More Sepp Kuss and TJV discussion, Matt's recap of going to the Apple Wanderlust event, and an AMA? Enjoy the podcast!

Is Sepp Kuss for Real, Trainer Wars, Cross is Back, a Patreon Drawing and More... Enjoy podcast 290!

The start of the 2023 Cyclocross season, La Vuelta, race recaps, and what's up with these YouTubers? Dylan Wiggins (AKA cwapface2) joins us this week to talk about all of this and more!

Is Keegan Swenson the best all around American Cyclist? What feature in a bike computer would cause you to switch from one brand to another? After watching the Mark Cavendish: Never Enough documentary, do we still thing Cav is an ***hole? Have a listen and enjoy!

More catching up, summer (mostly) cycling shenanigans, The Vuelta, recent races, women's racing update, transfers, and more... Enjoy the podcast!

The one where we were a few days late (Do'h!!)... We discuss some recent races, do a little back pedaling, and talk about what the end of the summer is gonna look like. Enjoy!

We give some closing thoughts on the 2023 Tour de France and bring you some great hot takes. We also transition back into life without the TdF and bring you some other nuggets like puke talk and T-Swift... Don't worry, it all ties in. Oh, one more thing, we dealt with a computer gremlin during the first 15 minutes... However, we eventually squashed that little turd. Enjoy!

More Tour Talk! We recap Stage 17 and a few of the previous stages, discuss what in the heck is going on with all of the movement in the standings over the past few days, and finally take a look at what is to come over the coming stages as the 2023 Tour de France wraps up. Thanks for listening and enjoy!

Hey! Here's a bonus Tour de France podcast for the week - Listen in as we respond live to the last 30k of stage 13 and the climb up the Grand Colombier! Thoughts, comments, predictions, and more. Enjoy!

We unpack the first 10 days of the TdF, look at the week to come, and do a little smack talking along the way! We hope you're loving the 2023 Tour de France as much as we are!

Tour Talk! We recap the first five days of the Tour de France, discuss some of the happenings, and talk about what the heck some of the teams were thinking! Have any input or theories about how things will unfold going forward? Let us know on our socials and we will share them on the next podcast!

Le Tour is BACK!! We discuss all things TdF, make some really good and really bad picks, and cover some of the key stories that will shape this year's Tour de France! We also unpack the Oregon Trail Gravel race that just wrapped up. Enjoy the podcast!

We field some listener questions about waxing chains, why SRAM needs four different electronic groupsets, the ongoing debate of mechanical vs. electric drivetrains, and what the best upgrades would be if a new bike isn't an option. Enjoy the podcast!

Things they don't tell you about when you're younger regarding the aging process of an athlete... This is our PSA and some funny stories about our own experiences. Enjoy this, some gravel talk and a bunch more!

Unpacking the Unbound gravel race, and should they have rerouted around the 4 miles of hellacious mud?

Lance is in Emporia, Kansas for Unbound Gravel, so we unpack everything with him ahead of the World's premiere gravel race! We also touch on some cycling pro tips, the Giro, and some of the new Garmin watches that just dropped. Enjoy!

Story Time... Bike crashes, the ensuing injuries, and how we bounced back. We also check in with teammate, Chris Sarrett, to see how he is recovering from a nasty high speed crash that resulted in EIGHTEEN broken bones at the end of a road race this past weekend. Ouch! Enjoy the podcast...

Is it ever ok to gift a race win to a teammate? The answer might be more difficult than you think... Enjoy the podcast!

Let's discuss how to get better results in a gravel race! We run through some tips, strategies, equipment, and skills development that you can use to find more success in your next gravel race. Enjoy the podcast!

What are you looking for in a bike computer? Got some must haves? What about the deal breakers? There have been some new units that recently hit the market, and some big firmware updates from many of the players, so which bike computer reigns supreme in the battle for the best bike computer? Let's get into it. Enjoy the podcast!

The Spring Classics are done and dusted, so it's time to look at the big hitters going into the Grand Tours! That said, who are the "Big Six" of the Pro Peloton, who coined this group, and is it accurate? We also recap the Gorge Gravel Grinder and more. Enjoy the podcast!

Tire pressure systems - would you run them and are they worth the cost? Are tubeless tires plaguing the pro peloton and should you be worried? What are some of our biggest race mistakes to date? What happened at the Goldendale Gravel Fondo? So many questions... Have a listen and enjoy the podcast!

Bike frames come in a bunch of shapes and sizes to fit your needs, but what frame material is best for you? Carbon or steel, maybe? Or, how about titanium or aluminum? We cover a bunch of options, which could help you know what frame type might be best for you. Also, Garmin dropped their new Edge 540 and 840 bike computers, so we discuss some of our initial thoughts. Enjoy!

Side hustles that can help supplement your cycling and triathlon expenses? Ooh, do tell! Enjoy the podcast!

Stop with the excuses and sign up for that race! Let's unpack this and more... Enjoy the podcast!

Who's guzzling down baking soda to get faster on the bike? What is the best Spring Classic? Who is buying the new SRAM transmission for their MTB? It's early but we can't stop calling our shots for this year's TdF... Who ya got? Enjoy all of this and more on this week's podcast!

Blood glucose monitors - what's the fuss? Is Tadej Pogačar the best cyclists ever? All things considered, are training camps worth it? Have a listen and enjoy the podcast!

What is a cycling training camp and is it for everyone? We are on location at our 2023 team cycling camp in Tucson, AZ, and several teammates have joined us to talk about their experiences, the difficulty level, and what they are getting out of camp. Spoiler alert... You need to do this!

Cargo Bib Shorts (in denim??), Zwift Hub Trainer thoughts, Strade Bianche 2023, New Garmin Watches (so soon?), and all the other usual stuff. Enjoy the podcast. Oh, ...and it's our 5 year anniversary. Thanks for putting up with us over the years!

What can coaching do for you? In the age of AI driven coaching programs, is a cycling coach something you need? We pick the brain of cycling coach, Ian Gibson, for his thoughts on this and more as we search for the pearls of wisdom from his long cycling career. Enjoy the conversation and stories! Want to contact Coach, Ian Gibson? Go to: www.dialedperformancecoaching.com

Paul Tolmé from the Cascade Bicycle Club joins us... You know, that little club up in the Seattle area with a measly 10k+ members that does everything from producing the STP (Seattle to Portland) ride, to helping procure $1.3 billion dollars for cycling infrastructure, and helping bring $216 million to school-based bike education programs for kids from elementary to high school. Yeah, that little club! We talk about all of this and a lot more... Enjoy!

We discuss the state of the cycling industry and what it means for cyclists, bike shops, and cycling manufacturers in this current economy. Is this craziness a good thing? There is a lot to unpack here! Also, are you a target for bike thieves? Enjoy the podcast!

Cycling Vacations & Camps... Do you need to go on one? We run through all of the details, interview the team running Cycling House in Tucson, AZ, and get some first hand experience from L. Freakin' Heppler. Enjoy the podcast!

Why won't the U.S. switch to the metric system? Would it be mass confusion? We still have miles to go to make the switch, but we are getting closer inch by inch... Just look at the fascination with 2 liter bottles of soda, our obsession with Instagram, and the fact that even our drug dealers work in the metric system. Enjoy the podcast!

Does Strava deserve the blowback they are getting over their new pricing debacle? Who is gonna win Cross Worlds? Is the new Apple Watch Race Route feature something you would use? Have a listen as we discuss all of this and more!

Can Chat GPT make you a better cyclists? Don't know what Chat GPT is? Is AI going to take over the world? Tune in and find out!

We examine the process of creating good habits to help you be who you want to be by making real choices. Let's start taking steps together to be happier, healthier, and better athletes!

We wrap up 2022 by covering the highs, lows, and favorites of the year... Turns out that there was a lot to talk about from 2022! Enjoy the podcast!

Strava needs to make some changes, 2022 Year in Sport, and somebody won some socks... Enjoy the podcast!

We discuss sweat monitors and if we would use them, bucket list destination rides, Zwift vs. RGT, and some controversy in the pro triathlon world.  We also cover our Bike for Kids charity... If you'd like to contribute, go to: https://gofund.me/ca62cbf0 Thank you and enjoy the podcast!

US Cross National Championships | New SRAM groupset | Should Froome hang it up? | UCI Gravel World Championships in Scotland... Let's talk about all of it. Enjoy the podcast!

How have we done 250 of these?!? Questions: What has changed for us during this time, what are some of memorable moments, and will we make it to 300? We, of course, talk about a bunch of other "good stuff" as well, so enjoy #250!

A hot take on performance enhancing drugs, and Wahoo Kickr Desks... If you know, you know. Enjoy the podcast, and Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at the Dialed Podcast!

Dialed After-hours... A podcast better suited for a Friday release, so here you have it! We do some story telling and discuss some great gift ideas for endurance athletes, triathletes, and cyclists along the way. Enjoy!

Are we the A-Holes? Listen and let us know... Enjoy the podcast!

Welcome to November, 2022. The official kickoff to the last two months of the year that can really help you fill out those sweat pants! We've all been there before... From the Halloween sugar rush, to all of the holiday excesses, and top it all off with all of the bad weather that ultimately stifles our fitness and training. We feel ya! Let's run through some ways to challenge ourselves as we bridge the gap to 2023 and eventually the sweet, sweet joys of spring and summer riding and racing. Have a listen and join us on a few challenges that we lay out and start today!

Ian Boswell joins us this week - We discuss his cycling career, gravel racing, Wahoo Fitness, and much more... Enjoy!

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Would you purchase a cheap Chinese carbon bike if you were on a tight budget and needed performance? What are you saving in the event you're evacuated from your home? What are your thoughts on Mario Cipollini's prison sentence? Are you on BeReal? So many random questions... Must be another Hot Seat. Enjoy!

We're talkin' World Championships and some other big races, discuss if you need the new Wahoo Roam v.2, and some Rock Talk makes a guest appearance... Enjoy this week's podcast!

How should you structure your off-season? We discuss what it is, what it should look like and what you should include.

Matt and Evan stage yet another triathlon takeover to discuss and breakdown the race, and they also pick their winners for both the men's and women's fields. To make sure they pulled this off, they brought Ironman stud, Josh Monda, with them to give a bit more insight into the race, and to talk about his upcoming trip to Kona to compete for the amateur championship. Enjoy!

What is the Norwegian training approach and should you be doing it? We talk about this and more! As a side note, we found out a day after recording this podcast that we lost a local legend. We want to thank the voice of OBRA, Luciano Bailey, for being an amazing man. He was an incredible gift to our cycling community and will be missed dearly.

Etiquette in cycling and triathlon... We've touched on this before, but it was time to revisit the topic! We also cover cycling news, do a Patreon drawing and talk about a bunch of other minutia. Enjoy!

Can you trick your brain into liking your workouts? Even the crappy ones? We discuss this and more, so enjoy this week's podcast!

What new Zwift features are we looking for as we move closer to the winter training season? Will Remco Evenepoel win the TdF and a Classic? What was our favorite cycling gear from this summer? Are eBikes taking over? How do we test tires? What piece of kit are we looking to get as we move into the winter months? A lot was talked about, so jump on in and enjoy the podcast!

This week was a cycling smörgåsbord with our good friend Dylan Wiggins (aka cwapface2 on the YouTubes) as we let him "mostly" take over the podcast! The list of things covered was too long, so just have a listen and enjoy the episode with a tasty ice cream sandwich!

Are there really things cyclists can't live without? We review a recent list from GCN that covered the "11 Things Cyclists Can't Live Without." We discuss this, the painfully difficult task of putting air in your tires, and some of our recent races. Enjoy!

The HOT SEAT is back! Marianne Vos gets DQ'ed by the UCI for a 2 second rule violation... Were they right doing this? What are our upcoming races? What is a good birthday present for a cyclist? You're now a race promoter... Come up with a unique race format to get people racing. There might also be some discussions about the Wright Brothers, Orcas, and Mushroom Surfboards... Enjoy the podcast!

We discuss the first edition of the Tour de France Femmes, many of the great takeaways from the race, and where there could be some improvements. After many years of petitioning to bring it to life, the race finally happened... and in case you missed it, the race was great!. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did.

We wrap up the Tour de France with some closing thoughts, Backpedal on some recent races, and do a HOT Hot Seat... You know, because it's friggin HOT right now!

Another BONUS TdF episode! We live record the end of Stage 18 and give you our input as it unfolds, discuss our hot takes, and cover some of the latest developments and stories of this year's Le Tour... Enjoy!

It's another Tour de France coverage and discussion episode with a bunch of other fun stuff mixed in. Thanks for listening and enjoy!

We get together for a bonus episode to cover stage 12 of the Tour de France as it played out live up the Alpe d'Huez, talk about the latest news in the tour, and for some stories and a little friendly banter. Enjoy!

We are almost halfway through the 2022 Tour de France, so why not dig a little deeper into all things Le Tour?!? There are some great stories, developments, and questions that we dive into, so have a listen and enjoy this and more!

This week's podcast is intentionally late by a day so we can bring you maximal Tour de France coverage, commentary, and discussion! We also do a little backpedaling with all four of us together in studio... Enjoy!

Have you ever tried to squeeze every last drop out of some of your components? Have you ever gone cheap on something that ended up being a bad idea? Do you ever procrastinate and tempt fate with proper upkeep of your equipment? Let's talk about it! We also cover some of the last moments leading up to the 2022 Tour de France and more... Enjoy!

Let's talk about the 2022 Le Tour de France! With the tour starting soon, we run through a bunch of talking points and discuss the favorites. Enjoy!

We discuss how aged experience vs. youth talent plays out in both cycling and triathlon. Which one wins out and why? We also run through some recent news and all of the other normal banter. Enjoy!

Do people care about the sub-7 and sub-8 hour Ironman time trial attempts,? What price is too expensive for a bike computer? What are some key exercises you should be doing off the bike? Do we need aero bars in gravel racing? Have a listen to find out!

We discuss committing to Unbound Gravel, some N+1 talk, and a bunch of other stuff including the TdF, local racing, and the Giro. Enjoy the podcast!

We take a look at and discuss the new Garmin Varia RCT715 Radar Camera Tail Light (the conversation starts at 41:55). Do you need this? Is it any good? Pros & Cons? Will we be using them? We also do our weekly Backpedal, Leadout News, and One Last Thing... Enjoy!

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We discuss pulling yourself out of a motivational funk, some things that might have contributed to get getting you into this rut, and some of our own personal experiences with lost motivation. Enjoy!

Matt and Evan stage another Triathlon Takeover ahead of the World Championships in St George, UT. We also welcome special guest and Pro Triathlete, Josh Monda to the podcast! Enjoy...

People always talk about what's wrong with cycling and triathlon (us included), so we flip the narrative and discuss what is RIGHT with triathlon and cycling! We run through all of that other Backpedal, Leadout, and OLT stuff, too. Oh, we also do a drawing for our awesome Patrons! Enjoy...

Hey yo, the HOT SEAT is back! Bike Computers vs. Smart Phones, bailing on bad weather for a dream cycling location, pre-ride & race food choices, and what's up with that prescription from your doctor? Enjoy!

Interested in Gravel? Here is our playbook for gravel riding and racing! There's some backpedaling and Cycling News in there as well... Enjoy!

We've got a lot to cover with birthday boy, Matt LeGrand... We run through some of Matt's achievements and hit with a bunch of questions along the way covering State Championships, Ironman, YouTube, and more. Give it a listen and enjoy!.

We discuss being a time crunched cyclist, if it's possible, what you can expect, and how it might work for us. Enjoy the podcast!

We discuss the past, present, and future of amateur Road Bike Racing with a couple of our favorite race promoters, Scott Scholtz and Brian Cimmiyotti. What can each of us do to keep the sport alive and well? What can we learn from other disciplines? What do racers want from a race? How do we draw new racers into the sport? So many questions! Enjoy.