FASTER Cycling

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2015 Gravel World Champion Neil Shirley discusses everything new gravel riders need to get started and helps experienced riders go faster. If you like gravel, this episode if for you. Following the advice in this episode can save you 20-30 watts.

Thermoregulation expert Dr. Douglas Casa discusses everything you need to know about training and racing in hot and cold weather. Dr. Casa also discusses how to stay safe in extreme conditions and what to do if trouble strikes. Following the advice in this episode can add 15 watts to your FTP.

Dr. Robert Chapman shares insights on altitude training camps, racing at elevation, and enhancing cycling performance. Topics include physiological adaptations, optimal altitude for training, acclimatization strategies, and comparing hypoxia masks to inspiratory muscle trainers for cyclists.