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Back to SearchIs FTP dead?
Episode 33
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…
Published on 8 years ago
A cyclist’s guide to the weight room
Episode 32
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…
Published on 8 years, 1 month ago
How to avoid illness (or just cope with it)
Episode 31
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 …
Published on 8 years, 2 months ago
Myth Busters: Why we can’t talk about lactic acid
Episode 30
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 …
Published on 8 years, 2 months ago
The future of bikes
Episode 29
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 Ca…
Published on 8 years, 2 months ago
Why we need an off-season with Dr. Andy Pruitt
Episode 28
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. Taking time off can feel strange, but it’s absolutely neces…
Published on 8 years, 2 months ago
Who can you trust for training advice?
Episode 27
Who should you trust? How can you verify? There’s a lot of training advice out there, often contradictory, so what’s the best way for an athlete figure out what to do? We are joined by pro cyclist Se…
Published on 8 years, 3 months ago
Cramping myths debunked
Episode 26
For decades (almost a century, in fact), we’ve been told that cramping is caused by electrolyte imbalance or bad hydration. But new science suggests that this probably isn’t why you cramp during exer…
Published on 8 years, 4 months ago
A deep dive on tires and pressure
Episode 25
The difference between a fast tire and a slow tire can be ten or more watts. So how should you optimize your tire selection and tire pressure? The science behind fast tires has evolved rapidly in rec…
Published on 8 years, 4 months ago
Surviving a long season like a pro
Episode 24
Is it possible to stay fit and fast all year round? We talk to former pro and team director Mike Creed about the toll that cycling takes on a body. He also discusses the mentality required to endure …
Published on 8 years, 5 months ago