John has a big running event coming this weekend. Well, he did. Patrick talks about goal-setting in cycling and beyond. Show links: The Last RiderCapo Cycling Padrone Aero Kit

Andy McGrath’s book God Is Dead, The Rise and Fall of Frank Vandenbroucke, Cycling’s Great Wasted Talent, chronicles the chaotic life and early death of one of the doping era’s true superstars. Today we speak with the author about VDB, or “God” as he was known in Belgium, and why riders like him still capture […]

Are trail running and mountain biking the same thing? Well, no, but maybe also yes. Patrick watches his son careen off a cliff toward a creek, and we sift through some recent pro race results. That and Paceline Picks are the show this week. Links:God is Dead: The Rise and Fall of Frank Vandenbroucke, Cycling’s […]

This week John takes on the question: “How do you get better at bikes?” It’s probably simpler than you think. Patrick discusses his experience at a new gravel event called the Rust Bucket.

This week John considers what goes into a brand. He wonders just where a brand’s identity comes from and relates the tale of Independent Fabrication, sorta. Patrick takes on the question of why someone might want to try group rides and learning to draft in a peloton. Show links:People for BikesAbus Bordo Granit XPlus bike […]

John introduces the idea of the Phil Collins paradox. Patrick went on a group ride, but not the sort you might guess. Show links:Walking Tamales | Fillos – FILLO’SPearl Izumi Quest Jacket Image: Jennifer Schofield

This week John takes a look at how the bike industry is still in a mess as a result of the pandemic and how at least one industry expert believes that e-bikes may well save us all. Patrick takes a look at the growing number of options in fit in cycling apparel and how there […]

This week John considers his approach to fitness as a “multisport” athlete. Patrick takes on a question about whether or not aerodynamics matter for mortals and regl’r folk. Show links:Chester Pedal – Race FaceBell Z20 MIPS Helmet

This week, John talks about the difference between bike fit and bike design, but not until he explains the difference between the two. Patrick takes on the question of why mountain bike head tube angles continue to slacken. And when that might stop. Show links: adidas Five Ten Sleuth Mountain Bike Shoes – Black | […]

This week we try to see the forest for the trees in American cycling culture and then discuss the merits of giving another rider a pull, versus sitting on their wheel. Then we’re off to the magical land of Paceline Picks for protecting your steel frame or venturing into the strange new land of eMTBs. […]

This week John discusses answers a question a friend asked him: “How did you get from being a roadie to mountain biking?” The journey is maybe more obvious and less obvious than we might think. Patrick takes a look at how someone might establish a basic fit for a new bike if they don’t have […]