EPISODE 107 - Crusher Cancellation, Crit Bois Doin’ Crit Boi Things, and Are Mountain Bike Tires Finally the New Gravel Tires

What up party people. Your boy is back from my Andorran escapades and ready to get down to business as usual. This weeks show is no less random than usual with topics such as the cancelling of Crusher in the Tushar, Dizzle and Scott doing crit boy things this weekend, and are we finally seeing the trend of running low key mountain bike tires for gravel racing catching on? 

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Summary

In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss various topics including watching podcasts on YouTube, Dylan quitting YouTube, Dylan's performance in the Crusher race, and the possibility of getting Chad Haga and Lance Armstrong on the podcast. They also talk about Strava KOMs and cheating. The conversation in this segment revolves around Dylan's Strava KOM being taken by another cyclist, Owen Cole, who switched bikes during the climb. They discuss the commitment and tactics involved in achieving a KOM, as well as the value of KOMs in the cycling community. The conversation then shifts to the cancellation of the Crusher in the Tushar race and its impact on Dylan's racing plans. They briefly mention the Tour de France and the controversy surrounding a gravel segment. The segment ends with a discussion about upcoming races and Dylan's tonsil removal surgery. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the possibility of using mountain bike tires for gravel racing. They also talk about a certain rider who was planning to use mountain bike tires in a race. The conversation then shifts to the topic of pacing strategies for endurance races like Crusher in the Tushar and Leadville. The hosts debate the advantages and disadvantages of using drop bars for gravel racing and discuss the potential for future gravel races on the East Coast. They briefly mention the cancellation of a race called Whiteface and finally touch on Mark Cavendish's recent win at the Tour de France. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the recent race results and the performance of certain riders. They talk about Mark Cavendish's comeback and his win in the Tour de France, as well as the struggles of other sprinters like Jasper Philipsen. They also discuss the gravel stage in the Tour de France and the challenges faced by riders. The conversation ends with a discussion about a local gravel race where riders competed on aero bars and won significant prize money.

Keywords

YouTube, podcasts, Dylan, Crusher race, Chad Haga, Lance Armstrong, Strava, KOMs, cheating, Strava, KOM, cycling, commitment, tactics, Crusher in the Tushar, race cancellation, Tour de France, controversy, upcoming races, tonsil removal surgery, mountain bike tires, gravel racing, pacing strategies, drop bars, East Coast gravel races, Whiteface, Mark Cavendish, Tour de France, Mark Cavendish, Tour de France, sprinters, gravel stage, local race, aero bars, prize money

Takeaways

• Some people watch podcasts on YouTube, while others listen to them in the background.


• Dylan has quit making YouTube videos.


• Dylan's performance in the Crusher race has not been his best.


• The hosts discuss the possibility of getting Chad Haga and Lance Armstrong on the podcast.


• They talk about Strava KOMs and the ethics of blocking traffic to achieve faster times. Achieving a coveted Strava KOM requires commitment and strategic tactics.


• The cancellation of races can have a significant impact on a cyclist's racing plans and preparation.


• The Tour de France and its associated controversies generate interest and discussion among cycling enthusiasts.


• Upcoming races and events provide opportunities for cyclists to challenge themselves and compete.


• Personal health issues, such as tonsil removal surgery, can affect an athlete's training and racing schedule. Mountain bike tires are being considered as a faster option for gravel racing.


• Pacing strategies play a crucial role in endurance races like Crusher in the Tushar and Leadville.


• The use of drop bars in gravel racing is a topic of debate, with some riders finding them advantageous for aerodynamics and positioning.


• There is a potential for more gravel races on the East Coast, offering diverse terrain and race experiences.


• Mark Cavendish's win at the Tour de France is a notable achievement at the age of 39. Mark Cavendish's comeback and win in the Tour de France is a remarkable story


• The gravel stage in the Tour de France presented unique challenges for the riders


• Riders competing on aero bars in a local gravel race and winning significant prize money is impressive


• The hosts express their desire to find races with large prize purses and little competition

Titles

• Dylan Quits YouTube


• Strava KOMs and Cheating The Quest for a Coveted Strava KOM


• Looking Ahead: Upcoming Races and Challenges Pacing Strategies for Endurance Races


• The Debate on Drop Bars in Gravel Racing Mark Cavendish's Comeback and Tour de France Win


• Challenges of the Gravel Stage in the Tour de France

Sound Bites

• "Scott, you're so considerate, man."


• "Uh, I quit. I quit YouTube."


• "More than likely what would happen is that I would lose places in the standing if Crusher did actually happen because I'm set."


• "I had the 276 KOM, which is probably the most coveted KOM in the Brevard area."


• "He did the first half with a time trial bike, and then switched bikes to his road bike for the second half where it gets steeper."


• "I think that for my standings in the Grand Prix, this is actually better for me."


• "People are finally realizing that mountain bike tires are faster for gravel racing."


• "I've been right all along but no one cares until somebody fast does it."


• "If I was able to climb with the front group, then I might just keep my mountain bike set up as a normal mountain bike without drop bars."


• "Still historical? Come on. Still gotta hype it. You know Cav is hyping it."


• "Just because it happened last week doesn't mean we can't talk about it."


• "The gravel stage was very much in line with the spirit of US gravel"

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:21 Watching Podcasts on YouTube

01:48 Dylan Quits YouTube

03:05 Dylan's Performance in the Crusher Race

09:53 Getting Chad Haga and Lance Armstrong on the Podcast

13:11 Strava KOMs and Cheating

15:46 The Quest for a Coveted Strava KOM

20:25 Race Cancellations and Their Impact on Racing Plans

21:41 Controversies and Excitement in the Tour de France

23:14 Looking Ahead: Upcoming Races and Challenges

28:36 Personal Health and Its Effect on Training and Racing

30:29 The Rise of Mountain Bike Tires in Gravel Racing

36:07 Pacing Strategies for Endurance Races

40:17 The Debate on Drop Bars in Gravel Racing

46:23 Exploring the Potential for East Coast Gravel Races

48:44 Mark Cavendish's Remarkable Win at the Tour de France

49:15 Mark Cavendish's Comeback and Tour de France Win

50:36 Challenges of the Gravel Stage in the Tour de France

52:27 Riders Competing on Aero Bars and Winning Prize Money

01:05:53 Desire for Races with Large Prize Purses and Little Competition