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This episode is sponsored by Formula 369. New customers use code "MITCH" for a discount: https://formula369.com/mitchboyer2Filmmaker and ex-pro cyclist Angus Morton joins us to talk about making cycling films, working with his brother Lachlan, and how storytelling shapes the sport. This one getts pretty nerdy, so buckle up. Oh, and we also talk about dry-scooping baking soda. GUEST LINKSInstagram (@thatisgus) https://www.instagram.com/thatisgus/Instagram (@hereorthereabouts) https://www.instagram.com/hereorthereabouts/YouTube (@Thereabouts) https://www.youtube.com/@ThereaboutsWebsite https://www.thereabouts.co/Got a question? Follow the podcast’s Instagram stories to call in: https://www.instagram.com/howtodropyourfriends/00:00 Intro and show setup10:39 Angus's creative approach21:18 Identity and personal transformation31:57 Comfort with change and process42:36 Working with cycling brands53:14 Nonlinear storytelling insights1:03:53 Using emotion in narrative1:11:50 Listener Question: Dry Scooping Baking Soda?1:23:33 Listener Question: How do you stay true to yourself when working with large brands?1:32:02 Listener Question: How to deal with stressful projects?1:44:03 Listener Question: How do you manage client deliverables?1:52:08 Should new creators start with short-form content?2:07:19 Putting content into the world and taking feedback

He's one of the few Bike-niche YouTubers qualified to design experiments, and his data don't lie. Today we are joined by Nolan (The Bike Sauce). He teaches Mechanical Engineering by day at University, and rides gravel by night... or actually just whenever. We answer listener questions about the Specialized Future Shock and frame compliance and even learn a little about drone photography. GUEST LINKSInstagram (@thebikesauce) https://www.instagram.com/thebikesauce/YouTube (@TheBikeSauce) https://www.youtube.com/thebikesauceStrava (Nolan Tsuchiya) https://www.strava.com/athletes/9862563Website https://www.thebikesauce.comCALLER LINKSSandro (@bikecircles) https://www.instagram.com/bikecircles/Trent (@trent.siggard) https://www.instagram.com/trent.siggard/Got a question? Follow the podcast’s Instagram stories to call in: https://www.instagram.com/howtodropyourfriends/00:00 Intro01:33 How did you get into YouTube?04:43 "Rules" that make a cyclist06:12 Bike racing as a non-racer07:38 Why do you ride bikes?14:58 Dealing with burnout as a creator with a full-time job19:01 Time for listener questions!20:30 Listener Question: Should I move to Europe for University so I can ride bikes more?27:37 Nolan's path to teaching Mechanical Engineering31:19 The perils of teaching on YouTube34:49 Listener Question: Should I remove my Specialized Future Shock?43:29 Listener Question: Should I get a road bike or a fast gravel bike?54:07 Should Content Creators get a drone?1:01:44 Group rides or solo rides?1:07:58 The Bike Sauce Hangout Ride1:11:59 Listener Question: How do you measure frame compliance? 1:19:36 How Nolan designs his experiments1:25:01 Cycling Court: Gravel Bike vs Mountain Bike

Luke and Rachel might be the strongest cycling couple in LA. Despite being incredibly friendly and unassuming, they strike fear into all who see them on a group ride. I'm a big fan.GUEST LINKSInstagram (@luke_palter) https://www.instagram.com/luke_palter/Instagram (@rachel_lauren1) https://www.instagram.com/rachel_lauren1/YouTube (@chin_cam) https://www.youtube.com/@chin_camStrava (Luke) https://www.strava.com/athletes/54942606Strava (Rachel) https://www.strava.com/athletes/23825481Got a question? Follow the podcast’s Instagram stories to call in: https://www.instagram.com/howtodropyourfriends/00:00 Intro00:42 Nerdy camera stuff02:15 Introducing Luke and Rachel03:14 Starting the hunt for KOM/QOMs06:05 Zwift racing15:50 Mitch vs Hambini17:57 Listener Question: What's your favorite segment regardless of the result?22:55 How many Strava Crowns do you have?26:02 Is drafting okay when going for a QOM/KOM?33:26 Listener Question: What was your most challenging QOM/KOM?39:02 Mitch's worst trophy40:09 Is it okay to wear club clothes without training at the club?41:44 Aero or Lightweight bike?45:20 What's your ideal segment length?53:30 Are you going back to reclaim the crowns you lost?59:05 Goals for the new year1:03:32 Cycling Court: How do you Pronounce KOM/QOM?

We got road.toads here this week! Buckle up for an hour of gold with your favorite cyclist on Instagram. We talk about crit racing, gravel racing, track racing, and rebelling against your mom. Spoiler alert: his dream sponsor is not as crazy as it seems.GUEST LINKSInstagram (@road.toads) https://www.instagram.com/road.toads/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@road.toadsStrava (Riley Dao 🛣️🐸) https://www.strava.com/athletes/30761613Got a question? Follow the podcast’s Instagram stories to call in: https://www.instagram.com/howtodropyourfriends/00:00 Intro01:09 Relationship status05:27 Earliest memory on the bike07:54 Sneaking out of the house to race crits10:47 His cycling evolution17:03 Listener Question: How did you come up with your handle?21:28 First viral video24:11 There's a third toad now27:30 Listener Question: How do you plan a cycling vacation?29:20 The best thing about Italy37:22 Carboard Box vs Bike Bag39:49 Trains vs Renting a Car in Europe43:07 Training to ride in the Alps50:56 What's your favorite road.toads video?52:18 Should Mitch ride track?54:33 Convincing Mom to let him race after breaking his neck57:51 "Making it"1:00:53 Who is your dream sponsor?1:10:14 Cycling Court: Track Cyclists vs Crit Bros

David aka DA PECOK opens up about falling out of love with cycling, and how he got the spark back. We answer listener questions about tipping your mechanic, disc brakes vs rim brakes, and what you should buy first if you want to get into bike racing.GUEST LINKSInstagram (@da_pecok) https://www.instagram.com/da_pecok/Strava (DA PECOK 🦚) https://www.strava.com/athletes/1414725Got a question? Follow the podcast’s Instagram stories to call in: https://www.instagram.com/howtodropyourfriends/00:00 Intro00:51 How did you become DA Pecok?02:05 Getting into fixed-gear bikes03:23 A $600 road bike?05:40 Transitioning to road cycling08:16 Favorite and least favorite bikes09:03 Pecok's dream bike10:59 Tire Talk12:57 Custom steel bike15:50 Listener Question: How much do I tip my mechanic?22:27 How to communicate with mechanics26:28 Listener Questions: Rim brakes or disc brakes?27:58 Carbon rim brakes32:15 Favorite upgrades35:18 How to fall in love with cycling again38:19 Mitch's only road race experience41:08 Listener Question: What equipment do I need to start racing?44:14 Are road cycling shoes worth it?52:41 Gravel racing53:37 Advice to new cyclists57:15 Cycling Court: Tubes vs Tubeless

Carla Northy, Mitch's friend and bike fitter, answers listener questions about solving knee pain, when to get a bike fit, choosing the right saddle, and more. If you want to work with Carla, her details are below. Thanks for calling in!GUEST LINKSInstagram (@cmnorthy) https://www.instagram.com/cmnorthy/Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/17723283Got a question? Follow the podcast’s Instagram stories to call in: https://www.instagram.com/howtodropyourfriends/00:00 Intro00:29 How do you define yourself as a cyclist?01:37 Spicy Gravel take06:13 Listener Question: How many bikes are too many for a bike fit?06:58 Who fits the bike fitter?11:45 Science vs art of bike fitting13:30 Most common bike fit mistake (as a client)17:45 Listener Question: How often do people have the wrong size bike?23:58 Integrated handlebars and bike fits27:03 Big tip for finding the right saddle32:07 Listener Question: How can I slam the stem?40:46 Should all cyclists go to the gym?42:13 Listener Question: Can a bike fit make me a better climber?47:44 Listener Question: Fixing knee and perineum pain54:32 Is weightlifting actually bad for you?58:48 Good physical therapy is torture?59:50 Why tiny adjustments make a big difference1:02:42 When should you get a bike fit?1:03:56 Carla's bike fit gave Mitch an extra 50 Watts!1:05:38 Listener Question: Cyclocross vs mountain bike fit1:13:51 Our spicy takes on bike racing1:20:25 Listener Question: When is it time to get a new fit?1:28:42 A common misconception about bike fits1:32:48 Cycling Court: Does crank length matter?

In this week's episode my wife, Valerie Navarro confesses she's ready to start biking again, but she has a few notes. We dive into what it's like to be a beginner cyclist, riding for epic views, and answer a listener's question about dangerous rides. GUEST LINKS Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisisval/ Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/74059034 Got a question? Follow the podcast’s Instagram stories to call in: https://www.instagram.com/howtodropyourfriends/ 00:00 Intro 01:21 What did you think when you first saw me in Lycra? 03:35 Val's Cannondale Synapse 05:53 First ride to Griffith Observatory 07:03 Riding to see beautiful places 09:54 Listener Question: Filming with an iPhone on a bike 18:50 Listener Question: How was your hospital visit? 27:05 Earliest memory on the bike? 31:22 Listener Question: How to deal with dangerous rides as a partner or spouse 35:39 What's the ride that's made you the most nervous? 39:29 Dad's bike accident 41:47 The best place to ride in the world according to my Mom 43:00 Why Val wants to start cycling again 43:55 Advice to non-cycling spouses 49:21 The Toughest Cycling Court Case Yet 51:17 Val's Cycling Gripes 54:25 The Cool Down

Say hello to Host of La Platica, Sebastian Robles (@ayyysebas), a man so talented that he got sponsored before he even had a bike! In this episode, we share our hot takes on cycling fashion and loud ratchet hubs. I also put Sebas in a tough spot - he has to choose between his beloved S-Works Tarmac and the new Colnago aero bike. Make sure you're clipped in because it’s gonna be a wild ride! See what I did there? Oh yeah.GUEST LINKSMain Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ayyysebas/Cycling Instagram https://www.instagram.com/biciboysebas/StravaYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@laplaticapodcasthttps://attaquercycling.com/collections/new-arrivalsUse Code CR-FRIENDS15 for 15% off site wideda_pecok! https://www.instagram.com/da_pecok/Got a question? Follow the podcast’s Instagram stories to call in: https://www.instagram.com/howtodropyourfriends/00:00 Intro00:33 Sponsored before getting a bike02:16 How Sebas got into cycling05:38 Getting into content creation08:12 3 Marathons a year09:55 Meeting each other on a group ride14:47 The AMG of road bikes 18:17 Hairdressers HATE this one thing21:00 Dream retirement job23:54 Sebas wants to be a Firefighter29:19 Listener Question: Zipp vs Roval Wheels36:20 Listener Question: Do you need white shoes and socks to be a real cyclist?43:39 da_pecok appreciation time46:06 Finding the version of cycling that fits you47:35 Cycling fashion49:58 Shaved legs?57:10 Listener Question: Socks over or under winter bibs?1:03:00 Is it ever okay to mismatch kit?1:09:37 Listener question: How do you learn to ride a bike?1:22:25 Cycling Court: Specialized vs Colnago1:29:40 The Cool Down: Hello Maui

Andrew Jackson, a former BMX pro turned drop bar racer, and Tim Riley, the owner and head roaster of Heavy Water Coffee, join the podcast today to answer listener questions about cycling etiquette. We also dive into the life-changing moments that led them to the Lycra life. **DONATION EVENT** This Saturday, Jan 18, 2025, at 9 am, We are organizing a cycling donation event at Heavy Water Coffee. I’ll be donating cycling gear and equipment to those who lost their belongings in the recent Los Angeles fires. It’s open to everyone, whether you lost items to the fires, have extra gear you want to donate, or just want hang out and chat about bikes. Hope to see you there! GUEST LINKS Andrew YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@SomethingDFRNT Andrew Instagram https://www.instagram.com/andrewjackson_/ Andrew Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/5911975 Tim Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mittenoriley/ Tim Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/47644594 Heavy Water Instagram https://www.instagram.com/heavywatercoffee/ Got a question? Follow the podcast’s Instagram stories to call in: https://www.instagram.com/howtodropyourfriends/ 00:00 Intro 01:04 Roasting my tool wall 02:00 Something DFRNT / Heavy Water Group Ride 03:56 Mitch’s dog gets kicked out 04:47 Mom vs Dad dynamics 07:44 Is compartmentalizing good or bad? 08:55 Riding up Fargo Street in Los Angeles 11:36 2025 Plans 13:22 Listener Call: Can I phone a friend? 16:34 Becoming comfortable talking to the camera 20:32 Choosing to suffer is a gift? 21:59 What excites you as a bike rider? 23:30 Andrew’s BMX adventures 26:00 Chasing the dragon 26:50 Winning against European Pros in Africa 29:43 Listener Call: Do you wave to other cyclists? 40:40 Do you say “Sucking my wheel?” 43:34 Listener Call: Best bike for beginner? 44:33 How Tim got into cycling 53:58 Tim’s first big ride 59:24 Andrew’s transition from BMX to road 1:02:05 The Doctor said Andrew was never gonna ride again 1:12:47 Turning your hobby into a job 1:20:17 Andrew’s experience in the community 1:25:13 Cycling Court 1:29:43 The Cool Down (Status during LA fires, Donation event)

Chris Johnston (@outdoorbros_), the man with an S-Works box behind him, joins us this week to answer your cycling questions. We help a listener deal with the shame of being dropped by a friend who just started riding, share unqualified opinions on why bike prices are so high, and endure the teasings of GC Performance. GUEST LINKS YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@outdoorbros_ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/outdoorbros_/ Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/59367 Got a question? Follow the podcast’s Instagram stories to call in: https://www.instagram.com/howtodropyourfriends/ 00:00 Intro 00:30 Strava Year in Review 01:53 What do you like about Southern California? 02:54 70 miles before 9 am 04:31 Why are there so many S-Works in Orange County? 05:14 If Chris could not ride Specialized or ENVE... 06:36 SoCal Skateboarding to Road Cycling Pipeline 08:27 How often do you ride gravel? 09:17 Kicking the dogs out of the studio 10:04 Importance of consistent training 13:12 Listener Call: Training for a 200-mile race 16:15 Nutrition tips for long races 18:51 Riding at altitude 22:46 Listener Call: Will bike prices ever go down? 35:35 Road bike w gravel tires or gravel bike w road tires? 37:03 Do MTB tires belong on gravel bikes? 39:17 Listener Call: What if your friend drops you? 46:40 EJ Trains dropped me 50:45 When did you start training? 53:44 Listener Call (NOT GC Performance): Why Specialized? 59:56 Best all-rounder according to GC Performance 1:06:49 2025 event plans 1:07:56 Riding with kids in Yosemite 1:09:41 Cycling Court 1:11:10 Cool Down, YouTuber Invitational?

Andric is new to YouTube and already making some of the best Los Angeles cycling content on the platform (@ShreddyPendergrass). Check his stuff out below. Careful with the oysters. GUEST LINKS YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ShreddyPendergrassInstagram https://www.instagram.com/dricthemtb/Instagram (Saturday Social) https://www.instagram.com/saturdaysoc/Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/6304894 Got a question? Follow the podcast’s Instagram stories to call in: https://www.instagram.com/howtodropyourfriends/ Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5YpdeFuDk42xyzvn0APv9M?si=bd4e8954b0df4a34 00:00 Intro 00:38 Learning to edit on YouTube 01:21 Indoor trainer vs winter riding in Los Angeles 02:55 Why do you ride so early in the morning? 05:06 Listener calls 05:32 Listener Call: NBA Team Advice, Suns vs Nuggets 08:45 Listener Call: What does a non-cyclist think of Lycra? 09:18 Listener Call: Best bike for a complete beginner? 11:21 Which bike brand would Jokić ride? 11:57 Mountain biking vs road cycling 14:02 Andric interprets Mitch's mountain bike dreams 14:41 Mitch's upcoming MTB video 15:39 Listener Call: What do you eat during long rides? 21:20 Apparently this is the best mid-ride meal 25:03 Living in NYC 26:42 Growing up in Okinawa, Japan 27:37 How Andric started cycling 28:56 Andric's first road bike (rim brake) 30:15 How Andric got good at YouTube so quickly 31:44 Andric's favorite places to ride in LA 34:31 Why are so many cyclists in LA starting to run? 35:39 Listener Call: Balancing life and cycling 39:15 What's your earliest memory on the bike? 40:04 The future of Andric's YouTube channel 42:51 Panda's Ponies Group Ride in Griffith Park 45:19 Cycling Court 47:19 Cool Down (we have a celebrity listener!)

He designs bikes for Ritte, and he’s got some strong opinions about metal vs carbon bikes. This episode’s expert guest is Elijah Grundel. GUEST LINKS Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elijahgrundel/ Ritte Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rittecycles/ Ritte Website https://ritte.cc DISCLAIMER: Mitch is sponsored by Ritte, but this podcast episode was not sponsored by Ritte. No money was exchanged, and no promises were made about the content. Got a question? Follow the podcast’s Instagram stories to call in: https://www.instagram.com/howtodropyourfriends/ 00:00 Intro 00:34 Listener Call: “Y” Handlebars on the new Colnalgo? 06:58 Choosing a bike as a very tall person 16:31 Cycling on a Formula 1 track 20:29 Elijah’s earliest memory on the bike 22:43 Modern mountain bikes vs 90s and early 2000s 28:46 Elijah’s journey from MTB to road 34:09 Joining Ritte 38:18 Understanding bike geometry as a beginner 40:49 Why bike geometry is always complicated 46:32 Listener Call: How to find a good used bike 54:20 Listener Call: Aluminum vs Steel vs Titanium vs Carbon 1:12:55 Cycling Court 1:13:55 The Cool Down

Get ready for some bold answers to listener call-in questions from Cinematographer, Specialized Ambassador, and Hot Dog Ride founder, Mike Simpson. GUEST LINKS Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mikesimpsondop/ Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/149252 IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1890690/ Hot Dog Group Ride https://www.strava.com/clubs/Hotdog Got a question? Follow my Instagram stories to call in https://www.instagram.com/mitchwayneboyer Edited by Ricardo J. Santana (@ricardo.jsan) https://www.rjsantana.com 00:00 Intro 01:11 Earliest memory on a bike 02:51 LA vs NYC biking 04:02 Mike’s favorite place to ride in LA 07:14 How he got into filmmaking 10:31 Preferring photography over cinematography while riding 13:28 Route building tips 16:19 Call-in question: SRAM vs Shimano 22:03 Call-in question: Worst experience on a bike 26:17 Solo riding safety tips 35:08 The 2nd best place to ride in LA 39:54 The most beautiful descent Mike experienced last year 43:22 Roasting my podcast lighting setup 50:31 Cycling Court: Lightweight vs Aero 57:45 The cool-down

Phil Gaimon uses his deep knowledge of cookies and cycling to answer this week's listener questions on the podcast. GUEST LINKS YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@worstretirementeverInstagram https://www.instagram.com/philgaimon Strava https://www.strava.com/pros/6188 Cookie Fondo https://www.philsfondo.com/ WTF https://www.whiskeytangofondo.com/ Seline https://www.instagram.com/selinerestaurant/?hl=en Got a question? Follow my Instagram stories to call in https://www.instagram.com/mitchwayneboyer TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:16 Do raisins belong in cookies? 03:13 Phil’s cookie origin story 06:13 Earliest memory on a bike 08:35 The most aerodynamic cookie 12:43 Team drama at the World Tour level 21:50 Great British Bake Off 23:26 Balancing training rides and making content 36:36 Phil sells out to Big Oatmeal 38:25 Keeping cycling content creative long-term 41:17 YouTube Call debrief 50:57 Phil Gaimon the runner 55:25 Not-so-rapid rapid-fire questions

Ej's Training Camp visits the podcast to give advice on group ride attire, indoor training, and how to avoid burnout on the bike and as a creator. GUEST LINKS YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@UCDvIKQseajsYER98pcn46BA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/Ej_trains Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/7495264 Got a question? Follow my Instagram stories to call in https://www.instagram.com/mitchwayneboyer/ 00:00 Intro 00:55 What’s harder: Cat 1 or YouTuber? 03:20 NorCal Cycling Editor and Jesse Coyle reaction video 09:27 EJ’s Goals for 2025 14:31 Burnout 20:01 Listener questions 20:27 How do you get new cyclists interested in racing? 27:25 How has cycling affected your life for good and bad? 30:15 What was your first FTP and average speed? 34:48 Aero socks part 1 35:15 How to make indoor riding bearable 38:51 Aero socks part 2 41:27 Training wheels and racing wheels 43:48 EJ’s first bike 45:16 Rapid fire questions 46:38 Would you rather be a climber or a sprinter? 49:11 Feedback and video updates