EPISODE 112 - Leadville Recap and is the Drop Bar Mountain Bike Finally Gaining Traction?

What up party people. Well we almost had to record this Leadville recap episode without the one Bonk Bro who was actually at the race because homeboy Dylan Johnson was still asleep at the time of our schedule studio session… luckily he answered his phone and I wish y’all could’ve heard how frantic he was when he discovered he was almost going to miss the Leadville show. Anyway, that’s basically what we talk about the entire show.

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Summary

The conversation starts with a discussion about Leadville and the lack of interest in watching the race. They talk about the glitchy results and the need for a better website for non-road cycling events. The conversation then shifts to a debate about the aesthetics and functionality of websites and smartphones. They briefly mention cyclocross results and ignitioncoachco.com. The hosts then transition to talking about Keegan Swenson's bike breaking the internet and Dylan's bike not receiving the same attention. They discuss the popularity of certain riders and the impact of social media likes. The conversation moves on to analyzing the results of Leadville and the performance of various riders. They discuss the importance of pacing and the challenges of racing at altitude. Dylan shares his experience and strategy for the race. The conversation ends with a lighthearted discussion about the impact of altitude on FTP and the perceived difficulty of the Leadville race. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss various topics including bike races in Ecuador, Dylan's race experience, the women's race at Leadville, and the weight of bikes. They also mention the upcoming release of a new Silca product and share some humorous anecdotes about their living situations. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss various topics related to Leadville and cycling. They talk about playing ping pong, watching the Leadville recap video, and the use of gravel tires. They also touch on the topic of saddle sores and chopping wood. The hosts give their opinions on switching hubs on a wheelset and share some listener questions. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss various topics including the physique of Michael Phelps, the use of tire inserts for gravel racing, the performance of WTB tires, and the NUE series. They also receive feedback from a listener and engage in banter about their own podcast. The conversation covers a range of subjects but lacks a clear central theme.

Keywords

Leadville, race, results, website, cycling, Keegan Swenson, bike, popularity, social media, likes, performance, pacing, altitude, FTP, bike races, Ecuador, Leadville, women's race, weight of bikes, Silca product, living situations, ping pong, Leadville, gravel tires, saddle sores, chopping wood, switching hubs, listener questions, Michael Phelps, physique, tire inserts, gravel racing, WTB tires, NUE series, feedback, banter

Takeaways

• The hosts discuss the lack of interest in watching the Leadville race and the need for better websites for non-road cycling events.


• They debate the importance of aesthetics and functionality in websites and smartphones.


• They analyze the popularity of certain riders and the impact of social media likes.


• They discuss the performance of riders in the Leadville race and the challenges of racing at altitude.


• Dylan shares his experience and strategy for the race, highlighting the importance of pacing. Ecuador is a popular destination for bike races due to its altitude and affordability


• Dylan shares his race experience and discusses his strategy and challenges


• The hosts talk about the women's race at Leadville and the emotional significance for the winner


• They joke about the weight of bikes and the use of drop bars


• The upcoming release of a new Silca product is mentioned


• The hosts share humorous anecdotes about their living situations Ping pong and watching the Leadville recap video are activities mentioned in relation to a birthday party


• The hosts discuss the use of gravel tires and their impact on speed


• They share their experiences and opinions on saddle sores and the importance of proper hygiene


• The hosts suggest selling old wheelsets and buying new ones instead of switching hubs


• They joke about chopping wood and the potential benefits of doing so


• The hosts answer listener questions and engage in light-hearted banter The hosts discuss the physical appearance of Michael Phelps and his potential success in other sports.


• They share their opinions on the use of tire inserts for gravel racing and express their preference for mountain bike tires.


• The hosts criticize the performance of WTB tires and advise against using them.


• They briefly mention the NUE series and its decline in popularity.


• The hosts receive feedback from a listener and engage in banter about their podcast.

Titles

• Dylan's Experience and Pacing Strategy at Leadville


• The Uninteresting Leadville Race and the Need for Better Websites The Excitement of a New Silca Product


• Humorous Anecdotes about Living Situations The Debate on Gravel Tires


• Switching Hubs on a Wheelset The Performance of WTB Tires


• Listener Feedback and Banter

Sound Bites

• "No, we're going to lose half the audience. Why would we edit this out?"


• "Nah, I completely disagree. It has to be pretty. If it ain't pretty, I ain't using it."


• "My bike was on Pinkbike."


• "Oh, okay, I'm going to, here I come, Ecuador. I hope there's bike races in Ecuador."


• "Bike racing is not fun, man."


• "That was a pretty sick call."


• "A match? What?"


• "That sounds so lame"


• "The Dust Bowl is like a little race in Indiana"


• "Yeah, but Michael Phelps is like the best athlete who ever lived."


• "Yeah, yeah, much rather have his genetics than what his looks."


• "WTB tires suck. Don't run WTB tires."

Chapters

00:00 The Uninteresting Leadville Race and Website Issues

05:56 The Popularity Contest: Keegan Swenson's Bike Breaks the Internet

08:57 Analyzing the Performance at Leadville and the Challenges of Altitude

15:36 Dylan's Experience and Pacing Strategy at Leadville

19:13 Bike Races in Ecuador and the Leadville Experience

27:13 The New Silca Product and Living Situations

39:44 Ping Pong and Leadville Recap

43:01 The Debate on Gravel Tires

46:16 Saddle Sores and Chopping Wood

50:43 Switching Hubs on a Wheelset

53:24 Answering Listener Questions

59:21 Michael Phelps' Physique and Athletic Potential

01:01:41 The Performance of WTB Tires

01:09:04 The Decline of the NUE Series

01:13:50 Listener Feedback and Banter