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In this post Memorial Day episode, we find Nikki and Chad exhausted from all the activities, they hanged with Ed Byers over the weekend and got his thoughts on courage and entrepreneurship, they met the Governor, streamed Crit Nats at the Braves game, Spun for Special Ops, provide a Yeppa Co Inman Park full review, did cyclist version of The Murph, got a PR descending Woody Gap on the Basso SV. Nikki breaks down innovative ways to use ChatGPT audio interaction during your long runs so you get work done and are maybe less lonely. She also has been using AI to critique her art and they chat through what they were doing at 11:59PM 12/31/99. They weigh back in on the Emma Grede DOAC controversy, how to deal with sense of entitlement, when Chad has felt guilty for letting someone go – that sometimes the culture of high-performing teams requires a head coach cares about the players but still has to do what’s right.

In this one-on-one episode, Nikki and Chad travel from Girona to Nice with some unexpected stops along the way. They stumble upon an outdoor tasting room on the cliff of the ocean, visit Montpellier for the night, stay in an incredible hotel, Chad makes a celebrity appearance at Domaine LaFage, they get scammed by Airbnb, but end up in one of the chicest hotels in Nice, walk you through their gastronomy experiences, visit a special museum with their favorite tour guide, climb some famous climbs and run along the coast. They also stop in and chat with the founder of Cafe du Cycliste and join their cappuccino ride, which ended up racing up and down Col de la Madone. They are eager to get back to this paradise and highly recommend it to all outdoor enthusiasts.

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This week Nikki and Chad are back from Europe with a breakdown of the trip with returning guest and pro cyclist, Joe Laverick. But first, they hypothesize about the local video rental store and Chad gives a pro-tip for skipping lines from the good ole’ days. They chat with Joe about living in Girona, how The Traka blew up in 2025, how the guys dress in Europe, a Levi’s Growler review, how racing the US crit scene can be lucrative, gentrification happens in Spain also, Joe’s go-to spots, that Negroni’s don’t have gin in G-town, and local protest culture. They also get into the second half of the season starting now, could Joe race with his girlfriend Maggie, and could there be another team in the future??

Stay tuned.

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.