Phil Gaimon Cycling Podcast

E-Bikes have become a controversial topic among cyclists, parents, and lawmakers. Bike Legal asked me to get everyone up to speed. (Get it? Sorry) 

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Video version: https://youtu.be/K4vr9qWgwxo

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I retired from pro cycling ten years ago, but I still share my exploits and train as much as I can. The questions I get most often are "how much fitness have you lost since the pro days?" And "Are you going back to reclaim the KOM that you first got 8 years ago?"

I came from a world where you train at home, but your race schedule is the real training, so have been pleasantly surprised at the numbers I'm still able to do, with zero race miles in my legs, just doing group rides and workouts on my own, prescribed by my coach since 2014, Frank Overton of Fascat Coaching. 

Frank comes on to give an honest assessment of where my numbers have landed 10 years after retirement, and our approach moving forward, as my goals are still cycling performance, but it's now wrapped in more general health, as we think about how I might be able to perform at 50, or 80.

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Race update and tactical analysis from Omloop and Strade Bianche, men and women. Demi Vollering, Tadej Pogacar start their seasons. Is Tadej beatable, and the usual categories of armchair race organizer, armchair team director, and more!

I pushed myself in every race, every workout, every interval, but the Mauna Kea episode got me thinking about the handful of times where it was another level--where I had more to lose or gain, and I not only emptied the tank, but I left a piece of myself on the road. This video goes through those very special occasions.

Video version https://youtu.be/DYuM85nVOgU

Breakaway tactics are complicated so let me BREAK it down for you (get it? Sorry). Basically, it's international diplomacy except bike teams, negotiated at 160 BPM. That's why it goes wrong so often.

Phil has a goal to be more interdisciplinary in cycling and brings on multi-time U.S. national cyclocross champion and commentator Jeremy Powers to summarize the cyclocross season, Olympic status, storylines, and upcoming news. 

3:31 Season recap, winners and losers
12:00 MVDP
17:00 Season highlights
28:30 Winter Olympic CX update

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My journalism degree finally pays off after 20 years, and I have the honor of breaking the course for the LA2028 Olympic Road Race. As a local who knows all of these roads, the course has my full endorsement. I hate to admit it, but I couldn't have any better myself.

This podcast in video: https://youtu.be/NOnoHdb8HaI

Mulholland video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j_dy-HhH-A

Rock Store video
https://youtu.be/21ErPkGVCPY

Hollywood Sign
https://youtu.be/SuH_M_Jqn4Q

Griffith Park KOM
https://youtu.be/SuH_M_Jqn4Q

This episode gives a breakdown of the 2026 racing season so far. What should we react to? What are we overreacting to? Tadej casually training while Remco win and Jonas crashes in training. We'll get into the race results for Tour Down Under and UAE Tour.

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Clothing, Gloves, Socks by The Black Bibs Custom @starlightapparel @theblackbibs
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Saddles Pro https://www.pro-bikegear.com/us/ @pro_bikegear
Wheels Arcaris https://www.pandapodium.cc/product/arcaris-8848-climbers-wheelset/
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Crotch happy thanks to Chamois Buttr @chamoisbuttr https://www.chamoisbuttr.com/ (PHIL25 for a discount)
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Hydration/Supplements by First Endurance @firstendurance https://firstendurance.com/
Ketones ⁨@KetoneAid⁩  http://ketoneaid.com/
4iii Power Meter: https://4iiii.com @4iiiicom
Mobile Bike Shop @velofixlosangeles https://www.velofix.com/locations/greater-los-angeles/
Bike would be stolen if not for Ottolock @ottodesignworks http://ottodesignworks.com/ (PHILSENTME for a discount)
Silca Chain Lube/Sealant @silca_velo https://silca.cc/ (PHILSENTME for 10% off)
Kenda Tires @kendatire https://www.kendatire.com/ (PHILSENTME for 15% off)
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Stay (and ride) at my house in Mexico: http://www.maravillanayarit.com/casa-phi
Stay (and ride) at my house in Big Bear https://www.doormatvr.com/properties/available/details/20615-new-cute-wspa-dogs-ok-the-wilderness-haven?whiteLabel=162

Podcast: 
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Want to support me and my show? 
Patreon here: http://patreon.com/PhilGaimon

Ride with me at Phil's Fondo in Malibu, CA: https://www.philsfondo.com/
Or my Gravel Event April in Lone Pine, CA: www.whiskeytangofondo.com

Donate to Sierra Club:
https://act.sierraclub.org/donate/rc_connect__campaign_designform?id=7013q000002NxclAAC

My Recovery Product: https://www.icelegs.com
Cookie Merch, Fondo, and Books: https://www.philsfondo.com/shop
Order my Cookies: https://www.philscookies.com

Follow Me!
https://www.instagram.com/philgaimon
https://www.strava.com/pros/6188
My website: http://www.philgaimon.com

State Bicycles: https://www.statebicycle.com/ @statebicycleco
Clothing, Gloves, Socks by The Black Bibs Custom @starlightapparel @theblackbibs
https://tbbcustom.com/ https://www.theblackbibs.com/
Shimano parts and Shoes @rideshimano https://bike.shimano.com/
Saddles Pro https://www.pro-bikegear.com/us/ @pro_bikegear
Wheels Arcaris https://www.pandapodium.cc/product/arcaris-8848-climbers-wheelset/
Bars/Components: Panda Podium @pandapodium.official

VIAIR Air compressors: https://viairbike.com/
@Insta360 X5 and GO Ultra are on sale for holidays!
UPDATED: code PHILSENTME GO Ultra: https://store.insta360.com/product/go-ultra?utm_term=PHILSENTME
Computer/Heart Rate/Kickr/Pedals by Wahoo @wahoofitnessofficial https://www.wahoofitness.com/
invisiFRAME! https://invisiframe.avln.me/c/TVlujQidQrDl @invisiframe PHILSENTME
In Case of Emergency call Bike Legal @bike_legal https://bikelegalfirm.com/
Crotch happy thanks to Chamois Buttr @chamoisbuttr https://www.chamoisbuttr.com/ (PHILSENTME for a discount)
Therabody Discount with link https://www.therabody.com/discount/PhilGaimon @therabody
First Month of Coaching FREE on Fascat App https://tinyurl.com/4naj6bum @fascatcoaching
Ekoi Eyewear @ekoicycling (PHILSENTME discount) https://www.ekoi.com/en-us/415-eyewear
Automatic Discount for Whoop: https://join.whoop.com/philsentme @whoop
Hydration/Supplements by First Endurance @firstendurance https://firstendurance.com/
Ketones ⁨@KetoneAid⁩  http://ketoneaid.com/
4iii Power Meter: https://4iiii.com @4iiiicom
Mobile Bike Shop @velofixlosangeles https://www.velofix.com/locations/greater-los-angeles/
Bike would be stolen if not for Ottolock @ottodesignworks http://ottodesignworks.com/ (PHILSENTME for a discount)
Silca Chain Lube/Sealant @silca_velo https://silca.cc/ (PHILSENTME for 10% off)
Kenda Tires @kendatire https://www.kendatire.com/ (PHILSENTME for 15% off)
Lazer Helmets @lazersport (PHILSENTME for 15% off) lazersport.us/PHILSENTME

Stay (and ride) at my house in Mexico: http://www.maravillanayarit.com/casa-phi
Stay (and ride) at my house in Big Bear https://www.doormatvr.com/properties/available/details/20615-new-cute-wspa-dogs-ok-the-wilderness-haven?whiteLabel=162

Follow up from last week's episode with some clarifications, reactions, and news takes from the week that nobody else seems to be saying.

00:00 Privateer Reflections
13:30 Hincapie Team
21:00 Yates thoughts