We Got To Hang Out

Hanging out with Nam (@goodolenam) is a real treat! This episode is packed with gems and insights. She graciously shared with (and gently educated) us about her life as a Tibetan American, activist, adventure cyclist, eco-feminist, essential oil enthusiast, and more. We explore the idea of home, what motivates Nam to hone her skills and speed as a cyclist, and her profound experience at the first annual WTF Bikexplorers Summit. She even shares her tried and true method for keeping your skin happy while spending day after day in the saddle!

This episode features Adam Sklar (aka Baby Sklar) of Sklar Bikes out of Bozeman, Montana. Also featuring 3rd string backup co-host Corey Fish (Annalisa's husband).  We talk curved top tubes, custom bikes, dangle bongs, and life as a baby frame builder.  We think you’ll dig it! www.sklarbikes.com IG @sklarbikes

We got to hang out with Daniel Wakefield Pasley of @manualforspeed, and @mythicalstateof. We talked way too much and Barb (aka Annalisa) worked some magic to get this one down to a digestible length for your listening pleasure. We covered a lot, such as the Rapha Continental, Peter Sagan, bike euphoria, women's cycling and road vs./+ gravel vs./+ mountain etc. Enjoy this episode!  

Side note: We miss @abbywatson, but can confirm that she is thriving.

Side side note: Here is the referenced Peter Sagan video -- https://mythicalstateof.com/televisions/dear-cycling-were-fans-15-minutes-20-questions-32-fun-facts-with-peter-sagan/

On this episode we hang with Rudi Jung of Black Magic Paint.  A couple years ago Rudi had a life changing accident where he lost function of his right arm.  The process of painting has changed for Rudi, but his work hasn’t.  Listen in to hear the story of this straight edge badass and wonderful human.  Thanks Rudi! <3

Whaaaaat, WGTHO is back with a trip to Waterloo, WI to visit our friends at Trek.  Emily Bremer joins us as we talk with Kyle Russ, Biomechanical Engineer at Trek.  We discuss his path to one of the coolest jobs in the industry and what he eats for his pre-race meals.  Some other stuff too ;)  This special episode is released on the eve of the Telenet UCI Cyclo-Cross race, a World Cup cyclocross event on Trek’s campus in Waterloo, WI. 

We got to hang out with Jenn Kriske of @machinesforfreedom shortly after the news dropped of their partnership with Specialized earlier this month. She gave us a cool glimpse into the brand that has intentionally broken down the stereotypes around body image, gender, and age in cycling. Have a listen to the history of this women-run business and what is coming up for them next!

We're back and all three of us in one episode! We talked to one of the most creative people we know, Becca Schepps of Boulder, CO back in March while she was visiting Portland en route to LA Sweat team camp. We discuss bikes, branding, fashion and one of her many jobs as owner of Mortal Kombucha. You don't want to miss this episode! Thanks for hanging out, Becca! xo

We got to hang out with the creator of @ultraviolet racing, @joleneholland. She is ubiquitous with Austin racing and also just earned her graduate degree in Community and Regional planning and is focusing her work on bike transportation planning. Jolene embodies inclusivity & positivity, and her enthusiasm for women in sport is infectious. We’re pretty sure you’ll be able to hear her smile on this pod!

We got to hang out with Austin’s very own Russell Pickavance. He’s the owner of @cycleast - a cool, inclusive bike shop sharing a space with @fasttrack coffee (pro tip: you can get breakfast tacos before your ride!). Russell tells us about his previous nomadic life filled with poetry and philosophy; and about his passion for creating meaningful community space through bikes.

We sat down with Ian Dille at the Flo studio in Austin, Texas just after SXSW.  It's a great conversation where we discuss FloBikes, deals in bike racing and Portland's #4 ranking in Bicycling's Best Bike Cities. Gasp!

Check out and subscribe to www.flobikes.com as they just announced they are broadcasting the Giro! We finally have access to a channel stateside where we can legitimately watch bike races!