# cyclist (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 10 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover cyclist. Page: Feed: --- ## \[BRIEF\] Garmin's Zwift Play Signals Something Bigger _2026-08-18 · The Cycling Brief_ We build durable cyclists. New performance videos every week on YouTube: 👉 https://go.semiprocycling.com/go/wjpp8m --- Garmin's new Tacx NEO 2T ships ready for Zwift and Rouvy out of the box. That sounds like a product launch. It's actually a strategic concession — and it hints at where Garmin's next acquisition might land. Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/www.buzzsprout.com/6262/episodes/19666666-brief-garmin-s-zwift-play-signals-something-bigger.mp3) ## \[TECH\] The Orbea Optima Weld That Breaks the Frame Mid-Ride _2026-08-18 · The Cycling Brief_ We build durable cyclists. New performance videos every week on YouTube: 👉 https://go.semiprocycling.com/go/bhb22w --- The Cycling Tech Brief: the cycling tech that actually matters today — and whether to update, wait, or ignore. Orbea Optima MY2019 and MY2020 E-Bikes Recalled in UK: Frame Weld Can Fail at Speed — Stop riding your Orbea Optima MY2019 or MY2020 e-bike immediately, verify the frame… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/www.buzzsprout.com/6262/episodes/19664366-tech-the-orbea-optima-weld-that-breaks-the-frame-mid-ride.mp3) ## \[BRIEF\] Your Power Meter Is Lying to You _2026-08-17 · The Cycling Brief_ We build durable cyclists. New performance videos every week on YouTube: 👉 https://go.semiprocycling.com/go/693k6y --- A new study on smart trainer power accuracy highlights a problem most cyclists ignore: the gap between promised precision and actual measurement reliability. We break down why mixing power devices is costing you real training gains, and what to do about it. Daily cycling… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/www.buzzsprout.com/6262/episodes/19660945-brief-your-power-meter-is-lying-to-you.mp3) ## Why Crit Racers Need More FTP Than They Think _2026-08-17 · The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS_ Does FTP actually matter for criterium racing? Coach Adam Pulford breaks down why your aerobic engine plays such a big role in an explosive race, how a higher FTP can reduce the cost of repeated attacks, and why sprinty "crit dawgs" and breakaway riders should approach their training differently. Plus, why none of those watts matter if you haven't developed the race craft to use them! HOST Adam… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/813266/episodes/19658322-why-crit-racers-need-more-ftp-than-they-think.mp3) ## \[BRIEF\] Ritchey's Fork Recall and Carbon's Quality Crisis _2026-08-16 · The Cycling Brief_ We build durable cyclists. New performance videos every week on YouTube: 👉 https://go.semiprocycling.com/go/dh2dnc --- Ritchey issues a voluntary safety recall on its carbon fibre forks — the second major carbon component crisis in a single week. We look at why the boutique and mid-tier carbon market is heading for more recalls, not fewer, and what riders should be checking on their own bikes.… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/www.buzzsprout.com/6262/episodes/19654203-brief-ritchey-s-fork-recall-and-carbon-s-quality-crisis.mp3) ## [The Wind and the River: Riding the Wild Rivers Coast](https://danshryock.substack.com/p/cycling-across-oregon-wild-rivers-coast) _2026-08-14 · Dan Shryock · Why We Ride: The Destination Cycling Guide_ CHAPTER 2 from "Cycling Across Oregon: Stories, Surprises & Revelations Along the State's Scenic Bikeways" ## \[DEBRIEF\] Steinhauser's Gamble and Blikra's Mountain Problem _2026-08-14 · The Cycling Brief_ We build durable cyclists. New performance videos every week on YouTube: 👉 https://go.semiprocycling.com/go/4r5263 --- The Saturday debrief breaks down Georg Steinhauser's career-defining move to Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe and what it means for the team's Grand Tour hierarchy. Plus: Arctic Race of Norway sprint battles, Blikra's confirmed climbing limitation, and INEOS's identity crisis. Daily… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/www.buzzsprout.com/6262/episodes/19648336-debrief-steinhauser-s-gamble-and-blikra-s-mountain-problem.mp3) ## [Episode 181: Alex McCormack is Comfortable Being Uncomfortable](https://iamtedking.podbean.com/e/episode-181-alex-mccormack-is-smashing-the-ultra-scene/) _2026-08-14 · King of the Ride_ With recent victory at the Colorado Trail Race, Alex McCormack generously lent us his time so we could pick his brain all about his recent entry and huge success in all kinds of ultra adventures. From Atlas Mountain to Hellenic Mountain to the lack of mountains at the Unbound XL or to the Rocky Mountains and the Colorado Trail Race, Alex is on a mission. His exploits and what it takes to find… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3qqx3bruufmpah5p/181_Alex_McCormack.mp3) ## \[BRIEF\] Lapierre's Crisis Exposes Cycling's Broken Bike Deal _2026-08-13 · The Cycling Brief_ We build durable cyclists. New performance videos every week on YouTube: 👉 https://go.semiprocycling.com/go/49adwt --- Lapierre's financial trouble threatens to leave Picnic-PostNL without bikes mid-season. But the real story isn't one team's logistics problem — it's the collapse of the mid-market bike sponsorship model that's been coming for years. We break down why the ROI math no longer works.… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/www.buzzsprout.com/6262/episodes/19643580-brief-lapierre-s-crisis-exposes-cycling-s-broken-bike-deal.mp3) ## \[TECH\] The Accell Bankruptcy Your Bike Warranty Won't Survive _2026-08-12 · The Cycling Brief_ We build durable cyclists. New performance videos every week on YouTube: 👉 https://go.semiprocycling.com/go/5zuzfe --- The Cycling Tech Brief: the cycling tech that actually matters today — and whether to update, wait, or ignore. Accell Group Declared Bankrupt: Raleigh, Haibike, Lapierre, Ghost and 10+ Brands Now in Court-Supervised Insolvency — If you own an Accell-brand bike, contact your… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/www.buzzsprout.com/6262/episodes/19635899-tech-the-accell-bankruptcy-your-bike-warranty-won-t-survive.mp3) ## [CLI-first decentralized GPU compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/gFLaHCMVVFLq) _2026-08-12 · **Sponsored**_ Pay workers or run your GPU for FFmpeg transcode and AI inference. ## \[BRIEF\] Shimano's 13-Speed Leak Hides a Bigger Story _2026-08-11 · The Cycling Brief_ We build durable cyclists. New performance videos every week on YouTube: 👉 https://go.semiprocycling.com/go/7a92v5 --- Shimano GRX is reportedly going 13-speed on a new MicroSpline Road freehub. The gear count is irrelevant — the freehub change signals Shimano restructuring its entire drivetrain ecosystem, and it tells us more about Dura-Ace's future than GRX's present. Daily cycling intelligence… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/www.buzzsprout.com/6262/episodes/19634067-brief-shimano-s-13-speed-leak-hides-a-bigger-story.mp3) ## Stop Fearing The Recovery Week _2026-08-10 · The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS_ Recovery isn't the break between training. Recovery IS training. In this episode, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford explains how he structures recovery blocks with everyone from beginners to elite athletes. Learn why recovery doesn't always need to last a full week, how to know when you've earned one, and why the athletes who recover best often perform best. If recovery weeks make you anxious,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/813266/episodes/19622234-stop-fearing-the-recovery-week.mp3) ## Cam Jones on racing the Grand Prix as the defending champion and his Leadville strategy _2026-08-10 · With Pace_ A lot has changed for Cam Jones since our last episode with him a year ago. Back then, he’d just had his breakout ride at Unbound, winning the biggest gravel race in the world as a Grand Prix wild card. Now, he’s the defending champion of the entire series and anything but an underdog. He joins Payson this week to discuss how the racing dynamics have changed now that he’s a known quantity in the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/277871/episodes/19622544-cam-jones-on-racing-the-grand-prix-as-the-defending-champion-and-his-leadville-strategy.mp3) ## \[BRIEF\] Women's Teams Keep Dying — The Model Is Broken _2026-08-09 · The Cycling Brief_ We build durable cyclists. New performance videos every week on YouTube: 👉 https://go.semiprocycling.com/go/wa8vmm --- The Hess women's team collapse is the latest in a pattern the sport refuses to fix. The problem isn't finding benefactors — it's that women's team cycling has no commercial revenue floor. We break down why UCI minimum salaries made it worse, and what actually needs to change.… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/www.buzzsprout.com/6262/episodes/19621261-brief-women-s-teams-keep-dying-the-model-is-broken.mp3) ## What 6,589 Gran Fondo finishers tell us about pacing _2026-08-08 · The Cycling Brief_ \A new study of 6,589 finishers from the Quebrantahuesos Gran Fondo shows the fastest riders weren't the fastest starters. They held back early, paced more consistently, and separated from the field on the decisive climbs and at the finish.\\In this episode: the research, what it means for time-capped riders, riders over 50, and riders chasing a result — plus a personal note on the gap… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/www.buzzsprout.com/6262/episodes/19617468-what-6-589-gran-fondo-finishers-tell-us-about-pacing.mp3) ## [How to Check for Fire and Smoke Before Your Go](https://danshryock.substack.com/p/ride-with-gps-wildfire-smoke-cyclingto-check-for-fire-and-smoke-before) _2026-08-07 · Dan Shryock · Why We Ride: The Destination Cycling Guide_ Ride with GPS Introduces ‘Wildfire Layer’ To Map Cycling Dangers Across the West Coast ## [163. The art of the climb, with Simon Warren](https://shows.acast.com/cyclist-magazine-podcast/episodes/163-the-worlds-greatest-cycling-climbs-with-simon-warren) _2026-08-06 · Cyclist Magazine Podcast_ This week, James and Will are joined by cyclist and author Simon Warren. It seems mad to think it, but when the idea of a clickbait listicle was just a twinkle in the internet’s eye, Simon was busy writing an actual book about cycling, which quickly became the text that defined a genre: 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs released in 2010. Featuring everything from Box Hill to Bealach na Bà, 1 00 Greatest… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/618e52740da782001471efbe/e/6a72f47e80612104e4b69ba6/media.mp3) ## Behind the Scenes Before the Tour with Alison Jackson _2026-08-03 · The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS_ Days before the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, Coach Adam Pulford caught up with professional cyclist Alison Jackson to talk about the final phase of preparation. From altitude camp in Boulder and heat training to tapering, race strategy, joining a new team, and life behind the scenes, this conversation offers a rare look inside the final build-up to one of the biggest events in professional… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/813266/episodes/19588043-behind-the-scenes-before-the-tour-with-alison-jackson.mp3) ## [Honey Run Road: The Jekyll-and-Hyde Bike Climb from Chico to Paradise](https://danshryock.substack.com/p/honey-run-road-bike-climb-chico-paradise) _2026-07-31 · Dan Shryock · Why We Ride: The Destination Cycling Guide_ Chico Velo's Wildflower Century sends riders up Butte Creek Canyon every spring. Here’s why it earns its reputation. ## [Episode 180: Four Pro Athletes Walk into a Barn... Ryan Cochran-Siegle, Ben Ogden, Ian Boswell, and I Talk Nutrition](https://iamtedking.podbean.com/e/episode-180-four-pro-athletes-walk-into-a-barn-ryan-cochran-siegle-ben-ogden-ian-boswell-and-i-talk-nutrition/) _2026-07-30 · King of the Ride_ When Ryan Cochran-Siegle came home with his second Olympic medal in as many Olympic games and Ben Ogden earned two silver medals at Milan this winter, I knew I wanted to pick their brains. Better yet, Ian Boswell is friend and located nearby in Vermont, so we decided to have four pro athletes enjoy a conversation talking with each other, learning from another, learning about each others' sports,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6qjcfpm9vrbf3buh/180_Untapped_Panel.mp3) ## [Realtime AI Arbitrage Terminal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Zs1flKglDIYY) _2026-07-30 · **Sponsored**_ Realtime auto-trading across exchanges with scored setups, backtesting, and risk controls. ## Chad Cheeney on tracklocross and Sepp Kuss’s Tour de France crash _2026-07-28 · With Pace_ For the past 20 years, Chad Cheeney has been one of the most influential people in U.S. cycling, even if you’ve never heard of him. As the co-founder of Durango Devo, he’s helped foster the childhood talents of Sepp Kuss, Chris Blevins, Howard Grotts, Riley Amos, and Quinn Simmons, to name a few. More importantly, he’s instilled a lifelong love of cycling in countless Durango kids, regardless of… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/277871/episodes/19566431-chad-cheeney-on-tracklocross-and-sepp-kuss-s-tour-de-france-crash.mp3) ## Are Your VO2 Workouts Training The Wrong System _2026-07-27 · The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS_ With the Tour de France wrapped up, conversations about Tadej Pogačar's VO2 max are everywhere. But what actually increases VO2 max? In this episode, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford breaks down the two interval strategies he uses with athletes to develop aerobic power. Learn the difference between long, sustained VO2 intervals and short on/off efforts, when to use each one, and how to sequence… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/813266/episodes/19558227-are-your-vo2-workouts-training-the-wrong-system.mp3) ## [Here’s What 6,000 Cyclists Taught Me Between Seattle and Portland](https://danshryock.substack.com/p/stp-seattle-portland-bicycle-ride) _2026-07-24 · Dan Shryock · Why We Ride: The Destination Cycling Guide_ From Lake Washington to the Rose City, the annual 207-mile STP event is a bucket list adventure ride ## [162. The simple (yet complicated) truth behind bike design, with Chris Dodman](https://shows.acast.com/cyclist-magazine-podcast/episodes/162-the-simple-but-complicated-truth-about-bike-design-with) _2026-07-23 · Cyclist Magazine Podcast_ This week, James and Will are joined by Cannondale’s Advanced Projects Engineer, Chris Dodman. Chris has been working for Cannondale for the last three decades, and though he might not exactly be a household name, you’ll know who he is if you’re Mario Cipolloini or Peter Sagan – Chris is the brains behind those glorious red Saeco CAAD bikes of the 1990s that saw Cipo dominate sprints, and the… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/618e52740da782001471efbe/e/6a5f7dced6286da0724d1013/media.mp3) ## Matt Wilson on winning Tulsa Tough on a gravel bike and his breakout year _2026-07-22 · With Pace_ If you were racing with Matt Wilson last year, it was pretty clear that he was one of the strongest in the bunch, but through mechanicals and various other extenuating circumstances, he never managed to translate his talents into a top finish. This year, the Kiwi rider is out to prove what he can do. First, he snagged third at New Zealand Road Nats and second at XC Nats. Then, he earned one of the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/277871/episodes/19531822-matt-wilson-on-winning-tulsa-tough-on-a-gravel-bike-and-his-breakout-year.mp3) ## Fitness Isn't Performance: The Truth About CTL _2026-07-20 · The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS_ Cyclists often treat CTL like the ultimate measure of fitness, but that's only part of the story. In this episode, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford explains what CTL actually measures, why performance and fitness aren't the same thing, and how to use your training data to peak for races instead of chasing a bigger number. HOST Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/813266/episodes/19516076-fitness-isn-t-performance-the-truth-about-ctl.mp3) ## A Scalable Carb Fueling Plan Based On Effort _2026-07-13 · The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS_ Fueling advice has never been more confusing. One expert recommends fasted rides, another says 120 grams of carbs per hour, and every nutrition brand seems to have a different answer. In this episode, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford introduces a practical fueling framework that scales carbohydrate intake to the demands of your ride. Using kilojoule output, ride intensity, and duration, you'll… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/813266/episodes/19476517-a-scalable-carb-fueling-plan-based-on-effort.mp3) ## [The Cheerleader in My Head: Cycling Toward the STP](https://danshryock.substack.com/p/riding-stp-bike-seattle-portland) _2026-07-10 · Dan Shryock · Why We Ride: The Destination Cycling Guide_ One last shakedown spin reminds me why I love to ride a bike. ## [Episode 179: Noah Dines Has (Probably) Skied a Lot More Than You](https://iamtedking.podbean.com/e/179-noah-dines-has-skied-a-lot-more-than-you/) _2026-07-10 · King of the Ride_ Noah Dines is the world record holder of most human powered vertical feet of skiing in a year. At more than 3.5 million feet skied, that's 124 times up Mount Everest from sea level, that's more than a the Tour de France if it were raced for the entire year rather than just three weeks, that's probably a whole lot more than you! Noah is a Vermonter, a skier, a biker, and a general athlete. This… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/s52bshd7sv3wu77b/179_Noah_Dines.mp3) ## [161. Victoria Pendleton: Fear and change](https://shows.acast.com/cyclist-magazine-podcast/episodes/161-victoria-pendleton-fear-and-change) _2026-07-09 · Cyclist Magazine Podcast_ This week, Robyn and Will are joined by one of British Cycling’s most decorated track riders, Victoria Pendleton. Over a career that spanned more than a decade, Victoria won two Olympic gold medals and one silver, nine World Championships, two European Championships and the Commonwealth Games, although arguably her biggest contribution to cycling was her legacy. Along with Team GB alumni such as… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/618e52740da782001471efbe/e/6a4e29e10be8a67717948958/media.mp3) ## [Recipe PDFs Ready Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/8pqA8uabzraU) _2026-07-09 · **Sponsored**_ Turn online or personal recipes into clean, printable PDFs in seconds. ## Tom Evans on his Hardrock 100 training camp and early military career _2026-07-06 · With Pace_ Tom Evans is one of the best ultrarunners in the world, having won both UTMB and Western States. Now, the British runner has his sights set on the Hardrock 100, one of the most technical of the major ultradistance races that starts at 9,300 feet above sea level and covers 33,000 feet of climbing in the rugged San Juan Mountains. Tom talks to Payson about the challenge of preparing for such a… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/277871/episodes/19452260-tom-evans-on-his-hardrock-100-training-camp-and-early-military-career.mp3) ## A Simple Framework For Raising Cycling FTP _2026-07-06 · The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS_ Want to increase your FTP? Many cyclists assume the answer is simple: do more FTP intervals. While that can help, it's only one piece of the puzzle. In this video, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford introduces a simple coaching framework, Push vs. Pull, to explain how FTP is really built. You'll learn why aerobic training lays the foundation, how VO₂ max work raises your ceiling, and how to… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/813266/episodes/19438759-a-simple-framework-for-raising-cycling-ftp.mp3) ## [Episode 166: From California to Michigan by Bicycle](https://soundcloud.com/murphology-podcast/episode-166) _2026-07-03 · Murphology Podcast_ Meet Taylor Nichols from the Bike Talk Podcast. Taylor is currently over 2,800 miles into a cross country solo bike trip from his daughter’s home in San Francisco to his father’s home in Michigan. He has his Surly Midnight Special loaded up and has been utilizing some great bicycle trails like the Pacific Coast, TansAmerican, the Lewis and Clark and is currently pedaling on the Northern Tier. I… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2352666269-murphology-podcast-episode-166.mp3) ## [The American River Bike Trail: Sacramento's Escape from City to Sierra Foothills](https://danshryock.substack.com/p/sacramento-american-river-bike-trail) _2026-07-03 · Dan Shryock · Why We Ride: The Destination Cycling Guide_ Here's why 5 million people a year ride this gem: A lazy river, grazing sheep, and one gentle climb. ## Everything Cyclists Get Wrong About Normalized Power _2026-06-29 · The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS_ If you've ever wondered what Normalized Power is actually telling you, this episode is for you! Normalized Power has become one of the most common metrics in cycling, but it's also one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford explains what Normalized Power was designed to measure, how it differs from average power, and why context matters when using it to… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/813266/episodes/19408243-everything-cyclists-get-wrong-about-normalized-power.mp3) ## [160. Ned Boulting: The Tour de France Special](https://shows.acast.com/cyclist-magazine-podcast/episodes/160-ned-boulting-tour-de-france-special) _2026-06-25 · Cyclist Magazine Podcast_ This week Robyn and Will are joined by Ned Boulting, a man who needs no introduction but hey, here's one anyway: Ned broadcasts, commentates, pundits, orates, performs and writes about all things cycling. This year is Ned's first away from the ITV commentary box at the Tour de France (RIP), and instead he's taking his passion for two wheels on the road with his podcast For The Love Of Cycling ,… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/618e52740da782001471efbe/e/6a3ba9c65a67dba1ad090f4e/media.mp3) ## The Masters Athlete Playbook _2026-06-22 · The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS_ Do masters athletes really need more recovery, or are they simply balancing more life stress and responsibilities? In this episode, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford breaks down the realities of training and racing as a masters athlete. We discuss recovery, consistency, intensity, strength training, race preparation, and how training priorities should evolve with age. The conversation explores… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/813266/episodes/19376861-the-masters-athlete-playbook.mp3) ## Levi Leipheimer on reckoning with the past and his life after the WorldTour _2026-06-22 · With Pace_ This week, Payson sits down for a candid conversation with Levi Leipheimer. They discuss his long road to processing his time in the WorldTour in the early 2000s, which was marked by remarkable professional success but marred by the doping scandal that shook the cycling world in the early 2010s. Levi talks about how he went from an idealistic kid in Montana dreaming of the WorldTour to his… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/277871/episodes/19383401-levi-leipheimer-on-reckoning-with-the-past-and-his-life-after-the-worldtour.mp3) ## [206 Miles Is a Long Way to Sit, so I Asked a Chamois Expert for Help](https://danshryock.substack.com/p/206-miles-is-a-long-way-to-sit-so) _2026-06-19 · Dan Shryock · Why We Ride: The Destination Cycling Guide_ Wearing the right shorts is crucial while preparing for a double-century event. ## Nino Schurter on retirement, gravel, and his unprecedented longevity in the sport _2026-06-19 · With Pace_ Nino Schurter hardly needs an introduction. Widely considered the greatest XCO mountain bike racer of all time, he's won 10 World Championships, nine World Cup overalls, and Olympic bronze, silver, and gold medals. Having retired from World Cup racing at the end of last year, he's been dipping a toe into gravel racing in 2026. In this conversation, Nino talks to Payson about his longevity in the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/277871/episodes/19374170-nino-schurter-on-retirement-gravel-and-his-unprecedented-longevity-in-the-sport.mp3) ## Can AI Actually Make You Faster? _2026-06-15 · The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast by CTS_ AI is rapidly changing nearly every industry, and endurance coaching is no exception. In this episode, CTS Head Cycling Coach Adam Pulford explores where AI can genuinely help athletes improve, where it falls short, and why the future of coaching may be more collaborative than competitive. We discuss training data, prompting, bias, TrainingPeaks, Claude, ChatGPT, Vekta, Kristin Faulkner's use of… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/813266/episodes/19339644-can-ai-actually-make-you-faster.mp3) ## [Episode 124 - Tour de Mitten Part 1: Phil Schiller's Charity Ride Around Michigan](https://soundcloud.com/dirtychainpodcast/episode-124-tour-de-mitten) _2026-06-12 · Dirty Chain Podcast: A Cycling Podcast_ A quick episode getting the details from Phil Schiller before his charity ride around Michigan (what he is calling the Tour de Mitten) to raise money for Alzheimers research and Suicide prevention and awareness. [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2338194020-dirtychainpodcast-episode-124-tour-de-mitten.mp3) ## [159. Lidl-Trek's Mattias Reck: Why are riders faster, and the resilience of Mads Pedersen](https://shows.acast.com/cyclist-magazine-podcast/episodes/159-lidl-treks-mattias-reck-why-are-riders-faster-and-the-re) _2026-06-11 · Cyclist Magazine Podcast_ This week, Will and James are joined by Lidl-Trek’s head coach, Mattias Reck. Born and raised in Sweden, like most people in his profession Mattias started out racing as a pro before moving into performance coaching. In 2017 he joined Trek-Segafredo, where he soon found himself nurturing the talents of a young Mads Pedersen (Swedish and Danish languages are pretty similar, says Mattias, which… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/618e52740da782001471efbe/e/6a294aa94df224c1a456a5f8/media.mp3) ## [Episode 178: Roger and Jenny Brown are Unbound's Power Couple](https://iamtedking.podbean.com/e/episode-178-roger-and-jenny-brown-are-unbounds-power-couple/) _2026-06-09 · King of the Ride_ Roger Brown is the most frequented guest on King of the Ride podcast and HE'S BACK! With 5 episodes prior to this one, covering the thousand-plus miles he's ridden across the Flint Hills, what Roger lacks in training he makes up for with ignorance and enthusiasm. Here in 2026, however, it's not just Roger, but he's riding and podcasting with his wife Jenny who took on her first 200 miles of… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/x6xshth4g4b5tadg/178_Jenny_Roger_Brown.mp3) ## Unbound recap pt. 2: the age-group race (with Will, Emily, and Justin) _2026-06-08 · With Pace_ In the second part of our Unbound recap, Payson speaks to three age-group riders who finished in the middle of the night during torrential rain and thunderstorms. First up is Will Bledsoe, who completed the 100 last year and did most of his training for the 200 this year on an indoor trainer. He talks about his preparation for the race, why he was the very last rider to leave Emporia at the start,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/277871/episodes/19311666-unbound-recap-pt-2-the-age-group-race-with-will-emily-and-justin.mp3) ## [Oregon Coast Bike Route Gets a New Map and a Push for Safety](https://danshryock.substack.com/p/oregon-coast-bike-route-map) _2026-06-05 · Dan Shryock · Why We Ride: The Destination Cycling Guide_ Know Where to Find Camping, Hot Showers, and More While Cycling on Highway 101 ## Unbound recap pt. 1: the pro race (with Danni Shrosbree) _2026-06-03 · With Pace_ This year’s Unbound was humbling. Mud, thunder storms, and mechanicals galore plagued the racers and culled the pro field. To recap the carnage, Payson is joined by Danni Shrosbree, who battled multiple crises to grab a top 10 and secure a wildcard position in the Grand Prix. They discuss their top 5 “What the f\*ck” moments from the race, their 5 silver linings, and the 5 most painful parts of… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/277871/episodes/19290852-unbound-recap-pt-1-the-pro-race-with-danni-shrosbree.mp3) ## Your Biggest Fueling Questions, Answered | Uri Carlson _2026-06-02 · Femme Cyclist Podcast_ Sports dietitian Uri Carlson is back for her third appearance on the podcast, and this time, she's answering your questions. From fueling in the heat to riding at altitude to the truth about eating sugar on the bike, Uri tackles the real questions women cyclists are asking most. Full Show Notes: https://femmecyclist.com/fueling-questions-uri-carlson ❤️ Join Kristen & The Femme Cyclist Community ➡︎… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/789383/episodes/19280978-your-biggest-fueling-questions-answered-uri-carlson.mp3) ## [Summiting Oregon’s McKenzie Pass](https://danshryock.substack.com/p/summiting-oregons-mckenzie-pass) _2026-05-29 · Dan Shryock · Why We Ride: The Destination Cycling Guide_ ROUTE BREAKDOWN: Here are 3 ways to approach the state’s iconic Cascade Range ride ## [158. Magdeleine Vallieres, World Champion](https://shows.acast.com/cyclist-magazine-podcast/episodes/158-magdeleine-vallieres-world-champion) _2026-05-28 · Cyclist Magazine Podcast_ This week Robyn is joined by Road Race World Champion Magdeleine Vallieres. The 24-year-old EF Education-Oatly rider wasn't seen as one of the main favourites when the women's peloton lined up at the start of last year's course in Rwanda, but after one of the hardest World Championships in years she was a convincing winner, attacking clear from the lead group of three at the bottom of the final… [Listen](https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/618e52740da782001471efbe/e/6a175565942fd18754cc61de/media.mp3)