Earlier this week the Team Specialized-lululemon cycling team announced Project X, an attempt to crowd fund a women's professional cycling team. Owner and General Manager Kristy Scrymgeour talks about the campain and to discuss the state of women's cycling. Contribute at https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/project-x--13

Gordy Paulson is the owner of speedmadison.com. He is a World Champion cyclist and sought after coach. In this episode, Gordy talks about how to recognize the symptoms of overtraining, and how to correct the effects if it happens to you.

Johnny Thompson joins us to talk about his experience riding the Tour de France course (Tour de Force) and Coach Matt McNamara of the Sterling Sports Group (http://www.sterlingwins.com) provides three interval workouts to break up your summer routine.

Ian Stanford put together a remarkable streak of seven straight state of Minnesota state time trial championships. He credits much of his success to focusing on the mental aspects of training and racing. Ian works with the Team Specialized - lululemon | Velocio Sports team. Part two.

In this special edition of the show. Citizen Racer Johnny Thompson tackles the Tour de France course by riding the Tour de Force. The Tour de Force is a chance for "regular" people to ride the Tour de France course one week before the race. Johnny Thompson is the only American rider this year and he talks of the race itself and his challenges with preparation.

Ian Stanford put together a remarkable streak of seven straight state of Minnesota state time trial championships. He credits much of his success to focusing on the mental aspects of training and racing. Ian works with the Team Specialized - lululemon | Velocio Sports team. Part one of two.

Matt McNamara is back to finish discussion on the nuances of tapering correctly for a goal event.

Matt McNamara is an Elite coach with a BA in Exercise Physiology with over 20 years competitive racing, team management and coaching experience. Matt is a member of the Sterling Sports Group in Sunnyvale, CA. Matt joins us to talk about how to properly taper for your best time trial.

Colin O'Brien is a recognized expert in bike fit, and he is especially well know for his expertise in proper cleat fit. Colin also provides practical advise on how to choose a cycling specific shoe.

Michael Hutchinson, most recently the author of Faster, the Obsession, Science and Luck behind the World’s Fastest Cyclist is back to talk about the time trials in the upcoming Giro d'Italia, Tour de France and also to bring us up to date on the latest surrounding Fabian Cancellara's interest in attempting cycling's hour record.