Welcome to the most recent episode of the Third Coast Cycling podcast where we are joined by Nikki De La Cruz, Katie Cavoto, and Mari Rodriguez.  During this episode we talk about the impact being a mother has on someone's cycling experience.  Listen in and you will hear about the importance of embracing community, being willing to ask for help, the balance of inspiration and comparison, and a little bit about 'Mom Watts' (the potential power gains from the physiological and haematological changes during pregnancy … yes, 'Mom Watts' is easier to say).

Join us for a new episode of The Third Coast Cycling podcast. In this episode, we feature Sean Scott, a very active gravel, road, and fat-tire cyclist who talks about his challenges with substance use and his change to a substance-free life. Sean discusses the role cycling played — and continues to play — in his decision to break the cycle and maintain the changes he made, which include a consistent commitment to being on the bike, even if that means 4:50 a.m. Zwift rides.

Life is always reminding us that we have less control than we think.  In this episode we talk with Chris Styverson who was hit with a cancer dianosis during a routine health check up at the end of 2023.  Chris talks about the impact on him as a Father, Husband, and Cyclist and his journey through treatment and recovery.  We also have a guest visit from another cancer survivor who is very close to one of our hosts.  Tune in to hear Chris' story and meet our special guest.

As the weather (finally) starts to warm up, Tim and Simone sat down with Igor Kolomiychenko, the owner of Edgewater's newest bike shop, Igor Does My Bike to talk all things bike maintenance--from the things all beginners should know, to diagnosing Simone's squeaky chain problem. We also talked about the fun and challenges of being a bike shop owner. Give this episode a listen and consider stopping by Igor Does My Bike!

In this episode, Simone is both a host and a guest alongside local Chicago cycling phenom, Elizabeth Dixon, to discuss the numbers issue that affects women's cycling in the region. In a reflective discussion guided by Tim, they talk about their experiences starting out as new racers, rising through the ranks, and how to increase engagement in women's cycling to sustain and eventually grow the sport. 

On this episode of the Third Coast Cycling Podcast, Tim and Simone interview Mariana and Heiko, two cyclists in Chicago who come from Colombia and Germany, respectively. Listen in to find out what drew them to Chicago, what they miss about home, and how they became involved in the Chicago cycling community (hint: it's Tim's fault). Enjoy!

Tim and Simone get sentimental about the warmer weather and the group rides that it brings. Listen in for some tips and tricks about riding safely in a group, what you might expect to find at a ride, and which rides to join based on what your legs (and lungs) desire!

Tim, Simone, Rachel, Welu, and Marissa dive into the dynamics of relationships between cyclists and non-cyclists. Whether you're the cyclist in love (with not just your bike), dating someone who is, or just crushing on a cyclist, this episode has something for you. Our guests share common woes, delights, and insights, offering valuable advice on how to navigate these relationships and be a more supportive partner on and off the bike. 

In this episode of our new series, Prime Laps, Tim and Simone talk about winter training, how to survive the cold, dark days of Chicago, and setting goals for the new year. We cover how you might go about building your season, the importance of time off (or doing joy rides if you really can't go without biking), and how tackling winter training is dependent on your goals! 

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Tom Justice is a cyclist from the Chicago area who had aspirations of going to the Olympic for track cycling. He was also a bank robber and his escape vehicle of choice was the bicycle. In this episode, we talk to Tom about how he got into cycling, how cycling played a role in his criminal side hustle, and what he has been up to since finishing his sentence in 2011. Unsurprisingly, Tom is back on his bicycle. He can often be found on group rides, which is how he met Tim, or at the Ed Rudolph Velodrome. If you're interested in track cycling, Tom highly recommends checking out the programming offered by the Northbrook Cycle Committee at the Ed Rudolph Velodrome.

To learn more about Tom's story, check out:

- Love + Radio podcast

- Chicago Magazine article

- BBC interview

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