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Today’s guest hails from the Driftless region of Wisconsin and is a maple syrup farmer. He is the co-founder of Embark Good Maple Energy and we’re sitting here near the start of the Colorado Trail Race which we will both be racing/surviving this year as part of the grand depart. This will be his first bikepacking race and he’s jumping into the deep end of the pool with the CTR.

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(00:00:00) - Podcast Introduction and Sponsor Messages

(00:03:11) - Guest Eric Wininger Introduction and Race Context

(00:05:37) - Embark Maple Energy and Product Discussion

(00:06:38) - Endurance Racing Experience and Mindset

(00:10:04) - Bikepacking Background and Race Preparation

(00:15:16) - Managing Anxiety and Mental Preparation

(00:17:23) - Race Start and Weather Concerns

(00:27:03) - Origin of 'Eric the Fox' and Maple Syrup Farming Background

(00:32:18) - Starting the Farm and Business Challenges

(00:35:32) - Endurance Community and Nutrition Evolution

(00:41:09) - Maple Syrup Production Process Explained

(00:50:19) - Tree Health and Tapping Practices

(00:53:53) - Farm Expansion and Business Philosophy

(00:57:44) - Personal Background and Seasonal Life

(01:05:59) - Mushrooms and Forest Ecology

(01:10:49) - Seasonal Energy and Emotional Cycles

(01:12:43) - Simplifying Off-Grid Living and Solar Power

(01:14:31) - Packaging and Production Process of Embark Maple Energy

(01:20:06) - Local Food Business Incubator and Community

(01:24:08) - Green Tea Caffeine Benefits and Product Usage

(01:27:46) - Concussions and Impact on Focus

(01:30:51) - Endurance Sports as Outlet After Injury

(01:34:02) - Balancing Risk and Safety in Endurance Riding

(01:37:46) - Bike Setup and Equipment for the Race

(01:44:18) - Unexpected Challenges Before the Race

(01:48:21) - Life Changes and Purpose Outdoors

(01:51:26) - Using Embark in Extreme Weather

(01:53:44) - Race Nutrition and Sleep Strategy

(01:57:37) - Rapid Fire Questions and Endurance Superpower

(02:09:32) - Advice for New Endurance Athletes

(02:12:25) - Closing Remarks and Podcast Support Info

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