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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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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
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.
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 are visualizing. Visualization is a sports psychology technique that is proven to improve sports performance. In this episode of FASTER we discuss confidence and trust which are the building blocks of visualization and then discuss everything about visualization. Listen to this episode to learn how to use visualization to make you a FASTER athlete.
Most people in the west think of two things when discussing mushrooms. Food and hallucinogens. However, mushrooms have been used in the east for thousands of years for health. Recently, a cycling team used cordyceps mushrooms to help their athletes improve VO2 Max and studies show humans do get a VO2 Max boost from mushrooms. In this episode of FASTER we talk with Danielle Ryan Dawson from FourSigmatic about how adaptogens and mushrooms can be used to improve sports performance. Listen to thi...
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 changes in store and we want to share them all with you. Listen to this episode to learn all about the FLO Factory Team and how you can become a member.
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
Pelvic floor health may be something you've never heard of. While pelvic floor physical therapists been around since the 70s many issues go misdiagnosed by clinicians unaware of this specialty. Most pelvic floor work has focused on women's health but men are also impacted by pelvic floor issues. Listen to this episode of FASTER to learn all about pelvic floor health and how you ensure you aren't experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction. If you're an athlete looking to get pregnant, this episode ...
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 hot water. However, testosterone is a key part of our make-up and it is important to have enough to perform as a cyclist. In the episode of FASTER we talk with Mike Mahler of Mahler's Aggressive Strength about testosterone, hormones, and how to increase it naturally. Listen to this episode to optimize your testosterone so you can become faster....
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 working vibration reduction into the design of our wheels. Today on FASTER we talk with Matt Chase the vibration expert who helped with on road testing at FLO for measuring vibration and natural frequencies. Listen to this episode to get a masterclass on vibration and how it applies to you as a cyclist so you can become FASTER.Watt Points: 10-15
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 to keep moving. Old theory states that as we age we must slow down but new research proves that the more we move the longer we live and the better quality of life we have. In this episode of FASTER Dr. Kyle Buth from Crafted Wellness discusses using pain as an indicator to keep moving forward as we age to ensure we can stay active and health do...
Have you ever considered how your spine alignment during sleep impacts your performance? We'll Dr. Martone has created a whole career on helping people improve the position of their spine during sleep to improve performance and prevent injury. Dr. Martone a practicing chiropractor and mountain biker herniated a disc which had him re-evaluate everything he knew and was teaching his patients. This led to a complete change in his chiropractor practice and led to the creation of his company Neck ...
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 faster. In this episode we discuss the optimal time to train around sleep, sleep pressure, coffee use, sleep with kids, sleep enough vs missing a workout, the use of saunas and cold showers, fasting and much more. Listen to this episode of FASTER to learn how optimizing your sleep can make you faster.Watt Points: 20
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 into the pedals are burned in braking. When you learn to brake more efficiently you waste fewer watts during braking and can use the brakes less often when cornering saving power in your legs. This week on FASTER we talk with Dr. Matt Miller about breaking and his compnay Brake Ace. Matt literally has a PHD in braking. Listen to this episode to le...
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 about the amount of protein that's optimal for cyclists, protein timing, the different types of protein, and much more. Most of the world consumes far too little protein and this can have serious impacts on performance and health. Listen to this episode to learn everything you need to about protein so you can become FASTER.Coupon Code: FLO30Watt Poi...
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 and brings a wealth of knowledge to Faster. We also discuss heat acclimation and IV supplementation. Listen to this episode of Faster to see if creatine can make you a faster cyclist. Watt Points: 15
Strength training for cyclists needs to be specific to the cyclist and their discipline. Derek Teel from Dialed Health offers dozens of workouts and programs for all disciplines of cycling. With options for people with no equipment to more advanced programs using a variety of tools including, foam rollers, kettlebells, TRX, bands, free weights, boxes and much more there is something for everyone. Derek comes racing background and personal training background have placed him in a unique positi...
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 have made their way to A2 and in the process, I’ve learned mass amounts about aerodynamics and product design. On this episode of FASTER we talk with Geoff Eaker from A2 to learn about how wind tunnels work, product testing, athlete fit, and ways you can make yourself faster even if you can't visit a wind tunnel. Geoff brings his years of knowle...
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 Eoin Everard from Everard Pilates about how to fix back pain caused by cycling, how vibration impacts back pain, and why it's important to lower tire pressure to reduce vibration, pain that presents as back pain that is something else, and much more. Eoin who has a PhD in Biomechanics brings a wealth of knowledge to FASTER. Listen to this episod...
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 minor bumps and bruises to serious injury of death. We've also seen many people stranded on the side of the road with a mechanical issue. The FLO Aid Bag is the first bag of it's kind to include both Bike Aid and First Aid in the same bag. We started developing this product more than a year ago an in the process developed five new products to m...
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, it causes vibrations, reduces stability, wastes watts, and potentially leads to premature wear of components such as tires and bearings. The truth is, cycling wheels are normally out of balance. However, most people never realize they are. This week on FASTER we discuss what causes wheel imbalance and how to properly balance a wheel so you can ...
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