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#202: the bike as vehicle for social change, cycling and dreams
This week Selene begins by taking on a question about why, in the wake of not following a regimented training plan, our listener has notched Strava PRs on segments they have…
#201: Interview with youth and wellness activist Elizabeth Allen, skills building
Bikes are great, but it’s hard to pretend that all is right with the world currently. This week Selene sits down with her longtime friend Elizabeth Allen to ask her just how…
#200: the Giddy Up Challenge, a local challenge for friends
Selene checks in with some feedback on last week’s talk about oval chainrings. Listeners presented us with some angles on oval chainrings we hadn’t considered. We get an…
#199: Oval chainrings, using routines to aleviate anxiety
This week our intrepid duo is back with a look at oval chainrings, an idea that goes back practically as far as the bike itself. The question, of course, is do they really…
198: Bike sales jump because of Covid-19, how frame stiffness affects gravel bikes
With the massive increase in bike sales due to shelter in place requirements, there is a lot of curiosity about how that is playing out in terms of kids bike sales, adult bike…
#197: the cranky phase of SIP, the UCI's new racing calendar
We seem to have entered a new phase of our collective shelter in place, we might call it the cranky phase, Selene says. She discusses what she’s doing to stay sane, how she…
#196: Iron Cross, Reveal trade show, leg-strength imbalance
Ever considered doing Iron Cross? If so, you’re not alone. This week, Selene, Iron Cross’ winningest racer, addresses a listener question about what sort of preparation is…
#195: dealing with fatigue, protein for recovery, bike maintenance
We’re all looking for fresh ways to deal with being hunkered down in these new lives we lead. Selene takes a look at fatigue and how stress (like that which could be caused by…
#194: buddy system, scouting new routes
With Covid-19 still dominating life, Selene takes a look at how, despite the need for social distancing, having a workout buddy is more important now than ever before. She…
#193: Getting out there on the hard days, keeping upbeat in a weird world
This week Selene explores what cycling means to her and how those rides that we don’t want to do make the rides we want to do that much better. Patrick addresses the impact…