In this episode, Stuart sits down with Mitch for an intimate deep dive into how an everyday athlete builds an extraordinary life around the bike. You’ll hear how Mitch went from thinking road bikes were “for old people” to riding 11 straight years of Lotoja, finishing with the lead group in Masters 35B with a 9:10 time, and what he’s learned along the way about training without a formal plan, early-morning discipline, and using Strava segments to chase that 1% better every day. Mitch shares how riding with his dad shaped both his cycling and their relationship, how he balances big rides with being a loan officer, husband, and dad of three, why loyalty and positivity are his core values, and the power of team community to make suffering on the bike something you actually look forward to.