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We're back for a brand new season of the podcast, and to celebrate our 3rd year, we have an extra special guest. Today, I sit down with Squamish local legend, Greg Day.Greg has a rich history in mountain biking, starting with racing XC and going on to compete in hundreds of races, becoming the Overall Champion of the BC Bike Race three times.As a former school teacher and competitive skier, Greg has a diverse perspective across education and competition. These days, he runs Daytime Cycling, offering unique spin classes, full-service bike maintenance, and a retail shop.Known locally for his inspiring race-day stories and his ability to bring out the best in people, Greg has launched a new Marathon XC Mountain Bike race in Squamish called the Haulback. At ~ 34 km and ~ 1,269 m, with a mix of classic trails and a few hidden gems it's sure to be a brilliant test of determination and skill.  The race is happening on June 22nd and rumour has it, there are a couple of spots left!The Sports Psychology For Cyclists book by Peg Hill that Greg references can be found here. And you can check out @thehaulback and @day.time.cycling on Instagram via these links.Photo Credit: Andrew Hughes___________________________THE MIND MOUNTAINthemindmountain.comInstagram @the_mind_mountainFacebook @themindmountainYouTube @Jake JohnstoneDISCLAIMER: The opinions, thoughts, and views in the content created by The Mind Mountain, the Grit With Wisdom Podcast, and Jake Johnstone, including the guests they interview, are solely their own and do not reflect the official policy or position of any other organization, person, or company mentioned or featured in the podcast. The content is intended solely for entertainment purposes only. THE MIND MOUNTAIN, THE GRIT WITH WISDOM PODCAST, AND ITS AUTHORS ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE PODCAST, ON SOCIAL MEDIA SITES OR ON OUR WEBSITE. THE LISTENERS OF THE PODCAST, AND READERS OF OUR SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS, BLOG POSTS, AND ANY OTHER MEDIA ACKNOWLEDGE AND ACCEPT THAT THEY ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN ACTIONS, SAFETY, AND WELL-BEING WHEN ENGAGING IN ANY ACTIVITY RELATED TO MOUNTAIN BIKING OR ANY OTHER ACTIVITY MENTIONED. ...

Minha convidada foi criada em um ambiente de muito esporte. Sua avó foi uma grande atleta em provas de lançamento de disco e dardo, e no tênis conquistou diversos títulos. Ela, por sua vez, foi do judô à natação, da corrida de velocidade ao lançamento de pelota, do jazz ao tênis. Nas águas da Ilhabela acompanhava seu pai no mergulho livre. Em Campos do Jordão, cidade serrana que frequentava bastante, tornou-se ao lado da mãe uma especialista no resgate do pai quando ele saltava de asa delta. No último escolar, chegou a ir com pedalando para as aulas com uma amiga através da caótica via Marginal Pinheiros, em São Paulo e já na faculdade, usava a bicicleta como meio de locomoção. Um dia, na academia de ginástica que frequentava, recebeu o convite para integrar uma equipe em uma corrida de aventura. O cara que a convidou sumiu, mas animada, decidiu seguir adiante e montou a própria equipe. A modalidade casou perfeitamente com o seu espírito e durante alguns anos ela competiu diversas provas, como as icônicas Ecomotion, Brasil Wild, Chauás, Adventure Camp, Haka Race entre tantas outras. Participou também da ultra maratona Cruce de Los Andes, de uma prova de ciclocross e algumas de mountain bike. Em 2008 trabalhou foi voluntária na Cape Epic e ficou maravilhada. Convidou a irmã que a vida lhe deu e juntas se prepararam para participar da próxima edição da prova de mountain bike em etapas mais famosa do mundo. A sintonia entre as duas foi perfeita, tornado a experiência mágica e fazendo com que a dupla quisesse viver mais momentos assim. Como um time, o Flower People, participaram ainda do Tour de La Patagônia, a Transrockies, a Brasil Ride em tandem, a BC Bike Race e até a Loire 725, uma prova de uma semana remando de stand-up paddle 16h por dia. A alegria, descontração e animação da dupla, aliada ao emprego sem limites da cor rosa em seus uniformes, equipamentos e adereços, além de coreografias exaustivamente ensaiadas fazem a alegria dos participantes e chamam a atenção da imprensa de qualquer evento que participem, criando assim a sua marca registrada. Mesmo quando sua parceira não pode, ela não para e está sempre entretida com algum desafio, como uma Spartan Race na Tailândia, o Desafio do Dunga em Orlando, um XTerra na Sardenha, uma Backyard Ultra em Portugal, uma prova de mountain bike no Vietnam e agora, recentemente, uma tradicionalíssima prova de 90km de esqui cross country na Suécia, a Vasaloppet. Conosco aqui a arquiteta, empresária, mestre de yoga formada em ciência do bem-estar e aventureira de corpo e alma, que não pretende parar tão cedo, criadora da Flower People X, a divertida Luciana Cox. Inspire-se! SIGA e COMPARTILHE o Endörfina através do seu app preferido de podcasts. Contribua também com este projeto através do Apoia.se.  Um oferecimento de @BOVEN_ENERGIA. Quando a paixão pelo esporte se une à energia transformadora, grandes histórias acontecem. E você, já sentiu a adrenalina de estar no controle? Conheça o Mercado Livre de Energia, a escolha certa para empresas que buscam eficiência e economia. Com a Boven, especialista há mais de uma década, você não só migra para essa revolução, como também garante segurança em todo o processo. Não deixe essa oportunidade escapar. Abra as portas para o sucesso com a Boven e eletrize seu futuro. De energia, a Boven entende! boven.com.br      

In this episode, Craig Dalton interviews Andrew L'Esperance, a professional cyclist from Canada. Andrew shares his journey in the world of cycling, starting from his early days racing with his brothers to becoming a professional athlete. He discusses the challenges and opportunities he has encountered along the way and how he has managed to make a career out of his passion for cycling. Andrew also talks about his transition to gravel racing and the different strategies and equipment choices involved in this discipline. He shares his experiences in races like Unbound and Sea Otter Classic and provides insights into the world of professional cycling. Support the Podcast Join The Ridership  About the Guest(s): Andrew L'Esperance is a professional cyclist from Nova Scotia, Canada. He grew up in a family that spent a lot of time outdoors and started racing bikes at the age of 12. Andrew has been racing ever since, climbing the ladder and participating in various disciplines such as road cycling, cyclocross, and mountain biking. He holds a degree in mechanical engineering and has always had ambitions to be a full-time athlete. Andrew has raced for Norco Bicycles and is currently racing for Maxxis Factory Racing. He has also ventured into gravel racing and is excited about the opportunities it presents. Episode Summary: In this episode, Craig Dalton interviews Andrew L'Esperance, a professional cyclist from Canada. Andrew shares his journey in the world of cycling, starting from his early days racing with his brothers to becoming a professional athlete. He discusses the challenges and opportunities he has encountered along the way and how he has managed to make a career out of his passion for cycling. Andrew also talks about his transition to gravel racing and the different strategies and equipment choices involved in this discipline. He shares his experiences in races like Unbound and Sea Otter Classic and provides insights into the world of professional cycling. Key Takeaways: Andrew L'Esperance started racing bikes at a young age and has been racing ever since, participating in various disciplines such as road cycling, cyclocross, and mountain biking. He has always had ambitions to be a full-time athlete and has found ways to make it work alongside his engineering degree. Andrew's transition to gravel racing has opened up new opportunities and challenges, and he enjoys the adventure and technical aspects of this discipline. He emphasizes the importance of equipment choices in gravel racing, including tire selection and the use of suspension forks. Andrew's favorite gravel races include Unbound and Sea Otter Classic, where he enjoys the competitive atmosphere and the chance to showcase his skills. Notable Quotes: "I've always ridden a drop bar bike off-road. My first bikes were mountain bikes, and then I started doing cyclocross, which was my road bike, my winter bike, my cross bike. So, I've always had that mix of riding different disciplines on the same bike." - Andrew L'Esperance "I love the adventure of riding a bike, and it's a lot easier to find adventure on a gravel bike. In general, in the places that I spend the most time riding." - Andrew L'Esperance "If it's going to give you an advantage in the race, sometimes it will, sometimes it won't, and it needs to be at the right time in the race." - Andrew L'Esperance on using a suspension fork in gravel racing "Gravel racing is a combination of endurance, technical skill, and equipment choices. It's about finding the right balance and making the most of each race." - Andrew L'Esperance Transcription:   [TRANSCRIPT] [00:00:00] - (): Craig Dalton: Andrew, welcome to the show. Thanks. Thanks for having me, Craig. Yeah. I'm excited to have this conversation. I know you're, you're off to Europe tomorrow, so I appreciate you squeezing us in before you [00:00:13] - (): Andrew L'Esperance: go. Yeah. Thanks for you making it happen too. I think you were just on traveling as well. So thanks for making it work with your [00:00:20] - (): Craig Dalton: schedule. **** - (): Yeah, absolutely. We always like to start off by learning a little bit more about you. Where, where'd you grow up and how'd you originally find the bike? [00:00:28] - (): Andrew L'Esperance: Uh, I grew up on the east coast of Canada, uh, in the province of Nova Scotia, just outside the main city there, which is Halifax. Uh, and yeah, kind of grew up in a family that, you know, spent a lot of time outdoors and we rode bikes together as a family on vacations. **** - (): And I'm the youngest of four boys. In the family, so I have three older brothers, and as you can imagine, like, I just looked up to my brothers big time, and especially my oldest brother, and he did a bike race once, so it was basically like, oh, I've gotta do a bike race, and yeah, I just kind of did my first race when I was 12, and ran, what's that, and, um, I've been racing ever since, kind of climbing the ladder, doing some education in there. **** - (): Uh, but yeah, just been racing ever since and obviously like sprinkling some other sports in there early on. [00:01:27] - (): Craig Dalton: Yeah, was Nova Scotia the type of area where youth cycling was easy to come by? I wouldn't say it [00:01:35] - (): Andrew L'Esperance: was easy to come by. Um, I think, I think I was, like, fairly self motivated, like, to make, to make it happen, and had some good support from my parents to make it happen. **** - (): Um, but there's definitely a tight knit community, and I think they certainly took me under their wing, for whatever reason. And, yeah, helped me, helped me Come up in the sport, but I guess the first race I did was a Tuesday night short track series. So from that perspective, certainly, um, that's like, that's a really great entry point for use. **** - (): To the sport. Um, when you say, um, when you say kind of youth programming, I kind of think about like a bike club or that sort of thing for like specifically for youth, because we see a lot of that around now. And there was certainly nothing like that. But that kind of forced me to kind of ride with the older, older people, uh, that were definitely better than me and that kind of helped pull me along in the sport early on for sure. [00:02:47] - (): Craig Dalton: Were you sort of racing consistently at that young age or did it take some time before you kind of really committed to a season? [00:02:55] - (): Andrew L'Esperance: Yeah, I mean, I think when I did my first race, I was still doing other sports. Like, so I was definitely not like full on right away. Um, but it was definitely a slow process to get into it. **** - (): Like the, it was more like regional racings first. I don't think I did any provincial level racing when I was 12. It was, it was, the racing I did was the short track series. It was like for, you know, eight or 10 weeks in the summer. And that was, that was the racing and it was, yeah. Like that was the season, uh, and then I just got more and more into it. **** - (): And next year I did provincial, provincial level races. Then probably when I was 15, um, I went outside the province to race. And by that point, it was kind of like doing every kind of racing that I could, uh, coming from a smaller province. You know, there's not, there's not a ton of racing, but, um, so you kind of need to do all the things. **** - (): So like do road, do cyclocross, do the mountain bike racing, do the group rides, all those things. Um, and yeah, that's how it, that's how I kind of started things off there. [00:04:12] - (): Craig Dalton: And at what point did you start to see professional cycling as a career opportunity? [00:04:19] - (): Andrew L'Esperance: Yeah, I don't, I don't know. To be honest, maybe, maybe I just have started to see it as a legitimate career opportunity in the last couple of years, you know, I, I have a degree in mechanical engineering. **** - (): It was sort of, um, that was always kind of the way I was going to make, And I never really saw bike racing as a way to make money, but I loved it and I could make it work. Um, and I, I do think I did have ambitions to somehow figure it out to be a full time athlete, whether, you know, putting that professional label on it. **** - (): Um, it's kind of, I feel like that's kind of different. Um, but yeah, I definitely wanted to be a full time athlete. It's a really, It's a really great lifestyle and just, I've just been chugging along trying to figure out how to make it work. And I would say in the last five years, um, Yeah, I figured that out and [00:05:27] - (): Craig Dalton: were you figuring that out from a, you know, what's known as a privateer perspective or five years ago, would you enter a team program? **** - (): Um, [00:05:36] - (): Andrew L'Esperance: yeah, not definitely not as a privateer. Uh, so previous, so I'm currently racing for Max's factory racing, uh, and this will be my third year on the team. And prior to that, I raced for Norco bicycles in various capacities for about 10 years. Uh, kind of finishing my career with them on the Norco factory team. **** - (): Those years, there was a period where there was, um, growth in the team and they went to another level. They stepped up to the world cup level and that meant reducing the team size. And that left me without sort of factory team support for a couple of years. Um, and at that time, um, you know, I wanted to keep racing. **** - (): So it was sort of like, okay, how do I do this? How do I keep doing this? And I created, or myself and a teammate created our own team called forward racing, brought in some other sponsors and kept the support from Norco. And so in a sense, that was sort of privateering, but it was also like, okay, I'm putting, we're putting in all this work to organize this sponsorship. **** - (): Hey, let's support another rider to, or, or a couple other riders, like bring them up with us. Um, so myself and my teammate brought on a younger athlete named Sean Fincham. And we supported him for two years. [00:07:10] - (): Craig Dalton: Uh, that sounds like the racing we've been talking about has been on the mountain bike side. And since the listeners of this podcast may not necessarily be as familiar with that part of the sport, can you describe the type of mountain bike racing that you found yourself competing [00:07:25] - (): Andrew L'Esperance: in? **** - (): Yeah, totally. Yeah, so XCO mountain biking, it's, it's what's in the Olympics. It's kind of the short 90 minute race, uh, done on a short course, you know, three to five kilometers. You do, you know, five to seven laps. It's intense, there's technical features, that's the kind of racing I grew up on, and that was sort of, yeah, that, that was the racing that was available when I was coming up in the sport. **** - (): And there's a pretty clear plan within Canada, you know, to do a national series, which is called the Canada Cup, and to perform at those races, and then you might get selected to do something with the national team, like an international race. You kind of just, uh, some opportunities open up that way. Um, and so, so that's, that's the kind of racing I grew up doing. **** - (): That's the kind of racing I did for the majority of my career. And yeah, until I signed with Max's factory racing, uh, three years ago. That was my main thing doing, you know, I did it to the level that I was racing World Cups full time [00:08:40] - (): Craig Dalton: Got it. And so was it [00:08:43] - (): Andrew L'Esperance: yeah, I mean, it's so funny like You know, we've always, ever since I can remember, I've ridden, ridden a drop bar bike off road. **** - (): I, my first, I, you know, my first bikes were mountain bikes. And then, you know, you're, you're doing mountain bike racing and you need to, you need to do some road riding. So that actually started for me with cyclocross. So my, my cyclocross bike was my road bike. It was my winter bike. It was my cross bike. **** - (): And obviously you're riding that off road. Um, yeah, there's where I grew up in Nova Scotia. There's just plenty of bike paths, like gravel bike paths and gravel roads to ride. So, yeah, I would say it started with that early on. Um, and I guess more recently, um, Just like training, like for training opportunities, a gravel bike was just a good tool. **** - (): Um, when I was training for XCO racing gravel bike, it just opens up the routes you can ride. You can ride on potentially safer routes. Uh, with less traffic and it's just a whole lot of fun. And I do, I like, I love the, the adventure of riding a bike and it, it's a lot easier to find adventure on a gravel bike, I feel, um, in general, in the places that I, you know, spend the most time running. **** - (): Gotcha. [00:10:21] - (): Craig Dalton: And was when you signed on with Maxis Factory Racing, was gravel racing an original part of the deal when they looked at you as an athlete? [00:10:32] - (): Andrew L'Esperance: Um, it was definitely, um, you know, the team has always been focused on the mountain bike side of things. But, uh, the Uh, yeah, the, the way the market, or like the way the racing is in North America, it's, it's more like this off road racing. **** - (): So it's not all mountain, a lot of the biggest races are no crawl races. So, yeah, I mean, that was definitely part of the conversation. Um, And it was certainly something I was very interested in. I actually, I think I've shared this on a podcast before, but, um, about three years prior to, uh, you know, stopping my Racing World Cups full time and signing with Maxis and doing the off road thing, um, I had an unbound, uh, like lottery, lottery registration Okay. **** - (): That I got. **** - (): I was never able to make it work with my schedule, and then the pandemic got mixed in there too. And I just never got to use it. Um, the year that I could have used it, um, was the year I signed with Maxis and we were going anyways. And Maxis was a sponsor of Unbound, so. You know, we had, we had entries that way, so I ended up giving it away, but, um, long story short, this, this kind of racing was on my radar for a while. **** - (): Um, I think I was just before we started recording here, I was telling you. Um, you know, this adventure, I got, my interest got, uh, shifted towards some of this adventure racing back in 2017 when I did the Croc Trophy. It's an eight day mountain bike stage race across, um, tropical North Queensland in Australia. **** - (): And, yeah, just, just this, uh, very different racing compared to XCO. It's an adventure, um, and I just, I just loved it. Uh, so ever since 2017, I've been, myself and my wife, Haley, have been trying to mix in these different race opportunities that are, that I would categorize as kind of adventure racing. So Stuff like, um, Epic Israel, we've done that a couple times, Swiss Epic, um, BC Bike Race, these sorts of things. **** - (): And it's, I feel so lucky, I mean I'm still, I'm so fired up on what we're doing now, cause it's basically Those adventure races, but that's the full meal deal. Like that's what we're doing full time. Yeah. [00:13:21] - (): Craig Dalton: Amazing. Now I think you've been part of the grand Prix for two years already, and you'll be in it again in 2024. **** - (): Is that [00:13:28] - (): Andrew L'Esperance: right? Yeah, exactly. You got it. How did [00:13:31] - (): Craig Dalton: you manage to kind of make that schedule work and hit those mountain bike races that you like? Obviously the. The Grand Prix itself is not mountain bike heavy. There's a few occasions to ride your mountain bike, but not in the same way you had done in the past. **** - (): I'm just curious, you know, obviously with the different skill sets required for the different types of racing, how you organized your year and your training. So you can do things from, you know, 90 minute XC races to 10 hour unbounds. Yeah, [00:14:00] - (): Andrew L'Esperance: I don't, I honestly don't know how we did that first year. We went in like, okay, let's do all the racing and that's, that's what we did. **** - (): We, that first year we still had, well, I say we, cause Haley and I have been on this journey together and we, we, we jumped from XCO racing to this more off road stuff together, but yeah, that year we did five world cups, uh, alongside. The Grand Prix alongside a smattering of other races. And I think it was a big year of learning, uh, which was amazing. **** - (): It was, there was so much newness to it all, which was also like super refreshing. Um, I think I remember kind of reflecting on the season at the end of the year. And I like, I color coded all the races that I did based on which ones were new. And it was like, over half of them were brand new. And it was a large number of race days. **** - (): It was like, it was above 35 racing days and there was some stage racing in there. So it's a, it's, it's a little different, but, um, just a lot of racing. And yeah, I don't, I don't really know how we did it. I can't, I can't pinpoint to like, there was, there was no, there was no major thought put into the scheduling. **** - (): It was like just saying yes. [00:15:30] - (): Craig Dalton: If we can be there, we'll be there and pedal [00:15:33] - (): Andrew L'Esperance: totally, totally. And it was a ton of fun. Um, it ended up working, it ended up working out in, in general, um, in terms of like performance in the grand Prix. But again, I think the, the love, like the level of all, all this racing is, is increasing and I, I don't think that approach is. **** - (): is going to work again. Um, I mean, yeah, so there's definitely some lessons from the first couple of years and, um, I'm not, I'm not prepared to like throw all my eggs in the You know, just focus on the Grand Prix races. There's so, there's so many great events out there. Um, and you know, I also want to, want to continue to grow as a mountain biker and do challenging mountain bike events that really suit my, um, kind of my natural skillset and some of my best, uh, some of my strengths as an athlete. **** - (): So, so yeah, we're definitely mixing or I'm mixing a lot of different events in this season along the Grand Prix. [00:16:46] - (): Craig Dalton: Yeah, interesting. It'll be great to follow your season. Yeah, it's complicated. I can see, you know, over the last three years, going to the third year of the Grand Prix here. There's definitely been this specialization. **** - (): Obviously, there's a lot of prize money on the line for those who do well and get into the top whatever that gets paid out, but it is Increasingly clear that a lot of athletes are just laser focused on it. And I think it's still going to be interesting this year to see those athletes who are out there doing their own thing and racing some other crazy races, as well as popping into these races and see how the points end up shaking up throughout the year. **** - (): It's, it's an interesting equation. It's fascinating to me, listening to the athletes, figure out how to focus their time and energy. Yeah, totally. [00:17:32] - (): Andrew L'Esperance: And I mean, I think it's, it is, it is interesting because like, you know, the racing that we're doing, it's, uh, the Grand Prix is this, it is the series in North America right now. **** - (): Yeah, so there's just so many other good events. And, you know, I don't think any athlete is just doing the Grand Prix. And it is interesting to see, to spread, um, To see how athletes kind of spread their time and, and where their interests lie and, and all that. So it is cool to follow that, follow each athlete, um, doing what they're doing alongside the, alongside the Grand Prix. [00:18:11] - (): Craig Dalton: I also think it's interesting with the two drop races to just sort of see how the strategies play out. You hope that people aren't dropping them because they're sick or injured and they get an opportunity to strategically say, Hey, I'm not going to peak for that race because in the overall arc of my season, it just doesn't make any sense. [00:18:29] - (): Andrew L'Esperance: Yeah, totally. Yeah, it is, it is a, I mean, the season, the season goes from April till end of October, and this is a long season. Uh, so, yeah, and you can't, you need to be very good for all these races, and it's not possible to be kind of peaked. For every single race. So yeah, yeah, definitely some strategy involved. **** - (): And, um, I certainly learned a lot the first couple of years. Uh, things went pretty well the first year, not so well last year. And it kind of, uh, it definitely has me. Motivated to try to try to perform kind of do all the right things to perform Well all season long for that. [00:19:14] - (): Craig Dalton: Are there specific races in the Grand Prix that you personally enjoy the most? [00:19:20] - (): Andrew L'Esperance: Yeah, certainly like sea otter classic. It's definitely the most mountain bikey one. It's at sea level And I I really love the race course to be honest. It's just yes super fast fun riding Um It's not one where you can really, it's not like you can rip, rip this technical section and create a huge separation on, on the people you're truly racing against. **** - (): Obviously there's some big gaps in skills between, um, perhaps those with a mountain bike background and those with a gravel background. But, um, it's, You can't, there's not a huge, huge opportunities for separations there, but, uh, yeah, it's, it's an awesome race and yeah, just the energy at that whole event with the festival alongside of it, it's, it's pretty cool. **** - (): And it's kind of like the season kickoff too. So that's, that's exciting. [00:20:19] - (): Craig Dalton: Yeah, for sure. And anything on the gravel bike side that you look forward to? [00:20:23] - (): Andrew L'Esperance: Um, I mean, definitely Unbound, just like the, the scale of it. Uh, I would say that that one's high on the list. And, uh, yeah, Big Sugar's a cool one too. I mean, I, I do, I'm still, like, I feel like I'm a beginner at this gravel stuff, and I'm still, um, I don't really have it figured out yet, to be honest. **** - (): And So all these races still feel like, like opportunities and they're very interesting to me. And, uh, yeah, so, um, yeah, I guess Unbound and, and Big Sugar are probably my favorite gravel races in the series. [00:21:05] - (): Craig Dalton: With Unbound being the longest one on the calendar on the gravel bike, uh, side for the Grand Prix, how do you, how do you approach that as an athlete? **** - (): I mean, obviously you train up to that distance. When you think about being competitive in an event like that, just kind of walk me through briefly, like the mindset of like, you know, are you following the early moves or are you conscious of Hey, this is a 200 mile day. And, you know, maybe I'm not the most in, I don't have the most endurance of everybody in the, in the Peloton. **** - (): I'm just curious, like how you manage that to maximize the best result possible for you. [00:21:42] - (): Andrew L'Esperance: Yeah, definitely. I mean, when I go into those races, I'm not, there's no, there's no pacing. It's going with the front of the race as long as you can. There's, there's no, I'm, I'm, I'm gonna try to make the front group. I'm gonna try to get on the podium. **** - (): I'm not going to have a deliberate strategy to not follow so I can, you know, finish 20th. Like that's, I'd, I'd much rather go for it and blow up than, than not go for it. Um, that being said, I do, you know, we learned last year that there is definitely some in terms of taking care of equipment in certain, um, conditions like, you know, very rough conditions, muddy conditions, there, there does have to be some strategy surrounding how you ride that stuff. **** - (): Um, so I'm definitely. taking that into Unbound this year, just that, that whole experience. Um, [00:22:45] - (): Craig Dalton: and you caught up in any disastrous way in the mud this past year? [00:22:49] - (): Andrew L'Esperance: Yeah, just, I lost my derailleur, um, very early on. Um, I just kind of snapped off in the mud and it was, uh, Was [00:22:58] - (): Craig Dalton: that game over for you? [00:23:00] - (): Andrew L'Esperance: Yes. I, yeah, I, I tried everything I could to try to, um, keep it going, but yeah, it was game over and it was just very, um, that, that was tough, I guess. **** - (): Uh, I definitely learned from that experience because I had never dealt with that kind of mud before and it's really something you need to experience to fully understand. Um, And yeah, so, um, yeah, looking forward to going in there a little more prepared and having those experiences under my belt and yeah, hopefully a little bit of luck too. **** - (): But you know, I think in chatting with my friend, Ian, who did quite well, he was, who's done in Boswell, who's done quite well at that race. His, his strategy was. Just kind of, um, sitting back and watching a little bit how, how those, the first section played out, and definitely a more conservative approach, but I was, I was like third wheel into that mud, riding on Tobin's wheel, um, I think when my derailleur came off, I was sitting on Russell or Keegan's wheel and just run, just run the race as best as I could and going for it. **** - (): Yeah. Those conditions, you know, if my bike can make it through it, it's a huge advantage for me. Um, just cause that is, you know, some technical. Technical ability is a huge asset, just pedaling the bike through that stuff, but you need to have a bike that stays together, um, to take advantage of those, uh, that, that opportunity. **** - (): Yeah, a hundred [00:24:52] - (): Craig Dalton: percent. I'm, I'm one of those sort of people who started out mountain biking like yourself, and I love I love the technical elements of gravel racing and the harder technically the races are, the more fun I think they are. Totally. That's the, that's sort of where I hope the sport would go. **** - (): And frankly, you know, as the Grand Prix got announced, like I've, I've always been hopeful for the mountain bikers to get more of an opportunity, not only in the mountain bike specific races, but in the gravel races to just kind of show that skillset. [00:25:24] - (): Andrew L'Esperance: Yeah. Yeah. I'm, I'm with you on this. I, I would really. I would really like to Yeah, maybe just see a little more texture in some of these gravel races I I really like what the bwr does pulling in some single track Uh, yeah, I did A couple years ago. **** - (): I did It's in BC called BCBR Gravel and, you know, BCBR is a BC bike race. So it's the same promoters that do this, you know, um, seven day mountain bike stage race. So the gravel version of it was, was what you can expect from the organizers of a mountain bike stage race. And it was very gnarly. I kind of joked at the race. **** - (): Uh, like I wrote a, I wrote a taper cast, the Fox taper cast fork. During that race and it was like, oh man, if you had a, if you had a truck full of those at the finish line of that race, you could have sold them all. No worries. It was like a huge advantage to have, uh, Uh, yeah, have suspension on the gravel bike. [00:26:31] - (): Craig Dalton: Yeah. It's so interesting. Do you ever, you know, as someone who's obviously well adept with suspension and using it on your mountain bikes, how often do you consider it on your gravel [00:26:41] - (): Andrew L'Esperance: bike? Yeah, it's, it's always a tough, tough decision. And it's like, I've, you know, if I'm not sure if you've ridden it, but riding a suspension fork on a gravel bike is. **** - (): It's an amazing feeling and it's wild how much more capable the bike becomes. It's 100 percent so much more than what you think. [00:27:06] - (): Craig Dalton: I've got one on my bike for Mount Tam here in Marin County, and I can't even explain how much more confidence inspiring it is going downhill and. It's kind of cheating for me because I've got a mountain bike background. **** - (): So generally I ride harder downhill than most of my contemporaries, but putting that suspension fork on, it's just, it's almost unfair at times. Totally. I'm curious to kind of drill into that a little bit as a suspension owner. So what is that? Tell us more about that line for you. I mean, when we would consider it is the main, is the main downside in your mind, just the weight. **** - (): And if it's a climbing race and you need to stay up at the front, you got to shed the weight and otherwise you'd use it. [00:27:50] - (): Andrew L'Esperance: Yeah. So I think, uh, I, I reach for it quite often, uh, to be honest, I, my first year at Unbound, I wrote it. Uh, so that was two years ago and it was. It was a huge advantage in the rough stuff, but the thing is, um, that didn't, that kind of just kept me near the front of the group and out of trouble. **** - (): It's not like it, it gave me a huge advantage in the race overall. [00:28:23] - (): Craig Dalton: Do you feel like from a, does it, does fatigue come into play when you think about it? I mean, it's [00:28:28] - (): Andrew L'Esperance: so hard to get a sense of that because You know, no, no matter what bike you ride, if you're riding, riding unbound for 10 hours, fatigue is going to be high. **** - (): Um, I've not done like, I think that would be a fairly hard thing to test. Um, and I've not done like back to back testing on that, but it really does. The way I think about it is if, if it's going to give you an advantage in the race and some, sometimes it will, sometimes it won't, and it needs to be at the right time in the race. **** - (): So like, so I did BWR Vancouver Island last year, and the first, in the first bit, there was, um, some single, some heavy duty single track and I just rode away from the whole race. Uh, And was two minutes off the front by like the bottom, you know, in the first hour of the race, but this isn't super helpful because it's a seven hour race and then I was off on my own for the next few hours. **** - (): Um, so like from a tactical point of view, that wasn't great. Um, but the final descent on that course was one where having like the final descent, a few K from the finish. Having a suspension fork would have been an advantage. So it's sort of like, okay, do I carry this around for the whole race? It's definitely a little bit heavier, not as aerodynamic, but in those sections, it's like a laughable advantage. **** - (): Yeah. Yeah. [00:30:06] - (): Craig Dalton: I think that's, I mean, I think it goes with almost every part of a gravel bike. It seems like you just, you have to make these trade offs. And decide where is it going to benefit you like as a recreational racer, I consider comfort to be a big part of it, right? I got to get through these races to, to enjoy them, but comfort at the cost of, you know, an extra pound or so may come to bite me in the ass climbing 12, 000 feet in a day. [00:30:35] - (): Andrew L'Esperance: Maybe. It depends on what your goals are. Like for me, I really need to think this through. But if I was riding my bike for, um, purely for fun and trying to enjoy and especially if I wasn't racing, like suspension fork on the gravel bike, for sure, as long as, as long as the terrain you ride and the way you ride kind of suits it, if you, if you go on to double track and single track, um, and you have access to that in your area and you enjoy that. **** - (): It's like, yes, get yourself a gravel suspension fork. It's going to be great. You're going to have a huge smile on your face. It's going to be fun. Um, and you'll be able to drop your friends. No question. [00:31:20] - (): Craig Dalton: I think you've been training this winter down in Santa Cruz, California. Is [00:31:23] - (): Andrew L'Esperance: that right? Yeah, yeah, we've been, uh, yeah, we did, uh, well, uh, pass through Santa Cruz on, I did this, uh, Rob Britton and I did this ride down the, down the entire coast of California, um, and then spent a week here after that training, and then I've been here for the last couple weeks, so, yeah, uh, basing out of here for quite a bit, and, yeah, just, Yeah. **** - (): Yeah. Yeah. Really enjoying the kind of road riding here. Amazing. [00:31:54] - (): Craig Dalton: Um, before we go, I'm curious to just learn about your bike choices for the year. What, what brands are you riding on the mountain bike and the gravel bike? And what do you like? [00:32:05] - (): Andrew L'Esperance: Uh, yeah, I mean, for, so I don't believe our mountain bike. Sponsor has been made public yet. **** - (): So I'm going to stay quiet on that, but, um, yeah, we're on, uh, new drop bars bikes for this year and that's around time bikes. Which is, yeah, kind of, um, exciting new, new brand, uh, well, new to us brand, obviously it's a pretty storied, uh, brand that's been around for a while. Yeah, [00:32:39] - (): Craig Dalton: we just had them on the podcast about a month ago, learning all about the new owner, the manufacturing processes for that bike. **** - (): I think that the ADHX 45 looks like a rad bike to ride. [00:32:53] - (): Andrew L'Esperance: Yeah. No, I listened to that episode. It was great. I, I, I really enjoy kind of hearing the background and the business dynamics of, of, of some of these companies in the industry and yeah, the bike looks really great. I've just seen one once, um, I was down in Bentonville at the end of the season and it looks really good. **** - (): Uh, so I, I'm very excited to get on one and yeah, really push it. And, uh, yeah. Yeah, it's going to be fun. [00:33:25] - (): Craig Dalton: Awesome. When do you, when do you think you'll first race on that bike? [00:33:29] - (): Andrew L'Esperance: Yeah, we're, uh, first race will be BWR Utah. So yeah, once I got back from Spain after the stage race. Uh, probably spend some time on that, get it set up, get it dialed. **** - (): And yeah, it'll be a, that'll be a great first one for it. And yeah, I can't wait. Um, it's gonna be good. And [00:33:49] - (): Craig Dalton: since you're been on the Maxis squad for a few years, which, what are your favorite Maxis gravel tires? [00:33:57] - (): Andrew L'Esperance: Well, the, the new, I mean, the tried and true Rambler, um, you really can't go wrong with that. If you know, you have to pick one tire to do it all, that's going to be it. **** - (): It's, um, Yeah, just super predictable. Easy to ride. Casing's very good. There's options there, um, you know, for a super heavy duty casing or a, um, you know, a higher TPI casing that's going to be a little more supple. Um, so yeah, Rambler for sure, but the new favorite is definitely the Reaver. Uh, it was released last year. **** - (): I expect that's going to be the go to, um, for the majority of the racing. And I haven't tried it in a 45 yet. Um, but yeah, really looking forward to that because I do think, um, yeah, just given the tire design, like a fairly kind of a file tread in the middle. I think it's going to scale up pretty good and feel. **** - (): Um, still roll really well in that larger size, um, whereas sometimes when you scale up on a super hobby tire, um, yeah, yeah. Just the, the speed changes quite a bit with your mountain bike skillset. Sorry, just from the casing and the, and the knob design, I guess. [00:35:14] - (): Craig Dalton: Yeah. Yeah. With your mountain bike skillset, do you feel like that file tread provides you enough kind of traction for most of the gravel races? **** - (): Yeah, yeah, [00:35:25] - (): Andrew L'Esperance: I feel like I can, I can run with less for sure just because the, it's, it's just like not a limiting factor for me. Um, I can run, I've, I've raced gravel races on the refuse, which is just a very tough casing, but it's a full, full slick with no shoulder knobs and you, you know, I, I can manage that. **** - (): Um, you have to ride it a certain way. You can't, you can't push, you can't, you can't push it into the ground and expect that it's always going to hook up. Um, but it's, uh, yeah, it's a good tool for, for certain, for certain situations. And if you, I mean, with, with tire choices at the pointy end of things, you're always, um, you're always trying to choose the fastest one. **** - (): Um, and, and. Ride it, basically ride it correctly, like manage the tire well. Um, so yeah, you're never, at least I'm not, I'm always kind of pushing the limits on what I can, what I can run for speed and performance. [00:36:37] - (): Craig Dalton: And what do you think about inserts for gravel racing? [00:36:40] - (): Andrew L'Esperance: Yeah, yeah, I've, uh, used inserts quite a bit. **** - (): Um, typically on the Tannis, Tannis Armor inserts. And, yeah, if there, if it's rough and there's a puncture risk, it's, um, yeah, it's a, it's, it's a, I go for it, um, compared to, I mean, I think inserts, they, they kind of came from mountain bike, but they're actually far more applicable for gravel. Bikes just given the the low volume tire. **** - (): Yeah, and how how close the rim Like the tires aren't that tall compared to a mountain bike tire So there is there's kind of very little space for the tire deflect before it before it hits the rim and yeah having that cushion there and Yeah, it makes a huge difference. And, um, yeah, tire pressure obviously like pretty important on the gravel bike. **** - (): And, um, yeah, sometimes lower if you can manage it is, is a lot easier on the body faster. So many, so many little, uh, uh, so many things to think about all the time. And I'm, I feel like I I'm out of practice cause I, I haven't been racing for a few months. Um, so I'm definitely gonna have to brush up on my decision making skills cause the race season's coming and all this stuff really matters. [00:38:09] - (): Craig Dalton: Yeah. A hundred percent. Would you consider Unbound one of those courses that warrants inserts? [00:38:14] - (): Andrew L'Esperance: Yeah. One, one hundred percent. Both years I've raced it, I've, I've run inserts. It'll be interesting with the North route this year on tire choices and, uh, on suspension choice as well. Um, yeah. Hoping to get there early and kind of suss it out and, uh, and do some testing there because it is, you know, equipment choice there matters and, um. **** - (): Yeah. North route. I hear it's a little rougher. [00:38:41] - (): Craig Dalton: Interesting. I think that's a good place to end, Andrew. Thanks so much for the time. It was great to get to know you a little bit and excited to follow you throughout the season and maybe run into you at Sea Otter. [00:38:52] - (): Andrew L'Esperance: Sounds good. Thanks very much for having me, Craig. **** - (): And uh, yeah, I appreciate the time and yeah, see you at Sea Otter for sure.      

Guto Astolphi tem mil faces. É um empresário e toca uma das lojas mais tradicionais de São Paulo, a Pedal Urbano. Ele é um mountain biker competitivo, principalmente nas ultramaratonas. Marcante também a sua versão 'Verde Ciclista' que domina as redes sociais, com comentários certeiros e ácidos sobre o mundo duas rodas.Neste papo entre amigos com a Vivi Favery, ele conta sua experiências na BC Bike Race, compara com sua experiência da Brasil Ride (que ele esteve presente em todas) e detalha seu acidente e o processo de retorno à bicicleta. Aliás, a Vivi tem um cupom de desconto para quem quiser correr a prova no Canadá. É só usar MTBPASS300 e economizar 300 dólares na inscrição. Visite https://bcbikerace.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Syd & Macky married and professional mountain bike riders aaaaand also run a couple successful YouTube channels. They haven't been on the show since August of 2020 so we've got some catching up to do. They bought a home, battle injuries, and have re-fined thier training. They recently raced the BC Bike Race so it will be fun to have a professionals opinion compared to last weeks episode from an average Joe like the rest of us. ►Featured Links http://bit.ly/2KkV8oN ::: Syd & Macky Channel https://bit.ly/43JpeGW ::: Syd Fixes Bikes https://bit.ly/tascomtb ::: Tasco MTB *Use code for %15 off: SCOUT-B1KER ►B1KER Bar Podcast https://apple.co/2PM5kFR ::: iTunes http://bit.ly/2Am6D9p ::: Google Play http://bit.ly/2CY8jbz ::: SoundCloud ►Support B1KER http://patreon.b1ker.com ::: Patreon http://donate.b1ker.com ::: Donate http://shop.b1ker.com ::: B1KER Shop ►B1KER Social Media https://www.instagram.com/b1kerb1/ https://www.facebook.com/b1kerb1/ https://www.twitter.com/b1kerb1/ ►Contact B1KER http://contact.b1ker.com

***Audio Issues*** Sorry about this guys. My mic was messed up at first so I re-recorded the intro so you didn't have to listen to it as long. Once the show starts it's about 5 minutes of crappy audio and it's good from there. It's a great episode, so if you can muscle through those first few minutes, it was a fun show. Recently a buddy of mine rode the BC Bike Race and it sounded like quite the adventure. Check out this episode if you are thinking about doing the race and want to know what to expect or if you just like mountain biking and want to hear a cool story. ►Featured Links https://bit.ly/3eMO8yr ::: BizMod Bikes Instagram https://bit.ly/tascomtb ::: Tasco MTB *Use code for %15 off: SCOUT-B1KER ►B1KER Bar Podcast https://apple.co/2PM5kFR ::: iTunes http://bit.ly/2Am6D9p ::: Google Play http://bit.ly/2CY8jbz ::: SoundCloud ►Support B1KER http://patreon.b1ker.com ::: Patreon http://donate.b1ker.com ::: Donate http://shop.b1ker.com ::: B1KER Shop ►B1KER Social Media https://www.instagram.com/b1kerb1/ https://www.facebook.com/b1kerb1/ https://www.twitter.com/b1kerb1/ ►Contact B1KER http://contact.b1ker.com

We are here on Vancouver Island for BC Bike Race and going to bring you inside the Ultimate Singletrack experience.This is the final episode of our BCBR series. Lespy is joined by producer Bill Schieken to break down the final days of racing and the whole experience at BC Bike Race. Thanks to Maxxis Tires for supporting this podcast and bringing you inside the action with athletes at the biggest off-road races in North America.Enjoy the show.Hosted by: @andrewlespyJoined by:  Bill Schieken @cxhairsProduced by: Bill Schieken @cxhairs

We are here on Vancouver Island for BC Bike Race and going to bring you inside the Ultimate Singletrack experience.Today's guest is someone you may not be familiar with, but you should keep an eye out. Eva Poidevin is a XCO racer from Canada that has been throwing her hand in the off-road endurance space this season. She has had a strong run at BCBR this year with several days on the podium, holding steady in 3rd overall with one-to-go and a stage win on Stage 6 in Campbell River. We chat about her season this year,  what it's like racing at BCBR with a deep field of women and how she got her start in the sport. Enjoy the conversation.  Thanks to Maxxis Tires for supporting this podcast and bringing you inside the action with athletes at the biggest off-road races in North America.Enjoy the show.Hosted by: @andrewlespyJoined by:  @e_poidevProduced by: Bill Schieken @cxhairs

We are here on Vancouver Island for BC Bike Race and going to bring you inside the Ultimate Singletrack experience.Today's guest is Maxxis Factory Racing OG and Canadian MTB legend Geoff Kabush. Geoff is bringing his experience and skill to one of the deepest BCBR Pro Men's fields in recent history. We chat about his background at this event, his bike setup that is maximized for the downs and his strategy for managing these heavy racing efforts. Enjoy the conversation. Thanks to Maxxis Tires for supporting this podcast and bringing you inside the action with athletes at the biggest off-road races in North America.Enjoy the show.Hosted by: @andrewlespyJoined by:  @geoffkabushProduced by: Bill Schieken @cxhairs

We are here on Vancouver Island for BC Bike Race and going to bring you inside the Ultimate Singletrack experience.What does a guy that started a bike company 42 years ago do for fun? Ride bikes of course! Lucky to have the founder of Ibis Bicycles, Scot Nicol on the show for a chat. Scot is mixing it up in the 60+ category at BCBR and enjoying the sweet singletrack that the island offers. Enjoy the conversation.Thanks to Maxxis Tires for supporting this podcast and bringing you inside the action with athletes at the biggest off-road races in North America.Enjoy the show.Hosted by: @andrewlespyJoined by:  @scotnicolProduced by: Bill Schieken @cxhairs

We are here on Vancouver Island for BC Bike Race and going to bring you inside the Ultimate Singletrack experience.Enjoy the conversation with Katerina  Nash chatting about the good times racing at BCBR, 20 years on Maxxis Tires and gravel bikes vs. MTBs on singletrack. Lets go!Thanks to Maxxis Tires for supporting this podcast and bringing you inside the action with athletes at the biggest off-road races in North America.Enjoy the show.Hosted by: @andrewlespyJoined by:  @katkanashProduced by: Bill Schieken @cxhairs

We are here on Vancouver Island for BC Bike Race and going to bring you inside the Ultimate Singletrack experience. Enjoy the conversation with Andreas 'Dre' Hestler chatting about the history of this event, the challenges the past few years and what this event is all about. Lets go!Thanks to Maxxis Tires for supporting this podcast and bringing you inside the action with athletes at the biggest off-road races in North America.Enjoy the show.Hosted by: @andrewlespyJoined by:  @ahestlerProduced by: Bill Schieken @cxhairs

Brand Strategist & Business Growth Accelerator Karley Cunningham takes businesses from overcrowded, competitive spaces out into blue ocean territory where they can confidently stand out and thrive as brand leaders in their sector. Companies that want to be distinct in their marketplace retain Karley to sharpen their positioning and differentiation strategies to cut through the noise. Karley's international client-base benefits from accelerated growth, increased profit, and stability as her innovative Surefire Method™ provides them with a sure-fire strategy and toolkit that enables them to charge a premium, attract and retain ideal clients, develop a great company culture, and outpace their competitors. Having built three successful businesses, Karley knows what it takes to start, develop and lead a company that delivers results. Her entrepreneurial success story is featured in the awarded book: The Widest Net by Pamela Slim. In addition, she's a sought-after mentor and speaker for national and international business organizations and the host of The Made Possible Podcast. Believing deeply in the practice of givers gain, she is well-known and networked and rarely goes a day without making a referral or connection. As a former pro athlete, Karley is performance-driven. An avid mountain athlete, she is a two-time finisher of the BC Bike Race, a seven-day, 325 km mountain bike stage race, and is always looking out for her next trail running adventure. When not focusing on the business or expanding her network, she can be found somewhere in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest with her wife and dog in their 4×4. On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Karley Cunningham about how branding can help a destination, attraction, or business in the tourism industry stand out from the crowd. Karley breaks creating your brand down into three simple sections — uncovering our fundamental beliefs, understanding the markets we serve, and showcasing our differentiators. What You Will Learn in this Episode: When Karly became interested in marketing and communications The importance of resonating with your audience How her background as a competitive athlete has impacted her career in branding Why a tighter box often enhances creativity The importance of inner reflection when drilling down into your brand story Why a 3-5 year time period helps you set an achievable strategic plan and vision What ‘the people become the place' means for destination marketers How your branding can help solve the retention and recruitment problem Creativity in Branding As creatives, we constantly push the boundaries, but when the boundaries shrink, we're forced to think more creatively than ever about the challenges we face. When defining their brand destinations, services, and businesses need to reflect on their ‘why' to pin down what makes them unique. Karley joins us on the podcast to discuss how to peel back the layers to understand what's different about your offering because amazing branding is about the nuances. She describes the process as going fishing — if you drop the line and then go deeper and deeper and deeper, you'll eventually hook on to something special. Authenticity in Your Brand Story Karley explores why it's essential to start from the inside out when developing your brand. She shares her insights on why it's all about being authentic as people when you're creating a company brand. Karley also discusses how she helps businesses who have moved away from their true purpose to pivot back to their axis and reinvigorate them. When your brand story comes from the inside out and is genuinely driven by your purpose, who you are, the things that resonate with you, and how you show up in the world, it creates an innate sense of alignment and power. Recruitment and Retention in the Travel Industry Recruiting and retaining employees is a huge struggle in the travel and tourism industry right now. Karley gives her perspective on whether the current staffing challenges relate to how valued and cared for people felt before the pandemic and how that relates to standing behind your brand values. On the show, we discuss how to solve the problem of recruitment and retention, and Karley gives her advice on how branding can help businesses in that regard. She shares how your brand ties into your promise to your staff in terms of supporting them in their everyday roles and challenging situations. Karley outlines why the key question in reframing the retention issues is, are you willing to deliver your staff the quality that you deliver your guests or service users? Resources: Website: https://www.bigboldbrand.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karleycunningham/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandMaven Downloadable Surefire Audit: https://www.bigboldbrand.com/surefireaudit/ We value your thoughts and feedback and would love to hear from you. Leave us a review on your favorite streaming platform to let us know what you want to hear more of. Here is a quick tutorial on how to leave us a rating and review on iTunes!: https://breaktheicemedia.com/rating-review/

Is your agency charging for more than just tangible deliverables? In this episode of the Innovative Agency podcast, we are joined by Brand Strategist and Business Growth Accelerator, Karley Cunningham. She takes businesses from overcrowded, competitive spaces out into blue ocean territory where they can confidently stand out and thrive as brand leaders in their sector. During our conversation, Karley discusses the challenges that come from selling services and the benefits of collaborating on strategy. What you will learn in this episode: Why agencies are hesitant to charge separately for strategy How being seen solely as a creative can limit your ability to be seen as a strategic thinker How to help clients see the value in the process instead of just the deliverables What are the five value points that you explain to clients during the sales process How to shift your mindset into being brave enough to propose strategy as a stand-alone service What is the difference between a consultation and a strategy session Why working in stages or phases is beneficial to both the client and agency How to transition from work-for-hire to fee-for-strategy in your agency  Bio Having built three successful businesses, Karley knows what it takes to start, develop and lead a company that delivers results. Her entrepreneurial success story is featured in the awarded book, The Widest Net by Pamela Slim. In addition, she's a sought-after mentor and speaker for national and international business organizations and the host of The Made Possible podcast. Believing deeply in the practice of givers gain, she is well-known and networked and rarely goes a day without making a referral or connection. As a former pro athlete, Karley is performance-driven. An avid mountain athlete, she is a two-time finisher of the BC Bike Race, a seven-day, 325 km mountain bike stage race, and is always looking out for her next trail running adventure. When not focusing on the business or expanding her network, she can be found somewhere in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest with her wife and dog in their 4x4. Resources: Website: www.bigboldbrand.com Free Brand Audit & Guide: https://www.bigboldbrand.com/surefireaudit/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karleycunningham/

Brand Strategist & Business Growth Accelerator Karley Cunningham takes businesses from overcrowded, competitive spaces out into blue ocean territory where they can confidently stand out and thrive as brand leaders in their sector. Companies that want to be distinct in their marketplace retain Karley to sharpen their positioning and differentiation strategies to cut through the noise. Karley's international client-base benefits from accelerated growth, increased profit, and stability as her innovative Surefire Method™ provides them with a strategy and toolkit. Having built three successful businesses, Karley knows what it takes to start, develop, and lead a company that delivers results. Her entrepreneurial success story is featured in the awarded book: The Widest Net by Pamela Slim. In addition, she's a sought-after mentor and speaker for national and international business organizations and the host of The Made Possible Podcast. Believing deeply in the practice of givers gain, she is well-known and networked, and rarely goes a day without making a referral or connection. As a former pro athlete, Karley is performance-driven. An avid mountain biker, she is a two-time finisher of the BC Bike Race, a seven-day, 325 km mountain bike stage race, and is always looking out for her next trail running adventure. When not focusing on the business or expanding her network, she can be found somewhere in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest with her wife and dog in their 4×4. What you will learn about in this episode: How to infuse your fundamental values, truths, and beliefs into your brand — and why you want to What “blue ocean territory” is, and how to find yours Why Karley says that branding is NOT marketing What you can do to move away from the RFP process — and why Karley believes that it shouldn't even exist How to avoid the “comparison trap” by focusing on your clients instead of your competitors Why you want to be fully-aligned with your clients — and what happens when you're not How attracting right-fit clients will naturally help you repel wrong-fits Resources: Website: https://www.bigboldbrand.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karleycunningham/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandMaven

How does your agency show up in the world? As agency owners, we have a responsibility to know what's going on — with our business, our employees, and our clients. There's a lot going on in the world, and understanding how these things affect the worldviews of others in our space is the first step in deepening our agency relationships, elevating our business, and making sure we go beyond the “one-word” values our industry seems to be riddled with. In this episode of Build a Better Agency, Karley Cunningham of Big Bold Brand joins me to talk about ways agencies can actually implement their mission, vision, and values into their processes in order to leverage them as strategic branding tools. She also offers expert insights into identifying the worldviews of the audiences who matter most to you, knowing when to take a stance on the important issues, and what to do when your worldviews no longer align with those of your clients. Brand Strategist and Business Growth Accelerator Karley Cunningham takes businesses from overcrowded, competitive spaces out into blue ocean territory where they can confidently stand out and thrive as brand leaders in their sector. Having built three successful businesses, Karley knows what it takes to start, develop and lead a company that delivers results. Her entrepreneurial success story is featured in the awarded book: The Widest Net by Pamela Slim. In addition, she's a sought-after mentor and speaker for national and international business organizations and the host of The Made Possible Podcast. Believing deeply in the practice of givers gain, she is well-known and networked and rarely goes a day without making a referral or connection. As a former pro athlete, Karley is performance-driven. An avid mountain athlete, she is a two-time finisher of the BC Bike Race, a seven-day, 325 km mountain bike stage race, and is always looking out for her next trail running adventure. When not focusing on the business or expanding her network, she can be found somewhere in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest with her wife and dog in their 4×4. A big thank you to our podcast's presenting sponsor, White Label IQ. They're an amazing resource for agencies who want to outsource their design, dev, or PPC work at wholesale prices. Check out their special offer (10 free hours!) for podcast listeners here. What You Will Learn in This Episode: How to proactively influence the way your agency shows up in the world Why it's important to understand our client's worldviews, how they align with our own, and what that means for our business Ways to implement your mission, vision, and values as strategic branding tools How to accelerate your business, improve employee retention, and deepen client relationships by taking your mission, vision, and values “off of the page” When it's important to take a stance on important issues, and how to start those conversions with clients What your consumers want to know about where you stand How to identify and align the worldviews of the audiences who matter most to you

This weeks guest is the owner of Cycling 101 in Canmore, AlbertaRyan DraperRyan and I discuss his early days of racing including the BC Bike Race and Cape Epic racesWe also talk about how and why he became a cycling coach, the different services Cycling 101 offers including Bike Fits and why they're so important!Coach Ryan answers a listeners question on how to try and get out of a negative mindset during an endurance event!Lots of great stuff in this episode!!I hope you enjoy my talk with RyanInstagram: @ryan.cycling101https://cycling-101.com*Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebelLicense code: HNJQZQMQRQX5GTHX

This weeks guest is Mountain Bike  and Gravel RacerCarter Nieuwesteeg Carter and I talk about a few of his races in 2021, including his very impressive 3rd overall podium placement at the BC Bike Race and his first overall win at The Range Gravel Race in Southern Alberta!We then talk at length about his very own Gravel Race…The Fernie Gravel Grind !!I hope you enjoy my talk with Carterhttps://www.ferniegravelgrind.comInstagram: @ferniegravelgrind@carternieuwesteeg**Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mojo/rebelLicense code: HNJQZQMQRQX5GTHX

Markella, a writer, producer, director and mom of two active boys, went in for a routine surgery in 2011 at the age of 28 and woke up with a permanent injury that would force her to re-learn how to “do life” and change her approach to the everyday. She opens up about using her anger and tough love to shift her mindset, the importance of playing her own cards and how living in survivor mode your entire life makes it hard to know what it's like to live. Four years ago, she finally found her voice when she met her incredibly supportive partner Eddie, and, in 2019, wrote, directed, produced and starred in It's Just Like Riding a Bike, the story of her adventure racing in the grueling BC Bike Race, a seven-day mountain bike stage race, on only two weeks of training.Contact Us: Email: amgits.reverse@gmail.comInstagram: @brushcreekthriversFacebook: From Survivor to Thriver

Andreas "Dre" Hestler is a co-founder of the BC Bike Race; one of the world's most popular mountain bike stage races. He's also an old buddy of Brett's and shares how his experience as an XC racer, winning multiple National Championships and attending the inaugural mountain bike event at the 1996 Olympics, naturally led to creating the "Ultimate Singletrack Experience", in BC, which will be entering into it's 14th year.

This podcast episode has been optimized by Flexion Bike Fit, Edmonton’s independent bike fitting service. Visit yegbikefit.com to learn more. After a long hiatus, the podcast is back with an interview with Bike Fitter, educator, and rider Dave Howells. A staple in the BC bike industry, he’s also been MC for the BC Bike Race. We talked about bike fitting, the industry of the independent bike fitter, and much more. I spent the weekend, after this interview, Dave conducted the Bike Fit Level 1 course which was awesome and the protocol is the 2nd oldest in the industry. Learn more about Dave and BC Bike Fit: https://www.bcbikefit.com/ Learn more about the Saddle Studio: https://www.saddlestudio.com/ Check out Bike Fit Canada and register for courses: https://www.bikefitcanada.ca/ The Bicycle Media Podcast is caffeinated by the Roasti Coffee Company, a small batch coffee roaster and cafe located in Sherwood Park, Alberta. They are now offering free home delivery in the Edmonton area and free shipping Canada wide on orders over $40! Check out www.roasti.ca for more info or to order. Our theme song is called ‘Old 54’ by Vancouver’s Chris Russell from his 2016 album, Excess in Moderation. Pick up a CD or digital copy at https://chthsuru.bandcamp.com/releases … NOW FOR THE SALES PITCH Bicycle Media is a full-service marketing shop, focused solely on the cycling industry. We rise out of bed to provide website development, video production, graphic design, digital & search marketing services, and much more. We work with bike shops, bike brands, race events, advocacy groups and any other folks with spokes. Contact us at bicyclemediayeg@gmail.com to discuss how we can drive sales and community growth for you. Plus learn more about us, including our video reel, at liftvalet.com/bicycle.

In this episode of Nonprofit Architect, Travis talks with Karley Cunningham, a big thinker as well as the creative strategist and business accelerator at BigBoldBrand. She's written for well-respected publications and is a sought-after speaker and mentor for several National and international business organizations. Her past career as a pro Elite Athlete has taught her to be performance driven and now she is filled by a natural collision between business development brand and good design. Listen in now and be informed.   Conversation Highlights: [00:20] Takeaway #1 : Struggling to move your Non-profit forward?Join the Nonprofit Alliance, a mastermind group launched by Travis, where we talked with nonprofit leaders and branding experts on how to stand out among the crowd! [03:20] Why do magic happen when everything is aligned? [06:25] Takeaway #2 : Check out Travis on Facebook. [08:34] "To develop a whole community, you must work on the layout of the neighbourhood and where the house of each individual is." [10:20] Are the tactics in alignment with your purpose? Are they in alignment with your guiding principles? [15:30] Do your Non- profit has a separate personality? [17:17] When I say thank you at the end, they are gonna say 'my pleasure'. The values they embody in their service, I am going to get that same Chick-Fil-A experience, no matter where I eat! [17:30] Is your Mac better than my PC? [19:10] Takeaway #3 : Go to BigBoldBrand and follow along with the elements and evolution, and see how you can implement these things! [19:40] It is a lot easier for the cops to chase a thief, when they know who he/she is. [25:40] Knowing the best way to support them is only half the battle, the other half is taking the action. [29:40] Travis's promise is disapproving? [36:35] My client/donor is my hero! [42:18] The pitch introduction is the tip of the iceberg; a lot of the stuff is under the water. [47:08] The most impactful stories are very short. Remarkable Quotes: [09:35] "When you shift your foundation, the whole thing comes down!" Resources: Karley Cunningham on LinkedIn Website: BigBoldBrand   Karley Cuningham takes organizations from over-crowded, competitive spaces out into  blue ocean territory where they can confidently stand-out and thrive. Non-profits seeking to make an even bigger impact in their space retain Karley to get clear on their  purpose, messaging and sharpen their brand and marketing strategies to generate more  awareness and raise more money.   Providing non-profit leadership teams with the critical strategies and tools needed to  attract and retain ideal donors, develop a great memorable brand and effective  marketing, Karley's international client-base benefits from accelerated growth, increased  exposure and stability.   Having built three successful businesses, Karley knows what it takes to start, build and  lead a company that delivers results. She has written for well-respected publications, is a  sought after speaker and mentor for several national and international business  organizations. Believing deeply in the practice of ‘givers gain' she is well-known and  networked.   As a former pro athlete, Karley is performance driven. An avid mountain athlete, she is a  two-time finisher of the BC Bike Race, a seven-day, 325 km, mountain bike stage race.  When not focusing on the business or expanding her network, she can be found  challenging herself, on the single-track trails of the Pacific Northwest either on  her bike or running.  

In this episode of Nonprofit Architect, Travis talks with Karley Cunningham, a big thinker as well as the creative strategist and business accelerator at BigBoldBrand. She's written for well-respected publications and is a sought-after speaker and mentor for several National and international business organizations. Her past career as a pro Elite Athlete has taught her to be performance driven and now she is filled by a natural collision between business development brand and good design. Listen in now and be informed.   Conversation Highlights: [00:20] Takeaway #1 : Struggling to move your Non-profit forward?Join the Nonprofit Alliance, a mastermind group launched by Travis, where we talked with nonprofit leaders and branding experts on how to stand out among the crowd! [03:20] Why do magic happen when everything is aligned? [06:25] Takeaway #2 : Check out Travis on Facebook. [08:34] "To develop a whole community, you must work on the layout of the neighbourhood and where the house of each individual is." [10:20] Are the tactics in alignment with your purpose? Are they in alignment with your guiding principles? [15:30] Do your Non- profit has a separate personality? [17:17] When I say thank you at the end, they are gonna say 'my pleasure'. The values they embody in their service, I am going to get that same Chick-Fil-A experience, no matter where I eat! [17:30] Is your Mac better than my PC? [19:10] Takeaway #3 : Go to BigBoldBrand and follow along with the elements and evolution, and see how you can implement these things! [19:40] It is a lot easier for the cops to chase a thief, when they know who he/she is. [25:40] Knowing the best way to support them is only half the battle, the other half is taking the action. [29:40] Travis's promise is disapproving? [36:35] My client/donor is my hero! [42:18] The pitch introduction is the tip of the iceberg; a lot of the stuff is under the water. [47:08] The most impactful stories are very short. Remarkable Quotes: [09:35] "When you shift your foundation, the whole thing comes down!" Resources: Karley Cunningham on LinkedIn Website: BigBoldBrand   Karley Cuningham takes organizations from over-crowded, competitive spaces out into  blue ocean territory where they can confidently stand-out and thrive. Non-profits seeking to make an even bigger impact in their space retain Karley to get clear on their  purpose, messaging and sharpen their brand and marketing strategies to generate more  awareness and raise more money.   Providing non-profit leadership teams with the critical strategies and tools needed to  attract and retain ideal donors, develop a great memorable brand and effective  marketing, Karley’s international client-base benefits from accelerated growth, increased  exposure and stability.   Having built three successful businesses, Karley knows what it takes to start, build and  lead a company that delivers results. She has written for well-respected publications, is a  sought after speaker and mentor for several national and international business  organizations. Believing deeply in the practice of ‘givers gain’ she is well-known and  networked.   As a former pro athlete, Karley is performance driven. An avid mountain athlete, she is a  two-time finisher of the BC Bike Race, a seven-day, 325 km, mountain bike stage race.  When not focusing on the business or expanding her network, she can be found  challenging herself, on the single-track trails of the Pacific Northwest either on  her bike or running.  

Também conhecido como @verdeciclista, o Guto Astolphi é um dos ciclistas mais apaixonados por eventos multi-dias do MTB brasileiro. Com participações em provas como Cape Epic, Trans Andes e BC Bike Race, seu maior orgulho, no entanto, é ter participado de todas as 10 edições do Brasil Ride. As peculiaridades dessas provas e os detalhes que envolvem competir (em dupla) por vários dias você confere aqui em uma conversa imperdível. Produzido e apresentado por: Leandro Bittar, Alvaro Pacheco e Ronaldo Martinelli Convidado: Guto Astolphi Siga o @gregario_cycling no Instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gregariocycling/message This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

We talk with Dean Payne, the president and co-founder of the BC Bike Race, about the origins and evolution of one of the most epic bike races and events in the world. And Simon Stewart (aka, Mr. Tank Driver) is sitting in as co-host to discuss all things BC Bike Race, and what goes into putting together a complex and great event like this.TOPICS & TIMESHistory of the BC Bike Race (3:14)Creating an “alternate universe” (12:59)Russell Crowe & the World’s Largest Hockey Stick (22:03)Managing the race (27:24)On the cancelation of this year’s race (31:34)Communicating with the racers (42:37) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to the second episode of our new podcast series! In this series, we'll be talking to some interesting folk here on the North Shore and surrounding area that are involved in the cycling industry or the sport generally. Those people may be pro riders, business owners or just riders that are out there doing cool things. We hope you find them as interesting as we do!Our guest this time around is Canadian XC racing legend and BC Bike Race co-founder Andreas Hestler. Check out the full podcast to hear how Dre got his racing career started, why he's passionate about stage racing and what he loves about the riding scene here in BC. You can get the podcast either in the browser-based player below or on Spotify and iTunes. Simply search for Steed Cycles to find our channel. Thanks for listening!You can find a link to the Steed Cycles blog below for more content like this:https://steedcycles.com/blog/Find out more about BC Bike Race and line up your entry for 2021 at the link below:https://www.bcbikerace.com/

If Dre is the brain behind BC Bike Race, then Race Relations Manager Moniera Vania Khan is the soul. Her love of all things outdoor is only surpassed by her desire to make those around her happy and feel comfortable. We talk with her this week about what new riders can expect during their week at BCBR. Follow TGL today: Facebook - Instagram - Twitter Subscribe to The Gravel Lot on the Wide Angle Podium Network and become a member TODAY and get access to EXCLUSIVE bonus content. Learn more about BC Bike Race Be Free Ride Bikes: The best kit on the market, customized to YOUR specifications. Learn more about WORX Powertools: Use code "GEARUP" at checkout for 15% off Grimpeur Brothers Coffee: Purchase The Full Schleck or Hello Cyclocross Friends Espresso and support WAP today! Handup Gloves: Use code "PEBBLE$" for 20% off EVERYTHING in store. Noxgear: Use code "pebbles" for 35% off your order Exclusive Preview of Unknown Country: One man's inspirational journey to the Dirty Kanza XL Visit The Gravel Lot website for our latest podcast, Real Talk videos, Bonus Content, shop, social media, and everything in between. Learn more about Undertipper and download their latest album “Y'all” at: http://undertipper.bandcamp.com/

In this episode I sit down with my friend James Scharf. James has been in cycling his whole life and has competed in endurance mountain biking events. Such as the Cape Eric, Swiss Epic, and the BC Bike Race. Along with training for stage races James has a full time job and a family to care for.  Link to the pioneer bike race: the pioneer.co.nz Instagram : the.rubberside.down Facebook: James Scharf Jr.       Facebook: TheRubbersideDown Twitter: TRSDP     Email: trsdpodcast@gmail.com

On the recent heels of winning her seventh World Cup cyclocross victory (we think) in Madison, WI, Katerina Nash zipped out to Grinduro for a fun weekend playing around on the gravel whip. Kat is also one of very few people to win both World Cup cyclocross and World Cup mountain bike races, she dabbles in enduro mountain bike races, she consistently wins the brutally difficult BC Bike Race stage race, and just like this weekend of chatting, she puts a handful of gravel races into her schedule too. Perpetually smiling, always upbeat, and ready to take on any challenge on two wheels, this conversation opens up a lot about Katerina that we think you haven't heard before. Born and raised in the Czech Republic, Katerina Nash took to nordic skiing as a young girl and turned that into a career spanning two sports and taking her to five Olympic games! If you haven't seen Kat's heroics in Madison, which we reference in this podcast, I highly recommend watching the highlights of this foolishly muddy race here: http://www.cyclingfans.com/node/41942 Image credit: @cxhairs -- www.instagram.com/cxhairs

Tim Johnson is a former professional cyclist, most known for his multiple cyclocross national titles and world championship medals. His career also included a stint on a World Tour road team, where he had to face tough decisions at the height of the doping era that nearly made him quit the sport. Payson and Tim were teammates as part of a collection of Lululemon athletes for BC Bike Race, where Payson had the chance to better get to know an icon of the sport he's looked up to for years. Between stages six and seven, the two sat down to discuss stories from both the high points and low points of his career, his position as development director at USA Cycling, how he helped Tejay Van Garderen and Mike Woods in their last few workouts before this year's Tour de France, why he's so silly, and his never-ending love of the sport. This episode has some stronger-than-usual language. 

Selene Yeager is a top-selling professional health and fitness writer. She's authored, co-authored, and contributed to more than two dozen book titles.  Her work has appeared in numerous media including Details, Shape, O-Oprah Magazine, the Good Life, Fitness, Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Runner’s World, . You can find her discussing training, nutrition, and other advice each week as Bicycling Magazine’s “Fit Chick”. She tries to live what she writes as a certified personal trainer, USA Cycling certified coach, pro mountain bike racer, and All-American Ironman triathlete. Her races include: ABSA Cape Epic, Brasil Ride, BC Bike Race, Epic Israel, The Titan Tropic in Cuba Why 13 Minutes Pumping Iron Might Be Better Than Spending Forever at the Gym - Jun 20, 2019 Podcast: The Paceline with Patrick Brady   seleneyeager.com https://www.facebook.com/FitChickSeleneYeager/ https://twitter.com/fitchick3?lang=en https://www.instagram.com/fitchick3/?hl=en Please visit http://bit.ly/fitnesscandorpodcast, click View in iTunes, go to Ratings and Reviews at the top and leave a rating and/or review! That would be helpful for both of us and get our conversation to more people!   

Renee Lockey and Claire Gieger tell us about doing BC Bike Race - a 7-day mountain bike stage race, as a team and also about World Bicycle Relief a charity helping get bikes to girls in Malawi to help them achieve their educational dreams, build self-esteem, break the cycle of poverty, and reduce HIV infections.     You can see more about the challenge and fundraiser here: http://teamwbr.worldbicyclerelief.org/bcbr.   --------------------------------------------   If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting it through www.wideanglepodium.com/donate ... there are bonus episodes and bonus goodies if you do, your donation helps fuel better audio gear, more guests, and higher quality episodes. 

Christine Reid of the North Shore Mountain Bike Association (NSMBA) discusses diversity and what it means to be a woman in Mountain Biking with guests: Cynthia Young of the NSMBA, Amanda Schulze, Brand Strategist and Founder of Lithia Effect and Danielle Baker, Freelance Writer and Communications Manager at BC Bike Race. https://podcasts-1.feedpress.co/16677/Ep%2045%20-%202018-07-05%2C%2015.22%20.mp3 Show Notes & Links … Continue reading "Ep 45 – New Voices for Mountain Biking: A Women’s Round Table Discussion"

We are into June 2017! Today is a collection of listener and client questions. Most are bike focused but several topics with strength, mobility, preparation and general health concepts discussed.    Threshold, BC Bike Race, PSI, BikePacking, Crossfit   Find links and shownotes at www.consummateathlete.com This episode is brought to you by www.shred-girls.com -> A new non-fiction book for young females about being awesome on bikes.         

A comprehensive guide to building your own bike. Jonathan and Steven take your questions on training for XC & Enduro, on the bike nutrition, best bikes for Leadville, dropper posts and hard tails, more bike reviews from the Bike Mag Bible of Bike Tests and give you a full-on bike nerd's walkthrough of everything you need to know before building a bike. Topics covered in this episode: • Is interval training good for beginners? • What exactly is an interval and why most people misunderstand it • Are hardtails still best for XC racing? • What is the best bike for Leadville? • How to train for Enduro • Can you use TrainerRoad for Enduro and downhill training? • How to give the DW Link more mid-stroke support? • Which bikes should have dropper posts • Trek Slash 29 - http://www.bikemag.com/2017-bible-of-bike-tests/trek-slash-29/#P5kqkJoLQ4WqlJFQ.97 • Pivot Firebird - http://www.bikemag.com/2017-bible-of-bike-tests/review-pivot-firebird/#YqTDzD6V1aLxPpA4.97 • Evil Wreckoning - http://www.bikemag.com/2017-bible-of-bike-tests/review-evil-wreckoning/ • Canyon is coming to the US - http://www.bikemag.com/news/canyon-prepares-launch-american-sales/#TdLFhObWSlvH1j08.97 • BC Bike Race announces BC Bike Ride - http://www.bikemag.com/news/bcbr-launches-bc-bike-ride-north/#uYBmqSlC6c6lASRY.97 • Your ultimate guide to building your own bike from scratch • Jaybird Freedom headphones - http://www.jaybirdsport.com/freedom-bluetooth-headphones/ • Yeti 36oz Rambler - http://yeti.com/rambler-bottle-36-oz

August 11, 2016 The Last Aid Station Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE Come ride with us in St. George, Utah in November Steve and Mark bring you your dose of news. They chat about some recent mountain bike news and then get into their usual detailed race recaps. Listen in to hear reports from Trans Alp, Tatanka Epic, Wilderness 101, and the BC Bike Race. Plus, they highlight a new product, discuss the rest of their season, and get caught up. If you are a race director or racer who would like to hear your race report on an episode of The Last Aid Station, please contact Mark at Mark@Mountainbikeradio.com. If you have any questions or feedback for Steve, please email him at Steve@Mountainbikeradio.com. --------------- RELATED SHOW LINKS Come ride with us in St. George, Utah in November Shop through our Amazon Affiliate Link Salsa Cycles Mountain Bike Hall of Fame Colorado Trail Race Trans Alp Tatanka 100 Wilderness 101 British Columbia Bike Race Outvi Outvi video Buy a Mountain Bike Radio Kit The Last Station is on Twitter Follow Steve on Twitter Support The Last Aid Station The Last Aid Station The Last Aid Station Facebook Page Mountain Bike Radio Endurance Calendar Email Mark Email Steve Email Ben BECOME A MOUNTAIN BIKE RADIO MEMBER

Fast facts: The elimination diets that we’ve gotten great results with for our clients travel very well with a little planning. Our diet didn’t vary from the norm on a recent three week road trip. I’ve been eating a very high fat and fibre, moderate protein, zero acellular carbohydrate (e.g. sugar) ketogenic diet. Just before we departed, my blood glucose was 77 mg/dL and blood beta-hydroxybutyrate was 1.4 mmol/L. I placed 29/600 in the BC Bike Race, a 7-day race in a very wet British Columbia. In over 18 hours of racing, I consumed zero calories and a total of 2L of plain water whilst on the bike. Here’s the outline of this podcast: 0:05:06    Julie's videos: Food prep for the BC BIke Race, Truck Stop Gourmet, and How to Shop at an Unfamiliar Market. 0:05:33    Instant Pot pressure cooker. 0:05:41    FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing System. 0:09:41    Glass Mason Jars. 0:11:37    Cultured Caveman restaurant in Portland. 0:11:45    Mission Heirloom (podcast). 0:14:18    Wild Planet Wild Sardines in Extra Virgin Olive Oil. 0:14:49    Artisana Organic Raw Coconut Butter. 0:15:10    US Wellness Meats. I particularly enjoy their liverwurst, braunschweiger, head cheese, pemmican and pork rinds. 0:16:07    Epic All Natural Meat Bar, 100% Wild, Boar With Uncured Bacon. 0:16:22    LunchBots stainless snack box. 0:16:47    SeaSnax Roasted Seaweed. 0:19:38    James Wilson (podcast). 0:24:58    KetoCaNa (podcast). 0:25:04    UCAN Superstarch (podcast). 0:27:12    Gastrointestinal Complaints During Exercise: Prevalence, Etiology, and Nutritional Recommendations. 0:28:52    Carrying two copies of a somewhat common allele of the FMO3 gene, defined as E308G and E258K, has been reported to lead to mild trimethylaminuria. 0:40:33    PHAT FIBRE. 0:42:56    Catabolic Blocker (podcast). 0:43:27    PharmaNAC (podcast). 0:44:03    Podcast: Should You Supplement with Antioxidants? 0:45:05    Meriva and EnteroMend (podcast). 0:50:29    BIOHACKER SUMMIT UK with Pando. 0:51:12    Creatine (article). 0:52:05    NiaCel (nicotinamide riboside) (podcast).

On Coast Beat Episode 16: Ahead by more than a century - Celebrating the oldest person on the Sunshine Coast. Sechelt's sudden move to suspend curbside recycling pick-up. Sunshine Coast Regional District directors want the public to know more about a controversial plan to draw more water from a provincial park lake. And, the BC Bike Race rolls through the Sunshine Coast (still its most challenging section according to some riders we talked to).

On Ep. 12 of the Coast Beat: Marking Orlando during Sunshine Coast Pride, Editor John has both Gordie Howe and Vladimir Putin on his mind this week, SD 46 trustees play a little Simon Says - shishalh Nation style, and Jacob looks ahead to the 10th running of the BC Bike Race. Here are links to some of the things we talk about this week. shíshálh Nation language dictionary at the UBC Open Collection: https://open.library.ubc.ca/cIRcle/collections/ubccommunityandpartnerspublicati/52387/items/1.0107947 Sunshine Coast Pride Week: www.sunshinecoastpride.com BC Bike Race: http://www.bcbikerace.com

In Episode 223 testen wir ein Alutech Tofane mit 150 Millimeter Federweg und die neuen Magura MT 7 Vierkolbenbremse. Außerdem war David Voll für Euch beim BC Bike Race am Start. Ein Gewinnspiel wartet auch.

Host, Mark Stover, gives you a rundown of some of the latest endurance news. Listen in to hear about several races throughout the country, including the Breckenridge 100, the High Cascades 100, the Firecracker 50, BC Bike Race, Tatanka 100, Iron Mountain 100k, the Munga and more!   As usual, Mark brings a full lineup of great information about some of your favorite endurance races. He previews a few events, including ORAMM and USA Cycling Marathon Nationals. If you haven't been able to sift through all of latest news or can't get the full story by reading websites and blogs, you should listen.   If you are a race director or racer who would like to hear your race report on an episode of The Last Aid Station, please contact Mark at Mark@Mountainbikeradio.com.    We also have advertising opportunities available if you would like to promote your race. Please contact us about advertising at info@mountainbikeradio.com.   Related Show Links: Off Road Assault on Mt. Mitchell Breckenridge 100 High Cascades 100 Firecracker 50 BC Bike Race Tatanka 100 Iron Mountain 100k The Munga National Ultra Endurance Series The Last Aid Station Facebook Page Mountain Bike Radio Endurance Calendar About the host, Mark Email Mark Email Ben

Andreas (Dre) Hestler is a mountain bike athlete, coach, Olympian, and director of marketing for the BC Bike Race.