For Episode 17 of #RideShimano Radio from Kona, Heather Jackson joins our Triathlon host Craig Alexander live from the Shimano house. Heather is a former Division I Ice Hockey player, and a graduate of Princeton University, with several IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship podium finishes to her name. Heather shares a little insights on her athletic background, the support system around her and the road leading up to this year's race.

We kick off IRONMAN week at the 2019 Kona World Championships with two legends of the sport, Craig Alexander and Dave Scott. Between these two, that's an impressive 9 IRONMAN World Championship titles. Dave Scott is the all-time winningest competitor in Kona and now spends his time running a successful coaching program. Dave and Craig share a lot of history together, having raced and worked together on and off the course over the years. Hear their race predictions and favorite IRONMAN memories in Episode 16 of #RideShimano Radio.

Episode 16 is here! We sit down with Hans Rey and talk about his latest project, Trans-Angeles! Tackling the urban depths of Los Angeles, CA! Despite the concrete jungle's reputation Hans and crew manage to find some exciting trails hidden in this bustling city. We also talk about future projects, e-bikes, and Hans's work with Wheels 4 Life. We hope you enjoy this episode, recorded at the 2019 Sea Otter Classic in Monterey, CA.

We have the great pleasure of sitting down with the Syndicate Downhill Team while in Monterey, CA. Greg, Peaty, Luca, and Loris tell us about the team dynamic, their season, advice to youngsters and what it takes to keep this team of legends going season after season.