Welcome to episode 184 of the Gnar Couch Podshow. We braved rare severe Utah thunderstorms, insane traffic, and stuffed our bikes in Corvettes this weekend to bring you Bienvenido Aguado, who shares everything from his front flip stories to how he manages to keep things fun when the pressure’s on.

As always, there’s some friendly roasting, plenty of self-deprecating humor, and a healthy dose of just figuring it out as we go. We get into what it’s really like to train for Rampage, the weirdness of telling someone your real name at a coffee shop, and weigh good vibes vs podiums. If you’re here for polished interviews, you’ve taken a wrong turn. But if you want a look at the mountain bike scene that’s raw, real, and maybe a little ridiculous, you’re in the right place.

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Bienvenido Aguado

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00:00 Grateful Encounter at Ranch

06:49 Day Off: Wind and Tattoos

14:30 "Seeking New Challenges in Biking"

18:53 Canyon Gap Run Reflections

24:11 "Determined and Goal-Oriented"

27:01 "Legendary Bike Throw"

33:35 "Reflecting on 2019 Memories"

38:54 Uplifting Mountain Biking Experience

46:39 Rampage Vision: Ryan Rodriguez 

51:22 Passion, Support, and Gratitude

57:26 "Unbreakable Bond and Youthful Spirit"

01:00:44 "Dark Festival Wind Challenges"

01:05:57 "Mountain Biking Community Significance"

01:13:38 "Genuine Guy Praised by Peers"

01:17:27 Conversational Curiosity and Connection

01:20:31 Reflecting on Joining the Show

01:30:10 Balancing Professionalism and Passion

01:33:56 "Future Mountain Biking Podcast Plans"

01:41:27 "Blizz Eyewear Promo Code Offer"

01:42:56 Interview Extended, Article Rescheduled