Pack Chatter Podcast

We're coming off a killer weekend at Plan 2 Peak 2 Days of Buffalo -  New York's biggest stage race sponsored by Tom Pro Bike and Kanberra, and produced by the East Auroa Racing Club. We saw stout fields deep in talent that created some of the most exciting racing we've ever seen at this event. Join Tony for a full race recap and check out www.packchatterpodcast.com for photos, video highlights and full results.  Donate to Help Bonnie @bonniesymes Register for East Arcade Weekend p/b UB Neurosurgery  USA Cycling FREE Women's Level Up Clinic

It's the midway point of the local road season, and the BBC President's Cup Series, but there is still a lot of fun ahead. In this episode Tony re-caps the racing from Hamburg Race Weekend, provides a few updates on the races ahead, including the discount codes below, and contributor Max Schneider interviews Drew Llyod after his big win.  Full results and a Vlog from Max available here. Follow Max @maxschneider and on YouTube. Register for the BBC Birthday Bash Crit with free entry for all women. Register for 2 Days of Buffalo. First time women to the event use the code: newwoman to save 75 percent. Returning women use the code: women20 to save 20%. Canadian riders use the code: ohcanada to save $10. www.packchatterpodcast.com @onceagainracing

Plan 2 Peak Two Days of Buffalo is biggest stage race in NY, and one of the premier events on the East Coast. In this episode, Tony sits down with the organizers and sponsors who have spent a decade building this race.  Included in this conversation are Peter Cummings of Plan 2 Peak Coaching, Tom Lonzi, owner of Tom's Pro Bike, Joel Solly owner of Kanberra, Ryan Rish, racer on Kanberra's master's team, along with Tom Weichmann and Rich Scaduto, race directors and promoters of 2 Days of Buffalo.  www.bikereg.com/2dob Ride with Tom's Pro Bike Kanberra | 100% Pure Tea Tree Oil Gel  Plan2Peak Endurance Sport Coaching

Race season is on, and we have a recap of the Tour of Buffalo presented by the Buffalo Bicycling Club. With two crits and a road race, the Tour of Buffalo awarded GC winners for the weekend while also serving as the first 3 of 9 races in the summer long 50th Anniversary President's Cup Series. The episode includes a summary of each day along with onsite interviews from Craig Polston, 32X National Champion Paul Curley, and Junior World Champion Dylan Bibic.  See www.packchatterpodcast.com for full results and photos. Check out @onceagainracing for highlight reels. 

It's gravel season, and we are talking all things dirt with Blaine Mays & Chad Zimar of Steuben Brewing Company, Tim O'Shea of Pointway Coaching, and NICA Coach Guy Zeh. We cover Tim's Dirt Disco MTB training facility, Guy's ambition to open an indoor bike park in Rochester, NY, and the upcoming Keuka Lake Gravel Classic from Steuben Brewing company. Keuka Lake Gravel Classic | Steuben Brewing Company  Buffalo Bicycling Club's 50th Anniversary Criterium Online The Plan2Peak: Two Days of Buffalo Stage Race  Keuka Lake Gravel Classic on Strava Tim O'Shea @pwpcoaching Guy Zeh @roughterrainbikepark Bike Park Survey  @steubenbrewing 

A master's racer from Central Pa., Eric Moon began racing in his teens before leaving the sport for 25 years to enjoy a glamourous life as a high-profile hairstylist. Now back at the sharp end of the race, Eric's story is one of passion, toughness, insight, and a true love of the sport.   @mrericmoon @packchatter www.bikereg.com/kgc www.packchatterpodcast.com www.buffalobicyclingclub.com www.bikereg.com/2dob  

Pack Chatter kicks off its 2022 season as Tony chats with Craig Mattern & Andy August of Minutemen Empire Automation p/b Full Moon Vista (formerly Park Ave Racing) about their junior development program that helped produce Magnus Sheffield, Trevor August, AJ August, Miles Mattern and several more up-and-coming young racers. This year Pack Chatter will cover an exciting calendar of WNY races, producing highlight videos, press releases, and post-race podcast coverage with results and rider interviews. Flex your team and sponsors with Pack Chatter partners! Schedule available in this podcast and on our website at www.packchatterpodcast.com  @onceagainracing 

Cross In the Park is one of the most iconic events in NY cycling. Race directors, bike shop owners, and life-long friends, Ethan Johnson and Alex Davies join the show to talk about this year's race while sharing some of their favorite memories from 10 years of Buffalo cyclocross.  Follow Alex and Ethan through their shop on Instagram @campusww.  More cycling content available at www.packchatterpodcast.com.

Buffalo, NY has a rich history of bike racing and 2 Days of Buffalo is a staple of that cycling culture. In this episode Tony chats with a few of the winners from the weekend and shares a few stories from one of the best events in NYS.  For video content and full results see our website at www.packchatterpodcast.com.

Dylan Bibic is one of the top junior road and track racers in the world. He has won multiple Canadian National Championships on the track, has trained with the Canadian Olympic team, and is currently racing with Cannibal Team in Belgium as he gears up for the World Championships. Prior to my conversion with Dylan, we have results from Freedom Run Road Race with more content on our website at packchatterpodcast.com Instagram: @packchatter, @dylanbibic, @cannibalteam 

The youngest of the August crew, Junior National TT Champion AJ August of Hot Tubes Racing joins the show to talk about his big win, upcoming goals, cyclocross season, and field a fan question from non other than Curtis White. We also have results and a quick recap from last weekend's Strade Verde road race.  Follow us on Instagram @packchatter and check out our website for more cycling content www.packchatterpodcast.com.

Road racing is back in WNY! We have a few post-race interviews from the event and loads of video content on our website and Instagram. Make sure you are registered for the next Buffalo Bicycling Club race Freedom Run Winery Road Race Online Registration (bikereg.com) Follow us @packchatterppodcast and on our website at www.packchatterpodcast.com. Follow the Buffalo Bicycling Club @buffalobicyclingclub

Gravel results, stage race preview, crit state championships... and horse track racing? NYS races are in full swing, and this week we have three of the best race directors in the game. Tom Weichmann and Rich Scaduto dish the details on this year's 2 Days of Buffalo while John Compton reports results from his Natifo 40 gravel grinder, previews the T-Burg Crit -this years NYS Championship - and speculates a race format that has Tony jazzed.  bikereg.com/2DOB & @earcracing bikereg.com/t-brugcrit www.packchatterpodcast.com

A new rider, a race director, and a master's team walk into a podcast... First-year rider Ryan Fletcher and Race Director Matt Rankin start the show. Ryan shares his perspective on entering the sport while Matt gives us the details of the NYS Championship Road Race. Then Craig Polston and Ryan Rish share their experience of launching a master's team and continuing to race as life evolves. Instagram @packchatterpodcast, @teamtowpath, @ry.guy.fly @kanberra.five20, @wnybrc, @onceagainracing, @legacicycling

We are back on the "carbon pony" with Buffalo Bicycling Club representatives Erin Haskell, James Thompson, and Tom Robinson about their upcoming USA Cycling races and their club's new mentoring program. Then we catch-up with Jake Castor of Team Skyline and Ethan Carney of Kelly Benefits Elite Development Team to get the rundown of their season plans. Plus we have race dates of some of our favorite events.   Follow the BBC on Instagram & Facebook @buffalobicyclingclub Follow Jake Castor @teamskylinebike & @jakecastor8 Follow Ethan Carney on Strava, @kbs.elite_devo & @cmucycling Follow us on Instagram & Facebook @packchatterpodcast. Email question to Tony at ridelcc@gmail.com.

Jeff Poulin is the President and founder of the of the New York State Bicycling Racing Association, NY's Local Association for USA Cycling and the largest sponsor of amateur bike racing in NYS. In this episode, Jeff gives us a rundown on the coming race season while Todd and Tony also talk about a shift in podcast focus, the excitement of being a pro cycling fan right now, and balance bikes for kids.  See NYSBRA.com for 2021 races, grants, and resources. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @packchatterpodcast. Email question to Tony at ridelcc@gmail.com.  

With 2020 mostly canceled, some events are finding ways to move forward. In this episode, we talk with the Race Directors Tom Weichman and Rich Scaduto of Two Days of Buffalo as they discuss their plans to hold a stage race during the first weekend of August. For more info about the event, see their Bikereg page at https://www.bikereg.com/2dob

Trevor August is an emerging young talent from Rochester with a rich family history in cycling. He grew up in bike shops racing mtb and cross. Now as a high school junior, he looks to get some more experience on the road while entering the elite ranks in cross. In this episode, Trevor tells us about his experience racing cross in Belgium, growing up in a cycling family, living under COVID-19, and his plans for the future. 

As a racer, event promoter, and coach, Adam Myerson is one of the most interesting figures in American cycling. In this episode we get a chance to discuss the challenges of coaching during the pandemic, the evolution of road racing, and some of his favorite gravel events all through a lens that has seen more than 30 years of the sport.

Tony sits down with podcasting bike racer Rob Kelly of the "No Training Wheels Podcast." Rob produces an insightful, polished show that interviews interesting cycling figures while providing a unique commentary around those conversations. In this show, we talk a little about his approach to that production, his history in the sport, and his view on an array of cycling topics. Follow Rob @notrainingwheelspod on Instagram and Twitter and subscribe to his show any place you get your podcasts. 

In this episode, we chat with Chris Norvold about content creation and bringing young people to the sport. Chris came to cycling as a member of the famed Western Mass cross cultural where he raced for JAM Fund as a junior. At 20 years old, Chris is now developing his own business as a content creator for BMC that focuses on adventure events. 

Note: this episode was recorded on 3/15. Our thoughts and opinions on the COVID-19 are based on the information available at that time. Some of those have changed and will continue to change as we learn more.  In this show, Blaine Mays, from Steuben Brewing Co., joins us for a conversation around the relationship between bikes and beer. SBC runs group rides and hosts a bike club. We explore that business model. You can follow SBC @steubenbrewing. 

As COVID-19 takes-over our lives, we get some time with cyclocross legend and GCN journalist, Jeremy Powers. We talk about Powers's personal situation in this tough time before digging into his transition from pro-racer to full-time journalist. 

In this episode, Tony and TJ Eisenhart talk fatherhood, gravel, art, and culture. TJ has raced road since he was a junior, but at 25, and as a new dad, he is shifting his focus to gravel racing and creating art around those experiences. For more information follow TJ @tjeienhart @imaginary_collective.

In this episode, Butcher Box Cycling Team Director, Steve Cullen, calls-in from the first few hours of team camp. In 2020, Butcher Box continues to chase lofty goals as the men's squad hopes to repeat as the USA Crit Championship while a very stacked, newly-formed women's team looks to make their mark on American Crit racing by taking the women's title. Hear form Steve and the riders as they begin this season-long journey. 

In this episode we talk e-bikes. Willo provides his perspective as a manufacturer on ways he expects this new tech will impact the industry. Then we talk snow group riding strategy and etiquette.    In the episode we cite this article as it provides a wealth of insight on e-bikes.

Bike shop owner and Team Skyline founder, Ryan DeWald is set to launch a deep pro roster for 2020, and he's doing it with a mission. Ryan is a Type 1 diabetic, and he uses his team to educate and empower others who suffer from this disease.  You can follow Ryan and his crew @TeamSkyline on Instagram and Facebook. 

In this episode, Tony and Willo breakdown Growler's American-Made Session IPA gravel bike. Then they talk cyclists and traffic laws. Check out the new Growler gravel bike at www.growlerbikes.com.

Selene Yeager is a highly accomplished author, coach, pro-athlete, and podcaster. In this episode, we breakdown the world of gravel racing through the lens of Selene's newest book Gravel! You can follow Selene @fitchick3. 

Camie Kornely @camiekorn and Christine D'Ercole @iamicaniwillido are a World Championship track duo whose relationship runs deep on and off the bike. As moms, teachers, and elite athletes they share an inspirational bond that truly drives them to succeed. In this episode, they explore the make-up of that chemistry, talk about the family around track cycling, and tell a story of overcoming tremendous adversity after Camie was injured at Worlds.

Megan Jastrab is a pro-racer, a 3X World Champion, a full-time college student, all at just 17 years old. Having raced professionally since she was 15, Megan took home two Junior rainbow jerseys at Track Worlds in August before winning the Junior Women's Road Race in stunning fashion in September. In this episode, Megan breaks down her nailbiting championship sprint, talks about Tokyo 2020, and Todd gives her a history lesson from his VHS collection. You can follow Megan @meganjastrab.

Heather Mason of Bianchi has done it all in the bike industry. From a pro 24 hour racer to a bike shop owner to a club founder to a bike rep and culture expert, Heather shares her knowledge and insight with Pack Chatter. Follow Heather @heathr.mason.

Steve M. Cullen is the Director of the Butcher Box Cycling Team. In two short seasons he created a program that won the USA Crits Team Title while becoming a national fan favorite. In this episode, Cullen joins us from a hospital bed where he talks about his venture into ultra running, the success of the Butcher Box Cycling Team, and his 2020 plans to launch a women's program. Follow Steve and his team @fasturdays and @butcherboxcycling. 

As part of our Target Tokyo series, Todd chats with the iconic Nate Koch. Nate is a prominent figure in US track racing on the bike and on camera. He has won National and Pan Am medals, broken national records, and is known for his showmanship in @sixdaycycling races. In this episode, he talks about his history with this sport, his new "On Your Left" initiative and some of the components that make Six Day Track racing a special form of cycling entertainment. Learn more about Nate @teamnater and @onyourleftofficial. 

In the third of our three-part series on the biggest gravel races in the country, we talk with Rory Heinlein and Pete Hoag of Once Again Racing about their experiences at Rebecca's and Dirty Kanza.

In this episode, Simmons and Sheffield of Team USA breakdown their dominant performance at the Junior World Championships. These two young riders finished first and third after drilling the pace in one of the best-executed races in Jr. World history. Hear the story as only they can tell it. 

Anya Bogdante of Buffalo Hardwood/Just Ride is a relative newcomer to the gravel scene but that hasn't stopped her from logging some big results. In the second episode of our three-part gravel series, Anya tells us about her podium finish at Gravel Worlds, bonking in Iowa, and the allure of long gravel adventure. 

The 1st of a 3-part series on the country's biggest gravel events, Brendan Housler (@brendanhousler) of EVOQ.bike and DNA Racing shares his struggles at Landrun and Iowa Wind and Rock, which led to 5th place finish and the KOM jersey at Gravel Worlds. This dominate amateur road racer and coach, whose accomplishments include a Masters National Championship, provides keen insights on some of America's most excellent gravel adventures. For more content from Brendan subscribe to EVOQ.bike on YouTube.

Zachary Schuster is a writer, editor, photographer, and PhD for Cyclocross Magazine, the leading cyclocross publication in the US. Although he holds degrees in engineering and environmental studies, Dr. Schuster is a true professor of all things cross and gravel. In this episode, Zach provides an inside look at cycling journalism while sharing his experiences of covering the biggest events in the country and the top racers in the world.

Curtis White is one of the hottest talents in cycling. After a breakout 2018/19 where he won Pan Ams, finished 2nd at Nationals, and was the highest finishing American at Worlds, Curtis is ready to unleash on the 2019/20 season. In this episode he talks about his offseason training, the mental game, being Emma White’s brother, and goats. Follow Curtis @curtisjwhite.

Daniel Estevez is an alum of the prestigious Hot Tubes junior development program where he excelled with some of today's top racers. After a 10 year lay off, and finding tremendous success in education and business, he's back racing at the nation's biggest pro events. In this episode he talks about his journey: the Hot Tubes program where he found support on and off the bike, his relationship with Todd as his current coach, and his passion for helping people. 

Join Willo and Tony for a Pack Chatter production of Growlers with Willo. This MTB series focuses on the different parts of the cycling community. This week they talk events. Alexa Harding jumps in to discuss her upcoming Burning Bike MTB Festival on 8/10 & 8/11 and Growler Factory Rider Jeff Waasdorp tells us what draws him to good cycling event. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51Epa0X2pok

Daniel Holloway is one of the most dominate racers in American history. Although he has made his name in crits, he came up on the track and is looking to add one more title to his collection: Olympic Gold. In this episode he talks track racing and a little hunting too. 

Ride Growlers. Drink Growlers. Talk bikes. In the first episode of this Pack Chatter Series, we group ride at Dryer Road Park, drink a growler from Silver Lake Brewing Project, talk about the survival of the bike shop, and chat with a few friends who jump in the show. Stay tuned for the next installment. For more information on Willo and Growler Bikes, visit their website at growlerbikes.com and follow them on Instagram and Facebook.

Brian Walton is a legend. He is a 3x Olympian, earning a sliver medal in 1996. Brian is also a 3x Pan Am Games Gold Medalist and a member of the famed 7-Eleven Team. Today Brian is a highly accomplished coach through www.waltonendurance.com and heavily involved with Coast2Coast4Cancer : www.cancerbikeride.org.

Seth Jones of Arapahoe/Hincapie/BMC is a college student at UNCC and first-year professional cyclist. In this show, Seth talks about signing his first pro deal, balancing training with a heavy college course load and shares some advice for aspiring pros and weekend warriors alike. Follow Seth and his career on Instagram at @sethjones3 and @teamhincapie. 

Join Todd and world renowned cycling coach Hunter Allen as they discuss the third edition of Hunter's best selling book, Training + Racing with a Power Meter, now available on Amazon. Learn more about Hunter at www.peakscoachinggroup.com. Music by Handsome Young Ladies.com. 

In a special episode, the guys talk with friend of the show Jeremy Clay about the NS at gravel races and about being at the front of the first two Durty Bikes races. Jeremy followed the heavy hitters as they battled at Ossian and Prattsburgh. Companion video footage from Clay's bike can be found on Youtube.  Special thanks to Handsome Young Ladies.com for the music on this episode. 

Buck Miller is a retired professional racer who tackled an epic 8-Day 630K adventure with Eric Batty, Ted King and Ryan Atkins across the frozen tundra of James Bay. On this episode, Buck and Todd talk prep, gear, and living wild in the Canadian outback. 

Jeremy Powers, Anthony Clark and Curtis White join Tony as they breakdown The Ossian Giant, the first race of the Durty Bikes Gravel Series. After 44 miles and 4,400 feet of gravelicious racing, White took the win in a close sprint with Anthony in 2nd and Powers in 4th. Theses three heavy hitters talk spelling, living sleeveless, and White interviews Tony. For video of the interview check out our YouTube channel.

Mike "So Pro" Jones had a stellar pro career with some of the best teams in country from 2003 -2007. Now at 41 years old and with a 4-month-old son, "So Pro" is back on a pro contract for the first time in 11 seasons with Team Skyline. Jones talks about his comeback, racing crits, gravel, and fatherhood.