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Back by popular demand, the boys are joined by Punk Rock Dan for a fun conversation that covers a number of topics including… 

• Returning to exercise after respiratory illness.
• How martial arts & scuba training can help you better handle a crash.
• A recount of their recently broken bikes and the planned replacements.
• A few bike theft stories and suggestions to help avoid getting your bike stolen.
• Punk Rock Dan’s experience doing “The 12 Hour Walk”

Returning to Exercise After Respiratory Illness:
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/how-long-should-i-wait-after-the-flu-before-resuming-exercise

Wim Hoff Breathing :
https://youtu.be/6l1u9RHELjI

Guerilla Gravity Smash (Josh’s new bike):
https://ridegg.com/collections/the-smash

Specialized Stumpjumper (Mike’s new bike):
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/stumpjumper

The 12 Hour Walk:
https://12hourwalk.com/

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Exercise physiologist and avid cyclist, Andrew “Wolfman” Wolf, joins the MCP and dives (in a practical and easy to understand way) into the intricacies of the science of cycling.  You know, things like hydration, lactate production, and glycogen depletion. From exploring how these factors affect cycling performance to discussing the latest research and training methods, Wolfman provides a comprehensive look at what it takes to increase your performance and fun on a bike.   With a focus on evidence-based information and practical tips, this podcast is perfect for both serious and recreational cyclists who want to understand the science behind their sport and improve their performance. Whether you're looking to optimize your cadence, fine-tune your biomechanics, or learn more about the teleoanticipation system, this podcast is howlin’ for you!

Lactate production advantageous to cycling performance and teleoanticipation system: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15831059/

Cycling biomechanics and cadence: https://www.physio-pedia.com/Cycling_Biomechanics

Best toilet/bidet ever: https://www.totousa.com/washlet

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This week the boys are joined by Neil “Cowboy” Stitzer, the current Trails Program Coordinator for Pima County, Arizona.  Cowboy helps to manage the design, build, and maintenance of 150 miles of amazing trails throughout Southwest Arizona.  He is an accomplished mountain biker himself and has a wealth of knowledge about all things trails-related.  During the episode he walks us through how trails are conceived, funded, land-acquired, designed, ground truthed, cleared for biological & cultural assessments, built, and maintained.  Early in the podcast he highlights a few of the new machines he uses to build trails (the Sweco 480 Trail Dozer and John Deere 17g Mini-Excavator).  Bonus - at the end of this podcast - the boys read a script written by OpenAI’s ChapGPT engine about “why all mountain bikers should donate either time &/or money to trails advocacy”.  Come on down to listen and learn from Cowboy AND get a little glimpse at our future as AI becomes a bigger part of our lives.

Interested in donating or volunteering? Send him an email: [email protected]

Pima County Trails & Trailheads
https://webcms.pima.gov/cms/One.aspx?portalId=169&pageId=28083

Trail Building Machines - Sweco 480 Trail Dozer & John Deere 17g Mini-Excavator
https://www.swecoproducts.com/equipments/480-trail-dozer/
https://www.deere.com/en/excavators/compact-excavators/17g-excavator/

“The Best Trails Ever” = Ridgeline & Wild Burro - per Neil
https://www.trailforks.com/trails/ridgeline-trail/
https://www.trailforks.com/trails/wild-burro/

Colorado 14ers
https://www.14ers.com/php14ers/14ers.php

Desert Trails - Designing & Building Trails In a Harsh & Demanding Environment
https://webcms.pima.gov/UserFiles/Servers/Server_6/File/Government/Natural%20Resources%20Parks%20and%20Recreation/Master%20Plans%20and%20Manuals/Desert-Trails-Design-Manual.pdf

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Mark Flint, OG mountain biker and founder of Southwest Trail Solutions, is a seasoned trail builder and outdoor enthusiast. In his podcast, he shares his wealth of knowledge and experience in riding, designing, and building sustainable trails for a variety of outdoor recreation activities. From technical tips and tricks to insights into the environmental impact of trail building, Mark provides valuable insights for both professional trail builders and outdoor enthusiasts. His passion for the great outdoors and commitment to preserving natural spaces shines through in this episode. Tune in for an interesting journey into the world of trail building.

Southwest Trail Solutions:
https://swtrailsolutions.com/

Pima County Trailheads and Trails:
https://webcms.pima.gov/government/natural_resources_parks_and_recreation/trails_and_paths/

National Mountain Bicycling Strategic Action Plan-BLM: https://www.ntc.blm.gov/krc/uploads/320/Mountain%20Bike%20Strategic%20Plan.pdf

PTSD Support Programs for Veterans:
https://www.ptsd.va.gov/

Horse's ear positions and what they mean:
https://www.horseillustrated.com/horse-ear-position

Desert Trails - Designing & Building Trails In a Harsh & Demanding Environment:  https://webcms.pima.gov/UserFiles/Servers/Server_6/File/Government/Natural%20Resources%20Parks%20and%20Recreation/Master%20Plans%20and%20Manuals/Desert-Trails-Design-Manual.pdf

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This week the boys are joined by Ian Abbott (aka Ian-Balls, aka the Dogfather of Premi) owner of Premises Park, one of the country’s premier indoor and “all wheels” freestyle parks. Premises is located in Tucson, Arizona and offers a variety of obstacles for bikes, skateboards, scooters, and rollerblades to use. The park is open to the public and offers lessons, camps and private sessions for those who want to improve their skills. Ian is a solid guy who has given much to extreme sports. You don’t wanna miss this episode.

Premises Park: https://www.premisespark.com

Liam Pace: https://www.instagram.com/liampace_/

Kevin Peraza: https://www.instagram.com/kevinperaza/

Hookit Sports Sponsorship Analytics: https://hookit.com/

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Tara “Sonny” Alcantara, Owner/Lead Guide/Head Coach of Home Grown MTB joins LaLa & the boys to explore the unique experience of running a mountain bike tour company. For 20 years, she’s put her heart and soul into the mountain bike community gathering credentials that include Certified Personal Trainer, Wilderness First Responder, and PMBIA Certified Mountain Bike Instructor, not to mention capturing several downhill podiums. Her first love is gravity riding and she’s dedicated countless advocacy hours as a past President of TORCA (Tucson Off-Road Cyclists and Activists). Listen in to find out what’s new at Home Grown, their exciting list of 2023 events, and Tara’s favorite bike parks in Western US and Canada, including heli-drops in Whistler, B.C. Lastly, her extensive experiences with trail building and maintenance provide great insights for MCP listeners around the globe.

Home Grown Mountain Biking Tours: https://homegrownmtb.com/

Tucson Off-Road Cyclists and Activists (TORCA): https://torca.org/

Retallack Mountain Biking: https://www.retallack.com/mountain-biking/

Silverstar Mountain Resort: https://www.skisilverstar.com/

Whistler Mountain Bike Park: https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/Explore-The-Resort/Activities-and-Events/Whistler-Mountain-Bike-Park/Whistler-Mountain-Bike-Park

AngelFire Bike Park: https://www.angelfireresort.com/activities/summer-activities/bike-park/

Mt Lemmon Trails: https://www.mtbproject.com/directory/8007024/mt-lemmon

Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance (helicopter insurance) Plans: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/travel-insurance/medical-evacuation-coverage/

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In this episode, the boys are joined by Shaughn “Buzz” Nelson, prior state champ, and survivor of a serious mid-ride bull attack.  Buzz is a funny dude who has great stories and shares a few of them in the episode.  He is a lifelong cyclist who’s on Tucson’s infamous Team Rhino and previously rode for ProFlex, he was a member of a touring new wave band, and has been found guilty, on multiple occasions, of riding with a bluetooth speaker.  This fun episode ends with a brief public service announcement reminding our listeners to apply sunscreen inside their ears.  You’ll like Buzz. So, check this episode out. Oh, and here’s some links… 

Team Rhino on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/2820

Bob Roll: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Roll

Bob Ross: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Ross

Difference between a bull & a steer: https://a-z-animals.com/blog/steer-vs-bull/

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Ben “Bubbles” Chandler, owner of Ben’s Bikes, joins the podcast and shares some extraordinary stories and insightful perspectives on biking (like explaining ebike categories or aero testing the wind resistance of his beard).  Ben is a retired Air Force veteran who describes himself as a “peddler” of anything with 2 wheels who’s on a mission to help other people be successful.  His name has become synonymous with biking across Arizona and beyond.  He was the head coach of the Vail (AZ) School’s Mountain Bike Team for 7 years and is currently the Assistant Race Director for the Arizona Cycling Association (ACA).  At the shop or on the trails, Ben has a unique skill of finding solutions with an emphasis on education for every skill level and type of rider. Tune in to learn more about what it means to “Ride at the Speed of Fun ”.  And if you find yourself in Southern Arizona, be sure to stop in at the shop and say hi to Ben! 

Bens Bikes in Tucson, Az. 

https://www.bensbikestucson.com/

Bens Bikes in Sequim, Wa. 

https://bensbikessequim.com/

Arizona Cycling Association

https://arizonacycling.org/

Tons of info on e-bikes: 

https://www.peopleforbikes.org/topics/electric-bikes

The Ultimate Guide to All Things Aero:

https://www.bicycling.com/skills-tips/a22107504/aerodynamic-definition-in-cycling/

5 Reason To Support Your Local Bike Shop

https://www.redbull.com/gb-en/why-you-should-support-local-bike-shop

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Mike “Dr. Check-Eye” Mucker (the literal definition of an O.G. mountain biker) joins the boys for a friendly chat about mountain biking and advocacy from Pennsylvania to Arizona.  Dr. Check Eye is the original founder of LHORBA (Laurel Highlands On & Off Road Bicycling Association) and a current board member for SDMB (Sonoran Desert Mountain Bicyclists).  He has great energy and a ton of knowledge about mountain bike history, gear, locations, and advocacy.  Tune in and you will not be disappointed. 

Links from this episode… 

• SDMB: sonorandesertmountainbicyclists.wildapricot.org
• LHORBA: lhorba.org
• TORCA: torca.org 

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Derek “McLovin” Regan joins Magellan and La La to discuss his adventures mountain biking in California, Arizona, and Washington.  His tale begins racing downhill on a Huffy in Big Bear, CA and spans to racing Enduro in the PNW today.  He walks through his set-ups and describes the PNW trails and bike parks.  He also helps LaLa strategize for her first Enduro race (which she won).  Also, please disregard the stories on how to rent a bike for free.  We dig McLovin.  So will you.

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