FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

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Solving cycling mysteries one spreadsheet at a time! Cycling science thru evidence not dogma including: aero savings, rolling resistance, power curves, turbo training, pacing, timetrials, power based training, FTP testing, exercise physiology. Occassionally we will try and bust a cycling myth. This is an independent channel not taking sponsorship and hence views are those of FFT only. Have a great ride! FASTFITNESSTIPS LINKS ➞ Patreon Exclusive Content: www.patreon.com/fastfitnesstips ➞ Facebook Page www.facebook.com/fastfitnesstipsonline/ ➞ Twitter twitter.com/fitnessradar ➞ Coach Alex www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008594356184 ➞ Strava www.strava.com/athletes/wattsup ➞ New website www.fastfitness.tips

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How to fool your brain to exercise beyond exhaustion (aka the science of "shut up legs")

How to fool your brain to exercise beyond exhaustion (aka the science of "shut up legs") FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

8.8K views - 5 years ago

Challenge yourself with the 'Streak' statistic: what is yours?

Challenge yourself with the 'Streak' statistic: what is yours? FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

4.2K views - 5 years ago

Top 10 Superbikes You Have Never Heard Of!

Top 10 Superbikes You Have Never Heard Of! FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

86.9K views - 5 years ago

How to avoid blowing your budget on an OSPW or expensive bike (unless you want to!)

How to avoid blowing your budget on an OSPW or expensive bike (unless you want to!) FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

7.1K views - 5 years ago

Top 5 Worst and Best Superbikes Revealed (with Aero data)

Top 5 Worst and Best Superbikes Revealed (with Aero data) FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

204.5K views - 5 years ago

The secret to going fast on a gravel bike (featuring DK200)

The secret to going fast on a gravel bike (featuring DK200) FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

36.9K views - 5 years ago

The truth about superbikes (are manufacturers being honest with us about being 6% faster)?

The truth about superbikes (are manufacturers being honest with us about being 6% faster)? FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

65.6K views - 5 years ago

Chain waxing and lubes revisited (15min grunge method is not a marginal gain)

Chain waxing and lubes revisited (15min grunge method is not a marginal gain) FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

33.1K views - 5 years ago

The spectacular rise of ebikes is undeniable: BUT do they help fitness?

The spectacular rise of ebikes is undeniable: BUT do they help fitness? FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

3.1K views - 5 years ago

How good are you really? What is your cycling phenotype?

How good are you really? What is your cycling phenotype? FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

8.2K views - 6 years ago

How to review your annual progress as an athlete (and plan to smash your 2020 goals!)

How to review your annual progress as an athlete (and plan to smash your 2020 goals!) FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

3.3K views - 6 years ago

Overtraining, overreaching and fitness metrics TSS CTL ATL EXPLAINED (aka Fatigue science)

Overtraining, overreaching and fitness metrics TSS CTL ATL EXPLAINED (aka Fatigue science) FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

38.6K views - 6 years ago

Which Cycling Training App is Best? Should you chose Zwift vs Sufferfest vs TrainerRoad?

Which Cycling Training App is Best? Should you chose Zwift vs Sufferfest vs TrainerRoad? FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

29.7K views - 6 years ago

Muscle fibre science and myths that athletes need to know

Muscle fibre science and myths that athletes need to know FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

11.9K views - 6 years ago

You vs Filippo Ganna 🏆 World Record (aka Science of the 4000m Pursuit)

You vs Filippo Ganna 🏆 World Record (aka Science of the 4000m Pursuit) FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

95.9K views - 6 years ago

Are carbon soles on cycling road or mtb shoes worth it? [+ Giveaway!]

Are carbon soles on cycling road or mtb shoes worth it? [+ Giveaway!] FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

20.5K views - 6 years ago

Are ceramic bearings in bottom brackets (like ceramicspeed BB) worth it?

Are ceramic bearings in bottom brackets (like ceramicspeed BB) worth it? FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

48.2K views - 6 years ago

Optimize your training all year around using periodization science!

Optimize your training all year around using periodization science! FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

10.2K views - 6 years ago

Announcing a new coaching platform from Bereda // and the new FFT online coaching package

Announcing a new coaching platform from Bereda // and the new FFT online coaching package FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

2.1K views - 6 years ago

Which is best: HIIT vs Threshold vs Polarized vs Base Training: the science

Which is best: HIIT vs Threshold vs Polarized vs Base Training: the science FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

170.9K views - 6 years ago

Is drafting a team car cheating in professional cycling? (Nils Eekhoff) // Competition results

Is drafting a team car cheating in professional cycling? (Nils Eekhoff) // Competition results FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

7.3K views - 6 years ago

When is a road bike faster than a TT/Tri bike? The Science // GIVEAWAY

When is a road bike faster than a TT/Tri bike? The Science // GIVEAWAY FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

11.5K views - 6 years ago

CeramicSpeed Chainless Driven "3% faster" Claim *Busted*

CeramicSpeed Chainless Driven "3% faster" Claim *Busted* FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

70.9K views - 6 years ago

Ten marginal gains worth exactly 1 watt (that you might not know)

Ten marginal gains worth exactly 1 watt (that you might not know) FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

35.6K views - 6 years ago

Peloton bike: files for IPO but here is the truth about how much it really costs!

Peloton bike: files for IPO but here is the truth about how much it really costs! FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

4.9K views - 6 years ago

How to recover from muscle soreness (science of DOMS)

How to recover from muscle soreness (science of DOMS) FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

16.9K views - 6 years ago

Why cycling is actually good for the environment (aka Why Clarkson is wrong!)

Why cycling is actually good for the environment (aka Why Clarkson is wrong!) FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

4.4K views - 6 years ago

FREE Aero & comfort bike position advice from a photo (using MotionYsis.com)

FREE Aero & comfort bike position advice from a photo (using MotionYsis.com) FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

8.1K views - 6 years ago

What is the difference between a sprinter and a climber in the TdF? The science

What is the difference between a sprinter and a climber in the TdF? The science FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

36.8K views - 6 years ago

Variability index | normalized power | discs for slower riders | explained in 5mins each

Variability index | normalized power | discs for slower riders | explained in 5mins each FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

3.5K views - 6 years ago

Why your CeramicSpeed (or other) OSPW will cost you watts due to aero drag

Why your CeramicSpeed (or other) OSPW will cost you watts due to aero drag FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

67.3K views - 6 years ago

What is the perfect tyre size (and pressure) on any road/gravel/cobbles (using fft.tips/surface)?

What is the perfect tyre size (and pressure) on any road/gravel/cobbles (using fft.tips/surface)? FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

17.7K views - 6 years ago

Cycling Myths: Wide tyres roll faster *because of a fat contact patch shape* REALLY?

Cycling Myths: Wide tyres roll faster *because of a fat contact patch shape* REALLY? FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

208.6K views - 6 years ago

Science of how Victor Campenaerts lost Giro Stage 9 after a heart-breaking mechanical despite 425w

Science of how Victor Campenaerts lost Giro Stage 9 after a heart-breaking mechanical despite 425w FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

4.1K views - 6 years ago

Introducing intervals.icu amazing *free* training analysis software (more sign ups at midnight GMT)

Introducing intervals.icu amazing *free* training analysis software (more sign ups at midnight GMT) FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

21.6K views - 6 years ago

Turbo-training 45min motivational footage (no music) similar to Sufferfest workout

Turbo-training 45min motivational footage (no music) similar to Sufferfest workout FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

4.7K views - 6 years ago

How to find the best Crank Length using Science (effect on position, torque, cadence & bikefit)

How to find the best Crank Length using Science (effect on position, torque, cadence & bikefit) FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

133.4K views - 7 years ago

Science of how body height affects cycling speed (why climbers are small and sprinters are tall)

Science of how body height affects cycling speed (why climbers are small and sprinters are tall) FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

166K views - 7 years ago

Should you draft on a climb? Uphill drafting Science!

Should you draft on a climb? Uphill drafting Science! FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

15.3K views - 7 years ago

Cable Science! Should you worry about wasted watts from your messy bike cables?

Cable Science! Should you worry about wasted watts from your messy bike cables? FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

45.5K views - 7 years ago

Top 12 Ultimate Road Bikes of 2018/2019! Mega Countdown!

Top 12 Ultimate Road Bikes of 2018/2019! Mega Countdown! FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

78.9K views - 7 years ago

Treadmill science! What is the equivalent grade to running outside?

Treadmill science! What is the equivalent grade to running outside? FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

11.1K views - 7 years ago

Coffee & Caffeine Science! Does it help performance?

Coffee & Caffeine Science! Does it help performance? FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

7.3K views - 7 years ago

Fueling Science! How to pace your cycling to avoid bonking (free Bonking Calculator!)

Fueling Science! How to pace your cycling to avoid bonking (free Bonking Calculator!) FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

26.6K views - 7 years ago

Why this years most innovative bike (Ribble endurance SLe ebike ) could also be the most irritating

Why this years most innovative bike (Ribble endurance SLe ebike ) could also be the most irritating FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

21.7K views - 7 years ago

Which road bike would you buy from this Cycleshow 2018 shortlist? You decide

Which road bike would you buy from this Cycleshow 2018 shortlist? You decide FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

17.1K views - 7 years ago

Women's World Hour Record: Geek Analysis & Velodrome Calculator

Women's World Hour Record: Geek Analysis & Velodrome Calculator FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

4.5K views - 7 years ago

Can you run your bike tyre with no air? Two products say yes you can!

Can you run your bike tyre with no air? Two products say yes you can! FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

19K views - 7 years ago

Saddle Tilt Science! (inc Torso & Hip Angle). Is there an optimal angle for comfort & aero?

Saddle Tilt Science! (inc Torso & Hip Angle). Is there an optimal angle for comfort & aero? FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

617.3K views - 7 years ago

Fitbit Charge 3 First Look: Top 10 Best and 10 Worst Features of Watch + Software

Fitbit Charge 3 First Look: Top 10 Best and 10 Worst Features of Watch + Software FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

95.7K views - 7 years ago

New Superbike Bike Day (spoiler: its disc)! (and 2 free spreadsheets)

New Superbike Bike Day (spoiler: its disc)! (and 2 free spreadsheets) FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

6.7K views - 7 years ago

2019 Aero Hyperbikes with no visible cables: cycling's hottest trend!

2019 Aero Hyperbikes with no visible cables: cycling's hottest trend! FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

34.7K views - 7 years ago

Four simple but amazing chain maintenance tools (& missing link tutorial)

Four simple but amazing chain maintenance tools (& missing link tutorial) FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

4.8K views - 7 years ago

Q-factor Science! The most important bike metric you've never heard of!

Q-factor Science! The most important bike metric you've never heard of! FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

47.4K views - 7 years ago

The world's best groupset (that no one can actually use)? Shimano XTR M9100 made from Unobtainium

The world's best groupset (that no one can actually use)? Shimano XTR M9100 made from Unobtainium FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

73.5K views - 7 years ago

How many watts are lost from your worn chain? (aka measuring chain wear)

How many watts are lost from your worn chain? (aka measuring chain wear) FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

13.8K views - 7 years ago

Aero Drag Science: watts saving drafting in paceline or chain-gang

Aero Drag Science: watts saving drafting in paceline or chain-gang FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

6.5K views - 8 years ago

Was Bradley Wiggins or Team Sky Guilty? The facts so far

Was Bradley Wiggins or Team Sky Guilty? The facts so far FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

12.2K views - 8 years ago

Stem Science! How many watts does a slammed stem save?

Stem Science! How many watts does a slammed stem save? FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

111.7K views - 8 years ago

Integrated ROAD e-Bikes with Hidden Motors: game changer or just a massive cheat?

Integrated ROAD e-Bikes with Hidden Motors: game changer or just a massive cheat? FastFitnessTips: Cycling Science!

120.1K views - 8 years ago