# 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. Page: Feed: --- ## The End of the Road _2025-11-24_ It's hard to say but FLO is coming to an end. I discuss all the reasons why and what this means moving forward. Thank you all so much for being a part of this journey. It's meant the world. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/673426/episodes/18246389-the-end-of-the-road.mp3) ## Improving Pedaling Technique by Reducing Weight on the Handlebars _2025-10-01_ 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? Today, on FASTER we speak with Jim Martin about how simply removing weight from the handlebars will automatically improve your cycling. Listen to this episode to learn more about how to remove weight from the handlebars so you can become faster. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/673426/episodes/17863153-improving-pedaling-technique-by-reducing-weight-on-the-handlebars.mp3) ## Peptides for Cyclists _2025-09-17_ Peptides are all the rage. Most people are familiar with food grade peptides like collagen but today on FASTER we discuss pharmaceutical peptides. While there are many promising results from the future use of peptides, they continue to be unapproved by the FDA, human trials are limited, they are a banned substance by WADA, and they have the potential to speed the growth of cancer in the body. This… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/673426/episodes/17796700-peptides-for-cyclists.mp3) ## Skin Health and Optimization for Faster Cycling _2025-09-03_ 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 impact your performance. We also discuss creating a health skin barrier before the race to help hydration and the best kit options based on race conditions. Listen to this episode to optimize your skin so you can become FASTER. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/673426/episodes/17784973-skin-health-and-optimization-for-faster-cycling.mp3) ## Bone Density for Cyclists _2025-08-13_ 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 the saddle. Today on FASTER, we speak with Cindy Dupuie about bone density and bone health. Women entering menopause will lose 20% of their bone density in the first 8 years and men suffering from low testosterone can experience accelerated bone… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/673426/episodes/17661599-bone-density-for-cyclists.mp3) ## The Impact of Vibration on Muscle Activation, VO2 Max, Heart Rate, and Inflammation for Cyclists _2025-07-30_ 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 studies. In this episode of FASTER we discuss how vibration leads to increased muscle activation, a higher heart rate, a compromised VO2 Max, and increased inflammation for cyclists when they are not managing it properly. Listen to this episode to… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/673426/episodes/17432691-the-impact-of-vibration-on-muscle-activation-vo2-max-heart-rate-and-inflammation-for-cyclists.mp3) ## Building Muscle for Cyclists and Maximizing Hypertrophy beyond 40 _2025-07-16_ 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 prone. In this episode of FASTER we discuss the pros and cons of building muscle for endurance athletes, why we need to manage our muscle composition, isometric and eccentric exercises to maximize hypertrophy, how to fuel when fasting, and how our… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/673426/episodes/17430502-building-muscle-for-cyclists-and-maximizing-hypertrophy-beyond-40.mp3) ## How Alcohol Impacts Endurance Sport Performance _2025-07-02_ 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 not evidence that alcohol is positive in any way. Today, on FASTER we look beyond the negative impact alcohol has on our health and explore how it impacts our performance as athletes. Even a drink a week can impact performance if consumed at the wrong… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/673426/episodes/17430445-how-alcohol-impacts-endurance-sport-performance.mp3) ## The Ultimate Supplement Stack for Cyclists and Triathletes _2025-04-30_ 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 with finding a supplement that is a high quality product. The supplementation industry lacks the standards that deliver a quality product in all cases. On this episode of FASTER we interview Jeff Byers from Momentous and discuss the ideal supplement… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/673426/episodes/17044512-the-ultimate-supplement-stack-for-cyclists-and-triathletes.mp3) ## [Daily plans, scheduled by AI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0NmeqyZVAwZi) _2025-04-30 · **Sponsored**_ AI-made daily plans that schedule tasks and protect focus time. ## Respiratory Muscle Training for Faster Cycling and better VO2 Max _2025-04-16_ 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 improve breathing for performance. I was fascinated to find out that while you can't change the lungs you have you can change how you use the lungs you have. In this episode of FASTER we welcome back Dr. Andrew Sellars and introduce Luke Way from… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/673426/episodes/16990564-respiratory-muscle-training-for-faster-cycling-and-better-vo2-max.mp3)