Kirk, Jon and George record live at Lake Sammamish State Park and talk about the numbers, metrics and technology you NEED to get fast.

George returns to the Pacific Northwest and shares some highlights and learnings from his trip. The discussion then turns to how training changes with the seasons and what new skills can be developed despite inclement weather.

Kirk and Jon check in with George one last time before he returns home. They then provide a quick preview of the topics to be covered over the next several episodes.

Jon and Kirk talk about general nutrition philosophy, on and off bike nutrition differences and mindset when it comes to eating. They also share some personal stories from their cycling pasts and how those inform their dietary choices today.

Jon and Kirk discuss where they have found (and lost) the motivation to ride, how secretly amazing fall and winter riding is in the Pacific Northwest, and the cycling goals they have in store over the next several months.

Jon and Kirk are trailside again, this time to talk about off-road riding and how it is far less scary (and way more fun) than many people think. George chimes in from Fort Collins, Colorado with a report from the first few days of his road trip.

We have a trailside conversation about essential items we carry with us on our rides and how we go about planning for great adventures.

We have a discussion about how we make riding bikes fun, valuable and inclusive.

We have discussion about the bikes that had us fall in love with cycling and share some insight on how to select one for yourself.