Phil Gaimon Cycling Podcast

People ask for advice on their health insurance and health debt often. They also ask for updates on my case, which I've been scared to provide. In light of current events, I got a lot of folks suddenly asking “what ever happened with your thing, Phil?” So here it is…hopefully the last update on this whole mess. I hope this helps someone. Feel free to message me if you think I can help, or see the letter in my video description that I sent to various entities. I'm not a lawyer and never worked with a lawyer in this case, but it worked for me so maybe this is useful as a template.Video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/WO5UlAyBWx0NPR story:  https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/07/29/1021197432/cyclists-olympic-dream-becomes-200-000-medical-bill-nightmareOriginal video from the hospital: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-vwg_wj65SM&t=340s

https://fascatcoaching.com/pages/appvideo version: https://youtu.be/8B9dydKJcHoI watch the races and the commentary, just waiting for someone to start screaming about whatever seems obvious or insane to me and needs to be pointed out in commentary or news analysis. When that doesn't happen, that means I have to make a video. This one explains why some nations have more riders than others, how that affects the tactics, and why a triathlete who DIDN'T START THE RACE is the best teammate of the 2024 Olympics so far, and some other things.

I'll finish this Tour de France series with a recap of the final stages, a summary of the winners and losers (by team and individual)--who's happy and who has to go back to the drawing board (factoring in team budgets and goals), and I'll also answer the question that I get most often, which therefore shouldn't be ignored: do I think the tour and its winners are clean?https://www.invisiframe.co.uk/Video version: https://youtu.be/4xq-YpjbY3Y

Catching you up on the latest Tour de France news and results, from some big GC days, to close sprint finishes, and FINALLY a breakaway. Roglic pulling a "fuck it...I'll drop out and do the Vuelta," Pidcock out with Covid, and Geraint CONTINUING with Covid?Automatic Discount for Whoop: https://join.whoop.com/philsentme

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A summary of stages 4-9, some takes that I feel have been missing from TV coverage, and thoughts on tactics, riders, and the race overall.PHILSFONDO.COMVideo: https://youtu.be/_xm4XPUgFwM

Why is that guy pulling? Why is the one sitting on? What is that team doing? Pro cycling looks simple at first, then it get complicated, but I'm here to make it simple again. I hope this helps.

I'll do these as often as I feel like it, and I felt like it today! Enjoy some hot takes, cold takes, analysis, and light updates

AI Coaching App First month free: https://tinyurl.com/4naj6bumCoach Frank's channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/FasCatCoachingIt's been a tumultuous pro cycling season so far, so with the Tour de France starting soon, I thought I would provide a summary of all of the races so far, who's on form, what storylines to follow, and what stages to watch. This year I won't be doing a daily stage update (that nearly killed me in 2023), but I'll come in for explainers, takes, summaries, and coverage as-needed.

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Every year around this time, pro cyclists show off their new bikes and clothes, and the rest of the cycling world wonders where it went, and can I have it. In this installment from the Ask a (Retired) Pro series, we discuss whether pros are allowed to keep their bikes, forced to return them, or what happens with all of it.

I put this on YouTube a couple years ago, but it translates nicely to podcast so I'm putting it here as wellOften when I post a photo from a bike ride, someone will correct me for something weird, quoting a “Rule #.” I've had people make fun of a riders' hairy legs in a picture I posted, and I think back to when I started, how intimidating it was to figure out all the details. Years later, I literally was a pro, but I still had people explaining to me how to look “pro.”The truth is that everyone crashes the first time they try clipless pedals and we've all gotten a big grease stain on our calf and walked around with it all day like a piece of spinach in our teeth. I don't think these “rules” were meant to exclude. I think they were fun, tongue-in-cheek, maybe a reference, but they have been misapplied. I decided that it's time for an update or an alternative. It can evolve if you have suggestions, but I offer this to start:The New Rules of Cycling: AKA PhiluminatiRule #1: Everyone riding a bike and being safe and having fun is doing it right.Rule #2: Wear whatever the hell you want.Rule #3: Nothing on your bike has to match. Cycling is already expensive, complicated, elitist, and often sexist and racist. Don't make it harder because someone's tires aren't the same brand.Rule #4: A Gran Fondo is as competitive as you want it to be, but the group ride is a workout, not a race. You should have no feelings about winning, not winning, who crossed the imaginary line first for no prize or how they did it.Rule #5: In traffic, we take the space we need, obey the laws that make sense for us, and try to be courteous. Pedestrians have right of way. If you want cars to respect cyclists, cyclists have to respect people on foot.Rule #6: We all wave to each other. This includes triathletes, commuters, e-bikes, homeless people, and scooters. We're in this together. The enemy is car culture.Rule #7: If you're not into helmets that's your decision, but do respect the policies of who you're riding with. We don't helmet shame (adult) strangers we see without them, but don't show up on the group ride like that if that's not how everyone else does it.Rule #8: Strava is a social media platform, not a race. Follow Strava's policies, express yourself with your cool bike rides and your pictures and fitness. If you lose a KOM, you remember that a KOM means nothing. You give Kudos and get inspired to improve and try to take it back.Rule #9: For fucks sake don't litter. I can't believe I have to say that.Rule #10: Suffering is a choice–not a rule. You're no more of a cyclist than someone else because you go faster or they stay home when it's raining.Rule #11 (This is broad to cover anything I'm missing): Don't be a dick.

Want to support me and my show? Sponsors take care of that, so please consider a donation instead:https://act.sierraclub.org/donate/rc_connect__campaign_designform?id=7013q000002NxclAACContribute to my No Kid Hungry Campaignhttps://p2p.onecause.com/chefscycle24/phil-gaimonMy Recovery Product: https://www.icelegs.comOrder Cookie Merch and Phil's Books: https://www.philsfondo.com/shopPodcast: iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-phil-gaimon-show/id1692030939 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7vycENBirLesG1URcGAOM2Follow Me!https://www.instagram.com/philgaimonhttps://twitter.com/philgaimonhttps://www.facebook.com/philgaimon/https://www.strava.com/pros/6188My website: http://www.philgaimon.comRide with me at Phil's Fondo and Cookie Camp in Malibu: https://www.philsfondo.com/Or my Gravel Event April 28 in Lone Pine www.whiskeytangofondo.comBrought to you by invisiFRAME! https://www.invisiframe.co.uk/ @invisiframe @xpel https://www.xpel.com/Bikes by Factor @factorbikes https://factorbikes.com/Clothing, Gloves, Socks by Starlight/Black Bibs  @starlightapparel @theblackbibs https://www.starlightapparel.com/ https://www.theblackbibs.com/Sundays Bicycle Insurance @sundaysinsurance_usa https://www.sundays.insure/partner/phil-gaimonComponents by Shimano @rideshimano https://bike.shimano.com/VIAIR Air compressors: https://www.viaircorp.com/tlc-bike-seriesComputer/Heart Rate/Kickr/Pedals by Wahoo @wahoofitnessofficial https://www.wahoofitness.com/In Case of Emergency call Bike Legal @bike_legal https://bikelegalfirm.com/12 Speed Bar End Garage Door Opener @12speed https://12speed.com/Crotch happy thanks to Chamois Buttr @chamoisbuttr https://www.chamoisbuttr.com/ (PHIL25 for a discount)Training plans/Optimize App from Fascat Coaching @fascatcoaching 25% off Optimize App with PHILSENTMEhttps://fascatcoaching.com/pages/appAutomatic Discount for Whoop: https://join.whoop.com/philsentmeBike Bags (for travel and on-bike) by Orucase @orucase http://www.orucase.comHydration/Supplements by First Endurance @firstendurance https://firstendurance.com/Bike racks by Kuat https://www.kuat.com/ @kuatracksStages Power Meter: https://stagescycling.com/ @stagescyclingMobile Bike Shop @velofixlosangeles https://www.velofix.com/locations/greater-los-angeles/Glasses by goodr @bikegoodr https://goodr.com/collections/bikingEndurance lotion for watts from Lactigo @lactigo https://www.lactigo.com/pages/phil-gaimon (PHILSENTME for a discount)Bike would be stolen if not for Ottolock @ottodesignworks http://ottodesignworks.com/ (PHILSENTME for a discount)Silca Chain Lube/Sealant @silca_velo https://silca.cc/ (PHILSENTME for 10% off)Kenda Tires @kendatire https://www.kendatire.com/ (PHILSENTME for 30% off)Lazer Helmets @lazersportna (PHILSENTME for 15% off) lazersport.us/PHILSENTME

Honorable Judge Phil presides over the lingering questions you've had about honest KOM hunting, sliding into the Strava DMs, and moreWant to support me and my show? Sponsors take care of that, so please consider a donation instead:https://act.sierraclub.org/donate/rc_connect__campaign_designform?id=7013q000002NxclAACContribute to my No Kid Hungry Campaignhttps://p2p.onecause.com/chefscycle24/phil-gaimon

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I'm not scared of breaking bones or road rash anymore, but I am scared of brain damage, and I think more cyclists should understand why. In light of a very visible mistake in the European time trial championships, I saw an opportunity to share what I know, some of the risks of riding concussed, and what you should do if you think you might be at risk. Concussion risk and protocol has come a long way in all sports over the last few years. Big thanks to Dr. Sprouse for sharing.Dr. Sprouse on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/drkevinsprouse/

A lot of folks requested I do the Vuelta after the Tour de France series. I didn't want to do a stage by stage, but I sat down with my friend Ben Foster to do the highlights, hot takes, and tell you which stages you should watch and why. Subscribe and save 20%. Plus get an additional 15% off and a free frother with my code PHILSENTME when you click https://shopbeam.com/philgaimon . That's up to 35% off of the original price! Want to support me and my show? Sponsors take care of that, so please consider a donation instead:https://act.sierraclub.org/donate/rc_connect__campaign_designform?id=7013q000002NxclAACContribute to my No Kid Hungry Campaignhttps://p2p.onecause.com/chefscycle24/phil-gaimonMy Recovery Product: https://www.icelegs.comOrder Cookie Merch and Phil's Books: https://www.philsfondo.com/shopPodcast: iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-phil-gaimon-show/id1692030939 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7vycENBirLesG1URcGAOM2Follow Me!https://www.instagram.com/philgaimonhttps://twitter.com/philgaimonhttps://www.facebook.com/philgaimon/https://www.strava.com/pros/6188My website: http://www.philgaimon.comRide with me at Phil's Fondo in Malibu: https://www.philsfondo.com/Brought to you by Jukebox! www.jukeboxcycling.com www.jukeboxprint.comBikes by Factor @factorbikes https://factorbikes.com/Chapeau Power Analysis @chapeaulabs http://chapeau-labs.com/ (PHILSENTME for a discount)Clothing by Starlight/Black Bibs  @starlightapparel @theblackbibs https://www.starlightapparel.com/ https://www.theblackbibs.com/Sundays Bicycle Insurance https://www.sundays.insure/partner/phil-gaimonComponents by Shimano @rideshimano https://bike.shimano.com/Decathlon Outdoor Gear @decathlonusa https://alnk.to/eOGrXwk E-Bikes by State @statebicycle https://www.statebicycle.com/?avad=290261_a2d7565a5Inside Tracker Blood Testing for Nutrition and Health: @insidetracker DISCOUNT WITH LINK http://InsideTracker.com/PhilGaimonBeam: https://bit.ly/44HmwCL (PHILSENTME for 35% off)Bici Bucerias Mexico Bike Tours: @bicibuceriasmexicancycling7143 Join me in November: https://bicibucerias.com/la-vuelta-de-jalisco-philComputer/Heart Rate/Kickr/Pedals by Wahoo @wahoofitnessofficial https://www.wahoofitness.com/In Case of Emergency call Bike Legal @bike_legal https://bikelegalfirm.com/Competitive Cyclist @competitivecyclist: https://alnk.to/6TulOTB 12 Speed Bar End Garage Door Opener @12speed https://12speed.com/Crotch happy thanks Chamois Buttr @chamoisbuttr https://www.chamoisbuttr.com/ (PHIL25 for a discount)Training plans/Optimize App from Fascat Coaching @fascatcoaching 25% off Optimize App with PHILSENTMEAutomatic Discount for Whoop: https://join.whoop.com/philsentmeBike Bags (for travel and on-bike) by Orucase @orucase http://www.orucase.comHydration/Supplements by First Endurance @firstendurance https://firstendurance.com/Bike racks on the go by @seasucker http://www.seasucker.comGloves by Handup @handupgloves https://handupgloves.com/ (PHILSENTME for a discount)Mobile Bike Shop @velofixlosangeles https://www.velofix.com/locations/greater-los-angeles/Glasses by goodr @bikegoodr https://goodr.com/collections/bikingEndurance lotion for watts from Lactigo @lactigo https://www.lactigo.com/pages/phil-gaimon (PHILSENTME for a discount)Bike would be stolen if not for Ottolock @ottodesignworks http://ottodesignworks.com/ (PHILSENTME for a discount)Accessories/Chain Lube by Silca @silca_velo https://silca.cc/Kenda Tires @kendatire https://www.kendatire.com/ (PHILSENTME for a discount)Ridge Supply Socks @ridgesupply https://www.ridgesupply.comLazer Helmets @lazersport lazersport.us/PHILS

They say never read the comments, but I'm making an exception here and going through the comments from angry motorists I've received over the years. I think it might be useful for cyclists to be armed with some of these answers, and for the 99% sane motorists to know what cyclists deal with from that hostile 1%. Big thanks to Bike Legal to helping make sure I got this one right.Hopefully you never need an attorney for a bike accident, but bookmark and follow them just in case:https://bikelegalfirm.com/https://www.instagram.com/bike_legal/

Big thanks today to Sunday's Insurance. Whether its theft, crash damage, or racing that damages your beloved bicycle, they'll get you a new one so you're back on the road fast. Get your quote now www.Sundaysinsurance.comMy YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/philgaimonshowAudio books: https://www.audible.com/search?searchAuthor=Phil+GaimonRemember when the Yates brothers went 1-2? It feels like 9 years ago, but it was actually July 1. For my final episode on #letour 2023, I do a quick summary of each stage, assess the winners and losers of the race team by team, and then get into the finale. Follow Me!https://www.instagram.com/philgaimonhttps://twitter.com/philgaimonhttps://www.facebook.com/philgaimon/https://www.strava.com/pros/6188My website: http://www.philgaimon.comRide with me at Phil's Fondo in Malibu: https://www.philsfondo.com/Creature's Channel: https://youtube.com/@TheCreaturedogBrought to you by Jukebox! www.jukeboxcycling.com www.jukeboxprint.comBikes by Factor @factorbikes https://factorbikes.com/Chapeau Power Analysis @chapeaulabs http://chapeau-labs.com/ (PHILSENTME for a discount)Clothing by Starlight/Black Bibs  @starlightapparel @theblackbibs https://www.starlightapparel.com/ https://www.theblackbibs.com/Components by Shimano @rideshimano https://bike.shimano.com/Decathlon Outdoor Gear @decathlonusa https://alnk.to/eOGrXwk E-Bikes by State @statebicycle https://www.statebicycle.com/?avad=290261_a2d7565a5Inside Tracker Blood Testing for Nutrition and Health: @insidetracker DISCOUNT WITH LINK http://InsideTracker.com/PhilGaimonBeam: https://bit.ly/44HmwCL (PHILSENTME for 35% off)Bici Bucerias Mexico Bike Tours: @bicibuceriasmexicancycling7143 http://bicibucerias.comComputer/Heart Rate/Kickr/Pedals by Wahoo @wahoofitnessofficial https://www.wahoofitness.com/In Case of Emergency call Bike Legal @bike_legal https://bikelegalfirm.com/Competitive Cyclist @competitivecyclist: https://alnk.to/6TulOTB 12 Speed Bar End Garage Door Opener @12speed https://12speed.com/Crotch happy thanks Chamois Buttr @chamoisbuttr https://www.chamoisbuttr.com/ (PHIL25 for a discount)Training plans/Optimize App from Fascat Coaching @fascatcoaching 25% off Optimize App with PHILSENTMEAutomatic Discount for Whoop: https://join.whoop.com/philsentmeBike Bags (for travel and on-bike) by Orucase @orucase http://www.orucase.comHydration/Supplements by First Endurance @firstendurance https://firstendurance.com/Bike racks on the go by @seasucker http://www.seasucker.comGloves by Handup @handupgloves https://handupgloves.com/ (PHILSENTME for a discount)Mobile Bike Shop @velofixlosangeles https://www.velofix.com/locations/greater-los-angeles/Glasses by goodr @bikegoodr https://goodr.com/collections/bikingEndurance lotion for watts from Lactigo @lactigo https://www.lactigo.com/pages/phil-gaimon (PHILSENTME for a discount)Bike would be stolen if not for Ottolock @ottodesignworks http://ottodesignworks.com/ (PHILSENTME for a discount)Accessories/Chain Lube by Silca @silca_velo https://silca.cc/Kenda Tires @kendatire https://www.kendatire.com/ (PHILSENTME for a discount)Ridge Supply Socks @ridgesupply https://www.ridgesupply.comLazer Helmets @lazersport lazersport.us/PHILSENTME

Today's Sponsor is Silca! PHILSENTME at silca.cc  Today's stage was a great one-day race, with incessant breakaways, crashes that led to a GC shakeup in the top 10, and the biggest names putting on a show for the stage win!Check it out, please share it, leave comments, but lets see if we can enjoy it together. Links in profile (video and audio options)iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-phil-gaimon-show/id1692030939 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vycENBirLesG1URcGAOM2Video: https://www.youtube.com/philgaimonshow

Today's sponsor: First EnduranceSour Watermelon EFS on sale (no code needed), and they'll throw in a free water bottlehttps://firstendurance.com/products/efs-drinkToday's stage was another chance for the sprinters and supposed to be an easy day, but this race refuses to follow the script. Groups everywhere, GC guys missing splits, Campanearts going again, a groupetto 10 minutes down on a flat stage. Every 10k was a different race scenario, with a photo finish in the finale. I'll break it down for you.Video version: https://www.youtube.com/philgaimonshow

GET SOME COOKIES! www.philscookies.comListen on podcast: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-phil-gaimon-show/id1692030939 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vycENBirLesG1URcGAOM2If know you me, you know that I have a complicated relationship with pro cycling, where I gave it the best years of my life, it stabbed me in the back and shoved me out in my prime, but then launched me to a better life than I ever could have dreamed of. To be honest (other than when someone texted me that a friend was going to win the stage) I haven't watched a bike race since 2016. I was always turned off by some doper in the pack or the commentary booth, but folks liked the podcast series, and a ton of you asked me to keep it going during the Tour. Maybe this will be healthy for me.I have done hundreds of pro races, I know these guys and the teams and a lot of what's going on and I have plenty of inside squawk and gossip. I'll give you the summary, tell you what I'm seeing that might be a little different from what they're saying on TV, but mostly I'm looking to enjoy it together.Today's stage was finally a chance for the sprinters 185k with a few short hills but mostly flat, which did not go as expected. I was bored all day and mad at myself for wasting my time watching this race, but in retrospect I loved every minute it.Check it out, please share it, leave comments, but lets see if we can enjoy it together.

Today's sponsor: 12 speed on-bike garage door remotehttps://12speed.com/ Video version: https://youtu.be/RsbW-c4lVwQIf know you me, you know that I have a complicated relationship with pro cycling, where I gave it the best years of my life, it stabbed me in the back and shoved me out in my prime, but then launched me to a better life than I ever could have dreamed of. To be honest (other than when someone texted me that a friend was going to win the stage) I haven't watched a bike race since 2016. I was always turned off by some doper in the pack or the commentary booth, but folks liked the podcast series, and a ton of you asked me to keep it going during the Tour. Maybe this will be healthy for me.I have done hundreds of pro races, I know these guys and the teams and a lot of what's going on and I have plenty of inside squawk and gossip. I'll give you the summary, tell you what I'm seeing that might be a little different from what they're saying on TV, but mostly I'm looking to enjoy it together.Yesterday was a time trial that ended with a big margin of victory, and today we saw another big gap in the mountains. All of the comments lately have been asking about doping, so I figure this is a good chance to get into it before we do the regular stage update. 

Brought to you by Lactigo https://lactigo.co/philgaimon PHILSENTMEVideo version: https://youtu.be/3njLrWf64DgIf know you me, you know that I have a complicated relationship with pro cycling, where I gave it the best years of my life, it stabbed me in the back and shoved me out in my prime, but then launched me to a better life than I ever could have dreamed of. To be honest (other than when someone texted me that a friend was going to win the stage) I haven't watched a bike race since 2016. I was always turned off by some doper in the pack or the commentary booth, but folks liked the podcast series, and a ton of you asked me to keep it going during the Tour. Maybe this will be healthy for me.I have done hundreds of pro races, I know these guys and the teams and a lot of what's going on and I have plenty of inside squawk and gossip. I'll give you the summary, tell you what I'm seeing that might be a little different from what they're saying on TV, but mostly I'm looking to enjoy it together. Today's stage was a 22 km time trial. This was the GC stage that we were all curious about and waiting for, and it did deliver. That said, it was also a time trial, which means it was very boring. I watched the whole thing so you don't have to.

Sorry I couldn't help it. I'll do a good one tomorrow I promise

If know you me, you know that I have a complicated relationship with pro cycling, where I gave it the best years of my life, it stabbed me in the back and shoved me out in my prime, but then launched me to a better life than I ever could have dreamed of. To be honest (other than when someone texted me that a friend was going to win the stage) I haven't watched a bike race since 2016. I was always turned off by some doper in the pack or the commentary booth, but folks liked the podcast series, and a ton of you asked me to keep it going during the Tour. Maybe this will be healthy for me. I have done hundreds of pro races, I know these guys and the teams and a lot of what's going on and I have plenty of inside squawk and gossip. I'll give you the summary, tell you what I'm seeing that might be a little different from what they're saying on TV, but mostly I'm looking to enjoy it together. Stage 15 featured 6 big climbs and another chance for Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard to put on a show. We had a big crash, an unexpected breakaway, and fireworks in the finaleCheck it out, please share it, leave comments, but lets see if we can enjoy it together. Video version: https://youtu.be/DHU12ISraJY

Today's sponsor: http://shop.kendatire.com/PHILSENTME for 30% offVideo: https://www.youtube.com/philgaimonshow After a nasty crash and a long delay, stage 14 featured 6 big climbs and another chance for Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard to put on a show. They delivered! Must-watch final 25k.

Bookmark and use this link for Competitive Cyclist: https://alnk.to/6TulOTBIf know you me, you know that I have a complicated relationship with pro cycling, where I gave it the best years of my life, it stabbed me in the back and shoved me out in my prime, but then launched me to a better life than I ever could have dreamed of. To be honest (other than when someone texted me that a friend was going to win the stage) I haven't watched a bike race since 2016. I was always turned off by some doper in the pack or the commentary booth, but folks liked the podcast series, and a ton of you asked me to keep it going during the Tour. Maybe this will be healthy for me.I have done hundreds of pro races, I know these guys and the teams and a lot of what's going on and I have plenty of inside squawk and gossip. I'll give you the summary, tell you what I'm seeing that might be a little different from what they're saying on TV, but mostly I'm looking to enjoy it together. Stage 13 included a mountaintop finish which is always exciting for the GC battle and the breakaway. If you ask me, that's about all that was exciting today, so you have my blessing to tune in for the last 15k or so, and I guarantee you'll not be disappointed.  Check it out, please share it, leave comments, but lets see if we can enjoy it together. Links in profile (video and audio options)Video: https://www.youtube.com/philgaimonshow 

Fascat Optimize App Free Trial: https://fascatcoaching.com/pages/appIf know you me, you know that I have a complicated relationship with pro cycling, where I gave it the best years of my life, it stabbed me in the back and shoved me out in my prime, but then launched me to a better life than I ever could have dreamed of. To be honest (other than when someone texted me that a friend was going to win the stage) I haven't watched a bike race since 2016. I was always turned off by some doper in the pack or the commentary booth, but folks liked the podcast series, and a ton of you asked me to keep it going during the Tour. Maybe this will be healthy for me.I have done hundreds of pro races, I know these guys and the teams and a lot of what's going on and I have plenty of inside squawk and gossip. I'll give you the summary, tell you what I'm seeing that might be a little different from what they're saying on TV, but mostly I'm looking to enjoy it together. Stage 12 was an exciting start that turned into a great tactical display in the breakaway. I also address the rumor that the Soudal Quick-Step team is for sale, how they would price that, and who might be the buyer. Check it out, please share it, leave comments, but lets see if we can enjoy it together. iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-phil-gaimon-show/id1692030939 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vycENBirLesG1URcGAOM2Video: https://www.youtube.com/philgaimonshow 

If know you me, you know that I have a complicated relationship with pro cycling, where I gave it the best years of my life, it stabbed me in the back and shoved me out in my prime, but then launched me to a better life than I ever could have dreamed of. To be honest (other than when someone texted me that a friend was going to win the stage) I haven't watched a bike race since 2016. I was always turned off by some doper in the pack or the commentary booth, but folks liked the podcast series, and a ton of you asked me to keep it going during the Tour. Maybe this will be healthy for me.I have done hundreds of pro races, I know these guys and the teams and a lot of what's going on and I have plenty of inside squawk and gossip. I'll give you the summary, tell you what I'm seeing that might be a little different from what they're saying on TV, but mostly I'm looking to enjoy it together. Stage 11 was a snooze--predicable small breakaway, controlled by the sprint teams but some pretty views, so I make up for it with some good jokes and stories. Watch and listen my feed in its entirety of course, and then watch the last 10k of the race.  Check it out, please share it, leave comments, but lets see if we can enjoy it together. Links in profile (video and audio options)iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-phil-gaimon-show/id1692030939 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vycENBirLesG1URcGAOM2Video: https://www.youtube.com/philgaimonshow 

https://info.insidetracker.com/PhilGaimon code PRIMESAVINGSIf know you me, you know that I have a complicated relationship with pro cycling, where I gave it the best years of my life, it stabbed me in the back and shoved me out in my prime, but then launched me to a better life than I ever could have dreamed of. To be honest (other than when someone texted me that a friend was going to win the stage) I haven't watched a bike race since 2016. I was always turned off by some doper in the pack or the commentary booth, but folks liked the podcast series, and a ton of you asked me to keep it going during the Tour. Maybe this will be healthy for me. I have done hundreds of pro races, I know these guys and the teams and a lot of what's going on and I have plenty of inside squawk and gossip. I'll give you the summary, tell you what I'm seeing that might be a little different from what they're saying on TV, but mostly I'm looking to enjoy it together. Stage 10 was a fun mess! From an early breakaway, joined by a split, with another breakaway coming out of it, I could barely keep track of what the hell was going on. I'll tell you what that feels like in the pack, and how it works itself out. Check it out, please share it, leave comments, but lets see if we can enjoy it together. Video: https://www.youtube.com/philgaimonshow 

Decathlon Outdoor Gear @decathlonusa https://alnk.to/eOGrXwk Listen via podcast: iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-phil-gaimon-show/id1692030939 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7vycENBirLesG1URcGAOM2https://www.youtube.com/philgaimonshowIf know you me, you know that I have a complicated relationship with pro cycling, where I gave it the best years of my life, it stabbed me in the back and shoved me out in my prime, but then launched me to a better life than I ever could have dreamed of. To be honest (other than when someone texted me that a friend was going to win the stage) I haven't watched a bike race since 2016. I was always turned off by some doper in the pack or the commentary booth, but folks liked the podcast series, and a ton of you asked me to keep it going during the Tour. Maybe this will be healthy for me.I have done hundreds of pro races, I know these guys and the teams and a lot of what's going on and I have plenty of inside squawk and gossip. I'll give you the summary, tell you what I'm seeing that might be a little different from what they're saying on TV, but mostly I'm looking to enjoy it together.Stage 9 was two exciting races for the price of one! The breakaway was a nailbiter for the final 60k, with an amazing finale, and the 12% gradients were another test in what's proving to be a tight GC battle.Check it out, please share it, leave comments, but lets see if we can enjoy it together. Links in profile (video and audio options)iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-phil-gaimon-show/id1692030939 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vycENBirLesG1URcGAOM2Video: https://www.youtube.com/philgaimonshowWant to support me and my show? Sponsors take care of that, so please consider a donation instead:https://act.sierraclub.org/donate/rc_connect__campaign_designform?id=7013q000002NxclAACContribute to my No Kid Hungry Campaignhttps://p2p.onecause.com/chefscycle2023/phil-gaimon

Whoop FREE WRISTBAND AND FREE TRIAL http://join.whoop.com/PHILSENTMEIf know you me, you know that I have a complicated relationship with pro cycling, where I gave it the best years of my life, it stabbed me in the back and shoved me out in my prime, but then launched me to a better life than I ever could have dreamed of. To be honest (other than when someone texted me that a friend was going to win the stage) I haven't watched a bike race since 2016. I was always turned off by some doper in the pack or the commentary booth, but folks liked the podcast series, and a ton of you asked me to keep it going during the Tour. Maybe this will be healthy for me.I have done hundreds of pro races, I know these guys and the teams and a lot of what's going on and I have plenty of inside squawk and gossip. I'll give you the summary, tell you what I'm seeing that might be a little different from what they're saying on TV, but mostly I'm looking to enjoy it together. Stage 8 was a sprint stage, with an exciting finale but the big story is Cavendish, for all the wrong reasons. Bike racing can be cruel at times.  Check it out, please share it, leave comments, but lets see if we can enjoy it together. Links in profile (video and audio options)iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-phil-gaimon-show/id1692030939 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vycENBirLesG1URcGAOM2Video: https://www.youtube.com/philgaimonshow  

www.icelegs.comIf know you me, you know that I have a complicated relationship with pro cycling, where I gave it the best years of my life, it stabbed me in the back and shoved me out in my prime, but then launched me to a better life than I ever could have dreamed of. To be honest (other than when someone texted me that a friend was going to win the stage) I haven't watched a bike race since 2016. I was always turned off by some doper in the pack or the commentary booth, but folks liked the podcast series, and a ton of you asked me to keep it going during the Tour. Maybe this will be healthy for me.I have done hundreds of pro races, I know these guys and the teams and a lot of what's going on and I have plenty of inside squawk and gossip. I'll give you the summary, tell you what I'm seeing that might be a little different from what they're saying on TV, but mostly I'm looking to enjoy it together. Stage 7 was a boring sprint stage. I'll tell you how the breakaway formed, negotiations behind the scenes, and how riders share the prize money. Check it out, please share it, leave comments, but lets see if we can enjoy it together. Links in profile (video and audio options) iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-phil-gaimon-show/id1692030939 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vycENBirLesG1URcGAOM2Video: https://www.youtube.com/philgaimonshow 

If know you me, you know that I have a complicated relationship with pro cycling, where I gave it the best years of my life, it stabbed me in the back and shoved me out in my prime, but then launched me to a better life than I ever could have dreamed of. To be honest (other than when someone texted me that a friend was going to win the stage) I haven't watched a bike race since 2016. I was always turned off by some doper in the pack or the commentary booth, but folks liked the podcast series, and a ton of you asked me to keep it going during the Tour. Maybe this will be healthy for me.I have done hundreds of pro races, I know these guys and the teams and a lot of what's going on and I have plenty of inside squawk and gossip. I'll give you the summary, tell you what I'm seeing that might be a little different from what they're saying on TV, but mostly I'm looking to enjoy it together.  Stage 6 was another doozy with the Tourmalet! My predictions stay the same, but there's definitely more drama and more to watch than we expected for the GC battle, and of course tons of great subplots. Video: https://www.youtube.com/philgaimonshow 

Free 2-week trial and PHILSENTME for a discount when you're ready to activate: https://chapeau-labs.com/If know you me, you know that I have a complicated relationship with pro cycling, where I gave it the best years of my life, it stabbed me in the back and shoved me out in my prime, but then launched me to a better life than I ever could have dreamed of. To be honest (other than when someone texted me that a friend was going to win the stage) I haven't watched a bike race since 2016. I was always turned off by some doper in the pack or the commentary booth, but folks liked the podcast series, and a ton of you asked me to keep it going during the Tour. Maybe this will be healthy for me.I have done hundreds of pro races, I know these guys and the teams and a lot of what's going on and I have plenty of inside squawk and gossip. I'll give you the summary, tell you what I'm seeing that might be a little different from what they're saying on TV, but mostly I'm looking to enjoy it together.  Stage 5 was a blast, and I expect will prove to be the most important stage of the Tour. Big big climbs and aggressive tactics, I think it's now clear who'll win the GC and who has the strongest team, but there's still a lot of subplots to follow. Check it out, please share it, leave comments, but lets see if we can enjoy it together. Video version: https://www.youtube.com/philgaimonshow 

If know you me, you know that I have a complicated relationship with pro cycling, where I gave it the best years of my life, it stabbed me in the back and shoved me out in my prime, but then launched me to a better life than I ever could have dreamed of. To be honest (other than when someone texted me that a friend was going to win the stage) I haven't watched a bike race since 2016. I was always turned off by some doper in the pack or the commentary booth, but folks liked the podcast series, and a ton of you asked me to keep it going during the Tour. Maybe this will be healthy for me.I have done hundreds of pro races, I know these guys and the teams and a lot of what's going on and I have plenty of inside squawk and gossip. I'll give you the summary, tell you what I'm seeing that might be a little different from what they're saying on TV, but mostly I'm looking to enjoy it together. The riders took advantage of the flat stage to rest their legs for tomorrow, which looks like a good one. All day we looked forward to the sprint, which sort of turned out to be a bummer. Watch the final 5k to see what I mean, or skip it altogether and save your popcorn for stage 5. Check it out, please share it, leave comments, but lets see if we can enjoy it together. Links in profile (video and audio options)

If know you me, you know that I have a complicated relationship with pro cycling, where I gave it the best years of my life, it stabbed me in the back and shoved me out in my prime, but then launched me to a better life than I ever could have dreamed of. To be honest (other than when someone texted me that a friend was going to win the stage) I haven't watched a bike race since 2016. I was always turned off by some doper in the pack or the commentary booth, but folks liked the podcast series, and a ton of you asked me to keep it going during the Tour. Maybe this will be healthy for me.I have done hundreds of pro races, I know these guys and the teams and a lot of what's going on and I have plenty of inside squawk and gossip. I'll give you the summary, tell you what I'm seeing that might be a little different from what they're saying on TV, but mostly I'm looking to enjoy it together.  Not gonna lie…stage 3 was a snooze. Find out what you missed if you slept through it, as well as some hot takes and preditions. Check it out, please share it, leave comments, but lets see if we can enjoy it together. Links in profile (video and audio options)Video: https://www.youtube.com/philgaimonshow

If know you me, you know that I have a complicated relationship with pro cycling, where I gave it the best years of my life, it stabbed me in the back and shoved me out in my prime, but then launched me to a better life than I ever could have dreamed of. To be honest (other than when someone texted me that a friend was going to win the stage) I haven't watched a bike race since 2016. I was always turned off by some doper in the pack or the commentary booth, but folks liked the podcast series, and a ton of you asked me to keep it going during the Tour. Maybe this will be healthy for me.I have done hundreds of pro races, I know these guys and the teams and a lot of what's going on and I have plenty of inside squawk and gossip. I'll give you the summary, tell you what I'm seeing that might be a little different from what they're saying on TV, but mostly I'm looking to enjoy it together.  The story of today's stage was mostly the polka dot jersey, setting the table for the GC battle, with odd behavior by UAE, and a surprising but fun stage finish.

https://www.philsfondo.com/cookie-campListen via podcast: iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-phil-gaimon-show/id1692030939 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7vycENBirLesG1URcGAOM2https://www.youtube.com/philgaimonshowI know you me, you know that I have a complicated relationship with pro cycling, where I gave it the best years of my life, it stabbed me in the back and shoved me out in my prime, but then launched me to a better life than I ever could have dreamed of. To be honest (other than when someone texted me that a friend was going to win the stage) I haven't watched a bike race since 2016. I was always turned off by some doper in the pack or the commentary booth, but folks liked the podcast series, and a ton of you asked me to keep it going during the Tour. Maybe this will be healthy for me.I have done hundreds of pro races, I know these guys and the teams and a lot of what's going on and I have plenty of inside squawk and gossip. I'll give you the summary, tell you what I'm seeing that might be a little different from what they're saying on TV, but mostly I'm looking to enjoy it together.I'll give a score every day on a scale of 0 to 10 with 0 meaning don't turn it on, 5 watch the last 20k, and 10 means force my wife @emialv to watch it start to finish. I'll also ask questions like if I was on watching at the event, where would I want to be any why. Today, we have a mostly boring stage but a hint of what's to come for the jersey points and the GC. A pair of twins battle it out for yellow! Adorable or awkward? Are mom and dad allowed to be happy about it? Check it out, please share it, leave comments, but lets see if we can enjoy it together. 

If you're enjoying “Tour de France: Unchained” on Netflix, I thought it would be fun to do weekly videos with commentary and analysis, maybe different guests to tell what you I see, they missed, and if they get it right. Joined by my wife Emily, who's never watched bike racing so asks some hard-hitting questions. We're speeding up the rollout of the rest of these episodes, planning to have it finished as a lead-in before you start following the 2023 Tour.Episode 8 is the finale for the series. What were their main takeaways? Will this series have the "F1 Effect" that pro cycling was hoping for?Also available in video format https://youtube.com/philgaimonshowOrder Phil's Books: https://www.philsfondo.com/shopOr instagram: https://instagram.com/philgaimon

If you're enjoying “Tour de France: Unchained” on Netflix, I thought it would be fun to do weekly videos with commentary and analysis, maybe different guests to tell what you I see, they missed, and if they get it right. Joined by my wife Emily, who's never watched bike racing so asks some hard-hitting questions. We're speeding up the rollout of the rest of these episodes, planning to have it finished as a lead-in before you start following the 2023 Tour.Episode 7 shows the GC battle for third place, with a focus on David Gaudu. They neglect to mention one little thing...Also available in video format https://youtube.com/philgaimonshowOrder Phil's Books: https://www.philsfondo.com/shopOr instagram: https://instagram.com/philgaimon

If you're enjoying “Tour de France: Unchained” on Netflix, I thought it would be fun to do weekly videos with commentary and analysis, maybe different guests to tell what you I see, they missed, and if they get it right. Joined by my wife Emily, who's never watched bike racing so asks some hard-hitting questions. We're speeding up the rollout of the rest of these episodes, planning to have it finished as a lead-in before you start following the 2023 Tour.Episode 6 shows some tension on the Jumbo-Visma team bus, where Wout Van Aert wants the freedom to defend his green jersey and win more stages, while the team wants all hands on deck to preserve Vingegaard's race lead.Also available in video format https://youtube.com/philgaimonshowOrder Phil's Books: https://www.philsfondo.com/shopOr instagram: https://instagram.com/philgaimon

If you're enjoying “Tour de France: Unchained” on Netflix, I thought it would be fun to do weekly videos with commentary and analysis, maybe different guests to tell what you I see, they missed, and if they get it right. Joined by my wife Emily, who's never watched bike racing so asks some hard-hitting questions. We're speeding up the rollout of the rest of these episodes, planning to have it finished as a lead-in before you start following the 2023 Tour.Episode 5 is entirely devoted to the Alpe D'Huez stage, which lives up to its reputation with a gutsy and deserving stage win with Tom Pidcock.Also available in video format https://youtube.com/philgaimonshowOrder Phil's Books: https://www.philsfondo.com/shopOr instagram: https://instagram.com/philgaimon

If you're enjoying “Tour de France: Unchained” on Netflix, I thought it would be fun to do weekly videos with commentary and analysis, maybe different guests to tell what you I see, they missed, and if they get it right. Joined by my wife Emily, who's never watched bike racing so asks some hard-hitting questions. We're speeding up the rollout of the rest of these episodes, planning to have it finished as a lead-in before you start following the 2023 Tour.In Episode 4, the GC battle begins...and ends sort of. Netflix finally gets into Pogacar, Vingegaard, and Thomas, as Pogacar is isolated on the first big climbing stage and loses time to his rivals.Also available in video format https://youtube.com/philgaimonshowOrder Phil's Books: https://www.philsfondo.com/shopOr instagram: https://instagram.com/philgaimon

If you're enjoying “Tour de France: Unchained” on Netflix, I thought it would be fun to do weekly videos with commentary and analysis, maybe different guests to tell what you I see, they missed, and if they get it right. Joined by my wife Emily, who's never watched bike racing so asks some hard-hitting questions. This week the French Episode! Get to know Thibaut Pinot and the local favorite teams, dealing with adversity, and coping with the reality of an unforgiving sport. Also available in video format https://youtube.com/philgaimonshowOrder Phil's Books: https://www.philsfondo.com/shopOr instagram: https://instagram.com/philgaimon

Mayhem on the Roubaix course! What the heck happened to Jumbo-Visma? Is there ever a world where Wout Van Aert would expect to be team leader?If you're enjoying “Tour de France: Unchained” on Netflix, I thought it would be fun to do weekly videos with commentary and analysis, maybe different guests to tell what you I see, they missed, and if they get it right. Joined by my lovely wife Emily, who's never watched bike racing so asks some hard-hitting questions. Also available in video format https://youtube.com/philgaimonshowOrder Phil's Books: https://www.philsfondo.com/shopOr instagram: https://instagram.com/philgaimon

I really enjoyed episode 1 of “Tour de France: Unchained” on Netflix. I thought it would be fun to do weekly videos with commentary and analysis, maybe different guests to tell what you I see, they missed, and if they get it right. Watch the first one and then come back here. This week's guest is my lovely wife Emily, who's never watched bike racing so asks some hard-hitting questions. Order Phil's Books: https://www.philsfondo.com/shopFor more, check out my YouTube show: https://youtube.com/philgaimonshowOr instagram: https://instagram.com/philgaimon