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FASTER Cycling
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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Improving Pedaling Technique by Reducing Weight on the Handlebars
If you knew that engaging your hip more when you cycled that you’d get a 10% performance bump, would you be interested? How would you plan to do this?...
Peptides for Cyclists
Peptides are all the rage. Most people are familiar with food grade peptides like collagen but today on FASTER we discuss pharmaceutical peptides. Whi...
Skin Health and Optimization for Faster Cycling
At area of roughly 18 square feet, the skin is the bodies largest organ. Today, on FASTER we discuss skin myths and learn how a burn can negatively im...
Bone Density for Cyclists
After bone density peaks in our 20s it starts to decline as we age. As cyclist, maintaining bone health is crucial for performance and longevity in th...
The Impact of Vibration on Muscle Activation, VO2 Max, Heart Rate, and Inflammation for Cyclists
We've been studying vibration for years and coming up with unique ways to manage it. Some of our initial research is now being supported by further st...
Building Muscle for Cyclists and Maximizing Hypertrophy beyond 40
The proper body composition for competitive endurance athletes is a fine balance. The too much muscle and you slow down, too little and you are injury...
How Alcohol Impacts Endurance Sport Performance
Consuming alcohol is something most of the adult population takes part in. For years, a drink of wine was considered healthy but these days there is n...
The Ultimate Supplement Stack for Cyclists and Triathletes
It's easy to get overwhelmed with the number of options when it comes to supplements. Even when you have a clue what you're looking for you're faced w...
Respiratory Muscle Training for Faster Cycling and better VO2 Max
The lungs you are born with do not change like a muscle when exercised. For this reason, many people believe there isn't much that can be done to impr...
Matching Breathing Rate to Cycling Cadence and a VO2Max Masterclass
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....
Adaptive Training for Cyclists with JOIN
Instead of picking a training methodology like threshold training or a polarized approach, what if you created a training that was adaptive? Wouldn't...
TrainingPeaks Virtual and Making Virtual Cycling More Realistic
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 o...
Mastering Electrolytes for Cyclists
We welcome back the legendary Scott Tindal to discuss electrolytes for cyclists. Today, electrolytes have become common for daily use even amongst non...
Mastering Race Across America RAAM
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, a...
Hormone Replacement, Imbalance, and Optimization for Cyclists
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...
Fueling Before and After Training for Endurance Athletes
We've had several episodes discussing fueling during training and racing but today we cover fueling before and after training and racing. Sam Shepherd...
Black Friday 2024
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
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 tr...
Understanding Body Composition for Cyclists and Triathletes
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 w...
Using Visualization to Improve Sports Performance
Many world class athletes can be seen with their eyes closed before a major event. I often wondered what they were doing and I've learned that most ar...
Using Mushrooms and Adaptogens to be a Faster Cyclist
Most people in the west think of two things when discussing mushrooms. Food and hallucinogens. However, mushrooms have been used in the east for thous...
Must Listen - 2025 FLO Factory Team
We've got exciting news about the 2025 FLO Factory Team. For 2025 we are bringing the management of the team in-house. There are lots of exciting chan...
Gravel Wheels are Faster Than Road Wheels and Dollars/Watt
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 thi...
Pelvic Floor Health for Cyclists
Pelvic floor health may be something you've never heard of. While pelvic floor physical therapists been around since the 70s many issues go misdiagnos...
Natural Testosterone for Cyclists
Testosterone generally has a bad name when it comes to cycling and endurance sports. Steroids, TRT, and other options have landed cyclists in a lot of...
Vibration Masterclass for Cycling
Vibration plays a critical role in cycling yet many people do not understand its importance. We've been studying vibration at FLO for years and workin...
Managing Pain for Cyclists to Ensure Longevity In the Saddle
As we age pain can increase during physical exercise. However, pain is not always a sign to stop. It may mean we need to push through or find new ways...
Spine Alignment During Sleep and How It Impacts Performance
Have you ever considered how your spine alignment during sleep impacts your performance? We'll Dr. Martone has created a whole career on helping peopl...
Sleep For the Cyclist, Sleep Timing, Sleep Pressure, Training vs. Sleep and More
Dr. Chris Winter makes his second appearance on FASTER to discuss more on sleep. As more is discovered about sleep more can be applied to becoming fas...
Braking Efficiently To Save Watts & Preserve Input Power
Braking has the potential to not only save watts expended but can also save more power in your legs. It's been calculated that 25% of the watts put in...
Protein for Cyclists, Protein Types, Protein Timing, & Optimal Grams Per Day
Protein is one of the three macronutrients and plays a crucial role for cyclists. In this episode of faster we talk with Scott Tindal from Fuelin abou...
Creatine, Hyper-Hydration, Heat Acclimation, & IV Supplementation
Creatine is a naturally occuring substance that may benefit your cycling in a bit way. David Martin is studying the effects of creatine on hydration a...
Focused Strength Training, Nutrition, and Recovery for Cyclist with Dialed Health
Strength training for cyclists needs to be specific to the cyclist and their discipline. Derek Teel from Dialed Health offers dozens of workouts and p...
Wind Tunnel Fits, Testing Products, and Getting Faster without A Wind Tunnel
The A2 Wind Tunnel is one of the country’s best low-speed wind tunnels and has been the testing ground for countless cycling products. All FLO Wheels...
Reducing Vibration and Using Pilates to Cure Back Pain from Cycling
If you've ever experienced back pain you know how crippling it can be. For some, back pain starts on the bike. In this episode of FASTER we talk with...
Introducing the FLO Aid Bag + Five More Product
It's not a question of if something happens on the bike, it's a matter of when. Over the years we've seen many people go down on the bike resulting in...
Wheel Balance, Gaining Speed, Reducing Vibration, and Eliminating Speed Wobbles
Wheel balance is an important aspect of cycling that affects the overall performance, comfort, and safety of the ride. When a wheel is out of balance,...
Aerodynamics and Gravel Cycling
The truth is gravel wheels can be aerodynamic. We proved this in 2020. However, the common belief is still that this is not true. After reading a popu...
Understanding Spokes, Deformation, Fatigue, and Creep
Spokes are often one of the most overlooked but important components of a cycling wheel. Most people think spokes are all the same but this could not...
The Engineering Behind the FLO Locking Chuck
The FLO Locking Chuck was released earlier this year as a pre-order and has recently started shipping. The engineering that went into the FLO Locking...