In one of the most entertaining episodes we've ever recorded, we chat with 12x National Champion and Professional Cyclist, Peta Mullens about the ins and outs of being Australian, how she inspired an entire kit line for ATLWMN, the difference between bogans and rednecks, racing in Europe, finding the American crit racing scene, being a travel wife, how to be a great brand ambassador, running a women’s team for over a decade and transitioning to privateering. This episode is jam-packed with hilarious content and commentary. Enjoy mate!

In this one-on-one episode, Nikki and Chad recap their hectic week as Speed Week kicks off and Aperitivo Hour ensues. They discuss their overall marketing strategy for Athens' Twilight, as well as their execution on a new kind of sponsorship model. They are off to Traka this week, so check back for updates and make sure you say hi if you will be at the race in Girona, Spain!

In this episode we dig deep into the world of athletic performance with Co-Founder and Chief Performance Officer, Dan Cohen, of Human Powered Health. We talk about everything from fueling for sport to how you train in the dead winter in Minnesota. We discuss the future of Human Powered Health facilities, the business of performance optimization, the difference between men and women when it comes to performance testing, and a bit about longevity. Nikki and Dan realize they are from the same small town in Massachusetts and agree to meet in Grafton and put Nikki through the ringer of VO2 Max testing while Chad watches in amusement. Find a Human Powered Health testing location near you. Enjoy.

In this week’s one-on-one, we start with whether being a parent should be a factor in what to look for in leadership – yikes. More importantly, MG won a criterium after having a bad day, what others don’t see makes success, what the pressure to perform means, how if you want to be successful, it’s a lot of work, that anonymous cycling memes are for cowards and hot take: World Tour pro cycling if boring thanks to the “Big Two.” Also, we go deep on our kit design process, creative collaboration, Tachyon Surge, logo placement strategy, how logos and design fit on a female body, its fashion design, basically. Chad slipped a disc!, Basso Palta gravel bike is the best ever, a doctor’s recommendation to just give up cycling, getting racked like medieval times, the disappointment of an injury before a big event (the Traka), more about being your biggest health advocate, The Pitt is great except the operate without masks on, our Aperitivo party at The Studio, what’s better than a Pisan at the door, Peta Mullins dominating the ATLPTN, and our big Athens Twilight Criterium plans. Whew, it’s a hard-hitting one-on-one TBH.

This week’s guest is Christian Ries, the founder and CEO of The Perlant – Atlanta’s hottest private membership club. We chat with Christian about listening to pods at 3X, using a deep pause, the nicest thing anyone’s ever done for you, what to do when you lose everything, how mom’s always know what you’d be good at, taking the Level 1 Sommelier test while ignoring guys from Tallahassee, how The Perlant came together over a few bottles of wine, why private members clubs are so popular, building a client base on warm referrals and alignment of values, and hiring smart people. We go deep on the CEO’s responsibility to focus on culture/values and  we ask him to choose between golf or wine (yikes). And of course, Nikki makes a request to add shrimp cocktail to The Perlant menu.

In this one-on-one episode, Nikki and Chad debate the importance of April Fool's Day, review the MTB trails in Anniston Alabama for Lifetime's new race, running with professionals, the sad passing of George Foreman and his impact on Nikki's appliance collection, our reviews of recent shows, the state of social media's impact on youth, and a discussion of Vision Boards vs. Action Boards. This episode is packed with thoughts and reviews.

This week, we’re joined by Brendan Quirk — CEO of USA Cycling and founder of CompetitiveCyclist.com, the largest online cycling retailer in the U.S. In this insightful and wide ranging conversation, Brendan shares stories from his hometown rides in Little Rock, weighs in on America’s growing dominance in international cycling, Olympic medal goals for 2028, and we discuss how collegiate programs are an important but complicated part of USA Cycling. We also dive into the origin story of Competitive Cyclist, the strategies behind its explosive growth, and Brendan’s take on why today’s entrepreneurs may be chasing the wrong goals.

In this one-on-one episode, Nikki and Chad reflect on the start of COVID 5 years ago this week, express huge gratitude for all of the birthday wishes, recap some new restaurant finds in Inman Park, fawn over Walton Goggins' Hudson Valley AD interview, discuss pop-culture shows and movies like Severance and Anora, and announce a new and exciting partnership with Basso Bikes.

This week’s guest is fellow podcaster Aaron Lutze. He’s the co-founder of the Second Nature, a pod focused on the business of outdoors along with his co-host Dylan Bowman. Aaron is a brand and marketing expert with experience at Red Bull and Oura. We talk about signing Kate Courtney as a junior, unique interview strategies, discoverability versus loyalty, building mountain bike skills, having a plan B, athletes as creators, quality over quantity, and “save it for the pod” moments. We go deep on what today’s athletes should be focused on: adding value, building a community, and ultimately – relationships are what matters.

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On this week's one-on-one, Nikki and Chad keep it short and talk about the best martini and shrimp cocktail in Boise, their experience at the FSU Seminole 100, Gucci photoshoots, upcoming podcast guests, how Athen's Twilight is a must-see event, the launch of new partnerships, Chad's 50th birthday plans, and an incredible keynote speaker, Shawn Achor. Don't forget to like, subscribe and share!