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Brendan Collier (owner of The Hub Cyclery - http://www.hubcyclery.com/ in Idyllwild, California) is out on course!
March 14, 2014
This is an episode that has unfortunately been buried in the archives.
It is fantastic discussion between Tour Divide finisher, Scott Thigpen, and his nutrition coach and The Apex Nutrition Podcast host, Kelli Jennings about Scott's trip in the summer of 2013 of 23 days of mountain biking along the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route.
Listen in to hear what Kelli and Scott developed for a Tour Divide nutrition plan and how it worked out.
This episode has some great insight into what riders think and feel during multiday events.
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More Supplement Info from Kelli
Kevin Hinton checks in less than 24 hours from the start of the Stagecoach 400.
Expect to hear call-ins from racers all weekend.
For more information about the Stagecoach 400 and the racer call ins, go to the show page: http://www.mountainbikeradio.com/race-dispatch/stagecoach-400/
March 12, 2014
Welcome to Bikepacker Radio! In this first episode, Neil, gives listeners a rundown of what you'll find and what you can expect on Bikepackers Magazine. You'll get an intro of Neil himself, as well as a summary of what the website is about.
Neil also discusses:
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Bikepackers Magazine Social:
Stagecoach 400 - Go here to listen to rider check-ins
March 11, 2014
Host Mark Stover brings you the second episode of The Last Aid Station. In this show he does a short interview with the True Grit Race Director, Cimarron Chacon, about the race and a preview of what racers can expect.
Also in this episode:
Related Show Links:
Mountain Bike Radio Endurance Calendar
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Email BenMarch 10, 2014
Matt is liking the Knard. What do you want as a race prize? My Racing Ralph tire knobs are coming off - what is wrong with them? Did you know that you can plug a radiator with eggs? Endless Cogs calls in to explain last week's question. Capes and vest, oh my.
If this isn't enough to listen to, you might have a few issues. So, you should listen. Now.
Related Show Links:
Brickhouse Racing Facebook Page
Mountain Bike Radio Facebook Page
Email Endless Cogs
March 10, 2014
D2 and 40Hands are back with another episode of The Drunkcyclist Podcast. Listen in for some discussion about Mellow Johnny's Classic, the new cycling buzzwords, the Adventure Cycling Idaho Hot Springs route, Olympic hockey talk, and a few "f*#ks" in between.
Episode Sponsors:
BELCH Gear
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Lift Bridge Brewing
Lift Bridge Brewing Co. Website
Lift Bridge Brewing Co. Facebook Page
Surly Brewing
Related Show Links:
Mountain Bike Association of Arizona
Adventure Cycling - Idaho Hot Springs Mountain Bike Route
March 9, 2014
Christopher Tassava joins the show to share his experience at both the Arrowhead 135 in late January in Northern Minnesota and JayP's Backyard Fat Pursuit on March 1 in Idaho. As a husband and dad of two daughters, Christopher tackled a winter worth of racing that many "normal" people would consider impossible.
Over the course of this winter, Christopher has gained some amazing perspective and learned some valuable lessons about himself, his gear, and his future aspirations.
Listen in to take in the adventures that many of us will never experience.
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Related Show Links:
JayP's Backyard Fat Pursuit Website
Revolution Cycle and Ski (Ben Doom's shop)
Arrowhead Writing and Coverage:Christopher's blog posts:
"Don’t Get Froze, part I: The Arrowhead 135 (Miles 0-110)" "Don’t Get Froze, part II: The Arrowhead 135 (Miles 110-135)" "Didn’t Get Froze: After the Arrowhead 135" "Arrowhead Recovery" Coverage of the race: Minneapolis Star Tribune International Falls Journal Duluth News Tribune, Part I Duluth News Tribune, Part II Arrowhead region Timberjay Other racer stories and news coverage, collected on the Arrowhead webpage: http://www.arrowheadultra.com/index.php?view=article&type=raw&catid=30:2014-galleries&id=113:2014-galleries-blogs-articles&format=pdf ESPN W story on Tracey "T-Race" Petervary: http://espn.go.com/espnw/news-commentary/article/10531590/espnw-tracey-petervary-takes-frigid-weather-thousand-mile-courses-even-tandem-race-husband-become-pioneer-women-ultra-endurance-bikingFatbike Frozen Forty - Christopher's blog post:
"Fatbike Frozen Thirty-Three" http://www.tassava.com/blowing-and-drifting/2014/02/17/fatbike-frozen-thirty-three/JayP's Backyard Fat Pursuit:
"Fire at the Fat Pursuit"***Be sure to check back to his blog for his upcoming recap of his race at JayP's Backyard Fat Pursuit***
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March 7, 2014
This is the second episode of MBR on Fire. Scott and Ben recap their busy weeks on Athleteonfire.com and Mountainbikeradio.com. They started out with their normal, more formatted discussion and then started into a regular chat talking about whatever comes to their head.
They are starting to give up some more personal inside information about what they go through to put their sites together and keep things interesting and engaged. Listen in to find out who the Joggler is.
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Follow Athlete on Fire on Twitter
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March 4, 2014
Tailwind Nutrition's Jeff Vierling joins Ben to discuss a variety of topics, including the history of Tailwind, details of the science behind refueling the body, specifics about their product and some tips from Jeff's extensive Leadville 100 experience.
We think that you'll find Jeff to be very engaging and passionate about training, racing, and providing others with clean training and racing nutrition through Tailwind.
Related Show Links:
Tailwind Nutrition Challenge - "If Tailwind doesn't make you stronger, happier, and less stressed during training and at your next event, we'll pay your entry fee."
Contact Tailwind
Tailwind Nutrition Facebook Page
2014 Endurance Racing Calendar
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