Opening Weekend wasn't just a race—it was a demolition derby. From shattered clavicles to lost teeth, the Belgian cobbles have left the peloton with a massive "Butcher’s Bill."

Tonight, Pat is joined by the dream team: Sam Waples (Biomechanics) and Dr. David Waples (Medical) to break down the trauma, the resilience, and the science of "cold-weather" crashes.

In this episode:

• The Breakaway: Why do the Classics result in more severe injuries than the Tour de France?
• The Musette (News): Mathieu van der Poel’s "magical" Omloop debut and the rise of 19-year-old Paul Seixas.
• Medical Corner: Is the pro peloton's concussion protocol actually working? Dr. David gives us the hard truth.
• Preview: Strade Bianche is here. Can anyone—even with a "superman" trait—stop Tadej Pogačar on the white roads?
• The Broom Wagon: It's back, and it's all in the family.

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Is it time to pay the "Dad Tax"? The full Pack is away this week, so the Bulger Bloodline is taking over the studio. It's just Pat and Jackson for a special episode exploring the generational gap in cycling—from 90s retrogrouch habits to the high-tech, aero-obsessed modern peloton. Oh, and we both want new helmets.

Is local bike racing getting too expensive to survive? The "OG Three" (Pat, Paul, and Jackson) are in the studio to debate the rising cost of entry fees, including a staggering $340 price tag for local stage races. Plus, we break down the creation of local "Superteams" and whether they help or hurt the scene.

In the WorldTour, Remco Evenepoel puts the hammer down on Isaac Del Toro at the UAE Tour, Astana shocks Adam Yates in Oman, and we preview the Volta ao Algarve. Finally, The Broom Wagon trivia gets spicy with a game of "Real or Fake: UCI Dirty Secrets."

Grab a beer and pull up a chair for the best post-ride hangout in cycling.

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The band is back together! After a week away, Pat returns from the stage to the mic to lead the full Pack through a chaotic week of training, or not training...

Don't stalk pro riders. Don't join too big of a team. Don't, whatever you do, play trivia with The Packfiller!!! (mind the static)

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Don't blame Pat. It was the other guys!! We're also getting excited to ride outside (apparently not on fat bikes, though).

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Was it a compliment, or wasn't it? You get to decide. The whole gang is here, and insanity shall ensue.

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Waples free, which of course means a structured and thoughtful evening sipping beverages and calmly discussing the benefits of, well, being Waples free!

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The racing was good, if not great. What could make it better? Hmmm...

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No, really. This one was special. Not like last year...

Gift ideas (on ZERO budget restrictions), actual gift exchanges, and the yearly judging of the kits.

BTW, you should catch this one on our YouTube channel.

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