Sharing stories from the legends of Little 500.
The podcast, hosted by Jim, is a wonderful contribution to the Little 500 community. With his excellent interviewing skills, thoughtful questions, and fantastic discussions with dynamic individuals in the world of Little 500, Jim provides unparalleled insight into one of the most legendary amateur athletic events in the world. From discussing the rich history of the event to diving into competitor backgrounds, strategy, mentality, ethics in sport, and information for future riders, this podcast covers a wide range of topics that are sure to captivate any fan or participant of the Little 500.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is Jim's ability to conduct interviews that truly spark engaging discussions. His thoughtful questions not only delve into the technical aspects of the race but also explore deeper topics such as mentality and ethics in sport. By bringing on former riders and coaches as guests, Jim provides listeners with insights and perspectives from individuals who have firsthand experience with the race. This allows for a well-rounded understanding of what it takes to participate in such a demanding event and adds an extra layer of depth to each episode.
Furthermore, the coverage of historical aspects is another standout feature of this podcast. Through interviews with former riders and coaches who have been part of various editions of the Little 500 throughout its history, listeners gain a broader understanding of how the event has evolved over time. Learning about past triumphs, challenges faced by previous participants, and notable moments from previous races not only adds excitement but also fosters a sense of appreciation for the event's legacy.
While there are undoubtedly many positives about this podcast, one minor drawback is that it may cater primarily to those already familiar with the Little 500. As someone new to this particular sporting event or unfamiliar with its intricacies, some episodes may require additional context or background knowledge to fully grasp all aspects discussed. However, this can easily be remedied by doing some research beforehand or simply immersing oneself further into the world of the Little 500.
In conclusion, Jim's podcast is an outstanding contribution to the Little 500 community. With his excellent interviewing skills, insightful questions, and engaging discussions with former riders and coaches, this podcast offers unparalleled insight into one of the most legendary amateur athletic events in the world. Whether you're a fan or a participant, this podcast is definitely worth checking out for its comprehensive coverage of historical moments, competitor backgrounds, strategy discussions, and in-depth exploration of the mentality and ethics in sport. Thanks to Jim's wonderful work, listeners are provided with a valuable resource that both educates and entertains.
Hear from riders and coaches on how the Black Key Bulls won the 2024 Little 500 cycling race.
McGuire Wolfe and Jack Handlow ride 3 laps of the Nashville 90 in pursuit of 300 mile ride.
A team called the Cutters won the 2023 Little 500. Riders (Torin, Peyton, Jacob and Judah) and coaches (Jason and Jim) discuss the journey this team went on to win the race. Special thanks to James Welch for guest interviewing.
Chris shares stories from his Little 500 experience. Winning the race as both rider and coach, Chris pushed his competition to be better.
Abby Green, Grace Washburn, Lauren Etnyre , Nora Abdelkader and James Welch talk about winning the 2023 Little 500.
Little 500 individual time trial winners Gavin Goode and Jenna Rodgers.
Cutters and Alpha Chi Omega won the 2023 Little 500 qualifications.
Randy, Dave, Shawn and Tyler share memories about their Little 500 experience and winning the 1994 race,
Stories about how Randy and Steve Reisinger built one of the Mose successful Little 500 teams. The D-Chi dynasty won 7 out of 10 races and set the stage for the Cutter team.
Chris shared stories about riding and coaching the Little 500.
Riders: Jeff Hilligoss, George Grubb, Cary Sterzputowski and Chris Richardson. Coach Tom Schwoegler. Acacia fraternity wins the 1983 Little 500.
Addendum episode. I had an editing mistake on the previous episode and failed to include this segment.
Conversation with riders and coaches of the Phi Delta Theta cycling team. They share their experience with training and racing the Little 500 cycling race.
Riders Abby Tead, Juli Torbik, Grace Williams and Abby Green share their story of how they prepared and won the Little 500. Coach James Welch gives insight on what made this team special.
Rachel Brown shares how
Abby Hummels, Audrey Lavalle, Jessica Schueter and Olivia Hubbard talk about winning the Little 500 spring series event Team Pursuit.
Jimmy Kulik and Grace Williams talk about winning the 2022 Miss and Out.
2022 Little 500 ITT's were raced on 3/30/22 and 3/31/22. The weather ranged from 38 - 70 degrees with wind and rain. Jimmy and Grace both rode exceptional races.
Kevin shares how IU and Little 500 affected his life. We break down the 2017 race.
1991 Little 500 had a premier crop of sprinters and Mike pushed everyone to their limits. He shares how his Christian faith guided him through Little 500 and life.
From Little 500 to the Olympics Benjamin shares how meaningful bikes have been for him.
Riders Katherine Free, Kensington, Eleanor Madalon, Tina Levine and Coach Katie Ziegler talk about the 2021 DGBT. Hard work and fun result in good memories.
Interview with the Jetblach riders and coach. We discuss the training, COVID distractions, race day tactics and the future of Little 500. Congrats to everyone who helped keep Little 500 going.
Hank shares his enthusiasm for Little 500 and discusses the challenges ahead. The future of Little 500 is up to all of us.
Matt Cooper and Evie Peterson talk about past, present and future of riders council. They share how COVID has disrupted the Riders Council experience.
The Big Blue Marble came to ride Little 500 with Delta Chi and ended up creating the Cutters. Randy shares his journey through childhood challenges and the dynamics of Little 500.
Little 500 spring series event. Jess and Logan talk about winning the 2021 miss and out competition.
Riders of Alpha Xi Delta and JetBlach talk about preparing and racing 2021 Team Pursuit. Due to COVID this event served as race day qualifications.
From basketball to running to cycling Luke aimed to reach his potential. Riding Little 500 for DTD was a dream come true.
Evie and Rob share how they prepared and race the 2021 ITT's.
Transitioning from endurance runner to cycling sprinter. Kayce shares her story of discovering Little 500 and Delta Gamma sorority.
The Warriors path led Fred to Little 500 and he followed his unique journey to find his team. The 1989 Cinzano team was comprised of a mix of talent and personalities that delivered Mike Asher to lap 180.
How to be fierce, joyful, adventurous and master Little 500. Caitlin emphasized team spirit and celebrated all the little victories throughout the training season.
Learn how Teter was formed and how being fully engaged in Little 500 propelled the team to mastery. We discuss how defeats can become victories; believing in the process and exploring your limits.
Investing in experiences and relationships will give long term dividends. Tom shares how he got involved in Little 500 and why he stayed with it for 45 years.
Persistence, mindful training and teammates helped ATO win the 2006 Little 500. Hans applied 4 years of lessons to make a dream come true.
Story of how Dodds House mastered Little 500. Craig shares memories of how his team dedicated themselves and became winners of the 2005 Little 500.
Memories of friendships being formed and focused training. Wining the 2002 Little 500 took a team effort and a clear strategy.
Tabitha talks about transitioning from runner into cyclist. She was a 4 year Little 5 rider who helped build a winning team.
Jenn shares how she got started in cycling with IUCC mountain bike racing. She thrived on the Roadrunner team and worked hard to master Little 500. She eventually upgraded to a USCF category 2 and competed to national level races.
Caroline shared how she discovered Little 500 and found deep friendship.
Courtney talks about his Little 500 experience as rider and coach. His innovation and tactics have changed how the race is approached.
Nick shares how he got introduced into Little 500 and how his teamsters helped make Sigma Phi Epsilon a competitive cycling team.
Liz shares memories of her experience riding with the “Yankees” of Little 500, Kappa Alpha Theta.
Joel McKay shares how he got involved in Little 500 and how his team believed in their race strategy.
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