EPISODE 111 - USA’s Kristen Faulkner for Gold, Leadville Week, and Scott’s Back!

What up my party people. There’s a lot of banter this week, especially coming from you know who, so I’m going to make this snappy so y’all can get right to the goods. It’s Leadville week so we spend some time talking about DJ’s race setup and predictions, as well as making some speculations as to what we might see out there this year. We also riff on the miraculous victory for USA’s Kristen Faulkner in the women’s olympic road race this weekend. Oh yeah, and Scott’s back from Portugal! All that and more coming right up.

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Summary

The conversation starts with a lighthearted discussion about a Menards coffee mug and transitions into talking about the returns desk at Menards. They then discuss Scott's recent race in Portugal and the social media coverage of the team's performance. The conversation shifts to a debate about the difficulty of winning races and the importance of genetics. They briefly mention the Olympics and Kristen Faulkner's celebration at the finish line. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the women's road race at the Olympics and the men's road race. They talk about the tactics of the riders, the performance of the winners, and the crashes that occurred. They also touch on other topics such as Dylan's living situation, Adam's wakeboarding skills, and the challenges of training for endurance events. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the advantages and disadvantages of different bike setups for the Leadville race. They talk about the weight difference between full suspension and hardtail bikes, the impact of dropper posts, and the choice of tires. They also mention the use of drop bars in the race and the potential benefits in terms of aerodynamics. The hosts share their own experiences and calculations regarding the time differences between different setups. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss their thoughts on drop bar mountain bikes and make predictions for the Leadville race. They also answer listener questions about bow and arrow specs and gravel wheels. The hosts share their gratitude for the impact their podcast has had on a listener going through a difficult time. The conversation ends with some lighthearted banter.

Keywords

Menards, coffee mug, returns desk, race, Portugal, social media, winning, genetics, Olympics, Kristen Faulkner, Olympics, road race, tactics, winners, crashes, living situation, wakeboarding, training, Leadville race, bike setup, weight difference, full suspension, hardtail, dropper post, tires, drop bars, aerodynamics, drop bar mountain bikes, Leadville race, listener questions, bow and arrow specs, gravel wheels, gratitude, banter

Takeaways

• The returns desk at Menards is considered the bottom of the barrel job.

Titles

• The Illusion of Winning

Sound Bites

• "Oh, it's a Menards coffee mug? Dude, you just giving away free advertisements?"

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Coffee Mug

00:10 Discussion about Menards and Returns Desk

01:06 Social Media Coverage and Sponsorship

04:44 Perception vs Reality of Winning

09:30 Scott's Performance in Portugal

13:58 Debate about Winning Races and Genetics

17:06 Discussion about the Olympics and Kristen Faulkner's Celebration

18:04 Analyzing the Women's Road Race at the Olympics

19:42 Analyzing the Men's Road Race at the Olympics

25:24 Speculating on Rider Actions and Race Dynamics

28:01 Unrelated Topics: Living Situations, Hobbies, and Training Challenges

56:14 Optimizing Bike Setup

57:19 Weight and Placement

58:36 The Maxis Debate

59:08 Drop Bars vs. Flat Bars

01:00:21 Descending Challenges

01:00:29 The Pros and Cons of Drop Bar Mountain Bikes

01:04:00 Leadville Race Predictions and Listener Questions

01:06:12 Bow and Arrow Specs and Preferences

01:14:44 The Evolution of Gravel Wheels

01:17:08 The Impact of the Podcast on a Listener

01:22:26 Lighthearted Banter and Appreciation