This episode is sponsored by Formula 369. New customers use code "MITCH" for a discount: https://formula369.com/mitchboyer2

Filmmaker and ex-pro cyclist Angus Morton joins us to talk about making cycling films, working with his brother Lachlan, and how storytelling shapes the sport. This one getts pretty nerdy, so buckle up. Oh, and we also talk about dry-scooping baking soda.

GUEST LINKS

Instagram (@thatisgus) https://www.instagram.com/thatisgus/

Instagram (@hereorthereabouts) https://www.instagram.com/hereorthereabouts/

YouTube (@Thereabouts) https://www.youtube.com/@Thereabouts

Website https://www.thereabouts.co/

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00:00 Intro and show setup

10:39 Angus's creative approach

21:18 Identity and personal transformation

31:57 Comfort with change and process

42:36 Working with cycling brands

53:14 Nonlinear storytelling insights

1:03:53 Using emotion in narrative

1:11:50 Listener Question: Dry Scooping Baking Soda?

1:23:33 Listener Question: How do you stay true to yourself when working with large brands?

1:32:02 Listener Question: How to deal with stressful projects?

1:44:03 Listener Question: How do you manage client deliverables?

1:52:08 Should new creators start with short-form content?

2:07:19 Putting content into the world and taking feedback

He's one of the few Bike-niche YouTubers qualified to design experiments, and his data don't lie. Today we are joined by Nolan (The Bike Sauce). He teaches Mechanical Engineering by day at University, and rides gravel by night... or actually just whenever. We answer listener questions about the Specialized Future Shock and frame compliance and even learn a little about drone photography.

GUEST LINKS

Instagram (@thebikesauce) https://www.instagram.com/thebikesauce/

YouTube (@TheBikeSauce) https://www.youtube.com/thebikesauce

Strava (Nolan Tsuchiya) https://www.strava.com/athletes/9862563

Website https://www.thebikesauce.com

CALLER LINKS

Sandro (@bikecircles) https://www.instagram.com/bikecircles/

Trent (@trent.siggard) https://www.instagram.com/trent.siggard/

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00:00 Intro

01:33 How did you get into YouTube?

04:43 "Rules" that make a cyclist

06:12 Bike racing as a non-racer

07:38 Why do you ride bikes?

14:58 Dealing with burnout as a creator with a full-time job

19:01 Time for listener questions!

20:30 Listener Question: Should I move to Europe for University so I can ride bikes more?

27:37 Nolan's path to teaching Mechanical Engineering

31:19 The perils of teaching on YouTube

34:49 Listener Question: Should I remove my Specialized Future Shock?

43:29 Listener Question: Should I get a road bike or a fast gravel bike?

54:07 Should Content Creators get a drone?

1:01:44 Group rides or solo rides?

1:07:58 The Bike Sauce Hangout Ride

1:11:59 Listener Question: How do you measure frame compliance?

1:19:36 How Nolan designs his experiments

1:25:01 Cycling Court: Gravel Bike vs Mountain Bike

Luke and Rachel might be the strongest cycling couple in LA. Despite being incredibly friendly and unassuming, they strike fear into all who see them on a group ride. I'm a big fan.

GUEST LINKS

Instagram (@luke_palter) https://www.instagram.com/luke_palter/

Instagram (@rachel_lauren1) https://www.instagram.com/rachel_lauren1/

YouTube (@chin_cam) https://www.youtube.com/@chin_cam

Strava (Luke) https://www.strava.com/athletes/54942606

Strava (Rachel) https://www.strava.com/athletes/23825481

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00:00 Intro

00:42 Nerdy camera stuff

02:15 Introducing Luke and Rachel

03:14 Starting the hunt for KOM/QOMs

06:05 Zwift racing

15:50 Mitch vs Hambini

17:57 Listener Question: What's your favorite segment regardless of the result?

22:55 How many Strava Crowns do you have?

26:02 Is drafting okay when going for a QOM/KOM?

33:26 Listener Question: What was your most challenging QOM/KOM?

39:02 Mitch's worst trophy

40:09 Is it okay to wear club clothes without training at the club?

41:44 Aero or Lightweight bike?

45:20 What's your ideal segment length?

53:30 Are you going back to reclaim the crowns you lost?

59:05 Goals for the new year

1:03:32 Cycling Court: How do you Pronounce KOM/QOM?

We got road.toads here this week! Buckle up for an hour of gold with your favorite cyclist on Instagram. We talk about crit racing, gravel racing, track racing, and rebelling against your mom. Spoiler alert: his dream sponsor is not as crazy as it seems.

GUEST LINKS

Instagram (@road.toads) https://www.instagram.com/road.toads/

TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@road.toads

Strava (Riley Dao 🛣️🐸) https://www.strava.com/athletes/30761613

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00:00 Intro

01:09 Relationship status

05:27 Earliest memory on the bike

07:54 Sneaking out of the house to race crits

10:47 His cycling evolution

17:03 Listener Question: How did you come up with your handle?

21:28 First viral video

24:11 There's a third toad now

27:30 Listener Question: How do you plan a cycling vacation?

29:20 The best thing about Italy

37:22 Carboard Box vs Bike Bag

39:49 Trains vs Renting a Car in Europe

43:07 Training to ride in the Alps

50:56 What's your favorite road.toads video?

52:18 Should Mitch ride track?

54:33 Convincing Mom to let him race after breaking his neck

57:51 "Making it"

1:00:53 Who is your dream sponsor?

1:10:14 Cycling Court: Track Cyclists vs Crit Bros

David aka DA PECOK opens up about falling out of love with cycling, and how he got the spark back. We answer listener questions about tipping your mechanic, disc brakes vs rim brakes, and what you should buy first if you want to get into bike racing.

GUEST LINKS

Instagram (@da_pecok) https://www.instagram.com/da_pecok/

Strava (DA PECOK 🦚) https://www.strava.com/athletes/1414725

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00:00 Intro

00:51 How did you become DA Pecok?

02:05 Getting into fixed-gear bikes

03:23 A $600 road bike?

05:40 Transitioning to road cycling

08:16 Favorite and least favorite bikes

09:03 Pecok's dream bike

10:59 Tire Talk

12:57 Custom steel bike

15:50 Listener Question: How much do I tip my mechanic?

22:27 How to communicate with mechanics

26:28 Listener Questions: Rim brakes or disc brakes?

27:58 Carbon rim brakes

32:15 Favorite upgrades

35:18 How to fall in love with cycling again

38:19 Mitch's only road race experience

41:08 Listener Question: What equipment do I need to start racing?

44:14 Are road cycling shoes worth it?

52:41 Gravel racing

53:37 Advice to new cyclists

57:15 Cycling Court: Tubes vs Tubeless

Carla Northy, Mitch's friend and bike fitter, answers listener questions about solving knee pain, when to get a bike fit, choosing the right saddle, and more. If you want to work with Carla, her details are below. Thanks for calling in!

GUEST LINKS

Instagram (@cmnorthy) https://www.instagram.com/cmnorthy/

Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/17723283

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00:00 Intro

00:29 How do you define yourself as a cyclist?

01:37 Spicy Gravel take

06:13 Listener Question: How many bikes are too many for a bike fit?

06:58 Who fits the bike fitter?

11:45 Science vs art of bike fitting

13:30 Most common bike fit mistake (as a client)

17:45 Listener Question: How often do people have the wrong size bike?

23:58 Integrated handlebars and bike fits

27:03 Big tip for finding the right saddle

32:07 Listener Question: How can I slam the stem?

40:46 Should all cyclists go to the gym?

42:13 Listener Question: Can a bike fit make me a better climber?

47:44 Listener Question: Fixing knee and perineum pain

54:32 Is weightlifting actually bad for you?

58:48 Good physical therapy is torture?

59:50 Why tiny adjustments make a big difference

1:02:42 When should you get a bike fit?

1:03:56 Carla's bike fit gave Mitch an extra 50 Watts!

1:05:38 Listener Question: Cyclocross vs mountain bike fit

1:13:51 Our spicy takes on bike racing

1:20:25 Listener Question: When is it time to get a new fit?

1:28:42 A common misconception about bike fits

1:32:48 Cycling Court: Does crank length matter?

In this week's episode my wife, Valerie Navarro confesses she's ready to start biking again, but she has a few notes. We dive into what it's like to be a beginner cyclist, riding for epic views, and answer a listener's question about dangerous rides.

GUEST LINKS

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisisval/

Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/74059034

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00:00 Intro

01:21 What did you think when you first saw me in Lycra?

03:35 Val's Cannondale Synapse

05:53 First ride to Griffith Observatory

07:03 Riding to see beautiful places

09:54 Listener Question: Filming with an iPhone on a bike

18:50 Listener Question: How was your hospital visit?

27:05 Earliest memory on the bike?

31:22 Listener Question: How to deal with dangerous rides as a partner or spouse

35:39 What's the ride that's made you the most nervous?

39:29 Dad's bike accident

41:47 The best place to ride in the world according to my Mom

43:00 Why Val wants to start cycling again

43:55 Advice to non-cycling spouses

49:21 The Toughest Cycling Court Case Yet

51:17 Val's Cycling Gripes

54:25 The Cool Down

Say hello to Host of La Platica, Sebastian Robles (@ayyysebas), a man so talented that he got sponsored before he even had a bike! In this episode, we share our hot takes on cycling fashion and loud ratchet hubs. I also put Sebas in a tough spot - he has to choose between his beloved S-Works Tarmac and the new Colnago aero bike. Make sure you're clipped in because it’s gonna be a wild ride! See what I did there? Oh yeah.

GUEST LINKS

Main Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ayyysebas/

Cycling Instagram https://www.instagram.com/biciboysebas/

Strava

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@laplaticapodcast

https://attaquercycling.com/collections/new-arrivals

Use Code CR-FRIENDS15 for 15% off site wide

da_pecok! https://www.instagram.com/da_pecok/

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00:00 Intro

00:33 Sponsored before getting a bike

02:16 How Sebas got into cycling

05:38 Getting into content creation

08:12 3 Marathons a year

09:55 Meeting each other on a group ride

14:47 The AMG of road bikes

18:17 Hairdressers HATE this one thing

21:00 Dream retirement job

23:54 Sebas wants to be a Firefighter

29:19 Listener Question: Zipp vs Roval Wheels

36:20 Listener Question: Do you need white shoes and socks to be a real cyclist?

43:39 da_pecok appreciation time

46:06 Finding the version of cycling that fits you

47:35 Cycling fashion

49:58 Shaved legs?

57:10 Listener Question: Socks over or under winter bibs?

1:03:00 Is it ever okay to mismatch kit?

1:09:37 Listener question: How do you learn to ride a bike?

1:22:25 Cycling Court: Specialized vs Colnago

1:29:40 The Cool Down: Hello Maui

Alex Colorito is a frequent collaborator with Safa Brian, as both a camera operator and occasional bike mechanic. Today we answer listener questions about how to get good content during fast group rides, why road cyclists are sometimes stuck up, and Alex divulges some secrets behind why Safa’s videos always look so crispy.

The Tom Pidcock Tuna descent we talk about

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99wJn5QBvyg

“Trust” Dolomites film Alex talked about

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJhAsOKg5KM

GUEST LINKS

YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@alexcolorito

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alex_colorito/

Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/54311802

Got a question? Follow the podcast’s Instagram stories to call in: https://www.instagram.com/howtodropyourfriends/

00:00 Intro

00:39 Street Snowboarding in Minnesota

03:52 Working on his own bikes

09:32 Building a bike for Safa

11:00 How did you meet Safa?

11:57 Alex's love of Tuna pt. 1

18:41 Alex's first road bike

21:59 First ride down Tuna on a road bike

23:09 Descending tips

28:59 Listener Call: What do you do when a friend invites you on a crazy ride?

38:47 Riding in the Pacific North West vs LA

41:55 Gravel bike vs MTB

45:37 Do you ride gravel more than road?

46:26 What personality type makes a good descender?

53:10 Frustrations of filming while cycling

53:40 The Safa camera setup

56:21 How Safa found Alex

1:00:01 Why is Safa quitting cycling for running?

1:03:39 Listener Call: What are road cyclists so stuck up?

1:13:25 Does riding on dirt change you?

1:17:11 Listener Call: How to take pictures on a fast group ride?

1:22:01 Gimbals on action cameras (the secret sauce)

1:25:44 How Alex gets good sound on Safa's descents

1:29:14 Professional video vs content creation

1:32:22 The helmet cam secret

1:40:58 Shooting with Tom Pidcock on Tuna

1:45:50 Cycling Court: The Perfect Tire

1:49:48 Cool Down

Andrew Jackson, a former BMX pro turned drop bar racer, and Tim Riley, the owner and head roaster of Heavy Water Coffee, join the podcast today to answer listener questions about cycling etiquette. We also dive into the life-changing moments that led them to the Lycra life.

**DONATION EVENT**

This Saturday, Jan 18, 2025, at 9 am, We are organizing a cycling donation event at Heavy Water Coffee. I’ll be donating cycling gear and equipment to those who lost their belongings in the recent Los Angeles fires. It’s open to everyone, whether you lost items to the fires, have extra gear you want to donate, or just want hang out and chat about bikes. Hope to see you there!

GUEST LINKS

Andrew YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@SomethingDFRNT

Andrew Instagram https://www.instagram.com/andrewjackson_/

Andrew Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/5911975

Tim Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mittenoriley/

Tim Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/47644594

Heavy Water Instagram https://www.instagram.com/heavywatercoffee/

Got a question? Follow the podcast’s Instagram stories to call in: https://www.instagram.com/howtodropyourfriends/

00:00 Intro

01:04 Roasting my tool wall

02:00 Something DFRNT / Heavy Water Group Ride

03:56 Mitch’s dog gets kicked out

04:47 Mom vs Dad dynamics

07:44 Is compartmentalizing good or bad?

08:55 Riding up Fargo Street in Los Angeles

11:36 2025 Plans

13:22 Listener Call: Can I phone a friend?

16:34 Becoming comfortable talking to the camera

20:32 Choosing to suffer is a gift?

21:59 What excites you as a bike rider?

23:30 Andrew’s BMX adventures

26:00 Chasing the dragon

26:50 Winning against European Pros in Africa

29:43 Listener Call: Do you wave to other cyclists?

40:40 Do you say “Sucking my wheel?”

43:34 Listener Call: Best bike for beginner?

44:33 How Tim got into cycling

53:58 Tim’s first big ride

59:24 Andrew’s transition from BMX to road

1:02:05 The Doctor said Andrew was never gonna ride again

1:12:47 Turning your hobby into a job

1:20:17 Andrew’s experience in the community

1:25:13 Cycling Court

1:29:43 The Cool Down (Status during LA fires, Donation event)