NO MORE BIKES

JUST GOLF

XOXO,

AARON & BRIAN

Episode Title: Operation Golf Club Entrapment Pt. 1

Episode Summary

Aaron and Devin return with updates on their fitness journeys and an unexpected development: Aaron has actually ridden his bike to work twice (before school schedule changes made it impossible). Devin shares his calf injury saga from pushing too hard in marathon training, though he's recovered with just weeks before the big race. Both hosts continue their intermittent fasting journeys with surprising consistency.

The episode takes a dramatic turn when Aaron and Brian Duncan execute "Operation Golf Club Entrapment" - leaving a complete set of clubs on Devin's patio while he's away. What follows is a spirited debate about whether Devin should take up golf for business development purposes, complete with counteroffers and negotiations.

The conversation shifts to more serious territory as Aaron voices concerns about his son's school requiring iPad use for everything - homework, assignments, announcements - with zero paper alternatives. This sparks a broader discussion about technology addiction, the damage done to the "iPad generation," and whether schools are making things worse by mandating constant screen time while parents try to limit it at home.

Episode Description

When golf clubs appear on your patio and iPads dominate your kid's education.

Join Aaron and Devin for an episode covering calf injuries, intermittent fasting wins, and the great golf club ambush of 2025. Plus, a thought-provoking discussion about whether schools are undermining parents' efforts to limit screen time.

In this episode:

• Aaron's bike commuting update (he did it twice!)
• Devin's calf injury and recovery just weeks before marathon
• Brian Duncan's golf club "gift" and the entrapment debate
• Should Devin become a golf guy for business development?
• Aaron's Boy Scout considerations and Civil Air Patrol history
• Major parenting concern: Schools requiring iPads for everything
• Technology addiction and setting limits for kids (and ourselves)
• The damage we've done to the iPad generation
• AI hype versus AI reality

Perfect for: Parents concerned about screen time in schools, dads managing fitness setbacks, anyone who's ever been peer-pressured into a new hobby, and listeners who appreciate honest conversations about technology's impact on kids.

"I don't want to send my kids to school after... I put a hard stop on all of our screens at home... and then sending them to school to be on the iPad all day."

Connect with the Cycling Dads:

• For golf business development strategies: Ask Aaron (but not Devon)
• For real estate needs: Contact Devon at Remax Results
• For technology parenting concerns: We're all struggling together

Sponsors:

• Remax Results (Devon's company and studio headquarters)
• Brian Duncan's Golf Club Redistribution Program (apparently)

Episode Summary

Aaron and Devin return with their most positive update episode yet. Devin shares his City of Lakes Half Marathon experience and final weeks of Twin Cities Marathon training, complete with his questionable fettuccine alfredo fueling strategy. Aaron brings encouraging health news - testosterone therapy is working, he's lifting weights consistently, practicing intermittent fasting, and actually got back on a mountain bike with witness Colin Jaworski.

The conversation shifts to parenting philosophy as both navigate new school year challenges. Aaron's son August has maintained a 22-day fishing streak that's unexpectedly teaching patience and providing family reset time. Both hosts question whether modern parents are being too permissive, treating children like peers rather than kids who need guidance and structure.

Episode Description

Join Aaron and Devin for genuine progress reports and deep parenting philosophy discussions. Aaron shares his successful health turnaround while Devin preps for marathon glory with dubious nutrition choices.

In this episode:

• Devin's half marathon recap and marathon training finale
• Aaron's health wins: testosterone therapy, consistent lifting, and intermittent fasting
• The 22-day fishing obsession teaching life lessons
• Parenting hot take: Are we treating kids too much like adults?
• New school year scheduling nightmares and after-school care struggles
• Cat fostering reality (down from 10 cats to 3!)
• Brief cycling content (Vuelta gets a mention)
• $8 million Sunfish Lake real estate opportunity

Perfect for: Parents questioning their approach, dads on health improvement journeys, anyone managing complex family schedules, and listeners who appreciate honest conversations about midlife parenting challenges.

"They're not adults. And I think we too often will defer to them as if they were."

Connect with the Cycling Dads:

• For marathon advice: Contact Devin (ignore his nutrition tips)
• For real estate needs: Devin at Remax Results

Sponsors:

• Remax Results (Devin's company and studio headquarters)
• Bitty Kitty Brigade (fostering kittens and sanity)

Episode Summary

In this honest and entertaining episode, the hosts tackle what happens when cycling takes a backseat to other life priorities. Aaron has fully embraced his golf obsession while dealing with some health challenges, while Devin shows off his new corporate Cannondale cargo e-bike and continues marathon training.

Despite the lack of actual cycling talk, they manage a solid Tour de France recap covering Pogačar's fourth victory and the ongoing rivalry with Vingegaard. Family life features prominently with discussions about Trail Kids camp, North Country vacations, and the universal parenting struggle of sleep regression battles.

What happens when a cycling dad chooses golf over bikes?

Join Aaron and Devin for their most candid episode yet, covering everything from corporate cargo bikes to parenting victories and failures. Aaron explains his complete cycling hiatus and newfound golf addiction, while Devin tries to convince him that 20 minutes on Zwift isn't too much to ask.

In this episode:

• Devin's corporate "land yacht" cargo e-bike adventures
• Tour de France recap: Pogačar's dominance and bike tech updates
• The great golf vs. cycling debate (golf is currently winning)
• Family vacation stories from Minnesota's North Country
• Health reminders for busy dads
• Sleep regression battles and parenting real talk

Perfect for: Dads juggling priorities, cycling enthusiasts, parents in the trenches, and anyone who enjoys honest conversations about balancing hobbies, health, and family life.

"You got to take care of yourself first before you're able to take care of others."

Connect with the Cycling Dads:

• Follow for more dad truths, cycling content, and the occasional golf roast

Sponsors:

• ReMax Results (Devin's company and studio sponsor)
• Trail Kids Program (making work camps fun since... recently)

Good morning Dads & Friends of Dads!

Today we’re talking about all the usual things - how nice it is in MN, how out of shape Aaron is, etc… but really we’re here to talk e-bikes. Are they right for your family?

Aaron reminisces over his Spicy Curry.

Devon needs to sell more homes.

That’s about it! If you liked it go ahead and give us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Don’t follow us though, there’s too many of you already.

Good morning Dads & Friends of Dads!

We're back with a thoughtful take on something that is approaching fast - cycling etiquette.

As we Minnesotans thaw out from our winter slumber and begin to interact with real individuals and NOT Zwift avatars, it's important to remember that there are rules, both spoken and not, to keep us all in line and (hopefully) not get in trouble with the local law.

Aaron has definitely hit Super Trooper status with his lip caterpillar

Devon is fine. JUST fine. HE'S FINE, TRUST HIM.

We think this one was uhhh pretty good and if you agree go ahead and subscribe on Spotify since they are our new Overlords.

Good morning Dads & Friends of Dads! 

Today we have a Q&A! Two folks have submitted questions to the Cycling Dad's Brain Trust and so we're here to answer.

Trust us that in no way are we actually going to provide actual answers.

Devon is excited about being "hands-free"

Aaron just is trying his hardest not to talk about fitness.

We're pretty pleased with this one, and if you agree, please subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts!

And now, it's time for something a little new!

This here is the SECOND episode of the Cycling Dads Toolchest. We're big fans of self-improvement, and over the years we've come across various books, techniques and other tools that we've used to try and make ourselves better cyclists (and dads).

With these episodes, we'll go over one of these in a summary like manner to introduce you - the listener - to said concept. We hope this helps peak your interest and maybe even show you a new way of doing things that you may not have been aware of.

Devon does some Cookie ASMR! (We think it's the next best thing)

Is Aaron back on a bike yet? Listen and find out!

Today's episode is all about COOKING. Why we encourage folks to take it up as a hobby, how to start and some fun stories about how we've all messed it up in the past!

Links from the episode :

Salt Fat Acid Heat - Samin Nosrat

Budget Bytes

Cooking No-Recipe Recipes - Sam Sifton

Food Rules - Michael Pollan

Fitbod (NOT Mindbod, stupid Aaron)

We're pretty pleased with this one, and if you agree, please subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts!

Good morning Dads & Friends of Dads! 

This Podcast is now a Gilmore Girls rewatch/recap Podcast! We just knew that all y'all really wanted that good good Gilmore content. Enjoy!

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Devon and Aaron are all about setting events for 2025 and that means we need to take a good look at the CALENDAR.

(Big thanks to MN Bike Trail Navigator for having all this fantastic information online for local cycling Dads & non-Dads :

https://mnbiketrailnavigator.blogspot.com/2024/11/2025-mn-gravel-events.html)

Devon just wants to say that he loves and respects Aaron. It's not even a joke this time.

Aaron is definitely NOT going to fall prey to the wiles and charms of a small white ball and long, metal sticks.

We're pretty pleased with this one, and if you agree, please subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts!

Good morning Dads & Friends of Dads! 

Devon and Aaron are back in the saddle and talking about their goals/dreams for 2025 AND there's a heated discussion about who is the best racer in Minnesota.

Devon has decided to tackle ONE of the sports from his Tri days. Which one? Listed to find out!

Aaron is dressed as a barista for our listeners at home who missed out on the live taping from Devon's office.

We're pretty pleased with this one, and if you agree, please subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts!