EPISODE 111 - USA’s Kristen Faulkner for Gold, Leadville Week, and Scott’s Back!

What up my party people. There’s a lot of banter this week, especially coming from you know who, so I’m going to make this snappy so y’all can get right to the goods. It’s Leadville week so we spend some time talking about DJ’s race setup and predictions, as well as making some speculations as to what we might see out there this year. We also riff on the miraculous victory for USA’s Kristen Faulkner in the women’s olympic road race this weekend. Oh yeah, and Scott’s back from Portugal! All that and more coming right up.

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Summary

The conversation starts with a lighthearted discussion about a Menards coffee mug and transitions into talking about the returns desk at Menards. They then discuss Scott's recent race in Portugal and the social media coverage of the team's performance. The conversation shifts to a debate about the difficulty of winning races and the importance of genetics. They briefly mention the Olympics and Kristen Faulkner's celebration at the finish line. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the women's road race at the Olympics and the men's road race. They talk about the tactics of the riders, the performance of the winners, and the crashes that occurred. They also touch on other topics such as Dylan's living situation, Adam's wakeboarding skills, and the challenges of training for endurance events. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different bike setups for the Leadville race. They talk about the weight difference between full suspension and hardtail bikes, the impact of dropper posts, and the choice of tires. They also mention the use of drop bars in the race and the potential benefits in terms of aerodynamics. The hosts share their own experiences and calculations regarding the time differences between different setups. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss their thoughts on drop bar mountain bikes and make predictions for the Leadville race. They also answer listener questions about bow and arrow specs and gravel wheels. The hosts share their gratitude for the impact their podcast has had on a listener going through a difficult time. The conversation ends with some lighthearted banter.

Keywords

Menards, coffee mug, returns desk, race, Portugal, social media, winning, genetics, Olympics, Kristen Faulkner, Olympics, road race, tactics, winners, crashes, living situation, wakeboarding, training, Leadville race, bike setup, weight difference, full suspension, hardtail, dropper post, tires, drop bars, aerodynamics, drop bar mountain bikes, Leadville race, listener questions, bow and arrow specs, gravel wheels, gratitude, banter

Takeaways

• The returns desk at Menards is considered the bottom of the barrel job.


• Social media coverage can make it seem like a team is winning more than they actually are.


• Winning a race is not always hard, but the work to get to that position can be.


• Genetics can play a role in athletic performance, but it is not the sole determinant of success.


• Kristen Faulkner's celebration at the finish line of the women's road race in the Olympics was discussed. The hosts analyze the tactics and performance of the riders in the women's and men's road races at the Olympics.


• They discuss the importance of not looking back and taking risks in racing.


• They speculate on the reasons behind certain riders' actions and the dynamics of the race.


• The conversation also touches on unrelated topics such as living situations, hobbies, and training challenges. The weight difference between full suspension and hardtail bikes can have a small impact on race times, but other factors like fitness and skill are more significant.


• Dropper posts can add a slight weight penalty, but the time saved on descents may outweigh the disadvantage.


• The choice of tires can affect grip and handling, especially on technical sections of the course.


• Drop bars may offer aerodynamic advantages, but their impact on overall race times is debatable.


• Calculations and personal experiences can help inform bike setup decisions, but individual preferences and riding style should also be considered. Drop bar mountain bikes are not versatile and may not be suitable for all types of riding


• The hosts make predictions for the Leadville race


• The podcast has had a positive impact on a listener going through a difficult time


• The hosts discuss their bow and arrow specs and preferences


• Gravel wheels are becoming wider and deeper for improved performance


• The hosts engage in lighthearted banter and share their appreciation for the listeners

Titles

• The Illusion of Winning


• The Difficulty of Winning Races The Importance of Taking Risks in Racing


• Speculating on Rider Actions and Race Dynamics The Debate: Drop Bars vs. Flat Bars


• The Role of Aerodynamics in Bike Setup The Evolution of Gravel Wheels


• Bow and Arrow Specs and Preferences

Sound Bites

• "Oh, it's a Menards coffee mug? Dude, you just giving away free advertisements?"


• "If I become friends with her, she'll introduce me to the manager. I become friends with the manager. The manager sponsors me. It's a done deal."


• "It looked like Project Echelon crushed it, but I don't know, maybe you just have a person who knows what they're doing with their social media."


• "She raises for Hushi."


• "Dude, she's won like 20 world championships."


• "He should have just rolled it in with a flat tire."


• "If it's spending 10 grand on a bike to go from 30 pounds to 20 pound bike."


• "The difference between getting 15th place and 30th place. That's huge."


• "Maxis sucks."


• "Even my dad built a drop bar mountain bike"


• "It's a bike perfectly designed for a very narrow niche"


• "The drop bar mountain bike is sick for me because I can kind of do anything I want on that bike"

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Coffee Mug

00:10 Discussion about Menards and Returns Desk

01:06 Social Media Coverage and Sponsorship

04:44 Perception vs Reality of Winning

09:30 Scott's Performance in Portugal

13:58 Debate about Winning Races and Genetics

17:06 Discussion about the Olympics and Kristen Faulkner's Celebration

18:04 Analyzing the Women's Road Race at the Olympics

19:42 Analyzing the Men's Road Race at the Olympics

25:24 Speculating on Rider Actions and Race Dynamics

28:01 Unrelated Topics: Living Situations, Hobbies, and Training Challenges

56:14 Optimizing Bike Setup

57:19 Weight and Placement

58:36 The Maxis Debate

59:08 Drop Bars vs. Flat Bars

01:00:21 Descending Challenges

01:00:29 The Pros and Cons of Drop Bar Mountain Bikes

01:04:00 Leadville Race Predictions and Listener Questions

01:06:12 Bow and Arrow Specs and Preferences

01:14:44 The Evolution of Gravel Wheels

01:17:08 The Impact of the Podcast on a Listener

01:22:26 Lighthearted Banter and Appreciation