Episode 115 - Mountain Bike World Champs, Gravel Nationals Preview, and let the Intersquad Smack Talk Begin

What up party people. We’ve got a fun one for ya this week as we talk mountain bike world champs in Andorra this past weekend, Gravel Nationals preview, and the banter about what’s to come at next week’s Bonk Bros gathering at Chequamegon begins.

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Summary

The conversation starts with a humorous discussion about a trip to Nebraska. They then talk about bike races and Dylan's experience with a cop. The conversation shifts to bike tires and sealants, with a mention of Dylan's weight gain. They briefly discuss professional cyclists and computer sponsors. The conversation concludes with a discussion about bike computers and recommendations. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the performance of various athletes in different races. They talk about Drew Beal's performance in a race and speculate about the reasons behind it. They also discuss Melissa Rollins' unconventional approach to racing and the controversy surrounding it. The conversation then shifts to the Mountain Bike World Championships and the performance of different riders. They discuss the results of the Elite Men's Short Track and the dominance of certain riders. The hosts also talk about Peter Sagan's transition to mountain biking and his performance in the championships. The conversation concludes with a discussion about Lachlan Morton's upcoming cycling challenge in Australia and his decision to skip the Lifetime Grand Prix. The conversation covers various topics including the Tour of Britain, sponsorship, Project Echelon, and the upcoming Nationals race. Dylan shares his experience of pre-riding the Nationals course and running out of water. The hosts discuss the course, the rules, and make predictions for the race. They also talk about the sponsorship and support for gravel racing and the challenges faced by riders in finding good teams. The conversation ends with some light-hearted banter about Menards and Dylan's pre-ride adventure. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss their plans for upcoming races and trips. They joke about sponsorship, logistics, and their competitive spirit. They also answer listener questions about tire sizes and head tube angles. The hosts have different perspectives on the importance of geometry and the reliability of rolling resistance tests. The conversation ends with some lighthearted banter and a fun fact from one of the hosts.

Keywords

Nebraska, bike races, cop, bike tires, sealants, weight gain, professional cyclists, computer sponsors, bike computers, athletes, performance, races, Drew Beal, Melissa Rollins, controversy, Mountain Bike World Championships, Elite Men's Short Track, Peter Sagan, Lachlan Morton, cycling challenge, Australia, Lifetime Grand Prix, Tour of Britain, sponsorship, Project Echelon, Nationals race, pre-riding, water, gravel racing, Menards, races, trips, sponsorship, logistics, competitive spirit, tire sizes, head tube angles, geometry, rolling resistance tests, banter, fun fact

Takeaways

• Humor and lightheartedness can make conversations engaging


• Personal experiences and anecdotes add depth to the conversation


• Product recommendations and discussions can be informative


• Different preferences and experiences with bike computers


• The importance of durability and functionality in bike equipment Athletes' performances in races can vary and may be influenced by various factors.


• Unconventional approaches to racing, like Melissa Rollins' strategy, can generate controversy.


• The Mountain Bike World Championships showcase the skills and dominance of top riders.


• Transitioning from one discipline to another, like Peter Sagan's move to mountain biking, can be challenging.


• Cyclists like Lachlan Morton take on unique and demanding challenges to push their limits. Remco's flashy gold bike and helmet at the Tour of Britain


• Discussion about sponsorship and support for gravel racing


• Challenges faced by riders in finding good teams


• Dylan's pre-ride adventure and running out of water


• Predictions for the Nationals race The hosts discuss their plans for upcoming races and trips, including logistics and sponsorship.


• They joke about their competitive spirit and make fun of each other's racing abilities.


• The hosts have different perspectives on the importance of geometry in gravel and road bikes.


• They question the reliability of rolling resistance tests and emphasize the need for real-world testing.


• The conversation ends with lighthearted banter and a fun fact from one of the hosts.

Titles

• A Humorous Trip to Nebraska


• Tire Choices and Weight Gain Analyzing Athletes' Performances in Races


• Lachlan Morton's Cycling Challenge in Australia Challenges in Finding Good Teams


• Predictions for the Nationals Race Racing Plans and Logistics


• The Importance of Geometry

Sound Bites

• "Dylan, you in gearing Nebraska yet?"


• "I don't know man to get pulled over by a cop as soon as I got there"


• "What kind of sealant are you using these days?"


• "That's what Melissa did to win Leadville. She didn't have any metrics."


• "Did Riley Amos and Bjorn Riley go one, two in the Elite Men's Short Track?"


• "Maybe he said, you know, hey guys, I'm just happy to finish behind you right now."


• "Dude, Remco, sorry, Tour of Britain, back to real bike racing. Remco has a like, it might be gold plated bike. Yeah, gold helmet, gold bike, just like totally, totally decked out. That's wild."


• "It kind of sucks that we have all these really good riders that are on not such good teams."


• "They should make some mountain bike tires though, that'd be sick. I mean, if their mountain bike tires were half as good as their gravel tires, they'd be good."


• "Guess who's not going to sponsor us? Visit Gehring, Nebraska."


• "How many people are at this cabin in Shequamian?"


• "Bro, you're gonna get dropped so hard. It's not even gonna be funny."

Chapters

00:00 A Humorous Trip to Nebraska

02:26 Tire Choices and Weight Gain

06:08 Professional Cyclists and Computer Sponsors

09:00 Choosing the Right Bike Computer

17:11 Analyzing Athletes' Performances

18:00 Controversy and Unconventional Approaches

19:10 The Dominance of Top Riders

22:14 Transitions and Challenges

28:07 Lachlan Morton's Cycling Challenge

33:18 Remco's Flashy Gold Bike and Helmet

36:08 Sponsorship and Support in Gravel Racing

39:48 Challenges in Finding Good Teams

41:31 Dylan's Pre-Ride Adventure and Running Out of Water

47:29 Predictions for the Nationals Race

53:10 Racing Plans and Logistics

55:11 Competitive Spirit and Banter

56:17 The Importance of Geometry

57:38 Questioning Rolling Resistance Tests

01:01:01 Lighthearted Banter and Fun Fact