Cycle Jerks's Podcast: Recent Episodes
Cycle Jerks
Conversation for the love of bikes...all of them. Unique perspectives from 3 very different people in which 2 of them work in the bicycle industry. We promise it wont get too nerdy as we touch on subject matter ranging from topics for newbies to the hardcore racer. Cyclocross, bike packing, road, mtb, bmx, gravel ...we got ya covered. Interviews with athletes and industry insiders as well as stories that will hopefully entertain you as well as inspire you to ride.
In this episode we talk to Priority Bicycle owner Connor Swegle. Connor and his partner Dave Weiner are both from the Bay Area. In pretty short order they have gone from a Kickstarter concept to a full blown bike brand. Connor shares how he met his now business partner in college and how they set out with pretty modest goals initially. I really enjoyed this conversation and hope you do as well.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
License code: XHVEWTI3ELIY5T8M
Greater Movement is something that we should all be striving for. My guest this week Amanda Gullo was introduced to physical therapy and stretching at a very young age due to a car accident and has now built a business around improving mobility and wellness for others thru proper stretching and training. In this episode we find out how she got her start in the industry and some of the options that are available at her wellness center. Amanda gives us some pre and post ride stretch ideas. I know as I continue to get older, I find myself doing more stretching in general and it has significantly helped me both on and off the bike. Give this one a listen and if you are in the Bay Area maybe stop by her studio for a session.
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Thanks for listening and following along with our podcasts. We are available on all streaming platforms and most recently we have started uploading episodes to Youtube. If you like what we are doing please leave a comment or a positive review, additionally you can become a subscriber at cylejerkspodcast.buzzsprout.com. We would love to hear from you! Please send all show or guest suggestions to cyclejerkspodcast2023@gmail.com
Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
License code: XHVEWTI3ELIY5T8M
It's hard to believe we have put out 200 episodes of the Cycle Jerks Podcast. Looking back when we started this thing I had no idea how long or even what it may become. It's been a great ride and hopefully we've got another 200 more in the making. It was great getting Dave and Chris back in today to discuss some of our more memorable moments that we have shared over the past year or so. Of course, we also derailed a bit and went on a few tangents. Good times and thank you all so much for all of your support of the podcast. We've got an ever-growing community and want to keep bringing you content you enjoy. If you would like to support what we do beyond listening, we do have an additional option at cyclejerkspodcast@buzzsprout.com and click on the support tab in the upper right for options. Any and all contributions are very much appreciated.
Support the show
Thanks for listening and following along with our podcasts. We are available on all streaming platforms and most recently we have started uploading episodes to Youtube. If you like what we are doing please leave a comment or a positive review, additionally you can become a subscriber at cylejerkspodcast.buzzsprout.com. We would love to hear from you! Please send all show or guest suggestions to cyclejerkspodcast2023@gmail.com
Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
License code: XHVEWTI3ELIY5T8M
Krista Halling is a veterinary surgeon and creator of Dogpacking.com. I know this is not our typical cycling specific content but so many of us have our fury trusted companions that we would love to integrate more into our active lifestyle. Krista has so many helpful insights on how to properly get your dog out on adventures with you. I don't know if you have ever tried to take your dog on a ride with you but there are so many challenges, and it can be discouraging when you first start. Give this one a listen and as always let me know what you think. For more info be sure to check out dogpacking.com as well as Krista's IG page dogpacking_com for inspiration and science back tips to bond with your dog.
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Thanks for listening and following along with our podcasts. We are available on all streaming platforms and most recently we have started uploading episodes to Youtube. If you like what we are doing please leave a comment or a positive review, additionally you can become a subscriber at cylejerkspodcast.buzzsprout.com. We would love to hear from you! Please send all show or guest suggestions to cyclejerkspodcast2023@gmail.com
Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
License code: XHVEWTI3ELIY5T8M
Jessica and her husband Joel are a power couple when it comes to Ultra Cycling. They both ride epic Ultra events together and in some instances separately. This is somewhat unusual in the Ultra space as we discussed on the podcast. Many couples have one athlete while the spouse will take on the support role. Jessica and Joel just returned from the 24 hours in the Canyon Race at Palo Duro Canyon near Armadillo Texas. This is a pretty unique event as it offers both road and off road options. Jessica opted for the off road as that is her first option and Joel went for the road race. They both had exceptional efforts with Jessica getting the overall win and setting a new course record time for women and Joel with a first place finish in his category a strong 6th place overall. You can get the full details of this race as well as past and future events by visiting their blogspot site. @nankmancycling.blogspot.com
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Thanks for listening and following along with our podcasts. We are available on all streaming platforms and most recently we have started uploading episodes to Youtube. If you like what we are doing please leave a comment or a positive review, additionally you can become a subscriber at cylejerkspodcast.buzzsprout.com. We would love to hear from you! Please send all show or guest suggestions to cyclejerkspodcast2023@gmail.com
Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
License code: XHVEWTI3ELIY5T8M
Kevin is someone that I have been trying to get on for some time. He grew up working at the retailer Bike N Hike in Albany. He eventually became a manager and then a part owner at the tender age of 25. He later went on to open more locations and when he decided to shut it down he owned 4 Bike N Hike locations outright and even some real estate. Tough local market conditions forced the closure of the business in 2016. This as you might imagine was a very tough decision. The reason I wanted to get Kevin on is because of his business acumen. He was a mentor to many over the years with his detailed approach to business. Even in retirement he is still assisting retailers. Kevin is one of the many great people in this industry. I hope you enjoy his journey as much as I did. My apologies, about mid way into this I had some technical difficulties with my mic but quickly got it resolved.
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Thanks for listening and following along with our podcasts. We are available on all streaming platforms and most recently we have started uploading episodes to Youtube. If you like what we are doing please leave a comment or a positive review, additionally you can become a subscriber at cylejerkspodcast.buzzsprout.com. We would love to hear from you! Please send all show or guest suggestions to cyclejerkspodcast2023@gmail.com
Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
License code: XHVEWTI3ELIY5T8M
This week I'm joined initially by 3 of the Enjoy Cycling Team Vince Murdock, Jeremy Ferguson, and Scotty Ostrander, and later in the podcast Nick Spano joins us. We all just recently returned from competing in the Unbound Gravel Event in Emporia Kansas presented by Lifetime. This is a first-class event on every level! join us as we break down our individual experiences on this epic event. Heads up we let the F bombs fly on this episode so not for the younger audiences.
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Thanks for listening and following along with our podcasts. We are available on all streaming platforms and most recently we have started uploading episodes to Youtube. If you like what we are doing please leave a comment or a positive review, additionally you can become a subscriber at cylejerkspodcast.buzzsprout.com. We would love to hear from you! Please send all show or guest suggestions to cyclejerkspodcast2023@gmail.com
Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
License code: XHVEWTI3ELIY5T8M
Join me as I welcome Dan Hughes, Gravel racing Hall of Famer and the only 4 time winner of the prestigious Unbound Gravel Race, well actually 5 time if you count the time on the tandem! Dan shares his insights on what it takes to tackle some of the toughest ultra events in the world from Unbound to the Trans Iowa. We touch on some of his career highlights, his life growing up in the bike business and ultimate ownership of Sunflower Outdoor and Bike shop, as well as his fitting wedding proposal to his wife Paulina. Getting Dan to share how much of a bad ass he is was pretty tough as Dan is an incredibly humble guy, but a humble guy that is a beast of a competitor and that combination has really served him in his racing career and in his life. Whether you are a seasoned gravel enthusiast or just starting out, Dan's expertise and enthusiasm will leave you inspired to hit the trails and maybe take on a big challenge. With my first Unbound experience coming up next week I thought it would be fitting to have Dan join me and share some of his insights. Dan's racing career is on pause for now as he has a new role as a photographer and content producer for Lifetime events, So he will still be very much involved with Unbound as he captures the race in pictures. Hope you enjoy this one as much as I did.
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Thanks for listening and following along with our podcasts. We are available on all streaming platforms and most recently we have started uploading episodes to Youtube. If you like what we are doing please leave a comment or a positive review, additionally you can become a subscriber at cylejerkspodcast.buzzsprout.com. We would love to hear from you! Please send all show or guest suggestions to cyclejerkspodcast2023@gmail.com
Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
License code: XHVEWTI3ELIY5T8M
Matt Fitzgerald is back for a second visit to the podcast and this time to discuss his new book Chasing Mastery. Regular listeners should be familiar with Matt and his books as they are regularly referenced on the show. Matt is known for his insightful writings on endurance sports and personal development. Chasing Mastery offers a fresh perspective on what it takes to achieve greatness in sports and in life. This book really is a manual on how to take your athletic dreams and turn them into reality. Beyond the book we also talk about Matt's Runners camp in Flagstaff Arizona called Dream Run where runners of all ability levels come to improve. It is an honor to have Matt in the Cyclejerks family, and it is always a distinct pleasure to talk with him. Enjoy!
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Thanks for listening and following along with our podcasts. We are available on all streaming platforms and most recently we have started uploading episodes to Youtube. If you like what we are doing please leave a comment or a positive review, additionally you can become a subscriber at cylejerkspodcast.buzzsprout.com. We would love to hear from you! Please send all show or guest suggestions to cyclejerkspodcast2023@gmail.com
Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
License code: XHVEWTI3ELIY5T8M
From Ski Racer to Bike Racer. Get ready to shift gears with my guest Bill Miller, a veteran product engineer and manager with stints with industry leaders Trek and most recently Giant. Bill brings his wealth of knowledge from the bike industry trenches, sharing his insights on product development and his experience working for the big brands. Bill has served in many rolls over the course of his career. He was a prototype engineer, and a manufacturing engineer in his early years with Trek and that lead him to live in Ireland and Germany for 5 years working with Trek factories, then they shipped him back to Wisconsin where he transitioned to product management in Wheels and Tires, he would later fill a similar role with Giant Bicycles, but for the last 8 years he has been managing Giant Retail Academy an in person and online education tool for retailers . The Bike industry definitely benefited when Bill traded his ski's for bikes.
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Thanks for listening and following along with our podcasts. We are available on all streaming platforms and most recently we have started uploading episodes to Youtube. If you like what we are doing please leave a comment or a positive review, additionally you can become a subscriber at cylejerkspodcast.buzzsprout.com. We would love to hear from you! Please send all show or guest suggestions to cyclejerkspodcast2023@gmail.com
Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
License code: XHVEWTI3ELIY5T8M
After 20 plus years with Trek and most of his life in the bike business Kevin decided to take a break and sell Trailers. After a couple of years of that he knew he needed to get back in the bike business. Since his return he is now director of United Wheels for Specialty Retail. United Wheels supplies Niner, Batch, and Vaast bicycles to the IBD channel. In his younger days Kevin was quite a rider and was part of the early days of Freestyle. Kevin and I have shared many similar experiences over the years. From BMX, freestyle, to bike shops, to bike industry and sales careers. Just a couple of old dudes talking bikes and our love for this industry. Hope you enjoy.
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Thanks for listening and following along with our podcasts. We are available on all streaming platforms and most recently we have started uploading episodes to Youtube. If you like what we are doing please leave a comment or a positive review, additionally you can become a subscriber at cylejerkspodcast.buzzsprout.com. We would love to hear from you! Please send all show or guest suggestions to cyclejerkspodcast2023@gmail.com
Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
License code: XHVEWTI3ELIY5T8M
You may have noticed that I have been flyin solo for these past couple of episodes and there is a good reason for that. My co-host took a job with Trek Bicycle managing a store and the position requires his full attention. Chris is a longtime friend of mine and I really appreciated having him as my co-host, that said I totally understand trying to manage a demanding new position and still keep some balance in your life. Chris and I are still good friends and I'm sure he will have great success running the store. Trek is definitely lucky to have him as well as my previous co-host Dave Dalton. It seems like Trek might have it out for me LOL.. The second half of this short episode is a story of something I would say is pretty crazy that happened to me and I lived to tell about it.. Hope you enjoy and would love to hear any of your experiences? Please feel free to provide feedback anytime we/I do something you like and something you don't like. I appreciate you all for listening and supporting the podcast. Feel free to subscribe if you are so inclined.
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Thanks for listening and following along with our podcasts. We are available on all streaming platforms and most recently we have started uploading episodes to Youtube. If you like what we are doing please leave a comment or a positive review, additionally you can become a subscriber at cylejerkspodcast.buzzsprout.com. We would love to hear from you! Please send all show or guest suggestions to cyclejerkspodcast2023@gmail.com
Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
License code: XHVEWTI3ELIY5T8M
Liz is a sociologist and has a very creative and analytical mind, while at the same time being an overachiever. She is an Author a Podcaster and Also just created a new Magazine that is both digital and in print dedicated to Women in Mountain biking appropriately called MTB Girls Magazine. While she has multiple books to her credit in this podcast we focus on her new book that just launched yesterday called 23 Principles of Mountain Biking, it is currently available on Amazon. Take a listen and be sure to check out MTBgirlsmag.com Liz has supplied a free annual subscription for our listeners use the code MTBGDIGITAL100%
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Thanks for listening and following along with our podcasts. We are available on all streaming platforms and most recently we have started uploading episodes to Youtube. If you like what we are doing please leave a comment or a positive review, additionally you can become a subscriber at cylejerkspodcast.buzzsprout.com. We would love to hear from you! Please send all show or guest suggestions to cyclejerkspodcast2023@gmail.com
Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
License code: XHVEWTI3ELIY5T8M
Avery is someone who has been on our radar for quite a while. He is living his best life, doing epic adventures via bicycle and photography. From Nepal, to France, to the Tour Divide, Leadville, the list goes on and on. Avery has also been working closely with Gravel Pro Alexy Vermeulen creating lots of great race and lifestyle content. Check out their new Youtube Channel Alexy and Avery. This was a lot of fun, Enjoy!
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Thanks for listening and following along with our podcasts. We are available on all streaming platforms and most recently we have started uploading episodes to Youtube. If you like what we are doing please leave a comment or a positive review, additionally you can become a subscriber at cylejerkspodcast.buzzsprout.com. We would love to hear from you! Please send all show or guest suggestions to cyclejerkspodcast2023@gmail.com
Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
License code: XHVEWTI3ELIY5T8M
Like Father Like Son! Adam grew up in the bike business thanks to his father Nick. Nick did some big things in the Bike biz throughout his career that included stints at West Coast Cycle, Giant Bicycles, and Schwinn/GT amongst others. On thing that we are grateful for is Nick giving Adam his first real opportunity on the distribution side of the bike industry. Prior to that Adam was a pastry chef in New York? Things took a left turn when Schwinn/GT hired Nick to clean up their business. Nick quickly realized he needed help organizing everything and that' s when the call came for Adam. Adam initially helped out in the warehouse but ultimately took out on the road as a rep for the struggling brand GT shortly after a being purchased by Pacific out of bankruptcy court. Hear how this experience helped him develop into the sales rep he is today. He's had a long and successful career in the bike biz and currently represents Orbea Bicycles.
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Thanks for listening and following along with our podcasts. We are available on all streaming platforms and most recently we have started uploading episodes to Youtube. If you like what we are doing please leave a comment or a positive review, additionally you can become a subscriber at cylejerkspodcast.buzzsprout.com. We would love to hear from you! Please send all show or guest suggestions to cyclejerkspodcast2023@gmail.com
Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
License code: XHVEWTI3ELIY5T8M
I was fortunate enough to meet Bill early in my career at GT Bicycles and he had a big impact on me in those early years. Bill is semi-retired currently after many great years in the industry. He started his career at Bell Helmets and was involved in the Bell V1-Pro development and sales programs. Anyone else have one of those hideous buckets back in the day, Sorry Bill :) He moved from Bell to GT Bicycles and that is where we met. Bill was in charge of helmets and soft goods at GT and generally keeping things together after the untimely death of GT/Riteway founder Richard Long. Bill shares the story of the day Richard passed and how that impacted him and everyone at GT, Richard was a one-of-a-kind leader and everyone working for GT wanted to make him proud. RIP. Bill later moved on to work for Park Toll on Minnesota for 9 years and has nothing but fond memories of his time there. He now calls San Diego home and spends much of his time coaching Girls Softball something he has done for many years and is one of the absolute best at it but he is too humble to brag about it. Don't worry we don't talk baseball in this episode. Hope you enjoy. Please note we hit some technical difficulties towards the end of the podcast so it gets a little choppy but worth sticking it out. Please support the podcast if you appreciate what we are doing at cyclejerkspodcast@buzzsprout.com and hit the support button at the top right of the screen. Thanks for your support.
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Thanks for listening and following along with our podcasts. We are available on all streaming platforms and most recently we have started uploading episodes to Youtube. If you like what we are doing please leave a comment or a positive review, additionally you can become a subscriber at cylejerkspodcast.buzzsprout.com. We would love to hear from you! Please send all show or guest suggestions to cyclejerkspodcast2023@gmail.com
Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
License code: XHVEWTI3ELIY5T8M
Ray Keener is a jack of all trades when it comes to bicycles. He has literally done it all in this business. From working in and then ultimately owning a bike shop to working with Bicycle Retail and Industry News, and the NBDA. He is also a bike fit specialist and an incredible advocate for all things bicycles. I first was made familiar with Ray when I was a young manager at a bike shop and bought into his sales training program called Selling Cycling. I found this program super helpful back in the day and Ray went on the train many industry people thru his company Growth Cycle. Celebrating 50 years in the bike business and still going strong Ray is truly an inspiration to all of us Bicycle People.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
License code: XHVEWTI3ELIY5T8M
Today’s Cycle Jerks Podcast guest Thierry Attias can be described in one word, Entrepreneur. Thierry has spent several decades establishing roots not only in the Bay Area cycling community but also made his mark in the International cycling community. Thierry began his journey when he opened the legendary Bay Area bike shop Cycle Sports in Alameda and Oakland. But in the Entrepreneurial spirit Thierry also established the Health Net Professional Cycling Team which would eventually become the United Healthcare Professional Cycling Team. He would eventually see an opportunity to sell the Cycle Sports bike shop to Trek Bicycles and eventually moving into the roll of Commercial Director/ Brand Manager at Decathlon USA. If you like and appreciate what we are doing here at Cycle Jerks Podcast Please subscribe!
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Thanks for listening and following along with our podcasts. We are available on all streaming platforms and most recently we have started uploading episodes to Youtube. If you like what we are doing please leave a comment or a positive review, additionally you can become a subscriber at cylejerkspodcast.buzzsprout.com. We would love to hear from you! Please send all show or guest suggestions to cyclejerkspodcast2023@gmail.com
Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
License code: XHVEWTI3ELIY5T8M
16 Years as a social worker dreaming of one day working in a bike shop, who would have thought? Chris Cover's story is a great reminder of just how fortunate we are to work in the bike business. After working for Cycle Jerk Chris Padavana at Eden Bicycles in Castro Valley for 13 years Chris Cover decided to transition into a new role working for Trek Bicycle. There are pros and cons, check this one out. Some of Covers answers might surprise you and if you like and appreciate what we are doing here at Cycle Jerks Podcast Please subscribe!
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Thanks for listening and following along with our podcasts. We are available on all streaming platforms and most recently we have started uploading episodes to Youtube. If you like what we are doing please leave a comment or a positive review, additionally you can become a subscriber at cylejerkspodcast.buzzsprout.com. We would love to hear from you! Please send all show or guest suggestions to cyclejerkspodcast2023@gmail.com
Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
License code: XHVEWTI3ELIY5T8M
Sometimes you have to ask yourself how bad do you want it? Aaron Kerson and his wife Emily had a vision of creating a rider focused company that provided high quality serviceable components that didn't break the bank. They made the decision to go all in on their business idea with an initial order of 10K in product while only having 12K in the bank and living in a Hotel! Working together they have built a great company. Give this one a listen and find out how Aaron got started in the bike business and some of the factors that helped him and his wife take that leap of faith to start PNW Components.
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Thanks for listening and following along with our podcasts. We are available on all streaming platforms and most recently we have started uploading episodes to Youtube. If you like what we are doing please leave a comment or a positive review, additionally you can become a subscriber at cylejerkspodcast.buzzsprout.com. We would love to hear from you! Please send all show or guest suggestions to cyclejerkspodcast2023@gmail.com
Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
License code: XHVEWTI3ELIY5T8M
Just a kid from Montana with BMX dreams moved to San Diego, with his then fiancé Tara, to become a Pro but becoming a pro BMX rider just didn't work out so he found himself working at a Bike Shop. Thankfully it was Bicycle Warehouse, one of the more successful bicycle retailers in the US. With the mentorship of owner Debbie Simmons Jesse grew into management and fostered a love for the bike industry. Jesse and Tara would marry in San Diego and later move to Florida chasing the Bike Life dream. Success in Florida and life is good, give it a listen for all the details
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
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Tony has had a very impressive career in the bike business. From owning a shop at the tender age of 16 to now CEO of Time Bicycles. There were lots of stops in between and Tony's story is still evolving. He is currently building a state-of-the-art Carbon Frame manufacturing facility in South Carolina. This is a massive undertaking and is part of a bigger overall movement by South Carolina to bring bicycle manufacturing to their state. These are just a couple of highlights from our conversation check out the pod for all the ins and outs including starting the brand Allied and establishing USA distribution for Orbea back in the day.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
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In this episode we look back at the year that was. We bring back former Co-Host Dave Dalton and together with Chris and I we recount some of the standout moments of 2024. We want to thank our amazing guests that made this year truly unforgettable! We're honored to have shared so many conversations with such insightful and passionate individuals in the bike industry. Some things have changed since we started this thing back in June of 2021 but we have really found our groove and are so thankful and honestly blown away by the incredible community that has formed around our little podcast. Thank you all so much for your support and we promise to keep the content coming for 2025 and beyond. If you like what we are doing with this podcast and would like to support us, you can do so at www.cyclejerkspodcast.buzzsprout.com and click on the support button. We appreciate any and all support.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
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Greenline Cycles in Chico Ca was originally established in 92 when Dacques was just a young bike loving kid that knew his calling. Thirty some odd years later and he is still living his dream. We talk about his life as a bike junkie and later as a retailer. So many ups and downs in bicycle retail and Dacques has managed to weather them all. Greenline Cycles is located in the college town of Chico Ca. Chico has a fantastic bike culture with multiple weekly rides and Bidwell Park a popular mountain bike destination is riding distance from downtown. Additionally Chico is home to Paul Components and Performance Bike. Check out this episode to find out more about what makes Dacques and Greenline so special.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
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https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
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Today's podcast is full of surprises. Heather Mason now President of the National Bike Dealer Association has had quite a career in the bike industry from racing to retail, to working with Eddy Merckx, and now President of the National Bike Dealers Association. The NBDA is an incredible asset to Bicycle Retailers all across the country. They work together to help retailers refine their operation's. Take a listen to find out what makes Heather so successful and how the NBDA is improving your experience with your local Independent Bike Retailer.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
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https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
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Have you ever wanted to turn your fitness activities into a charitable contribution? Our guest today James Duvall has developed a platform that will help you do just that. James Duvall was a pastor for 28 years so working with and for charities is nothing new to him. Hear James inspiration for starting the platform and his personal charity alignment with the human trafficking charity Go Velo Free. I just signed up at the Trifundit website and I'm building out my profile, this is a great way to turn your cycling, running, hiking, walking, rowing, etc into a fundraising campaign for the charity of your choice. Check out the website today and get started. I'm thankful that we discovered James and this organization as I have done some fundraising in the past and it is difficult to do on your own. Check it out and please share your success with us at Cyclejerkspodcast.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
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This week Chris and I are joined by a former colleague at Giant Bicycles and now co fonder of the Digsbury Investment fund Steve Westover who along with his son Finn has put together Team Booger Racing. While the name is pretty funny, don't let it fool you, Team Booger is focused on human development and goes beyond just racing bikes. Take a listen for yourself and learn about this exciting JR race program. Additionally, if you are interested in starting a JR racing Program in your area but just not sure how to get started Team Booger could be a great solution.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
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https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
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This week the Cycle Jerks had the pleasure of sitting down with the one and only Jess Hana or as many know her, Jess the Maker. This talented and enthusiastic creator has been making exciting and fun content on both Instagram and YouTube for the cycling community for a while now and things just keep getting better. CJ got to dig in and learn more about Jess and her beginnings and what makes her tick. We also got to learn more about what Tick Talk is really all about. So sit back and enjoy our conversation with Jess. I know we did!
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
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This week the Cycle Jerks had the pleasure of sitting down with Bike Industry veteran Rob Kaplan. Both Mike and CP have had the pleasure of working with Rob at early parts of our careers in the bike world. Rob's journey starts on the East Coast and takes him all over the world making lives better on bikes. These days Rob not only is Head of Sales at Bulls Bikes USA, but also leads the charge of how E-Bikes can make lives better and teaching retailers around the country how they can better sell this incredibly fast growing segment. Sit back and enjoy as we chat with Rob.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
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This week Cycle Jerks had the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with a NorCal legend and former Professional Cyclist, Michael "Havoc" Sayers. CP had the honor of racing against and alongside Mike in the early 90's as we moved up the racing ranks. Mike's passion for the bike has extended over 3 decades and includes Director Sportif roles, taking young USA cyclists over to Europe to race, working with bike touring companies, bike coaching, bike fitting and so much more. Man, does this guy do it all! In fact we will be asking Mike back to do Part 2 of this very enjoyable podcast. Sit back and listen to Mike talk about his first trips to Europe and how he moved up the ranks and into Professional cycling.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
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Located near the base of Mount Diablo Danville Bikes has been servicing the community for over 40 years and owner Jose Gutierrez has been there for almost all of those years. Buying the shop at the tender age of 23, Jose emptied his bank account for the down payment and he's been there ever since. The timing was fantastic as he took over right at the beginning of the mountain bike boom and he hit the ground running and never looked back. Jose's passion is mountain biking but the shop has a good selection of all types of bikes. Jose is quite a character and someone that truly loves the daily interaction with his clientele and it comes thru in every interaction. If you are not in Northern California we sincerely hope you have a shop like this in your community.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
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Oh boy did I blow the introduction on this one! I totally spaced out and didn't acknowledge Chris and just went into some script that I had wrote out prior to the podcast, another thing I never do. I was nervous as Rick and the Sea Otter Classic have been a huge part of my career in the bike industry and just very excited to get him on the podcast. Anyway after a rocky start we really got into a great conversation with Rick. He has accomplished so much in his career in the bike industry and it was great hearing some of his stories. From working with Rock Shox and Keith Bontrager in the early days to co founding The Sea Otter Classic and so much more Rick is very accomplished in many facets of the industry. He has done consulting for many top brands and now finds himself as the director of marketing at Enduro Bearings. I know you have heard this before but you dont want to miss this one.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
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Like so many of us, bikes became our passion at a very young age. As a kid it is your first experience of freedom. The wind in your face and your only limits were how far your body could propel you. For an older generation, it was when the street lights came on. In the 1990's mountain bikes exploded into the mainstream. Bike manufactures small and large were only held back by their imagination. For a young Laurent Freiden living in Luxembourg, it was a 1993 Mountain Bike World Cup event in Houffalize Belgium that would ignite a passion that would still be alive today. That day inspired years of mountain bike racing around the world and with a natural ability with mechanics, Laurent is still living the dream of that era today. Cycle Jerks had the pleasure of sitting down with Laurent in his new home town of Nevada City to chat about this Golden Era of mountain bikes and his passion for finding and assembling race rigs from the mid 90's. Laurent was even bidding on a race worn skin suit on Ebay while we were chatting. Cycle Jerks got to hear cool stories about Laurent swapping wheels with Joe Breeze so they could both have original period correct bike parts. Today this passion has created his event called Velo Cosmos. This fantastic event showcases bikes of all kinds from different era's. So sit back and listen to Laurents journey through an amazing era of bikes!
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
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BMX has been very good to Ezequiel. Growing up in a small mountain town in Argentina Ezequiel was first exposed to BMX thru the video games Dave Mirra and Matt Hoffman, from there he connected with a couple of locals and the rest is history as the saying goes. Eze style and skills on the bike are undeniable but his humble, nurturing character is what struck me in this interview. He is the founder of the brand One Place World, they make hammocks and lifestyle apparel, including a line featuring bamboo fabric that sounds amazing. Be sure to check out the riding of Eze on Instagram and you tube and if you are looking for some fresh gear check out the One Place World website.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
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Boy this was a fun one! Matt has been in the industry a long tme and with a very colorful history working in product development with great brands like Gary Fisher, White Industries, Bianchi. Ultimately leading to him co founding Enduro bearings with a friend from high school. Enduro makes all types of bearing for bicycle applications, and they have something truly unique in their XD15 ceramic bearing. We do nerd out on bearings a little bit in this episode but hey us bike nerds tend to do that sometimes. Hope you enjoy this one and if you are someone who keeps your bikes for a long time or you want the absolute best in a bearing check out the XD15. Enduro also offers grease options and a bearing press and removal tools for the DIY'er.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
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Mark joins us again this year to discuss the finer details of this year's instalment of the Mt Diablo Challenge coming up this Sunday October 6th. If you haven't already signed up it is not too late. We also discuss the closures on the mountain this year to add additional turnouts, the funding effort and the benefit to all users as a result. Hope you enjoy! We want to hear from you! If you would like to leave us a comment or have any suggestions for the Podcast please send them to @cyclejerkspodcast2023@gmail.com or dm via Instagram @cyclejerkspodcast.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
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We said farewell to Dave last week and this week we introduce his replacement, Chris Padavana. Chris and I have known each other and worked together for almost 30 years! Friends of the show will recognize that name as he has been on the podcast before when he was the owner of Eden Bicycles. In this episode we learn where he grew up and what his childhood was like, and his family history. How he ultimately made his way into the bike business. It's going to be a lot of fun having Chris as the Co Host and we will kick things off next week with our first guest. Thank you all for your support of the podcast.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
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This one is bittersweet. Dave has taken a new job with Trek Bicycle as Manager of their Castro Valley location. This new role is requiring more time from Dave and he has decided to step down as Co-Host of the Podcast. This is a proper send off to a good friend and great contributor to the show. Thanks to Dave for all of his work on the Podcast its been a lot of fun and we wish him weel in his new endeavor.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
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Lindsey has lived a very interesting life, growing up in Portland and Bend Oregon then venturing to Hollywood and ultimately back to Oregon. She grew up as a tom boy playing sports and riding horses. later she was selected to be on the 3rd season of the reality show Survivor, then was featured in the "Without me" Eminem music video with Dr Dre, but all that pales by comparison to what she does now leading women to empowerment thru the Mountain Bike. It hasn't all been easy, and Lindsey was very candid about her struggles and also how she was able to overcome them.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
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Being raised with a golf instructor father one might have thought his future was preordained. But at the age of 10 a longtime family friend brought him down to a local bike shop. Seeing all those bikes was life altering and since that day the wheels haven't stopped turning. He started out riding mountain bikes and quickly turned cyclocross. During our chat Cody talks about his rise to the top of the ranks, traveling the globe as a member of team USA, competing at the World Championships and winning a National Title along with numerous national caliber events. We also chatted about him forming his own team with partner Lange Twins Family Winery, the decline of the cyclocross scene, running a family bike shop Kinetic Cycles, racing gravel and his new love of running.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
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We first chatted with Anna when, after just two years of taking up riding, she was racing at the pro level throughout the US and Europe. 1 year later, a horrible crash at this year's Redlands and the folding of her Team inspired her to re-think her racing future. Now racing as a "privateer" she's competing on road and off in the Life Time Grand Prix Series. Remarkably, just a few months after the Redland's crash she raced Unbound and won the Blue Course at SBT. It's a conversation filled with inspiration, lessons learned and perspective.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
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This was a big one for Mike and he was downright giddy to have the man who inspired him to get into Freestyle BMX on the Pod. From his humble beginnings jumping garbage cans in his neighborhood to becoming a 5 time winner of the AFA King of Skateparks Competitions, Eddie Fiola became one of the most famous and highly paid freestyle BMX riders of his time. Proving BMXers aren't dropouts Eddie has parlayed his talents into a career as a Hollywood Stuntman being featured in numerous TV Commercials and credits that include the Dukes of Hazard, The Italian Job, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and The Sons of Anarchy to name just a few. Eddie shared his stoke of BMX and it was a great chat with a great guy and a true legend.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
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Wow what a journey! Todd grew up in NorCal where he began racing BMX before moving to SoCal to join SE Racing at just 19 years old. After a stint working at SE Bike he went on to head marketing at GT Bicycles. In a unique turn he left the bike industry to become a documentary filmmaker / TV Producer where he created among others the Motocross Files and Penton about the legendary John Penton, an American professional motorcycle racer and entrepreneur who developed an enduro motorcycle brand that bears name. But BMX has always been in his blood so he resurrected the Frogtown Classic, an annual Vintage BMX Race/ Reunion happening this year September 6-8th. It's a family event and experience you won't want to miss as is our chat with Todd
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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6 months after being struck by a car Derek Teel of Dialed Health returns to the pod to share his journey back from near life ending injuries to his goal of Everesting in the Swiss Alps. It’s an extraordinary comeback story fueled by personal drive and the love and support of people around him. Derek shares with us: his battle to overcome the physical and mental challenges on the road to recovery; learning to give grace when progress is slow and goals need to be reset; and how his faith helped him and heal and incredibly to forgive. It’s an amazingly candid and revealing conversation and we’re sure, like us, you’ll be inspired and a little bit in awe.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
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Just when you think you know all there is to know about fueling and recovery you meet Todd Newman, endurance athlete and co-founder of Freak Shake. An alumni of the Hershey Company he brought smiles to our faces when we learned that cocoa not only make foods tastes great it has some incredible health and performance benefits. And what's in a name? Lets be honest, given the way we test the limits of our endurance and exhaustion when training and competing...we're Freaks! Have a listen and you'll go to bed tonight smarter than when you woke up.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
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https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
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Great conversation with Tyler. We cover a bunch of topics including maintaining balance with cycling and family life, Body dysmorphia with cyclist and his own personal journey, Ultra National Champs, Impossible Routes and what's next for Tyler. Enjoy!
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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Danville CA Chief of Police Allan Shields makes an encore performance and sets the record straight on: eBikes vs. eVehicles; what and where they are legal; current and pending legislation and the community out reach to spread the word. But most importantly he highlighted the incredible danger and risks they pose to riders, especially young children...the statistics are alarming!
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
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When your scheduled guest has an emergency and can't make it two great friends take the time to catch up, talk bikes and live vicariously through the Director Sportifs by sharing their opinions on the Tour de France so far. But we won't quit our day jobs just yet cuz we have trouble pronouncing a number of riders names.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
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He started racing BMX in 1990, and after a long and successful pro career he took a break from it all. But like so many of us riding is in our blood, and after BMX became an Olympic Sport he came back to racing, rejoined the amateur ranks and is still going strong today. And when he’s not racing, he’s coaching and mentoring our youth. We had an awesome and enlightening sit down with Local BMX Local Legend Mark Jackson. Whether or not you are BMX Fan you’ll want to here this one.
Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast
Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
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It was like three bike shop guys sitting around after hours talking about our love of bikes, corporate stores vs. the LBS and making a career in the industry…except there was no beer and we were on ZOOM. A great chat with John Dunbar who broke up with baseball because of his love for downhill, he went on to manage Eden Bicycles for our friend Chris Padavana and is now the Lead Buyer at Bob’s Cycle Center #bikelife
Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast
Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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Thanks for listening and following along with our podcasts. We are available on all streaming platforms and most recently we have started uploading episodes to Youtube. If you like what we are doing please leave a comment or a positive review, additionally you can become a subscriber at cylejerkspodcast.buzzsprout.com. We would love to hear from you! Please send all show or guest suggestions to cyclejerkspodcast2023@gmail.com
Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
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This one kinda blew our minds. A sit down with Michael “Hottie” Hotten, 4-time finisher and 5-time crew chief of the Leadville Trail 100. He’s also the co-host of 2 deep dive podcasts, The Leadville 100 Mile MTB Race Podcast where they give training tips, course details, and share stories about the highest and hardest one-day mountain bike race in America. The other is the Marginal Gains Podcast for the thinking cyclist where they “make a big deal about the little things and show how those little things can be a big deal. Yes, aero socks, shaved legs and good chain lube do make a difference.
Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast
Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
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We had a blast recently talking with Doug Hall, National Sales Manager for the Iconic Bike Brand Pinarello. It’s an entertaining and enlightening journey from college shop rat; to Giant Bicycles; to entrepreneur first as independent rep then to successful Bike Shop Owner; to meeting Fausto Pinarello and to helping launch Pinarello’s new pure race mountain bikes. Take a listen, it’s hard not to be a wee bit envious.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
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Professional MMA Fighter Vince Murdock makes a return appearance “fresh” off his Unbound Gravel XL adventure. He shares his deeply personal and touching motivation for taking it on, as well as what it took to physically and mentally to push on and finish. In case you are wondering, it was 353 self-supported miles over 28hrs with 19,000ft climbed and 6,000 calories burned.Support the Show.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
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This week we sat down with Asa Shoemaker and her two pet birds Sqeables and Cinder. Asa shared her journey from kid on a BMX bike in Woodstock, NY to a Folsom, CA based XC racer turned downhiller. While still a bad ass on a bike these days her focus is on race course design & promotion for Folsom Rodeoccross, CX at Bariani, W. Sac CX and the Prairie City Mountain Bike Race Series. And through her BABOB (Bad Ass Bitches on Bikes) Life she's a mentor to riders helping them improve their skills to race better and ride more safely.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
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Danny and I have been friends for just about a decade now and I'm so thrilled to be able to share his story with you all. From very humble beginnings in Hungary to traveling the world competing in BMX and doing BMX shows working with impressionable kids to deliver a message about hard work, discipline, kindness, and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Oh yeah and he also appeared on 2 seasons of a huge reality show in Hungary called Exatlon. He even won the All Star edition. He has had a very successful, full filled life and is incredibly driven. Hope you enjoy this one as much as we did.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
License code: XHVEWTI3ELIY5T8M
We got one of the Original Cycle Jerks back to check in on him and share all of the things he has been up to since leaving the Podcast. We touch on his difficult childhood and ultimately being raised by his grandparents. Remy has been very busy, buying his first home, racing bikes, running a bike shop and just generally kicking ass in every way. His love and enthusiasm for cycling and life in general is very contagious. We also touched on his Visions of Grandeur ride. Sacramento to Tahoe via Gravel.. Should be an epic and looking forward to it. Hope you all enjoy this one as much as I did. I did this Podcast without my lovely and talented co host Dave as he had to go to work of all things..
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
License code: XHVEWTI3ELIY5T8M
We could have talked for hours about his cycling accomplishments: multiple Masters National & World Championships, three former UCI World Records and success as a USA Cycling Level 1 Coach. But during our chat with Larry Nolan we quickly got to what is really important family, balance, perseverance, perspective, mentoring others, inclusion and what it takes to be competitive into your 60s.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
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This week we had the opportunity to speak with Jeremy Raeszler aka paragravelcyclist on Instagram. Paralyzed from the waist down after a motorcross accident, one day over lunch with his wife he declared he "wanted to ride a bike." 9 months after that he defied science by completing the French Fry at Rebecca's Private Idaho and regularly rides his gravel bike with his sites set on SBT GRVL, bike packing adventures and more. It's yet another inspiring story of hope, determination and the incredible power of the mind!
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
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In this Episode we are joined by Tara Llanes. Tara had a prolific career as a bike racer that included many championships in BMX that put her in the BMX Hall of Fame, as well as several National Championships on the Mountain bike in both 4 cross and Downhill. Her professional Mountain Bike racing career was cut short due a crash while racing in Colorado that caused a catastrophic injury to her back that left her paralyzed in 2007. Tara and Mike have a special history together as they both were associated with Giant Bicycles at the time of the crash and Mike was recruited to help with the first Race For Tara thanks to Livermore Locals Thayne and Brian Bolin, both big fans of Tara. The initial race was simply to raise money to help with Taras recovery but later shifted focus to charities involved with recovery. We ran this race for 5 years and raised lots of money thanks to the mountain bike community. We don't talk much about the event during the podcast because there are so many other great things to talk about with Tara but thought you would like to know the connection and the history. In the podcast we talk about her prolific career in bike racing, her recovery from injury, some of the challenges and what it took to get her off the Oxy that she had been abusing since the injury. Additionally we talk about her current passion wheelchair basketball and how she became a Paralympian. Her experience in the covid Olympics in 2021 and the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics. We also discuss life after basketball. This was maybe our longest episode but definitely one you don't want to miss.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
License code: XHVEWTI3ELIY5T8M
We were initially excited to have Jamie Baeza on the pod because, as a Liv Ambassador, she shares our passion to see more women on bikes. But consider our minds blown! During our chat we learned the depth of Jamie’s commitment to getting more of “everyone” on bikes. As a Be Good Foundation Bikepacking Scholarship recipient and active Trips for Kids Leader she’s on a mission to help people discover the mental health benefits of cycling and the pure joy of spending more time in the great outdoors. It’s an amazing journey from newbie mountain biker to road rider to gravel rider to passionate bike packer and cycling advocate.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
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We, like many off road riders, are often frustrated by the lack of "legal" trail access. This week we spoke with Mark Moskowitz of the Mount Diablo Trails Alliance. The Alliance is a band of volunteer Trail Champions working to maintain and repair trails on Mount Diablo with a focus on safety, preservation and equitable access. Mark shared the extensive Road & Trail Management Plan to expand shared access on new and existing trails within the Park and how their work is a blue print for other State and Regional Parks. He also dispelled the myth that many Parks are "anti-mountain bike". According to Mark most are just resource constrained which is why the Trails Alliance efforts are so critical.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
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This week we were joined by our Brother and favorite guest host Chris Padavana. Post Paris-Roubaiz we wondered out loud if there is any stopping Mathieu van der Poel...we are divided. And, after listening to Michael Ceely's podcast with Legendary Cyclist Michael King we lamented the decline of road racing in North America. What has happened to Super Week? ToAD? The Coors Classic? The Nevada City Classic? The Tour DuPont? Where have all the good times gone?
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
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This morning we had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Michael Ceely. An accomplished cyclist in his own right, he's also a high performance coach who helps athletes and other success-driven individuals use the power of psychology to achieve results far beyond their expectations. If you want to improve performance, "breakout" of a slump, rid yourself of negative thoughts that are holding you back or overcome the fear of failure you'll want to take a listen. And did we mention he likes Punk Rock!
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
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https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
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Couple of old dudes talking bike racing and the overall health of the world tour right now. It has never been better in our estimation! Who is your favorite right now? Tadej? MVDP? Jonas? Mads? Jasper? Bernal? Wout? Powless? The list in long and getting longer every year on the mens side with all of the young talent entering the World Tour stage? Not to mention the exciting racing that is happening on the womens side! It is so great to see Womens Professional Cycling finally getting the credit and airtime it deserves. Whos you favorite? Kopecky? Vollering? Vos? Niewiadoma?Wiebes? Van Vleuten? Balsamo? Dygert? Its a great time to be a fan of cycling! Also we chat about Mikes recent attempt at Mauna Kea and Dave chats about a local climb here in Nor Cal Del Porto Canyon. Good times!
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
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He began racing BMX, then kicked XC ass on his 24” full suspension rig, got recruited to race for the Trek Bear National Team and now races enduro and dual slalom at the pro level. Did we mention he trains on his road and gravel bikes and has just plain fun on his dirt jumper? You can say if it has 2 wheels Giant Ambassador Devin Debruhl rides it and rides it well. Taken a listen to our chat with Devin, then check out his Voler Collection and plan to watch him race at Sea Otter.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
License code: XHVEWTI3ELIY5T8M
Simeon Gipson took time off the bike to talk to us about using the bike to beat diabetes, racing competitively at the age of 78, riding 1,100 miles alone from Oklahoma to Pittsburgh to race at the National Senior Games, riding to inspire others, and as a Native American,the support of the Cherokee Nation. Sue Hlavacek, President & CEO of the National Senior Games Association was also on the line to tell us about this incredible organization that inspires so many seniors to stay active and provides an opportunity to compete in 26 different sports.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
License code: XHVEWTI3ELIY5T8M
In addition to being a lawyer, Kyle Smith Esq. of Paceline Law is also an avid cyclist so he knows bikes He took a break from the court room to chat with us about, among other things, choosing bike law over foreclosure law (a no brainer in our opinion), liabilities if there is a road hazard, roundabouts, how we can protect ourselves against uninsured drivers, and why there is tendency to blame cyclists if there is a crash.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
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Pro Rider David Lieb took a break from life on the road to talk to us about choosing BMX over racing motocross, racing downhill, conquering Slope Style and Speed & Style, his favorite trails, van life and becoming a story teller. Even roadies will love this one!
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
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This week Roxy Lo Partner & and Chief Designer at IBIS Cycles jumped on with us to share her journey from San Fran dot.com bust to Hong Kong to Santa Cruz.. From knowing nothing about bikes to designing for Light & Motion and Camelbak to becoming part of the team that rebuilt IBIS into the iconic brand it is today. She shared great insights into what goes into designing a bike, the culture at IBIS, bringing manufacturing back to the US, why she has an all women's design team and why it's so important to give back.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
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Two old friends of Dave's Matt Swinnerton and Chris Dittmore joined us to talk about their long-distance trekking adventures. First from San Francisco to Boston and then again from The Canadian Border to Mexico via Oregon, Washington and California. With a "Big Dream" and the support of friends and family they are stories of friendship, mutual trust, lots of planning, double breakfasts, seeing the US from the bike, meeting great people and occasionally getting lost.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
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In this episode we meet up with Joel Luna and his 2 boys Josh and Jacob. Joel grew up in the Philippines and moved to the US at age 15. He raced bikes there before coming to the US and has also raced here but this episode is focused on his two boys and their life racing bikes. Josh 18 and Jacob 14 are racing road bikes and doing quite well. They are both racing for teams and developing as young cyclists. Mom and Dad have given them tremendous support and have even gone so far as to dedicate a room in their house for smart trainers and Zwift sessions. These sessions often include the boys and Mom and Dad! The boys share stories of and some of their challenges of racing and training while juggling a full-time school schedule. From where we are sitting it seems like they are doing quite well. Neither of them really focusses on climbing and yet at this year's Mt. Diablo Challenge they managed to both ride sub 55 minutes which is very respectable at any age!
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
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This episode we are joined by Alex Gee of World Bicycle Relief (WBR). Alex is a Community Marketing Associate for this great organization. WBR has provided hundreds of thousands of bikes to people in need in 6 different countries. 779,000 to be exact with a goal of 1Mill by 2025! These are not just any bike, they have been specifically designed to be ultra simple and durable. They call them Buffalo's, it is a 50lb beast of a bike that is made to be ultra durable and capable of carrying up to 220lbs of cargo. The bicycles that are donated help people in need with getting around in a more efficient way. This can mean the difference between a child going to school or not, being able to get water to the family in less than half the time, healthcare in a timely manner, etc. All kinds of fantastic outcomes that are made possible thanks to the increased mobility of the bicycle. As you can imagine this can be life changing not just for the recipient but his surrounding friends and family as well. WBR has done extensive studies on the effectiveness of this program and have found that one bicycle typically serves 5 people in these communities. For as little as $165 you can provide a complete Buffalo bicycle and change lives forever. The donated bicycles are just part of the story with WBR be sure to listen to this one and check out their website at www.worldbicyclerelief.org you can also find great content on youtube.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
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Kendra Ramsey joins us from the California Bicycle Coalition. If you are not familiar with the organization they work on transportation infrastructure and focus improving safety and access for all to navigate cities more comfortably by bike, foot, or mass transit. Kendra knows these needs all too well as she frequently relied on all of them growing up in the city. As you can imagine this had a big impact on her life growing up and has spent much of her adult life working on this in one capacity or another. We cover what they are working on currently as well as "safe Routes to School" and some of the challenges of securing funding. E Bike's are also playing a big role in planning and expanding opportunities to improve cycling infrastructure for on and off road. For more information, please check out www.calbike.org
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
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Monica has created a wonderful life thanks to Cycling. She believes Cycling saved her life as she was working her own PR firm in Hollywood and working 90 hours a week. Crushing it but the work and stress was overwhelming, and it landed her in the hospital with a massive tumor. Thankfully they were able to catch it in time and she has recovered but an event like that made her take a hard look at her life and she knew she had to make a change. While in recovery a friend suggested they go for a short bike ride together, and that was the beginning of her life changing journey with cycling. Since that time, she has ridden her bike across America and has been to 48 states in the US by bike. Additionally she has ridden in 8 countries as well. Born in the Philippines she actually grew up in Los Angeles, and now living in South Korea Monica likes to keep it interesting! She is a true adventurer, she make it easy to follow along or participate in some of her travels thru social media and her website Home - The Cycling CEO . She is the founder of Cycle Travel Club be sure to check out her site or on Social Media, just search thecyclingceo.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
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This was a heavy one! Mike Rafter has lived a very interesting life and had so much success first as a pro skater travelling the world doing demos and contests, and later even worked for Thrasher Mag! After the skate career he tried his hand at owning a couple of skate shops but that is a tough market and had pursue taking a job. Ended up Working at Apple for 10 years and is now working at Vimeo. He has had some incredible highs and some tough lows. Mike opens up about his relationship with his late father and how tough it was and has been since his passing as well as some of his coping mechanisms. Mike has some great advice for all of us regarding our mental health. We talk about this recent marriage last September and buying a house. Life is good, he spends his time riding his bike, going on adventures and taking fantastic pictures. You can check out his artistry on Instagram @raftr This is a good one, give it a listen and let us know what you think.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
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The son of immigrants Massimo grew up in New York City. As a child he convinced his parents to buy him a bike and he learned to ride on the busy streets of New York. As challenging as that may have been he was hooked and the bike has been a significant part of his life ever since. From high school to college and beyond. Speaking of college Massimo holds a Masters Degree from Columbia University in international relations and post graduate degrees from New York University and St Johns. Yeah Dave and I were in over our head with this guy ;) Seriously Massimo is a great guy doing great things as a board member of Ride For Racial Justice (RFRJ). Their mission is to ensure access to resources, education, and community for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Cyclist and to dismantle systemic racism. Learn all about why they started, details of their ambassador program, and whats ahead for RFRJ in this episode. If you would like to learn more visit rideforracialjustice.org and check them out on Instagram @RideForRacialJustice
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
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We first learned of Willie Stewart from our previous guest and Author Matt Fitzgerald. Matt's book "How bad do you want it" featured several stories of athletes that have overcome obstacles to achieve amazing success athletically and in life, but Willis's story really stood out in a book full of amazing stories. Willie lost part of his left arm while at work and found an inner fuel that he didn't know he had. Hear his amazing story as he tells it. I promise you his story is not one you will never forget!
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
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Lorri has been a fixture in the cycling community here in Northern California since she founded Savvy bike in 2001. Savvy Bike specializes in Bike Fit, Hosting Skills Clinics, and personalized Coaching but there is so much more to the story; beyond Savvy Bike Lorri also founded Velo Girls. Velo Girls mission is simple get more women riding bikes. They regularly host dedicated women's rides for riders of all abilities. Lorri is a woman of many talents originally from New York she is musically gifted and earned a scholarship to Ithaca college in New York where she was part of their theatre. There was an opportunity to come to California to be a part of the San Jose theatre and while the theatre ran into trouble an ultimately closed Lorri has thankfully been here ever since. For more information or to get a hold of Lorri check out www.savvybike.com or www.velogirls.com
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
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Chris Padavana former owner of Eden Bicycles is back for his third appearance on the show. We talk about the factors that led up to his decision to sell the shop right as the covid pandemic was coming to a close and how he got out at the best possible time as the market has really taken a turn since he has been out of the industry. Bicycle Retail is challenging for many reasons staffing, long hours, shrinking market, company stores, online sales, etc.. It seems like the Independent Bicycle Retailer (IBR) is being attacked from all angles, but it is not all doom and gloom. We all agree that even with all of the challenges there will always be solid demand for a quality IBR! We also touch on retired life, Chris seems to be adapting to it nicely and he has Dave and I a little Jealous ;) Ahh maybe one day but neither of us can see that just yet. Enjoy!
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
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Steve Potts like one of our recent guests Charlie Kelly was there at the very beginning of Mountain Biking. Steve has lived a very interesting life. Growing up with a creative father that literally made everything. Steve shares a similar gift for making things and has focused much of his attention these past 44 years on making bicycles. So much has changed over the last 40 plus years in the bike business and Steve's designs have always been cutting edge, smart, and refined with attention to every detail. Today he works in Titanium almost exclusively but over the years he also worked in Steel. This is a great conversation with a true craftsman. Check out his website @ www.stevepottsbicycles.com or give him a follow on Instagram @stevepottsbicycles
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
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Tom and Chris are both industry veteran's with lots of experience. Tom is currently working for the Modus Sports Group which is the supplier of Shimano to bike shops in the Bay Area and Chris Padavana recently sold his shop and is in retirement mode. Chris has been on the Podcast before and so he was co hosting today as Dave was out on business. We cover a bunch of topics including Tom's start in the industry back in Philly and the move to the West Coast. All of the brands he has worked for over the years including Trek, Cannondale, Marin, and now Shimano. We also touch on the Shimano crank recall and what to do if you may have one of the affected cranks? Tom and Chris are two great bicycle guys who have spent their careers going above and beyond for their clients. We even talk ball sports, Michael Jackson, and a host of other random topics. Good times..
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
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This was a special one, getting the chance to chat with one of the original creators of what would eventually turn into the first mountain bike. Charlie grew up in Marin County and started riding dirt trails on old beach cruisers with some of his friends, Joe Breeze, Gary Fisher, Alan Bonds, and Tom Ritchey to name a few. The beach cruisers would go thru some heavy modifications to make them work on a local trail that they affectionately referred to as Repack. (Named that because after descending the mountain you would have to repack your rear coaster brake hub with grease as it all got smoked out while trying to descend the trail.) The modified beach cruisers were called Klunkers. The Klunkers were 30's and 40's Schwinn, Excelsior, Colson, etc. cruiser frames that were stretched wide to accommodate gears and drum brakes, forks were reenforced with truss rods, and of course they were stuffing knobby tires on the bikes. We cover some of this and many other elements to Charlie Kelly's prolific career that included starting the first timed Downhill Mountain Bike race, he would later go on to publish the Fat Tire Flyer magazine and help to establish Norba (National Off Road Bike Association) but Perhaps most significantly he authored the book the Fat Tire Flyer. The full history of the evolution of the mountain bike. If you have not read this book yet, I strongly recommend it! It is a fantastic tale of how we got to where we are today with the mountain bike. Charlie truly has the magic touch. Hope you enjoy this one as much as we did.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
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In this episode we check in with Robb Dorr of Ebikes.org At Ebikes.org they do product testing on Ebikes. This episode was very informative about the world of online product testing and how they run things on Robb's site. Robb started as a cyclist and is still one to this day he also supplements his regular Non E riding with Ebike rides. This is a trend that we are seeing more and more of these days.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
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In this episode we meet up with Power Mom Nicole Nicolay. She is the founder of the Real Estate company Love Livermore and also an active Agent, additionally she is a top level Triathlete. How does she do it? So much responsibility and so much training that needs to be done. Nicole is a great example of someone that sets goals and works hard to achieve them. She set a goal of racing at the Kona Ironman World Championships 10 years ago and she just completed it. An amazing accomplishment with all of the other things going on in her life. We talk about what it takes physically, mentally, emotionally, and all of the support that helped her get to this big goal. Very inspiring stuff. Hope you all enjoy!
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
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Well ok sometimes scheduled guests have situations that require a reschedule and that was the case with todays podcast so Dave and I break down how last weeks guest Matt Fitzgerald books have impacted us and our approach to riding, racing, and training in general. We nerd out a little on individual performance and this podcast was a complete wing it scenario.. Hope you enjoy it but more than anything else I hope you are able to read or listen to the book 'How bad do you want it" By Matt Fitzgerald as weel as some of his other titles.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
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We really hope you enjoy this one as much as we did! Matt is an incredible story teller and Author! Dave and I were only recently made aware of Matt and his book "How Bad do You want it" We both consumed it very quickly and it has had a huge impact on both of us. Please do yourself a favor and check this book out as well as some of Matt's other books while you are at it. Matt is the son of a novelist and a marathon runner so he had a clear role model in his life. We dive deeply into a wide range of topics, including the perception of effort, brain endurance training, managing data, the 80/20 rule, and many other topics surrounding high level endurance excellence. Beyond writing books Matt is also a co founder of 80/20 Endurance coaching The Best Running and Cycling Training Plans | 80/20 Endurance (8020endurance.com) as well as the co director of Coaches of Color Initiative. 80/20 Endurance Foundation – Improving diversity in endurance sports (8020foundation.org) Check out his website for all things Matt Fitzgerald: Author, Coach, Nutritionist, Athlete
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
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Well we had a last minute guest cancellation so Dave and I got a chance to cover the Mt Diablo Challenge from this past weekend and it also gave us a chance to catch up on some World Tour talk. We've had such a great run of guests we haven't had the chance to catch up on some of the things going on with our favorite sport at the highest level. So we nerd out a bit on Racing and bid farewell to one of the true greats Peter Sagan! Peto had one of the most prolific careers of all time! I will try to give him proper justice as we didn't do a great job on the podcast. 18 Grand Tour stage wins, A record 7 time Green Jersey winner in the TDF, 3 consecutive world champ titles, 5 time National Champ, Flanders and Roubaix Champ, and 3 time Gent Wevelgem champ, and so many others, So much winning in his career. Oh yeah and throw in the Tour of California while we are at it! Doing it all with a style and panache never seen before or since. Peto we solute you!
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
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Vanessa Hauswald is the Executive Director of the Northern California High School MTB Racing League aka Nica, she is also a Cancer Survivor, Wife to newly inducted Gravel Hall of Famer Yuri Hauswald, and just a very fun and interesting human. We learn where her love of all things bicycle was born and what got her into mountain biking as well as what lead her to ultimately running the Nica organization. we also learn of the challenges of being a cancer survivor and how the Ebike has helped her ride more. Still an avid acoustic rider she has used the Ebike supplement her riding. This was an informal fun chat we bounce all over the place with different topics but ultimately focus on the Nica League. New programs to get mor people on bikes, learn about their new GRiT and Mob programs for this year. To get more details you can visit their website @norcalmtb.org or follow on Instagram @norcalleague you can also follow Vanessa @vhaus
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
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In this episode we are joined by Mark and Raghu from the Mt Diablo Challenge. They are two key principles in putting on this event along with more than 150 volunteers. This is the 40th installment of this Northern California Bay Area Classic event and will take place October 1st. They are expecting to hit max capacity this year with 1000 riders so if you are interested in doing the event you should sign up now. You can register at www.mountdiablochallenge.com Use the code bj40 you will get a discounted rate as a listener of the podcast. Dave and I will be set up at Monte Vista during registration to chat with you all and if you have any guest suggestions for the podcast or feedback that would be great to hear. If you have never climbed Mount Diablo by bike it is truly a tough challenge but a very rewarding one. The climb itself is 11.2 Miles and climbs a total of 3249 feet. It's a tall order for a recreational rider and a great challenge for the most experienced rider. Some will race but most will just ride, additionally there is a great BBQ after the ride where they will dish out some prizes and there will be live music. The great thing about the Mountain Challenge is the road is closed to the public so the only cars on the road will be those in support of the event. It's the best way to ride the mountain! Proceeds from the event go to Save Mount Diablo and the Diablo turnouts project.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
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In this episode we welcome back Makesi Duncan of Dadbodcyclinginc. Makesi just completed his first ever Gravel race and did so courtesy of Ride for Racial Justice a program that helps bring greater diversity to cycling. The race was SBT gravel in Steamboat Springs Colorado. For Makesi who is relatively new to cycling this was his first gravel ride, first ride at elevation, his longest ride, and by far his hardest ride. We recount his experience and also talk about his charity "Change the Cycle" helping to deliver bicycles to kids in need in New York. We also touch on his success on Instagram, his message is really resonating with so many people. Check out Makesi on Instagram for a great follow and be prepared for a heavy dose of motivation and inspiration @dadbodcyclinginc Hit up his profile and check out his linktr.ee for information about his charity, his cycling kits, and all things Dadbobcycling. For more information on Ride for Racial Justice you can follow them as well on Instagram @rideforracialjustice
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
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This episode we introduce you to Chuck Davis he is a very creative guy and has a passion for bikes! Chuck grew up as a foster kid bouncing around from 7 different families and some very tough situations, but he was able to pull himself out of it. Thanks to some advice from a very unlikely person, a staggering .03 GPA, and a new Bicycle. Chuck admits the bicycle saved his life! When Chuck was younger he was gifted a very basic road bike as part of a program to assist foster kids, now Chuck runs a program out of Pleasant Hill California to give bikes to foster kids. It's an incredible full circle story and Chuck is someone we can all admire. If you would like to get involved you can email him at DiabloColorados@gmail.com you can also follow him on IG @DiabloClorodos.. In addition to that he is also the creator of a massive Facebook Group called Vintage Downhill MTB Group. Chuck is a complete Bike junkie in every sense of the word and we love him for that! Be sure to check this one out.
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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
License code: XHVEWTI3ELIY5T8M
Sorry the first 4 mins of this podcast was pretty choppy, but we got it sorted out and didn't encounter any issues for the remainder of the podcast. Please listen thru that as Anna is a very compelling guests in many ways. Not only has she quickly ascended to signing a pro contract in the sport of cycling but we learn so much more about what makes this overachiever tic. I think we can all learn from her approach and mindset. We cover a range of topics from racing, training, coaching, self discipline, massage, pro team life, but for me the biggest takeaway came when we started talking about nutrition and eating disorders in sport. Anna lays it out perfectly for anyone struggling in this area. This episode has something for everyone. you can follow Anna on instagram @annnahicks and her team @cyniscacycling
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We catch up with the Dutch Diesel and one of his success stories Erin Foy. Dutch Diesel has built a great brand thru Coaching and the Zwift platform. They have regular group rides in real life and also virtually. Find out more about his coaching philosophy and all of the different opportunities there are to interact with Dutch Diesel Cycling. We touch on diet, training schedules, appropriate recovery days, FTP, Zone training, etc.. If you are trying to take your cycling to another level, this is a good one.
Support the showThanks for listening and following along with our podcasts. We are available on all main streaming platforms and most recently we have started uploading episodes to Youtube. If you like what we are doing please leave a comment or a positive review, additionally you can become a subscriber at cylejerkspodcast.buzzsprout.com. We would love to hear from you! Please send all show or guest suggestions to cyclejerkspodcast2023@gmail.com
Last minute guest cancellation so Dave and I wanted to talk about the Netflix Special TDF Unchained and all the different dynamics in play with this excellent Docu Series. We also covered the Mark Cavendish Doc that is currently playing in Netflix as well. We cant talk Cycling on tv without also talking about The Least Expected Day so that also makes its way into the conversation. If you havent seen any of these? we can't recommend them enough. We also touch on the Small Monsters Project ride that Dave and I did over the weekend and the SBT Gravel event that also took place this weekend in Steamboat Springs.
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Nicky is a local cyclist and entrepreneur that has recently started his own Podcast. We touch on his early days growing up in Kool California and riding BMX to then transitioning to road bikes, we take some turns along the way including fixies, metal bands, parenting, and moto but quickly return to our passion for cycling and how it has helped us and so many others. We talk about his podcast, some of his guests and his general approach to hosting a podcast. Lots of similarities and some differences to ours. You can check out @bikemindedpodcast on all streaming platforms and on instagram @bikemindedpod.
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Good time talking with Pro Cyclist Ben Frederick. Ben has had a wild ride as a professional cyclist including racing at the highest level of Cyclocross both before and after suffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBI and the associated Physical and Mental health issues that can come with it can be devastating. We do a bit of a deep dive into eating disorders with cyclists and his own personal battles to get his life together after the crash. It was a much longer road than you might expect. We touch on that as well as his foundation the Small Monsters Project. A Non-Profit providing education and resources for TBI and to reduce the stigma around Mental Health. www.smallmonstersproject.com
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We break down the Grand Tour of Gravel the Oregon Trail Gravel Grinder with two local riders Frank Grgurina and David Setton. This is a 5 day stage race thru some of Oregon's most beautiful back country. We talk thru many of the challenges of doing an event like this and all of the essential items that you should bring if you plan on doing it in the future. This event is renowned for the camp set ups at the end of each stage. Great food, beer, coffee, tents, and more than anything else the great vibe at the campsites each night. This is truly a special event and one to add to your bucket list of Gravel events.
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This episode shines the light on how important community involvement is in the cycling industry. It takes passionate shop owners to help make cycling relevant on a local level. Chris was able to work with his community to get a dedicated mountain bike trail built at one of the more popular East Bay parks for Mountain biking Pleasanton Ridge. All trail riders will benefit from this for years to come and it could be just the beginning of a bigger movement, time will tell. Beyond that we talk Ebike's, Downhill racing, and life at the bike shop. This was a fun one with a great guy that works hard to keep cycling relevant in his local market. Check out @mybuddysbikeshop on Instagram to follow along with the shop and community events.
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Warning we had a couple of technical difficulties with this one. We are working to resolve currently. That said this is a fun one with Marie Soleil Blais from World Tour Road Racing to becoming a Bike Packer. Marie shares her experiences from her first Tour Divide race with us. This is a crazy ambitious endeavor that pushes your body and mind to the brink and Marie does a great job explaining all of the challenges one might encounter on an event like this. Marie is such an inspirational person it comes thru in everything she does. We also talk about her foundation and her mission to get more women on bikes. Good times.
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In this episode we talk with founder of Dadbod Cycling Inc Makesi Duncun originally from Trinidad but now calls New York his home. Makesi is a father of 2 with another on the way and works as an occupational therapist with special needs children. This man has a big heart! In addition to all that he has still found time to take on cycling and he started the IG page @dadbodcyclinginc Thru instagram Makesi addresses many of the issues that new cyclist encounter as well as topics that the hardcore riders deal with. This was a great chat and his page and story are inspirational. Enjoy!
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In this episode we bid farewell to Beau as he has decided to take a break to take care of some personal business. At this point we are not sure if it is temporary or permanent. So going forward Mike and Dave will be your new hosts, content creators, and show bookers. In this episode Dave and Mike discuss the Grand depart and stage 2 of the Tour De France, the Tour Divide Race that just concluded and how previous guests John and Mira and Marie Soliel Blais did in their first ever effort and also dive into mental tricks for bigger efforts and some other random silliness.
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A lifetime in the making. Beau and Mike have dreamed of riding places that are legendary in Italy, France, and Switzerland. Instead of paying for an all in one cycling tour company to guide them they threw the bikes in the back of rental car starting in Milan. They drove through the Alps to ride the legendary mountain passes they only had seen on TV or in magazines growing up. Rides included the SellaRonda event in the Dolomites, Gavia, Stelvio, Furka Pass, Tremola San Gottardo, Alpe d'Huez, Mont Ventoux, Col D'Izoard, Col del Colombiere, Col du Telegraphe, Col du Galibier, and Col del Nivolet. This episode only scratches the surface of this trip. Thanks for listening!
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Marie shares her inspiring story from being an aspiring hockey player growing up in Canada to making the transition to cycling and racing at the highest level to finding bikepacking and The Tour Divide. An amazing conversation will hopefully touch you the way it did us. Enjoy!
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What happens when you a combine a pro level cyclist with a culinary background? Jess Cerra shares her story from baking with friends trying out recipes using quality ingredients to setting up shop with her husband as they shipped out boxes of product non stop out of their garage to finally joining forces with Alete Active Nutrition. Fun chat! Thanks Jess!
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Alan brings the party wherever he goes with his fun attitude out on the trails and his social media. We chatted about everything from how he got into riding, creating fun content, GoPro tips and tricks, cycling inclusion and diversity, and even dad jokes.
Give him a follow at MTB_ALAN on IG and MTB ALAN on YT
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Ever thought about a bike fit or are you ok just "winging" it and going down the YouTube rabbit hole? One listen to todays episode may make you consider some changes as we all want to ride stronger and pain free. Andrew Weber from BikeFit NorCal shares his story and his thoughts on old school & modern bike fits. He shared some eye opening concepts to make us more efficient, powerful, and pain free cyclists no matter what your age and level is. Great chat!
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This week Mike breaks it down about last weeks Sea Otter extravaganza and we get down and dirty with REAL TALK about white bibs, Listen with kids in the car at your own risk.
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This week we review epic Paris-Roubaix Femmes and Mens races. Did John Degenkolb get the MALACHI CRUNCH? We discuss this and some rude riders out on one of Beau's rides. Was HE the rude one? Check it out and let us know on Instagram
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Rob Einaudi shares his story and inspiration for creating BIKELIST.COM
BikeList is growing into a reputable site for cycling enthusiasts who want to try something new as an alternative to sites like Craigslist and ebay. Rob talked about his experience in the cycling world from racing to working in the industry. Great chat about a little bit of everything including how Bikelist works and how easy it is to get started listing.
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Jesse Morris puts on one of the most challenging and fun events around all for a great cause. May 6th in Red Bluff you might want to think about saddling up and get yourself out in the boonies with 400 other like minded wranglers for a truly epic ride. Jesse shares his tips and tricks on how to tame the wild west as you experience "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. Great chat! Always fun talking with Jesse.
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Carl has been riding all the bikes and cars since he was a kid growing up in Bend, Oregon. We chatted about his love for all the mtb disciplines, bike packing, gravel, rally cars, dirt bikes and even some old school nostalgia talking about the legend John Tomac. He tells about his latest video on his YouTube channel sponsored by Giant called " The Winners Circle" with Adam Craig, and Stephan Davoust. Fun conversation where we just scratched the surface. Thanks for the time Carl! BTW..put it all on RED!!
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Imagine going from Cat 5 to Cat 1 in a season and on the fast track to making your dream happen of becoming a pro cyclist and having it all taken away after a fluke fall. Ben shares his story on how he found community and support after a really rough recovery from a head injury to form The Small Monsters Project.
Ben's on a mission to "Reducing Stigma around Mental Illness
Traumatic Brain Injury Recovery and Awareness
Mike and Beau are training to ride 2 epic weeks in Italy, Switzerland and France doing bucket list climbs but due to the weather are sitting and spinning in a puddle of sweat. That Zwift opening song and buzz of the trainer is like nails on a chalkboard...we discuss. Let's talk racing!! We love it! Strade Bianche was solid!
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Good genes, great parenting and a lot of love have set up Neilson and Shayna Powless for success in whatever sport they choose. We had a great chat with Jack and Jen Powless. They shared their stories from being top level athletes themselves to raising two very talented kids that aspired and achieved being pro cyclists. Even if you don't know or care about anything to do with racing as a parent you will appreciate the conversation centered around what is REALLY important when it comes to family and keeping youth sports FUN. Life lessons to be learned on this episode.
Thanks to the Powless family for their time and sharing their story.
Since the 1970s Robert has taken his love for bicycle racing to the masses in Northern California/Nevada. With a small army of employees and volunteers he has been the driving force in putting on races through his Velo Promo organization. He shares his story and some inside info on what the world of a race promoter is like. Great chat! Thanks Robert!
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From the early days of Specialized to being a rep for many of the bicycle/ bike accessory companies you know, Mark has seen it all in his 40 plus years /career working in the business. He shares stories of the fall of Schwinn to some of the charities that he will be supporting in retirement. If you like the behind the scenes details of the industry this pod is for you. Thanks to Mark for a great chat!
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Steve Born gave us an absolute MASTERCLASS on nutrition in this podcast. Former RAAM participant and member of the UltraMarathon Cycling Hall of Fame lays down the hammer of knowledge in this episode. A MUST LISTEN FOR ALL LEVELS & EXPERIENCE!Steve Born, Hammer Nutrition’s lead technical advisor and fueling/supplementation expert, has over three decades of involvement in the sports nutrition industry, as well as more than 40 years of independent research in nutritional fueling and supplementation
**Jack shares his story from growing up as a kid in Australia suffering with depression to overcoming drug addiction and starting on his journey to climb 1 million meters while doing 52 Everestings on 52 different climbs in 52 weeks in 2022 all while raising money for mental health awareness. Great chat! Please check out his website and charities he supports. Find him on YouTube and Unstagram as Jack Ultracyclist.
World Class Professional Athlete & Mental Health Advocate.
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Jack Thompson is a professional Australian athlete who in recent years has set the standard for and explored the boundaries of Ultra Cycling. Hence, he goes by the name Jack UltraCyclist.
2021
The Amazing Chase – The Tour de France in 10 Days
21 stages, 3,500km and 52,000m of elevation gain
Portugal South to North Record
715km, 10,200m elevation gain, 24hr 11min
2020
Guinness World Record
Most Kilometres Ridden in 7 Days – 3,505km
2019
3 Everestings, 3 Countries, 3 Days
880km, 26,768m of elevation gain across
71hrs including all transfers
GP1200
1,200km, 12,000m of elevation gain in 56 hours
Girona, Spain to Caramulo, Portugal
2018
Taiwan KOM x 4
Non Stop 720km, 13,600m of elevation gain in 56 hours
2017
The Beginning
50,000km cycled in a 12 month period
Helena shares her journey so far from a newby cyclist to racing everything from MTB, gravel and road at a high level. She details starting her own new team Monarch in 2023 while having a fulltime job at Specialized all along while training and still having her personal life. Great chat! We Thank Helena for her time and look forward to seeing her new team make waves in 2023.
What an amazing year of great guests! We discuss our favorite moments even though we could have talked about each episode as each one was always engaging. We also talk about an Instagram Reel that has blown up in the last month and we are still trying to figure it out! Thanks for the support in 2022.
In part 2 Alex shares his thoughts about the 1986 TDF and the La Vie Claire Hinault/LeMond drama, candid thoughts on PED's, state of cycling "unions", transitioning to retirement, his involvement with the Tour of Alberta and a recent battle with cancer. We can't Thank Alex enough for all the time he took to hang with us Cycle Jerks and look forward to following more of his future endeavors.
From growing up playing hockey as a Pee Wee to representing Canada in the Olympics on the track to racing with the ground breaking 7-Eleven team finding himself with ALL the jerseys in the 86 Tour de France we covered a lot of ground with Alex Stieda, the first North American to wear Le Maillot Jaune. Alex shares stories of broken frames and undercover replacement bikes along with his thoughts on the Movistar drama on Netflix. Great chat and more to come!
Danville Police Chief Allan Shields knows the struggles of being a cyclist on the road while having the perspective of knowing all the rules that he must enforce. We talk in depth about situations that happen out riding and hopefully through this conversation you may come away with a few new ideas or ways to approach being safer.
Thanks to Allan for his time as this was a very informative chat.
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Dara Richman is now a regular with us as this is her 3rd appearance. She is bringing the knowledge and sharing it with us to make us better athletes. Did you know It's not just about riding the bike all the time? You want to get better? Take a listen and give some of her suggestions a try. We take a deep dive into the protein world and how it affects us when we don't get what we need. Dara shares how we can figure out the amount we need and some products to try. We have some fun talking about gimmicky products and weed out the ones that are pretenders. Have a listen FUN CHAT!
Flavia tells her story from family life in Brazil as a young adult athlete to getting on the bike at age 27 to taking the climbers jersey in the Giro D'Italia Femmes and representing her country in the Olympics in her hometown in 2016. She also shares her candid thoughts on womens pro cycling and the difficulties she faced. We will have her back on as we could have gone on another episode easily.
From his NORBA MTB racing days to gravel racing at the highest level to fighting through injury and exploring off the beaten path trails in the name of adventure Yuri Hauswald leads a pretty interesting "bike life" while working for GU Energy Labs. We cover all kinds of topics from the evolution of gravel and nutrition to having some playful "beef" with those that scoff at the bikes and the scene. Great chat we could go on for days with Yuri for sure.
After bashing the world of inner tubes Mike is brought to his knees on Mt. Diablo hoping and praying that the mountain bikers passing by would overlook his fancy kit and offer him a little help.
Mike and Beau went to St. Mary's College to do VO2 max tests and fat measurements along with Professor of Human Performance Labs and Kinesiology. We go over the results and discuss the experience. Want to get a test? Normally $800 these are special fundraising events for charity. Donations are normally around $200 if you can give that amount but you won't get turned away if you can't do that much. Get on Dereks Email list to get contacted for future events.
Oct 26th in Folsom, California saw an epic night of insanity on bikes led by the ringmaster Frank Shoemaker. Cycle Jerk Beau participated and had to get him on to talk about how it all went down. ENJOY and have a few laughs!Oh ya and if you know the little "prrot kid'...have a talk with alright?
Jonathan chatted with us about the latest and future events put on by the VSRT, He gave us some insight on what it's like to be the President of a club and we revisited the fun CX event in Livermore a month ago.
Racing with a team of 8 riders plus a crew across America Doreen is devoted to raising awareness and funds for Guardian Revival . https://guardianrevival.org/
Have you tried to "Everest"? You know...29k + ft of climbing on the same hill? Pretty crazy right ? Is a double even possible? Derek shares his story about the 24 hrs plus journey of doing a "DOUBLE EVEREST". Movie/ documentary premiere Sat Oct 1st at Kinetic Cycles in Sacramento at 6pm . Give Derek a follow at Dialed Health on all platforms. Amazing story and details on how it all went down.
Its Cyclocross season! Are you ready to run? Dara shares some great info about running and how it is beneficial to all of us who ride as well as long term health. She also talks about weight training and weight loss tips. Great chat..AGAIN!
It's time to do some science! We are talking Vo2 max today! This is the definition of a "power hour" full of info and questions answered by Derek Marks Ph.D. of st. Mary's College. He has tested thousands of athletes over the last 20 plus years and breaks it down for all of us who have heard a lot but never got a chance to dive in. Great info and conversation!
Best Buddies International is a non profit organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). We were lucky to have both Richard Fries and Teddy Shriver on the show to talk all about everything from what Best Buddies is to the cycling experience that they offer. We had a great chat and we hope you will look into getting involved in any way you can.
"We are all going to die ...have the donut"- Dara Richman
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Dara Richman, D.P.T is a physical therapist and competitive bike racer .Her education began with an undergraduate degree at UCLA, Master's degree program in Exercise Science FAU, culminating in a Doctorate of Physical Therapy Mount Saint Mary's College. Dara has a background in Sports Medicine with emphasis on return to sport. Her specialty is on sports performance for cyclists, as well as catering programs to athletes of all ages and levels in a succinct training program.
Lets go all over the place today! Ladies Tour de France, long solo rides, social media and cycling plus more! Feedback always appreciated! Follow us on Instagram! Shoot us a DM
California Tour of the Alps AKA "The DEATH RIDE" over 100 miles and 14000 ft of climbing! UFC fighter and cyclist Vince Murdock took on a day of climbing at high altitude and shared his story. Enjoy!
Continued from last weeks conversation about food and training plus Mike and Beau share some experiences riding in the heat and the emotional side of riding.
Kids from NorCal ripping up the cobbles, yellow jersey solo breakaway, dreams crushed in the dirt the final 50 meters, crazy bike exchanges, beast mode sprinting....we have seen a little of everything! Here is a bonus podcast of Le Tour Talk
Friend of the program Scott Ostrander joins us as we share our thoughts and struggles with cycling and food. Scott is owner and head chef at Origami Asian Grill in Sacramento but also a serious cyclists that is very knowledgeable the industry and nutrition. This is part 1 of 2
It's HERE!!! Lets talk Pogacar, Roglic, Thomas, Kuss, Powless, Pinot!! Far from expert analysis but we had fun.
The return of our brother Remy for the 1 yr anniversary! We catch up with how things are going in his world of racing and managing Bobs Cycle Center.
Ian was a great guest who uses his high level race experience and analytical training process to chat about serious insight teaching MTB and fitness skills. Dive in with both ears fully engaged you might miss something!
From volunteering her time learning to work on "misfit" bikes to seeing her dream job materialize on social media Casey has an amazing story about where the love for bikes can take you.
Great chat with Deniz about everything from growing up in Sweden to his first cycling experiences to running Full Send Racing and everything in between. We tackle the hard hitting tough topics like "How Legit Is Your Kit" and Sagan or Cav? Have some fun with us on Ep 49 ...we are all just Cycle Jerks
Crazy times as a messenger in SF working at The Freewheel to Punk Rock house parties to life altering sunrises and everything in between. Great chat with Travis!
From the EPIC old school BMX SoCal scene to owning 3 shops in 2022 Mike chats with us and shares some great stories.
From running ultra endurance to motorcycles to riding and racing road,MTB, and cyclocross Timmy shares how he finds a way to balance family life with 3 small kids and a wife as they build a new home from the ground up.
Josh has so many stories from his time in the bike biz that we got to have him back. I think we just scratched the surface.
From racing in the 80s against top level pros to finding his way around in the bike business to owning his own shop now for over 20 years Chris shares his journey.
"Coach Ken" has 15 years of mentoring young adults and getting High School Mountain Biking going in the East Bay area. Great chat hearing his story.
At age 16 Dan got to experience the Jr. Cyclocross World Championships in Arkansas as a member of Team USA. We wanted ALL the details and he shared some great stories! What an experience! Congrats to Dan and his 17th place against the Worlds best.
From racing on the high school team to riding Mt Diablo 5xs for charity to attending races in Europe with the Olympic Development Academy all in a span of 4 years she shares her story and goals with us. Great chat!
Clare Sayle shares her story from racing in the Tour of California, riding a endurance events like 24 hrs of Old Pueblo, fighting through personal adversity using the bike ,working in the bike industry and doing 22K miles and 2 million feet of climbing in 2020.
Great hang talking Big Wheels, BMX, Art of Spokes, Cranking Black Metal & Gangsta Rap in a bike shop, Graffiti and Bike Polo, ...what more do want?
We are sick but we still got to chat about angry artists spewing venom at WVA. We talk about The Michael Jordan of Mullets, Racing for ESport USA without having REAL world raced and much more! Oh yah Mike didnt want me to forget..GIANTS new sponsorship of Team Bike Exchange ...shameless plug
After seeing the Peter Attia interview with Lance Armstrong we decided to talk about what we have avoided for 31 episodes. Feel free to comment on our Instagram and DM us
From her days riding around Sacramento on a track bike to getting into gravel/ road to becoming an " accidental influencer" her passion for cycling and fashion is pretty obvious. She shares some candid stories about walking into a bike shop feeling intimidated and the good bad ,and ugly about social media
Ever take a Noob on a rough tough ride not knowing its their 1st time? Interested in upgrading an entry level gravel bike? Ever go riding in the fog? We discuss
Not quite a "Best of" but some moments that were pretty enteraining. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did.
Back on ep 8 world travelers the dynamic dogpacking duo John Freeman and his pup Mira paid us a visit as they waited for the Canadien borders to open up to start their trek. Now they hit us up from th emiddle of Arizona on their way to Mexico in a surprise visit! Stoked to catch up with them. Enjoy
Getting high and heading for a ride...its a thing. We discuss and share some funny stories about people we know that like hitting a joint then hitting the trails. Plus we discus s some end of year Winners and Losers in the pro peloton. Thanks for listening!
Great chat with Nick from Wahoo! We dig into how he got the gig along with some great stories of his adventures travelling for work to some killer gravel events PLUS some new tech from Wahoo coming out in the future. ENJOY!
Lets get TECHY AF! Matt shares his years of experience at the highest level of bike shop service and tells us how he got to where he is now at his own shop. Great chat! Enjoy!
Remy and Mike help you out with some bike shop ideas and helpful tips for the holidays plus an update on the supply chain in the cycling world. Beau plays "Devils Advocate" about shady bike shop shenanigans and we all share some fun stories from the past.
From getting an afterschool job at a bike shop sweeping floors to working with the city getting bike parks built to becoming the Bosch E Bike motor rep in NorCal all before the age of 30 Tanner "Rides all the Bikes" and shares his journey so far with us. Great talk!
Follow him on IG at www.instagram.com/tannermckeand
SQUIRREL!!!! We are all over the place on this one.
Gym shorts won't cut it. Bib or No bib? Friends who said NO to cycling doping. Smoking a friend on Zwift for a Joke. Playing mind games with riders who pass you. What to do about group rides you don't belong to. Miguel Angel Lopez drama and World Championship predictions
From the cutting room floor. This was NOT in our podcast like much of our conversations.
The Quitters, ones who defy odds and confessions never heard.
Enjoy and please comment/follow us on IG
From growing up in Michigan UFC/ MMA in California , fighting physical ailments against the odds, discovering cycling, and his love for his newborn child we had a great chat with Vince. We hope you find it as inspiring as we did.
Should one get credit for Zwift (virtual reality) rides on Strava just like real world?
How soon is too soon to call someone out on a fake KOM? Here we go....it gets a lil crazy but dont worry we tamed it down with some bleeps/cuckoo clock effects
The final segment of a great chat/interview with John Freeman with a special appearance by the one and only Mira. We hope you enjoy being a fly on the wall as we go all over the place in our conversation.
What a life and what an adventure travelling with your best friend...your dog.
Through mountains, deserts, forests and everything in between John Freeman and Mira have
made friends around the world. For some amazing bike packing video please check out RYAN VAN DUZERS YouTube channel where you will find John and Mira as they tag along for the ride. Ryans Baja and Great Divide series is EPIC! Also follow them both on IG,
The OG of all cycling superfuel...the POWERBAR! We have stories and a few tales of love for convenience store garbage. Are you into cycling social media? Some thoughts on how to balance riding and posing...hopefully more RIDING! Enjoy as we SQUIRELL from thought to thought on this wacked out episode.
Its been a wild ride! Some of us will be glad to not get up at 430am to watch it live and get a good nights sleep. We also touched on Lachlan Mortons crazy effort raising money for World Bicycle Relief. Thanks for checking us out find us on Instagram and YouTube
Its LE TOUR!! We wont talk much pro racing all year so lets do it up. Amazing performances bring up age old questions, cyclocross kid invasion, records about to be broken....we may even talk WATTS!! OH NO!! Enjoy.
We love bikes...all of them! But its inevitable that we will be hitting the deck eventually. Whether its slipping on an ice cream cone on your cruiser, dodging a kamikaze squirrel, a touch of wheels in a race or not making that jump on your BMX/MTB/Gravel Bike we've all been there. Enjoy the stories and hopefully you will think about our "silly" PSA about riding with your dog.
What a CRAZY TDF!! We are loving it!! We recorded Friday July 2nd and couldnt let this get old so we are releasing a quickie today.
When a pandemic forces bicycle supply chains to stop overseas but the demand goes through the roof as legendary Ozzy Osbourne proclaims at the start of each concert "LET THE MADNESS BEGIN!" Mike and Shawn tell what happen over the last year in the bike business and share good tips on what to look for/how to navigate the bike buying experience. Beau chimes in about some bike shop shadiness as well. Enjoy! Give us a follow on IG!!
It started out as a Tour de France preview and then went into topics we didn't plan on talking about. Hopefully you will enjoy the twists and turns and will comment on some of the "questionable" ideas we through around. Enjoy and THANKS!!
Shawn Remy, Mike Stewart, and Beau Grant have all very different stories on how they fell in love with cycling. This episode is just a sneak peak into who we are and how we got started. Its hard to break down your life story and relationship with bikes but we did our best to keep it as short as possible. Thanks for checking it out.