field. After a recent failed drug test in the Masters ranks sparked conversation, we step back and ask the bigger questions:

• Does natural testosterone decline with age?
• What does testosterone actually do for endurance performance?
• Why is testosterone banned in competition?
• What is testosterone replacement?
• Is Masters cycling clean?

We break down how testosterone impacts muscle mass, red blood cell production, recovery, and long-term training capacity. If you’re racing Masters, thinking about racing, or just curious about the TRT debate in endurance sports, this episode is for you.

⏱️ Chapters
1:31 – Training plans
9:00 – Strade Bianchi recap
13:15 – Is Tadej good or bad for Strade Bianchi?
18:53 – VelonCC publishes Tadej's power zones
19:49 – USA road cycling on the decline

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Is road racing in the U.S. dying? We break down USA Cycling membership trends, disappearing road races, and the explosion of gravel racing to uncover what’s really happening in American cycling.

In this episode, we look at the decline of traditional road racing and criteriums in the U.S., but the rise of gravel. If you're a recreational cyclist or a longtime racer wondering what’s happening to the sport, this episode is for you.

For years, riders have said:
• Road races are disappearing
• Fields are getting smaller
• The average racer is getting older

But at the same time:
• Gravel events are selling out
• Crit racing is still strong at it's core
• Zwift racing has exploded
• More adults are riding bikes than ever

So is road racing actually dying… or just evolving?

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If you’re serious about getting faster without just buying new gear, this is for you.

In this episode, we sit down with Eric Peters, founder of ERG Cycling, to break down what a professional bike fitting actually does — and how details like cleat position, saddle height, crank length, and hip angles can either unlock free speed…or quietly steal watts from you.

If you’ve ever wondered:
- Is a bike fit worth it?
- Are shorter cranks really better?
- How important is cleat placement?
- What is CdA and does it matter?
- Can you fix your position at home?

This episode answers all of it.

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