The Matchbox - A Cycling Podcast | Podcast on UP Audio

The Matchbox - A Cycling Podcast

The Matchbox podcast presented by Ignition Coach Co - a cycling show that covers training-related topics in a discussion-oriented format. Show hosts, Adam Saban and Kaitlyn Maddox, are endurance coaches with Ignition Coach Co who share a passion for expanding their knowledge of endurance training. They have also competed as elite cyclists across various disciplines and often lean on their experiences competing at the highest level to provide unique perspective into the world of bike racing. Tune in each week to find out how you can find that extra match for your next race.

Episode 138 - Big Race Prep, Power vs HR Limit, Recovery
Apr 30, 2025 – 47:47
Episode 137 - Sweat Testing and Balancing Work Fatigue and Training
Apr 22, 2025 – 57:57
Episode 136 - Nutrition on a Budget and IT Band Syndrome
Apr 15, 2025 – 40:31
Episode 135 - Time Crunched Ultra Training, From Sea Level to Altitude, and Should You Be Combining Intervals and Endurance Riding
Apr 8, 2025 – 50:42
Episode 134 - Bouncing Back from Illness, Rest Days, and Durability Testing
Apr 1, 2025 – 49:21
Episode 133 - VO2max, Ineffective Training, and Reverse Periodization
Mar 25, 2025 – 35:13
RERUN: Episode 91 - L/R Power Imbalances, Goal Setting 101, and VO2max Training
Mar 18, 2025 – 36:18
Episode 132 - Bike Fit Follow-up, Breaking Up Monotony, and My Legs Hurt, What Gives?
Mar 12, 2025 – 57:35
Episode 131 - Cram Training, 24 Hour Relays, and Lifting for Sprinters
Mar 4, 2025 – 48:46
Episode 130 - Indoor vs Outdoor Value, What to Add With Increased Volume, and Maximizing FTP Plateau
Feb 25, 2025 – 43:47
Episode 129 - All Things Bike Fit
Feb 18, 2025 – 01:08:23
Episode 128 - Heat Training, Avoiding Burnout, and Saddle Sores
Feb 13, 2025 – 01:00:54
Episode 127 - Intervals for Short Races and Cross Training
Feb 4, 2025 – 52:21
Episode 126 - Nutrition Follow Up, Is Sugar Water a Viable Fueling Option, and Easy Z2
Jan 28, 2025 – 45:52
Episode 125 - Everyday Athlete Volume, Endurance Intensity, and Is One Month of Structure Enough?
Jan 21, 2025 – 57:37
Episode 124 - Nutrition Discussion
Jan 14, 2025 – 01:03:58
Episode 123 - Cadence Drills, Heart Rate Fluctuations, and Quantifying Stress
Jan 9, 2025 – 45:37
RERUN: Episode 77 - New Year New You - A Conversation on Goal Setting
Jan 2, 2025 – 57:26
Episode 122 - A Year In Review and Plans For the New Year
Dec 26, 2024 – 01:17:32
Episode 121 - Rest Intervals and Optimal Time of Day To Train
Dec 19, 2024 – 38:24
Episode 120 - All Things Volume Blocks
Dec 12, 2024 – 33:02
Episode 119 - Returning to Training, Late Season Base, and Less But More OR More But Less
Dec 5, 2024 – 29:26
RERUN: Episode 73 - Holiday Break Training, Alternative Base Seasons, and How to Review Your Season
Nov 28, 2024 – 38:54
Episode 118 - Flat vs Climbing Fitness and Are Three-a-Days a Good Idea?
Nov 21, 2024 – 36:20
Episode 117 - How Train When You Have More Time On Your Hands and What Does It Take To Get To The Elite Level
Nov 14, 2024 – 42:50
Episode 116 - How Useful is RPE and Making Z2 Fun
Nov 7, 2024 – 43:00
Episode 115 - Gran Fondo Training and Incorporating “Fun Rides”
Oct 31, 2024 – 29:57
Episode 114 - Breaking Through FTP Plateau and Off-season HIIT
Oct 25, 2024 – 33:39
Episode 113 - Maximal vs Marginal Training Gains
Oct 17, 2024 – 44:21
Episode 112 - How to Turn Those Commuter Junk Miles Into Quality Rides and Heat Training
Oct 10, 2024 – 42:07
Episode 111 - HIIT Training Effect on Sleep Hygiene and Power Meters for Gravel
Oct 3, 2024 – 35:24
Episode 110 - Honing Your Peak Fitness, Fatigue Cramps, Creatine for Cycling Performance
Sep 26, 2024 – 33:42
Episode 109 - Finding Max Heart Rate, Cycling Back Pain, and Progression/Periodization Alternatives
Sep 19, 2024 – 38:40
Episode 108 - Z2 Guidelines, Research Topics, and Training Without Power
Sep 12, 2024 – 44:55
Episode 107 - Intensity for Mountain Bikers, Tempo Intervals, Sleep Aids
Sep 5, 2024 – 36:20
Episode 106 - Can Heat Training Help With Racing at Altitude and How to Execute VO2max Workouts
Aug 29, 2024 – 37:16
RERUN | Episode 5 - Top 5 Training Mistakes Everyday Athletes Make
Aug 22, 2024 – 01:26:06
RERUN | Episode 37 - Top 20 Maximal vs Marginal Gains
Aug 15, 2024 – 49:48
Episode 105 - What You’re Missing While Riding Zwift, Pre-Race Sleep Tips, and European Dream’n
Aug 7, 2024 – 35:07
Episode 104 - Cram/Panic Training and How to Balance Training While Working a Manual Labor Job
Jul 31, 2024 – 38:13
Episode 103 - Sauna vs Heat Training Protocols, Trainer vs Outdoor Time, Single vs Dual-Sided Power Meters
Jul 24, 2024 – 25:40
Episode 102 - Bottles vs Hydration Pack and Low Calorie Density Foods
Jul 18, 2024 – 37:40
RERUN | Episode 18 - Altitude Training
Jul 11, 2024 – 01:12:23
Episode 101 - What to do When Things Don’t Go to Plan and Active Recovery Fun
Jul 3, 2024 – 35:16
Episode 100 - Group Dynamics, Electrolyte Management, Cramping, and Dialing Your Nutrition
Jun 26, 2024 – 38:52
Episode 99 - Heat Training, The Drink Mix vs Gel Debate, and Zwift vs TrainingPeaks
Jun 19, 2024 – 21:39
Episode 98 - Determining Potential
Jun 12, 2024 – 20:04
Episode 97 - Strength Training for Time Crunched Athletes and Category Upgrade Transitions
Jun 5, 2024 – 38:53
Episode 96 - Training on Less Than 1hr/Day, Strength Maintenance, and Aid Station Planning
May 29, 2024 – 40:34
Episode 95 - Z2 Training and Finding Your LT1, VO2max, and Rest Intervals
May 22, 2024 – 52:37

Recent Reviews

acularw

Informative and relevant

This is a great training oriented cycling podcast. I appreciate having coaches that race different disciplines and the perspective they offer. I like the more recent short episodes but think when we get into race season it’s fun to hear updates on host races, results, etc.
Tomcnc

Informative coaching podcast

I appreciate how the coaches try relate their personal training experiences, how it worked for them, and why they would recommend it to athletes they coach. Being able to email questions and listen to the coaches go through their thought process on why they would recommend a particular course of action, has a lot of value for me.
daddy_leams

All in

Love the show. Great vibes and the best advice. Keep it up
crashhopper

Bonk bros is better

I want to love this podcast, but Dillon’s videos on YouTube are typically more informative and researched on the same subjects, and the banter between the guys on Bonk Bros is much more entertaining. Still not bad to listen to when on a long ride