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This one-on-one finds Nikki and Chad in the studio after being stranded in New York for a long weekend. They contemplate how to articulate one-zero-two, that everyone loves DJ, and do a deep dive into the art of William Kentridge, the Frick Collection, and how to avoid long gallery lines. Nikki reveals what she thinks about on long runs - Billy Joel and being thankful. On a related note, they review the Joel documentary, the Tour de Femme, and the USATF championships, where 16-year-olds are breaking world records. Lastly, they take on the Sidney Sweeney Has Great Jeans controversy, how it’s part of a new divisive brand strategy, whether it could apply to cycling brands (yes = Lance), and how David’s protein bars are not violating anti-trust through frozen cod.

In this week’s episode, we chat with professional cyclist, coach, YouTuber, podcaster, and entrepreneur, Dylan Johnson. We talk about living in Brevard, NC, training in the mountains, group rides, what it means to be a professional cyclist, how he got his start on YouTube, parasocial phenomenon, his big comeback after getting hit by a car and the business of being Dylan Johnson. Get to know the person behind the marketing and content machine;  you don’t want to miss this episode.

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Our guest today had a big influence on us getting to 100 episodes (or just one). Jason Stewart is the co-host of the acclaimed podcast How Long Gone, a cult-favorite show known for its off-the-cuff wit, incisive takes, and perfectly calibrated guest roster, from fashion insiders and musicians to chefs, authors, and cultural disruptors. We jump right into behind-the-scenes pod tech talk, how their audio always sounds so good, strategically planned Chris Black cackle running intervals, the Kimball House – Magic City – Elmyr one-day trifecta, writing off restaurants for petty reasons, whether oysters should be consumed on a cracker, and that vodka is in fact…not vodka. We also get into why Jason hates Google restaurant lists, that Alex Cooper is buttoned up now, the best type of guests to interview, why they don’t do video, pronouncing Bon Iver, whether Justin Bieber is just channeling Ralph Tresvant, Chad drops “Hot Oil” music, Season 4 of The Bear takes with gout analogies, why they say “pause”, riding single speed bikes for life, the HLG Guide to Living shows, and not fearing Benson Boone. Whew.It’s quite the episode, or longest ever and fitting for the 100th. Enjoy.

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This week’s milestone eve episode finds Nikki and Chad in the Studio where it’s sweltering outside and Bieber’s SWAG is on the Sonos. They contemplate standing on business, creative rabbit holes, and where Summer ranks amongst the four seasons. There’s a deep dive into the first week of the Tour de France, how normal humans evaluate success, MVDP’s monumental efforts, how Vingegaard is going through it, why Pogaçar loves life, and could he go out Barry Sanders style. They also contemplate the impact of ego via Rusty Woods, whether pretend pro’s are a result of social media, weather trail running is the gravel of cycling, the definition of a professional athlete, why Lance is reading ads, Sir Bradley Wiggins is under duress as a POW, Oprah’s inner circle, why Bieber is struggling because he’s a Pieces, pondering the Atlanta Beltline, and whether they should have done a 99 episode retrospective instead...

An exciting episode featuring Kimo Seymour, President of Life Time Events and Media, discussing the ins and outs of Lifetime from both a business and athletic perspective. The episode covers current focuses like Pickleball, upcoming races and challenges, how the Lifetime Grand Prix was created, entrepreneurship, new race locations, Coldwater Trail and MTB Race, road versus gravel events, and the growth of these activities. It also explores the Lifetime ecosystem's goal of helping people feel their best. Don't miss this episode packed with valuable insights. 

Quick one-on-one episode being recorded in the parking lotof a church in Vernal, UT. A day late due to a medical emergency, a history lesson of towns between Colorado and Utah, a recap of SBT GRVL, another shrimp cocktail win, some favorites of Steamboat, Waymo chaos, superpowers and a look into howwe craft our podcast.

We’re back with a one-on-one episode! This week we talk about Traditional Chinese Medicine, early workouts, the best Chinese restaurant in Atlanta, Marty Kove losing his mind, the magic of Mario Carbone, vibe shifts in style, the best bib shorts on earth, our new obsession with Mobland and Pee-weeHerman and heading out to Steamboat, CO for SBT GRVL.

On this episode, we talk all things gravel and business withCo-founder and Owner of the iconic SBT GRVL (Steamboat Gravel) Race. We discuss the new race format, the inclusion of more juniors and women in the pro fields and the debate of mass starts in the pro race. Covering everything from sea dwellers at altitude to oxygen cans, lessons from the adversity that almost ended SBT, and how she and her team rallied to come out stronger on the other side. You don’t want to miss this episode, especially if you will be at SBT GRVL next week (hint, hint, she drops her favorite food spots)!

A special hot-off-the-press episode where we check in with Michael after a successful and highly entertaining Tulsa Tough weekend. We chat about why the race is special (the Super Bowl of criterium racing), get a report from each day, whether they ever talk during a breakaway, was he really drinking a beer during the race, and how the weekend was a success without winning. Of course, we go deep on “The Bunny Hop Heard Around the World,” his unusual tire set-up, why the live feed commentators were so negative, his power numbers, and why he starts at the back of the race. We get into how racing Basso Diamante is like a Ferrari in NASCAR, being a part of the Basso family, the +SpeedStudio program is built by members and sponsors, what’s next (lots of dirt), and why he chooses to race alone.This is a no-holds-barred episode, so buckle up that chin strap.

This week’s guest is André Stewart, Co-founder and CEO of Café du Cycliste, an outdoor apparel brand with roots in cycling.We chat about the Cote D’Azur getting hot, planning rides in the shade, the impressive ride scene in Miami, how the Café du Cycliste “Cappacino” rides turn into an espresso, the importance of building community, how the US market is a big bet, what they look for in a destination for a store, and the new location in Paris. We also get into product development strategy, becoming B Corp certified, why they bootstrapped the business, and what could’ve been different had they brought in investors. We wrap up with his future vision for the brand, and of course, his favorite climbs in the French Riviera.