36: Inside the new science of climbing
To start, we turned ourselves into mad scientists and convinced WorldTour pro Sepp Kuss (LottoNL-Jumbo) to join us. We rode several time trials up a few Boulder climbs in our quest for answers. Joinin...
19 Jan 20181h 10min
35: How to Train In the Cold
This podcast covers the physiological effects of training in the cold, from muscle damage to the increased caloric demands. We also discuss tips and tricks to set up your bike, stay warm, and even kee...
5 Jan 20181h 10min
34: Become a climber (even if you live in a flat place)
In this episode of Fast Talk, we tackle the always-popular topic of climbing. A listener in Iowa asked if he could become a better climber. We’re joined by a collection of talented riders and coaches:...
21 Dec 20171h 3min
33: Is FTP dead?
Recently, a big debate kicked up on the Internet. Some cycling experts stated that Functional Threshold Power (FTP) was dead. Many of the big names in training got involved in the debate of the value ...
20 Dec 20171h 17min
32: A cyclist’s guide to the weight room
We cyclists can get a little lost in the weight room. We are joined by Jess Elliott, who is the sports performance coach and biomechanist at the University of Colorado Sports Medicine and Performance ...
30 Okt 20171h 9min
31: How to avoid illness (or just cope with it)
Illness can be a big setback for cyclists at all levels. What causes us to get sick, and how do we avoid it? If we train too hard, will it ruin our immune system, or can we power through it and ride w...
24 Okt 201752min
30: Myth Busters: Why we can’t talk about lactic acid
Coach Trevor Connor and Caley Fretz examine the chemistry that occurs in our muscles while riding and racing. They talk to Dr. Iñigo San Millán, who is the director of Colorado University’s exercise p...
17 Okt 201759min
29: The future of bikes with Dan Cavallari and Kristen Legan
The VeloNews Fast Talk podcast is your source for the best advice and most interesting insight on what it takes to become a better cyclist. Listen in as VeloNews columnist Trevor Connor and editor Cal...
10 Okt 20171h 4min
