Discussing the talent ID systems and revisions in the US. We kick some ideas around ourselves and then talk about Classified hubs again. All of this after talking about burning hair off legs. Cast: Kenny Labbe, Tim Strelacki, Leah Sanda, Mike Friedman, and Robert Curtis

Show me your ID

Due to some tehnicall glitches we lost an episode so we squeezed 2 into 1. From layoffs in the industry to discussing tech, giving SRAM some props, to how to pronounce Qatar. Cats: Michael Friedman, Tim Strelecki, Leah Sanda, Robert Curtis

Chain Drops, Layoffs and Getting Boxed In

With a smaller cast and while trying to do the video side as well we discuss Unbound rule changes, NCL updates, SRAM getting a ride on Jumbo and other component stuff.    Cast: Tim Strelecki, Mike Friedman, Robert Curtis

Then there were 3

Large cast on this episode discusses primarily the idea of the National Cycling League and some ideas for personal improvement in the new year. CAST: Michael Friedman, Tim Strelecki, Leah Sanda, Robert Curtis, Anthony Mikos, and Bill Barnes. 

NCL or Bust?

Discussions of what Brand Ambassadors are and why they have destroyed event and racer sponsorships. Specialized halting its program for Adventure Ambassadors and Ugly Sweaters. Cast: Mike Friedman, Tim Strelecki, Leah Sanda, and Robert Curtis

Influencing Athletes

Misc ramblings from Wahoo layoffs to eBikes, Service Centers, to a reminder that Tubular is still the best for Cross. Cast: Mike Friedman, Leah Sanda, Tim Strelecki, Robert Curtis

I can order that myself

Not our normal podcast but a good listen. Listener warning in the start. Cast: Mike Friedman, Timothy Strelecki, Leah Sanda, and Robert Curtis

Darkest Hours Still Only Have 60 Minutes

Specialized Diverge helps make the ROUGH IMPACT of SRAM supporting sailboat racing while PULLING OUT of actual bike race support a little softer...or more LIMP maybe. CAST: Tim Strelecki, Mike Friedman, Leah Sanda, Robert Curtis

Full Suspension Sailboats

Cyclocross discussions including the recent Trek CX Cup and Wold Cup action with Tim Strelecki, Leah Sanda, and Robert Curtis

The Champ

Celebrating Episode 69 Cast: Robert Curtis, Leah Sanda, Mike Friedman, Kenny Labbe, Anthony Mikos, Bill Barnes, Jessica Whiton

It Happened

We look at what rules and traditions have held over in a lot of road cycling with a more modern eye and start to question the ones we can.  Cast: Michael Friedman, Leah Sanda, Robert Curtis

Forget the rules

Discuss how racing numbers are up. We talk about how even with media disappearing we still want good content and want to pay for it. Finally ending with Mike not remembering his racing.  Cast: Mike Friedman, Leah Sanda, Bill Barnes, Robert Curtis

What will inspire tomorrow

Racing numbers seem to be trending upwards but local observations seem conflicting. Also we cover announcements in the industry and the trend with smart trainer companies to lay people off. Zwift, Saris and Wahoo. Finally the end of an era as Jingle Cross calls it quits. Cast: Mike Friedman, Leah Sanda, Robert Curtis

Is it Up or Down

Huge cast leads to all sorts of discussion and calls to action regarding events, racers, officials, etc.  Cast: Steve Feehery, Michael Kelly, Bill Barnes, Mike Friedman, Leah Sanda, Robert Curtis

Call to Action 22

Online dating, Forest Preseve backed in cars, Specialized, USA Cycling, and Dropper posts being the stupidest marginal gain. Cast - Mike Friedman, Leah Sanda, Robert Curtis

Backed In

We quickly touch on the latest SRAM acquisition and discuss Netflix series on the tour. FInally will gravel ever be compelling enough to be interesting to a non-fan in the way the Tour or even track is? Cast: Mike Friedman, Leah Sanda, Rich Smott, Robert Curtis

Is it compelling?

We discuss some of Mike's experiences and stories concerning the Beijing Olympics. From masks to sweating and how he became unforgetable to the First Lady. Cast: Mike Friedman, Leah Sanda, Bill Barnes, Robert Curtis

Olympic Tales

Misc stuff from Worlds through Peloton.  Cast: Anthony Mikos, Rick Baisa, Robert Curtis

All sorts of stuff

We've been building up to this moment for over 20 years. While others have dipped their toes in the consumer direct model Specialized just took the largest opening shot in what will be remembered as the movement that irrevocably changed the Bicycle Industry. We cover some of the background and look at what this really means. Insight - not reporting. Cast: Tim Jackson Mike Friedman Bill Barnes Leah Sanda Robert Curtis

Worst Kept Secrets of the Industry

We discuss the life cycle of PowerTap and briefly touch on it's impact to racing and training and it's meaning to PSIMET. We also touch on the 2021 Paris Roubaix upcoming with some input from a new co-host who's been there.  Cast: Leah Sanda - Rick Baisa - Mike Friedman - Robert Curtis

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