Explore every episode of the podcast Dialed Cycling Podcast
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| Dialed Podcast 384 - Is American Cycling Back? | Why Bike Racing Is Fading | The 32-Inch Wheel Debate. | 06 Jun 2026 | 01:45:44 | |
The guys are back after a month off, and they came loaded. Lance breaks down nine races in four weeks, including a Belgian Waffle Ride California podium that put him in the running for the series. Ian returns from five hard days riding in Mallorca, and the racing talk only heats up from there. The big one: Unbound. Keegan Swenson handed his rear wheel to a teammate and rebuilt a freehub in the gravel to save his race, while the Specialized squad swept the podium. That leads into the question hanging over the sport. Is bike racing actually dying? Promoter fees, calendar fatigue, and shrinking fields paint a tough picture, but there is a path forward. Plus a SRAM surprise that left Jake speechless, the science behind leg cramps, the rise of gravel team tactics, and whether 32-inch wheels are the future or a fad nobody asked for. Grab a coffee and settle in. This one runs long, and it earns it. | |||
| Dialed Podcast 383 - PIR is Back, Paris-Roubaix Mayhem Recap, and We Argue About Race Prices | 03 May 2026 | 01:41:59 | |
PIR is back, Banana Belt brought the bunch sprint, Mud Slinger brought the mud (and a couple of crashes), and a look back at how Paris-Roubaix delivered one of the most exciting races in years. The crew breaks down a wild week of racing, including Ian's lap-counting mishap that turned hero into zero in about 100 meters, Lance's road race tactics, and Wout van Aert finally getting his Roubaix win. Then the conversation turns to the real economics of putting on a bike race: what it actually costs, why entry fees keep climbing, and whether grassroots events should chase a premium experience or stay no-frills. Ian shares why he's leaning toward passing Barton Park on after this year, and Matt makes the case for raising prices. Plus: cycling bucket lists, the Lifetime Grand Prix at Sea Otter (and a huge ride from Dialed's own Kylie Hanel!). | |||
| Dialed Podcast 374 - Balancing Fun and Training to Maintain the Enjoyment of Cycling | 10 Sep 2025 | 01:05:45 | |
We had a great question that touched on an issue we have all been confronted with at some point... How do you balance having fun on the bike without getting burned out sticking to a training program that will help you achieve your goals? | |||
| Dialed Podcast 284 - TdF Talk | 19 Jul 2023 | 00:53:33 | |
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! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 283 - Listen in as we respond live to the last 30k of stage 13 and the climb up the Grand Colombier | 14 Jul 2023 | 01:15:35 | |
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! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 282 - We unpack the first 10 days of the TdF and do a little smack talking | 10 Jul 2023 | 01:30:10 | |
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! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 281- We recap the first five days of the Tour de France | 05 Jul 2023 | 01:26:47 | |
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! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 280 - TdF Talk | Unpacking the Oregon Trail Gravel race | 29 Jun 2023 | 01:33:37 | |
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! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 279 - Waxing chains | SRAM electronic groupsets | Mechanical vs. Electric | Best upgrades | 19 Jun 2023 | 01:14:15 | |
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! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 278 - The aging process of an athlete | 16 Jun 2023 | 01:39:26 | |
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! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 277 - Unpacking Unbound Gravel | 09 Jun 2023 | 00:51:41 | |
Unpacking the Unbound gravel race, and should they have rerouted around the 4 miles of hellacious mud? | |||
| Dialed Podcast 276 - Unbound Gravel Pre-Race | Cycling pro tips | 01 Jun 2023 | 01:06:02 | |
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! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 275 - Bike crashes, the ensuing injuries, and how we bounced back. | 25 May 2023 | 01:22:59 | |
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... | |||
| Dialed Podcast 373 - Best All-Around Rider, Best Value Gravel Groupset, WTF are some drivers thinking??!? | 01 Sep 2025 | 01:29:06 | |
What is the Best All-Around Rider competition, how does it work, and how can you win it? A listener asks for advice on putting together the best value gravel groupset for a bike build. What the [ice cream sandwich] are some drivers thinking? | |||
| Dialed Podcast 274 - Is it ever ok to gift a race win to a teammate? | 15 May 2023 | 01:23:05 | |
Is it ever ok to gift a race win to a teammate? The answer might be more difficult than you think... Enjoy the podcast! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 273 - How to get better results in a gravel race | 08 May 2023 | 01:33:54 | |
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! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 272 - Bike Computers: must haves & deal breakers | 02 May 2023 | 01:31:08 | |
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! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 271- Grand Tours | Gorge Gravel Grinder | 27 Apr 2023 | 01:22:43 | |
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! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 270 - Tire pressure systems | Tubeless | Biggest race mistakes | 17 Apr 2023 | 01:25:59 | |
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! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 269 - What frame material is best for you? | New Garmin Bike Computers | 11 Apr 2023 | 01:26:05 | |
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! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 268 - Side hustles that can help supplement your cycling and triathlon expenses | 07 Apr 2023 | 01:24:41 | |
Side hustles that can help supplement your cycling and triathlon expenses? Ooh, do tell! Enjoy the podcast! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 267 - Stop with the excuses and sign up for that race | 27 Mar 2023 | 01:20:23 | |
Stop with the excuses and sign up for that race! Let's unpack this and more... Enjoy the podcast! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 266 - Baking soda to get faster? | Best Spring Classic | SRAM Transmission | 23 Mar 2023 | 01:11:49 | |
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! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 265 - Blood glucose monitors | Pogačar | Are training camps worth it? | 14 Mar 2023 | 01:20:02 | |
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! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 372 - TdF Femmes, Weighing in on Weight, eBike Domination and Are You Packing Protection? | 17 Aug 2025 | 01:29:17 | |
We're all finally back together to discuss the TdF Femmes, should we be critiquing or discussing people's weight, are eBikes threatening cycling as we know it, and are you packing heat? We also answer some listener questions, and per usual, go off on a few tangents. Enjoy the podcast! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 264 - On location at our 2023 team cycling camp in Tucson, AZ | 08 Mar 2023 | 00:49:23 | |
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! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 263 - Cargo Bib Shorts | Zwift Hub Trainer | Strade Bianche | New Garmin Watches | 02 Mar 2023 | 01:09:55 | |
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! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 262 - Is coaching for you? | 21 Feb 2023 | 01:33:01 | |
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 | |||
| Dialed Podcast 261 - Paul Tolmé from the Cascade Bicycle Club joins us to talk about STP, cycling infrastructure, and a whole lot more! | 16 Feb 2023 | 01:35:46 | |
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! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 260 - The state of the cycling industry | Are you a target for bike thieves? | 08 Feb 2023 | 01:28:41 | |
We discuss the state of the cycling industry and what it means for cyclists, bike shops, and cycling manufacturers in this current economy. Is this craziness a good thing? There is a lot to unpack here! Also, are you a target for bike thieves? Enjoy the podcast! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 259 - Cycling Vacations & Camps | 02 Feb 2023 | 01:14:12 | |
Cycling Vacations & Camps... Do you need to go on one? We run through all of the details, interview the team running Cycling House in Tucson, AZ, and get some first hand experience from L. Freakin' Heppler. Enjoy the podcast! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 258 - Why won't the U.S. switch to the metric system? | 23 Jan 2023 | 01:37:04 | |
Why won't the U.S. switch to the metric system? Would it be mass confusion? We still have miles to go to make the switch, but we are getting closer inch by inch... Just look at the fascination with 2 liter bottles of soda, our obsession with Instagram, and the fact that even our drug dealers work in the metric system. Enjoy the podcast! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 257 - Does Strava deserve the blowback? | Cross Worlds | Apple Watch Race Route | 19 Jan 2023 | 01:05:25 | |
Does Strava deserve the blowback they are getting over their new pricing debacle? Who is gonna win Cross Worlds? Is the new Apple Watch Race Route feature something you would use? Have a listen as we discuss all of this and more! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 256 - Can Chat GPT make you a better cyclists? | 10 Jan 2023 | 01:52:00 | |
Can Chat GPT make you a better cyclists? Don't know what Chat GPT is? Is AI going to take over the world? Tune in and find out! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 255 - Creating good habits | 02 Jan 2023 | 01:25:18 | |
We examine the process of creating good habits to help you be who you want to be by making real choices. Let's start taking steps together to be happier, healthier, and better athletes! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 371 - Was the TdF boring? New riding destinations? Why are we so busy? | 03 Aug 2025 | 01:33:47 | |
We recap some final thoughts on the Tour and debate whether or not it was boring. We also plot some new riding destinations and why they are on our radar. discuss why we have been so freaking busy, and cover some great listener questions from the EPO Chainmail. Enjoy the podcast! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 254 - We wrap up 2022 | 29 Dec 2022 | 01:32:17 | |
We wrap up 2022 by covering the highs, lows, and favorites of the year... Turns out that there was a lot to talk about from 2022! Enjoy the podcast! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 253 - Strava needs to make some changes | 2022 Year in Sport | 19 Dec 2022 | 01:34:56 | |
Strava needs to make some changes, 2022 Year in Sport, and somebody won some socks... Enjoy the podcast! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 252 - Sweat monitors | bucket list destination rides | Zwift vs. RGT | 15 Dec 2022 | 01:37:55 | |
We discuss sweat monitors and if we would use them, bucket list destination rides, Zwift vs. RGT, and some controversy in the pro triathlon world. We also cover our Bike for Kids charity... If you'd like to contribute, go to: https://gofund.me/ca62cbf0 Thank you and enjoy the podcast! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 251 - US Cross Nats | New SRAM | UCI Gravel Worlds | 08 Dec 2022 | 01:30:36 | |
US Cross National Championships | New SRAM groupset | Should Froome hang it up? | UCI Gravel World Championships in Scotland... Let's talk about all of it. Enjoy the podcast! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 250 - What has changed for us after 250 podcasts? | 28 Nov 2022 | 01:28:20 | |
How have we done 250 of these?!? Questions: What has changed for us during this time, what are some of memorable moments, and will we make it to 300? We, of course, talk about a bunch of other "good stuff" as well, so enjoy #250! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 249 - A hot take on performance enhancing drugs | 21 Nov 2022 | 01:29:41 | |
A hot take on performance enhancing drugs, and Wahoo Kickr Desks... If you know, you know. Enjoy the podcast, and Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at the Dialed Podcast! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 248 - Cycling stories | Gift ideas for endurance athletes | 17 Nov 2022 | 01:09:47 | |
Dialed After-hours... A podcast better suited for a Friday release, so here you have it! We do some story telling and discuss some great gift ideas for endurance athletes, triathletes, and cyclists along the way. Enjoy! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 247 - Are we the A-Holes? | 07 Nov 2022 | 01:41:31 | |
| Dialed Podcast 246 - Ways to challenge ourselves | 01 Nov 2022 | 01:07:16 | |
Welcome to November, 2022. The official kickoff to the last two months of the year that can really help you fill out those sweat pants! We've all been there before... From the Halloween sugar rush, to all of the holiday excesses, and top it all off with all of the bad weather that ultimately stifles our fitness and training. We feel ya! Let's run through some ways to challenge ourselves as we bridge the gap to 2023 and eventually the sweet, sweet joys of spring and summer riding and racing. Have a listen and join us on a few challenges that we lay out and start today! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 245 - Ian Boswell joins us | 26 Oct 2022 | 01:38:06 | |
Ian Boswell joins us this week - We discuss his cycling career, gravel racing, Wahoo Fitness, and much more... Enjoy! If you listened to it all, you'll know what to do with this code! 6c833-c0091 | |||
| Dialed Podcast 370 - SRAM joins us again to talk about a bunch of great tech and the Tour de France | 10 Jul 2025 | 02:03:12 | |
Troy and Derek from SRAM join us again to discuss tech at the Tour de France, new SRAM products, and answer a bunch of our questions. We also recap everything that has happened in the tour thus far and our thoughts on what's to come. This is a long one, so make sure you stick around until the end for some great stories! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 244 - Cheap Chinese carbon bikes | 17 Oct 2022 | 01:15:04 | |
Would you purchase a cheap Chinese carbon bike if you were on a tight budget and needed performance? What are you saving in the event you're evacuated from your home? What are your thoughts on Mario Cipollini's prison sentence? Are you on BeReal? So many random questions... Must be another Hot Seat. Enjoy! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 243 - World Championships | The new Wahoo Roam v.2 | 10 Oct 2022 | 01:17:56 | |
We're talkin' World Championships and some other big races, discuss if you need the new Wahoo Roam v.2, and some Rock Talk makes a guest appearance... Enjoy this week's podcast! | |||
| Dialed Podcast 242 - How should you structure your off-season? | 03 Oct 2022 | 01:33:30 | |
How should you structure your off-season? We discuss what it is, what it should look like and what you should include. | |||