FASTER Cycling

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.

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.

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

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

In this conversation with Alex Larson, a registered dietitian specializing in endurance athlete nutrition, listeners dive deep into body composition for cyclists and triathletes. Alex emphasizes the importance of healthy weight management and the distinction between weight loss and fat loss. They discuss personalized nutrition strategies and the significance of carbohydrate intake for optimal performance. The chat also touches on the unique challenges female athletes face, especially during motherhood and menopause, and the hormones' impact on 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 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 this episode to learn more about mushroom so you can be faster.Watt Points: 45-60 

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 could help you return to sport much faster and in much better health. Listen to this episode to optimize your pelvic floor health so you can become faster.