FASTER Cycling

The End of the Road

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Improving Pedaling Technique by Reducing Weight on the Handlebars

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 thi...

Peptides for Cyclists

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Peptides are all the rage. Most people are familiar with food grade peptides like collagen but today on FASTER we discuss pharmaceutical peptides. Whi...

Skin Health and Optimization for Faster Cycling

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 im...

Bone Density for Cyclists

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

The Impact of Vibration on Muscle Activation, VO2 Max, Heart Rate, and Inflammation for Cyclists

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 furth...

Building Muscle for Cyclists and Maximizing Hypertrophy beyond 40

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

How Alcohol Impacts Endurance Sport Performance

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 n...

The Ultimate Supplement Stack for Cyclists and Triathletes

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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&...

Respiratory Muscle Training for Faster Cycling and better VO2 Max

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Matching Breathing Rate to Cycling Cadence and a VO2Max Masterclass

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a recent podcast with Jim Martin we discussed the idea of matching breathing rate to cycling cadence and how it creates more efficient cycling. ...

Adaptive Training for Cyclists with JOIN

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Instead of picking a training methodology like threshold training or a polarized approach, what if you created a training that was adaptive? Wouldn&ap...

TrainingPeaks Virtual and Making Virtual Cycling More Realistic

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever ridden on a virtual cycling platform you may immediately notice that it's not representative of real-world cycling. When you ...

Mastering Electrolytes for Cyclists

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome back the legendary Scott Tindal to discuss electrolytes for cyclists. Today, electrolytes have become common for daily use even amongst non...

Mastering Race Across America RAAM

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

RAAM or Race Across America is a legendary race with cyclists racing across the country. Traditionally a solo race, it has expanded to include 2, 4, a...

Hormone Replacement, Imbalance, and Optimization for Cyclists

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Fueling Before and After Training for Endurance Athletes

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We've had several episodes discussing fueling during training and racing but today we cover fueling before and after training and racing. Sam She...

Black Friday 2024

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Cadence for Cyclist & 2x vs 1x Drive Trains

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 tr...

Understanding Body Composition for Cyclists and Triathletes

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 heal...

Using Visualization to Improve Sports Performance

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 mo...

Using Mushrooms and Adaptogens to be a Faster Cyclist

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Most people in the west think of two things when discussing mushrooms. Food and hallucinogens. However, mushrooms have been used in the east for thous...

Must Listen - 2025 FLO Factory Team

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Gravel Wheels are Faster Than Road Wheels and Dollars/Watt

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 thi...

Pelvic Floor Health for Cyclists

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pelvic floor health may be something you've never heard of. While pelvic floor physical therapists been around since the 70s many issues go misdi...

Natural Testosterone for Cyclists

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Vibration Masterclass for Cycling

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

Managing Pain for Cyclists to Ensure Longevity In the Saddle

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Spine Alignment During Sleep and How It Impacts Performance

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever considered how your spine alignment during sleep impacts your performance? We'll Dr. Martone has created a whole career on helping ...

Sleep For the Cyclist, Sleep Timing, Sleep Pressure, Training vs. Sleep and More

20 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 fas...

Braking Efficiently To Save Watts & Preserve Input Power

06 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

Protein for Cyclists, Protein Types, Protein Timing, & Optimal Grams Per Day

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 abou...

Creatine, Hyper-Hydration, Heat Acclimation, & IV Supplementation

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Focused Strength Training, Nutrition, and Recovery for Cyclist with Dialed Health

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Strength training for cyclists needs to be specific to the cyclist and their discipline. Derek Teel from Dialed Health offers dozens of workouts and p...

Wind Tunnel Fits, Testing Products, and Getting Faster without A Wind Tunnel

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Wheel...

Reducing Vibration and Using Pilates to Cure Back Pain from Cycling

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Introducing the FLO Aid Bag + Five More Product

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 bi...

Wheel Balance, Gaining Speed, Reducing Vibration, and Eliminating Speed Wobbles

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

Aerodynamics and Gravel Cycling

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The truth is gravel wheels can be aerodynamic. We proved this in 2020. However, the common belief is still that this is not true. After reading a popu...

Understanding Spokes, Deformation, Fatigue, and Creep

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Spokes are often one of the most overlooked but important components of a cycling wheel. Most people think spokes are all the same but this could not ...

The Engineering Behind the FLO Locking Chuck

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The FLO Locking Chuck was released earlier this year as a pre-order and has recently started shipping. The engineering that went into the FLO Locking ...

Introducing the FLO Mini Pump

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we are releasing a new product the FLO Mini Pump. As an addition to our modular inflation line, the FLO Mini Pump features a full aluminum body...

FLO Mini Pump Teaser, 7 New Products, and Wheels in Stock!

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We've been hard at work and have seven new products ready to be released in the next few weeks. Today, we are teasing the new FLO Mini-Pump to ad...

IM Hawaii 70.3 and IM Kona Wheel, Tire, and Tire Pressure Selection

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kona is one of the most iconic courses of Ironman. IM Hawaii 70.3 finds most of its bike course on the Kona course. The winds make it illegal to use a...

Using Bike Tires as Shocks on Gravel Terrain and Rough Roads

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While there was a debate for many years about what a gravel bike was, the standard gravel bike does not have shocks. For those struggling with bike ha...

Why Wider Tires and Rims Require Lower Tire Pressure

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You've likely heard that it's best to lower your tire pressure for wider tires and rims. The truth is it's required. When tires and rim...

How a Cycling Wheel Supports its Load

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered how the spokes of the wheel work to keep it rolling? In this episode of FASTER we explore the highly debated question, “Does ...

Understanding How Carbon Rims Absorb Vibration and Make You Faster

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Vibration plays a key role in athletic performance. From the ability to handle a bike to fatigue in the human body, minimizing vibration is key. Today...

Belgian Waffle Ride CA Wheel, Tire, Tire Pressure, & Aerodynamic Pro Tips

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Belgian Waffle Ride in San Marcos, CA is known for every changing course which blends road and very technical unroad terrain. In order to have you...

Gravel Bike Handling Masterclass with Lee McCormack

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The importance of bike handling changes as the terrain changes. For triathletes and road cyclists, the bike handling skills are on the lower end where...

IM Oceanside 70.3 Wheel Selection on Coastal Courses & Tire Pressure for Rough Roads

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

IM Oceanside 70.3 for many, is the beginning of the triathlon season. This unique course has coastal winds and rough roads along the old Pacific Coast...

The Official Wheel Partner of Alpha Win!

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We've become the official wheel partner of Alpha Win. Alpha Win runs a triathlon series across the USA and we are very excited to be partnering w...

Setting Tire Pressure on a Nascar Track - Clash Miami

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I spent last weekend at Clash Miami running the FLO Wheel Pit for the pro races. While there I worked with a number of athletes setting pressures for ...

Introducing the FLO Air Gage - Set Accurate Tire Pressures

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Over inflating your tires may seem like a trivial issue but today we know that for every 1 psi you over inflate your tires you lose roughly 1 watt to ...

Life, Family, Work, and Training Balance for Endurance Athletes

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Life balance for most triathletes is a constant challenge. Throw in the last couple years over COVID and the return to our new lives and it’s been n...

Ketones, KetoneAid, Ketosis, and Being Fat Adapted for Cyclists

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ketones are naturally produced in the body when you enter ketosis. This happens when the body is burning fat as its primary fuel source. There’s bee...

FuelIn, Carb Training, Keto, & Mouth Rinsing For Cyclists

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

FatMax is a popular topic amongst endurance athletes. While it’s a great number to improve, there’s a false belief forming that carbs are the enem...

Aerotune, CdA, VO2 Max, VLamax, & Metabolic Testing For Cyclists

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Training and aerodynamics are two the largest watt savings topics we hear about on FASTER. Today on FASTER we are talking with Sebastian Schluricke an...

Breakaway, Data Analysis, Motivation, & Workout Recommendations For Cyclists

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do with all of the data that you collect while riding your bike? Most cyclist upload it to Strava where they compare themselves to the lea...

Create Your Own Polarized Training Plan For Cyclists

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve listened to our previous episodes on polarized training, Inscyd and Energy systems and have wondered how you could create your own trainin...

Stillside & Meditation For Cyclists

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Meditation has been making its way into sport more and more over the years. Historically a lot of people have thought of meditation as a spiritual or ...

Airwaav, Respiration Rate, Cortisol, & Lactate For Cyclists

16 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Breathing is something we all must do to survive. It’s also a major part of performance. Today, on Faster we talk with Dr. Dena Garner about a produ...

Groundedness, Presence, Patience, Vulnerability & Community For Cyclists

02 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Groundedness, it’s a term that’s been used more in recent year than ever. Today, on Faster we talk with Brad Stulberg about his book “The Practi...

myWindsock, Course Analysis, CdA, Power, & Planning For Cyclists

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever been to a race and wished that you could have previewed the course beforehand? Wouldn’t it be great to get a feel for a course when yo...

Cadence, Sprinting, Gear Ratios, & Shifting For Cyclists

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sprinting, it seems easy right? Stand up and give it all you got. Well, that could not be further from the truth. Today, on Faster Jim Martin returns ...

Thank You From FLO

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is a quick episode to recap 2021 and to welcome 2022 with our plans for the year. It's also to thank you the listener for being a part of FA...

Fuelin, Meal Planning, Gut Training, & Stomach Issues For Cyclists

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Following a diet plan can be challenging at best. What starts off as a perfect pdf with meals planned out meticulously, usually ends up causing more s...

Cross Training For Cyclists

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Cross training has been viewed in two ways, One, as the best thing for athletes who are looking to perform at a high level in their sport and two, as ...

Matt Dixon, Movement Analysis, Nutrition, Hydration, & Strength Training For Cyclists

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What if someone were to take a practical vs a technical approach to training? What if you looked at how to fit training into your life instead of how ...

Zero Friction Cycling, Chain Lube, Immersion Waxing, & Drive Trains For Cyclists

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are several hundred thousand friction instances per minute in a chain when cycling. This creates a lot of friction and can waste up to 20 watts ...

FLO Factory Team

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is special minisode to invite you to be a part of the FLO Factory Team so you can become faster. Join our community or 700+ members and get disco...

GiBLI, Aero Sensors, & On Road Testing For Cyclists

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On road aero testing has been taking off over the last few years. We’ve worked with several sensors and can attest to the fact that they can be chal...

Understanding FatMax, Energy Systems, & The Lactic System

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

During our podcast on muscle composition a question was posed on what happens to the body when an athlete becomes fat adapted. That led us down a rabb...

Macronutrients, Micronutrients, Carbs, Protein, Fat, & Vitamins For Cyclists

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nutrition is what fuels our performances. In this episode we talk with pro cyclist and nutrition master Lori Nedescu about macronutrients and micronut...

Mike Reilly The Voice Of Ironman & Inspiration For Triathletes

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Someone’s voice can be a very powerful thing. For Mike Reilly, his voice has inspired and changed the lives of many. Mike is known as “The Voice o...

Muscle Composition, Fast Twitch, Slow Twitch, Fiber Types For Cyclists

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Muscles are a key component in cycling. Without them we’d get nowhere. You may have heard of fast twitch and slow twitch muscle fiber but that’s j...

Triathlon, Group Training, & Community For Cyclists

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Triathlon is known as a solo sport. When you’re racing it’s you against yourself and whatever the race throws at you. But getting to the race is a...

FLO Cycling Customer Questions

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode answers question from you, our listeners. This mini-series has generated a lot of thought and great questions which we answer. We cover t...

Cycling Wheel Questions

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With the number of terms thrown around when talking about cycling wheels, it’s no wonder we get a lot of questions from our customers. This episodes...

Wheel Selection For Cyclists, Triathletes, & Gravel

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wheel selection is one of the most important things we can offer at FLO. If we’ve done our job correctly designing wheels, the next step is to put t...

Rolling Resistance, Crr, Impedance, Tire Pressure, & Tire Width

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In Part 3 of our mini series we discuss rolling resistance. We start by describing what rolling resistance is and move on to discussing ways you can i...

Aerodynamics, CdA, Yaw Angles, Torque, & Relative Velocity

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In Part 2 of our mini series we discuss aerodynamics. We build your knowledge from the ground up and discuss terms commonly used such as drag, yaw ang...

FLO Cycling Our Story

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're putting together a mini series on FLO and how we have contributed to making you FASTER. It's episode 56 and we realized that we'v...

Dan Lorang, Training Blocks, Inscyd, & Ironman For Cyclists

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A few episodes ago, we spoke with Sebastian from Inscyd on the amazing work they are doing with metrics and sports science. Today, on FASTER we talk w...

Efficient Pedaling, Cadence, & Crank Arm Length For Cyclists

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pedaling— it’s something most of us learn at a young age and we don’t give it much thought. Our legs seem to know how to do it. The perfect peda...

Bio-Neurofeedback For Cyclists

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bio-Neurofeedback is one of the most fascinating topics I’ve heard of in recent years. To be completely honest, until I researched and understood th...

Neurological Medicine & Chiropractics For Cyclists

03 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chiropractic care is often thought of as bone popping and joint manipulation. If you’re like me, a bad first experience may have turned you off of t...

Light Therapy, Recovery, Inflammation, & ATP For Cyclists

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Light Therapy, when I first heard of it a year ago I thought it was a crazy idea. However, my opinion has changed. Today on Faster, we discuss light t...

Inscyd, FTP, FatMax, & Lactate Threshold For Cyclists

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Over the history of this podcast we’ve discussed things like FTP, FatMax, Lactate Threshold and more. As an athlete it can be difficult to understan...

Menopause & Cycling

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Roughly half of our aging population are women, which means 50% of go through menopause. Historically, menopause has been a topic that doesn’t get d...

Aerobars, Front Ends, & Fit For Cyclists

06 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

TriRig turned a review site into a product company nearly 10 years ago. What started as a brake company has become a leading manufacturer in aerobars....

Relationships, Gottman, & Partners For Cyclists

23 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The health of your relationship with your significant other plays a large role in your athletic performance as an endurance athlete. Each time you tra...

Elite Performance, Mindset, Setting Goals, & Roadblocks For Cyclists

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jeff Spencer - Founder of Cornerman Elite Performance Coaching joins us on FASTER to discuss how to have a champion's mindset. Jeff has coach...

Sufferfest, Strength Training, Yoga, & Mental Toughness For Cyclists

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dylan Robbins - Head of Marketing for The Sufferfest at Wahoo Fitness joins us on FASTER to discuss their training software and programs. What started...

Xert, XSS Score, FTP, & Maximal Power For Cyclists

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Armando Mastracci & Dr. Stephen Cheung - Co-Founders of Xert, join us on FASTER to discuss their unique approach to analyzing power to deliver ada...

Body Heat & Cooling For Cyclists

28 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Buckrell & Michael Liberzon - Co-Founder of Endurance Innovation, join us on FASTER to discuss thermal heat and how it affects our bodies d...

Food, Motivation, Mindset & Team Moral For Cyclists

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Hannah Grant - Co-Founder of Eat Race Win, joins us on FASTER to discuss how food is more than just food for the body. We talk with Hannah about her t...

Acupuncture & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome For Cyclists

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alan Janson - Acupuncturist from Australian Center for Natural Medicine, joins us on FASTER to discuss Japanese Acupuncture and its use in treating ch...

Ceramic Speed, Bottom Brackets, Pulley Wheels, & Drive Trains

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Sollenberger, Senior Technical & Educational Specialist of CeramicSpeed, joins us on FASTER to discuss their suite of products. The fastest p...

AeroLab & On Road Testing For Cyclists

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Morton, Co-Founder of AeroLab, joins us on FASTER to discuss their groundbreaking sensor technology. Their sensor technology is being used by so...