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Dialed Cycling Podcast #356 - Recap
Zwift Hacks, Cycling Shenanigans, and Surviving New Parenthood on Two Wheels
The Dialed Podcast Gets Rowdy (Again)
Welcome back to another episode of the Dialed Podcast, where things get fast, funny, and sometimes just plain ridiculous. This week, the crew—Jake, Lance, Matt, and Dylan—cover everything from indoor training grinds to wild conspiracy theories about hacking Zwift and... parenting tips? Yeah, it’s a full spectrum of chaos, cycling wisdom, and dad jokes.
Buckle up (or clip in) as we unpack this episode and tell you why you need to hit play ASAP.
Zwift: Is It Training or Just Suffering for Fun?
Winter training is here, and the gang dives into their ongoing love-hate relationship with Zwift. Matt is getting deep into the Dialed100 challenge, which means he's committing to daily trainer sessions, whether he likes it or not. Dylan, on the other hand, has abandoned TrainerRoad for Zwift because, apparently, he'd rather race himself into the ground than deal with AI-adaptive workouts.
The crew debates TrainerRoad's AI-driven training plans and how they may (or may not) be making cyclists soft. Dylan wonders, “Where’s the hold me to a higher standard button?” A fair point.
Meanwhile, the Zwift racing horror stories make a return. For the uninitiated, Zwift races start at full sprint and then continue at full sprint. If you don’t keep up, you’re dropped faster than an aero bottle in a pothole.
But the real gem? The discussion on hacking Zwift. The guys joke (or are they serious?) about developing an ANT+ man-in-the-middle attack to double their wattage. Would this be cheating or just tech innovation? Asking for a friend.
The Ultimate Cyclist’s Enemy: Parenthood
Two separate listener questions roll in, both asking the same thing in different ways—how the heck do you balance training with being a parent?
The panel, made up of actual parents (we think), gets real about the struggle of keeping fit while managing newborns, teenagers, and everything in between.
- Jake’s advice: Lower your expectations, especially for the first few months. Sleep deprivation is real, and cycling should probably take a backseat (unless you’re using it to escape).
- Matt’s tip: Get buy-in from your partner before signing up for a big race. Ironman-level training? Yeah, you should probably discuss that first.
- Lance’s wisdom: Just accept that for a while, you might be fat and slow. (His words, not ours.)
- Dylan’s hot take: If you’re debating training or helping your sleep-deprived partner, remember: your name is not Keegan Swenson. Your race results don’t pay the mortgage. Choose wisely.
One key takeaway: your fitness isn’t gone forever. Parenthood is just another chapter in your cycling journey. And if all else fails, trainers and short, intense workouts can help keep you in shape until life settles down.
Cycling Injuries, Gym Bros, and The Art of Fake Training
The crew shifts gears into injury woes, with Dylan revealing that he’s dealing with a meniscus flap tear. Fun! But he’s still Zwifting, because why let a little thing like knee pain stop you?
Then things take a turn for the truly absurd as they dissect Dylan’s latest YouTube video. Imagine a group of cyclists invading a gym, completely misunderstanding strength training, and drinking Rainier beer mid-rep. Yeah. That happened.
If you love satire and gym fails, watch the video. But fair warning—you’ll probably want to pause and rewind multiple times to catch all the hidden gems.
Dialed Cycling News: Tour Down Under & Indoor Racing Drama
On the pro scene, the Tour Down Under has kicked off, but the team has mixed feelings about whether it's actually worth watching. Sam Welsford, rocking a shredded kit after a gnarly crash, still managed to sprint his way to victory. If nothing else, that deserves some respect.
Meanwhile, the guys continue their debate on cheating in Zwift races. Should someone actually try hacking eTap shifting? The ethics of this are murky at best.
Final Thoughts: It’s All About Balance (and Maybe a Little Cheating)
Whether you're braving the cold on real roads, suffering on Zwift, or trying to squeeze in training between diaper changes, the Dialed Podcast is here to remind you that cycling is always an adventure.
Listen to the full episode for the laughs, the training advice, and maybe—just maybe—some legally questionable Zwift ideas.
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