I was reading an article on Cycling Tips about Dr. David Spindler and how he helps pro cyclists in the peloton most notably the former Dimension Data team.

His interview was full of insight in what it was like to work with athletes at the highest level, with their needs and wants against their struggles with normal life.

The idea of how much we as cyclists ignore out mental state as we grind through training and racing really hits home.  Especially when you have responsibilities.  

Take a listen and think about taking care of your mind as begin your 2020 season.

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I dig into the benefits of being tied to a specific brand or staying free of influence. Being able to approach a sponsor by knowing everything there is to know about their product or having the ability to be a candid reviewer are two examples of being tied to a brand or not can bring.

 Also I want to know what goes through your head during those last 5 miles of a hard ride or race?  The things that drive you when your body has thrown in the towel.  

If you want to be on Navigating a Privateer life, email me at [email protected] and we can set up an interview or we can give you an outlet for you race reports.  I want to here and share your stories.

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This weeks podcast is about the term wabi-sabi.  Embracing the beauty of imperfection.  If you have ever seen a run down place or enjoyed an older part of town that has been repurposed you are a fan of wabi-sabi.  Use this as you develop yourself as a racer.  Don't try to chase perfection, the people are just as interested in the journey and all its short comings.

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Finding skills that will help you add value to yourself as you approach sponsors.  Whether its taking pictures or being a personal trainer, you can use these skills to get sponsors.  

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I'm finally back after all of my packing, moving, unpacking, unpacking, and unpacking.  This week I have a Privateer tip on why not to eat a burrito and climb a bike. 
One of my favorite racers and OG freerider passed away.  The Pinkbike article linked here.

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This week I dip my toes into the dangers of the hyped up crowdfunded bike companies of SpeedX and Sick Bicycle Co.  Two companies with completely different paths but in the end the same outcome.  Pinkbike and Cycling tips did great journalism on these stories.

The privateer tip this week is to pick something unique and stick with it.  Do something that will set you apart from the masses on the line then keep with it as trends change, it will help you brand yourself. 

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This episode focuses on Copy.  It's what advertisers use to sell product.  Learning how to create good copy will make you incredibly valuable to sponsors and help them sell product, which in turn will get you better sponsors.  Going through the different levels of copy and how you can utilize them is the key point you, as a privateer, can use to help your career as you grow.

I talk about Morvelo and their amazing advertisements.  They are coming to the US and they are going to bring some amazing product with them.

An awesome story about Justin Williams and his Legion of Las Angeles crushing it at Tulsa Tough.  An awesome read you can check it out here.

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This week I rant about how nature is what makes bikes great and how much I like air.  I also do a news segment that gives privateers takeaways from the Dirty Kanza, Leogang, Fort Willam, and the horrible state of bicycle retail tariff obsession.

The privateer tip for this week is about how you should prepare your mind for long solo days.  Don't let you mind over think your problems and sink you into a depression when you need your body to do work.

Freebooter Racing coaching and season support is now available on Freebooterracing.com

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Hey everyone, sorry for the audio, I did this one all on my iPhone.
This week I tell the story of how I went for a ride and ended up bare assed in the rocks.  I also talk about the new XT and SLX 12 speed drivetrains, and how you should be carful just taking people on rides.  Sometimes they just aren't into it and you let your super enthusiasm wreck your ride and potentialy bicycles for them.

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Here is a quick one on Niki Lauda.  He was one of the greats in Formula One.  He died last week and I felt it he had a story that we can learn from.

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