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 two years later his company was acquired by TrainingPeaks and the product has been renamed TrainingPeaks Virtual. Listen to this episode to learn how adding real-world physics to your training platform can make you a ..read more

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 optimize your electrolyte intake so you can become FASTER ..read more

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 operations at RAAM and has crewed the race for his father many times. Rick shares his secrets for conquering the race and performing at your best. Listen to this episode to learn how to pick the perfect support crew and ..read more

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 your hormones so you can be FASTER ..read more

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. Listen to this episode to lock in your nutrition around training and racing so you can become FASTER ..read more

Did you know that the fastest disc brake wheels we make are our gravel wheels even through they are 23mm shallower than our deepest road wheel? In this episode we discuss why and have a detailed conversation about Dollars/Watt when looking at gear. Most people look at the cost and the number of watts saved but time needs to be considered. We break down the math and show you how to save the most watts for the least amount of money. Watts/Dollar Blog Post ..read more

Have you ever wondered how the spokes of the wheel work to keep it rolling? In this episode of FASTER we explore the highly debated question, “Does a Cycling Wheel Stand on the Bottom Spokes or Hang from the Top Spokes ..read more

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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 optimize your cadence so you can become FASTER. Watt Points: 25 ..read more

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 ..read more