FASTER Cycling

Apr 01 2025 128 ep. 51 mins 239
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If you're into road cycling, triathlon, gravel cycling, or mountain biking, this podcast will help make you faster. We find industry experts on a wide range of topics to educate you on getting faster.

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Matching Breathing Rate to Cycling Cadence and a VO2Max Masterclass

Apr 01 2025 56 mins  
After a recent podcast with Jim Martin we discussed the idea of matching breathing rate to cycling cadence and how it creates more efficient cycling. In this episode of FASTER we talk with Dr. Andrew Sellars about breathing rate and cycling/running cadence. It's one of my favorite episodes in a long time and I highly recommend listening. Andrew's knowledge as a coach, his backgroun

Adaptive Training for Cyclists with JOIN

Mar 18 2025 54 mins  
Instead of picking a training methodology like threshold training or a polarized approach, what if you created a training that was adaptive? Wouldn't this be a better solution for you as an athlete in the long run? Today, on FASTER we are joined by Jim Van Der Berg who is the creator of JOIN Cycling, an ex-semi pro cyclist the the current coach of many pro cyclists. Jim also has a

TrainingPeaks Virtual and Making Virtual Cycling More Realistic

Mar 04 2025 33 mins  
If you've ever ridden on a virtual cycling platform you may immediately notice that it's not representative of real-world cycling. When you come out of a corner on the road you have to add watts to the pedals to speed back up. Most virtual training platforms end up acting more like a spin class. George Gilbert set out to correct this process and founded IndieVelo in 2022. A short t

Mastering Electrolytes for Cyclists

Feb 18 2025 51 mins  
We welcome back the legendary Scott Tindal to discuss electrolytes for cyclists. Today, electrolytes have become common for daily use even amongst non-endurance athletes. Many of the electrolyte products contain ingredients that are not needed. In this episode of FASTER we break down what electrolytes are, what electrolytes you need, how electrolytes help cyclists, and how to optim

Mastering Race Across America RAAM

Feb 04 2025 54 mins  
RAAM or Race Across America is a legendary race with cyclists racing across the country. Traditionally a solo race, it has expanded to include 2, 4, and 8-person teams. When you think of riding across the country you may think it would take 30 days. However, the fastest solo time is now less than 8 days. Today on FASTER we are joined by Rick Boethling who manages the day-to-day ope

Hormone Replacement, Imbalance, and Optimization for Cyclists

Jan 22 2025 69 mins  
On this episode of FASTER Cycling we talk with Dr. Sharon Byun and Dr. Lawrence Yeung about hormones for men and women. We discuss hormone replacement therapy, signs and myths around hormone imbalances, how to optimize hormones for cyclists, and much more. Finally we discuss new work in hormones around menopause and Dr. Mary Claire Haver's work. Listen to this episode to optimize y

Fueling Before and After Training for Endurance Athletes

Dec 10 2024 60 mins  
We've had several episodes discussing fueling during training and racing but today we cover fueling before and after training and racing. Sam Shepherd from Precision Hydration covers pre-training and pre-race strategies, including carb loading, carb sources, tips for fasted athletes and why fueling post activity is best looked at as part of you training session not a separate event

Black Friday 2024

Nov 26 2024 1 mins  
Our biggest sale of the year with wheelsets under $1,000 and accessories more than 50% off.

Cadence for Cyclist & 2x vs 1x Drive Trains

Nov 12 2024 57 mins  
In this episode of FASTER we have Dr. Jim Martin back to discuss cadence for cyclists. We also discuss the main differences between 2x and 1x drive trains and why 2x is likely faster for most athletes. We cover a wide range of topics including metabolic cost, cost of unloaded cycling, weave frequency, picking the right cassette and much more. Listen to this episode to learn how to

Understanding Body Composition for Cyclists and Triathletes

Oct 29 2024 47 mins  
Body composition is hot topic amongst cyclists and triathletes. While it's common to want to achieve a specific watts/kg, getting there in a healthy way is crucial. In this episode of FASTER we talk with Alex Larson about body composition and how each athlete is unique. Listen to this episode to learn all about body composition you can become FASTER.