Doping... Let's talk about it.  We also discuss the Tour de France,  spin through our Backpedals, and cover some other cycling news.

We take a look back on 2019 and discuss some of our favorite episodes, guests, and topics... Enjoy episode 97!

We run through a list of cycling conundrums and discuss why they are so difficult for so many people. We also welcome Dr. Chris Hanel (aka Joey Jo-Jo Junior Shabadoo) to the studio for the discussion! Enjoy this, our weekly Backpedals, the Leadout News, another Patreon Drawing, and our One Last Thing!

We review the "Trophy Cup Unchained" YouTube masterpiece with the one and only Dylan "cwapface2" Wiggins. We also discuss road rage, how to make indoor training less miserable, and custom bike paint jobs. Enjoy the podcast!

It's a spicy one... Who's the a-hole? What is up with Wahoo and Zwift's relationship now? What went down on Black Friday? Who is Squiggy? Guess ya gotta listen to find out - Enjoy the podcast!

Just like filling your plate on Thanksgiving... A helping of random steroid talk, a little bike racing news, a slice of Black Friday deals, a scoop of gift ideas for cyclists, and some backpedaling ladled over everything. Enjoy the podcast and Happy Thanksgiving!

How have we made 300 of these?!? Enjoy the party as we recorded with a live audience and took a bunch of questions... Too many to list, so you're gonna need to listen to find out what we talked about! Thank you to everyone who came out for the recording, a big thank you to our Patreons, and most of all, a massive thank you to everyone who has listened and supported us over the years! Enjoy the podcast.

Indoor training - What's new for this season, virtual options not named Zwift, what training platforms are we using to get ready for 2024, a few gripes about all of this, and some deals to be had. Enjoy the podcast!

Is Wout van Aert really going to take a stab at winning the Giro in 2024? What impact will UK online retailer, Wiggle, have on the cycling industry with their current financial troubles? Who won Halloween? Have a listen and enjoy this week's podcast!

The Tour de France 2024 route is out! Time to pop the popcorn, because there's plenty to debate, dissect, and downright dispute. And is there a rider who might just need an asterisk beside their name? 🤔 Enjoy this week's podcast!

We unpack the Great Divide MTB Trail ride with our friend, Sarah Gates, who recently completed the 2500+ mile adventure, we touch on some Cycle Oregon updates, and recap some recent racing news. Enjoy the podcast!

Gravel World Championships, is the new Zwift Hub One any good, and why is everyone in Utah? Enjoy the Podcast!

More news on rider transfers, team mergers, and how the 2024 season is shaping up to be a fun one. We also discuss the Gravel World Championships, and we do an AMA with our very own YouTube superstar, Matt LeGrand! Enjoy the podcast, neighbor...

Recovery - Science and Pseudoscience.  We take another Listener Hot Lap with Scott Trautman, and per protocol, we run through our "Backpedal", the "Leadout News", and "One Last Thing". Oh yeah, there's a bonus Halloween Hot Seat in there, too... Enjoy episode 88!

Will there be a huge team merger, how did the European World Championships play out, potential rider transfers and an iTeam? Also, it's time for an AMA with L"F"H. Enjoy the podcast!

Should the UCI do away with TT bikes? Is this year's Jumbo Visma team the best team of all time? Should someone have stopped Stefan Küng from continuing in the European TT Championship after his nasty crash? What's up with the Shimano crankset recall? Why is Evan broken? So many questions!! Enjoy the podcast.

More Sepp Kuss and TJV discussion, Matt's recap of going to the Apple Wanderlust event, and an AMA? Enjoy the podcast!

Is Sepp Kuss for Real, Trainer Wars, Cross is Back, a Patreon Drawing and More... Enjoy podcast 290!

The start of the 2023 Cyclocross season, La Vuelta, race recaps, and what's up with these YouTubers? Dylan Wiggins (AKA cwapface2) joins us this week to talk about all of this and more!

Is Keegan Swenson the best all around American Cyclist? What feature in a bike computer would cause you to switch from one brand to another? After watching the Mark Cavendish: Never Enough documentary, do we still thing Cav is an ***hole? Have a listen and enjoy!

More catching up, summer (mostly) cycling shenanigans, The Vuelta, recent races, women's racing update, transfers, and more... Enjoy the podcast!

The one where we were a few days late (Do'h!!)... We discuss some recent races, do a little back pedaling, and talk about what the end of the summer is gonna look like. Enjoy!

We give some closing thoughts on the 2023 Tour de France and bring you some great hot takes. We also transition back into life without the TdF and bring you some other nuggets like puke talk and T-Swift... Don't worry, it all ties in. Oh, one more thing, we dealt with a computer gremlin during the first 15 minutes... However, we eventually squashed that little turd. Enjoy!

More Tour Talk! We recap Stage 17 and a few of the previous stages, discuss what in the heck is going on with all of the movement in the standings over the past few days, and finally take a look at what is to come over the coming stages as the 2023 Tour de France wraps up. Thanks for listening and enjoy!

Race Promoter, Scott Scholz, joins us to talk about all things cyclocross, becoming a race promoter, and what he is doing to help 2022 be a great year for bike racing. Enjoy the podcast!

Hey! Here's a bonus Tour de France podcast for the week - Listen in as we respond live to the last 30k of stage 13 and the climb up the Grand Colombier! Thoughts, comments, predictions, and more. Enjoy!

We unpack the first 10 days of the TdF, look at the week to come, and do a little smack talking along the way! We hope you're loving the 2023 Tour de France as much as we are!

Tour Talk! We recap the first five days of the Tour de France, discuss some of the happenings, and talk about what the heck some of the teams were thinking! Have any input or theories about how things will unfold going forward? Let us know on our socials and we will share them on the next podcast!

Le Tour is BACK!! We discuss all things TdF, make some really good and really bad picks, and cover some of the key stories that will shape this year's Tour de France! We also unpack the Oregon Trail Gravel race that just wrapped up. Enjoy the podcast!

We field some listener questions about waxing chains, why SRAM needs four different electronic groupsets, the ongoing debate of mechanical vs. electric drivetrains, and what the best upgrades would be if a new bike isn't an option. Enjoy the podcast!

Things they don't tell you about when you're younger regarding the aging process of an athlete... This is our PSA and some funny stories about our own experiences. Enjoy this, some gravel talk and a bunch more!

Unpacking the Unbound gravel race, and should they have rerouted around the 4 miles of hellacious mud?

Lance is in Emporia, Kansas for Unbound Gravel, so we unpack everything with him ahead of the World's premiere gravel race! We also touch on some cycling pro tips, the Giro, and some of the new Garmin watches that just dropped. Enjoy!

Story Time... Bike crashes, the ensuing injuries, and how we bounced back. We also check in with teammate, Chris Sarrett, to see how he is recovering from a nasty high speed crash that resulted in EIGHTEEN broken bones at the end of a road race this past weekend. Ouch! Enjoy the podcast...

Is it ever ok to gift a race win to a teammate? The answer might be more difficult than you think... Enjoy the podcast!

Let's discuss how to get better results in a gravel race! We run through some tips, strategies, equipment, and skills development that you can use to find more success in your next gravel race. Enjoy the podcast!

What are you looking for in a bike computer? Got some must haves? What about the deal breakers? There have been some new units that recently hit the market, and some big firmware updates from many of the players, so which bike computer reigns supreme in the battle for the best bike computer? Let's get into it. Enjoy the podcast!

The Spring Classics are done and dusted, so it's time to look at the big hitters going into the Grand Tours! That said, who are the "Big Six" of the Pro Peloton, who coined this group, and is it accurate? We also recap the Gorge Gravel Grinder and more. Enjoy the podcast!

Tire pressure systems - would you run them and are they worth the cost? Are tubeless tires plaguing the pro peloton and should you be worried? What are some of our biggest race mistakes to date? What happened at the Goldendale Gravel Fondo? So many questions... Have a listen and enjoy the podcast!

Bike frames come in a bunch of shapes and sizes to fit your needs, but what frame material is best for you? Carbon or steel, maybe? Or, how about titanium or aluminum? We cover a bunch of options, which could help you know what frame type might be best for you. Also, Garmin dropped their new Edge 540 and 840 bike computers, so we discuss some of our initial thoughts. Enjoy!

Side hustles that can help supplement your cycling and triathlon expenses? Ooh, do tell! Enjoy the podcast!

Stop with the excuses and sign up for that race! Let's unpack this and more... Enjoy the podcast!

Who's guzzling down baking soda to get faster on the bike? What is the best Spring Classic? Who is buying the new SRAM transmission for their MTB? It's early but we can't stop calling our shots for this year's TdF... Who ya got? Enjoy all of this and more on this week's podcast!

Blood glucose monitors - what's the fuss? Is Tadej Pogačar the best cyclists ever? All things considered, are training camps worth it? Have a listen and enjoy the podcast!

What is a cycling training camp and is it for everyone? We are on location at our 2023 team cycling camp in Tucson, AZ, and several teammates have joined us to talk about their experiences, the difficulty level, and what they are getting out of camp. Spoiler alert... You need to do this!

Is being fast pointless? Phil Gaimon thinks so, but we wanted to discuss it in a little further detail to see if the statement holds up for this group of knuckleheads. Enjoy the different format this week!

Cargo Bib Shorts (in denim??), Zwift Hub Trainer thoughts, Strade Bianche 2023, New Garmin Watches (so soon?), and all the other usual stuff. Enjoy the podcast. Oh, ...and it's our 5 year anniversary. Thanks for putting up with us over the years!

What can coaching do for you? In the age of AI driven coaching programs, is a cycling coach something you need? We pick the brain of cycling coach, Ian Gibson, for his thoughts on this and more as we search for the pearls of wisdom from his long cycling career. Enjoy the conversation and stories! Want to contact Coach, Ian Gibson? Go to: www.dialedperformancecoaching.com

Paul Tolmé from the Cascade Bicycle Club joins us... You know, that little club up in the Seattle area with a measly 10k+ members that does everything from producing the STP (Seattle to Portland) ride, to helping procure $1.3 billion dollars for cycling infrastructure, and helping bring $216 million to school-based bike education programs for kids from elementary to high school. Yeah, that little club! We talk about all of this and a lot more... Enjoy!