Episode 120 - YouTube Beef, Gravel World Champs, and Tire Talk w/ Tyler Pearce (aka VC Adventures / The Vegan Cyclist)

What up party people. I’m going to be completely honest here, I really had no idea who The Vegan Cyclist was until he started some good old fashioned beef with Dizzle in his Dustbowl 100 video and even after that I still didn’t know his real name was Tyler Pearce until the night before recording this episode. 

But hey, I give the guy some serious props for agreeing to come on the show this week and checking his ego at the door. Tyler came into this conversation with not only an open mind but also open arms willing to accept Dizzle and his sometimes brash persona despite all the controversy that was sparked. 

Dylan and I mostly sit back and let the two YouTube frenemies clear the air on what really happened during their interaction at the Dust Bowl 100 before we all dive into some conversation on a few topics like Gravel World Champs, tires, marginal gains, and future projects VC is working up.

Oh yeah, and if you came this week hoping I would share my latest tire test results comparing DJs beloved Race Kings to the Keegans sought after Aspen ST, I unfortunately was not able to complete the testing project prior to recording since we had to move our recording session forward a day but I’ll post some of my preliminary findings on the socials at some point this week and leave the conversation for another episode.

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Keywords

cycling, YouTube, content creation, ultra distance racing, beef, Flame Hater, Flame Boy, social media, branding, podcast, cycling, gravel racing, race strategies, tire performance, family, personal style, cycling kits, gravel world championships, future projects, cycling community

Takeaways

• Flame Hater and Flame Boy have a playful rivalry.

Titles

• Quality vs. Quantity: The YouTube Dilemma

Summary

In this lively podcast episode, hosts Adam, Dylan, Flame Boy, and Flame Hater engage in a humorous yet insightful discussion about their experiences in the cycling community, content creation, and the misunderstandings that can arise in online interactions. The conversation covers Flame Hater's background in ultra distance racing, the challenges of YouTube content creation, and the playful rivalry between Flame Boy and Flame Hater. As they navigate through their beef, they emphasize the importance of clear communication, the dynamics of online relationships, and the role of humor in social interactions. The episode concludes with reflections on style, branding, and the lessons learned from their experiences. In this engaging conversation, the hosts discuss various aspects of cycling, including personal style, race strategies, and the experiences from the Dust Bowl race. They delve into the significance of family in cycling, the recent Gravel World Championships, and the evolution of gravel racing. The discussion also covers tire performance, the importance of marginal gains, and future projects in the cycling community. The episode wraps up with reflections on personal growth and the cycling journey.

Sound Bites

• "I didn't even know if you were gonna come on."

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Banter

02:56

Flame Hater's Background and Content Creation Journey

06:00

YouTube Strategies: Quality vs. Quantity

08:59

Flame Hater's Achievements in Ultra Distance Racing

11:54

The Beef: Initial Misunderstandings

18:05

Clarifying the Footage Request Incident

23:58

The Nature of Their Relationship and Expectations

30:01

Apologies and Moving Forward

36:01

Discussion on Style and Branding

39:00

Conclusion and Final Thoughts

42:25

The Bright Yellow Kit and Personal Style

45:03

Race Strategies and Equipment Choices

46:00

The Dust Bowl Race Experience

48:59

Family and Cycling: A Personal Connection

51:56

Gravel World Championships Discussion

58:12

The Evolution of Gravel Racing

01:00:04

Tire Width and Performance in Gravel Racing

01:09:55

The Importance of Marginal Gains in Cycling

01:20:13

Future Projects and Collaborations

01:30:00

Closing Thoughts and Reflections