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May 27, 2014 - Andrea and Matt tackle this episode while Kenny is off drinking and laying around somewhere. Matt spent a good amount of time trolling around the internet over the last week and has a full lineup of discussion points.
If you want to hear discussion about J.Paks Adventure Cycling Frame Bags, Talas, chainrings, Nino Schurter's World Cup bike, the Training Mask, and more. As usual, expect to hear the usual full show of bike chat. Andrea even talks about her intentions for getting into the ring. It's good....trust us.
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May 27, 2014
D2 and 40 Hands have a lot to get caught up on. Get your fill of f-bombs and get caught up on their Ride for Reading outing, recent Fruita and Grand Junction riding, and listen to their hockey playoff talk.
Don't like what you hear? Turn it off. If you do, you may have some issues.
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May 26, 2014 - Billy Rice is the first rider to ride the Tour Divide.....back-to-back. In 2013, he started in Antelope Wells, New Mexico, rode over 2,700 miles north to Banff, Alberta, Canada, and then turned around and rode back to Antelope Wells.
Bikepackers Magazine recently did a written Q & A with Billy (Read it here) in which they shared some information about his history, his riding, and the Tour Divide. Have a read and then listen in to this episode.
This interview is a great look into the man behind the bike, as Billy and Neil dig into what would motivate him and others to take on large challenges such as the Divide.
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May 25, 2014 - Long, endurance races demand special nutrition needs - not only during the race but the week leading up to them. You've spent a considerable amount of time training, dialing in your bike setup, and gathering your gear, but have you considered what you should be eating the week before, the morning before, and during the race?
With Dirty Kanza coming up soon, Kelli talks about getting ready for big races. Listen in to hear about race week daily nutrition and race-prep nutrition. She gives you nutrition tips and ideas that will help you perform your best.
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Watch for a Leadville 100 specific nutrition plan. If you are interested in a Leadville plan, let us know now - email info@mountainbikeradio.com.
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May 24, 2014 - In his first venture without Clara, Kyle decides he needs to use his podcast as an excuse to talk to his twitter crush! Astrid van Uden is the lovely Kiwi soigneur for Team Smartstop Self Storage and does her best to tolerate Kyle after an extremely long day working for the team.
Kyle relentlessly flirts with Astrid while they talk about her current team/family, how much she absolutely loves her job, and how she got into cycling. The two of them also go into what a day in the life of a soigneur is like, life on the road, how hard Astrid had to work to get to The States, and Astrid's love of American Cowboys. If you want to listen to someone shamelessly flirt a woman who has a lovely accent then this is the podcast for you! Is love in the air? Probably not, but don't tell Kyle that. He's fragile...
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Astrid's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AstridvanUden Astrid's Website: http://astridvanuden.com/ Team Smartstop's Twitter: https://twitter.com/TeamSmartStop Team Smartstop's Website: http://teamsmartstop.com/Clara's Twitter -@Ferncoyote
Kyle's Twitter - @CaptainAntibody Broken Spokes Podcast Twitter - @BrokenSpokesPod Find Clara on Girl Bike LoveMay 22, 2014 - With the unofficial start of Summer here, the weather is getting good and parks are getting things cranked up. In this episode, we introduce Michelle Good, the founder of MTBParks.com. Michelle and Ben will be the regular hosts of the show.
This episode is filled with information of recent openings, upcoming openings, and about the MTBParks.com website. Listen in to get the latest information and find out what the podcast will be about going forward.
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Recently Opened Parks:
Snow Summit @ Big Bear Bike Park
Opening Day - Saturday, April 19Location: Big Bear Lake, CA 92315Highland Bike Park
Opening Day - Wednesday, April 30Location: Northfield, NH 03276Mountain Creek Bike Park
Opening Day - Saturday, May 3Location: Vernon, NJ 07462
2014 Spring Classic, Eastern States Cup, USA Cycling ProGRT stop #2 at Mountain Creek official results on MTBparks.com. - See ResultsPlattekill Bike Park Opening Day - Saturday, May 10Location: Roxbury, NY 12474Blue Mountain Bike
Opening Day - Saturday, May 10Location: 1660 Blue Mountain Dr, Palmerton, PA 18071Angel Fire Bike Park
Opening Day - Friday, May 16Location: Angel Fire, NM 87710
This Weekend's Park Openings:
Opening Day - Friday, May 23Location: Bromont, QC J2L1A2Mount Snow Bike Park
Opening Day - Friday, May 23Location: West Dover, VT 05356Snowshoe Bike Park
Opening Day - Friday, May 23 – Sunday, May 25Location: Snowshoe, WV 26209Attitash Bike Park
Opening Day -Saturday, May 24Location: Bartlett, NH 03812
Mammoth Bike Park in California
Partial opening - Friday, May 23 – Sunday, May 25
This Weekend's Events:
New York's Plattekill Bike Park is the spot to be for Downhill and Super D racing this Memorial Day weekend as they welcome racers for the 5th consecutive year to the 2014 Pro GRT Gravity Open and Eastern States Cup Super D. Platty is always a fun venue for racers and they're looking forward to welcoming racers and race fans from around the state and the country for a fun, long weekend of racing, riding, BBQ-ing and camping as they welcome in the summer season!Utah's Sundance Resort is the first stop of the summer for the Utah Gravity Series. Ron Lindley and his crew always put on a great event, and Sundance has a great course for racers. Steep, fast, fun… The Sundance race was the scene of one of my own first downhill races, and I think it's one that got me hooked in the first place.
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Idaho | Silver Mountain Bike Park - One complimentary lift ticket valid one time during the 2014 season.
Minnesota | Spirit Mountain Bike Park - One complimentary lift ticket valid one time during the 2014 season.Montana | Big Sky Mountain Bike Park - One complimentary lift ticket valid one time during the 2014 season.
New Hampshire | Attitash Bike Park - One complimentary lift ticket valid one time during the 2014 season.
New Mexico | Angel Fire - One complimentary lift ticket valid one time during the 2014 season.
New York | Plattekill Bike Park - One complimentary lift ticket valid one time during the 2014 season.
New York | Whiteface Bike Park - One complimentary lift ticket valid one time during the 2014 season.10% off lift tickets all season long with your MTBparks Pass.Bike and Stay package coming soon!Pennsylvania | Blue Mountain Bike Park - One complimentary lift ticket valid one time during the 2014 season.
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Vermont | Burke Bike Park - One complimentary lift ticket valid one time during the 2014 season.
Vermont | Mount Snow Bike Park - One complimentary lift ticket valid one time during the 2014 season.Virginia | Bryce Bike Park - One complimentary lift ticket valid one time during the 2014 season.
Washington | Stevens Pass Bike Park - One complimentary lift ticket valid one time during the 2014 season.
West Virginia | Snowshoe Bike Park - One complimentary lift ticket valid one time during the 2014 season.Wisconsin | The Rock Bike Park - One complimentary lift ticket valid one time during the 2014 season.Wyoming | Grand Targhee - One complimentary lift ticket valid one time during the 2014 season.
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May 21 - The Yeti Beti Women's Mountain Bike Team rides Yeti bikes, rolls Stan's NoTubes wheels, sports Twin Six kits, and travels in the BetiBus. They are based in Colorado and are the brains behind the largest women's mountain bike event in the country. Listen in to hear all about them and what they have going on.
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May 19, 2014 - Tuscobia Winter Ultra Releases the Race Date-
Summer may just be getting started, but plans for the 2015 (yes, 2015) Tuscobia Winter Ultra are well underway. Listen in to the start of this episode to hear the date of this year's race. Hint: It's just after the new year.
What you'll hear after the date announcement is an interview with the race directors, Chris and Helen, this past winter after the race. The interview was not previously released. They discuss a variety of topics about the race and what it's like to race in the cold themselves.
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May 19, 2014 - This is a show full of race reporting from Matt and Kenny's race this weekend at Syllamo's Revenge. You'll hear everything from little details about the trail, technique, and clearing muddy hills, to what you should know about cleaning up after a muddy race.
If you're into hearing about others' perspectives from races, this is your show.
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May 19, 2014 - Carrie kicks off Mental Training Tips with an episode about ego. Listen in to learn how to determine if ego is sabotaging your training and performance and what to do about it.
Carrie's Mental Training Tips episodes are meant to be short episodes that give listeners tips on improving their mental game. You'll take away everyday lessons that you can try immediately, practice, and work into your regular training routine.
If you like what you hear from Carrie, be sure to head over to her website to get more information, sign up for her newsletter, and learn about her book, On Top of Your Game.
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