Chains & Gears

Welcome Stefan Rothe, one of the most notable racers in Texas on the Elbows racing squad. He is a collegiate champion and a guy who owns his own coaching services. Hear him explain his start in Texas and how he was able to become a known racer!

Mentioned info:

Stefan's move to America, MSU cycling team, Red Hook Crit, International races, Elbowz Racing, training tips, and other motivational experiences (I cannot spoil the whole thing)!

Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chainsgearspodcast/

Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chainsgearspodcast/?ref=nf&hc_ref=ARShu25Wr5CLTiLrbWGT2Y7b3T0fT4hKInPfeueTY9j65DsD51rpbbZoySNVafdfZ_o

Stefan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stefanrothe/

Rothe Training: https://www.instagram.com/rothetraining/

Elbowz Racing: https://elbowzracing.com/

We are back with some awesome animals! Whether it be animals at home, the wild or in pop culture; we still care about them! 

Mentioned Info:

Our own pets at home, random animals where we grew up, fictional characters, and please care for animals out there!

Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chainsgearspodcast/

Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chainsgearspodcast/?ref=nf&hc_ref=ARShu25Wr5CLTiLrbWGT2Y7b3T0fT4hKInPfeueTY9j65DsD51rpbbZoySNVafdfZ_o

Pepper's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pepito_g20/

My Doggie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenga.lola__thepups/

The Great Emu Wars: https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/running-ponies/the-great-emu-war-in-which-some-large-flightless-birds-unwittingly-foiled-the-australian-army/

Jorge Munoz or "George" is my cycling coach from Tenac Championship Coaching. Over our span he has taught me a lot of nutrition, but do I listen? Not really but I really should! It can mean the difference from bad to good.

Some nutrition details we covered:

Fast food no-no's, calories, good choices for training and events, when carbs are needed, and good old hydration.

Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chainsgearspodcast/

Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chainsgearspodcast/?ref=nf&hc_ref=ARShu25Wr5CLTiLrbWGT2Y7b3T0fT4hKInPfeueTY9j65DsD51rpbbZoySNVafdfZ_o

Jorge's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soyjorgemunoz/

Tenac Coaching Services: https://gotenac.com/

Scratch Cooking Books: https://www.skratchlabs.com/pages/cookbooks

SIS Beta Fuel: https://www.scienceinsport.com/us/shop-sis/go-range/beta-fuel

Reynaldo Hernandez is the guy to go to for creating music for any type of project. Hear his process for recording and creating audio.

In this episode we mentioned how I got Rey to create my intro song, how he gets inspired, what materials he used, and how he recorded the song using GarageBand.

Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chainsgearspodcast/

Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chainsgearspodcast/?ref=nf&hc_ref=ARShu25Wr5CLTiLrbWGT2Y7b3T0fT4hKInPfeueTY9j65DsD51rpbbZoySNVafdfZ_o

Rey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rey_hdz13/

GarageBand: https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/

Tame Impala: https://official.tameimpala.com/

An unfiltered series featuring two of my favorite guys from South Texas? Yes please! Listen to Pepper and Ethan converse about some of their movie preferences, from Django to Batman? How did that happen? Welcome to the newest addition to the Chains & Gears lineup! 

Content:

Literally geeked out on movies, some our pet peeves mentioned, fantastic soundtracks, bring up smaller productions, and we really need to visit some cultural movies.

Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chainsgearspodcast/

Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chainsgearspodcast/?ref=nf&hc_ref=ARShu25Wr5CLTiLrbWGT2Y7b3T0fT4hKInPfeueTY9j65DsD51rpbbZoySNVafdfZ_o

Pepper's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pepito_g20/

Hamilton Soundtrack: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4ZcGI2hFTy5Rruln175z9X

Disney + Marvel: https://money.cnn.com/2009/08/31/news/companies/disney_marvel/

Interstellar scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Hf_XkgE1d0

Jeff learned a lot while getting his degree. While Laredo is not the biggest engineering place to be, he came back to try and better the city. Hear him share his experiences and advice to any one that is currently in school.

Mentioned info:

Not giving up from a "fail", climbing back up, finding opportunities, good looking applicants, college activities, making places better, and accepting future technology.

Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chainsgearspodcast/

Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chainsgearspodcast/?ref=nf&hc_ref=ARShu25Wr5CLTiLrbWGT2Y7b3T0fT4hKInPfeueTY9j65DsD51rpbbZoySNVafdfZ_o

Jeff's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/judi.puig

CEC Firm: https://www.cectexas.com/laredo/

Robert does a lot for the amount of time he is given, organizes races, and competes in running events and various cycling disciplines. Hear us tackle some issues and training tips he has!

Details within the episode:

Robert's triathlon and running start, training tips, managing time, USAC scheduling, problems with hosting events, rewards from events, and hopeful changes.

Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chainsgearspodcast/

Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chainsgearspodcast/?ref=nf&hc_ref=ARShu25Wr5CLTiLrbWGT2Y7b3T0fT4hKInPfeueTY9j65DsD51rpbbZoySNVafdfZ_o

Robert's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1002366081 

Cibolo Creek Racing: https://www.facebook.com/cibolocreekracing

Blitz Racing: https://www.facebook.com/blitzracingcc/

USA Cyling: https://usacycling.org/

Film has grown tremendously with the power of engineering! I am joined with Jose Garcia (Pepito) and Eduardo Ramirez (Eddie) as we graze the massive subject with some examples from movies and shows we have seen!

Mentioned content:

Past technology to newer ones, dramatic changes in movies, advances in technology, and unacknowledged engineering scenes. 

Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chainsgearspodcast/

Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chainsgearspodcast/?ref=nf&hc_ref=ARShu25Wr5CLTiLrbWGT2Y7b3T0fT4hKInPfeueTY9j65DsD51rpbbZoySNVafdfZ_o

Pepper Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pepito_g20/

*Eddie does not have social media*

Inception Scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PhiSSnaUKk

Henry Cavill CGI: https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/a22626767/henry-cavill-mustache-controversy/#:~:text=Paramount%2C%20Warner%20Bros.,Henry%20Cavill's%20extremely%20handsome%20face.&text=Well%2C%20instead%20of%20shaving%20the,hair%20was%20removed%20with%20CGI.

The Mandalorian: https://youtu.be/Ufp8weYYDE8

Pacific Rim: https://youtu.be/mRIfIi6R1Ys 

I am joined with Mario Romo as we share our own experiences for helmet safety and found many other instances on why we should wear bike helmets. Avid cyclist or not, just wear the helmet!

Mentioned material:

Real life accidents, off branded helmet issues, testing helmets, new technology, and cost issues.

Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chainsgearspodcast/

Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chainsgearspodcast/?ref=nf&hc_ref=ARShu25Wr5CLTiLrbWGT2Y7b3T0fT4hKInPfeueTY9j65DsD51rpbbZoySNVafdfZ_o

Mario's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maitoromo/

Twin City Cyclery: https://twincitycyclery.com/

Walmart Helmets: https://www.walmart.com/browse/sports-outdoors/bike-helmets/4125_1081404_7258752_6249551

When to replace your helmet: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/when-to-replace-your-bike-helmet/

One of many reasons for bike helmets: https://www.bicycling.com/news/a24110027/bike-helmet-safety/#:~:text=Helmets%20can%20protect%20against%20specific,streets%20and%20more%20mindful%20drivers.&text=If%20you've%20ever%20ridden,about%20the%20risks%20and%20dangers.

Here is Remigio Del Rio or "Remi" as people may call him. Hear our experiences in camping for a race, knock off brands, and just enjoying life.

Content within:

How to not sleep before a race, forgetting to tie your bike correctly to a rack, knock off brands risk and their potential benefit.

Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chainsgearspodcast/

Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chainsgearspodcast/?ref=nf&hc_ref=ARShu25Wr5CLTiLrbWGT2Y7b3T0fT4hKInPfeueTY9j65DsD51rpbbZoySNVafdfZ_o

Remi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/remigotabike/

Blitz Racing: https://www.facebook.com/blitzracingcc/

Ali Express Helmets (I do not recommend, just look how cheap they are, meaning less quality): https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20200821084222&SearchText=replica+bike+helmets