Dr Andy Pruitt had a vision 30 years ago of combining sports medicine with performance testing at the University of Colorado. Today CU Boulder holds a brand new 27,000 sq foot sports medicine/performance center. We'll be doing a weekly show presented by the CU Sports Medicine & Performance Center beginning Thursday November 12. Dr Pruitt joins us today for an introduction of the show and to provide background on the world class treatment and training facility.

Road Bike Action Magazine Editor Neil Shirley created Gravelpalooza as a way to give back to cycling. He put his stamp on the event by making it a mixture of both tough, challenging riding and a whole lot of fun! The event was a great success and Neil is already planning the 2016 edition.

This is the first edition of Slopeside - our new show featuring US Ski Team member and avid cyclist Steven Nyman. Nyman is a three time winner of the infamous Val Gardena downhill. He took 4th place at last spring's World Championships in the downhill and finished the season ranked 6th in the World Cup. Today we talk about a variety of topics including what makes a good coach, the mental skills required to come back from injury, what makes Val Gardena special and more. We'll have updates from Steven throughout the World Cup season.

The Taiwan KOM features a climb which begins at 0 meters elevation at the Pacific Ocean and finishes in the rarified air of 3,275 meters. The final 8 km AVERAGES 17%. Road Bike Action Magazine editor Neil Shirley has had this ride on his bucket list since he heard of the race a few years ago. Neil shares his incredible story from the 2015 event.

Annick Chalier interviews Lindsay Jackson who checks in from Maui where she recently competed in the XTERRA World Championships.

Dave checks in from Cincinnati, OH following an amazing weekend of cyclocross racing.

Athletes Lounge teammates Annick Chalier, Jenny Greeve and Sara Schmitt join us for a report on the CX fun had in Bend, OR Halloween Weekend

Today we focus on all things gravel! Road Bike Action Magazine Assistant Editor Michael White discusses everything from gravel bike geometry, new models and tires to the essential items for your gravel bike tool bag.

Ian had a busy October! Following a two week break with family in Oregon, Boswell took part in a 'meet the new team members' camp in London then traveled to Japan to both race and tour. He's now back in Nice preparing for next month's team training camp.

Part one of our two part interview with Rebecca Rusch. In this installment Dave and Rebecca discuss her development through the early years of her athletic career and the determination she had to reach the highest level of her sport.