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This week sees a big first for the Geek Warning podcast as the entirety of Escape Collective's tech crew meet up in person over in Takayama, Japan. With that, we recorded live in front of a select group of Escape members! It's certainly been a huge week on the tech front for our entire tech team to be away riding bikes at the annual Member Summit. Not only is the Vuelta a España in its first week (where new Dura-Ace prototypes were seen), we also had the last Mountain Bike World Cup round prior to the World Championships. And if that wasn't enough, MADE was held over in Portland, Oregon, the past weekend. Given the special circumstances, our usual member-only ‘Ask a Wrench' segment was replaced with an ‘Ask us anything' from the live audience. Be sure to listen on the member-only feed for the full episode. So with that, join the tech crew of Alex Hunt, Jack Duncan, Ronan Mc Laughlin, and Dave Rome to hear about the week in tech. And yes, Suvi Loponen was there, but sadly couldn't jump on the recording. Time stamps: 00:03:30 - New Dura-Ace R9300 breaks cover  00:23:00 - Leadville wasn't the expected 32er domination, and that doesn't matter 00:33:05 - Fox is seemingly returning to electronic suspension for cross-country  00:35:00 - Abbey Bike Tools' new budget disc brake mount facer isn't quite it  00:40:30 - Going into the member-only section with a live audience  00:42:00 - Ask us Anything!  00:44:00 - Are carbon spokes a fad?  00:50:00 - Silca's entry to tires 00:53:00 - Can grease be too thick?  00:55:00 - Is there any further tech that road should expect from MTB?  01:03:30 - How are we addressing the spectrum of gravel? 

Last time we spoke about the reaction after the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. After four years of fighting Japan almost alone, China's Chiang Kai-shek learned of Pearl Harbor with profound relief. Japan's attack, meant to neutralize American naval power, instead galvanized the entire Western world against Tokyo. Within hours, Chiang declared war on the Axis powers, transforming China from an isolated nation to a recognized Allied member. The strategic mathematics were clear to Chiang: America's industrial might would ultimately crush Japan. China simply needed to survive long enough. The United States quickly formalized this partnership, pledging military support through Lend-Lease and elevating Chiang to leadership of Allied forces in the China theater. Yet Pearl Harbor brought catastrophe for Western civilians in China. Americans and Britons, previously protected as neutral foreigners, were suddenly rounded up and interned in camps. For many, decades of presence in China ended in hasty evacuation, leaving behind lives built over generations.   #216 The Battle of Hong Kong Part 1: The Approaching Storm Welcome to the Fall and Rise of China Podcast, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about the history of Asia? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on history of asia and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel where I cover the history of China and Japan from the 19th century until the end of the Pacific War. Japan emerged as a significant threat to British interests during the 1920s following the collapse of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance. This concern intensified dramatically after Japan's invasion of China, with the ensuing Sino-Japanese War escalating tensions further. British assets in the region came under direct assault, including attacks on Western military and commercial vessels such as HMS Ladybird. Yet despite these provocations, the British Government maintained an inconsistent stance toward Japan, responding with only feeble diplomatic and military countermeasures. This contradiction characterized London's approach: while diplomatic channels remained conciliatory, military planners viewed Japan with genuine apprehension. During the 1930s, Singapore and Malaya represented Britain's most valuable and prosperous holdings in the Far East and consequently received substantial garrison reinforcements. By contrast, Hong Kong was widely acknowledged to be indefensible—a conclusion reached repeatedly by successive military studies. Despite this consensus, the British Government proceeded with the Hong Kong Defence Scheme in 1936, which aimed to transform Hong Kong Island into a fortified redoubt while establishing delaying positions in Kowloon and the New Territories. The Hong Kong Garrison's mandate was straightforward: repel external attacks and prevent enemy use of the harbour and dry dock. The underlying strategy relied on a simple principle: hold Hong Kong Island as an impregnable fortress and await relief from the Royal Navy. Consequently, protecting the harbour became the paramount objective. Japanese strategists were correctly identified as Hong Kong's primary threat, with military planners anticipating attack from the sea rather than overland. To counter such an offensive, the defence scheme incorporated five successive layers of protection: naval mines fitted with indicator nets and anti-submarine booms formed the first barrier; coastal artillery provided the second; beach installations featuring pillboxes, wire entanglements and mines constituted the third; infantry strongpoints positioned on commanding heights guarded against amphibious landings; and finally, a mobile reserve force stood ready to counterattack and eliminate any successful enemy incursion. The 1936 plan also mandated extensive fortification of Kowloon's bottleneck approaches through bunkers, trenches and blocked passages, with a principal defensive line—resembling a miniature Maginot Line—constructed across the mountains immediately north of Kowloon. The garrison structure comprised three infantry battalions plus the Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps (HKVDC), a unit approximately regiment-strength equipped with armoured cars, engineers, artillery, anti-aircraft guns and infantry. These forces organized into three brigades: mainland, island, and garrison reserve. The air component was planned to be formidable: a reconnaissance squadron, a fighter-bomber squadron, two torpedo squadrons and a flight of auxiliary spotting aircraft operated by the HKVDC. Naval forces consisted of a modest destroyer contingent, an MTB flotilla, gunboats and patrol vessels. When Japan occupied Guangzhou, Hong Kong found itself effectively encircled. In response, limited conscription was implemented, though restricted to non-Chinese males for HKVDC service. Chinese personnel were largely confined to non-combat positions such as air-raid precautions and medical duties. The expanding Japanese threat prompted a substantial expansion of the Hong Kong Garrison to four regular infantry regiments—two British units (one specializing in medium machine-gun support) and two Indian regiments. Supporting forces included two coastal artillery regiments, a field artillery regiment-plus, and an anti-aircraft regiment. The Royal Navy expanded to include the 2nd MTB flotilla (eight 60-foot, 29-knot motor torpedo boats armed with twin torpedoes and eight Lewis guns each, plus two smaller 55-foot vessels), four shallow-draught river gunboats (HMS Cicala, Tern, Moth and Robin), four aging World War I S-class destroyers (HMS Thracian, Thanet, Scout and Tenedos—the last transferred to Singapore in 1939), HMS Cornflower sloop, and various auxiliary vessels including tugs, boom defence ships and minelayers. The Fleet Air Arm deployed three Supermarine Walruses—single-engine reconnaissance amphibians—at Kai Tak Airport. The Royal Air Force remained the weakest service, equipped with only four Vickers Wildebeest torpedo-bombers and a handful of HKVDC aircraft: one Avro Tutor, two Hornet Moths and two Cadet biplanes. When World War II erupted in Europe, Britain's focus necessarily shifted to national survival, inevitably leaving distant imperial outposts like Hong Kong neglected. Rather than receive reinforcements, Hong Kong actually lost capable personnel; many veteran troops were repatriated to Europe, leaving behind a less proficient garrison. Peacetime duties had proven a poor preparation for combat—officers and men had passed their time socializing rather than maintaining combat readiness. Governor Sir Geoffrey Northcote persistently urged London to adopt a firmer stance against relentless Japanese provocations: aircraft incursions, sinking of junks and fishing vessels, and infiltration by Taiwanese fifth columnists (Japan had colonized Taiwan in 1895). Recognizing the hopelessness of his position, Northcote recommended withdrawal in October 1940, arguing that defending the colony would inevitably result in mass civilian casualties and widespread destruction—a pragmatic assessment given Hong Kong's indefensible state. London categorically rejected this proposal, reasoning that withdrawal would demoralize China, embolden Japan and undermine American confidence in British resolve. Underlying this decision was an additional consideration: the long-standing dispute over Hong Kong's sovereignty. Since Britain acquired Hong Kong in 1841, the prospect of surrendering it, even temporarily, raised fears about reclaiming it afterward. Preserving the appearance of British determination was deemed crucial to demonstrating to Chiang Kai-shek, Nationalist China's leader, that Britain intended to retain the territory. Despite these political calculations, London consistently refused fresh troop deployments. Major-General A. E. Grasett, the China theatre commander, requested reinforcements only to face rejection—London offered only Indian or other colonial forces. Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert Brooke-Popham, appointed British commander in the Far East in 1941, likewise pressed for garrison strengthening, to no avail. The situation shifted dramatically after Grasett, a retired Canadian who had recently left his China post, travelled to Britain via Canada. Upon arriving in Canada, he independently approached his former classmate Major-General Crerar, Chief of the Canadian General Staff, and advocated for reinforcement. Grasett argued persuasively that deploying two or more additional battalions would enable the Hong Kong garrison to withstand an extended siege. When Grasett reached London in early September 1941, he presented this case directly to the British Chiefs of Staff, simultaneously proposing that Canada could provide the extra units. His arguments proved persuasive; the Chiefs of Staff altered course and convinced a reluctant Churchill to reconsider. In light of accelerating Japanese pressure, Britain substantially enlarged the Malaysia/Singapore garrison from nine to 32 battalions and despatched two capital ships—HMS Prince of Wales and Repulse—to the region, reasoning that this show of force would deter Japanese aggression against British Far Eastern interests, including Hong Kong. The original defence strategy envisaged holding Hong Kong Island exclusively while denying the harbour to attackers. A single battalion (the Punjabis) would execute delaying actions across the New Territories, followed by a three-battalion defensive stand on the Gin Drinkers Line. This brief mainland resistance would allow time for demolishing stores, power installations, docks and wharves, clearing food stocks and removing vital matériel before withdrawing to Hong Kong Island for a protracted resistance awaiting relief from Singapore or American forces from the Philippines. The Gin Drinkers Line—styled after the French Maginot Line in miniature—ran approximately 18 kilometres south of the Sino-Hong Kong border. Beginning near Gin Drinkers Bay west of Kowloon, it extended 17 kilometres across the Kowloon Peninsula hills toward its eastern extremity. The strategic expectation was that this line would delay the Japanese assault for three weeks or longer, permitting battalion withdrawal to Hong Kong Island for sustained resistance while mainland forces completed evacuation procedures. The 1937 war plan stipulated that four battalions would be necessary for an effective delaying action and seven for an adequate Gin Drinkers Line defence—figures which excluded the aircraft and naval support essential to success. With only a single army brigade available and virtually no air capability, planners abandoned the mainland defence concept, leaving defensive works incomplete and deteriorating under tropical conditions. Chinese personnel were conspicuously absent from initial war preparations and strategic planning, only being incorporated late in the process. The largest Chinese component was the volunteer contingent serving with the HKVDC. On the regular army side, approximately 150 Chinese recruits were enlisted in mid-1941 for the 5th Anti-Aircraft Regiment. The Hong Kong Chinese Regiment, hastily constituted on 3 November 1941, comprised officers borrowed from British and Indian units alongside 52 Chinese junior NCOs and other ranks with minimal training. A Royal Engineers troop staffed entirely by Chinese soldiers saw service, and some Chinese personnel served with the Royal Navy and Dockyard Defence Corps. Chinese participation increased substantially in auxiliary services—air-raid precautions, auxiliary police, nursing, St John Ambulance and fire brigades. This reluctance to fully integrate Chinese forces likely reflected prevailing attitudes of the era. Pre-war British propaganda had frequently mocked Japanese military capability, portraying officers and soldiers as myopic and incompetent. Japanese combat prowess was systematically underestimated; their victories in China were attributed to facing inferior opposition rather than evidence of genuine military strength. Japanese weaponry was dismissed as inferior to European standards. Consequently, British confidence remained high that the colony could hold indefinitely if adequately reinforced. In September 1941, Hong Kong received heartening news: two additional Canadian battalions would be deployed to the garrison. Brigadier John Maltby promptly revived the pre-war plan for defending the Gin Drinkers Line, developing a strategy centred on three mainland battalions (2nd Royal Scots, 5/7 Rajputs and 2/14 Punjab) supported by HKVDC elements and four artillery troop detachments, while three island battalions (1st Middlesex, Royal Rifles of Canada and Winnipeg Grenadiers) bolstered by the bulk of the HKVDC would hold Hong Kong Island. Command responsibility was divided between two brigades: the Island Brigade (Hong Kong Infantry Brigade) under Brigadier Lawson, a recently arrived Canadian, and the mainland Kowloon Infantry Brigade under Brigadier Wallis. The Canadian regiments arrived on 16 November 1941. Maltby was commissioned into the Indian Army in 1911, and  saw extensive service across multiple campaigns: World War I, the Persian Gulf (1913–14), and the North-West Frontier (1923–24). His early promise earned him selection for accelerated advancement through prestigious staff colleges at Quetta and RAF Andover. By 1937, he was again serving on the North-West Frontier, and by 1939 commanded both the 3rd Jhelum Brigade (later the Calcutta Brigade) and the 19th Infantry Brigade in Deccan. In 1940, posted to China, Maltby orchestrated the closure of the North China Command by withdrawing two infantry battalions from Shanghai. Promoted to major-general as GOC China in August 1941, he had only three months to prepare the colony's defenses, a race against time he could not win.  The Gin Drinkers Line occupied a naturally dominant position atop mountains spanning northern Kowloon's breadth, yet possessed inherent weaknesses that would prove fatal. The line lacked defensive depth and remained vulnerable to flanking manoeuvres, with two sectors representing particular danger: Customs Pass and the gap between Golden Hill and Laichikok Peninsula near Gin Drinkers Bay. Given the extended front, each battalion arranged its forces in a string of platoon positions with gaps covered by daytime fire and nighttime patrols. One company per battalion could be held in reserve within prepared positions guarding the most dangerous sectors. The reserve company of the centre battalion (2/14 Punjab) initially advanced as forward troops, screening demolition operations and delaying the enemy's initial thrust. The hasty decision to establish mainland defences meant that essential support systems—communication networks, artillery registrations, mortar calibrations—remained incomplete when combat commenced. Ammunition shortages compounded the problem. For instance, the 2/14 Punjab conducted only a single 3-inch mortar practice session before the attack; adequate ammunition arrived only in November and totalled a mere 70 rounds per battalion for both training and combat. These mortars were registered for the first time in their battle positions, with combat beginning just 12 hours later. The 2-inch mortar situation was even more desperate: troops received live ammunition only as fighting started, making their baptism of fire an actual combat situation. Transportation deficiencies—trucks and animals in short supply—forced manual ammunition transport across Hong Kong's challenging terrain, imposing severe physical demands on already stretched personnel.   On 6 November 1941, Imperial Japanese Headquarters ordered its Commander-in-Chief in China to prepare plans for capturing Hong Kong. The 23rd Army, part of the China Southern Expeditionary Army Group and commanded by Lt. Gen. Sakai Takashi with Maj. Gen. Kuribayashi Tadamichi serving as Chief of Staff, would form the invasion's backbone. All preparations were to be completed by the end of November 1941. The operation, designated 'Operation C', sought to 'seize Hong Kong within ten days'. Takahashi was the son of a factory worker, and rose through the ranks to become a veteran of China campaigns. He was tasked with capturing Hong Kong using the 38th Division normally assigned to the Southern Expeditionary Army Group. Despite setbacks and humiliation over requests for additional resources—particularly following intelligence reports of tanks (actually Bren carriers) in Hong Kong—Sakai remained determined to succeed. He served as Governor of Hong Kong from 26 December 1941 to 20 February 1942. Kuribayashi, best remembered as the Japanese commander at Iwo Jima, graduated from the Army Academy in 1914 specializing in cavalry. He served as deputy military attaché to Washington and Canada and studied at Harvard University. In December 1941, he held the position of Chief of Staff to the 23rd Army during the Hong Kong operation. Operation C followed a straightforward strategic framework. A blocking force would prevent Chinese interference from the rear, while the main invasion force would spearhead the assault. The 23rd Army, comprising four divisions plus a mixed brigade and two infantry regiments, received the assignment to attack Hong Kong. Of these four divisions, only the 38th played a substantive role in the invasion itself. The attack employed a combined-arms approach. Naval forces would establish a blockade and deliver bombardment while aircraft targeted key installations. Ground forces from the 38th Division—specifically the 228th, 229th, and 230th Regiments—would execute the land invasion using a three-pronged strategy. The right column would sweep westward in a wide arc, clearing Castle Peak Road and targeting the western flank of the Gin Drinkers Line near Laichikok Peninsula. The centre force would press directly through the line's middle, while the left column would cross Tidal Cove (Tolo Harbour) toward Kai Tak Airport and eastward toward Devil Peak, a crucial defensive position. The objective was to annihilate British forces on the mainland and compel Hong Kong's surrender through sustained bombardment. Should British forces resist, the island phase of the campaign would commence. Securing the rear against the Chinese National Army of the 7th Military District and Communist guerrillas fell to the 66th Regiment, normally part of the 51st Division but attached to the 38th for this operation. The 66th would simultaneously occupy and secure rear areas throughout the New Territories and Kowloon while the three assault regiments engaged the main defensive forces. This rearguard operation was organised into columns named after their commanding officers: Kitazawa, Kobayashi, Sato, and Araki. The Japanese selected the narrowest approach between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island, targeting the eastern coast near Lyemun Passage where only 410 metres of water separated the mainland from the island. Upon landing, forces would rapidly advance inland to seize the critical junction of Wongneichong Gap, then pivot westward and southward to capture Victoria City and the remainder of Hong Kong. The naval contingent divided into two groups: the Bombardment Group and the Attack Group. Approximately 300 personnel from the Special Naval Landing Force (SNLF) were attached to the invasion force. Air support came from the First Air Brigade under Col. Habu Hideharu, which contributed 56 light bombers and fighters. Their mission was to neutralise the Royal Air Force and Royal Navy, thereby securing aerial and maritime superiority for the ground campaign.   On the eve of war, the British garrison numbered 13,981 all ranks, including nursing staff and St John Ambulance personnel. Of these, 8,919 were British and Canadian, with 4,402 Indian and Chinese. The core infantry force comprised 5,422 regular soldiers, complemented by approximately 6,000 additional personnel across artillery, engineering, naval, and Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps (HKVDC) units. By 1941, the Royal Navy had become a shadow of its former self as the once-dominant China Squadron. Of the three World War I destroyers present on 8 December, two had been sent to Singapore—the third undergoing repairs—by 1930. This redeployment stemmed partly from the futility of defending the colony and partly from a commitment by senior US Navy officers: Britain would reinforce Singapore with Hong Kong's fleet in exchange for four American destroyers at Singapore. This American guarantee, however, never materialized. The defensive infrastructure focused primarily on countering a seaborne attack: twenty-nine coastal guns (9.2in., 6in., 4.7in., and 4in. calibres), ten 18- and 2-pounder beach defense guns, and twenty-eight field guns (60-pounder, 6in., 4.5in., and 3.7in. calibres). The Hong Kong Garrison's infantry comprised four regular army battalions—two British and two Indian—bolstered by five HKVDC infantry companies, each averaging 100 men. The 1st Middlesex Regiment, deployed in August 1937, served as a machine-gun battalion equipped with forty-eight Vickers medium machine guns. Having been abroad since 1931, the regiment had deteriorated through protracted garrison service, Hong Kong being among the softest postings available. From September 1939 onward, all regiments—including the 5/7 Rajputs (arrived June 1937) and the 2/14 Punjab—experienced systematic loss of experienced officers and NCOs to other theaters. The Royal Scots proved particularly hard hit, suffering disciplinary problems and an unusually high court-martial rate. Units like the Hong Kong and Singapore Royal Artillery suffered critical leadership gaps that went unaddressed. By December 1941, many formations fielded inexperienced replacement troops, significantly undermining combat readiness. The Punjabis exemplified these deficiencies. Stationed in Hong Kong since November 1940, they received their vehicles and mortars only in August 1941—three months before combat. Compounding this, forty percent of their strength consisted of raw recruits arrived just in October. When war erupted, artillery regiments found themselves relying on junior officers in senior roles, with British commanders unfamiliar with Urdu directing Indian troops, a handicap that severely compromised effectiveness. Deficient equipment compounded leadership shortages. Shells dating from 1918 detonated prematurely upon discharge, while ammunition shortages crippled operations. On 8 December, all field guns deployed with merely 100 rounds apiece, with 200 rounds held in reserve for the entire campaign, and coastal guns received only 25 rounds each. Insufficient cross-training meant many infantrymen failed to understand the artillery "clock face" targeting system, causing them to miss their objectives. Malaria devastated European troops, particularly the Royal Scots. Of approximately 770 personnel, at least 180 suffered recurring malarial episodes from the Shing Mun Redoubt area's notoriously endemic conditions. Staff shortages forced nearly every unit to promote junior officers to positions beyond their rank, exacerbating structural weaknesses. Although the Canadians' arrival bolstered the garrison, significant handicaps undermined their effectiveness. Both battalions carried a C-class designation—deemed unfit for foreign service—having spent years in soft garrison postings without rigorous training. The deficit was stark: each Canadian soldier received only thirty-five rifle practice rounds. The two battalions incorporated 115 men with fewer than sixteen weeks' training, while sixty-two of seventy-five recruits joining the Winnipeg Grenadiers in June came directly from a training depot lacking even basic rifles. Twelve percent of the Canadian force remained untrained. Equipment deficiencies proved even more damaging. A standard 1941 Canadian infantry battalion required 102 motor vehicles—including twenty-two Universal Carriers, thirty-seven ¾-ton trucks, thirteen 1-ton trucks, thirty-one bicycles, and twenty-two Boys anti-tank rifles. When the Canadians landed, logistical failures left them with only six Bren carriers, two water tankers, twelve ¾-ton trucks, and a single Boys anti-tank rifle. Although they carried 3in. mortars, neither ammunition nor radios accompanied them. Canada possessed only 300 3-inch mortar bombs in its entire inventory at that time, making any allocation to Hong Kong impossible. A second vessel, the SS Don Jose, was dispatched with replacement vehicles and equipment but never reached Hong Kong before 8 December. The Japanese seized it en route to Manila. Despite these shortcomings, the force departed on 27 October with 1,975 men and arrived on 16 November. Intelligence estimates regarding Japanese available forces varied widely, ranging from two to four divisions. On 6 December evening, Chinese reports confirmed the previous day's arrival of three Japanese divisions at Buji township, located eight miles from the border in what is now Shenzhen. Earlier, around 1 November, a Japanese deserter provided intelligence of significant troop concentrations north of the frontier, including large-calibre artillery indicative of at least divisional strength.   The Hong Kong invasion force comprised three service branches: the Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) deployed the 38th Infantry Division, the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) committed the Second China Fleet, and the Imperial Japanese Air Force (IJAF) contributed the 1st Air Group. Command of the ground assault rested with Lieutenant-General Sano Tadayoshi of the 38th Division, supported by Major-General Ito Takeo heading the infantry group, while supporting arms including artillery, engineers, armor, and transport fell under Sano's authority. The main assault force consisted of three infantry regiments from the 38th Division, each led by a colonel: the 228th under Doi Teihichi, the 229th under Tanaka Ryosaburo, and the 230th under Shoji Toshishige. The 38th Division itself was a standard 1940s B-class infantry division of approximately 20,000 troops (ranging from 18,000–21,000 depending on operational requirements), organized into three regiments with three battalions each. Reflecting the Japanese army's reliance on animal and human transport, each regiment fielded roughly 3,800 troops supported by some 700 horses. Battalion strength averaged around 1,071 personnel, with companies numbering approximately 180 men. Japanese infantry battalions of this period featured a distinctive organization: rifle platoons consisted of four sections (three equipped with rifles and light machine guns, one with light mortars and rifles), complemented by an additional heavy machine-gun company fielding twelve Type 92 weapons and a troop of light artillery—likely Type 92 70mm infantry guns. The divisional field artillery regiment operated 75mm Type 41 mountain guns organized into three 688-man battalions, each with two troops of two guns. Mountain artillery units, numbering 36 guns total, carried additional personnel (3,400) and animals (1,400) to navigate the terrain complexities of Hong Kong operations. Recognizing the need for overwhelming firepower to compel Hong Kong's surrender, the IJA augmented the invasion force with heavy artillery—15cm and 24cm howitzers commanded by Major-General Kitashima Kineo. News of the Canadian reinforcements arriving in Hong Kong forced a reassessment. Commander-in-Chief Sakai Takashi of the 23rd Army informed his superiors that the original ten-day timeline was unrealistic and requested additional troops. Although most formations were already committed to other operations, Imperial Headquarters eventually authorized two depot regiments from Japan to support the campaign. Intended for second-line duties rather than frontline combat, these units were to be returned promptly after freeing experienced personnel for Hong Kong operations. This arrangement allowed the 19th and 20th mixed brigades—approximately 6,000 men organized in five infantry battalions, a field artillery battalion, and an engineer battalion—to be released for Hong Kong. However, Sakai's request for reinforcements met with disapproval from Imperial Headquarters, and he received an unmistakable message: a swift, decisive campaign was essential. His situation worsened when Japanese agents mistakenly identified British Bren carriers as tanks, forcing Sakai to improvise armor by raiding the 1st Reserve Tank Battalion and tankette units from infantry depot divisions. In attempting to secure additional armor from the 11th Army's 9th Reconnaissance Regiment, Sakai encountered resistance. General Hata Shunroku lodged sustained complaints with senior officials, and Sakai received a sharp rebuke—further requests would not be entertained, and his replacement would follow if necessary. Stung by this loss of face, Sakai abandoned all additional requests and became even more determined to achieve success. Vice-Admiral Niimi Masaichi, commanding the 2nd China Expeditionary Fleet, oversaw the entire naval element, divided into bombardment and attack groups. His flagship, the light cruiser Isuzu, carried Captain Ura Koichi, who simultaneously commanded the bombardment group. This naval force assembled ships from various China Expeditionary Fleet units, particularly from the Canton Special Base Force, 15 Squadron, and 11 Torpedo Boat Division at Guangzhou. Reflecting Niimi's lack of confidence in the army's air support capabilities, the seaplane tender IJN Kamikawa Maru joined the operation on his insistence, providing organic naval aviation against the threat posed by British Wildebeests. Niimi also petitioned for destroyers IJN Wakaba and Yugure to counter the three British destroyers, though this request was denied. The Special Naval Landing Forces (SNLF) were assigned to conduct diversionary attacks south of Hong Kong Island, intended to distract British forces from the main land invasion thrust. The IJAF's 1st Air Brigade, commanded by Colonel Habu Hideharu, centered on the 45th Air Regiment with 34 Kawasaki Ki-32 Type 98 'Mary' light bombers. This composite force drew aircraft and units from airfields across China and Manchuria—Beijing, Shanghai, Taiwan, and Qiqihar—all assembled at Baiyun Aerodrome in Guangzhou on 7 December 1941. Supporting the 1st Air Brigade were the 10th Independent Squadron under Captain Takatsuki Akira with 13 Nakajima Ki-27 Type 97 'Nate' fighters, 3 Mitsubishi Ki-15 Type 97 'Babs' command reconnaissance aircraft from the 18th Independent Reconnaissance Squadron, and the 44th Independent Squadron fielding 6 Tachikawa Ki-36 Type 98 'Ida' observation aircraft. Years before the invasion, the Japanese cultivated an extensive network of agents and sleeper operatives in Hong Kong, methodically gathering intelligence and mapping military installations. This sophisticated network proved remarkably effective: invasion maps carried by IJA officers were actually Hong Kong Government and British military maps, overprinted with Japanese annotations and interpretations. British officers later discovered in captivity that the Peninsula Hotel's regular barber was a Japanese Navy lieutenant-commander who had exploited the intimate setting to extract valuable information about British force dispositions. Intelligence operatives infiltrated every level of Hong Kong society—the garrison tailor and barber both served as spies. This groundwork enabled exceptional accuracy in artillery fire and bombing campaigns. The Japanese further leveraged criminal networks, recruiting gangsters throughout Hong Kong and Guangdong province with money and arms, turning them into irregular auxiliaries supporting the invasion.   On Sunday, 7 December, seven hundred members of the 2nd Royal Scots and Middlesex Regiment marched to St John's Cathedral for the morning service. As Major-General Maltby read a passage from Matthew, his aide-de-camp, Lieutenant I. MacGregor, delivered an urgent message that would change everything. Preparations for conflict had already begun. On 5 December, the HKVDC had mobilized fully, yet Hong Kong's broader population remained unmoved—the Happy Valley racetrack reported record attendance that very day. The contrast was stark: while one institution prepared for war, another celebrated as though nothing threatened. Japanese forces had been positioned advantageously since autumn 1941. The 23rd Army was already stationed west of Guangzhou, with contingents scattered across Foshan Town, Zhuhai, and other locations on the Pearl River delta. Upon orders for war on 1 December, they faced minimal distances to cover. The army regrouped at Humen, Shilong Town, and Guangzhou itself—staging areas for the invasion. The first visible signs arrived on 4–5 December when Japanese forces landed at Mirs Bay; the 228th Regiment moved into its staging area at Buji Town, now part of Shenzhen City. Maltby received these reports and immediately departed the cathedral service to issue urgent stand-to orders. Yet skepticism persisted within military circles. Some dismissed the threat, dismissing such intelligence as "astonishingly erroneous." Meanwhile, the Imperial Japanese Navy massed in the waters beyond Hong Kong's horizon. The Kowloon Infantry Brigade held a stretched defensive line: the 5/7 Rajputs anchored the centre, the 2/14 Punjab the east, and the 2nd Royal Scots the west. Forward positions extended far—C Company, 2/14 Punjab, under Major S. Burns ranged along Castle Peak Road toward Yuen Long. The brigade screen, C Company of the 2/14 Punjab, held Shueng Shui and Taipo Market with four Bren carriers and two armoured cars from the HKVDC, backed by engineers and the 22nd Fortress Company. The Hong Kong Infantry Brigade held Hong Kong Island itself. The Winnipeg Grenadiers occupied Victoria City on the north-west coast, while the Royal Rifles of Canada stretched along the north-east shores from Saukiwan to Lyemun. Brigadier Lawson commanded from his headquarters at Wongneichong Gap in the island's centre. At 0355 hours on 8 December, the code word "Blossom Blossom" was transmitted. Eleven minutes later, Lieutenant-General Sakai ordered the invasion to commence. Fifty minutes after that, at 0445 hours, Major Charles Boxer—a fluent Japanese speaker formerly of the Lincolnshire Regiment—was roused by Radio Tokyo announcing that war was imminent. Governor Young and Major-General Maltby were informed at once. By 0500 hours, the forward demolition points had been blown by Major Gray, OC of C Company 2/14 Punjab, and the HKVDC engineers under Major J. H. Bottomley. At 0645 hours, the garrison received formal notification: Britain and Japan were at war. Seventy-five minutes later, air-raid sirens wailed. Within moments, smoke billowed from Kai Tak Airport as Japanese aircraft destroyed virtually the entire air garrison. The Wildebeests, Walruses, HKVDC biplanes, and several civilian planes were engulfed in flames. Only two Ju-52s of the Eurasia Corporation and one CNAC T-32 Condor escaped destruction—dispersal bays had never been built due to lack of funds. The Japanese then turned to secondary targets, bombing Shamshuipo Camp and the neighbouring police station. The Canadians suffered few large-scale casualties in the initial strikes, though Sergeant Routledge and Signalman Fairley of the signal platoon were wounded—the first Canadian soldiers injured in World War II. Remarkably, Hong Kong Island's theatres, cinemas, and restaurants continued operating as though the island faced no peril. Japanese demolition efforts proved only minor obstacles. Bridges blown were quickly replaced. The invasion proceeded on three fronts: the 230th Regiment advanced westward along the northern route toward Yuen Long and Castle Peak, targeting the northern slope of Tai Mo Mountain. The 228th Regiment drove down the centre, following the Sheung Shui–Taipo–Kowloon road toward Grassy Hill north of the Shing Mun Redoubt. The 229th Regiment, crossing at Sha Tau Kok and by boat at Starling Inlet, proceeded via Taipo toward Tai Shui Hang and Ma On Mountain. Whenever confronted with strongly defended positions, the Japanese bypassed them entirely rather than engage. The first day brought scattered but spirited resistance. Around 1300 hours, the Punjabis inflicted the first serious check, drawing blood from advancing Japanese forces. At 1830 hours, they ambushed and decimated several Japanese platoons south of Taipo market town. The HKVDC's armoured cars and Bren carriers struck similar successes nearby. The 2 Royal Scots' reconnaissance platoon clashed with elements of the 229th Regiment around Yuen Long. Despite these minor victories, Japanese momentum continued. Armed with stolen British maps and guided by fifth columnists, they pushed forward relentlessly. By late afternoon on the 8th, the Punjabis withdrew toward Grassy Hill to avoid being outflanked. The artillerymen of the 12th Battery engaged an IJN destroyer and Japanese forces around Taipo, inflicting heavy casualties. Farther south near Shatin, on the Taipo–Kowloon highway, rapidly advancing Japanese troops surprised the defenders and severed the fuse at an HKVDC demolition point. Their triumph proved momentary; the engineers completed the backup circuit and detonated the bridge, destroying it along with the Japanese soldiers crossing it. By early morning on 9 December, orders came to withdraw all mainland units to the Gin Drinkers Line. The Punjabis, already at Shatin Wai overlooking Tide Cove, held their position under pressure and continuous shelling for the next two days. The HKVDC withdrew to Fotan, a village south of Shatin. Maltby ordered D Company, 5/7 Rajputs, under Captain H. R. Newtons to Smuggler's Ridge to close the gap between the 2 Royal Scots and 2/14 Punjab. HKVDC armoured cars and Bren carriers continued patrols along Castle Peak Road while HMS Cicala, having survived two air attacks, maintained station in Castle Peak Bay. Despite an IJN blockade, the destroyers HMS Thanet and Scout slipped anchor and escaped to Singapore around 2130 hours. The surviving CNAC and Eurasia aircraft took off with high-value evacuees: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen's widow and her two equally renowned sisters—the Soong sisters—along with Chinese Finance Minister H. H. Kung. Also departing was Lieutenant-Colonel H. Owen-Hughes of the HKVDC, who carried orders to coordinate with the Chinese Nationalist Army for a rear-guard attack on Japanese forces to relieve the pressure on Hong Kong. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. On 8 December 1941, Japan attacked Hong Kong with the 38th Division, supported by naval and air forces. Despite British defenses manned by undertrained, under-equipped troops, Japanese forces advanced rapidly across three fronts. Within hours, the RAF was destroyed, demolitions proved futile, and British units withdrew toward the Gin Drinkers Line facing overwhelming odds.

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Die Accell-Gruppe ist in der Krise und die Fahrradindustrie steht vor großen Herausforderungen. Wie umgehen mit neuer Konkurrenz aus China? (00:00:00) Ultrasandalen und Rückblick auf die Tour de France Femmes (00:10:10) Dirk Zedler zur Krise der Accell-Gruppe (00:16:13) Was die Insolvenz für Marken und Händler bedeutet (00:26:28) Die drei großen Gefahren für die Fahrradindustrie (00:29:43) Chinas Fünfjahresplan für die Fahrradwirtschaft (00:35:10) Wissenstransfer, Zölle und Direktkauf aus China (00:46:13) Sorge um den Mittelstand (00:55:28) Ein positives Szenario? (01:01:32) Outro: Subventionen, Solarindustrie und Klumpenrisiko (01:14:13) MUSIK: Blonde Redhead – Blood Spilled Hier geht’s zu unserem Gespräch mit Dirk Zedler zum Verkaufsstopp und Rückruf bei Babboe: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-verkaufsstopp-und-rueckruf-bei-babboe-game-of-toiletpaper-mit-regine Hier geht’s zum Gespräch mit Arne Bischoff über Gefahren für das E-Bike: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-arne-bischoff-ueber-die-zukunft-des-e-bikes Hier geht’s zum Instagram-Account the.european.bike.project: https://www.instagram.com/the.european.bike.project/ Hier geht’s zu unserer Playlist auf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0rFFrMDgoZX2PdHMwvaEmG?si=8w56NndiQQikVzEDcWtjNg Hier gibt’s Tickets für unseren Live-Podcast am 9.10. in der Schicken Mütze in Düsseldorf: https://www.zoon-podcast-week.de/podcast/antritt Hier gibt’s Tickets für unseren Live-Podcast am 7.11. in der Scheune in Dresden: https://scheune.org/show/5668/antritt-der-fahrradpodcast.html Hier könnt ihr uns bei Steady unterstützen: https://steadyhq.com/de/antritt/about Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/antritt ➡️ Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-dirk-zedler-ueber-accell-krise-und-gefahren-fuer-die-fahrradwirtschaft

It's a warm, smoky evening in Bend, the kind where you drive to Sisters for training and now you're recording a podcast instead of sleeping. We kept it deliberate and efficient this week, which means we absolutely went off on mattresses, California Chicken Cafe, and ice cream. In between, a great bag of questions.This week we discussed:1x vs. 2x drivetrains: the actual advantages of each and why most people should just stick with a two byWhen to stop pedaling and tuck on a descentDraft-legal racing for a first-timer: how the pace works at the start of each leg, why staying near the front of a group saves energyBuild our ideal triathlon city using places we've actually been: road running, trail running, road cycling, gravel/MTB, open water swimming, airport, coffee, pastries, donuts, restaurants, and weatherXterra racing and the suffering question: is it a matter of learning to dig deeper or a matter of training?Getting comfortable in aero on a TT bike when you're scared, Paula's day-before-Challenge-Daytona story and why race day has a way of sorting it outHow many pro races have Eric and Paula actually done? Pro Tri News has a number that may or may not be rightCrank length and hip injury: when to experiment with shorter cranks and when to leave well enough aloneWhat actually constitutes good bike technique, and whether the pedal stroke matters as much as Eric thinks it doesLong rides on a gravel rail trail vs. TT bike before an IronmanAQI thresholds for training in wildfire smokeHeart rate spikes in T2 from bike to run, what's happening physiologically and the breathing reset trickDisney princess themed bikesA big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive. To submit a question and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast

Nuevo episodio de BiciLAB, Temporada 6, Episodio 2. Esta semana no hay entrevista, pero el menú viene cargado igual.Empezamos repasando la actualidad del Tour de Francia femenino: la victoria de Demi Vollering, el pique en pleno directo entre Niewiadoma y su compañera de fuga, el nivel que ha dado Paula Blasi en su debut, y la polémica de la foto retocada con inteligencia artificial que se le fue de las manos a más de uno. También hablamos de la Vuelta a Burgos, con Félix Gall cumpliendo pronósticos, y del lío que se ha montado en Leadville con la prohibición de los manillares curvos en MTB, con Mcquilven defendiéndose de las críticas de todo el sector.En Nuestras Mierdas tocan confesiones veraniegas: entrenar con 42 grados, pinchazos en mitad de la nada, tiendas de pueblo que salvan vidas y algún que otro test de potencia que no sale como se esperaba.En Vuestras Mierdas respondemos a vuestras preguntas: cómo aclimatarse al calor y la humedad antes de una prueba grande, si merece la pena comprar una MTB antigua o esperar a la nueva, cascos aero contra ventilados, pedalieres cerámicos sí o no, y el gran debate del bolsillo del maillot: qué llevamos cada uno y en qué orden.Y para cerrar, Charlietas con Eduardo Talavera. Hablamos de qué le pasa realmente al cuerpo cuando cumples años: VO2 máximo, pérdida de masa muscular, entrenamiento de fuerza, hormonas y hasta qué punto se puede seguir mejorando pasados los 40. Ciencia, datos personales y alguna que otra confesión incómoda sobre lo que le está pasando a Jota últimamente.Dale al play todos los miércoles a las 05:30h en Spotify, iVoox y Apple Podcasts.Síguenos en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bici_labSuscríbete en YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bicilabToda la info en la web: https://www.bicilab.es/Y si quieres formar parte de la familia, entra en el Club BCLB.

Passione Triathlon n° 370Riccardo Ridolfiprotagonista della nuova puntata di Passione Triathlon, intervista condotta da Dario Daddo Nardone.In questa puntata di Passione Triathlon, Dario 'Daddo' Nardone intervista Riccardo Ridolfi, una delle figure più solari, tenaci e rappresentative del Cross Triathlon italiano, fresco vincitore della leggendaria ed esigente tappa dell'XTERRA Scanno. Riccardo ripercorre i momenti salienti della sua stagione — dalla rivincita sul fango e sul freddo di Molveno al testa a testa serrato con François Carloni —, svelando le peculiarità che rendono il circuito XTERRA una vera e propria comunità "friendly" e selvaggia. Attraverso il racconto delle sue radici nel ciclismo giovanile, delle sue esperienze internazionali in Malesia a soli vent'anni e della svolta inattesa che lo ha portato nel 2017 a conquistare la maglia tricolore assoluta di Cross Triathlon, Riccardo offre una profonda riflessione sulla fatica come strumento di unione e sulla nobile missione di far crescere i giovani atleti del TD Rimini.CAPITOLI00:00 - Introduzione: Riccardo Ridolfi ospite a Passione Triathlon00:30 - Il trionfo a XTERRA Lake Scanno: la riconferma e la sfida tattica sui percorsi abruzzesi03:26 - Il testa a testa con François Carloni e Michele Rusalen nella T205:22 - La magia e il calore del borgo di Scanno durante la gara08:47 - Il bilancio del 2026: dai duathlon primaverili all'Europeo XTERRA a Molveno12:04 - La filosofia del Cross Triathlon: perché il fuoristrada è una famiglia unica15:50 - I miti del Cross mondiale: da Ruben Ruzafa a Arthur Serrières17:35 - Lo stato del Cross Triathlon italiano: il vivaio giovanile e le punte azzurre21:05 - Come approcciarsi all'XTERRA: i consigli tecnici per chi inizia dalla Mountain Bike23:25 - Le origini sportive: la giovinezza nel ciclismo, la strada e il ciclocross28:00 - La scelta di vita: l'agonismo come disciplina senza rimpianti30:15 - Le avventure internazionali: la gara a tappe a Langkawi in Malesia a 20 anni33:01 - Come nasce la scintilla per il Triathlon: il legame con Spoleto e TD Rimini37:45 - Il battesimo del fuoco a Farra d'Alpago e la convocazione in Azzurro con Max Galletti42:11 - La svolta del 2017: la conquista del Titolo Italiano Assoluto di Cross Triathlon44:55 - Il rapporto con la fatica: la sofferenza che unisce e crea appartenenza47:31 - Gestione mentale della gara: ritrovare il ritmo dopo i momenti di crisi52:17 - I traguardi del cuore: dal tricolore di Lovere alle battaglie al Garda55:28 - L'ispirazione dagli altri sportivi: la lezione di resilienza di Jenny Rissveds57:20 - Il ruolo da Coach nel settore giovanile del TD Rimini: far crescere atleti intelligenti59:35 - Alimentazione negli sport di endurance: sfatare il mito delle restrizioni e sgarri umbri1:01:08 - Sogni nel cassetto: accompagnare i ragazzi nel realizzare i propri obiettivi1:04:45 - CONCLUSIONE: Che cos'è il Triathlon per Riccardo? "La mia normalità quotidiana"PASSIONE TRIATHLON, segui le nuove puntate sul canale youtube @DaddoSport#daddocè #mondotriathlon #ioTRIamo ❤️________Video puntate Passione Triathlon: https://www.mondotriathlon.it/passioneSegui il Podcast di Passione Triathlon anche suSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7FgsIqHtPVSMWmvDk3ygM1Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/triathlonAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f7e2e6f0-3473-4b18-b2d9-f6499078b9e0/mondo-triathlon-daddo-podcastApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/mondo-triathlon-daddo-podcast/id1226932686Trinews: Mondotriathlon.itFacebook: @mondotriathlonInstagram: @mondotriathlon________#triathlon #trilife #fczstyle#mondotriathlon #passionetriathlon#galadeltriathlon #triathlonshow #trivoluzione#daddosport #goveganDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mondo-triathlon-daddo-podcast--2275909/support.

Entrevista com Hildênia Oliveira, diretora do MTB, sobre a trajetória do museu, pesquisas e conservação do acervo.

Die siebte Etappe der Tour de France Femmes endet auf dem Mont Ventoux. Barbara Röhn lebt am Berg und ist 800-mal mit dem Rennrad hochgefahren. (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:37) Begrüßung Barbara Röhn (00:02:38) 800-mal am Berg: Wie die Passion vor 27 Jahren begann (00:06:26) Die Malaucène-Auffahrt: Streckenprofil und Ritual am Gipfel (00:13:44) Cinglé & Bi-Cinglé – und der Umzug an den Fuß des Ventoux (00:18:09) Tour de France Femmes: Der Vibe in der Provence (00:26:10) Tipps für Einsteiger und der beste Bäcker in Malaucène (00:30:42) Musik: Robyn – Dopamine Hier geht’s zum Etappenprofil der siebten Etappe auf den Mont Ventoux: https://www.letourfemmes.fr/en/stage-7 Hier geht’s zu Gerolfs Langstreckenreportage vom März 2025: In einem Stück zum Mont Ventoux Hier geht’s zu unserer Playlist auf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0rFFrMDgoZX2PdHMwvaEmG?si=8w56NndiQQikVzEDcWtjNg Hier gibt’s Tickets für unseren Live-Podcast am 9.10. in der Schicken Mütze in Düsseldorf: https://www.zoon-podcast-week.de/podcast/antritt Hier gibt’s Tickets für unseren Live-Podcast am 7.11. in der Scheune in Dresden: https://scheune.org/show/5668/antritt-der-fahrradpodcast.html Hier könnt ihr uns bei Steady unterstützen: https://steadyhq.com/de/antritt/about Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/antritt ➡️ Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-800-mal-auf-den-mont-ventoux-mit-barbara-roehn

This week, Dave and Jack from the Escape Collective tech team talk modern cross-country bikes and where the nuance between race and downcountry sits. Plus, Dave shares why he believes remote lockouts are a race-day product. Meanwhile, the geeks discuss why rounded bolts are most often user error and how to avoid them (also check out Dave's Threaded #15 article on the topic). Like every week, members of Escape Collective (on the exclusive member-only feeds) get access to the full episode, including Ask a Wrench. This week Colin Williams is back on the mic to answer questions from our members, including tips for washing bikes with waxed chains and removing stubborn hub end caps.Time stamps: 00:02:00 - Santa Cruz updates the Blur  00:12:00 - The difference between XC race and downcountry  00:16:30 - It's in the lockouts  00:20:00 - Differences in spec  00:28:30 - A reminder why MTB tech matters to all listeners  00:30:00 - A little Clarifications Corner for last week's PSA  00:36:30 - Rounded bolts are a you problem  00:43:45 - DT Swiss updates its budget 1800 wheel range  00:46:00 - Silca updates its saddle bags  00:47:45 - Giant and Liv's new premium shoes  00:51:15 - Ask a Wrench (members only)  00:53:00 - How to wash a bike with a waxed chain  00:57:45 - How to remove stubborn hub end caps  01:06:20 - How to become a bicycle mechanic 

Juliusz Ćwieluch i jego goście, zawodnicy MTB Karol Ostaszewski i Maciej Jarosławski, obnażają kulisy wyczynowego sportu. W najnowszym odcinku: kolarstwo górskie MTB i jego prawdziwe, często bardzo trudne oblicze. Dyskutujemy o tym, w jak głębokim kryzysie organizacyjnym jest Polski Związek Kolarski, który zmusza reprezentantów do startów w mistrzostwach bez podstawowego zaplecza. Analizujemy, jak wygląda zawodowe kolarstwo w Polsce i dlaczego to prywatne inicjatywy, takie jak Team JBG2, ratują kariery młodych talentów. Ale to nie tylko polityka i opowieści o działaczach. Dla pasjonatów jazdy przygotowaliśmy dogłębną analizę rzemiosła. Eksperci radzą, jak zacząć, i tłumaczą, na czym polega idealna technika jazdy na rowerze w trudnym terenie. Zastanawiasz się, jak pokonywać bandy na rowerze bez utraty prędkości i dlaczego hamowanie w zakręcie to najgorszy z błędów? Dowiesz się również, jak prawidłowa postawa na rowerze MTB ratuje przed poważnymi kontuzjami, gdy pochłania Cię szybka jazda (samotne MTB w lesie). W odcinku również: dylematy sprzętowe i ewolucja dyscyplin. Omawiamy różnice między morderczym, klasycznym cross country a zjazdowymi formatami nastawionymi na widowisko, jak enduro rowerowe. Odpowiadamy też na pytania najczęściej nurtujące amatorów: MBT czy cross, a może rosnące w siłę szutry, czyli bezpośrednie starcie gravel a MTB? Jaki rower MTB wybrać, by bezpiecznie czerpać z jazdy czystą przyjemność? Czy e-bike to dobry pomysł, by odwiedzić najlepsze trasy MTB w Polsce, czując się jak zawodowiec z pierwszych stron gazet? CZEGO DOWIESZ SIĘ Z ODCINKA: 1. Dlaczego organizacyjna zapaść związku kolarskiego zmusza polskich zawodników do radzenia sobie na własną rękę? 2. Jak w ułamku sekundy wejść w zakręt, by nie stracić prędkości, i dlaczego nie wolno hamować? 3. Czy klasyczne górskie dyscypliny są wypierane przez nową modę na zawody szutrowe i sztuczne skocznie?

Volvemos. Season 6 arranca y lo hacemos sin frenos: Charly, Jota, Tocayo y Antun se reencuentran después del parón veraniego con ganas de hablar de todo lo que ha pasado en el ciclismo mientras estabais en la playa.Empezamos por el Tour femenino, con el salseo de Paula Blasi y el UAE de fondo, más el resto de favoritas de cara a esta edición. Repasamos también la actualidad de carretera y MTB de las últimas semanas: fichaje de Mikel Landa por Euskaltel, Felipe Orts, el Tour de Dinamarca y algún que otro comentario del Circuito de Getxo. Además os dejamos la acuarela de la foto finish de Van der Poel que comentamos en el podcast, una pasada: https://www.instagram.com/p/DbRSNcnkWy0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Y luego el plato fuerte: nos metemos de lleno en el Tour de Francia masculino. ¿Ha sido el mejor Tour de la historia o el más aburrido? Cada uno da su opinión y hay opiniones para todos los gustos, con datos que flipan, la exhibición de Pogačar, el trabajazo de gregarios como Carlos Verona y hasta alguna comparación con series de Netflix que os va a sonar muy familiar si el final os dejó con mal sabor de boca.En Charlietas nos ponemos técnicos: ruedas Dura-Ace vs Cadex, pedaliers de cuadradillo y toda la historia detrás del material que usamos cada día.Como siempre, Nuestras Mierdas, Vuestras Mierdas y el sorteo del maillot para chicas, con ganadora incluida.Dejadnos en comentarios qué os ha parecido este primer episodio de la temporada.Síguenos en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bici_labSuscríbete en YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bicilabToda la info en la web: https://www.bicilab.es/Y si quieres estar más cerca de BiciLAB, únete al Club BCLB

Today on the podcast, the guys start us off by discussing the new Maxxis DHX and the best way to prepare yourself and your equipment for a race, as they gear up to head off to the Downieville classic. Then we jump into a classic array of listener questions, ranging from attending a MTB festival to getting your suspension dialed, short travel bikes, and everything in between. Tune in! KETL is hiring a Content & Community Marketing Specialist: https://www.indeed.com/job/content-community-marketing-specialist-2fe5a60095868589 Nepal Mustang Capra: 10 Days in the Himalayas with Worldwide Cyclery & Revel Bikes: https://worldwidecyclery.com/blogs/worldwide-cyclery-blog/nepal-mustang-trip Our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCczlFdoHUMcFJuHUeZf9b_Q Worldwide Cyclery YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZoC1sIG-vVtLsJDSbeYyw Worldwide Cyclery Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/worldwidecyclery/ MTB Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mtbpodcast/ Submit any and all questions to podcast@worldwidecyclery.com Join us on epic mountain bike trips that you will never forget. Grab $250 off any All Mountain Rides trip by just mentioning WWC: https://worldwidecyclery.com/blogs/worldwide-cyclery-blog/all-mountain-rides-all-inclusive-mountain-bike-guided-trips-w-worldwide-cyclery-crew Get your off season training program dialed with Train to Ride with Dee Tidwell: https://traintoride.com/programs/mtb-strong-worldwide-cyclery/ Get 15% off your TransRockies race registration with code " LIAMW15OFF"

Greg Minnaar is one of the greatest downhill mountain bikers of all time. From winning his first UCI World Cup at 19 to becoming World Champion just weeks before his 40th birthday, he spent more than two decades at the top of the sport. In this episode, Greg looks back on the defining moments of his career, from growing up racing motocross in South Africa to helping build Honda's iconic downhill MTB program.We dive into the Sam Hill era, how Aaron Gwin changed downhill racing, the development of Honda's legendary bike, and what it really took to stay at the top for over 20 years. Greg also opens up about nearly quitting at 20, living with ADHD as a professional athlete, the sacrifices required to keep winning, and the pressure of racing in front of a home crowd.If you're a fan of downhill mountain biking, motocross, or high-performance athletes, this is an inside look at the mindset, rivalries, and legacy of one of the sport's true GOATs.CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro4:23 Welcome Greg Minnaar11:54 Greg's Motocross Background18:46 From Motocross to Downhill MTB21:11 Jack Miller Has No Fear26:31 Competing Against Sam Hill35:17 How Aaron Gwin Changed Downhill MTB43:52 The Loic Bruni Era47:57 Greg's First World Cup Win51:44 AG1 Ad52:47 The Path to the World Cup58:51 Greg Minnaar Almost Quit1:09:54 Team Orange Circa1:18:04 Living With ADHD1:33:51 Dislocated Shoulder1:40:21 When Honda Took Over Downhill1:45:22 How Good Was the Honda MTB?1:47:07 The 2027 Honda CRF 450R1:50:06 Riding for Syndicate1:56:00 Being Teammates with Steve Peat1:58:27 Running the Norco Adidas MTB Team2:05:45 Destination Yamaha Ad2:07:03 The Selfishness of Winning2:10:10 Managing Your Ego2:13:11 How to Enjoy the Wins2:21:13 Greg Minnaar's Greatest Career Wins2:26:03 The Pressure of Racing at Home2:33:50 ClosingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ein Teil unseres Pelotons ist zum „Antritt“-Treffen nach Leipzig gereist. Es gab viel Austausch rund ums Rad und zur Fahrradzukunft. (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:43) Review: Tour de France (00:11:51) Rückblick zum Hörertreffen (00:18:27) Wünsche für das Fahrrad – Hörertreffen-Edition (00:41:22) Zurück ins Studio (00:41:51) Unterstützer*in werden (00:46:23) Christians erster Triathlon (00:50:27) Rennen Insights (01:02:06) Song: Disclosure – You & Me (Flume Remix) Hier geht’s zum Live-Podcast mit Martin Goetze: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-martin-goetze-ueber-radsport-in-der-ddr Hier geht’s zur Ausgabe vom ersten „Antritt“-Treffen im Juni 2025: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-rueckblick-auf-das-erste-antritt-treffen Hier geht’s zum Gespräch mit Hanka Kupfernagel vom Juni 2025: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-hanka-kupfernagel-ueber-querfeldein-frauenradsport-und-ihre-karriere Hier geht’s zu unserer Playlist auf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0rFFrMDgoZX2PdHMwvaEmG?si=8w56NndiQQikVzEDcWtjNg Hier gibt’s Tickets für unseren Live-Podcast am 9.10. in der Schicken Mütze in Düsseldorf: https://www.zoon-podcast-week.de/podcast/antritt Hier gibt’s Tickets für unseren Live-Podcast am 7.11. in der Scheune in Dresden: https://scheune.org/show/5668/antritt-der-fahrradpodcast.html Hier könnt ihr uns bei Steady unterstützen: https://steadyhq.com/de/antritt/about Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/antritt ➡️ Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-antritt-treffen-tour-de-france-und-triathlon

Martin Goetze war Radsportler in der DDR. Viermal errang er den Meistertitel auf der Straße — zweimal davon als vermeintlich zweitklassiger BSG-Fahrer. (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:09) Vorstellung Martin Goetze (00:02:41) Ist Goetzes Leben ohne Fahrrad denkbar? (00:03:12) Beste Sportart? (00:03:46) Schlimmste Sportart? (00:05:33) Weg zum Radsport (00:07:58) Weg zum passionierten Radsportler (00:09:40) Radsport im Kontext der DDR (00:11:21) Begriff Profi in DDR (00:14:05) Jemals überzeugter Clubfahrer? (00:14:59) Warum doch DhfK? (00:16:20) Die Underdogs der BSG (00:17:02) Was hat der Meistertitel geändert? (00:17:45) Verbindung zu Wolfgang Lötzsch (00:20:49) Entscheidung über „Liga Abstieg“ (00:22:30) Anschließende sportliche Veränderungen (00:24:39) DDR – Regime und Repressionen bei Gewinn (00:39:15) 1985: Meistertitel (00:44:06) Reaktion auf Goetzes Sieg als BSG – Fahrer? (00:45:08) Trotz Frust ging es weiter (00:47:13) 2. Meistertitel: 1988 (00:54:24) Veränderungen durch Wiedervereinigung (01:02:33) Auslöser für Karriereende (01:04:25) Konstanten: damals bis heute (01:07:46) Zuschauerfragen (01:19:07) Verabschiedung (01:20:40) Song: Phoebe Bridgers – Lost Boys Hier geht’s zum Gespräch mit Hanka Kupfernagel vom Juni 2025: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-hanka-kupfernagel-ueber-querfeldein-frauenradsport-und-ihre-karriere Hier geht’s zu unserer Playlist auf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0rFFrMDgoZX2PdHMwvaEmG?si=8w56NndiQQikVzEDcWtjNg Hier könnt ihr uns bei Steady unterstützen: https://steadyhq.com/de/antritt/about Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/antritt ➡️ Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-martin-goetze-ueber-radsport-in-der-ddr

INTRO Min 0:00 Bad EL DESCANSO DE LA SUPERBOWL MIn 6:02 Shopify: Toda persona que lo logró por sí misma empezó en algún lugar. Tu camino empieza gratis en Shopify.com LA BUENA NUEVA by JOIN Min 7:15 Del Tour, MTB, XCO, mundial…etc Join: https://join.cc/campaigns/bikineros NUESTRAS MOVIDAS Min 34:39 Entradas NBA y El mago oscuro MAMI, VOY A ESTAR BIEN Min 59:25 Esfuerzo y esperanto

I met Brian Fox when he was doing his stunt show at the Roswell bike festival and knew I had to have this guy on the podcast. I always knew he was a legend in the BMX scene but the dude has so much more than just X Games Medals and accolades. This dude loves all things bicycle and loaded up with stories. From starting a bike scene in the greater Athens area, to running bike shops, doing stunt shows and competitions around the world, this guy has done it all. On any give day you will see him on the MTB, road bike, gravel bike or bmx shredding in every capacity. So sit back, relax and enjoy the show gnar gnation cause it is about to get really gnarly! https://www.instagram.com/brianfoxbmx/ https://www.statestreetbicycles.com/ https://www.instagram.com/suburbancyclesathens/ https://www.instagram.com/suburbancyclesbuford/ https://www.instagram.com/statestreetbicycles/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdhkcmuCybfvYD7Gnp0pI1w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEeu_Voz-PU&t=7s https://www.foxbmxstuntshow.com/ https://www.instagram.com/foxbmxstuntshow/

Ten years ago, Kurt the Trail Whisperer and four friends rode the 32-mile non-Wilderness portion of the Toiyabe Crest Trail, the longest trail in Nevada, about 30 miles south of Austin and Highway 50. The 13-hour adventure was ripe with bushwhacking and overgrown trail that hadn't seen maintenance in 40 years. After the adventure, Kurt thought to himself if the TCT was maintained, it could be one of the greatest mountain bike epics in the country, so he bought himself a reciprocating saw and got to work in 2018. Eight years later, after thousands of hours of labor with friends cutting 32 miles of brush, the TCT is clear from Ophir Pass to Kingston Canyon. Last weekend, Kurt, Pow Bot and a cast of friends including Chad Kelly and Dean Kemp from @battlebornadventures shuttled to Ophir Pass to celebrate the achievement by riding the 32-mile maintained stretch of the TCT. It was a historic ride, reaping all the benefits after eight years of labor. Because of its high elevation, staying in the alpine between 7,500 and 10,500 feet, Pow Bot considers the TCT one of North America's greatest mountain bike epics, calling it the closest thing to a long-distance, point-to-point ski traverse you can do on a bike. In Episode 91, the boys recap an unforgettable weekend spent in the remote wilds of Nevada, and dream about what's next for this iconic landscape few humans ever set foot on. 2:35 – Introducing Guillermo – the new canine co-host of Mind the Track9:45 – It's July and it rained hard in Tahoe. Super El Nino is living up to the hype13:50 – All three of the 10% off CORE LORD new bike discounts at Start Haus are claimed17:00 – Greg from Start Haus drops knowledge on disc brake maintenance19:15 – Mind the Track Deso Supply hats are in stock. Reach out to us if you want one or purchase one at Start Haus21:30 – Trail Whisperer orders a new Aventon Current EXP23:25 – Trail Whisperer buys Swan John an e-bike and it's been an amazing investment26:00 – 4th of July mob of TikTok teenagers take over King's Beach27:14 – Remembering the life of David Page – Executive Director of Winter Wildlands Alliance28:55 – Colin – come participate in the Glizzy Gauntlet on August 16 – Sky Tavern30:55 – Stu wants to shout out Land Trusts in the Tahoe region and how important they are33:22 – Carlorado – imagine everyone getting along on trails, making room for each other35:15 – Big Sallie – believes we need to use chainsaws in wilderness and some forestry wisdom38:30 – Tell us your diarrhea story and what you did on your day off from work39:15 – Ripley V5 wants to hear some exploits about the wilds of Nevada, the 10 Shredmandments for MTB and an angry trail builder who destroys bridges43:25 – Riding the Toiyabe Crest Trail in central Nevada from Ophir Pass to Kingston45:30 – What was it about the Toiyabe that drew Trail Whisperer to spend 8 years cutting brush50:55 – How many volunteers have helped in resurrecting the Toiyabe Crest Trail?54:00 – Recapping the weekend and the logistics of completing the Toiyabe Crest Trail ride1:00:34 – Yuri Hauswald and Chris Brown recount their 2011 TCT ride1:09:45 – TW recounts his ride of the TCT in 2016 with Yuri, Chris and Scott Markewitz1:11:45 – Pow Bot's experience riding the TCT – like a backcountry ski adventure on a bike1:17:30 – The concept of “A Third Place” – coined by Ray Oldenberg1:21:10 – Pow Bot's story of losing his rear brake on the final descent and crashing1:25:25 – What was the feeling of completing the ride after 10 years of trail work?1:31:21 – Lightning round questions about the TCT1:34:30 – The TCT project has been a spiritual experience that has real meaning and impact

Hello everyone. Welcome to the latest episode of The Matchbox Podcast powered by Ignition Coach Co. I'm your host, Adam Saban, and on this week's episode we're talking about our own experience with preparing for and racing at altitude as Drew takes on his first Leadville 100 MTB next month.    As always, if you like what you hear, share this with your friends and leave us a five star review and if you have any questions for the show drop us an email at matchboxpod@gmail.com or head over to ignitioncoachco.com and fill out The Matchbox Podcast listener question form.    Alight let's get into it!   For more social media content, follow along @ignitioncoachco @adamsaban6 @dizzle_dillman @dylanjawnson @kait.maddox       https://www.youtube.com/c/DylanJohnsonCycling https://www.ignitioncoachco.com  https://www.youtube.com/@DrewDillmanChannel   Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl - song "King Around Here" - https://pixabay.com/music/id-15045/    The following was generated using Riverside.fm AI technologies   Show Notes Episode Summary In this episode, the hosts break down how to prepare for high-altitude racing, using Drew's Leadville build as the main example. They cover acclimatization strategy, heat training, fueling at altitude, iron considerations, pacing, recovery, and how to use ventilation data to better understand effort. The conversation also explores when to introduce intensity at altitude, how much training to do while acclimating, and why respecting altitude is as much psychological as it is physiological.   Timestamps 0:01 — Intro: special guest David joins, and the episode topic is introduced 0:38 — Drew's Leadville qualification and the shift to altitude preparation 3:01 — Training changes heading into Leadville 3:51 — Heat training and sauna use as “poor man's acclimation” 4:50 — Flagstaff plan for acclimatization before Leadville 6:30 — Weight cut and nutrition strategy discussion 10:02 — Carb needs and fueling changes at altitude 13:48 — Iron/ferritin considerations for altitude performance 15:21 — Race-specific training, tempo work, and threshold preparation 17:51 — Mountain bike specificity and position differences 20:50 — Ventilation metrics and how Drew is using TimeWare 23:52 — How ventilation data relates to altitude physiology 31:19 — Why altitude performance loss is exponential 36:31 — When to reintroduce intensity after arriving at altitude 39:20 — Recommended ramp-in strategy at 7,000 feet 40:30 — Adam's personal altitude strategy and last-minute arrival approach 43:11 — Course familiarity, descents, and why pre-riding matters 44:43 — Pacing mistakes at altitude and recovery between efforts 47:51 — How many hard altitude sessions to do before race day 49:02 — Respect vs. fear: the psychological side of altitude racing 51:45 — Why riders underestimate recovery demands at altitude 55:20 — Heat training vs. altitude tents and other pre-acclimation tools 58:20 — Leadville logistics, weather extremes, and race-day nutrition 61:25 — Final takeaways and what Drew will change based on the discussion

Christian hat die Tour de France am Tourmalet erlebt und Lucas macht Dienstreisen jetzt mit Zug und Fahrrad. (00:00:00) Begrüßung (00:01:28) Per E-Auto zur Tour (00:12:17) Christian will in die Pyrenäen (00:16:12) Der Tag der Tourmalet-Etappe (00:24:48) Die Werbekarawane (00:30:00) Die Helis kommen (00:35:19) Was zieht die Leute zur Tour? (00:37:58) Lucas' Dienstreise (00:42:53) Gibt es Nachteile? (00:47:50) Wie zufrieden ist Lucas mit der Bahn? (00:54:20) Wie geht’s weiter? (00:56:10) Verabschiedung (00:57:30) Sommerregen – Kitschkrieg feat. Milleniumkid & Domiziana Hier geht’s zum Artikel bei Escape Collective über die Fahrzeuge der Werbekarawane: https://escapecollective.com/a-drivtour-de-france-caravan-vehicles-of-years-past/ Hier geht’s zu unserer Playlist auf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0rFFrMDgoZX2PdHMwvaEmG?si=8w56NndiQQikVzEDcWtjNg Hier könnt ihr uns bei Steady unterstützen: https://steadyhq.com/de/antritt/about Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/antritt ➡️ Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-christian-zur-tour-am-tourmalet-und-lucas-auf-dienstreise

INTRO Min 0:00 Bienvenidos a la Jungla LA BUENA NUEVA by JOIN Min 5:20 Del Tour, MTB, XCO, mundial…etc Join: https://join.cc/campaigns/bikineros EL DESCANSO DE LA SUPERBOWL MIn 33:39 Crown Sport Nutrition estrena web, con 5€ de regalo en la primera compra, aunque ya fueseis clientes antiguos. https://crownsportnutrition.com SECCIÓN 3 Min 40:35 Nos vamos de comida y fiesta con 10 personajes famosos MAMI, VOY A ESTAR BIEN Min 56:40 Retirada y emojis

Full crash and health discussion on ShiftLess Episode 152Hell of the North Texas is 100% ON for this Sunday, but we have some critical logistical changes due to a recent bike crash and an unexpected health update. We're also hitting pause on most major Spinistry events until September so we can focus on health and build out a massive community vision for the Midnight Massacre weekend.Here is everything you need to know for this weekend's ride, what's going on behind the scenes, and how you can get involved in our upcoming fall events.Due to physical limitations from my crash and potential Saturday rain, we have to adjust our weekend operations. Please read carefully if you are riding this Sunday:Course Marking (30 & 45-Mile Only): We plan to mark ONLY the 30-mile and 45-mile routes on Saturday afternoon, weather permitting.Self-Navigation for Long Routes: If you are riding the 75-mile or 110-mile routes, do not expect course markings. You must use GPS navigation. The routes were verified last week and are solid; final map adjustments will be released by Saturday morning at the latest.No Guaranteed SAG or Sweeps: I am unable to sweep the routes in the Jeep as I normally do. Please be self-sufficient and do not rely on a SAG vehicle. If you want to volunteer as a riding sweep for any of the distances, let us know Sunday morning—we'll make it worth your while!NETT Trail Conditions Needed: We were unable to scout the Northeast Texas Trail (NETT) section between Bagwell and Roxton. If you have ridden this stretch recently or scout it before Sunday, please leave a comment or message us with condition updates.Aid Stations: Designated water tables, snacks, staging area support, and finish line refreshments will still be fully stocked and ready for you.Last Saturday, I took a ridiculous tumble on a bike path after clipping a signpost. While getting my thumb stitched up was easy, a massive hematoma developed in my left hip a few hours later. It requires 10 to 14 days for my body to process and is completely wiping out my energy levels right now.The blessing in disguise: During the ER scans to check the bleeding in my hip, doctors incidentally found an early-stage mass on one of my kidneys that is likely cancerous. While that is tough news to hear, finding it this early is the absolute best-case scenario for this type of issue—it rarely shows up on standard blood work. My oncologist appointment is set for July 29th to map out the next steps. Thank you all for the incredible messages and support; welcome to adulting!To give me time to sort out my health, standard Spinistry events are on hold until the Midnight Massacre weekend on September 19th in Gainesville.We are partnering with our friends at 35 & Liberty to turn that weekend into a massive, air-conditioned North Texas cycling community expo. We want to bring together local clubs, bike shops, keynote speakers, clinics, and vendor demos into one space.We need your feedback: Would you be interested in a massive community Bike Swap that Saturday afternoon before the ride? Let us know in the comments if you would want to buy, sell, or display!Summer Pop-Up Rides: While major events are on hold, we will still host casual, weather-dependent pop-up rides throughout July and August. Look out for impromptu night MTB laps at Knob Hills and Northshore, as well as some nighttime gravel grinders.Hell of the North Texas: Sunday UpdatesPersonal Health Update: The "Why" Behind the ChangesThe Future: Midnight Massacre & Summer Pop-Ups00:00 Race Day Changes06:15 Health Update09:03 Midnight Massacre Weekend

We're back at Casa Verde for Episode 152 with a wide-ranging, candid conversation that takes a few unexpected turns. We kick things off with a check-in on the Tour de France—analyzing Tadej Pogačar's mountain dominance, high-speed descending errors in the peloton, and the brutal realities of pro road racing. We also dive into the shifting action camera market, breaking down GoPro's financial struggles and $20M emergency financing, why DJI and Insta360 own the space, and the privacy implications of Meta smart glasses.The core of this episode is a transparent, real-talk update from Kevin following a frustrating neighborhood crash caused by an unmarked roadwork sign sitting right in the middle of a local bike path. What started as an urgent care visit for nine stitches in his thumb and a massive hip hematoma led to an ER CT scan—and an unexpected, incidental discovery of an asymptomatic mass on his kidney. Kevin shares his unfiltered perspective on the diagnosis, why he considers the bike crash a weird blessing in disguise, and his absolute refusal to stop riding bikes.This entire experience has lit a fire under our local advocacy efforts. With federal bicycle infrastructure funds being redirected away from critical long-distance projects like the Northeast Texas Trail (NETT) and the Great American Rail-Trail, grassroots community organization matters more than ever. We lay out the vision for the September 19th Midnight Massacre weekend: bringing North Texas cycling organizations (DORBA, FWIMBA, Big Pig, and more) together under one roof to rally for better local infrastructure and rider safety.To wrap things up on a lighter note, Chef Brad breaks down the culinary madness of his latest 9-course rye whiskey pairing dinner—featuring chilled sweet corn and peach soup, 53-day dry-aged Wagyu, and horchata tres leches—before diving into the everyday headaches of DIY car repair and pool filter battles.Support Local Advocacy: Whether you ride gravel, road, or MTB, get involved with your local clubs and trail organizations. We want to see representatives from across North Texas out with us this September!ShiftLess Podcast: Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your audio.Leave a comment below with your thoughts on action cam setups, your local trail infrastructure, or just to share your support. Stay safe out there, look ahead on the trail, and go ride your bike!00:00 Hot Open And Tour Talk01:23 Tour Crashes And Inexperience03:50 GoPro In Trouble05:08 Upgrade Cycles And Sensors08:52 Used Gear Pricing Reality13:48 Why Film Everything16:42 Social Apps And Chopped Unk18:35 Midnight Massacre Community Plan20:52 Funding Cuts Hit Trails28:09 Neighborhood Ride Crash Story35:13 Construction Hazards On Bike Lanes38:27 Bike Paths and Culture39:16 Crash and Urgent Care43:14 Hematoma and ER Trip48:53 Kidney Mass Discovery52:32 Next Steps and Insurance01:03:06 Whiskey Dinner Breakdown01:12:36 Pool Problems and Florida Pools01:16:46 Compression Shorts and Advocacy01:18:28 Cycling Hate and Closing

The Cycling Tech Brief: the cycling tech that actually matters today — and whether to update, wait, or ignore.Karoo Build 1.640.2470 brings color-coded trail difficulty maps to all Karoo devices — Update now — Trail Maps is a genuine feature unlock for any gravel or MTB rider, and the Target Power fix is a quiet but real win for structured-workout users.Oura Ring 5: world's smallest smart ring launches at $399 — excellent for sleep and recovery, weak for cycling sports tracking — Early multi-source impressions are broadly consistent on the hardware quality but uniform on the sports-tracking limitations — monitor for further software improvements before treating it as an athlete-grade device; if recovery tracking is your primary need and you dislike wrist wearables, it warrants a closer look.Daily cycling intelligence from SEMIPRO CYCLING, produced with AI-assisted research, scripting, and synthetic voice.

Das E-Bike ist ein Erfolgsmodell. Doch seine Zulassung basiert auf einer Ausnahmeregelung. Ist das eine Gefahr für den Erfolg? (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:53) Einführung ins Thema und Begrüßung Arne Bischoff (00:02:18) Wie erfolgreich ist das E-Bike und warum? (00:05:13) Die Begriffe: E-Bike, Pedelec, EPAC (00:06:08) Rechtliche Einordnung des EPAC als Fahrrad (00:10:46) Diskussion in der Branche: Leistungsbegrenzung und Reglementierung (00:22:16) EU-Regulierung als Protektionismus? (00:32:35) Ein alternativer Innovationsbegriff (00:37:56) Auswirkungen einer Regulierung auf den EPAC-Bestand (00:42:04) Musik: mary in the junkyard – New Muscles Hier geht’s zur Reportage von der Spezi in Freiburg: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-spezialradmesse-spezi-2026-in-freiburg Hier geht’s zu unserer Playlist auf Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0rFFrMDgoZX2PdHMwvaEmG?si=8w56NndiQQikVzEDcWtjNg Hier könnt ihr uns bei Steady unterstützen: https://steadyhq.com/de/antritt/about Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/antritt ➡️ Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/gesellschaft/antritt-arne-bischoff-ueber-die-zukunft-des-e-bikes

Hunt Bike Wheels has been building durable, affordable wheels since 2015, so Simon caught up with their Brand Manager, James Stokoe, to talk about about their early days based in a garage, their first gravel wheels, moving into the MTB market, rider-focused engineering, why wheels make the most sense when upgrading a new bike, some highly entertaining stories from James, and more. Note: We Want to Hear From You!Please let us know if there's a topic you'd like us to cover or a guest you'd like us to have on Bikes and Big Ideas. Email us at info@blisterreview.com to weigh in.RELATED LINKS:Blister Mountain Bike Buyer's GuideBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredHunt Bike WheelsTOPICS & TIMES:Hunt's History (3:41)First Gravel Wheels (8:36)The move into MTB Wheels (13:31)Rider-Focused Engineering Approach (15:40)Aluminum & Carbon Wheels (20:01)Hub Design (27:40)Why Durability is so Important (35:08)Hunt's Customer Service (45:07)Upcoming events for Hunt (52:29)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailIn episode #190 we spoke with Charlotte Backus Turner, a former professional cyclist turned endurance cyclist and coach, exploring her multifaceted experience balancing high-level biking, pregnancy, and personal growth. Discover how she navigates the physical and mental hurdles of ultra bikepacking, pregnancy, and recovery—all rooted in science, lived experience, and resilience.KEY TOPICSCharlotte's transition from road racing to ultra bikepacking and her recent races like DoomThe impact of pregnancy on endurance training, fueling strategies, and nutritional needsManaging health challenges like pneumonia, lung capacity, and recovery after injuryDietary considerations for pregnant athletes, including cravings, supplements, and gut healthPractical tips for ultra fueling, hydration strategies, and carrying essentials on long ridesInsights into postpartum mindset and balancing athletic goals with family lifePlease note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.ABOUT CHARLOTTE BACKUS TURNER:Charlotte Backus Turner is a 28-year-old former professional UCI road cyclist, accredited cycling coach, nutritionist, ultra-endurance bikepacker, and psychology-driven Scholar based in Park City, Utah. With a background in road, gravel, Mtb, Zwift racing, and self-supported ultra-distance events, Charlotte blends science, lived experience, and human emotion to help athletes build strength, confidence, and resilience from the inside out.She is also the co-founder of Uinta Bikepacking alongside her husband, Matthew Turner — a northern Utah ultra-bikepacking event created to inspire more riders, especially women, to explore hard things with confidence. Outside of coaching and endurance sport, Charlotte also works in property management, bringing the same attention to detail, care, and commitment to people that she carries into her athletic and coaching life.Charlotte and Matthew live in Park City and are expecting their first child, a baby boy, in July 2026. Through her coaching, writing, adventures, and growing family life, Charlotte continues to share a grounded perspective on endurance, nutrition, mindset, resilience, and the deeper lessons we learn on and off the bike.FREE RESOURCES:NR Recovery Protocol: https://mailchi.mp/nutritional-revolution.com/recovery-protocolCarbs for Racing Guide: https://mailchi.mp/nutritional-revolution/carbs-for-racingFOLLOW CHARLOTTE BACKUS TURNER:IG: https://www.instagram.com/charlottebackus/COACHING: https://www.exqcoaching.com/about-meMENTIONED:Prenatal Vitamin: https://nutritional-revolution.com/product/thorne-basic-prenatal/Creatine: https://nutritional-revolution.com/product/thorne-creatine/Salt Stick Chews: https://amzn.to/4vjbfVSWelch's Fruit Snacks: https://amzn.to/4vrJivbBaked Lays: https://amzn.to/4vqc5A5Katadyn Water Bottle Filter: https://amzn.to/4vqjoInSawyer Water Filter System: https://amzn.to/4gp0LR7Queen Street Bakery (Gluten Free): https://amzn.to/4wxVUliFlour Craft Bakery: https://go.shopmy.us/p-70286788SPORTLEGS: https://amzn.to/4h4EmsxBREATH by James Nestor: https://amzn.to/4yewwmnTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction to Charlotte Turner, pro cyclist and ultra endurance bikepacker02:25 - Charlotte's background and journey into ultra bike packing04:21 - Pregnancy updates, upcoming races, and life changes05:36 - Transition from racing to pregnancy and mental challenges06:27 - Exploring self-supported ultra events and race strategies09:21 - Managing refueling and hydration on ultra distances10:28 - Completing Doom 100-mile race while pregnant and lessons learned11:04 - Adjustments in fueling and hydration during pregnancy12:10 - Early pregnancy challenges and managing physical symptoms13:08 - Facing food cravings and micronutrient needs during pregnancy14:36 - Physical changes like blood volume increase and lung capacity15:37 - Reflecting on racing before and during pregnancy16:24 - Overcoming injury, pneumonia, and lung capacity recovery19:37 - Transition from road to ultra bike packing and lifestyle shifts23:17 - Nutrition practices for ultra bike packing and managing dietary restrictions25:07 - The importance of mindset and nature connection in ultra endurance26:11 - Fueling strategies, food options, and managing GI issues during long rides27:13 - Favorite race snacks and planning for ultra events29:56 - Hydration tactics, bottle placement, and water sources during races33:19 - Monitoring fluid intake, fueling, and the body's response during ultra races36:55 - Managing gluten sensitivities and gluten-free foods while racing41:22 - How pregnancy altered her fueling needs and blood sugar regulation44:12 - Balancing energy output and carbohydrate intake in ultra endurance45:31 - Preferred protein sources during pregnancy for endurance athletes47:29 - Supplements, vitamins, and minerals for pregnancy and athletic performance49:56 - Upcoming races, training plans, and balancing family life57:13 - Charlotte's international bikepacking adventures and future goals57:43 - Connecting with Charlotte: social media and website linksMORE NRApply to work with Kyla → https://p.bttr.to/3ZrwzcFUse code NEWPOD10 for 10% off our meal plans → https://nutritional-revolution.com/products/CONNECT Instagram → www.instagram.com/nutritionalrevolutionSponsorship inquiries → kyla.c@nutritional-revolution.comInterested in having your biomarkers or nutrigenomics checked? 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Today on the podcast, Jared, Liam and Tydeman dive into some recent racing experiences at the Great Descent and Lost & Found, before discussing Jared's new bike build and getting into another installment of "how it aged" featuring tire inserts. Then we get into a classic set of listener questions, ranging from bike quiver optimization to choosing a bike for MTB trips and everything in between. Tune in! Our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCczlFdoHUMcFJuHUeZf9b_Q Worldwide Cyclery YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZoC1sIG-vVtLsJDSbeYyw Worldwide Cyclery Instagram: www.instagram.com/worldwidecyclery/ MTB Podcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/mtbpodcast/ Submit any and all questions to podcast@worldwidecyclery.com Join us on epic mountain bike trips that you will never forget. Grab $250 off any All Mountain Rides trip by just mentioning WWC: https://worldwidecyclery.com/blogs/worldwide-cyclery-blog/all-mountain-rides-all-inclusive-mountain-bike-guided-trips-w-worldwide-cyclery-crew

It's the week of the Tour de France Grand Départ, and with it have come a few big bike launches. Escape's senior tech editors, Dave Rome and Ronan Mc Laughlin, jump on to discuss whether Specialized's new Tarmac hits the mark. There's also a new bike from Orbea. Plus Dave asks Ronan to confirm just how progressive his fit is, and as it turns out, the answer is not very. Ronan then jumps on a call with Daan Teugels from Belgian Cycling Factory to discuss how Eddy Merckx's reduced-frame-size options can still meet racers' needs. As always, members of Escape Collective don't just support independent journalism; they get access to everything we have to offer. For Geek Warning, that means access to the weekly Ask a Wrench segment, where pro mechanics answer our member's tech questions. And apologies for the audio this week, as Dave accidentally landed on his backup microphone. Time stamps:    00:01:39 - Specialized's new SL9 is a little too familiar  00:19:50 - Kinky steerer tubes aren't as naughty as they sound  00:23:45 - Orbea's new Orca Aero  00:32:00 - How progressive is Ronan's position?  00:40:00 - An aero-optimised run at the Tour Divide 00:45:20 - Giant's new Revolt Advanced SL (and the Liv Devote Advanced SL) 00:48:50 - Campagnolo and Zipp's new price point wheel options  00:53:45 - Chatting reduced frame size options with Eddy Merckx  01:13:15 - Back to Ronan and Dave   01:15:00 - Ask a Wrench (members only)  01:17:00 - Bearing maintenance after a big event  1:26:30 - Can an event like Unbound ruin a new chain?   1:32:00 - MTB disc brake caliper alignment woes  1:42:30 - A fix for leaky ProMax brakes 

Lauren Aggeler joins Amanda to chat about the FOMO of growing up in Durango doing ballet and seeing all your friends on mountain bikes. They touch on Lauren's success in MTB and time with Trinity before transitioning to road and gravel. Lauren also shares advice for aspiring pros on pursuing sponsorship and making connections in the industry. You can follow Lauren at @l.aggeler. Groadio is supported by Cycle Limited, the world's fastest-growing online retailer for premium bikes. Whether you are looking to buy, sell, or trade, Cycle Limited provides a seamless, professional experience that allows you to upgrade your ride with confidence. Visit CycleLimited.com to explore their inventory or to learn more about their simple, data-backed selling and trade-in program. You can follow Amanda on Twitter at @_amanda_panda_ and on Instagram at @amanda_panda_. Follow Bill at cxhairs.com. Subscribe to the CXHAIRS Bulletin at cxhairs.substack.com. Follow the show on Instagram at @groadio. Email the show at groadio@gmail.com.  

  It's time to discuss our June Book Club Pick, Almost Life by Kiran Millwood Hargrave! We chat about how our feelings on the characters evolved as we got deeper into the book, whether we view this as a romance (and if the characters were MTB), and break down the jarring ending.   July's Book Club Pick - The Burning Side by Sarah Damoff    The July 16 bonus book club pick - The Five Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand, and we'll have an in-person event in Chicago in July! The August 20 bonus book club pick - One and Only by Maurene Goo, and we'll have an in-person event in Miami in August. The September 17 bonus book club pick - The Parisian Heist by Jo Piazza, and we'll have an in-person event in NYC in September.   Obsessions Becca - Olivia Rodrigo "You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love" especially Stupid Song and Expectations Olivia - Widow's Bay   Sponsors Caraway Home - Visit Carawayhome.com/BOP to take an additional 10% off using code BOP on your next purchase. Cozy Earth - Head to cozyearth.com and use my code BOP for an exclusive 20% off. Skims - Place your order at SKIMS.com and select "podcast" in the survey, and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. Friperie - use code BOP50 when you sign up for your capsule at friperieberkshires.com and get $50 off!   Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!  Buy our Merch! Join our BFF Group! Order Olivia's Books, Little One, and Such a Bad Influence! Subscribe to Olivia's Newsletter! Order Becca's Book, The Christmas Orphans Club, and preorder Back Where We Started!   Subscribe to Becca's Newsletter!  Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.  

We tend to think of maps as objective representations of the physical world around us, but they're subject to the biases, goals, and editorial choices of the folks making them — just like any other piece of writing, film, or method of communication. Dillon Osleger's excellent new book, Trail Work, lays out how the erasure of trails from historic maps erodes our collective access to public lands; how and why those maps have evolved over the decades; the biggest challenges facing public land advocates, especially in the American West; and a whole lot of other topics that are vitally important to anyone who likes spending time outside. He joins us to discuss all of it.Note: We Want to Hear From You!Please share with us the questions, topics, or stories you'd like us to cover on Bikes & Big Ideas. You can email us at: info@blisterreview.comRELATED LINKS:Trail WorkDillon Osleger on Historic Trails, Changing Climates, & Evolving Communities (Ep.133)Blister Mountain Bike Buyer's GuideBLISTER Digital Access PassTOPICS & TIMES:Trail Work (2:14)Inspiration & goals for the book (6:52)The evolution of MTB trail access (9:09)Mixed-use trails & managing user interactions (13:10)The deliberate disappearance of trails (16:47)The trail degradation feedback loop (21:31)Maps as a language (29:06)The erasure of place names & their history (35:37)Stewardship & how we can do better (40:08)CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crashing is part of mountain biking but, how much do we really understand about what happens to the brain when we hit our head? On this episode of The Ride Companion, Davi and Olly are joined by HIT Recognition founder Euan Bowen and Sam Reynolds for an eye opening conversation about concussions, head impacts, brain health and the future of safety in MTB. Euan explains how HIT Recognition started as a university project inspired by concussion in rugby, before developing into a head impact monitoring platform now being used across mountain biking, rugby, motocross, ice hockey and more. Sam Reynolds also shares his personal experience with serious concussion, including the crash that left him unable to finish sentences, struggling with noise, forgetting words and wondering whether he would fully recover. He explains why having real data could have helped him make better decisions around competing and recovery. This conversation covers everything from MTB crash culture, to World Cup downhill practice loads, kids in bike parks, helmets, rotational forces, CTE, concussion symptoms, recovery, and why brain health might become as important as training load in action sports. HIT Recognition has offered the TRC family a discount should you wish to get yourself a HIT device. Simply use THERIDECOMPANION discount code online at https://hitrecognition.com Episode Sponsors:- - RX Sport: RX Sport are your one stop eyewear shop. From prescription sunglasses, to riding glasses and everything in-between. Use code TRC at https://rxsport.avln.me/c/kdvMdXvBBUjH for a deal on Evil Eye products! - LAKA Insurance: Don't risk it, head to https://laka.co/trc to learn more and get 30 days FREE cover on us! Get early access & ad-free episodes → https://www.patreon.com/theridecompanion You can also support our long term partners: Marin Bikes → marinbikes.com/gb Focus Bikes → focus-bikes.com SRAM: sram.com/en/sram adidas FiveTen: adidas.co.uk/five_ten invisiFrame: 15% off with code REFRESHANDRIDE at invisiframe.co.uk Troy Lee Designs → 10% off with code theridecompanion at saddleback.avln.me/c/OzduCWvjtcOr Manta Sleep → 10% off with code theridecompanion tinyurl.com/theridecompanion HUEL → 15% off with code RIDE: huel.com/ Mudhugger → Get 10% off with code ridecompanion10 at themudhugger.co.uk Compex → 20% off with code THERIDECOMPANION: compex.com/uk/ Igloo → igloocoolers.com/ Kecks → https://kecks.co.uk use code THERIDECOMPANION for 10% off Feedback Sports: feedbacksports.com WORX → 15% off with code THERIDECOMPANION at uk.worx.com HKT Products → 10% off with code PODCAST at hktproducts.co.uk Follow The Ride Companion Instagram @theridecompanion YouTube @TheRideCompanion Olly Wilkins Instagram @odub_23 YouTube @owilkins23 YouTube clips and BTS channel @moreridecompanion Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more theridecompanion.co.uk

Welcome to Episode 148 of ShiftLess! Coming at you straight from the mobile van studio, Kevin and Chef Brad dive deep into the gear trends dominating this year's Tour Divide. From the undeniable takeover of rear racks (shoutout Tailfin) over traditional saddlebags to the absolute dominance of Vittoria Mezcals, we are breaking down what the ultra-endurance crowd is actually running.We also get into the weeds on Scott's flat-bar Scale RC—is a 20lb rigid mountain bike really a "gravel" bike?—the disruptive arrival of X-Labs and XDS in the carbon market, and why we are still waiting for that 32-inch wheel revolution to finally hit the dirt.Then, things get real as we tackle the elephant in the peloton: performance-enhancing drugs. Are massive "carbs per hour" claims and extreme ketone use just a convenient mask for a new era of undetectable PEDs? We compare modern cycling's explosive power numbers to the Lance Armstrong and Mark McGwire eras of sports.Plus, an exciting USA Trail update as the Florida segment is officially done and dusted, some pop-culture nostalgia, and Chef Brad walks us through his insane 9-course summer pop-up dinner menu.Tour Divide Gear Check: The massive shift from saddlebags to rear racks, Garmin vs. Coros Dura, and the missing 32-inch test bikes.Industry Shakeups: Scott's Scale Gravel RC blurring the MTB lines and how XDS might completely disrupt carbon bike pricing.The PED Conspiracy: A candid discussion on TRT, ketones, and whether the pro peloton is quietly slipping back into its old ways.USA Trail Update: Florida scouting is completely verified and finished.Off The Bars: Hawk attacks in the yard, 25 years of The Fast and the Furious, and Chef Brad's 95-degree friendly 9-course culinary masterclass.Tags/Keywords:Tour Divide 2024, Bikepacking Gear, Tailfin Rack, Gravel Cycling, Scott Scale Gravel RC, XDS Bikes, PEDs in Cycling, Pro Peloton Doping, USA Trail Route, Basepacking, ShiftLess PodcastIn This Episode:Shiftless Ep. 148: Tour Divide Preview, Gear Trends, 32-inch Wheels, and Doping TalkIn Shiftless episode 148, the hosts preview the Tour Divide and discuss last year's fastest time by Robin (11 days, 19 hours, 14 minutes) being ineligible due to reroutes, then review Bikepacking.com's rig data: no 32-inch bikes in the field, rear racks now dominate (about 77%) led by Tailfin, flat bars slightly outnumber drop bars, Salsa remains the biggest brand (mostly Cutthroats) though with reduced share, Mezcal tires are most common, and electronic drivetrains and Coros Dura computers are more prevalent. They debate Scott's marketing around 32-inch prototypes and a rigid flat-bar “Scott Scale Gravel RC” listed as a gravel bike, and reflect on generational gaps and monoculture. 00:00 Tour Divide Preview Kickoff00:28 Record Pace Reality Check01:20 Gear Teasers And Hot Takes03:39 Reroutes And Last Year Recap04:52 Surprise Visitor Interruption06:47 Back To Divide Gear Trends09:04 Racks Droppers And Old School12:43 Brands Tires And Bike Computers19:16 No 32s And Scott Marketing23:08 Scott Scale Gravel Confusion24:33 Generational Gap And Monoculture31:08 Cycling's Missing Youth32:21 Marketing to New Riders33:53 Scott Bike Lineup Hunt34:58 Steroids and Spectacle37:49 Is That Really Gravel40:59 Doping Returns Debate51:52 Fast and Furious Detour54:15 Better Call Saul Talk58:50 Backyard Hawks and Snakes01:00:35 USA Trail and Industry News01:04:46 Will Prices Backtrack01:05:21 China Subsidy Advantage01:06:05 Carbon Rims and Rebrands01:08:07 China vs Taiwan Fact Check01:09:39 XDS Scale and Market Reality01:11:14 E-Bike Market Direction01:13:58 Tour de France and Side Tangents01:16:47 Wildlife Yard Interlude01:19:15 Pop-Up Dinner Menu Breakdown01:23:15 Rides Weather and Moto Luggage01:26:02 Tour Hype and Doping Debate01:34:45 Where Supplements Become Doping01:38:25 Lance Era Doubt and Wrap-Up

Send us Fan MailIf you could change ONE thing about mountain biking, what would it be?In this episode, we dream up a better MTB world and tackle everything from the cost of getting started to getting more girls on bikes, creating welcoming trail communities, and building the kinds of trail systems we all want to ride.We chat about: 

Jake Wells joins Amanda to catch up and chat about Jake's cycling career spanning MTB, cyclocross and gravel. The two race organizers then go deep on the history and behind the scenes of Jake's Bighorn Gravel (June 20) and Road (September 12) events. Check out Jake's upcoming events in and around Gypsum, Colorado, at www.bighornevents.com. Groadio is supported by Cycle Limited, the world's fastest-growing online retailer for premium bikes. Whether you are looking to buy, sell, or trade, Cycle Limited provides a seamless, professional experience that allows you to upgrade your ride with confidence. Visit CycleLimited.com to explore their inventory or to learn more about their simple, data-backed selling and trade-in program. You can follow Amanda on Twitter at @_amanda_panda_ and on Instagram at @amanda_panda_. Follow Bill at cxhairs.com. Subscribe to the CXHAIRS Bulletin at cxhairs.substack.com. Follow the show on Instagram at @groadio. Email the show at groadio@gmail.com.    

Davi and Olly are back in studio for a proper catch-up episode covering everything from Vanta Jam to Olly's dream trip to Japan, Luca Shaw's first Downhill World Cup win, the Enhanced Games controversy, Japanese snacks, sumo wrestling, live commentary nerves and the future of MTB. Davi breaks down what really happened at Vanta Jam at BikePark Wales, including Rob Warner's last-minute car trouble, Dan Paley's commentary, Sam Pilgrim blowing minds, Harry Gascoigne's style, brutal weather, hailstorms and why live event commentary is WAY harder than it looks. Olly then shares more from his bucket list trip to Japan, riding e-bikes in search of perfect loam, travelling through Tokyo with bike bags, experiencing Japanese culture, discovering sumo wrestling, eating convenience store food and preparing for the premiere of the Japan MTB film. The boys also dive into the latest UCI Downhill World Cup action, including Luca Shaw finally taking his first World Cup win and discuss whether downhill racing is better when the riders are separated by huge margins or tiny fractions of a second. Plus, the lads discuss the controversial Enhanced Games, whether performance-enhancing drugs really unlock superhuman performances, Japanese Kit Kats, mochi balls, listener questions and whether mountain biking could one day become augmented reality. Episode Sponsors:- - WORX → 15% off with code THERIDECOMPANION at https://uk.worx.com - Feedback Sports: https://feedbacksports.com Get early access & ad-free episodes → https://www.patreon.com/theridecompanion You can also support our long term partners: Marin Bikes → marinbikes.com/gb Focus Bikes → focus-bikes.com SRAM: sram.com/en/sram adidas FiveTen: adidas.co.uk/five_ten invisiFrame: 15% off with code REFRESHANDRIDE at invisiframe.co.uk Troy Lee Designs → 10% off with code theridecompanion at saddleback.avln.me/c/OzduCWvjtcOr Manta Sleep → 10% off with code theridecompanion tinyurl.com/theridecompanion HUEL → 15% off with code RIDE: huel.com/ Mudhugger → Get 10% off with code ridecompanion10 at themudhugger.co.uk Compex → 20% off with code THERIDECOMPANION: compex.com/uk/ Igloo → igloocoolers.com/ Kecks → https://kecks.co.uk use code THERIDECOMPANION for 10% off Feedback Sports: feedbacksports.com WORX → 15% off with code THERIDECOMPANION at uk.worx.com HKT Products → 10% off with code PODCAST at hktproducts.co.uk Follow The Ride Companion Instagram @theridecompanion YouTube @TheRideCompanion Olly Wilkins Instagram @odub_23 YouTube @owilkins23 YouTube clips and BTS channel @moreridecompanion Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more theridecompanion.co.uk

What happens when your body starts to heal, but your mind is still trapped in survival mode? In this episode of hol+, Dr. Taz sits down with Amy Kurtz, certified health coach, patient advocate, speaker, and author "But You Look Fine", for a powerful conversation about chronic illness, Lyme disease, medical gaslighting, nervous system trauma, and what it really means to heal.Together, they explore Amy's 20+ year journey through unexplained pain, chronic symptoms, misdiagnosis, and the search for answers that finally led to a diagnosis of late-stage neurological Lyme disease and co-infections. Amy shares what it was like to be told her labs were normal while knowing something was deeply wrong in her body, and how years of invalidation shaped her relationship with her health, her identity, and her trust in herself.Dr. Taz and Amy also discuss why so many people live in the “gray zone” between sick and well, especially when symptoms are invisible, complex, or hard to explain. They unpack why normal labs do not always mean optimal health, why Lyme disease can be missed for years, and how chronic illness can impact relationships, career, emotional safety, and the nervous system.This conversation offers a grounded and hopeful look at what happens after illness, when the body may be improving but the mind and nervous system are still bracing for the next crash. Amy introduces her concept of Medical Trauma Brain, or MTB, which describes the anxiety, hypervigilance, fear, and survival patterns that can remain after chronic illness, cancer, stroke, chronic pain, or any major health crisis.If you're listening to this and thinking, “I know something is off in my body, but I don't know where to start,” join the Circle here:

Nick Lester is a certified bike nerd, in the best way possible. Listen as he describes his findings after spending over 6 years digging into the science of MTB data acquisition.

Join us on an unscripted, unaffiliated podcast journey where we discuss various hot takes from the Loudenvielle DH World Cup, risk vs. reward in DH racing, the Hot Laps event in Washington, how to hit berms better, why Enduro World Cups are dying a slow death and why that doesn't actually matter for the sport of enduro, and a bunch of other MTB-related nonsense. Enjoy! Bikes' Unaffiliated forum conversation 

Olly Wilkins is in Minakami, Japan for a special bonus episode of The Ride Companion with MTBJapan founder Nathan Bennett. Nathan moved from New Zealand to Japan 30 years ago and has spent decades building, clearing and guiding mountain bike trails in one of the most unique riding destinations in the world. In this episode, Olly and Nathan talk about the hidden MTB scene in Japan, why the dirt and terrain are so good, the famous "halfpipe"/bobsleigh-style trails, Japanese trail culture, secret riding spots, trail access, language barriers, moving to Japan, and why Minakami might be one of mountain biking's best kept secrets. Find out more about Nathan and MTBJapan: mtbjapan.com Episode Sponsors:- - Compex → 20% off with code THERIDECOMPANION: compex.com/uk/ Get early access & ad-free episodes → https://www.patreon.com/theridecompanion You can also support our long term partners: Marin Bikes → marinbikes.com/gb Focus Bikes → focus-bikes.com SRAM: sram.com/en/sram adidas FiveTen: adidas.co.uk/five_ten invisiFrame: 15% off with code REFRESHANDRIDE at invisiframe.co.uk Troy Lee Designs → 10% off with code theridecompanion at saddleback.avln.me/c/OzduCWvjtcOr Manta Sleep → 10% off with code theridecompanion tinyurl.com/theridecompanion HUEL → 15% off with code RIDE: huel.com/ Mudhugger → Get 10% off with code ridecompanion10 at themudhugger.co.uk Compex → 20% off with code THERIDECOMPANION: compex.com/uk/ Igloo → igloocoolers.com/ Kecks → https://kecks.co.uk use code THERIDECOMPANION for 10% off Feedback Sports: feedbacksports.com WORX → 15% off with code THERIDECOMPANION at uk.worx.com HKT Products → 10% off with code PODCAST at hktproducts.co.uk Follow The Ride Companion Instagram @theridecompanion YouTube @TheRideCompanion Olly Wilkins Instagram @odub_23 YouTube @owilkins23 YouTube clips and BTS channel @moreridecompanion Get official Ride Companion merch, find old episodes and more theridecompanion.co.uk

Hannah Simms is on the show today! Hannah races gravel and MTB for Kona Bikes and The Easton Overland Team. And as impressive as she is on the bike, she is equally impressive in her work on the events and marketing side of things for Anything Goes Event Series who puts on our hometown race, The Fernie Gravel Grind. If you've done this race, you already know how special it is and no, it's not just because of the party! This was a really cool conversation that drifted from elite competition to mindset to events and back and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Oh and if you fancy riding bikes with us and many others in the Tactic community, consider joining us in Fernie in July to take on the Fernie Gravel Grind! You can find more on that race here: https://anythinggoeseventseries.com/

Today on the podcast, Jared, Jeff & Tydeman chat about some recent rides and Jeff's new bike build before debating a few topics in a new segment we're calling "how it aged" to see if certain trends in the MTB world aged like milk, or if they aged like wine. Then we get into a couple of listener questions where one listener is wondering if his bike is dated enough to justify a new rig, plus how to select the perfect tire for your bike and more. Tune in! Our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCczlFdoHUMcFJuHUeZf9b_Q Worldwide Cyclery YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZoC1sIG-vVtLsJDSbeYyw Worldwide Cyclery Instagram: www.instagram.com/worldwidecyclery/ MTB Podcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/mtbpodcast/ Submit any and all questions to podcast@worldwidecyclery.com Join us on epic mountain bike trips that you will never forget. Grab $250 off any All Mountain Rides trip by just mentioning WWC: https://worldwidecyclery.com/blogs/worldwide-cyclery-blog/all-mountain-rides-all-inclusive-mountain-bike-guided-trips-w-worldwide-cyclery-crew