Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchCold, bare legs make you dumb, not tough
Episode 7
Why do you need to cover your legs when it’s cold? It’s not about comfort, it’s about getting the most out of your training. We dig into the physiology behind pedaling in cold weather and offer up a …
Published on 8 years, 9 months ago
Like it or not, you should be lifting
Episode 6
Is it enough to just ride your bike for training? In this episode of Fast Talk, we explain why serious cyclists should be spending time in the gym, incorporating weight lifting into their weekly prog…
Published on 8 years, 9 months ago
How much speed can $2,000 buy?
Episode 5
Can you buy speed? Yes, if you spend wisely. Fretz and Connor are joined by tech experts Dan Cavallari and Kristen Legan, and they try to answer a simple hypothetical: If you have $2,000 to spend and…
Published on 8 years, 10 months ago
The myth of the useless HR monitor
Episode 4
You thought you could ditch that heart rate strap since you bought a power meter? Think again. In episode 4, coach Trevor Connor and editor Caley Fretz are joined by one of the world’s leading cyclin…
Published on 8 years, 10 months ago
How to structure your training plan
Episode 3
Episode 3 is all about execution of solid training program with limited time. The theme remains the same as episode 2, but the discussion moves from theory to practice. Precisely how should you struc…
Published on 8 years, 11 months ago
High vs. low intensity
Episode 2
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, 11 months ago
Why you aren’t a pro
Episode 1
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, 11 months ago