Mi Duole Cycling Podcast: Recent Episodes
Utah's oldest cycle team (est. 1984)
The Mi Duole Cycling Team was established in 1984 and is one of the longest established road cycling clubs in Utah. This podcast celebrates all things cycling in Utah! Exploring people, places, races and more.
In this episode, Stu and Chip talk with Jason Munns, the new Executive Director of the Utah NICA Cycling League, about how youth mountain biking is transforming lives and communities in Utah. Jason shares his journey from small-town BMX kid and engineer to founding the Box Elder Composite team and now leading a league of 7,400+ student-athletes. The conversation covers the unique culture of NICA—its focus on inclusivity, personal growth, and “meeting kids where they’re at”—along with favorite race and coaching memories, mental health wins, and what makes riding bikes such a powerful lifelong activity. They also discuss Utah’s outsized role in the national NICA landscape, trail access and community impact, new ideas like adventure/“party” laps and pit-zone games to bring more fun to race days, and big upcoming events including Western Regionals and the World Cup at Soldier Hollow, where NICA riders may get a taste of the world stage.
Sam Gray was born in Orange, CA. The oldest of six boys, growing up felt like living in a locker room: sweaty and loud. If the walls could speak, the gashes would tell tales of baseball impacts and errant fists. He finished high school in Springville, UT, where he and his friends spent their days skurfing canals and blowing stuff up.
The black sheep of the family, he became the “art freak,” studying graphic design and graduating from the BYU Design BFA program. He’s spent years nurturing a successful design career, specializing in branding and brand strategy, but unfortunately, he peaked way back in high school when he was chosen to create the Springville High red devil logo (which is still in use today, and can be found on every trailer hitch cap and bumper sticker in town). He once got out of a speeding ticket while in city limits because of this claim to fame.
After graduating from college, he took a wife and moved to NYC to be a big shot designer. They only lived in the city long enough to become addicted to Fairway bagels, which ruined their expectations of bagels for life. They soon moved to the Bay Area, bouncing around Berkeley and Oakland for almost a decade. They popped out three kids, and somewhere along the way, Sam found his one true love: cycling.
Sam started with a thrifted road bike in the hills above Berkeley, eating asphalt several times. When the family moved to Utah, he set his sights on the canyons and forced his wife to buy a house on Wasatch Blvd for easy access. He then spent their life savings on bikes and gear, and especially APPAREL. But, at least he looks good doing it.
Adam, a 54‑year‑old Utah native and 10‑time LOTOJA finisher, joins Stuart to share how cancer, divorce, and a late start in endurance sports led him to a life centered on health, community, and time outside. From his daughter Lauren’s heartfelt introduction to stories of hot‑springs trips, near‑miss hikes, and long race days with his kids as crew, Adam reflects on resilience, self‑care, and why he keeps showing up on the bike year after year.
In this episode, Stuart and Chip catch up with professional gravel and mountain bike racer Melissa “Mel” Rollins as she reflects on a transformative few years. Mel shares how she went from working as a chemist in a kidney stone lab to betting on herself, quitting her full-time job, and ultimately winning Leadville in 2024. She talks candidly about the mental side of that leap—dealing with pressure, redefining her goals after a dream result, and learning to see herself as more than “just” a Leadville specialist. Mel walks through her 2025 season goals (from winning a sprint finish to conquering singletrack), the crash that left her with two broken wrists, and how she came back stronger. The conversation then looks ahead to Cape Epic 2026, where Mel will team up with world champion Kate Courtney. She explains how the pairs format works, what it takes to race eight brutal days in South Africa, what she’s learning from training with Kate, and how she uses process goals, preparation, and adaptability as her “superpowers” on race day. Along the way, you’ll hear stories of long-distance love across time zones, tent camping in South Africa, mid‑valley community roots, and what it really feels like to chase big, scary dreams with your whole heart.
In this episode, Stuart sits down with Mitch for an intimate deep dive into how an everyday athlete builds an extraordinary life around the bike. You’ll hear how Mitch went from thinking road bikes were “for old people” to riding 11 straight years of Lotoja, finishing with the lead group in Masters 35B with a 9:10 time, and what he’s learned along the way about training without a formal plan, early-morning discipline, and using Strava segments to chase that 1% better every day. Mitch shares how riding with his dad shaped both his cycling and their relationship, how he balances big rides with being a loan officer, husband, and dad of three, why loyalty and positivity are his core values, and the power of team community to make suffering on the bike something you actually look forward to.
New for 2026 we want to launch a team ride calendar. Ryan Welch and Stuart discuss the details behind how it will work and what we can look forward to.
Join us for an inspiring episode as we sit down with Kris—known to many as "Kris Crash"—to explore his journey through the highs and lows of cycling, coaching, and life. Kris shares stories of childhood adventures, balancing career and family, and his remarkable comeback after a major biking accident. With honesty and humor, he highlights the powerful role of teamwork, perseverance, and the importance of focusing on what you can control. Whether you're a fellow cyclist or just looking for real-life motivation, this conversation is packed with lessons on resilience, perspective, and finding joy in the ride.
This podcast episode features a lively conversation with the new owners of First Endurance, Ryan and Johnny, who share the brand’s rich legacy in sports nutrition and their personal journeys from passionate athletes to business partners. They discuss their commitment to authenticity, quality, and community—emphasizing transparency in product formulation and a deep investment in supporting endurance athletes both locally and nationally. The episode blends stories about memorable rides, the process of acquiring the business, and their vision for strengthening the brand’s connection with the athlete community, concluding with goals for future engagement and continued innovation.
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jessica Nelson, a passionate cyclist, dedicated academic, and proud mother of three. In this episode, Jessica shares her journey from early rides with her family to becoming the highest American finisher at Gravel Worlds in Europe. We dive into how she balances cycling at a high level with her career and family life, the support and camaraderie of the cycling community, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. Whether you’re a cycling enthusiast or just love stories of perseverance and growth, you’ll be inspired by Jessica’s story.
Dive into this inspiring episode as Stuart Anderson sits down with endurance athlete Matt Golden for a candid, wide-ranging conversation. From early morning training routines and cross-country triumphs to crashing bikes and bouncing back from injuries, Matt shares the highs and lows of his journey in running, cycling, and triathlon. Along the way, enjoy memorable anecdotes—like the infamous Smeagol impression, creative team nicknames, and heartwarming stories of perseverance. Whether you’re an athlete or just love a good story of grit, community, and personal growth, you’ll find plenty of insights, laughs, and wisdom in this engaging podcast.
Dive into this inspiring episode of the Mi Duole Podcast featuring Joe Cardon, a passionate cyclist, dedicated community leader, and faithful listener of the show. Joe shares his journey from childhood rides in Idaho and Washington to becoming the president of Zone Five, one of Utah's vibrant cycling teams. Listen as he recounts personal stories of mentorship, including how friends and seasoned cyclists like Rob Stratton helped fuel his love for the sport. The discussion covers pivotal moments—like Joe’s first 200-mile LOTOJA race, the highs and lows of leadership, and the rewarding camaraderie found in the cycling community. Whether you’re a cycling enthusiast or enjoy tales of personal growth and community, this episode offers valuable insights, funny anecdotes, and genuine passion for the sport.
In Episode 126 of the Mi Duke Podcast, we welcome Justin Spangler for an in-depth, inspiring recap of his triumphant overal victory at the 2025 LOTOJA cycling event. Justin shares his journey—from setting bold goals and rigorous training, through overcoming setbacks, to the thrill and teamwork of race day. The conversation explores the strategy behind the win, key moments and challenges on the course, and the powerful role of friendship and community in reaching big dreams. Listeners will also hear about Justin’s post-race opportunities, including an invite to the USA Cycling Team Camp and new KOM achievements. This episode is a testament to perseverance, preparation, and the support that fuels extraordinary accomplishments in cycling and beyond.
Nick is a rider who proves that passion, persistence, and maybe a touch of stubbornness can take you pretty far—whether that’s up a Wasatch climb at sunrise or across the finish line at Leadville.
He grew up in Salt Lake City as the oldest of three kids. He earned his Eagle Scout, served an LDS mission in Milan, Italy, earned his Economics degree from the U and MBA from Westminster. He even found time to volunteer at the 2006 Turin Winter Olympics, supporting the U.S. Olympic Team with athlete services and translation. He’s been with Optum for 23 years, working his way up from sales to Director of Business Operations, and I think he’d tell you the reason he’s stayed so long is because of the people and relationships.
He’s been married to his wife, Jennilynn, for 17 years - and she keeps him fueled with plenty of baked goods. He is a proud dad of two (one through fertility treatments and one through adoption), and shares his home with Bella, a 5-year-old St. Bernard who probably weighs more than all of his bikes combined.
He’s been passionate about sports since he was young. He ran track and cross country, once ran a marathon, finishing in 4hrs and 4 min, and swore ‘never again,’ and eventually found his true love in cycling. Since then, he’s tackled countless endurance events—multiple century rides, six LOTOJAs, Steamboat Springs Gravel, and most recently, the Leadville 100 MTB. Nick is so grateful for the Mi Duole team. Riding with them has pushed him to grow as a cyclist while also creating meaningful friendships that extend beyond the bike.
Around the house, he’s known as the guy who fills the garage with bikes, never stops talking about cycling, and occasionally finishes a project or two in between rides.
Passionate, disciplined, and just stubborn enough to keep pushing through the hard stuff is what makes him such a strong rider and a great husband and father.
Join hosts Stuart Anderson and Spencer Chipping as they explore the incredible world of Wasatch Adaptive Sports, an organization dedicated to empowering athletes with disabilities. In this inspiring podcast, you'll hear firsthand stories from remarkable athletes like Mike Ricci, learn about the organization's mission, and discover how adaptive sports transform lives. We'll dive into the journey of Wasatch Adaptive Sports, their community impact, and the incredible resilience of athletes who challenge perceived limitations. Whether you're interested in adaptive sports, community support, or simply love hearing stories of human triumph, this episode offers an intimate look at how passion, determination, and support can create extraordinary opportunities for athletes of all abilities.
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In Episode 123, we dive deep into the world of Alec Crestani, a multifaceted cyclist who seamlessly blends family, work, and athletic passion. From his early days of BMX and motocross to becoming a dedicated road and mountain cyclist, Alec shares his unique journey of balancing entrepreneurship, fatherhood, and cycling. Learn how he trains for challenging events like Point 2 Point and LOTOJA while launching a startup and raising three young boys. With candid insights about personal growth, team dynamics, and his philosophy of "spinning plates," Alec offers an inspiring look at what it means to pursue excellence without losing sight of what truly matters. Whether you're a cyclist, entrepreneur, or simply someone seeking motivation, this episode promises to energize and inspire.
Join Stuart Anderson and Andrew Richards as they dive deep into a candid conversation about life, cycling, and navigating the complex terrain of family, work, and personal passions. Andrew shares his journey from a casual athlete to an Ironman competitor, revealing the challenges of balancing professional ambitions with family commitments and athletic pursuits.
This episode offers an intimate look at Andrew's experiences with the Mi Duole cycling team, his memorable rides through Utah's stunning landscapes, and the personal growth that comes from endurance sports. From a hilarious deer encounter during a canyon descent to insights about maintaining fitness through different life stages, Andrew provides honest reflections on staying motivated, supporting family, and finding joy in life's challenging moments. Whether you're a cyclist, an endurance athlete, or someone seeking inspiration for balancing multiple responsibilities, this conversation offers valuable perspectives and heartfelt storytelling.
Doug Owens was born and raised in Salt Lake City and graduated from the University of Utah and Yale Law School. He and his wife Cynthia Smart Owens have four children and are proud to call Millcreek their home.
As an attorney, Doug has three decades' experience resolving complex commercial, environmental, and employment issues. Twenty-five years ago, Doug took two years off from his career to stay home with three little boys while Cynthia finished medical residency. Cynthia currently practices medicine at St. Mark’s Hospital.
Doug is committed to improving education, keeping Utah’s economy strong, protecting our air, and preserving the places that make Utah special.
Doug is the founder of Utah Outdoor Partners, a non-profit organization launched to raise awareness of the value of Utah's outdoors and promote the creation of parks, trails and other recreation infrastructure to keep pace with population growth.
Eric grew up in Boise, Idaho, where he enjoyed most outdoor activities, but skiing quickly established itself as the favorite. Mountain biking made a brief bid for his affection, but it wasn’t until he joined a road biking group in the Bay Area about a decade ago that things really escalated. Since then, he’s rotated through a series of hobbies involving expensive equipment and varying degrees of personal risk, including road biking, mountain biking, and, more recently, backcountry skiing.
A regular resident of the “pain cave,” Eric operates under the firm belief that happiness is merely the reward for those willing to suffer for it. When not testing the limits of what the human body should reasonably tolerate, he’s experimenting with clean eating trends and cold plunging in the freezing creek behind our house. His ideal vacation involves both biking and skiing on the same day, presumably to avoid any risk of relaxation.
Eric finds great joy in the Mi Duole riding group, where shared objectives and mild lunacy seamlessly co-exist.
This episode features an in-depth conversation with Brandon Nelson, also known as "Noodle Nelson". Listeners will learn about Brandon's journey into cycling, including how he was initially reluctant but grew to be passionate about the sport. He shares his competitive background, his weight loss story, and the strong cycling community he's found in his hometown of Idaho Falls. Brandon discusses his racing plans, his impressive achievements in events like Loaded Joe, and his love for the social and data-driven aspects of cycling. The episode also covers Brandon's Zwift setup and involvement in virtual racing leagues. Listeners will gain insight into Brandon's approach to content creation and his desire to promote a positive image of cycling. Overall, this episode provides an engaging look at Brandon's cycling life and the factors that have contributed to his success and enjoyment of the sport.
In this episode, we sit down with Matthew Lefthand, a mental health therapist who has taken the cycling world by storm in record-breaking fashion. Despite only getting into the sport in 2022, Matthew has already accomplished feats that leave even the most seasoned cyclists in awe. From riding over 500 miles in a single event to averaging an astounding 30,000 miles per year, Matthew's drive, mental toughness, and ability to push his physical limits are truly remarkable. We dive deep into Matthew's story - from his dramatic weight loss journey to his transition from running to cycling - and unpack his training philosophy centered around the power of Zone 2 work. But the real highlight is hearing Matthew's own words on the mindset that propels him forward, including the mantra "it's up to your will, not your legs" that has carried him through some of the sport's toughest challenges. With big plans for 2025, including tackling some of the most grueling ultra-endurance events, this is a must-listen episode for anyone fascinated by the limits of human potential. Prepare to be inspired by the story of cycling's newest phenom.
Some of you may remember our dear friend Taylor Cannon who left us high and dry for the "greener grass" of California several years ago. Well, he is back, but sadly no longer the fastest cyclist in his family. Currently sitting 42nd overall and 2 places ahead of his pops is none other then 14 year old phenom, Stockton Cannon.
A 14 year old getting up at 4:30 AM day after day to race bikes is the ultimate sigma rizz no cap. Stockton rides for his high school MTB team and set the fastest time trial of any freshman ever this year. With a goal of making it into the Lifetime Grand Prix in a couple years, the future is bright for Stockton.
Perhaps when we see him on the podium of Unbound he will say, "I'd like to thank the Holiday Tour de Duole for teaching me all that I know about riding bikes."
Keep it up, Stockton! You got this.
The story of Bolt Skin & Shave. We interview Adam Barker from Bolt, discussing the creation and growth of the brand. Adam shares his journey from photography to launching Bolt, a product line catering to men who shave their legs. He details the challenges, including raising $50,000, designing a unique razor, and the emotional toll of being a solo founder. Bolt has shipped nearly 1,100 orders, with a projected six-figure revenue in its first year. Key products include the Bolt Performance Razor, exfoliating leg scrub, shave butter, post-shave lotion, and CBD recovery balm. Adam emphasizes the importance of intentional design and premium quality in his products.
Adam was born in 1973 and grew up in a modest home in Sandy Utah. He is the second child of 5 children and the first son. He grew up playing baseball until high school when he switched over to playing golf. He attended Alta High School in Sandy and then BYU where he received his BA, Masters of Accountancy and Law degree combining all three programs in order to graduate in 7 years. After his first year at BYU he served a two year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Seoul Korea.
Adam met his wife Tracy while serving in the same mission and married around a year after returning home. They have 3 girls and twin boys. He had his first daughter his first year in law school and his second his last year of law school. He graduated second in his class. They moved to San Diego where he started his career at Latham and Watkins. He worked in Big Law for 12 years doing real estate private equity. He and his family moved back to Salt Lake in 2012 when Adam joined Bridge Investment Group, an alternative investment management firm with headquarters in Sandy.
In Episode 115 of the Mi Duole podcast, hosts Stuart and Andy Compas interview Adam O'Farrell. Adam, a seasoned cyclist, shares his journey from a demanding career in big law to becoming an avid cyclist post-retirement. He discusses his participation in various races, including the Breck Epic, Swiss Epic, and Cape Epic, and his experiences with nutrition and recovery. Adam emphasizes the importance of mental and physical recovery, the camaraderie within the cycling community, and the joy of riding with his family. He also highlights his favorite gear, such as a 10-battery charger, and his mantra for endurance: "pain is temporary."
Born and raised in Olympus Cove, Jon studied psychology at the University of Utah. He is an incredible athlete with a diverse background—from cross-country running in high school to playing rugby into his late 30’s. His journey into cycling began thanks to the encouragement of his friend (and teammate); Eric Lavin whose support gave Jon the confidence to get back on the bike.
Jon’s passion for cycling is matched by his big heart, which he takes to a literal level—his resting heart rate of 44 often sets off alarms in the ER. And Jon is no stranger to the ER…some may say he is a little accident prone, others would say he’s adventurous. Either way, Jon is a tough guy who is constantly looking to push his limits of both mind and body.
He’s a devoted father to three kids, two dogs, and husband to one lucky wife. Beyond his athleticism, Jon is passionate about mindset, consciousness, and the power of rewriting the limiting stories we tell ourselves. Jon is a deep thinker and loves to philosophize about, well, mostly everything.
Welcome to the Mi Duole podcast! Today, we’re thrilled to have Barrett Brandon, the CFO of Ventum, joining us. Barrett is not just a numbers guy; he’s a former professional triathlete who’s raced at the highest levels, bringing that competitive spirit and passion into his role at Ventum. His journey from the finish line to the boardroom is truly inspiring, and we’re excited to hear his insights on both racing and business. We’re incredibly grateful for the support Ventum provides to our team, and having Barrett here today is an honor. Let’s dive in and learn more about the man behind the brand!
Barrett Brandon, CFO of Ventum, discussed his transition from professional triathlete to business leader, emphasizing the importance of community and authenticity. He highlighted Ventum's new TT bike, The Tempest, and its marketing efforts at the Ironman in Kona. Brandon shared his journey from swimming to triathlon, his 11-year professional career, and his shift to gravel racing. He stressed the value of consistent effort and community engagement, noting Ventum's integration into Utah's cycling scene and its partnership with Lance Armstrong. Brandon also advised young athletes to enjoy the process and build lasting relationships.
Zach Calton is a professional bike racer who recently transitioned to racing and coaching full-time after previously working at Specialized. He discussed his victory at the 2024 Point to Point race, where he set a new course record. Zach shared his strategic approach and how he was able to pull away for the win.
Zach was recently invited to represent the United States at the Marathon World Championships, but was disappointed by the lack of support and funding provided by USA Cycling for the event. He feels this is an ongoing issue beyond just Olympic years. The hosts and Zach compared the difficulty of major endurance races like Leadville, Crusher, and Point to Point, with Zach considering Leadville to be the most challenging due to the extreme altitude.
As a participant in the Lifetime Grand Prix race series, Zach shared his thoughts on the recent changes to the format, including the reduction in the number of participants. He would prefer to see the series expand rather than contract. Zach detailed his current sponsors and equipment, riding Ventum and Yeti bikes with Shimano components. He emphasized the importance of consistency and enjoyment in cycling as advice for the team members. Overall, this was an insightful conversation providing a glimpse into the life of a top professional cyclist.
Greg Low is the VDC Subject Matter Expert at Autodeck, a design and construction company. Having gotten his Bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University, it is only fitting that he currently teaches in the Construction Management program there as an adjunct professor.
Greg was born and raised in Riverton, UT. With dedicated parents, Greg and the late Jan Low, they made sure his needs were well met, which included a tiny red bicycle made available for him and his 3 other siblings. He first sat on that tiny red bicycle at age 3, and hasn’t stopped peddling since! Unlike so many kids then and now, Greg never made time to watch tv after school; he was too busy zooming around the neighborhood either by himself or with friends.
Recreational biking led into the discovery of mountain biking then to the swift smooth world of road biking. He accomplished his first major bike ride, the MS 100, in Logan, UT on a rental bike. That experience guaranteed he would never do that again! He purchased his first bike soon after. With his own set of wheels, he’s ridden most, if not all of the local bike races. Some of which include: The Ultimate Challenge, Iron Lung, Salt to Saint, Rockwell Relay, and Tour de St. George. Over the span of eighteen years, he’s completed eleven full Lotoja races; taking second once, and first place three times.
Greg spends some of his free time helping coach the local youth mountain bike team, which he loves, especially since two of his kids ride. When he’s not at home in the hustle and bustle of managing various schedules and activities for five amazing kids, you can also find him either watching Survivor with his fabulous wife or taking his two doodle dogs to the park. You’ll know he had a good ride when he says, “it was magical!”
Scott is one of a kind , hard working, adventure seeking super human.
There’s nothing he won’t attempt and no Mountain he won’t climb. If there is an adventure to be had, Scott will figure out a way for it to happen. I joke that on his tombstone it will read “it’s going to be fine”.
When we were first dating, we were hiking in lake Powell. We ended up on a ledge looking down at the houseboat below. Scott said it would be quicker to just work our way down from there than hike all the way back. Placing my trust in Scott I went along with it. The route ended with a bit of a drop we had to negotiate. Little did I know that was the beginning of our adventures in life. While I tend to lean towards the safe side of our adventures together, Scott is always telling me “it will be fine”. It always is.
Scott likes to dream up and participate in long endurance mountain bike and gravel adventures. He has participated in P2P, Crusher, Lotoja, True Grit, and Dirty Dino. He likes to come up with his own choose your own adventure courses. I’m grateful to all the other crazy Mi Duole riders who are willing to indulge Scott in his antics on the bike.
There’s some crazy wiring going on his head, but I truly love the passion, dedication and grit Scott puts into everything he commits to in his life. The way he approaches his training is the same dedication he gives to his work and family. You would think there were 36 hours in a day the way Scott operates. I don’t know how but he gets it done. When our 10 year old wants to go on a bike ride he is there even though he’s been up since 5am and has already ridden a 30+ mile ride that day. Our son is also on the Skyline and Maybird Team. Scott is a proud dad to see 2 of our kids loving mountain biking. Our older adult daughters are also into running. I guess you could say we have grown into an adventure family.
Scott is a true athlete who dedicates his energy and time into his passion for adventure. We all love Scott at the Miles household and are So proud of him.
Kogel Bearings was established in 2013 in a 5x10 foot storage unit in Ard Kessels' adopted hometown of El Paso, TX.
The goals were clear from the beginning:
Make the high end bearings that fit a premium bike.
Develop specific seals for road and off road use, since they have different requirements.
Design a line of bottom brackets that will eliminate the use of adapters.
As a bike shop owner in Belgium, Ard had one big frustration: sending expensive bicycles out with the stock bearings that came with the frames or complete bikes.
We all understand that ball bearings are at the bottom of every spec sheet when product managers assemble bikes for the catalog and new model year, so it's almost a given that they are the cheapest available.
These Low-quality steel products tend to not gel well with the Belgian climate, where riding on wet roads is a given.
Following the motto "Just because it fits, doesn't make it right" has sent Kogel on a mission to develop a native solution for (almost) every combination of crank and frame.
Today, we are still fighting that battle. It seems that frame manufacturers have not grown tired of reinventing a hole in a frame.
In episode 108 of the Mi Duole cycling podcast, we're thrilled to welcome professional bike racer John Borstelmann. Hailing from Lincoln, Nebraska, John is a three-time Gravel Worlds Champion, having claimed the title in 2019, 2021, and 2023. His impressive resume includes podium finishes at some of the most grueling gravel races in the United States, such as the Dirty Kanza 200-mile (Unbound) and the Mid-South Gravel 100-mile. Off the bike, John is a multifaceted individual being an avid saxophonist and amateur bike mechanic. Join us as we delve into John's journey, his training strategies, recent Unbound performance and his passion for cycling on this exciting episode…
Meet the most interesting man in the Peloton, Ryan Wells. Ryan is one of the most outgoing, friendly, and genuine guys you’ll meet. Ryan grew up in the Olympus Cove neighborhood skating, playing the guitar, and working on his tan at his parent’s swimming pool. He went to high school at Skyline and later got both a degree and postgraduate degree from the University of Utah.
Ryan is living the life that many of us think about living when we are daydreaming on the bike. Ryan teaches during the school year and travels around the world cycling during the summer. As an example, in the past year, Ryan has biked in Austria, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, France, Spain, Mallorca, and the Canary Islands. Additionally, he has biked and attended several stages of the Giro, Tour de France, and Vuelta all within the last year. Ryan has been living in Spain during the 23/24 school year teaching English.
Ryan has followed his passions to the extreme. Ryan is passionate about learning, teaching, cycling, oh and the grateful dead. Ryan has leveraged his passion for learning and teaching to become one of the state of Utah’s best teachers. Ryan teaches Spanish at Taylorsville High School. He was awarded Teacher of the Year in Granite School District and nominated as Teacher of the Year by the State of Utah Board of Education. He’s followed his passion for cycling to become one of the most consistent and strongest cyclists on the team. Don’t let his 27-minute Emigration time fool you. Ryan is a freight train that will get his power to about 280 watts and just park it there for hours. He finished on the podium for Lotoja last year and he’s charging for the top spot this year.
If you are lucky enough to ride next to Ryan, be sure to chat with him about his favorite dead show or his favorite podcast. He’ll chat your ear off. He’s a great dude and I’m stoked he is part of the team.
In episode 106 of the Mi Duole Cycling Podcast, we are thrilled to introduce team member Jesse Loper. Jesse is an experienced adventurer with an impressive resume, having completed the grueling Leadville Mountain Bike Race three times. His passion for cycling extends across gravel, road, and mountain biking. Beyond his biking prowess, Jesse is also an accomplished outdoor photographer and a dedicated triathlete. Since joining the Mi Duole team in 2019, he has become an invaluable part of our cycling community. Tune in to hear Jesse's inspiring stories and insights from his diverse and adventurous life on two wheels.
Zac will be the first to deflect any attention or focus on him; however, we’re going to ignore his advice and let the team learn more about a man who I consider one of my best friends and an amazing human being.
Zac will introduce himself more in the podcast, but there are six things I really want the audience to know about him.
- Anyone who interacts with Zac comes to love him. He has had an extremely successful career because he can relate and build relationships with such a diverse group of people. Doesn’t matter if it’s a bunch of dudes who like to wear lycra or camo, they all love him.
- Zac has the nastiest feet on planet earth. I don’t know how he got so many girls in high school and college with those things. Imagine having a continuous callous on the bottom of your foot. That’s exactly what the bottom of his feet are.
- Zac is old school tough. I can’t think of time Zac didn’t finish something he started; whether its running Rim to Rim to Rim, Ironman, P2P, Leadville, LOTOJA or a marathon, he finishes.
- Zac is an amazing Father. Being the Father of 5 kids requires a lot of sacrifice, patience, selflessness, and love. He embodies all of these. I still remember when Zac found out his 4th and 5th were twins. He manned up, took responsibility, and is giving those kids an amazing life.
- Zac is hilarious. I often play this game with Zac where I ask for his opinion on a random event or subject. He ends up taking it somewhere unexpected and makes me laugh every single time.
- Zac is faithful and loyal. Zac is faithful to his family, friends, and God. If I were stuck or in trouble somewhere, I know Zac would drop everything to come and get me. There are certain dudes who you would want to be in a fox hole with. Zac is that guy.
I won’t embarrass Zac any further out of concern that he will literally end this podcast prematurely; however, I’ve spent literally thousands of miles with Zac in Glacier, Whistler, the Grand Canyon Kauai, Carmel, Leadville, Moab, Jackson, St George and more. Those are some of my most cherished memories. He’s a tremendous example for me and somebody I consider a dear friend. (Taylor Cannon)
AJ has been riding & racing bikes since before most of the podcast audience was born. But he’s so much more than a talented cyclist. He’s one of the most driven, goal-oriented people you’ll meet and he’s a natural leader, both on and off the bike. He’s raced hundreds of races, (some years more than 50 races!) & he truly enjoys racing but he loves to mentor young cyclists even more. He ran a junior development team for Hangar 15 & it was one of the most fun & rewarding things he’s done. When he’s not out putting in the hours & watts on the bike, he’s leading huge teams & projects for CHG Healthcare or he’s busy being the most supportive dad & husband. AJ is an excellent listener and is always willing to advise on matters of career, life and his favorite, bike race strategy!
When Jon decides to do something he doesn’t quit before it’s done. Jon’s journey into distance running commenced in 2005. He has since completed numerous races, both road and trail, with some detours for cycling along the way. His love for trail running grew as he got older (easier on his body) and met others that enjoyed exploring the nearby mountain trails. He likes to see how far he can push his body. When people ask him how he does it, how he runs so far and so fast he replies with a frustrating answer of, “you, just put one foot in front of the other.” This could be a motto for Jon’s life, reflecting his unwavering dedication and refusal to succumb to adversity. He has worked hard consistently from a very young age and doesn’t give up easily. He’s dedicated to what he does, and is loyal to his family, friends, and beliefs.
In preparation for running the 2023 Wasatch 100, Jon completed a solid block of training that included numerous long runs and a couple races. He sacrificed a lot of time and a lot of energy to training and strengthening his body to peak performance level. For race day, Jon set ambitious goals for each aid station, meticulously orchestrating every detail, from drop bags to crew supplies, in an effort to minimize the inevitable uncertainty. Jon had a goal of finishing the Wasatch 100 in under 24 hours and he crushed that goal, with the help of running angels (including his crew), finishing in 21 hours and 30ish minutes. He took third place overall. His friends and family are so very proud and are continuously in awe of his efforts and ability. His determination and strength are attributes that his three daughters learn from daily. His wonderful wife, Alison, can be seen at every aid station during whichever race, but may be quiet because she’s trying to hold back happy/proud tears every time she sees her runner.
If you know Jack, you know that anything he’s willing to invest time in is something he really cares about. Jack has an unwavering ability to set goals for himself and completely focus in and dedicate himself to achieving them. This stands true in his personal life as a husband and father to our two children, his professional life where he has to be one of the youngest people to be made partner at a reputable/legitimate venture capital fund- certainly in our region- and in his cycling career where 5 years into owning a bike he finished LoToJa as the 24th fastest rider ever.
I’m proud to say I got Jack into his cardio fitness era. When we met in 2014 I convinced him to start running with me in the mornings as it was something we could do together before work. Much to his chagrin, I even convinced him to run a couple of half marathons and wasatch steeple chase but in 2018 we decided to try out cycling together. We bought matching Pinarellos and spent the summer as two of the slowest people on the mountain. That position would clearly not cut it for Jack and his interest in cycling quickly spiraled.
Fast forward to 2024 - Our kitchen is now a science lab for his various nutritional supplements and the concoctions he mixes on a nightly basis. Our garage houses so many bikes, I’m fairly certain he’ll be parking on the street this summer to make room for more. And I’ve recently learned we’ll be spending our retirement driving a sag wagon around France for our competitive cyclist children.
But in all honesty, cycling has brought a lot of joy to our family and I love that he loves it as much as he does.
Shawn was born in Sheridan Wyoming. His love of bikes started early, he even won trophies racing BMX in elementary school.
When he was 12 they moved to Holladay where Shawn went to Oly Jr & graduated from Olympus High. Shawn has always been active, playing many sports like football and basketball. Believe it or not, he had to be an X when he played tackle football in junior high.
He went to Univ of Wyoming for a semester, and realized the sheltered Sheridan boy was not prepared for all that Laramie had to offer. He then went to the U for a quarter, spent two years in North Carolina, and then graduated from the U.
Shawn currently lives in Cottonwood Heights with his wife Emily; who is amazing, glorious, kind, thoughtful, and patient, along with their 3 boys.
Em’s family ran the Deseret News 10k one summer, then the Provo River half marathon, and Shawn’s love for endurance was born, as well as a dive into nutrition. He ran 13 marathons before switching to cycling. He has always had a method to his madness, whether it be getting faster or stronger, what he does has a purpose.
At certain times of the year, Shawn could have up to 6 jobs going on at one time. He’s currently working on a masters in Sport Analytics from Ole Miss, and looking to make a career transition to data analytics. So make sure you have your brown rice and beatles, and prepare to be enlightened by Shawn’s crazy mind.
From Kirby, “Shawn has been in the finance industry for 10 plus years, but has a love for statistics. When Shawn isn’t crunching numbers for FIS, he is running the statistics reporting for University of Utah sports programs as well as for the NFL Las Vegas Raiders. Fun facts, Shawn is a vegetarian and loves eating cactus. Because Shawn eats mostly plants, producing more gas, which you'll get to enjoy on group rides. There is little to no draft riding behind Shawn, perfect air foil. Shawn's mom, Jane, favorite friend is David Kirby. She loves a man with a mustache. True story.”
We're honored to have the indomitable Sarah Sturm gracing our podcast. From conquering challenging terrains to shattering records, Sarah's cycling journey is a testament to grit, determination, and an unwavering love for the sport. In this episode, we explore the highs and lows of her remarkable career, the challenges overcome, and the victories that have solidified her status as a cycling icon. Join us for an inspiring ride as we delve into the stories behind the victories, the resilience that defines her, and the lessons learned on the winding roads of life. Get ready for insights, laughter, and a dose of inspiration that will leave you reaching for your bike helmet and hitting the trails with newfound vigor!
Dean “the machine’ Walker is one of the greatest humans on Planet Earth! Although Dean may not be a Mi Duole OG, he is a cycling OG and fits right in with the Mi Duole tribe. Dean is a cycling legend in his own right and has notched his place in the annals of Mi Duole with putting the “O” in Stoopid, like many of us, with great cycling feats and concomitant cycling injuries. Dean has done Leadville at least 2 times. He cracked his pelvis when he crashed doing the Leadville warmup ride and then on a subsequent year’s Leadville training ride, broke several ribs when he decided to take a nap in a loamy patch of bushes in a hairpin on Armstrong, only to find a hidden tree stump underneath!
While Dean favors the mountain bike, with the Local Legend up the Rattlesnake hairpins, he is no stranger to the road. He has competed in several LOTOJA’s and is a regular up the summer Thursday Big Cottonwood/PC loop sufferfest. Dean has a penchant for sweet bikes, which include a custom hand-painted Open gravel whip from Italy. All of Dean’s cycling feats are inconsequential relative to the real man that he is.
Dean is a man of God and the most generous, loving, humble, kind person you will ever meet. And oh, by the way, did I mention that he’s an amazing surgeon? Dean is your go-go guys for shoulder, hip and knee replacements. I can now do head-shoulder-knees-and toes with the best of the 6 year olds! More importantly, Dean is a man of honor and integrity. He is a loyal friend and will offer you the jersey off his back whenever you need it.
I’m humbled so see how Dean is currently making a very sweet concoction of lemonade with the lemons he’s recently been given. Dean is a rock. Dean is your Wingman. He is a genuine friend and it is my honor to consider him one of my best friends. I present to you, Dean Walker; the man, they myth, and the OG of true Italian backyard brick oven pizza
"We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and innovative environment. UCL aims to provide Utah with a crit racing experience never seen before. Whether you are in your first year or a crit connoisseur UCL is the place for you."
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Sarah raced at the UCI Elite level from 2007-2021 and has been coaching since 2012. She uses her experience as a racer to combine a holistic, personal approach with science-based design. She works with athletes from all backgrounds and levels of experience, from new riders to pros and juniors to masters racers. She works with XC, endurance XC, ultra-endurance, enduro, road, gravel, touring, and cyclocross athletes. Sarah is a member of the Utah High School MTB League, board of directors.
Sarah is a USA Cycling and TrainingPeaks Level 2 Certified Coach. She began riding bikes when a torn ACL sidelined her from Nordic ski racing. Initially racing on the road, Sarah then transitioned off-road, racing in events from XC to endurance and ultra endurance, enduro, stage racing, cyclocross, and gravel from 2007-2021. She has raced around the world and as high as the World Cup Elite level.
Sarah uses her vast racing experience to inform her coaching, alongside cutting edge technology and analytics to dig into training data and customize coaching plans. She has coached riders to podiums at UCI elite and junior MTB and road events, NICA, Pro XCT, and State and National Championships. She has guided riders along the journey from amateur to contracted pros. She lives in Salt Lake City where the trails are abundant and the roads climb quiet mountain canyons.
https://kcyclingcoaching.com
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sarah@kcyclingcoaching.com
Joel Zenger is a man of many talents. He is a freak athlete who has trouble squeezing in rest days because he loves playing outside. Almost every day he is up at the crack of dawn to ski deep pow, bike, or trail run with his dog Milo. By 9:00 AM he’s traded his ski boots for Birkenstocks and works as an attorney. He’s got the brains and brawn! Joel is an incredible father to two kids who often join him on adventures. If you see Joel out on the trail, say hi! He’s a great adventure buddy if you can keep up with him.
Dan Draper founded Maybird in 2017 with his sons to provide an accessible youth development experience. Since then he has coached hundreds of young riders towards the ultimate goal of lifetime cycling participation. There’s never been a better time to start cycling. As high school mountain biking programs bring thousands of young people to the sport, we see an opportunity to take the next step; to elevate cycling from a hobby to a lifestyle. Maybird is more than a team, a riding group, or a tag on an Instagram post. Maybird is a community of passionate, healthy, and responsible humans. We see cycling as a conduit to better physical and mental health, community cohesion, and lifelong fulfillment. Because at the end of the day, the real magic of cycling has nothing to do with bikes, races, trails, or roads; it about making people’s lives better.
www.maybirdcycling.com
Meet Esma Taylor! Her journey in the cycling includes being a Specialized Ambassador Marketing Specialist and a professional racer for the Automatic Abus team - which leads her to live by the mantra: All the Bikes. All the Time! With a belief in the transformative power of sports, Esma recognizes the impact and lessons that the bike can have on shaping one's character and life. Her passions in the sport include: lowering barriers of entry, fostering inclusivity, and uniting her community through shared sporting experiences. As a seasoned advocate for athletes and riders nationwide, Esma brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Her skills in developing partnerships, multitasking, and executing diverse responsibilities with impeccable time management make her an invaluable asset to the cycling community, including Mi Duole. We love working with Esma! She embodies someone who loves.
Meet professional cyclist (and fellow Utahn), Truman Glasgow. We have admired Truman from afar the past few years as he moves up the ranks in every mountain bike and gravel races he races across the country. In 2023 Truman took home the victory at both Point 2 Point and The Wasatch All-Road. The dude knows how to win and in this podcast shares a bit of his story and motivation. Truman is wise and we are excited to see what's next for him in 2024!
Conceived on steeps of Marsac, Justin Spangler came into the world with a bang.
He was a BIG surprise to his parents and has been described as a “walking miracle” by his father in law. His favorite fact to share about his life is that he was the second fattest kid in his middle school, ask him to see the picture. A true rag to riches story, Justin rose from disparity as he started pursuing his dreams. He was very lucky to always be surrounded by good friends. These friends encouraged him to attend the University of Utah where he went on to become the Student Body President and a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity. That’s where he met his college sweetheart and now wife, Sarah Paul. Justin and Sarah have been married for 8 years and have two beautiful children, Ford and Adeline. Throughout their marriage, Justin has an epiphany every few years that he wants to get into a new hobby. That hobby quickly turns into an obsession. Justin is currently in his “Cycling Era”. His wife is hoping his next one will be his “handy man era” or “yard work era”.
Let’s quickly go through the Eras of Justin’s Life to help you understand how he got to where he is now:
The Eras of Justin: 1) Fat Kid Justin, aka “Juggin Nubs” as his childhood friends so lovingly nicknamed him.
2) Football Justin, where he lost the weight and had a massive growth spurt to 6’6”
3) Frat Boy Justin, where he sported a Zac Efron hairdo and everyone called him “Nubs” because of the missing fingers he wasn’t born with on his left hand.
4) Missionary Justin, where he served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Jackson Mississippi.
5) Student Body President Justin, perhaps the peak of his life. Marathon Justin, where he sustained many injuries and broken bones as a runner and was miraculously fast and quite often podiumed in the ever-too-fitting “Clydesdale” weight group.
6) Google Justin, where working for Google became his entire identity and favorite bragging right. And that takes us to his current era…
7) Cycling Justin, where sweet sweet Justin realized his ultimate life dream and calling in life of becoming a pro cyclist just a little too late but has decided to make it his top priority anyways.
All joking aside, Justin is a wonderful husband, father, and son. His family is so blessed to have him and love cheering him on!
Jameson was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is number two of five kids.
He spent his earlier childhood “way out south in the sticks” which is now called Sandy, Utah. It was there that he learned how to swim in his backyard pool, dressed up as underwear man, and learned that multiple small Dixie cups of lemonade can extinguish an accidental brush fire. He told admirers in the grocery store that he got his long eyelashes from Heavenly Father, “because he wanted me to look good,” and realized that a bucket thrown in anger can accidentally break your girlfriends nose. Sandy is also where little boy Jamey became Jameson.
Halfway through elementary school, Jameson’s family moved to the heart of Holladay, Utah to be closer to cousins. This is where his true love for sports was born. He got involved in Little League soccer, baseball, and football. He played for many coaches that deeply influenced his life. He still talks about these coaches and occasionally recites their most famous lines. This is also where he learned the art of nicknaming, as he became Rizzo Rice early on in little league football. Then a few years later Jammer was born.
Jammer attended Olympus high school, where he was involved in football, baseball, rugby, concert choir, graphic design, and pottery. He graduated high school in 1998, served a two-year LDS mission in Fortaleza, Brazil, and then attended the University of Utah where he earned his doctorate degree in pharmacy. So Jammer is now also known as your friendly neighborhood drug dealer, managing the Harmons Pharmacy, in the heart of Holladay.
This local drug dealer now lives in East Millcreek, Utah with his family. He loves being a dad, taking on projects, learning new skills, playing pickle ball, water and snow skiing, and going on mountaineering and canyoneering adventure’s with friends. His latest passion is coaching his son, Gordon’s mountain biking group. He loves living in Utah with the four seasons, and takes full advantage of the various activities that each season brings.
Anyone who knows him would know that Jameson has an intense passion for University of Utah football that has been ingrained in him since birth.
Jameson lives by the motto, work hard and play hard.
Spend an hour rehashing the 2023 Cat 3/4 race from the viewpoint of Jason Lang, Justin Spangler, Todd Racker, Ryan Welch and Jack Bourne. Lots of fun good stuff about the race and how the sub 9:00 hour effort unfolded.
Matt was born and raised in Utah, living in Salt Lake City his entire life. Spent a couple of years in Cleveland Ohio, and an internship in New York City, but mostly spending time in Olympus Cove, jumping trash cans on his BMX, and hiking the nearby mountains in Millcreek and Neff’s Canyons, looking for his dog Oly, and trying to find what other dogs Oly had impregnated.
Matt currently lives in East Millcreek with his wife Sheri, son Isaac, and daughters Sarah and Rachel. As a family they love to ski in the winters, hike in the summers, and travel to Hawaii, Costa Rica, and anywhere with a beach and tropical weather. Matt’s kids are athletes, and all played high school sports, primarily swimming and water polo. Matt is a Skyline High School alum and a University of Utah alum. Matt has been involved and participating in endurance sports, primarily running and cycling for over 35 years, focusing on cycling for the last 10 years.
Matt owns and works at Design Team, a commercial flooring and window covering company, which has been in business for over 40 years, and was started by Matt’s father and mother, Steve and Elaine Dalton. Currently Matt and his brother Zach are the owners of Design Team, and current Mi Duole Team sponsors.
Things most people don’t know about Matt:
- Matt has the ability to self-regulate extreme temperatures by sweating like a fill in the blank...
- Matt has run over 30 Marathons
- Matt has perfected the art of crashing on dirt, with on one gravel ride crashing 3+ times.
- Matt does come from LDS Church royalty. His mother Elaine Dalton was president of the Young Women’s association for the church, and liked to make “cinnamon rolls in the shape of temples” (Utah accent)
- Matt was a BYU fan for a short period of time, and has a secret man crush on Mitt Romney. He has overcome his BYU affliction.
- Matt is terrible at making TikTok videos, FACT.
Let me introduce Andy Welch. He grew up in Sandy, Utah and is one of eight kids. He is unique in the fact that he is a quadruplet, it is him and 3 sisters born at the same time. He is still very close with his siblings, and they get together several times a month.
Andy currently works for a local land development company overseeing their horizontal developments and managing projects and people. Over the last couple of years, he has built custom houses on the side and has also done several house renovations. He has an incredible eye for seeing the potential of any project. He finds gratification in construction and being able to see your hard work come to reality.
His free time is usually spent on adventures with his family. He is a thrill seeker and a bit of an adrenaline junkie. He has been known to do gainers off 75-foot cliffs, paddle board with grizzle bears, pull off all the tricks on a wake board (like a 20-year-old), race motorcycles, running, mountain and road biking. He loves to travel and take his sprinter van to see all the beauty the world has to offer.
Andy is like the energizer bunny, he just goes..goes...and goes. He loves getting to know people and has a genuine talent for recognizing the value that every person has. You typically can't take him anywhere without him knowing someone and going out of his way to say hi to them. He has a been known to become "best friends" with most people over one conversation. He spends his time serving others, when he sees a need-he fills it, he hates wasting time and hates texting.
If you have a flat tire...call Andy
If you need to build something...call Andy
Having a bad day...call Andy
He's the guy that's always going to be there.
His moto in life has been: 1) serve others 2) be happy 3) LET'S GOOOOO!
Mike Broderick has won multiple state cycling championships across multiple disciplines. He is consistently a top finisher in road racing, cyclocross, and mountain bike races. He learned how to persevere during a career as a EMT and worked a large part of his career with the Unified Fire Department. His drive to help others extends beyond his profession as he is known to focus on helping others to achieve their goals. For those of you are interested, he’s the month of March in the 2023 United Fire Department’s “Hunk of Burnin’ Love” calendar.
Zac comes to us from the great plains of Texas. He was like a mountain goat out on the plains, somehow knew he belonged in higher elevations. Zac started cycling mid-way through 2019 and was hooked right away. When a “work-remote” job opportunity opened, he hit the road. He debated between the mile high city or Salt Lake, and the great and dreadful choice of Utah won out. I say great because Zac really is just a great dude. He’s super friendly and one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. I say dreadful because he can rip your legs off when a road turns uphill. Don’t let the hairy legs, the pink floral kit, or a 38 min Emi time fool you, when someone attacks, you can bet Zac will be the first to jump on the wheel (if he wasn’t the one causing the chaos in the first place). So grab some fruit snacks and get ready to meet a great guy and teammate.
When Jason and I started dating, my little brothers would tease me asking why I was dating a guy who felt ALL too comfortable in tight spandex biking shorts. I think they hoped this would be a short fling considering that spandex weren't exactly "cool" to two young teenage boys. Fast forward eight years and now they don't think twice about the spandex and have accepted this simply as a "personality trait" of their brother-in-law who they look up to and respect lots. I learned early on that Jason is unapologetically himself -- spandex and all!
Jason grew up in the Harvard Yale area of Salt Lake City. He is one of five children and has a special bond with each of his siblings. Having to keep up with an older brother (some of you may know him!) who was big, fast and athletic, he was pushed in ways he probably wouldn't have been pushed otherwise. He was small but mighty. The size of the fight in this small dog was huge! This ended up paying off as he excelled athletically at East High and beyond -- he was a varsity soccer captain two years in a row, football captain and played quarterback his senior year leading the team to the state finals. He truly could have played any sport and done well. Jason is a natural leader. There is a humble confidence in which Jason carries himself and it shows in how he interacts with people. He makes others feel important and comfortable, striking up conversations easily while genuinely interested in their lives. He leads quietly, without wanting the spotlight. Jason loves reading, snow skiing, water skiing, trail running and is a big adrenaline junkie at heart. He feels more comfortable doing some kind of complex flip off of any 60+ foot cliff rather than just jumping and used to spend hours in the terrain park perfecting crazy ski tricks. All these things come naturally to him.
Jason went on to graduate in Finance from the University of Utah and now works for a local Venture Capital firm, Epic Ventures. His passion for cycling began in his early college years. I think he would say the three things that helped him develop a deep love for the sport were: his LDS mission to the Netherlands (where there are more bikes than cars), "Creighton's Riders" and his brother Jake who introduced him to the Mi Duole crew. Combining the simple joy that being in the saddle brings with the pure physical grit, mental toughness, early mornings, dedication, challenging climbs, sunrise rides, and friendship that come with it, he really has fallen in love. Not just with the sport of cycling, but with Mi Duole and the people who make up Mi Duole. Jason has competed in countless races including Lotoja, Saints to Sinners, The Tour of St. George, Crusher in the Tushar, The Wasatch All-Road, and "his version" of The Ultimate Challenge. He loves competing, but he loves people and his relationships with those people even more.
Of all the things that come naturally to Jason, his role of "father" has come the most natural. He was born to be the "girl dad" he is to our one-year-old, Louisa. Recently, his morning bike rides have started earlier with some fewer and farther between since stepping into this role. Yet somehow he still hits personal records and pushes himself to become his best self -- both on and off the bike. Jason is constant, resilient, happy, fun, passionate, loyal, kind, strong, genuine and just plain old GOOD. If you know him, you love him! His girls feel so lucky to be on this ride of life alongside him.
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Meet Mi Duole team member: Jason Lang
One of the sayings I live by, “Let preparation by your separation.” I get crap from the team for being overly prepared for things, and writing out my diagrams and nutrition plans for races. I really think coming into something prepared is one of my superpowers. I would much rather be way over prepared for something then underprepared, and I feel like that gives me separation.
There are no shortcuts in cycling…you can’t really cheat. The way to get better is to do the work. The equipment helps a little but at the end of the day watts are king and the way to get more watts is consistent work. There is also a lot to learn and you learn those things by time in the saddle and putting yourself in a position to learn and grow. No shortcuts.
It provides a way to stretch/push yourself mentally and physically. It allows you to explore your limits and then figure out a way to move past them. The endorphin high you get when overcoming something hard is so addicting. I love when your body is screaming at you to stop and you learn to push a little deeper. Your body is trying to resist change and stay comfortable but you can force it to change for the better and get stronger…and that's amazing.
You get better at cycling by performing consistently year over year. It's a long game. It's important to be able to zoom out and not measure week by week and month by month but more year over year.
Derek is the owner and co-founder of Beckett and Robb, a made-to-measure custom men’s clothing business, sourcing materials and production from England and Italy.
He grew up in Boise Idaho playing every sport he could get his hands on. His basketball coach was very disappointed in the growth spurt he experienced after high school while on an LDS mission. “Where was that height 3 years ago??” . He served a mission to Caracas, Venezuela, and met his wife Tara afterwards while they were teaching Spanish at the Missionary Training Center. They have 4 amazing kids. They love to travel and camp together.
Derek is incredibly coordinated and picked up cycling when his wife signed them up for the Spudman triathlon after they moved back to Utah from the Bay Area. Less than 3 years later he was doing half Ironmans and on the podium at Lotoja. Like most of us, he likes gear (especially bike gear, ski gear, and modifications to his RAM truck).
His business is world class men’s clothing with the highest quality fabrics and tailoring found anywhere. Beyond that, he provides his clients direction on making sure they have the perfect look they are after. He is cognizant of every detail and can dress a 20 year old hipster, a newly returned missionary, a boardroom executive, a tech mogul, NBA or other professional athletes, a working professional, or boring church dads.
His work after a degree from BYU included both business and clothing. Derek has always been interested in clothing but has a unique ability to do a deep dive once he gets passionate about something. (Ask him about how he perfected the Neapolitan pizza he makes from scratch.)
His low level OCD makes him the perfect suit guy and bike buddy. It’s likely that Derek has done the deep dive on nearly everything he rides, drives, or wears, which makes him a fountain of information. And maybe most importantly, he is one of the most loyal and considerate friends you could ever have.
Burke Swindlehurst started racing bikes in the late 1980s and built a successful career as any rider to ever emerge from Utah. After his retirement from the peloton in 2010, he founded the wildly popular Crusher in the Tushar race that takes place annually in the Tushar Mountain Range near Beaver.
Burke Swindlehurst, past race director and course designer of the 2022 Crusher In The Tushar presented by The Creamery thinks he has designed the hardest gravel race in the world. Crusher In The Tushar features a 60/40 split of gravel to pavement with 10K feet of climbing and a summit finish at 10K feet above sea level. Weather often can vary anywhere from 30 to 60 degrees from the start in Beaver, Utah to the finish in Eagle Point, Utah. We had over 20 members of the Mi Duole participate in Crusher last year with many finished on or near the podium. This race is a big part of our culutre! We all sit at our computers ready to refresh and submit at the moment the race is taking registration. What you built is truly something that this team, who loves to suffer, wants to be a part of.
“Mile for mile there is not a tougher race on the planet” Burke said of Crusher last year.
Zane Miller was born February 15th and grew up in the Salt Lake valley. From a young age he grew up following in the footsteps of his dad. From car dealerships, to building an arena and a basketball team, to showing up and loving his community. He's always strived to make his life, and the lives of people around him better. His parents have played a huge role in his life and have shaped the person he is today. He loves Utah and has always made the most of everything it has to offer.
He grew up loving snowboarding, playing basketball, working on cars, and in the last few years, developing a love & passion for cycling. He spends most of his time being an awesome partner and dad to a whopping 8 kids, ranging from ages 13 down to 2 months. He is great with chaos, a quick thinker, super loyal and selfless, in life and on the bike, and one of the most resilient people I know. He’s got an insane amount of grit. All things that make him an incredible cyclist. Anyone who has ever competed with, or against Zane, knows that he is determined and always wants to compete and win! At times that means he crosses the finish line first, but many times it comes in bringing out the best in his teammates.
When his family took over the Tour of Utah, one of Zane's uncles started the LHM Cycling Team. The team would ride around the valley, and eventually start riding Lotoja. When Zane got involved, and started managing the team, it was a small group. The first couple years were pretty difficult to get the team where it is now. Zane worked tirelessly on coordinating group rides and fondos. The next couple years were focused on adding new teammates, securing sponsors, and getting the LHM Cycling Team name well known. The last two seasons have been a culmination of the heart and soul that Zane, and countless others have put into the team. The team is roughly at about 80 members. LHM CC has riders specializing in crit, gravel, fondo, and weekend warriors, with so many different levels of talent and focus. Zane's goal for LHM CC is to have a team for all types of riders and competition levels. He has built a team that is friendly on the road, helps others in need, and wants to tear the legs off of everyone at the races! With his recent role on the Utah Cycling Association board, the sport of cycling in Utah is in great hands!
Andy was born in Provo, UT but grew up mostly in Spokane, WA, where his dad was a pediatrician. He is the oldest of 8 children (the 8 children were born in 10 years, 3 while his dad was going through medical school… his mom is a saint!). When he was young, his parents got sick of their children watching too much TV so one day the TV “broke” and instruments appeared. They started a family band (Andy chose the guitar), playing bluegrass music, performing around outdoor gatherings, granges, nursing homes and shopping malls. He even attended a performance on prom night, bringing his date along. He loved playing wide receiver on his HS football team and he loved his HS Biology class, where his teacher brought the subject of molecular biology to life, inspiring his future career.
After a year of college at BYU, he went on an LDS mission to the Iowa, Des Moines Mission. We met the summer after his return and married a year later in SLC, UT. He got his MBA and has worked for various startup companies in the BioTech industry, in TX, CA, WA, MO and UT. Four years ago, he took the leap of starting his own company, where he uses DNA and epigenetics to help solve fertility issues, specifically male infertility.
He loves reading, listening to live music with his brother and concerts with his kids, water skiing, snow skiing, road cycling, watching cycling and eating good food, especially anything chocolate. When we travel, he’s a major foodie, always scouting out the best places to eat. (We can always charm him out of a bad mood by going to get good food.) He’s a master sourdough bread maker and has 2 mean DuoLingo streaks - one in Italian and one in Spanish.
We have 4 children, 3 girls and 1 boy, ages 25-17 yrs old and have been married for 26 years. When he dies, we’re going to bury him with his bike. What a ride it's been!
Alex is an accomplished pro mountain bike racer and now gravel as well! Can we say that after racing in the Life time series? He has likely been heard many times by our audience as a frequent guest on the Trainer Road podcast. Alex has competed at the highest level all around the country in national races and championships and even represented team USA at multiple world championships. Alex is also married and maintains a full time job with Specialized as a senior supply manager.
"I have always prided myself on my ability to push through suffering with sports to accomplish something great. And that is what I feel Mi Duole is all about. Instead of turning from or avoiding hard things, we seek after it for the joy that comes from overcoming a hard task."
Meet Mi Duole team member, Josh Bradley. Dude knows how to crush you on climbs and has all the numbers dialed in before the ride even begins. Grateful for Josh and all he does to build the team.
From Josh: "I’ve always enjoyed bikes from an early age. Both my parents raced road bikes for a time and instilled in me a love for bikes. Also, the freedom of it. And the fact that it is so much faster than running. I am also really drawn to it from an engineering stand point. I do a lot with radar data analysis for my work, and that leads naturally into me being very analytical with my cycling data, and the idea of optimizing performance through technological and physiological means. I find it all to be very fascinating.
Link to Josh's music video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sG_reUkJtrA76mj_csZiot31G6uKY6da/view
Clark likes to claim he's from California AND Utah, but we all know that he's really a Utah boy at heart. He grew up in the shadows of the Olympus Cove surrounded by family and friends. He was a frequent diner at Spring Garden, Arbys and MolcaSalsa and was the Tardy King of Skyline Highschool -- Class of 2001. While attending The University of Utah, he met and married an 'East Coast girl' and together we have a beautiful 14 year old daughter, Grace Ella. She is the light of our family. We lived in Maryland for seven years and in 2015 returned back to Zion and that's when Clark entered the Utah Tech arena. Thanks to his Dad's bribe, he took up cycling in 2016 and the rest is history! When he's not wearing bibs, he can be found in his work uniform -- Rhone joggers, a plaid button down and a vest.
Anyone that truly knows Clark, knows that he loves cycling, but he loves Jesus more. He is an avid student of the scriptures and loves studying the life of Jesus Christ. Our family motto is 'Davis' Do Hard Things' and Clark is a great example of this. Whether it be waking up at 4:30am on Saturday mornings to get a long ride in before Donut Saturday, Everesting during Christmas break with our family as his support team, or spending hours planning routes to ride with friends and coming home with pictures and videos to tell the tale -- Clark does hard things and our family is so grateful for his example and all he does to love and support us.
My hopes started in 1993, when I bought Tiffany a new—but dented—Specialized Allez lugged steel frameset from a Specialized rep in the avenues. She never rode it, and a neighbor still has that bike. Probably about 2009 Tiffany was given a decent carbon bike with a fit; that’s really when things started rolling. She had to get comfortable on the bike first. There were some “Hobble Creek moms” that would ride a few days a week in the summer.
One thing you have to understand about Tiffany is that she can’t really do things halfway, and she’s more competitive than she can admit. Valedictorian, summa cum laude, basketball MVP…she can’t just show up. So quickly the women’s rides were unsatisfying. Soon I was suggesting intervals to try instead of her using hills as intervals. We had some failures riding together at first for sure…she could talk about going up Timber Trail the first time and how mad she could get when I would just suggest one more climb that she was not ready to do. Now, however, she doesn’t blink. She drops men all the time and takes criticism from the kids for checking her Strava.
Now we’re a good decade into real riding for Tiffany, with race wins, Zwift notariety, successful lotoja races (some sacrificed to help friends old and new) and many unforgettable rides, bike tours, joys, pains, QOMs, and friendships experienced while exploring the land on a bike. Funny thing, too, is that she has completely forgotten about the lecture she gave me about riding too much.
Chris was raised in the Holladay/Millcreek area. He is the oldest of 6 kids. Chris attended Skyline High school where he played football and graduated in 2004.
Chris loves to ski, bike, go boating, play the piano, watch movies and eat a ton of popcorn. An interesting fact about Chris is he has broken his back twice. The first time was skiing in the park at Brighton and the second was during football practice his senior year.
He served an LDS mission from 05-07 in the Little Rock, Arkansas mission, Spanish speaking. Shortly after returning we met and got married in 2009. Before we started a family Chris and I enjoyed doing everything together. We traveled a lot and even went to Europe twice. We skied together in the winter and biked together in the summer. Chris was a very supportive husband and helped me train for triathlons. Chris and I bought and sold 4 different houses in the first 8 years of our marriage, fixing each one up and selling after a few years. We now live in the Willow Creek area. Other than Chris wishing we lived closer to the stop sign in Holladay for ride meetups, we love it. We now have 3 kids. Jackson is 6, Gracie is 4 and Lettie is 2.
Chris works in software sales in the healthcare space but is always trying to figure out how he could make a living doing his own thing. Something Chris is self conscious about and you can give him a hard time is he is color blind. If you're ever biking with him during the fall and looking at the beautiful fall colors, just know he can't see it and won't say anything about it.
Growing up Chris loved to mountain bike in Sun Valley on family trips. After we got married he thought it would be fun for both of us to try road biking. We slowly started getting into cycling and did a few centuries around Salt Lake. It's crazy to think but there once was a time I could beat him up a mountain. I think he got sick of biking with me and started talking to Charles Smart about joining the team.
One thing about Chris is he doesn't do anything little. When he decided to join Mi Duole he went in fully including buying everything possible. He was immediately impressed with how fast and how hard everyone worked. I definitely think he has found his people. He put his mind to getting better and faster and figuring out how to keep up with the Doules. This team has been the best thing for him socially, mentally and physically. I have been so impressed with how far he has come and how fast he has gotten. He has accomplished things and pushed himself harder than he or I thought he could. It would drive him crazy when he couldn't keep up and he has worked so hard to get where he is today. He has made the best of friends and long lasting relationships. Chris is a perfect example of putting in hard work to accomplish his goals. He works hard at everything he does.
He was an incredible missionary, he is an amazing dad, he works super hard to be successful with work and I am proud of what he has accomplished cycling. Everyone loves Chris and we are lucky to have him.
If you ask Ryan’s oldest son, Oliver, what he is doing at any given time, he is probably racing toy cars yelling out “I am speed!” The apple must not fall very far from the tree there, as Ryan is usually doing the exact same thing- just trade the toy car for a bike!
Affectionately called “the golden boy” by his family, Ryan is the epitome of kindness, joy, and positivity. He grew up in Salt Lake City and went to Olympus High School. After graduating he served a mission in Bolivia where he developed a healthy fear of needles and a deep love of Spanish music. He obtained his Bachelors Degree and Masters of Accounting from the University of Utah. During college he traveled all over the place, searching every corner of the world looking for something high to jump off of, a mountain to scale the side of, or giant party to attend. He is a CPA, and now works as a financial analyst at Lucid Software.
He met his wife Ellen after seeing a picture of her online and insisting that her roommate set them up, despite the fact that she had a boyfriend at the time. Not long after that they were married in a small wedding ceremony in Paris. They have two boys, Oliver and Tommy, who absolutely adore Ryan. He is a die hard Utah Football fan, despite being married to a die hard BYU football fan. The perfect way to describe him is like a golden retriever- full of energy, a friend to every person he meets, easy to please, and always happy.
Ryan has never met a canyon he didn’t want to climb, a mountain he didn’t want to ski, a truck he didn’t want to take off roading, or a race he didn’t want to win.
After being introduced to cycling in college, he quickly developed a healthy obsession. His highly competitive nature mixed with his grit and determination have given him an impressive start to what will surely be a lifelong career in cycling. He was introduced to Mi Duole early in his cycling journey, and has found a community he absolutely loves being a part of! He’s been involved in many races, including 3 Lotojas. Most recently, he pulled off an insane Lotoja win, despite spending his entire summer training with a newborn at home.
Most early mornings you can find Ryan in the saddle, climbing mountains and putting in the work, and still always being home in time to whip up his famous French Toast.
If you ask Ryan’s oldest son, Oliver, what he is doing at any given time, he is probably racing toy cars yelling out “I am speed!” The apple must not fall very far from the tree there, as Ryan is usually doing the exact same thing- just trade the toy car for a bike!
Affectionately called “the golden boy” by his family, Ryan is the epitome of kindness, joy, and positivity. He grew up in Salt Lake City and went to Olympus High School. After graduating he served a mission in Bolivia where he developed a healthy fear of needles and a deep love of Spanish music. He obtained his Bachelors Degree and Masters of Accounting from the University of Utah. During college he traveled all over the place, searching every corner of the world looking for something high to jump off of, a mountain to scale the side of, or giant party to attend. He is a CPA, and now works as a financial analyst at Lucid Software.
He met his wife Ellen after seeing a picture of her online and insisting that her roommate set them up, despite the fact that she had a boyfriend at the time. Not long after that they were married in a small wedding ceremony in Paris. They have two boys, Oliver and Tommy, who absolutely adore Ryan. He is a die hard Utah Football fan, despite being married to a die hard BYU football fan. The perfect way to describe him is like a golden retriever- full of energy, a friend to every person he meets, easy to please, and always happy.
Ryan has never met a canyon he didn’t want to climb, a mountain he didn’t want to ski, a truck he didn’t want to take off roading, or a race he didn’t want to win.
After being introduced to cycling in college, he quickly developed a healthy obsession. His highly competitive nature mixed with his grit and determination have given him an impressive start to what will surely be a lifelong career in cycling. He was introduced to Mi Duole early in his cycling journey, and has found a community he absolutely loves being a part of! He’s been involved in many races, including 3 Lotojas. Most recently, he pulled off an insane Lotoja win, despite spending his entire summer training with a newborn at home.
Most early mornings you can find Ryan in the saddle, climbing mountains and putting in the work, and still always being home in time to whip up his famous French Toast.
Meet Ben Brooks!
My first memories of Ben happened 3-4 years ago going up both Emigration and Mill Creek Canyon. Sometime Ben would just be there and go up with us. Quiet, but strong. He would stick with they group. Ride hard and then join us again. Like most teammate who gravitate to the Mi Duole team we frequent the same place at the same time. So, over time Ben started to become a regular in the group. We made an invitation to make him part of the team and he “thankfully” excepted
Ben is an exceptional athlete. I’ll start with what I know, but will let him fill in the details. First, three time LOTOJA champion: 2019: Cat 5, 2020: Cat 4, 2021: Cat 3. If you follow him on Strava you will also notice he is an accomplish back country skier. He will knock out a four canyons ride and then the next week compete in a crit. Ben can shred on the mountain bike and also bury you in the swimming pool. He loves to fish, trail run and maybe a triathlon or two…and with some Strava digging I’m also seeing that you have completed the Wasatch 100 (2017 taking 9th place)
He has three beautiful kids and is a Senior Sales Executive for AdvancedMD - an all in one medical software company. I was listening to the MasterClass program recorded by Coach K this morning and he talked about the power of being with “values based” leaders. Ben is that guy! He is filled with integrity, loyalty, kindness…he leads well because he had everyone’s respect. Grateful to call you a friend and team mate.
Nate Allen Cazier (aka stinky to his family and Nate Dawg to everyone else) was born in the heartland of Costco (Kirkland, Washington) but grew up in Sandy, Utah. He graduated from Alta High where he served as a student body officer his senior year, helping elevate his coolness factor even higher than it previously was. As a kid, Nate’s dad would take him and his younger brothers mountain biking throughout southern utah, instilling a love of bikes for him. His first kiss was at a stake dance under the basketball hoop when he was 14 years old instilling a love for the ladies in him … (Nate was a ladies man don’t let him tell you otherwise!)
After being a ski bum, serving a mission for the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Brazil, becoming an interrogator for the United States Army, breaking his back and eventually settling on one girl, Nate finally ended up graduating from Utah State university with a degree in political science. He then went on to attend law school at Pepperdine university. He currently is an attorney at Payne & Fears, aptly named for Nate’s style and attitude towards riding - no pain no gain and push through the fears.
Nate loves spicy Doritos, sour candies, tootsie rolls, snickerdoodle cookies and taco flavored kisses.
He’s blessed to have the most loving, kind, supportive, super hot friend group around (aka TBD) …. and wife too. He wouldn’t be the man he is today with out either of them.
He’s a doting father to 4 crazies, a disciple of Jesus Christ, a fantastic orator and tenor. But if you truly know Nate, you know his biggest competitor is himself. His mental strength and resilience is unlike any other. He’s the kind of guy you feel lucky to know, knowing he’ll always have your back.
Shayne Kennedy, born and raised in the San Fernando Valley, a true valley boy at heart. Shayne is the oldest of six kids. He grew up maintaining straight A’s all the while skipping classes to surf, and plan his high schools best parties. Shayne began college at CSUN later transferring his freshman year to BYU, where he also transferred his devotion to skipping classes from surfing to skiing. He then went on to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Puerto Rico. Returning to BYU after his mission, Shayne was the editor of the Journal of International and Area Studies. He graduated from BYU and headed straight to USC for law school. Shayne got a job with Latham and Watkins from USC, eventually becoming a partner at the firm. Shayne has built a career as a Capital Markets attorney, focusing on the niche of Life Sciences. He is ranked amongst the top Capital Markets attorneys on the west coast. He has been a leader in several positions, ranging from Office Managing Partner to Global Co-Chair of the Firms Capital Markets Practice.
Finding himself in a place of over work, over stress, and over weight after several years of grinding as a lawyer; Shayne decided something needed to change. In true to Shayne fashion, he signed himself up for “The Most Grueling” Ironman event in the country without even informing any of his family how extreme this was. He was just hoping to be motivated to workout and get healthy, he ended up losing 40 pounds and developing a love for performance and exercising that he couldn’t have imagined before. When a group of Avid bikers and friends in Irvine asked him to join their group and train for a race called LOTOJA, he had no idea what he was getting himself into; but has now competed for the last 12 years. He has made some of the best friends of his life, he has played out every scenario from not finishing to winning the race TWICE! He will tell you that he bikes to eat, but what he gains through biking in terms of friendship, camaraderie, and super-fitness; has been completely life changing.
As I said, Shayne bikes to eat, which includes some of his his favorites Weinerschnitzel and Taco Bell; Sweet Tarts and Lemon Heads. His go to snack however, is Marshmellows which he eats all day long. One of the most astounding things about Shayne is that through some of the most demanding work hours, time away at church and pursuing ways to keep himself healthy; he manages always to walk in the door and have energy, attention and love for his wife and kids. Even when he has nothing left to give he always shows up with love and humor. Shayne’s the funny bone of the family. With all of his generosity of soul, it is not hard to figure out why he has such a loyal following of family and friends.
I first met Skye Moench during COVID lockdown! It was a church fireside devotional that our neighborhood put on and she was on it. She told her story and I was like, "Wait, this lady is in our neighborhood?" Turns out she wasn't just in our Holladay neighborhood, we are like neighbors. You've seen her in Emigration and Big Cottonwood training on her Trek. I have loved watching your journey on social media the past few years … so many insights into the difficult and rewarding world of a professional triathlete.
She is ranked 9th overall triathlete in the world. In October 2022, Skye competed in Kona at the Ironman World Championships, finishing ninth. In 2021, Skye won Ironman Chattoonooga by 26 minutes, setting the course record as well as a new American record Ironman time of 8:34.
Skye Moench hails from Lethbridge, Alberta, a province in Canada. At 12 years old, she moved with her mother and sisters to Washington State, eventually landing in Utah, where she graduated from Lehi High School.
Being a pro athlete is a full-time job. Skye Moench trains three times a day, 25-30 hours a week. She swims first thing in the morning, followed by a bike session and a run session later in the day.
If you read anything online about Skye it is that she is mentally and physically tough. In one of the articles I read about she was quoted as saying, “Hard work is more important that raw talent, talent can be outworked. So I just know personally, if I’m willing to put that hard work output, I will do what I wanna do, accomplish what I want to accomplish. I feel that everything that I’ve done in my life has been a result of hard work and it hasn’t been easy, and it hasn’t been handed to me at all. You can’t dwell on bad things, things you can’t control.”
We are so honored to have her on the show today and to dig in to her story and share with the team the things that make her who she is today.
Adam Barker is a man of many passions....whether it's family, road and mountain biking, skiing, fishing or taking amazing photographs...he gives everything he does 100%. If you know Adam, you know that there is never a dull moment when in his company. Making people laugh is his forte. He has a zest for life that is unmatched.
Adam grew up at the base of the Wasatch Mountains that he loves so much. He graduated from Highland High School and went on to obtain a degree at the University of Utah in Communications. He worked for years in the ski industry until 2008 when he made the leap to take his passion for photography and turn it into his career. Since then, he has traveled the globe capturing images that leave many speechless. He has a way of putting you in a place even if you are thousands of miles away. He has been published all around the world and is an XGames gold medalist. When he isn't holding a camera, you can find Adam on his bike, in the mountains or on the river teaching his boys to mountain bike, ski, fish and dirt bike. He has 3 boys that love to follow him on any adventure he'll take them on...and there are many! He is an amazing father that is teaching his boys to work hard, to play hard, to be honest and to stand for what is right....and to grow a great mustache!
My first interaction with Chris (TBD Racing) actually came through Jake. It was the summer of 2020 and Jake had just returned from almost two full weeks of riding bikes in Newport Beach. We had connected with some of the other members of Chris’s Newport based cycle team: TBD during LOTOJA in previous years. So, when all of the Utah based families migrate to Newport we seek out the Local Legends to take us on morning rides. Jake couldn’t hold back all the compliments about Chris and what a great cyclist and man he was.
Chris is part of the TBD crew, that we love. We will chat for a bit about TBD with Chris today, but we are also planning on getting some of their other team leaders on in the future to share more of the nitty gritty… Chris is married and has two beautiful girls. Currently living in Costa Mesa, CA. Strava indicates that Chris will probably go over the 10,000 mile mark for 2022 with close to 350,000 vert. Multiple LOTOJA’s and podiums in his pocket. His life is filled with Sprinter Van adventures. A successful YouTube channel. Trips to his one great love multiple times a year: Yosemite. He is a skilled photographer and if you aren’t following the OutDoorbros IG account you are missing out.
I believe there are two types of dudes in the world - BBQ guys and non-BBQ guys. Chris is 100% a BBQ guy. You want him in at your BBQ. You want him by your side on a ride. He is personable. Fun. Wise and always takes BIG PULLS. Welcome to the show…
Outdoor Bros YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyI3kp2Mtmw4JoXrIoAuk1A/videos
Chris's IG: https://www.instagram.com/outdoorbros_/?hl=en
Article we mention: https://forge.medium.com/work-family-scene-you-can-only-pick-two-85c86dce8d4
Years ago Brad and I use to walk the halls of Olympus High School and although we are years apart in school I am very close to the Clifford Family. You remember a few episodes ago when Kristin mentioned the women she rode the Huntsman 140 in honor of…that was Brad’s mom - Mary. Brad has always been an athlete. A formidable athlete. He played tight end at the University of Utah (and did so at the same time Jake played) so that is how they are connected.
Brad is the first non-cyclist to join the podcast, both Jake and I have been watching Brad’s life (from the wings of social media) and felt his message fit with the culture of the team. Let me tell a bit of his story to get us started…
Clifford played for the Utes from 2004-2010 with an LDS church mission in the middle. During that time Utah sky-rocketed into the world of college football. In Clifford’s freshmen year, the Utes “busted” the “unbustable” Bowl Championship Series (BCS) for the first time under head coach Urban Meyer.
What most fans probably don’t know is Clifford was going through some massive life changes of his own in the middle of all the euphoria surrounding Utah’s football successes. The walk-on turned scholarship athlete from Olympus High School was set several times to have a massive season for the Utes, only to have it torn away in gut-wrenching fashion. One instant, in 2008, could have potentially cost Clifford his life.
Now, at 36 years old, Clifford is using those experiences to try and help other men, athletes or not to identify possible mental health crises before they get out of hand like they did for him.
“I would love if my story would impact someone to take action to show themselves a level of love that they deserve that won’t come from anything external that they think exists,” Clifford said. “The game of football is the greatest teacher of life. That game has evolved and the generations of men going through it from earlier generations to now is evolving as well. I hope my story along with hundreds of others like mine helps someone who is dragging their feet like I was in 2008 to get ahead of it.”
Bradley Wiggs is the lesser known little brother of Bradley Wiggins. Lesser both in size and riding prowess. But nevertheless, is a force to be reckoned with on two wheels.
Coming from a running background down in the desert of Palmdale, Wiggs joined cycling later than most. Accrediting most of his growth in cycling to Colin Patterson and Blake Anton, Wiggs rode for the Cal Poly Cycling Team and started both the Collegiate National Road and Crit races but did not finish either.
Now racing for Voler Factory Racing and working at Voler, he dabbles in gravel and is pretty good at mountain bikes as well.
Some currently call him the angel of gravel, and he's been racing the international road scene, having raced across Latin and South America as well as in China in the past few years. This is Brad wiggs.
Jake was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah all of his life. He played soccer and football competitively and went on to play both at the college level for the University of Utah. He has a natural ability to excel in anything that he chooses, in high school an article was written in the local newspaper appointing him as “the natural” and that phrase has stuck with him his entire life, even though he blushes still to this day if it’s brought up. He gets laser focused, and is one of the most dedicated people I know. I don’t know of a person with more grit and determination (err stubbornness) to finish, even if he is bleeding, cut and bruised while doing it. He pushes himself harder each year and always gives his best, while taking on all of the stress and responsibility of being a husband and a dad. We joke with Jake that he always finds a hobby to throw all of his passion into and for him, biking is just that.
When we moved into our house in the Mi Duole area, he got invited to bike with a few of the guys. Nearly six years later he still rides with the Mi Duole team. His hobby that “just was a warm weather hobby” has turned into a 12 months out of the year that sneaks its way onto every family vacation. He has even made friends with groups of cyclist in other states and continues to grow his circle of friends. He is the neighborhood and family “go to” guy for gear and bike questions and loves to take time to “talk shop” with anyone and anything biking related. He sets continuous goals to bike harder, faster, longer and better each year and has definitely made it a part of his lifestyle. It’s been inspiring to see him support and challenge his group and friends of cyclist and to always look out for the person who may need a friend or an enthusiast along the way.
All joking aside about his ultimate hobby, he is the best dad to his four kids and a doting husband. He has 3 wild boys and one little girl who he is absolutely crazy for, who may wake up in the early hours of the morning to follow his beacon and wait patiently on the front porch for his morning return! ~ BROOKE COOK
Welcome guest, Matt Bailey!
Matt Bailey, 41 years old and currently from South Jordan, UT. He has two daughters, 16 and 12, who are both on the high school/middle school mountain bike team. At 6’4” he’s pretty tall for a biker, and if it were up to me he would be 250lbs and look as much like Travis Kelce as possible, but we can’t have it all right? He used to be 250lbs before he decided to go crazy roadie on me. We have been together for about 5 years, and coming from Kansas this whole biking thing was something I knew nothing about. When we met, it was all about mountain biking but oh how times have changed. He started road riding in 2019, a couple years after we met and has never looked back. My least favorite part of biking by a long shot are the shaved legs, and even though this still doesn’t cut it, we have finally come to an agreement that he only shaves for the first race of the season through the last race of the season.
Most people say they come from a crazy family, but you haven’t met crazy till you meet Matt’s family. He is the oldest of 5 children and probably the least crazy, although that’s all relative because he’s a total nut job.
Two things we love about Matt are that one, every meal he eats is literally the best thing he’s ever had and he goes to great lengths to point that out. And second, he is always eager to share what he learned whenever he doesn’t win. We tease him about it now, saying “well Matt what did you learn this time?” Gotta love him!
Off the bike he loves live music, skiing, the Utah Utes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. Thank goodness the football season and the bike season don’t overlap much. We are big campers and also take pride in pretty much never having a free weekend. It’s always racing, camping, or going somewhere fun.
Spencer has grown up in Holladay, Utah most of his life. Spencer has been married to Joni for over 20 years and they have 5 children. 3 girls and two boys ranging from a freshman in college all the way down to Kindergarten. These kids are very active and the Chipping family loves to be outside and work hard at their extracurricular activities.
After graduating from Olympus High School, Spencer went on to attend Salt Lake Community College and the University of Utah. He graduated from the University of Utah and then went on to Westminster where he received his MBA. Spencer has always been driven. In whatever Spencer involves himself, he’s ALL IN. Right out of college, in 2001, Spencer helped start Diamond Wireless, a Verizon Wireless reseller and grew the business to 350 locations throughout the country. He has always had a deep passion for entrepreneurship.
Spencer works with Stuart at the Crown Council and loves to work with the strategic partnerships of businesses throughout the country.
Living a healthy lifestyle and athletics have always been a part of Spencer’s life. At Olympus High School, Spencer played on the basketball and soccer team (and lost in the semi-finals all 3 years) sad. Spencer went on to play college soccer for 2 years. Spencer also loves being outdoors exploring the mountains, and snowboarding and skiing in the winter. Spencer loves to share his passions and interests with his kids. He is a Coach on the Olympus High School Mountain Bike Team as well as an Assistant Coach to his son’s competitive soccer team. If he’s not there you will find him cheering on his kids at ski competitions or in dance performances. In 2003, Spencer started cycling. This quickly became his number 1. Winter, spring, summer or fall…he’s got a bike for that! Riding with Mi Duole for almost 20 years, he gained a great love for the team and the early morning challenges! Today, Spencer helps manage the team and loves every minute of it.
Meet local racer and pro gravel rider: Nathan Spratt!
My cycling career got started out by racing triathlons in college (Boiler UP!) And decided running hurt too much and swimming was too boring.
Favorites:
Food - Cereal... All the cereal
Non-cycling Activity - Working on/building cars
Race - Wasatch All-Road
Cycling Highlights
Winner - True Grit Gravel 2022
Tour of the Gila Men Cat 1/2: 1st Place
2021 LOTOJA: 1st Place
Goals:
Team: Get John on the top step of the Lifetime Series!
Personal: Podium Crusher, Win Wasatch All-Road
Formula 369 was created by Eric Ellis, a local Cat 1-2 road racer, mountain biker, and runner. He has a degree in Exercise Science and Nutrition, worked for over 5 years as a nationally certified personal trainer, has 7 years of experience as a cycling coach, and has shown his ability to coach himself by winning the the Utah State 50k trail running championship in 2016, and the Utah State Road Cycling Race Championship in 2019.
Eric has worked the last 10 years in the Nutraceutical industry in R&D and formulation, and has formulated numerous nutritional products that are sold across the globe. Formula 369 started as a drink mix Eric made for himself because he was tired of paying the high prices for drink mixes he knew he could make better, and cheaper.
Ellis is quoted saying: "Sports drinks are over complicated. They have all these "hype" ingredients added to them to help market them and set them apart in a crowded market, but the truth is, they do nothing to increase performance. All they do is increase the price of the product."
This is why Formula 369 has only 3 ingredients making it endurance sport's purest and most potent source of energy plus electrolytes available.
After a big weekend of racing at some pretty rad events we thought it would be fun to hear some race reports. These are coming from both Leadville: Stu, Chip, Jesse and Taylor. We are also hearing about Steamboat Springs Gravel: Dave Sharp and Cherell Jordin. Enjoy the recaps of these events.
Since 1984, Mi Duole has always had a strong group of male riders. For several years now, Kristin Anderson has not only blazed her way through every dark, early, cold morning with the men’s training team, but she has become as strong as the group. Kristin has also been a gateway to bringing on new female riders and growing the Mi Duole team. Over the last two years, we’ve had 3 female Mi Duole racers on the podium at LOTOJA! In that same vein, she now helps drive new young female riders in the high school mountain biking programs. Kristin is major part of the day-to-day organization of the Mi Duole team. From designing kits, to hosting kit pick-ups, to planning team rides and attending all team rides … she does it all. She calls this group of cyclists, “family.” Kristin is KIND but GRTTY. COMPETITIVE but also COMPASSIONATE. She has been instrumental in the growth and success of Mi Duole’s culture! She brings balance and a level head to the sometimes-rambunctious actions of this group. Her perspective and strength are an example to all those who ride with her. Simply put, she is the epitome of what Mi Duole represents in every way both on and off the bike. For these reasons, her teammates and friends have nominated her to wear yellow.
Heather was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. She is the 4th child of 6. As a child Heather was given the nickname of Flower. I don’t know why…maybe she can explain. She attended Highland High School. While at HHS she caught the eye of many a boys…one of whom would eventually become her husband. After high school she attended the University of Utah. While at the U her older brother’s best friend Don Van Boerum finally got the guts to ask her on a date. Many dates and Sigma Chi formals later, Don and Heather were married. Don was an inspiring doctor with big dreams…and brains. Don attended medical school at the U. After he graduated they hopped in their love bug and off they went to residency and all that other stuff aspiring doctors do. They spent several years in Arizona and California where Don perfected the craft of saving lives. During this time they became the parents to 4 amazing children. Finally after all those years away, family members back home were able to persuade the Van Boerum clan to return to Zion. They came kicking and screaming, but they came home. Back home the call to procreate came a knockin and they had another kid. Don started working as a trauma surgeon at IMC and Heather was home herding cats. Moving forward several years Heather and Don’s kids have grown up. Some are in college, some are married, and one is starting his freshman year at Olympus in the Fall. Oh, and they are the proud grandparents to their first and only grandchild. Wait until you hear that story from Heather.
Heather has always been a very active person. She loves going to the gym…even if she hates to sweat. She loves playing tennis with her friends in a local league. You also cold find Heather on a hike, a walk and every once in awhile get her on a run. Heather has never been one to sit around.
All kidding aside, Heather is an amazing person. She has been her whole life. Her family and those that know her will attest to that. She has been a rock to so many people for so long. Heather is always ready to help. She can laugh with you, cry with you, give you amazing advice or just listen. Her family is no different. Don is always available when needed, even with his crazy doctor schedule. Trust me, I have called him at all hours of the day and met him at the ER at all hours. Heather and Don’s 5 children and 2 son-in-laws make up a tribe that is unbreakable. Heather’s 5 siblings are lucky to have her in their lives and to call her their sister and friend.
On December 20th, 2021 Heather’s life, and her family’s life changed forever. Heather was walking into Costco when suddenly and out of nowhere a car reversed into her and pinned her against another car. I will let Heather tell the story but what proceeds from that event has been inspiring, amazing, jaw dropping, and any other word you can think of. Most of all, it has shown what the power of positive thinking the love of family and friends can do. (It also was the inspiration of a pretty cool kit!).
David was born in San Diego CA in March 1977. He grew up in Southern California, riding motorcycles and playing sports – basketball, football, and he especially loved swimming. I guess this guy’s love for tight spandex-y clothes dates back to childhood.
Fun fact: he has attended most of the Utah schools – BYU, Utah State, UVSC, and the U of U. He lived in England for 2 years as an LDS missionary, which he loved. He graduated from the U, got his MBA at Loyola Marymount, and then got a masters in banking at University of Washington.
We met in Provo and got married in 1999, and early in our marriage I suggested that we get bikes to have something fun and active to do together. He laughed and said “the only bikes I ride go like this (revs his right hand, like a motorcycle.)” My how things change!
We have 4 kids, ages 10-20 years old. David likes skiing and hiking, eating at restaurants and going to the movies, and tending to his newly acquired beehive. He’s on the boards of like a million different organizations, one of which is the U’s “Utah Presents” which focuses on bringing diversity to Utah through performing arts. He’s a great dad and husband, and cycling has brought him so much happiness over the last decade. Oh and he hates deer.
When describing Todd to someone who doesn’t know him “Modern Renaissance Man” is the best way I can sum him up. One of my favorite things about him is his endless curiously for all things and people. He can (and does!) find the good and interesting in the people he meets and befriends and can ‘talk shop’ with anyone and everyone, whether they are a plumber, CEO, fashion designer or chef. He loves to know how things work and how to optimize any experience or process.
I often tease Todd and tell him he reminds me of the mouse from the popular children’s book “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie.” Todd began his biking journey about four years ago, shortly after our first child was born. As I suspected, he was true to his mouse characteristics in this new world of cycling. “If you give Todd a bike, he’s going to need some gear, nutrition, wheels, bike tools, trainer, race/event entries . etc. etc. - the bike was a small catalyst into an new entire world and he’s passionate about every new page he encounters.
In the last few years Todd has thrown himself “all in” to cycling and become part of an amazing community with lifelong friends. I watched as he committed to 5-6 day a week early morning rides, constantly challenging himself to more miles or higher elevations each week. I watched as his body transformed and his focus grew into bettering himself physically, mentally and more. We’ve discovered the crazy world of Lotoja and it’s been thrilling to celebrate his hard work and successes through this grueling day-long race the past couple of years
A few months into riding, he found his people and has loved riding with Mi Doule ever since. It’s been inspiring to say the least to see him excel and grow with this group of cyclists that challenge and support each other every day. With the huge time and energy commitment Todd’s invested into cycling, I can honestly say it has made him a better person in all aspects of his life. He is healthy, present, energized and completely engaged with his family, friends and career. We welcomed our third baby last week and needless to say he’s had long, sleepless nights and still has made time and put effort into early mornings on the saddle. I can’t think of a better way his cycling story could have landed and can’t wait to see where it leads from here.
Links / Reminders:
1) Register for the East Canyon Road race and then text me a copy of your registration for a reimbursement from www.cyclingupgrades.com Let's get a big group out.
2) Kit order is open until July 5th: https://www.voler.com/Hubs/Team/MiDuole
Three separate interviews about Crusher in the Tushar preparation and execution: Dave Sharp, Scott Miles, Spencer Chipping. Learn what they have learned about nutrition, tires, the course, weather, gear, clothes and training.
The Tushars are among Utah's tallest mountain ranges, housing several peaks over 12,000 feet in elevation and featuring Utah's highest road at an elevation of 11,500 feet. Straddling Beaver and Piute Counties and nestled in the expansive Fishlake National Forest, The Tushars possess stunning vistas, palpable solitude and nearly unlimited opportunities for unconfined recreation. The toughest 69.9 miles on the planet. This uniquely-formatted race begins in historic downtown Beaver, the birthplace of famed outlaw “Butch Cassidy” and finishes at Utah’s newest ski and Summer resort, Eagle Point. Featuring a 60/40 split of gravel to tarmac gravel sectors, it affords riders the opportunity to explore the stunning back country of Utah’s little-known Tushar Mountains and Fishlake National Forest.
https://tusharcrusher.com
Meet the newest team sponsor of Mi Duole: www.cyclingupgrades.com and Korby Van Valkenburg. They are here to help you buy and ride upgrades! CyclingUpgrades.com was born from a passion of riding and upgrading our own bike(s). With some of the best road cycling and climbing in the world at our doorstep, they can often be found out riding up grades as well as upgrades!
They buy and sell high-end cycling equipment all over the world! While they specialized in high-end road bikes, they are happy to take a look at whatever cycling related items you might have for sale or trade-in - mountain bikes, TT/triathlon, vintage road bikes, and even lightly used gear such as clothing, shoes, and helmets are all fair game. Simply use our trade-in submission form to begin the pricing/trade-in process on your used bikes or gear!
They are located in Mapleton, Utah! While we are not setup to browse like a typical bike shop, with some advance notice we can pull items from inventory to see before purchasing or for local pickup at:
CyclingUpgrades.com
1641 W Alvey Drive Unit 1
Mapleton, Utah 84664
Ph. 801-900-3878
sales@cyclingupgrades.com
Don't miss the Mi Duole Instagram post RAFFLE that goes along with this podcast.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 932 bicyclists were killed in motor-vehicle traffic crashes in 2020, an 8.9% increase from 856 in 2019. Bicyclists' deaths accounted for 2% of all motor-vehicle traffic fatalities.
The canyons are busier. More bikes are on the roads. Many cities throughout the United States reported increases in the number of bicycle accidents during the pandemic shutdown. The increase in bicycle accidents coincided with a steep decrease in the number of car accidents.
You would think that bicycle accidents and deaths would decrease as the number of cars on the roads decrease. However, that was not necessarily the case when you review the statistics for bicycle injuries and fatalities during the pandemic.
When we called for an interview from a Canyon Patrol Officer we were introduced to Office Kyle Wilkins. 20 years on the force and currently patrolling the canyons on the east side of the valley. He shares some timely and thoughtful information on how to stay safe both as a cyclist and a motorist. He also let's us know if it is appropriate to give a box of donuts to a police officer as a gift...
Jessee Clapier, also known as Vinny, Jasper, and, by his father in law, Jeff, was born and raised in Holladay, Utah as the youngest of 6 kids. He attended Churchill Jr. High and Skyline High School where he met his one and only girlfriend at the age of fifteen. Jess proposed six years later after Eliza told him to NEVER talk to her about marriage.
Traveling is a priority to Jess because he is fascinated with varying cultures. Jess served an LDS mission in the Philippines and he and Liza once backpacked Southeast Asia for six months. Jess is a connoisseur of dried mangoes, Thai food is his favorite, and he loves flying his drone in the mountains. Jess is also an avid University of Utah football fan and was even found crying for his team at the latest Rose Bowl game. Yes, actual tears.
Jess went through an interesting phase in his early teen years of filming and starring in his own music videos. If you ever find yourself in need of some quality entertainment on a Saturday night, check out jvclapier on YouTube. The Listen to your Heart Remix video is sure to brighten your day.
Jess tends to jump around companies in his work purely because he gets bored and is consistently looking for the next challenge. He works as a web designer and has an eye for all things design. Jess is nothing short of brilliant and is always working on some random project. He has built standup arcades and as a child, a pulley system to turn off his bedroom lights from his bed.
Jess is a natural athlete and pain seems to only mildly affect him. From a young age, Jess played football, baseball, wrestled, and ran cross country. He goes so hard in flag football, that he once broke both pinky fingers in one day. Jess also placed second in state wrestling with broken ribs his senior year. However, Jess never could quite catch a break when it came to sports injuries and this was a large source of frustration for him.
That is when he found biking. With the physical determination of a high school wrestler, and the social awkwardness of a high school choir boy, Jess was kind of destined to end up on a bike. Jess got on a road bike for the first time in 2016 after finding a cheap Giant on KSL. It was truly love at first ride. The next two years brought a lot of travel and moving around, so it wasn’t until 2019 that Jess was actually able to start investing time into biking. He has had setbacks, including a major crash in 2020 and a car accident previously that has caused nagging back issues. But, Jess is determined and has pushed on.
Jess is loved by all who meet him. He even crashed his in-laws car in high school and they still let him marry their daughter. He is mindful of others and always looking for ways to build relationships and bring joy into others’ lives. He has the biggest heart of anyone you will ever meet and is by far the favorite uncle to his 25+ nieces and nephews.
When not cycling, Jess can be found hanging out with his mother-in-law, tinkering with things around the house, watching formula one, or investing in crypto. Although he may not admit it, Jess loves a good bachelor night with a nice and cold swig drink and some fresh cookies.
Jess’ passion for biking is profound. He rides simply because he LOVES it. Biking is a way for him to experience the beauty of the world, cope with the stressors of life (especially those put upon him by his wife 😉), and to meet so many incredible individuals. Climbing mountains is his speciality, both on the bike and in whatever life throws at him. Jess’ only regret with biking is that he didn’t find it earlier in life.
We built The Feed to share how the right nutrition at the right time can instantly improve your performance, get you more improvement out of each workout, and increase your enjoyment of training and racing.
I started 8 years ago while I was running a Tour de France team, I saw how better nutrition was giving our riders a huge advantage in their training (getting more out of every workout) and in competition (performing stronger in the last 20% of the race or the last week of a 3 week stage race).
We boiled this down to a simple formula of what to eat Before, During, and After each workout. Over the past 8 years we have refined this further with feedback from over 200,000+ athletes being feed by The Feed.
But one size doesn’t fit all. Which is why we are here to build you a personal Feed that will work for you and your sport, your diet, your flavor preferences, and your training goals.
We hand picked the best products on the market for you. We have have picked products from over 150 top nutrition brands (out over 400 brands we have tested).
One of my biggest gripes was always being forced to buy a whole box of the same flavor. So we sell everything as “single servings”. We believe variety between flavors and products is critical to better performance. Plus nobody wants to eat twelve bars of the same flavor! (plus you can save money by just getting what you really want).
Every product on The Feed has been rigorously taste tested by us. We get rid of all the cardboard tasting bars and chalky protein. We also do real-world testing of every product during our own workouts. We answer questions on whether it delivers on what it promises. Finally we are heavily biased towards natural products and we keep only a few weeks inventory on hand so everything is fresh.
We work with big companies (hello Clif Bar!) and small companies (we are looking at you Joje Bars). We are focused on quality products, that you can use on-the-go, that are good for you (ahem, we are not GNC).
We are also a great place to find the latest, newest hot products. Sometimes they are from brands you have never heard of (Vafels, are yummy) or even big brands that surprise us, the new plant based Clif Nut Butter Bars are, well, the bomb!
Need help, our feed coaches are here to help you for free, email us at hello@thefeed.com and tell us your sport, what you are training for, any nutritional preferences and flavors you love and hate.
You can order two ways from The Feed. If you are more of a stock the pantry kind of person, then make a big one-time order. If you want to make sure you have the freshest stuff and mix up flavors and products, then choose a subscription and get the freshest products delivered every 4 weeks.
- Matt, Founder of The Feed
Meet the Brinton's...
CAMILLE:
Camille has so many crowns on Strava, they had to buy extra space on the cloud just to hold them all. But seriously, she loves her crowns more than real jewelry. And speaking of real jewelry, her dad is a garbage man that showers her with diamonds so I don't have to buy her any. We spend most of our money on bikes and food. Two of her greatest loves, after me, her husband. I am known around these parts as Camille's husband. I have been the first gentleman of the Relief Society, the greatest honor of my life. She is a true native of the Valley, born and raised in the shadow of the Wasatch Mountains, graduated from Highland High School, then earned a Master's of Nursing from New York University.
She puts her all into everything she does. She has four strong children that she loves and serves daily, teaching them that they can do hard things and that failure is a wonderful opportunity to learn and press forward. She has embraced the mantra of the Mi Duole Mandolarian creed, THIS IS THE WAY, meaning she is hopeful and full of love, and endures until the end, whether that be the Wasatch 100 or an extremely long church meeting. She has been on the podium more than most. When the Master's National Road Racing Championship came to Ogden a few years ago, she ended up on the podium for the Criterum. She's been on the podium at LOTOJA, she's been on the podium for Tour de Park City, B4K, Tour de Sol. She's been on the podium for P2P, you get the point. She is kind of a big deal.
More impressive than her podiums though is the fact that she is the best wife I've ever had, a wonderful mother, a friend to all, a caring nurse, a delightful cook and a stone cold killer on the bike....
DAVE: Dave grew up in Salt Lake and went to Highland high school. He has an amazing father who was and is the ultimate outdoorsman who spent many hours coaching, mentoring and teaching Dave, his siblings and all of the young men in the Parleys area. He is a legend for many of his epic adventures. Dave's dad Ralph instilled in him a love for nature, the outdoors and being active. Dave grew up playing Football, Rugby and wrestling. Dave played Rugby at the University of Utah and went on to play in Graduate School at Columbia University in New York. Dave is currently the team doctor for the Utah Warriors Rugby team. Dave spent his youth exploring the Wasatch, rock climbing, skiing, hiking and mtn biking. Every year for his dad’s birthday until recently they would ride the Wasatch crest. Dave is an incredibly talented athlete. He excels at every sport he does. Dave ran the 100th running of the Boston Marathon with his dad in1996 qualifying with a time of 3:08 without much training. Dave has raced road, mtn and triathlon. He has completed LOTOJA 3 times, True grit 5 times, ultimate challenge, tour of park city and run several marathons including Boston and New York. He has been coaching, ride leading, Mentoring in NICA with Herriman High for 7 years. Dave has always chosen to put our family first. He is the ultimate sponsor for the Brinton Clan. Dave is one of the smartest, most humble and honest people you will meet. He is our example, leader and biggest supporter. You want Dave on your team. Everyone who knows Dave loves him.
Meet Split Nutrition's co-founder, Jeff Mahin. Recently a friend and fellow cyclist (Corey Jensen) proposed our team connecting with SPLIT. If you haven’t seen their product you can find it at Harmon's. If you where at team camp you got to dive into the very generous gift of products that Split provided us. Jeff Mahin (a chef with a passion for cycling) and Dr. Phil Goglia (performance nutritionist to the stars and professional athletes) discovered that nobody was making a convenient way to PB&J - let alone doing it with minimal ingredients. They wanted to create a delicious way to PB&J that was nostalgic, convenient and made with the best ingredients they could find to keep it at its realest - and better for you.
We are going to dive into the story behind Split and it’s founder. We are going to spend an hour with Jeff Mahin working through his journey and how. Let's get into Jeff's story a little bit, he's going to tell you about how he went from being kicked out of high school to being a successful entrepreneur, restaurateur, and elite level cyclist.
Split Pop Up Draper Harmons: 13-15 May, 2022
jeff@splitnutrition.com
Split can be found on The Feed https://thefeed.com/teams/mi-doule-cycling-team
Hannah Finchamp has been racing for over half her life. She started at 9 years old, racing on a bike more than half her weight. Eleven years later she received her professional license in triathlon and mountain biking.
After winning the XTERRA Amateur World Championship in triathlon, she joined the CLIF Pro Team (then LUNA). And after winning the amateur title a second time, her sights became fixed on the bike.
She has worked up the ranks starting as the two-time high school state champion on the mountain bike, earning podium positions at multi-Pro XCT and Epic races, and she finished off her college career as a 5x National Champion.
She graduated from Lindenwood University with a degree in both Athletic Training (healthcare) and Exercise Science. She is a USA Certified Cycling Coach and Board Certified athletic trainer.
I first met Hannah through Voler. I would watch her posts come through on their social page and then I noticed one day that some of her own social posts included pictures of Emigration Canyon. So, I pulled up Strava and did some investigative research … turns out she lives right down the street from me. Now I frequently honk and wave at her when she’s going out to do intervals in Olympus Cove. She has also done some guest speaking for our high school mountain team.
One of my most favorite things you have said, “Last year, at the national championship, I had the letters B.S. written on my top tube, but it didn’t stand for what you might think. The letters were short for my mantra, “Braver than you’ve ever been, stronger than you even know.” Even after I removed those letters from my bike, it’s a mantra I continue to repeat to myself. There is something about being ‘braver’ and ‘stronger’ that inspires confidence. I think the mantra applies both on and off of the bike. Especially right now, we all need to be a little braver and stronger than we’ve ever been before.
https://hannahfinchamp.com
https://www.strava.com/athletes/4924389
Instagram @hannah_finchamp
Dan Mills of Performance Rehab Clinic is a MASTER at helping people heal. Learn how to be strategic about your cycling and fitness as you age. Learn how to still be killing it out there in your 70’s! Owner and operator of Performance Rehab Clinic. University of Utah Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science. Master’s degree in Physical Therapy from Idaho State University. Dan is a HUGE part of the Mi Duole team both as a teammate and a sponsor. Big thank you for all he teaches in this episode and how much he gives to take care of the team’s health.
http://www.prcpt.net
After five years of racing with the Team Novo Nordisk development team, Logan Phippen made the step up to the pro team for 2021, realizing a long held dream and becoming the team’s only US pro rider. Valuable experience racing against WorldTour opponents was gained at the Tour of Turkey, Baloise Tour of Belgium and the Tour du Limousin as Phippen looks to push on in 2022. A challenging 2020 due to the Covid-19 restrictions and racing embargo meant for a shortened calendar for Phippen, but 11th overall at the Tour of Mevlana in Turkey after an all round selfless team performance confirmed Phippen’s development had come full circle and the time was right to move up a level. 2019 saw Phippen perform well in races like the Joe Martin Stage Race, Vuelta Independencia Nacional and the Grand Prix Cycliste de Saguenay, but injury and illness blighted his calendar and limited his race days. One of four children, from a young age Phippen was involved in highly competitive endurance athletics, including Nordic skiing, running, and mountain biking. He fell in love with cycling while watching the European races on television and swiftly began harboring his own ambitions of becoming a cyclist. He promptly found progress racing with Hanger 15 Bicycles (formerly Canyon Bicycles) on the US domestic Pro Road Tour (PRT) circuit and gaining valuable experience in teamwork and leadership. In 2016, Phippen’s life changed drastically when he was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. That spring, he grew weak and frail and noticed he didn’t have the energy to keep up with his friends while out riding. The weekend after his 24th birthday, he saw how horrifically thin he’d become, and after a conversation with his father, Phippen went to the emergency room where he was diagnosed with diabetes. The diagnosis never disheartened Phippen as he knew it was a condition that he could manage. With the help from his medical team, he knew he could live the same active life and was back on the bike within a week. Because he had already seen Team Novo Nordisk riders in the peloton, he reached out to the team immediately to see if they had a spot for him on their elite mountain bike team. Instead, Team Novo Nordisk offered him a chance to race for the development squad, and Phippen instantly jumped at the opportunity. Phippen experienced a breakthrough season in 2018, earning 14 top 10 finishes including eight podium finishes with two wins and one overall victory. His proudest result came at the UCI Europe Tour of Bihor in Romania where he finished 11th in the individual time trial. Off the bike, Phippen loves literature, writing, and meditation. He says his life looks completely different than it did barely three years ago and loves being back racing full time and taking life by the horns.
Prior to cycling, Tanner was a professional skier on the Telemark World Cup. He has a bachelor’s degree with honors in snow science mechanics (civil engineers but with snow) from Montana State University. Tanner has been a professional mountain bike racer since 2016 and coach since 2017. He tops the podium at many well known races, recently having won the Park City Point to Point. He has experience racing various lengths and technicalities all over the country, a true seasoned pro. Tanner works with a variety of athletes, from juniors to pros. He specializes in developing young racers and guiding them through the seasons that come. Using his experience from years at competing at the top, he develops racers holistically and inclusively in XC, marathon XC, gravel, and cyclocross.
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Get out and ride your bike. If you are new to cycling, don’t worry about training metrics, having the best equipment, looking pro. Focus on building your engine and getting strong first. The rest comes later.
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Get strong, not thin. There is a lot of toxic language in cycling about how thin is fast. Watts per kilo is king so if you lose weight you will get faster. This is NOT TRUE and this mentality is harmful to women AND men. There is no ideal body type in cycling.
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Balance is key: life comes first, training comes second. Even if you are competing at a high level, prioritize things outside of your training. This may include spending time with friends, skiing on a powder day, practicing music, etc. If you miss a workout on your training plan to do something that is beneficial to your mental health, that is 100% okay. Life isn’t all about training
www.rockhornracing.com
Donnie started cycling during his freshman year of college in 1983. He began road and mountain bike racing in 1985, and continued until 1999. In 2001, he started guiding bike tours in Maui, Hawaii. Donnie truly loves people and sharing cycling with them. Giving his guests the best experience possible every time they ride is his goal—whether that means tips to improve their riding or sharing extra information about Hawaii. He’s grateful he gets to do this job and meet amazing people from all over the world. So, what’s Donnie’s “job?”
Donnie is the Founder of Maui Cyclery, he lives on Maui, he rides, he surfs, hikes and is an outdoors enthusiast!!
“My goal is to help cyclists who come to Maui on vacation to experience what I get to do daily. Today, "Go cycling Maui" is going on 14 years.”
https://www.gocyclingmaui.com 99 Hana Hwy Paia, HI 96779h
Andy has always been athletic and involved in sports his whole life. As a boy He excelled in soccer until he moved from Southern California to a small town in southern Utah where soccer didn’t exist. He then picked up a baseball glove and that became a passion for years and even earned him a college scholarship. As a young father he developed degenerative disc disease in his back and was scheduled for surgery, but thought he’d try another route to heal his back and got into shape again. He started running at the gym. That led to running a marathon, which led to an interest in triathlon and then ultimately the pinnacle of triathlon…Ironman.
After years of running wore down his knee, requiring surgery, the doctor recommended the he hang up his running shoes and invest in a good road bike instead. He took that advice seriously and poured his heart and soul into biking and has never looked back. He is well known and highly skilled in this sport, not only in racing, but currently shares his knowledge and passion with both teens and adults as a highly respected and revered coach. His only regret with biking is that he didn’t find it earlier in his life.
Dirty Dino Gravel Grinder Discount Code: MIDUOLEDINO
Former Amazing Race Winner and Pro Cyclist, Connor O’Leary. "As cliché as it sounds, the entire cancer experience really put things into perspective for me," says Connor. "I learned more about myself, my capabilities, and what it means to truly suffer in those eight months than ever before. Above all, it taught me how precious life truly is. I started living, taking advantage of every opportunity, and creating deeper connections with the people in my life."
Connor shares his story about becoming a pro and racing in Europe. He shares his cancer diagnosis and what he learned. Connor is part of Mi Duole and we can't wait for all the good things 2022 brings us.
Meet Stuart Anderson in the newest episode of the Mi Duole podcast. Born and raised in Holladay. Attended Crestview, Oly Jr. and Oly High. Comes from a family of 3 kids, and is a middle child. Served an LDS mission to Ireland and Northern Ireland 1999-2000 then came home and got a Double Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Business from the U of U. Life long sport enthusiast. Attended every Rick Majaris basketball game as a kid and teen. Attended Ron McBride football camp every summer. Gloriously lost the 1997-1998 4A football state championship to Timpview. Married High School girlfriend Kristin Edge in 2004 and has two daughters: 14 and 8. Lives in Holladay and works for Crown Council … a dental marketing and consulting company.
Meet Mi Duole team member, Dr. Dan Thunell, and enjoy his bio from his wife Meg 😎
"My name is Meg. And my husband Dan is an addict. A cycling addict.
"When he proposed, I had no idea I would spend 40% of our marriage pulling wet Lycra out of the washing machine and hanging it to dry on every banister and railing in our house. Dan started off as a runner, but after an orthopedic surgeon told him he had the ankles of a 96 year old man, he started mountain biking for exercise.
"Here’s Dan’s dirty secret: he was a complete snob who FOR YEARS refused to even try road biking. But after our last kid ended up being surprise twins, he was too scared to ask me for enough time to drive up the mountain, bike on the mountain, and drive back from the mountain. It wouldn’t have ended well for anyone.
"His older brother, Mark, had been a cyclist for years, & finally convinced Dan to give road biking a chance. One of his very first road rides was a century in Park City.
"He almost died.
"But he didn’t, and a monster was born.
"For the last 10 years, Dan has gotten up around 5 am almost every day so he can get his miles in and still be a dad to our six kids, eight chickens, and very needy dog.
"He has ridden LOTOJA as a relay three times, and raced solo six. Only one of those solo races ended in the back of an ambulance, so that’s pretty good I guess. (I would please very much like you to ask him to tell you the story of why he ended up in an ambulance, by the way).
"For the last three years, he, his brothers, and his best friend have rented an RV and spent 24 hours in the wilds of Utah for the Kokopelli Relay. He’s climbed Pikes Peak, the Mt. Whitney portal, Mt. Evans, Haleakala, and many, many more. He also got a VPN so he can watch every monument, classic, and tour event at ungodly hours in languages he doesn’t speak, and he has as many bikes as he has kids.
"He even planned our 20th anniversary trip to Italy around the Giro, and promised if we went to one stage he’d go to as many museums as I wanted.
"Professionally, Dan is a periodontist who is beloved by his patients, staff, and peers. He’s been awarded professor of the year by the dental residents at the University of Utah, and is constantly disappointing little old grandmas who want to line him up with their grandchildren.
"The things that make Dan a great doctor, husband, and father are the same things that make him a great cycling companion. He is meticulous and detail-oriented, but more importantly, he is unfailingly and unyieldingly kind. There are no games with Dan—what you see is exactly what you get.
"He’s extremely competitive, but only with himself. He loves riding with complete novices who wear their kids’ helmets and Nikes as much as he does racing as a Cat 3 cyclist.
"As long as he has a hill to climb, he’s happy. And because he is so kind and patient, and because he mostly tries not to make fun of me for almost totaling our car on an Idaho service road after I got lost driving Lotoja support last year, I keep pulling him shaking and shivering off the sides of mountains with a car full of hot tea and handwarmers or Cherry Coke and Reese’s.
"Also, this is completely unrelated, but I will never have a platform like this again. I want to make sure everyone knows that he has an unhealthy obsession with Vans shoes and currently owns 24 pairs. I had to give up a full shelf in our closet for his fancy footwear."
Pat Casey is a USA Triathlon Level 2 Coach, CSCS, Team USA Age Group Coach, and Retul certified bike fit expert. His background as an elite road cyclist stemmed into his consulting and coaching career, which allows him to combine his love of cycling and triathlon with his devotion to helping people improve their quality of life, and realize their athletic potential through endurance sports.
Pat grew up in St. Louis, Missouri where he spent the months he wasn’t playing ice hockey riding his mountain bike. He was introduced to cross country racing and joined the St. Louis-based cycling team when he was 15. At this time, Pat also got a job as an aspiring bike mechanic, and to this day, still wears his “mechanic hat” after 13 years in bike shops.
During summer of 2012, Pat rode his bike from San Francisco, CA to Boston, MA in support of Partners in Health, a Global Health organization that had largely inspired his move to Alabama after graduation. Getting back to racing in Alabama, Pat found himself on the podium and moved up in Category quickly with help from his coach at the time, Heather. Instead of continuing on his path towards graduate school, Pat wanted to see where his dream of professional bike racing would take him.
In 2014, Pat and Heather loaded up and moved their lives to Park City, Utah and Pat joined the Canyon Bicycles-Shimano Domestic Elite Cycling Team. He spent the following spring and summer months (2015 and 2016) traveling the US on the domestic PRT (Professional Road Tour) Circuit, followed by a year with the New Orleans-based team, Palmer Cycling who would help get him to a myriad of PRT events in the role of Rider and Director for the small squad.
In this role, Pat found himself more useful as a team leader and coach than as a rider. In 2018, racing has become an outlet for competition, but Pat’s passion for coaching and devotion to his athletes has outdistanced his desire to spend as much time on the road.
He still races as a Cat 1 in Utah, and you can find him at Tuesday Night Worlds races at RMR, and the occasional weekend criterium.
https://www.peakstatefit.com
pat@peakstatefit.com
Join Cherell Jordin and Stuart Anderson as they spend an hour with professional cyclist Melisa Rollins for episode #38.
Intro by Melisa's coach, Sarah Kaufman: Melisa was introduced to riding by her parents. You might be surprised to know that initially she hated it! It wasn’t until turning 18 and discovering how her work ethic rewarded her on the bike that she began to enjoy it.
Melisa came to me for coaching in 2019, burned out from running and riding and with only a budding interest in racing. I recognized her willingness to work, and her coachability - a trait that encapsulates a lot of qualities, but to me largely means humble and curious. It took about a year to dig Melisa out of the hole she was in but after that, she really started to become the star on the bike that she is now. I have learned so much from coaching Melisa and, like everyone, I am so excited to see what else she can do.
To date, some of her palmares include: wins at 2021 Chequamegon and Firecracker 50, 2021 PCP2P and Leadboat (Leadville and SBT) 2nd places, BWR 2020 5th. One thing to note here - as part of her Leadboat podium, she was 6th at Leadville. That may not sound like a huge result but the field this year was stacked - to date only 12 women have gone under eight hours at Leadville and six of them did it this year. Melisa was one of those six.
Meet teammate Charles Smart!
Charles grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah and is the oldest of six kids. He went to East High School where he met the girl of his dreams, then graduated from the University of Utah with a degree in economics, and now has been working in finance ever since! Charles has always loved to bike. He has been road biking for years, even before it became popular amongst our generation.
Three things Charles loves besides biking:
- Family — He is an amazing husband and the best father to our 4 children (Charlie 9, Ellie 7, Ruby 4, Caroline 2). Everyone is happier when he is around!
- Skiing — He loves skiing and has has taught our kids to enjoy the sport as well - he and the kids have already been up 3 times this season!
- A good nap — He can fall asleep anytime/anywhere... he has been known to completely pass out sitting up while chaos erupts around him!
Charles is a beef jerky connoisseur, Mexican food is his favorite and he lives for our yearly trip to Newport Beach... For some reason he’s always in the market for a new bike and spends unnecessary amounts of time on KSL shopping.
Quote from Charles, "Sister kidnapped when I was 16 years old. That was life changing for my family. Biking became a form of therapy for me during that time. My mind would race to all sorts of potential bad/scary outcomes when my sister was gone. Going out on the bike I was either suffering too much to worry about other things or too focused to think about anything other than descending (more so on the mountain bike). This was hugely therapeutic to me and to this day is a big part of why riding a bike is so special to me. Although the life variables have changed. I’m a believer in trying to balance some structure with just riding. Might not be the smartest method, but cycling is therapeutic for me physically, mentally, and even spiritually. Group rides and structure rides solve different pieces of that puzzle in my life"
We met Paul when he did LOTOJA in 2020. Paul raced the pro category and we had a little back and forth via text. Our real connection comes through Hyland's. Big team sponsor has brought us together on some projects and gratefully we get to spend 45 minutes with Paul talking about his life as an endurance athlete and coach.
Paul has supported the cycling initiatives of Hyland’s Powered, including coaching their cycling teams at the 2021 Belgian Waffle Ride Series. Hyland’s is an official sponsor of the Belgian Waffle Ride Series and fielded teams for the 2021 BWRs around the country - including Cedar City.
One of Thomas’s primary roles was be to prepare the Hyland’s teams for the 100+ grueling miles of racing on dirt, gravel, and road.
A legendary endurance athlete, Thomas is certainly qualified for this leadership role, having competed at the national level for 40 years, first as a runner and now as a cyclist. He won his first U.S. championship at 11 years old with a 4:55 mile and followed that up with a national high school title in 1987.
For the last ten years, Thomas has focused on cycling, winning 12 more professional and state championships. His most recent wins include the 2020 Arizona State Hill Climb Championships, El Tour de Tucson Tandem 2019, and the Arizona State 40K Time Trial Championship.
https://www.outsidebusinessjournal.com/press-releases/bike-press-releases/hylands-doubles-down-on-cycling-adding-paul-thomas-to-the-hylands-powered-family/
Kyle has completed multiple Ironman events, half marathons, challenging century-length rides/races, grueling cycling stage races, CX mountain bike races, and other endurance events. He is taking his education, coaching background, and knowledge of strength training and applying the same science-backed principles and concepts to endurance sports with certifications from USA Cycling, USA Triathlon, IRONMAN, NICA, and the American College of Sports Medicine. He is constantly studying to be a better coach and athlete through continuing education and staying up to date on the latest research and training trends.
Kyle has worked with everyone from beginners to elite athletes and is comfortable with all age groups. He loves helping adult athletes break through plateaus and achieve goals, and has a passion for coaching developing youth athletes - helping them grow their love for their sport while keeping in mind that junior athletes require a different approach to training than adult athletes.
WHY WHITE PINE ATHLETICS: I created White Pine Athletics because, as an athlete, I understood the necessity of being treated and trained like a unique individual, something I feel a lot of trainers and clubs forget. The idea was to start a company offering full-service training solutions focusing on the needs of each athlete, but also with a huge emphasis on mobility and injury prevention.
WHY DID YOU BECOME A TRAINER/COACH: From day one, I have always been passionate about the sports I participate in, and I have always enjoyed watching others grow as athletes. By becoming a trainer, I have been able to help athletes grow to become more efficient, stronger, and healthier than they were before, and that is a great feeling. I get to help people become lifelong athletes by focusing not just on the strength but on mobility and technique to achieve maximum longevity.
https://whitepineathletics.com/kyle-mcfarland
USA Cycling Coach, Level 2
USA Triathlon Coach, Level 1
Ironman Certified Coach
NICA Accredited Coach
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
Training Peaks Level 1 Accreditation
Spend an hour with Utah Cycling Events owner and manager, Dirk Cowley as he shares his thoughts about the Utah road racing climate and what he is doing to provide opportunities for better road racing events. He is also the Managing Partner at RaceDay Event Management. Dirk is prolific racer and has been for more than 30 years. Dirk earned the Stars and Stripes jersey as National Champion in the Masters 45-49 criterium. Dirk also travelled to the Masters World Championships in Tirol, Austria and finished fifth in the 116 km road race in the 45-49 year category.
http://utahcyclingevents.com
https://www.road-results.com/racer/17169
Learn from one of the best - Plan7 Founder, Dave Harward as he teaches about some key elements to a successful winter training program. We spend about an hour going over the basics behind getting started and how to make these off seasons months productive and fun.
A successful spring and summer racing season hinges mainly on one thing—your winter cycling training plan. The type of work you put in right now to prepare for it will pay massive dividends in the future. Did you catch that? I said the type of work you put in — not how much work you put in. For most cyclists, winter cycling means it’s time to buckle down on long-duration, high-volume base training.
https://plan7coaching.com/houseofwatts
Eric Flynn has been a part of Holladay cycling for years. His shop is right in the heart of Holladay servicing all types of bikes: mountain, XC and road. Eric has been part of the Mi Duole family for years. He is filled with honesty and integrity. His service and skills come into play helping us keep our bikes running smooth. Eric works hard and puts in the hours to care for our community. We are honored to spend an hour talking about his story.
From Eric's website: "We focus and specialize on incredible service, maintenance and repair of any brand of bike. The bulk of the bikes you see when you step into our shop are the bikes of our customers. We do sell new bikes but our focus here is impeccable service and attention to detail when it comes to our service work.
When you pick your bike up from us we want you to know things have been done with the utmost care and precision. There is nothing worse than paying for a service and then come to find out things were hurried and important details have been overlooked."
http://flynncyclery.com
James lives with his wife, Sunny, and their five children in Utah. After breaking several Guinness World Records, James wondered if he had truly found his mental and physical limits. He knew there was more: 50 Ironmans, 50 States, 50 consecutive days. After accomplishing the fifty, James knew he wasn’t done yet. Over the next five years, he rode his mountain bike to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, ran 235 miles across Greece, competed in Xtreme Triathlons around the world, and raced the Xtri World Championship in Norway. He also competed in the T.V. World Premiere of The World’s Toughest Race – a ten-day adventure race through the back jungles of Fiji, and The Uberman, all leading up to his biggest project––Conquer One Hundred––racing a full-distance triathlon for 100 consecutive days, from March 1, 2021 – June 8, 2021. 140.6 miles a day, for 14 weeks, totally 14, 060 miles. James is now experiencing being the parent of four teenage girls and one son who is almost a teenager as well. After watching the documentary on Netflix for Operation Underground Railroad, he knew that he wanted to get involved. He contacted O.U.R. and was thrilled to create a partnership to raise money for the cause. Human trafficking is modern-day slavery, and James is excited to get involved in freeing modern-day slaves, particularly teenagers and children.
https://www.ironcowboy.com/conquer-100/
Alison Tetrick is a cowgirl, a scientist, a storyteller, and a professional cyclist.
Growing up on a cattle ranch in California, Alison could dream as big as the boundless landscape. Being remote from the surrounding communities, she pursued excellence in her academics, solo sports, and was ingrained with a ranch life work ethic. Beginning tennis in high school, she used that and her Valedictorian status to earn a full scholarship to Abilene Christian University in Abilene, TX. She excelled in pursuing a B.S in Biochemistry with an emphasis in Molecular Biology and became a published scientific author in the American Chemical Society’s Journal of Biochemistry for her research in cholesterol biosynthesis.
Alison’s scientific experience took her from Texas to Boston where she worked in a laboratory specializing in chemistry research and drug discovery and then on to the Bay Area where she currently resides in Petaluma, CA. Always seeking physical challenges to accentuate her professional career in biotechnology, she began triathlon winning her first races and qualifying for the 70.3 World Championships. Meanwhile, her Grandfather had become an avid cyclist in the later years of his life winning 17 USA Master’s National Championships and remarked that his granddaughter had the potential in the sport in which he could have unlocked decades earlier. Cycling was in her blood.
Despite the foray into triathlon, true riding to Alison still meant saddling up her horse to ride the trails of the Central Coast of California and it took some convincing from Grampy to race bicycles exclusively. A 6-month period that consisted of a few races, a call from the USA Cycling Talent ID, and joining the USA National Team, capitulated Alison into a career that both not almost ended her life, but also saved her life.
Finding the same sense of freedom on a bike that she had found with the wide-open spaces of the ranch, she uncovered what she needed to progress into one of the best elite women cyclists in the world. In 2014, she placed 3rd at the UCI World Championships in the Team Time Trial and won stages at the Tour de San Luis in Argentina and the BeNe Tour in Belgium. She represented the USA at the Pan American Games. She was ranked by the UCI, the global governing body for professional cycling, in the Top 10 professional racers in the world.
This successful career came hurtling down as a sequence of crashes that involved life flight helicopters, a traumatic brain injury (TBI), broken bones, hospital stays, months of rehabilitation, and side effects from the crashes that remain to this day led her to explore alternate outlets on the bike.
From the UCI World Tour, she began exploring all things gravel. She won her first gravel race at DK200, setting the current course record, and continued to become 3x Gravel Worlds Champion. In due course, Alison was crowned by event coordinators and the gravel community as the inaugural “Queen of Gravel”.
The TBI resulting from the crashes as a professional cyclist awakened her academic pursuits in the desire to understand the healing process of the brain. While continuing to race professionally and work as a consultant in biotechnology communications, she acquired her M.S. in Clinical Psychology.
Alison is dedicated to investing in the sport of cycling and serves on the Board of Directors of USA Cycling. You can find her all over the world enjoying life, riding bikes and inspiring. She maintains a career as a communications professional, specializing in biotechnology and the endurance sports industry. She was a pivotal part in the activation of the Amgen Tour of California, with her science, marketing, and cycling expertise. She is also the co-founder and CEO of Saga Ventures, LLC, a consulting firm based on curating meaningful community engagement and brand activation.
Be bold. Do work. Ride bikes.
"Better Yourself. Believe In Yourself"
An accomplished businessman and lifelong athlete, Diaa Nour cofounded Ventum LLC in 2015 after successfully exiting the telecom sector. Ventum began as a passion project seeking to change the bike industry by introducing new aerodynamic technology and the first triathlon-specific bike. As CEO of Ventum, Diaa has grown the business from a humble startup in Miami to its current headquarters here in Utah. He’s led the development of the innovative NS1 road bike and recent introduction of the GS1 gravel bike.
Diaa has traveled the world developing and being involved in sport, and truly lives and tests the product that his company builds and provides athletes around the world. We have met Diaa as our team has become loving customers of Ventum bikes and have had the opportunity to try and true their product. Over the last year as inventory has been difficult to get for today’s roadies and gravel racers, the Ventum Team has equipped the team with all our needs - every time!
LEADVILLE RACE REPORT from Jesse Loper and Dean Walker. This is it, the race of all races. One hundred miles across the high-altitude, extreme terrain of the Colorado Rockies, this event was created for only the most determined athletes. Starting at 10,152 feet and climbing to 12,424 feet. These two both competed and finished the race in 2021 and this podcast walks through their experience.
Spend an hour with Plan7 coaches Dave Harward and Breanne Harward as they dive into race day preparations. Dave maps out what your final weeks before an event should look like and Breanne shares nutritional information to keep your levels topped off.
PLAN7 Endurance Coaching was founded in 2006 by accomplished road bike, mountain bike, cyclocross and distance running racer Dave Harward. He is a USA Cycling Level 1 (Elite) Certified Coach, a USA Cycling Certified MTB Coach, and a POSE Method of Running Certified Coach. Dave has extensive experience and background, having been trained as a BikeFit Systems Pro Fitter in addition to training as a Master Level Fit Technician with Body Geometry. Dave also co-founded the Utah High School Cycling League and served on the League Board as well as served as the course designer.
Breanne earned a BS in Biology a Masters degree (MS) in Nutrition and Sports Dietetics from the University of Utah. She is licensed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), and is also certified through the American Council on Exercise (ACE) in group fitness, personal training, and pilates. Breanne works hard to teach the science of food and how our bodies use nutrients as fuel to achieve optimal performance.
As a PLAN7 Endurance Coaching athlete, Breanne raced for the DNA Pro Cycling Team. Accolades include 2nd and 3rd place at USA Cycling Hill Climb National Championship 2016 and 2017, 3rd place podium at 2015 Tour of the Gila, top amateur finisher in the US Pro National road race 2014, and she was awarded Most aggressive Rider at Tour of Utah Women's Edition 2014. Breanne has had podium or top 10 finishes NRC and UCI races such as the Cascade Cycling Classic, Redlands Classic Stage Race, and Mt Hood Classic. She was the overall UCA points leader 2013, State TT and Hill climb champion 2013, 2014, and 2018. She was on the TTT team at World Championships in 2015 in and rode in many UCI races: Tour Cycliste Féminin International de l’Ardèche in France, Gatineau Gran Prix in Canada, Philly International Classic, U.S. Pro Challenge, Vuelta Ciclista El Salvador, and the Giro della Toscana. On gravel, Breanne has been on the podium at Crusher in the Tushar multiple years and won Rebecca's Private Idaho 2017. She now represents PLAN7 as a local rider and strives to develop women's racing in all disciplines as the women’s advocate for Trek SLC.
www.plan7coaching.com
Dave Harward | Founder & Head Coach Email: dave@plan7coaching.com Phone: (801) 661.7988
Breanne Nalder | Nutrition Coach Email: breanne@plan7coaching.com Phone: (801) 550.0434
Banana Sushi Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rFaL4_-qaSpiK-bv26oHfCY1eOKbxfLT/view?usp=drivesdk
Brandon is a Paralympic Cycling National Team athlete who works for an accounting firm. In 2014, he dove into shallow waters at the beach and was left paralyzed from the chest down. Claiming ownership of his life with a spinal cord injury meant relearning all his daily activities from feeding himself to changing clothes and getting active again. He started using a handcycle for cardiovascular improvement and was immediately hooked. Brandon grew as an athlete and exactly three years after the accident, he was invited to join the US Paralympic Cycling Residence Program.
CAF has supported Brandon with competition travel and equipment costs over the years, helping him make huge strides in his athletic career and qualifying for his first world championships. Brandon is a two-time silver medalist at the 2019 Parapan American Games, silver medalist at the 2019 Paracycling World Championship, and earned multiple medals at the UCI World Cup and National Championships. Now he’s training full-time with the US Paralympic Cycling Team to bring home the gold from the 2021 Tokyo Paralympics.
We are grateful to spend an hour with Brandon Lyons and Kristie Boltz and talk about his journey. Some important links:
https://www.challengedathletes.org
http://support.challengedathletes.org/site/TR?px=1293395&fr_id=1760&pg=personal
Insider information from two Mi Duole legends: Paul Watson and Dave Sharp. These guys know how to navigate LOTOJA from training to nutrition to strategy to bathroom breaks. It takes so much to put everything together for this race and all that goes into preparing and riding but with the right mentor it's a little easier. These two spend the year preparing for the big dance and share some of their most valuable tips for all us hacks. With 35 total races between the two of them hopefully you can find some nuggets to make the best worst day a little better.
Meet the race director of LOTOJA - Brent Chambers!
The LoToJa was started in 1983 by two Logan cyclists, David Bern, a student at Utah State University, and Jeff Keller,the owner of Sunrise Cyclery. The two men wanted a race that resembled the difficulty of a one-day European classic like Paris-Roubaix or the Tour of Flanders. LoToJa's first year featured seven cyclists racing 192 miles from Logan to a finish line in Jackson's town square. The winning time was just over nine hours by Bob VanSlyke.
Since then, LoToJa has grown into one of the nation’s premier amateur cycling races and continues to be a grueling test of one's physical and mental stamina. Many compete to win their respective category, while others just ride to cross the finish line. At 200+ miles, LoToJa is the longest one-day USAC-sanctioned bicycle race in the country. Cyclists must conquer three mountain passes as they pedal through the scenic terrain of Utah, Idaho and Wyoming en route to a finish line below the rugged Tetons at the base of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.
https://lotoja.com
Learn from "The General" - Erik Olson. He is always one of the first Mi Duoles that any new member of the team meets. He is gracious and respectful. He is a skilled racer and brilliant tactician. He loves Mi Duole and has financially supported the team through his business for years. Erik Olsen is known to the younger riders as “The General” for his powerful leadership inside the LOTOJA peloton. Erik loves cycling and has done much to create a culture on the Duole team that we hope can be modeled for years and years. He trains hard and races smart. Erik is “all in” for this team and is a trusted friend and advocate for all we stand for.
We first connected with Brian Trapp in 2019 through our association with Voler. The Mi Duole team has used Voler from the very beginning - that’s 1986. Brian, his family and Voler are all in San Luis Obispo, California. Some things that Voler excels at that I am sure we will get into: customer service, product innovation, gear quality and personal connection with there athletes. The brand knows how to engage with our team so we feel a great since of pride in wearing the Voler label.
Brian manages the look and feel of the brand. He is an expert in telling the story of the brand and creating that connection with Voler. Whether is it through his marketing and advertising efforts. Through the Zwift race series. Through the social media, website and email campaigns - they all tell the story of cycling and that is Brian’s work. He builds the Voler brand and manages how they grow, interact and develop.
Brian is in the sport also. I follow his personal social media and Strava accounts and love to see him get after it by himself and also with his kids. Nothing better than a 5:00am Saturday start time? I even told Brian after he rode one of the Voler Zwift races this past winter the he is Duole because he seems to live and breath the same kind of life we do here in SLC.
www.voler.com
These two guys are Mi Duole All-Stars! Spend an hour listening to Andy Welch and Scott Miles tell their stories about climbing Mauna Kea and Mauna Moa. What was is like and how did they pull it off? Both of these men are warriors and excel at all the sports they take on. They are the foundation of the suffering that takes place on the Mi Duole team.
Over the last 3 years, the Mi Duole Team has worked with Chris Mogridge as he’s developed his wheel company, Mercury Wheels. Chris is the Founder and CEO of Mercury Wheels and they are local to Utah. Based in Ogden, Mercury has provided ongoing products for large businesses such as Backcountry.com to teams, like Mi Duole. In 2020, the Mi Duole Team members that were riding Mercury had very good feedback, and in 2021, the wheels have become a top choice for many of our team members. Chris is a cyclist himself, he’s passionate about the industry and now that his business is growing (even into Europe).
https://mercurycycling.com
Alex Grant...We are grateful to connect with Alex and learn from all his years of experience in the cycling world. He is super wise and also willing to risk it for the biscuit! He shares some awesome nuggets with us about success on and off the bike. Born in Richmond, VT in a small town about 20 miles from Burlington. Moved to Salt Lake City in 1998 for college and the snow. Used to play lots of pond hockey as a kid. Loved to ski, snowboard and play soccer - he focused mostly on snowboarding through his late teens and 20’s. He started racing bikes in the late 1990s in New England. Raced until he was 18 and then took a 4-5 year break to snowboard and travel. In 2004 he picked it up again and got his pro license at the end of 2005. He spends his days also managing Gear Rush: A consignment shop that specializes in cycling and outdoor gear. They sell primarily on eBay and serve as an outlet for the local outdoor community to turn over their no longer needed gear to a new user. He has a beautiful family: two girls that are looking to be as adventurous has him!
Connect with Alex: alexgrant411@gmail.com
Meet one of the founding fathers of the Mi Duole team. Ed Chauner is an all-star Wasatch Adaptive Ski Instructor and a key member of the Snowbird community. Ed has taught every type of student, with every type of need, and been able to develop goals and accomplishments with those that need it most. Cycling and Skiing have always been a large part of Ed’s life. He has raced bikes since 1985 and mountain bikes since 1988. He also competed in two Mountain bike XC World Championships and one US Road National Championship. Ed has authored mountain bike clinic books, as well as owned the Intermountain Cup Mountain Bike series which carries on today! In 1978, Ed started teaching skiing at Snowbird, and has been on the ski patrol team there as well. Ed is a WAS Tour guide which is a very tough level to attain. It basically means that this guy can do anything anywhere, and likely kick your butt getting there! If you follow Ed’s Strava page, you will find that many of his rides include taking others out that have a goal of riding a bike again or skiing again. Ed makes this happen, and I don’t know how that big heart fits in that small frame of his!! To this day, if Ed decides to compete in the Porcupine Hill Climb, he will win his age group by a long shot! We are grateful to have a true legend on our cycling team and appreciate his mentorship that he has had with many of us!! Side note: Ed most recently joined our toughest ride of the year “The Scott Miles Crusher” but he did it on his road bike - just try riding your road bike up over Great Western to Park City in the dirt!
https://wasatchadaptivesports.org
Meet Sean Jager - he is a leader in every way. He has an incredible history in cycling with so much to learn from. There is nothing better than sharing a ride with Sean. He shares his history, advice and LOTOAJ stories in this episode of the Mi Duole podcast.
Sean's Cycling Advice:
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Learn something from every cyclist you share the road/trail with. I strive to spark a conversation with those I ride or race with for any significant amount of time. Not only does it help pass the miles, but I have learned valuable cycling skills & life lessons from so many people who I never would have met otherwise. Anything from shifting a gear down prior to standing so I don’t take someone out behind me, to Deep stuff that has helped me be a better husband, father and human being.
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Give more than you get from the sport. I have received so much from cycling in the form of friendship, community, mental strength, purpose, health (mostly - haha) but most importantly- opportunity to serve others. This last LOTOJA was a prime example, I had very little of the fitness required to compete but plenty of reason to finish. Leaving Montpelier I met two guys, friends who took up the sport last season and made a goal to race LOTOJA together. They reminded me of my first one, full of excitement & energy and having no idea what to do with all of it. For the next few hours they picked my brain clean of stuff I had't thought of for years. It was a great experience for me to Give back.
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Empty the Tank and leave it all on the course. There have been many times I have finished a race depleted, falling short of my goal or expectation. At times its a wake up call to train harder, or change up my routines, etc. Although I would prefer to have met or beat my goal times or placement, I still feel a sense of accomplishment and a path for improvement. I have also had the unfortunate experience of finishing a race knowing I had more to give and because I was either weak minded, lazy in tactics, or afraid of going too deep, I didn’t leave it all on the course. That’s a rough place to be. You leave a bit angry and disappointed. I would much rather know I gave it all than left something in the tank.
TJ Eisenhart, is one of the premier young pro cyclists from the USA. Born and raised in Lehi, UT he received his first road bike at age 11 and began competing in local races. He competed in his first USA National championship at age 12, bring home a silver medal in the Time Trial. He began racing in Europe for the USA national team at the age of 16. At age 18 he signed his first professional contract with BMC Devo Team where he raced extensively all over Europe. During this time he won the USA TT National Championship and represented the USA in two World Championships. Last year he joined the Holowesko/Citadel Racing Team.
He is now the cofounder of Imaginary Collective. They are a gravel and mountain bike team focused on promoting the pure joy of being on the bike. BUT before TJ ever started riding a bike he began his love for art. He has journeyed through various mediums and loves experimenting in colors and style. His art is ever changing, expressing his love of life and personality. TJ’s art is collected in private collections around the world.
https://imaginarycollectiveshop.com
TJ's podcast “The Next Stage” https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-stage/id1514231439
Let's get on the same page for being safe out on the road and in groups. Can you really trust the wheel of the rider in front of you? Safety on the road is a big concern for us moving into 2021 and in this episode we dive into how the group can stay safe. Suggestions from some very experienced riders as well as over 40 different submissions results to s survey we sent out to the team. Lots of great information that everyone can learn from.
Thanks for all those that helped create a great episode and let's all commit to being safe in 2021.
Some topics discussed:
PREDICTABLE
OBEY THE LAW
HAND SIGNALS
HALF WHEELED
STANDING
BE PREPARED / BIKE MAINTENANCE
CARS
COURTESY
SNOT
LIGHTS
DESCENTS
Dan Mill specializes in getting athletes in a position to win - literally. He is a movement specialist and physical therapist who owns the Performance Rehab Clinic. Dan has completed 7 full Ironman events, multiple LOTOJAs and specializes in finding ways to keep cyclist healthy. He is passionate about making sure athletes make the right choice when faced with injuries. In this episode he shares tips and tricks for staying healthy. He talks about getting the right fit, balancing different types of training and why cyclists can be the most unfit fit athletes out there. Dan is smart. He is also willing to share and be apart of solutions for athletes. He has been around athletes and injuries his whole life and is willing to be a resource for everyone listening.
Don't forget, "Sitting is the new smoking."
(801) 938-9234 Call Dan Website: http://www.prcpt.net
Mike Hanseen, manager of Hangar 15 Bicycles in Millcreek, is one of the pillars of the Salt Lake City bicycle community. Mike has been in the bike industry for forty years, having owned Millcreek Bicycles for twenty-five years. He was also a National-level competitive cyclist. Mi Duole is connected to Mike is so many ways, but the biggest is that he has sold Chip all his bikes for the past 15 years! They have an incredible relationship.
In this episode Mike talks about his own professional career as a cyclist. He shares his history of becoming a shop owner and fitter. Mike hits us with some great advice when you decide to get your bike fit. You need a bike fit! We repeat - get FIT! Mike is the best in the business.
Mike Hanseen can be reached at the Hangar 15 location in Millcreek, Utah at (801) 278-1500.
A.L.S. is a nasty diagnosis. They gave Creighton Rider 3-5 years to live and told him there was no cure or effective treatment. Worse, he knew nearly nothing about it. In 2008 life seemed to be spiraling out of control for he and his young family. He did not want to except this death sentence, but gradually the truth sunk in and was left a pretty bleak future. Running from adversity was not a great solution, especially when he realized that the world was going to move on with or without him.
Spend an hour with Matt and Creighton Rider as they share their story about A.L.S. Matt is a faithful Mi Duole team mate and opens up about making the most of life, having empathy for others, learning adaptability and letting things go.
Creighton shared this powerful quote in the podcast, Alexander Graham Bell once said: “When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.” He has learned to live by this philosophy.
We hope you enjoy Episode 11 and learn to love the Rider family like we do!
If you know anything about Park City's, Point 2 Point than you know the phrase "I Did It". If you finish you get to say it, you get to wear it and you get to brag about it for life. Every year for the past 13 year about 350 racers toe the line at Point 2 Point. On Labor Day Weekend, endurance MTB riders drop in on some of the best singletrack Park City, Utah has to offer. Whether you’re someone who rides the trails regularly, or you’re an out-of-towner, the Park City Point 2 Point is guaranteed to please.
In this episode we spend an hour with Point 2 Point race director, Jay Burke. Jay lives in PC, is an incredible outdoors athlete himself having raced mtb, Cyclocross, enduro, and gravel. He is a ski guide for Ski Utah’s Interconnect as well. Jay is also a touring guide in the backcountry of the Wasatch Mountains. Jay is the epitome of a perfect Race Director for such an event as Park City Point to Point!
Also announced in this episode: The Duole Crown. In the same calendar year complete The Crusher in the Tuscher, Point 2 Point and LOTOJA. Complete these three events in the same calendar year and earn your place amongst the Mi Duole greats. Prove your willingness to say “I’m suffering” by finished the Duole Crown.
Spend an hour with Mi Duole LEGENDS: Chris Peterson and Geno Smith. Title of the podcast comes from Geno Smith's pace line mantra: Pace line mantra that will win friends and influence people and likely prevent you and others from cheese grating the asphalt
- My group riding form will instill trust and will not cause harm.
- I'll hold my line.
- I won't overlap wheels.
- I will brake smoothly.
- I won't create gaps and will work to close them.
- When it's my turn in front, I will control the urge to surge.
- I'll happily take my share of pulls but will pull off before I fade.
- I'll call out debris, turns, and stops.
- I'll keep an eye out for stragglers and help bring them up.
- If I get dropped, I won't release a string of profanity, at least not audibly.
- I'll have a few jokes and a smile to share, especially when the hurt is there.
- And, finally, I'll open food packets at the back of the line.
Chris Peterson exemplifies in every way what we hope the team looks too. For that reason he was the first recipient of the Mi Duole Yellow Jersey. This jersey, which represents leadership, example, team work, courage, strength is gifted to Duole’s who in the eyes of the team have earned them. Much like the coveted “Yellow Jersey” it can’t be bought. His team has said of him, “Chris Peterson has been a faithful member of Mi Duole for years. He is first to team rides. He is crazy enough to ride the White Rim twice in a single day. He is a friend to all. He loves bikes and loves sharing biking with others even more. He is constantly happy, upbeat and encouraging to all those who know him, but most importantly he can suffer!” Like a true Duole, he is the living embodiment of “I suffer.”
Along with Chris Peterson, Geno Smith managed and carried the Mi Duole Team. The name “GENO” was always known as the King Pin of Mi Duole. Geno has always had a passion for mountain biking, and living in the mecca of trails, up in Park City, Geno has spent a lot of time in the dirt. Therefore, Geno is an accomplished and decorated (race wins) in mountain biking. Even to this day, Geno is on the most recent leaderboard for one of the faster times on the Park City Point to Point race. He set the tone for some of us younger riders who are now becoming older riders, and that’s the beauty of Mi Duole.
Meet Plan7 coach Breanne Nalder Haward! She spends this hour sharing the top 5 biggest mistakes cyclists are making with their nutrition and hydration. Get ready to hear her wisdom behind: No More Cheat Days!
Breanne earned a BS in Biology a Masters degree (MS) in Nutrition and Sports Dietetics from the University of Utah. She is licensed as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), and is also certified through the American Council on Exercise (ACE) in group fitness, personal training, and pilates.
As a PLAN7 Endurance Coaching athlete, Breanne raced for the DNA Pro Cycling Team. Accolades include 2nd and 3rd place at USA Cycling Hill Climb National Championship 2016 and 2017, 3rd place podium at 2015 Tour of the Gila, top amateur finisher in the US Pro National road race 2014, and she was awarded Most aggressive Rider at Tour of Utah Women's Edition 2014. Breanne has had podium or top 10 finishes in NRC and UCI races such as the Cascade Cycling Classic, Redlands Classic Stage Race, and Mt Hood Classic. She was the overall UCA points leader 2013, State TT and Hill climb champion 2013, 2014, and 2018. She was on the TTT team at World Championships in 2015 and rode in many UCI races: Tour Cycliste Féminin International de l’Ardèche in France, Gatineau Grand Prix in Canada, Philly International Classic, U.S. Pro Challenge, Vuelta Ciclista El Salvador, and the Giro della Toscana. On gravel, Breanne has been on the podium at Crusher in the Tushar multiple years and won Rebecca's Private Idaho 2017. She now represents PLAN7 as a local rider and strives to develop women's racing in all disciplines as the women’s advocate for Trek SLC.
Teaching proper fueling for sport is her main passion, and she practices what she preaches! Life also includes a new baby girl.
Plan7 website: https://plan7coaching.com
Breanne Email: Email: breanne@plan7coaching.com
Phone: (801) 550.0434
Guts, Grit & Ironman. Ironman Class 101 shared by Janie Bowen and Taylor Cannon. War stories. Podiums. Training. Balance. In this episode you will be introduced to two Mi Duole team mates who are filled with guts, grit and passion. That passion took them into the world of Ironman. Both have completed multiple full length Ironman events.
Taylor grew up very active in sports. He played high school football, basketball and Rugby at the University of Utah. He then turned to running after he got married. He ran his first marathon in 2006 and has since then run over 20 marathons. He has qualified for the Boston marathon a multiple times and ran Boston in 2015. His fastest marathon time was 2:52 in St. George in 2016. He ran 2- ultras (50 milers) and then decided to move onto different goals.
He turned to the ironman world in 2011 with St George Full ironman. He has done 4 full Ironman's, 9 half-Ironman's, and a few other triathlons. Since learning to love cycling through Ironman he has done the Ultimate challenge, multiple centuries, and LOTOJA 3x.
Meet Janie Bowen...At the age of 5 Janie was diagnosed with a vision robbing autoimmune eye disease that has led to ~6 eye surgery including a lens replacement in her right eye. She has received steroid injections straight into her eyes more than 100 times. At the age of 13 she was involved in a terrible boating accident requiring her to be life flighted from Lake Powell. She had pins put in her hip to fix a spiral fracture of her femur. She had her hip replaced at the age of 20 because of necrosis from her femur fracture. Janie didn’t allow health struggles to define her life. In high school she excelled in swimming winning the 200 IM 5A state championship. Janie started doing triathlon in 2017 starting with 1/2 Ironman in Santa Cruz. She had since completed 3 full Ironman races as well as countless 1/2 Ironman races. She raced and got on the podium in her first LOTOJA after joining the team in 2019. She worked for 6 years as a nurse primarily in the pediatric ER, adult ER, Pediatric ICU, and NICU. She then went back to school and became a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Midwife. In September she gave birth to her beautiful baby (Blue).
Step in and get ready to be inspired by these two incredible athletes.
This episode and team are gratefully brought to you by our friends at Hanagar 15 Cycles. All our thanks go out to Mike Hanseen (master bike fitter) and his crew for taking care of the Mi Duole team.
Jon Olson wears our Yellow Jersey. He is a leader of this team and group in every way. Look to Jon for both advice, example and friendship. He is the man!
He has become the epitome of what is called "a come back story”. Jon was nominated to wear the yellow jersey because of the transformation that has taken place not only in his life, but the transformation that has taken place with his mind, body, and attitude. Watching him transform himself over the years has really shed a lot of strength and power to others. His attitude and commitment not only on the bike, but off the bike is inspiring. This podcast explores a bit of Jon's story.
Jon is a true Duole. Enough said. Loves to suffer but also loves to take the time to get to know any newcomer to join a ride. He has shown over the years he is a leader by example.
Welcome to the Mi Duole podcast. This episode and team are gratefully brought to you by our friends at Hanagar 15. All our thanks go out to Mike Hanseen (master bike fitter) and his crew for taking care of the Mi Duole team.
Each of us needs a coach in the various roles and responsibilities we play in life. Someone from the outside to see the things we are missing. Coaches can keep you accountable and on task. Doug Brower found coach Sarah Kaufman during the summer of 2019 - this podcast explores their history. Doug and Sarah share how their relationship started and what changes a coach can implement in an athlete's training schedule. It's 40:00 minutes of coaching 101.
Sarah also spends some time sharing her top 3 tips for the winter of 2020-2021:
1) Not too much and not too little - this depends entirely on the athlete. Some people take the winter off (mistake). Some people do too much (also mistake) and are burnt by spring. It’s my job to know who will do what and use that to bring out the best in them. A break at some point is needed.
2) If you are time crunched, focus on tempo and sweet spot. If you have time (and climate) long hours.
3) Address body composition and lingering injuries, aches, and pains.
Connect with Coach Sarah:
Getting started on Zwift has a BIG learning curve. Lot of gear. Lots of tech. Lots of sweat. It has taken us a couple years to get things moving on Zwift as a team and now it feels like we don't even have an off season. When the weather gets cold and riding outside stops we just move inside and start pretending to ride together. The purpose of this episode is to familiarize the team with Zwift and share some tips, tricks, and advice on how to make your experience 100%.
Also get ready for the new VOLER RACE SERIES starting Tuesday, January 19th thru February 16th. Guest Ride Leaders each week including Lauren Stephens with TIBCO, Payson McElveen with Orange Seal Offroad Team, and Victoria Rainbolt with Voler Factory Racing. Prizes and swag each evening including discount TNR Endurance Tee for all your Zwifting sessions.
Links discussed on the pod:
DESK
FAN
Having stood on the podium of 15 of his 18 LOTOJAs Dave Sharp knows a thing or two about this sport, but mostly he is a mentor. Willing to share, coach and teach the younger generation of riders coming up through the ranks, Dave is always willing to share his years of experience. Don’t be fooled though - Sharp can lay down the hurt. It usually starts on that hill right before Affleck Park on the way up Big Mountain. He stands up out of the saddle and puts down a pace that most will roll their eyes at. His Mi Duole teammates said of him in his nominations, “He leads by example and is a true friend to those who follow. He is caring and kind. He is fiery and competitive.” On a side note, Sharp was also the team member to nominate another teammate to receive the honor of wearing a jersey.
Connect with Profile Perform
Kits and gear are almost sacred to a cyclist. This team prides themselves on what they wear, how they look and design of our team gear. In this episode we discuss the history of the Mi Duole "Yellow Jersey". We talk about the design of our gear and how it changes. We share some thoughts on kit standards and we end with some suggestions for what to buy from the team store.
Teammates in need... Morten Pedersen Todd Wahl
The Mi Duole Cycling Team was established in 1984 and is one of the longest established road cycling clubs in Utah. Team members are mainly rooted on the east bench of Salt Lake City, and most team rides take place in one of the four canyons connected to the valley: Emigration Canyon, Mill Creek Canyon, Big Cottonwood Canyon and Little Cottonwood Canyon.
The team name is “Mi Duole”, which translates from Italian to mean “I ache” or “I’m suffering.” The name has molded the team’s culture over the years as it takes pride in epic training rides consisting of most or all the major climbs around the Salt Lake Valley.
Mi Duole Cycling is committed to developing the sport of cycling and cultivating a positive lifestyle. Each year we organize several cycling events in the community and also support a variety of charities.
The purposes of the Mi Duole Cycling are to provide a consistent group of skilled riding partners and camaraderie for long weekend rides and mid-week training; to provide opportunities to race and / or participate in organized rides as a team; to share wisdom and experience to riders of all abilities; and to train and push each rider to become better while having fun.
LOTOJA continues to be a huge part of what makes Mi Duole who we are. Many founding members of the team have participated in 20+ LOTOJA events. In 2019 the team had over 45 members race the event with many placing in the top 10 of their categories.
Mi Duole conducts regular weekly training rides throughout the week. Details about our weekly rides and the routes are sent through our weekly email newsletter and team GroupMe messenage. Also check out our "2020 Membership" section of the website for details on team events.