
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.
Latest episodes

Sep 8, 2019 • 1h 9min
FatMax Wattage With Steve Neal
Steve Neal has served as the Ontario provincial mountain bike coach and has led many cyclists to national titles. In this episode, we will expand on our last interview with Steve—episode 27—and have an in-depth discussion on Fat Max wattage. Learn what Fat Max wattage is, how to improve, how it can make you faster, and much more. By listening to the advice in this episode you can add 100 watts to your "Fat Max" wattage.

Aug 19, 2019 • 38min
Beets For Cyclists
AltRed owner, Jeff Van Drunen, joins us on the show to discuss their patented beet extract supplement. Listen to learn how this supplement can help improve performance and recovery.

Jul 29, 2019 • 45min
Today's Plan, Cycling Analytics, & Communicating With Coaches
Benji Marshall from Today's Plan joins us on the show to tell us how cycling analytics software can help you get the most out of your training. We'll also learn how this software can streamline the communication between you and your coach. By listening to the advice in this episode, you can add 40 watts to your FTP.

Jun 3, 2019 • 1h 31min
Athletic Potential & FatMax vs FTP For Cyclists
Steve Neal has served as the Ontario provincial mountain bike coach and has led many cyclists to national titles. In this episode we will discuss how working with a personal coach can help you reach your potential. We’ll also learn why FTP might not be the best metric for predicting performance. This episode is full of excellent advice on how to become a faster cyclist in all disciplines. If you ride on the pavement or on the dirt, this episode is for you! By listening to the advice in this episode you can add 100 watts to your "Fat Max" wattage.

May 20, 2019 • 1h 9min
Saddles, Testosterone, Erectile Dysfunction For Cyclists
Disclaimer: Comments are informational and not meant to be individual medical advice, and for that listeners should seek the opinion of their own physicians.Dr. Mori is a Urologist who specializes in reconstructive surgery and is an endurance sports enthusiast. During this episode, Dr. Mori discusses men’s health topics including saddle selection, healthy testosterone levels, erectile dysfunction, and much more. If you are a male cyclist, this episode is for you.

Apr 22, 2019 • 1h 7min
Ketogenics & Banting Diet For Cycling
Dr. Noakes is the author of The Lore of Running, Waterlogged, The Lore of Nutrition, and the developer of the central governor theory. Dr. Noakes' most recent work is centered around how humans can use nutrition to achieve optimal health. Listen to this episode to learn how the Ketogenic or Banting diet can help increase your health, and learn if it is the ideal diet for cycling performance. By listening to this episode you can add 15-30 watts to your FTP.

Mar 25, 2019 • 28min
Cycling Aerodynamics With Tom Anhalt
Engineering expert and Blather 'bout Bikes author Tom Anhalt has an in-depth discussion about aerodynamics. Listening to the advice in this episode can save you 20 watts. Be sure to listen to part 1 of this episode to hear Tom discuss rolling resistance.

Mar 11, 2019 • 1h 5min
Cycling Rolling Resistance With Tom Anhalt
Engineering expert and Blather 'bout Bikes author Tom Anhalt has an in-depth discussion on rolling resistance. Listening to the advice in this episode can save you 48 watts. Be sure to listen to part 2 of this episode to hear Tom discuss aerodynamics.

Feb 25, 2019 • 37min
Tubeless Tires For Cyclists With Josh Poertner
Engineering genius Josh Poertner has an in-depth discussion on tubeless tires. Be sure to listen to part 1 of this episode to hear Josh discuss tires and tire pressure.

Feb 12, 2019 • 1h 10min
Tires & Tire Pressure For Cyclists With Josh Poertner
Engineering genius Josh Poertner has an in-depth discussion on tires and tire pressure. Listening to the advice in this episode can save you 30 watts. Be sure to listen to part 2 of this episode to hear Josh discuss tubeless tires.