A large cast this week, talks about all sorts of things from Iliac artery issues to dealing with the discomfort that comes from demanding performance from your body. Cast: Chad Hartley, Debbie Dust, Leah Sandah, Mike Friedman, Tim Strelecki, Robert Curtis.

We talk about SRAM's new Force AXS launch, the temporary halting of NRS, and classified hubs tested in the pro racing. Cast: Barron Gira, Leah Sandah, Mike Friedman, Tim Strelecki.

Frank Cundiff from Project Echelon Racing joins us to discuss RGT, NCL, and pro bike racing in America. Cast: Frank Cundiff, Tim Strelecki, Mike Friedman, Robert Curtis

We dive in to topics like NBC getting the ASO contract for their races for the next 6 years as well as the esports world championships this weekend. Cast: Mike Friedman, Time Strelecki, Leah Sanda, and Robert Curtis

From cyclocross world championships, Sven tweets, Wahoo steering, and CABDA feedback. Cast: Mike Friedman, Tim Strelecki, Leah Sanda, Robert Curtis.

From talking about an article that came out about helmet use, Junior license fee increase, Lifetime's reality series on YouTube with some brief doper action. All in a good day's bike shop visit. Cast: Mike Friedman, Tim Strelecki, Leah Sanda, Robert Curtis. 

Discussing the talent ID systems and revisions in the US. We kick some ideas around ourselves and then talk about Classified hubs again. All of this after talking about burning hair off legs. Cast: Kenny Labbe, Tim Strelacki, Leah Sanda, Mike Friedman, and Robert Curtis

Due to some tehnicall glitches we lost an episode so we squeezed 2 into 1. From layoffs in the industry to discussing tech, giving SRAM some props, to how to pronounce Qatar. Cats: Michael Friedman, Tim Strelecki, Leah Sanda, Robert Curtis

With a smaller cast and while trying to do the video side as well we discuss Unbound rule changes, NCL updates, SRAM getting a ride on Jumbo and other component stuff. 

 

Cast: Tim Strelecki, Mike Friedman, Robert Curtis

Large cast on this episode discusses primarily the idea of the National Cycling League and some ideas for personal improvement in the new year. CAST: Michael Friedman, Tim Strelecki, Leah Sanda, Robert Curtis, Anthony Mikos, and Bill Barnes. 

Discussions of what Brand Ambassadors are and why they have destroyed event and racer sponsorships. Specialized halting its program for Adventure Ambassadors and Ugly Sweaters. Cast: Mike Friedman, Tim Strelecki, Leah Sanda, and Robert Curtis

Misc ramblings from Wahoo layoffs to eBikes, Service Centers, to a reminder that Tubular is still the best for Cross. Cast: Mike Friedman, Leah Sanda, Tim Strelecki, Robert Curtis

Not our normal podcast but a good listen. Listener warning in the start. Cast: Mike Friedman, Timothy Strelecki, Leah Sanda, and Robert Curtis

Specialized Diverge helps make the ROUGH IMPACT of SRAM supporting sailboat racing while PULLING OUT of actual bike race support a little softer...or more LIMP maybe. CAST: Tim Strelecki, Mike Friedman, Leah Sanda, Robert Curtis

Cyclocross discussions including the recent Trek CX Cup and Wold Cup action with Tim Strelecki, Leah Sanda, and Robert Curtis

Celebrating Episode 69

Cast: Robert Curtis, Leah Sanda, Mike Friedman, Kenny Labbe, Anthony Mikos, Bill Barnes, Jessica Whiton

We look at what rules and traditions have held over in a lot of road cycling with a more modern eye and start to question the ones we can. 

Cast: Michael Friedman, Leah Sanda, Robert Curtis

Discuss how racing numbers are up. We talk about how even with media disappearing we still want good content and want to pay for it. Finally ending with Mike not remembering his racing. 

Cast: Mike Friedman, Leah Sanda, Bill Barnes, Robert Curtis

Racing numbers seem to be trending upwards but local observations seem conflicting. Also we cover announcements in the industry and the trend with smart trainer companies to lay people off. Zwift, Saris and Wahoo. Finally the end of an era as Jingle Cross calls it quits.

Cast: Mike Friedman, Leah Sanda, Robert Curtis

Huge cast leads to all sorts of discussion and calls to action regarding events, racers, officials, etc. 

Cast: Steve Feehery, Michael Kelly, Bill Barnes, Mike Friedman, Leah Sanda, Robert Curtis

Online dating, Forest Preseve backed in cars, Specialized, USA Cycling, and Dropper posts being the stupidest marginal gain.

Cast - Mike Friedman, Leah Sanda, Robert Curtis

We quickly touch on the latest SRAM acquisition and discuss Netflix series on the tour. FInally will gravel ever be compelling enough to be interesting to a non-fan in the way the Tour or even track is?

Cast: Mike Friedman, Leah Sanda, Rich Smott, Robert Curtis

We discuss some of Mike's experiences and stories concerning the Beijing Olympics. From masks to sweating and how he became unforgetable to the First Lady.

Cast: Mike Friedman, Leah Sanda, Bill Barnes, Robert Curtis

We've been building up to this moment for over 20 years. While others have dipped their toes in the consumer direct model Specialized just took the largest opening shot in what will be remembered as the movement that irrevocably changed the Bicycle Industry. We cover some of the background and look at what this really means. Insight - not reporting.

Cast:

Tim Jackson

Mike Friedman

Bill Barnes

Leah Sanda

Robert Curtis

We finish off our ramblings including tech changes and talks about Chloe. 

Leah Sanda

John Boggs

Rick Baisa

Robert Curtis