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Everything you need to know about this cruiser-based, crowd-sourced, social app. We rely on it every day! Summary When you've arrived at a new anchorage, how do you figure out how to find necessities? Especially if you're out of range of The Boat Galley cruising guides? After all, there are places where cruising guides don't exist. Luckily I have a great resource to share.  Cruising is more than dolphins and beautiful sunsets. Sometimes, you gotta get stuff done, like buying groceries or diesel. Or maybe you're just craving a restaurant meal or want a fun day off the boat.  You have a few options for finding information. You can read guides and hope the information isn't out of date. You can review Google Maps. You can even dinghy around to other boaters and ask. They're all helpful resources. And the last might even introduce you to a new friend. We rely on the app NoForeignLand.com. No information is hidden behind a paywall. There are no pop-up ads. You can support them on Patreon. But they don't sell user's information. Social features include tracking other boats. Information is provided by cruisers for cruisers. One feature even allows you to call for information from others directly on the app. Created by cruisers for cruisers, the information is relevant to our needs. I highly recommend it, no matter where you're traveling. For more details, listen to the full podcast or check out No Foreign Land - An Excellent Resource for Cruisers. Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://theboatgalley.com/newsletter-signup-2 Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links):  NoForeignLand - https://www.noforeignland.com   Boat Galley Cruising Guides -  https://products.theboatgalley.com/collections/quick-reference-guides  Nica email - nica@fit2sail.com Carolyn email - carolyn@theboatgalley.com Today's episode of The Boat Galley Podcast is sponsored by MantusMarine.com, maker of the Mantus anchor, now available in models with and without a roll bar. Proven to set reliably in the most challenging bottoms, the Mantus anchor digs like no other, making anchoring safer and boating more enjoyable. Mantus Marine brings to market practical, durable and affordable marine products, including: anchoring gear, scuba diving accessories, and rechargeable waterproof headlamp for hands-free lighting and solar charging Navigation light. Visit MantusMarine.com and see for yourself! Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig      

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Distilling a 4200-mile Pacific passage into memorable sound bites isn't easy. But certain experiences definitely stand out. Here are some favorite moments from our 33 days at sea. Summary  Sitting in a rolling anchorage is a great time to review Pacific passage highlights. After 32 days at sea and 8 hours heaving to so we could anchor during daylight there are so many epic experiences to reflect on. On our passage, I wrote daily emails. Follow the link below for access to all of them. They include observations of conditions and the moon and stars. But here, I'm just focusing on the highlights. One major highlight was crossing the Equator. Why should crossing an imaginary line feel so momentous? I don't know. But talking to other cruisers, I know we're not alone.  We also saw an epic pod of commuting dolphins. I say commuting because they didn't play in the bow but kept moving. Other wildlife included a visiting bird, determined to be a swallowtail gull.  Near the equator, the moon rises as the sun is setting. So we could see the sun going down over our bow as the moon rose over our transom.  Before the seas became rough, we caught a large mahi-mahi that kept us fed for two days.  While not a highlight, the chafe of our main halyard added some excitement to the passage. Using the topping lift to carry the main was a temporary fix until we used it as a messenger line to secure a replacement halyard.  Other highlights included ticking off milestones--our first 1000 miles and crossing the equator. I enjoyed watching our self-steering unit (we called it Larry) do its work.  Of course, even routines are momentous underway, including our traditional Sunday pancake breakfast. With 30 knots of wind, it was exciting. But it was a good reminder of how we're adjusting our ideas about acceptable conditions.  We completed our passage of over 3000 miles at 5.5 knots on average, faster than many cruisers on boats longer than our 28-foot Calypso. In the end, we were generally comfortable, ate well, and got enough rest. I hope to see you in an anchorage. Look for Calypso. And check out the links to find pictures and more details of our passage. Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://theboatgalley.com/newsletter-signup-2  Links:   The Boat Galley Cruising Guides - https://products.theboatgalley.com/collections/quick-reference-guides  Daily Emails - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Ffv_dDmAQiqo013OHaZPhUpQJbkQx5b3?usp=sharing  More Details & Photos - https://www.fit2sail.com/countdown-to-cruising/2025/4/11/highlights-from-a-pacific-passage   Nica email - nica@fit2sail.com Carolyn email - carolyn@theboatgalley.com Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig    

Distilling a 4200-mile Pacific passage into memorable sound bites isn't easy. But certain experiences definitely stand out. Here are some favorite moments from our 33 days at sea. Summary  Sitting in a rolling anchorage is a great time to review Pacific passage highlights. After 32 days at sea and 8 hours heaving to so we could anchor during daylight there are so many epic experiences to reflect on. On our passage, I wrote daily emails. Follow the link below for access to all of them. They include observations of conditions and the moon and stars. But here, I'm just focusing on the highlights. One major highlight was crossing the Equator. Why should crossing an imaginary line feel so momentous? I don't know. But talking to other cruisers, I know we're not alone.  We also saw an epic pod of commuting dolphins. I say commuting because they didn't play in the bow but kept moving. Other wildlife included a visiting bird, determined to be a swallowtail gull.  Near the equator, the moon rises as the sun is setting. So we could see the sun going down over our bow as the moon rose over our transom.  Before the seas became rough, we caught a large mahi-mahi that kept us fed for two days.  While not a highlight, the chafe of our main halyard added some excitement to the passage. Using the topping lift to carry the main was a temporary fix until we used it as a messenger line to secure a replacement halyard.  Other highlights included ticking off milestones--our first 1000 miles and crossing the equator. I enjoyed watching our self-steering unit (we called it Larry) do its work.  Of course, even routines are momentous underway, including our traditional Sunday pancake breakfast. With 30 knots of wind, it was exciting. But it was a good reminder of how we're adjusting our ideas about acceptable conditions.  We completed our passage of over 3000 miles at 5.5 knots on average, faster than many cruisers on boats longer than our 28-foot Calypso. In the end, we were generally comfortable, ate well, and got enough rest. I hope to see you in an anchorage. Look for Calypso. And check out the links to find pictures and more details of our passage. Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://theboatgalley.com/newsletter-signup-2  Links:   The Boat Galley Cruising Guides - https://products.theboatgalley.com/collections/quick-reference-guides  Daily Emails - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Ffv_dDmAQiqo013OHaZPhUpQJbkQx5b3?usp=sharing  More Details & Photos - https://www.fit2sail.com/countdown-to-cruising/2025/4/11/highlights-from-a-pacific-passage   Nica email - nica@fit2sail.com Carolyn email - carolyn@theboatgalley.com Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig    

Samantha Humphrey was a brilliant, funny, and empathetic child taken far too soon. Who would want to harm her?It was the day after Thanksgiving, 2022, when 14-year-old Samantha went missing in Schenectady, NY.  For 3 months, New York State Police worked with various search & rescue organizations to look for the child in and around the last area she was seen - Riverside Park & The Mohawk River.  Meanwhile, a heartbroken family was putting the pieces together to figure out why Samantha left late in the night to meet someone at Riverside Park. Join Dawn as she sits down with Samantha's father, Jeff, and her aunt, Nica as they share this heartbreaking story.There is currently a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. If you have any information about the murder of Samantha Humphrey, please contact the Schenectady County District Attorney, Robert Carney:518-388-4364If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence you can call:National Domestic Violence Hotline1-800-799-SAFEAll persons of interest and/or suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty. ***Method & Madness is researched, written, hosted, & produced by Dawn CateMusic by Tymur Khakimov from Pixabay***Get in Touch!:methodandmadnesspod@gmail.comCONNECT:InstagramTikTokDIVE INTO MORE:  MethodandMadnessPodcast.com***All sources are listed on the website, under each episode description.MethodandMadnessPodcast.comThank you for listening!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/method-madness--6241524/support.

Provisioning for a long passage is only one thing you have to do before setting out for distant shores. It's even more difficult when you're doing it in somewhere that's new to you. Here's how we managed the task on a 4-day timeline.  Summary We thought we had plenty of time to leisurely provision our boat before leaving for French Polynesia. We could focus on other boat tasks in the meantime. But receiving a visa ahead of time meant we had to get moving.  So, how do you provision for a long passage on a short timeline? And especially when it's in a place you're unfamiliar with? Although this wasn't a new activity, the short time meant efficiency trumped budget. We did not have time to travel all over the city to buy beans for ten cents less a can.  What helped me stay organized? Making a list focused on our needs for the passage and what would be expensive at our destination. Using the Internet to decide where to shop--would they have what we needed to be worth the trip? Keeping in mind how much we could carry at a time. And finally, buying fresh items last. I can't say I wasn't frazzled. But I got the job done. And in the time available.  Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): Provisioning Course - https://products.theboatgalley.com/products/provisioning-meal-planning-and-food-storage The Boat Galley Website - https://theboatgalley.com Nica email - nica@fit2sail.com Carolyn email - carolyn@theboatgalley.com Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://theboatgalley.com/newsletter-signup-2 Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig              

Provisioning for a long passage is only one thing you have to do before setting out for distant shores. It's even more difficult when you're doing it in somewhere that's new to you. Here's how we managed the task on a 4-day timeline.  Summary We thought we had plenty of time to leisurely provision our boat before leaving for French Polynesia. We could focus on other boat tasks in the meantime. But receiving a visa ahead of time meant we had to get moving.  So, how do you provision for a long passage on a short timeline? And especially when it's in a place you're unfamiliar with? Although this wasn't a new activity, the short time meant efficiency trumped budget. We did not have time to travel all over the city to buy beans for ten cents less a can.  What helped me stay organized? Making a list focused on our needs for the passage and what would be expensive at our destination. Using the Internet to decide where to shop--would they have what we needed to be worth the trip? Keeping in mind how much we could carry at a time. And finally, buying fresh items last. I can't say I wasn't frazzled. But I got the job done. And in the time available.  Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): Provisioning Course - https://products.theboatgalley.com/products/provisioning-meal-planning-and-food-storage The Boat Galley Website - https://theboatgalley.com Nica email - nica@fit2sail.com Carolyn email - carolyn@theboatgalley.com Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://theboatgalley.com/newsletter-signup-2 Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig              

n this episode, the Brad & Kevin discuss a wide range of topics centered on cycling culture and the evolving bike industry. They kick off with humorous anecdotes and personal stories, including one about a challenging burn day mishap. The conversation delves into the ups and downs of organizing and attending cycling events like the Mid-South, highlighting the unpredictable factors like weather and participant behavior that can impact these events. They also explore the challenges facing large bike brands like Trek and Specialized amid declining e-bike sales and discuss the potential for new business models, such as direct-to-consumer setups and mobile bike services. The episode wraps up with reflections on personal fitness goals, the benefits of integrating different forms of exercise, and the unifying culture of cycling.00:00 Introduction and Casual Banter01:40 Burn Day Story05:03 Weather and Storms06:24 Mid-South Event Challenges22:19 E-Bike Innovations and Market Trends36:30 Impact of COVID on Cycling Industry45:06 Brad's New Bike Delivery Idea47:05 Youth Cycling Growth and NICA's Impact52:46 Cycling Culture and Community57:05 Challenges in Organizing Cycling Events01:09:44 Personal Reflections on Cycling01:20:01 Plans for Episode 100

What are the food logistics for a Panama Canal transit? With the potential for an expensive food delivery bill on the line, we give you the best tips to avoid a real budget buster.  Summary When we hired an agent to help us navigate our transit through the Panama Canal, we got a lot of answers. But the requirements for feeding the advisor who boarded to help us through the locks were vague. And we found little information on blogs and websites by fellow cruisers. So these are the requirements for ensuring the advisor's comfort. And how we dealt with them. You must provide for the comfort of your advisor. This includes the availability of shade, a toilet, sealed water bottles, and hot meals. In addition, your advisor can arrange food delivery if they are dissatisfied with your offerings.  The key was to prepare ahead as much as possible and to be flexible. I recommend offering options to the advisor. And, of course, snacks and coffee are always welcome.  The podcast offers more details of how we managed to feed the agent during our canal transit. Or, if you prefer to read, follow the podcast link at The Boat Galley website for a link to a blog post with pictures.  Links:   Pasta with Beans and Garlic Recipe - https://www.fit2sail.com/countdown-to-cruising/pastagarlicbeans   Canal Agent Erick Galvez - https://www.centenarioconsulting.com  The Boat Galley - https://theboatgalley.com    Nica email - nica@fit2sail.com  Carolyn email - carolyn@theboatgalley.com Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://theboatgalley.com/newsletter-signup-2 Today's episode is sponsored by Roam Devices. Their Marine Monitor is a premium boat monitoring system that allows you to stay informed with what's happening on your boat while you're ashore for just $349 and $5 per month. Never be caught off guard by a failing battery or burnt-out bilge pump —Your boat will text you as soon as anything starts going wrong! The Roam Devices app shows a real-time view of your boat's status and location with an awesome built in remote anchor alarm. RoamDevices.com - never worry about your boat from afar again. Use coupon code BOATGALLEY for an exclusive 5% discount.  Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig      

What are the food logistics for a Panama Canal transit? With the potential for an expensive food delivery bill on the line, we give you the best tips to avoid a real budget buster.  Summary When we hired an agent to help us navigate our transit through the Panama Canal, we got a lot of answers. But the requirements for feeding the advisor who boarded to help us through the locks were vague. And we found little information on blogs and websites by fellow cruisers. So these are the requirements for ensuring the advisor's comfort. And how we dealt with them. You must provide for the comfort of your advisor. This includes the availability of shade, a toilet, sealed water bottles, and hot meals. In addition, your advisor can arrange food delivery if they are dissatisfied with your offerings.  The key was to prepare ahead as much as possible and to be flexible. I recommend offering options to the advisor. And, of course, snacks and coffee are always welcome.  The podcast offers more details of how we managed to feed the agent during our canal transit. Or, if you prefer to read, follow the podcast link at The Boat Galley website for a link to a blog post with pictures.  Links:   Pasta with Beans and Garlic Recipe - https://www.fit2sail.com/countdown-to-cruising/pastagarlicbeans   Canal Agent Erick Galvez - https://www.centenarioconsulting.com  The Boat Galley - https://theboatgalley.com    Nica email - nica@fit2sail.com  Carolyn email - carolyn@theboatgalley.com Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://theboatgalley.com/newsletter-signup-2 Today's episode is sponsored by Roam Devices. Their Marine Monitor is a premium boat monitoring system that allows you to stay informed with what's happening on your boat while you're ashore for just $349 and $5 per month. Never be caught off guard by a failing battery or burnt-out bilge pump —Your boat will text you as soon as anything starts going wrong! The Roam Devices app shows a real-time view of your boat's status and location with an awesome built in remote anchor alarm. RoamDevices.com - never worry about your boat from afar again. Use coupon code BOATGALLEY for an exclusive 5% discount.  Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig      

The Lowdown:iOS 18.3.2 bug updateDoes Siri need to “get it together?”Apple Invites sours Nica's birthday2nd String:Google starts tracking ALL devicesFor The Culture:Invest In SpillThe Hookup:How To Use Siri to take quick notesPlease visit website for show links

The Grimoire of Familiar Killers is back for another season, and things are messier than ever!

Send us a textDr. Martin Katz is originally from South Africa and has practiced medicine in Virginia for over 20 years. He is passionate about helping patients embrace life and pursue health.Dr. Katz is double board certified in sports and family medicine, a co-founder of a successful supplement company, a locally and nationally sought after physician, and medical director of NICA mountain bike racing in Virginia.Dr. Katz got his second board certification in Sports Medicine after getting somewhat burned out in primary care due to the lack of “health care”.In addition, he co-owns a supplement company called Mara-Labs, creating biologically relevant supplement that have been scientifically proven to improve cellular health.He is the author of the children's book Making a Magnificent You!, which offers parents a fun and light hearted way to introduce healthy eating to their children.  Its vibrant colors and engaging characters attract young minds, but it's the health conscience message that parents will love!Find Dr. Martin Katz at-https://advancewellnessandlongevity.com/https://martinkatzmd.com/Amazon- Making a Magnificent You!Mara-LabsFind Boundless Body at- myboundlessbody.com Book a session with us here!

Moving onto a boat is one thing. Starting to cruise is another. And both have steep learning curves. Nica and Carolyn suggest tips for getting out of your comfort zone when making these big life changes.  Summary Moving onto a boat and beginning cruising has a steep learning curve. It's not just beaches and cocktails. The challenges of living on a boat include adapting to small spaces, difficult storage options, lack of climate control, and providing your own electricity and water. So how do you cope?  Admit that you feel uncomfortable Find support from others Break learning into small steps by figuring out living on a boat in a marina before setting off One piece of advice from fellow cruiser and Boat Galley team member Katherine Gonzalez is to consider which of your land-based talents will benefit you in the new setting aboard. By breaking the learning into manageable steps and relying on the great cruising community, you'll enlarge your comfort zone in no time.  Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): The Co-Captain's Log by Katherine Gonzalez (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/3DrtxiK The Boat Galley - https://theboatgalley.com  Nica email - nica@fit2sail.com Carolyn email - carolyn@theboatgalley.com Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://theboatgalley.com/newsletter-signup-2 Today's episode of The Boat Galley Podcast is sponsored by MantusMarine.com, maker of the Mantus anchor, now available in models with and without a roll bar. Proven to set reliably in the most challenging bottoms, the Mantus anchor digs like no other, making anchoring safer and boating more enjoyable. Mantus Marine brings to market practical, durable and affordable marine products, including: anchoring gear, scuba diving accessories, and rechargeable waterproof headlamp for hands-free lighting and solar charging Navigation light. Visit MantusMarine.com and see for yourself! Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig        

Moving onto a boat is one thing. Starting to cruise is another. And both have steep learning curves. Nica and Carolyn suggest tips for getting out of your comfort zone when making these big life changes.  Summary Moving onto a boat and beginning cruising has a steep learning curve. It's not just beaches and cocktails. The challenges of living on a boat include adapting to small spaces, difficult storage options, lack of climate control, and providing your own electricity and water. So how do you cope?  Admit that you feel uncomfortable Find support from others Break learning into small steps by figuring out living on a boat in a marina before setting off One piece of advice from fellow cruiser and Boat Galley team member Katherine Gonzalez is to consider which of your land-based talents will benefit you in the new setting aboard. By breaking the learning into manageable steps and relying on the great cruising community, you'll enlarge your comfort zone in no time.  Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): The Co-Captain's Log by Katherine Gonzalez (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/3DrtxiK The Boat Galley - https://theboatgalley.com  Nica email - nica@fit2sail.com Carolyn email - carolyn@theboatgalley.com Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://theboatgalley.com/newsletter-signup-2 Today's episode of The Boat Galley Podcast is sponsored by MantusMarine.com, maker of the Mantus anchor, now available in models with and without a roll bar. Proven to set reliably in the most challenging bottoms, the Mantus anchor digs like no other, making anchoring safer and boating more enjoyable. Mantus Marine brings to market practical, durable and affordable marine products, including: anchoring gear, scuba diving accessories, and rechargeable waterproof headlamp for hands-free lighting and solar charging Navigation light. Visit MantusMarine.com and see for yourself! Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig        

The Jazz Session No.403 from RaidersBroadcast.com as aired in February 2025, featuring 2015 electro-jazz album “This Is Not A Miracle”, from the excellently named ‘Food'. TRACK LISTING: Belleville - Django Reinhardt; Take the "A" Train - George Benson; Spiral - The Crusaders; Books & Water - Ian Dury & The Blockheads; Sinking Gardens of Babylon - Food; Death of Niger - Food; Straight, No Chaser - Oscar Peterson; Nica's Dream - Art Farmer; Karner Blue - Joshua Jaswon Octet; Keo - Fat-Suit; Old-Fashioned Love - Bechet-Mezzrow Feetwarmers; The Chase - Dexter Gordon & Wardell Gray; Gammal Bröllopsmarsch - Jan Johansson; Children's Songs Addendum - Chick Corea, w. Ida Kavafian, Fred Sherry; Without the Laws - Food; This is Not a Miracle - Food; My Funny Valentine - Chet Baker; You're My Everything  - Freddie Hubbard; Clockmaker  - The Impossible Gentlemen; Son of Mr. Green Genes - Frank Zappa.

Taking a 28' sailboat from the Atlantic to the Pacific takes some doing! Nica gives the first hand account transiting the Panama Canal, one of the world's most iconic waterways. Summary Yes, transiting the Panama Canal in a small sailboat involves logistics, paperwork, and lots of money. But it's also a unique visual and emotional experience. Completing the arrangements for a transit as an individual is easier now than it was a few years ago. The canal authority, for example, now accepts electronic payments. And no longer sends an agent out to measure your boat. Even so, we opted to hire an agent to make the process smoother for us. And we're convinced it was a good choice. Just renting the necessary lines and fenders removed a great deal of stress from the process.  We did a two-day passage paired with another pleasure craft and a commercial vessel. And the expererience, the history, and the lush views made it an event we'll never forget. Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): The Path Between the Seas by David McCullough (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/41mUUTp Erick Galvez (agent) - https://www.centenarioconsulting.com/  Nica's Video about the Transit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTRbHJFz6Uc   Nica email - nica@fit2sail.com Carolyn email - carolyn@theboatgalley.com Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://theboatgalley.com/newsletter-signup-2 Today's episode of The Boat Galley Podcast is sponsored by MantusMarine.com, maker of the Mantus anchor, now available in models with and without a roll bar. Proven to set reliably in the most challenging bottoms, the Mantus anchor digs like no other, making anchoring safer and boating more enjoyable. Mantus Marine brings to market practical, durable and affordable marine products, including: anchoring gear, scuba diving accessories, and rechargeable waterproof headlamp for hands-free lighting and solar charging Navigation light. Visit MantusMarine.com and see for yourself! Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig          

Taking a 28' sailboat from the Atlantic to the Pacific takes some doing! Nica gives the first hand account transiting the Panama Canal, one of the world's most iconic waterways. Summary Yes, transiting the Panama Canal in a small sailboat involves logistics, paperwork, and lots of money. But it's also a unique visual and emotional experience. Completing the arrangements for a transit as an individual is easier now than it was a few years ago. The canal authority, for example, now accepts electronic payments. And no longer sends an agent out to measure your boat. Even so, we opted to hire an agent to make the process smoother for us. And we're convinced it was a good choice. Just renting the necessary lines and fenders removed a great deal of stress from the process.  We did a two-day passage paired with another pleasure craft and a commercial vessel. And the expererience, the history, and the lush views made it an event we'll never forget. Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): The Path Between the Seas by David McCullough (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/41mUUTp Erick Galvez (agent) - https://www.centenarioconsulting.com/  Nica's Video about the Transit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTRbHJFz6Uc   Nica email - nica@fit2sail.com Carolyn email - carolyn@theboatgalley.com Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://theboatgalley.com/newsletter-signup-2 Today's episode of The Boat Galley Podcast is sponsored by MantusMarine.com, maker of the Mantus anchor, now available in models with and without a roll bar. Proven to set reliably in the most challenging bottoms, the Mantus anchor digs like no other, making anchoring safer and boating more enjoyable. Mantus Marine brings to market practical, durable and affordable marine products, including: anchoring gear, scuba diving accessories, and rechargeable waterproof headlamp for hands-free lighting and solar charging Navigation light. Visit MantusMarine.com and see for yourself! Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig          

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A little background on the voices you hear each week in a rare joint podcast where we ask each other questions about our cruising, our boats, and why we got into podcasting together. Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links):  Nica bio -  https://www.fit2sail.com/about-nica   About Nica's boats - https://www.fit2sail.com/about-the-boat   About Carolyn - https://products.theboatgalley.com/pages/about-us  Lin Pardey and her Books (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/4g59nby Nica email - nica@fit2sail.com Carolyn email - carolyn@theboatgalley.com Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://bit.ly/3YBkvpE Today's episode of The Boat Galley Podcast is sponsored by MantusMarine.com, maker of the Mantus anchor, now available in models with and without a roll bar. Proven to set reliably in the most challenging bottoms, the Mantus anchor digs like no other, making anchoring safer and boating more enjoyable. Mantus Marine brings to market practical, durable and affordable marine products, including: anchoring gear, scuba diving accessories, and rechargeable waterproof headlamp for hands-free lighting and solar charging Navigation light. Visit MantusMarine.com and see for yourself! Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig          

The Lowdown2024 Predictions Recap - Scorecard: Terrance 4/4 | Nica 0/52025 Predictions RundownPlease visit website for show links

Send us a textIn this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Amanda Carey, President of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA), to explore the powerful ways NICA and local bike retailers can work together to inspire and support the next generation of cyclists.NICA's programs are bringing thousands of youth into the sport, and this conversation will give bike shop owners a deeper understanding of how they can join this movement to grow ridership, drive in-store traffic, and build loyal relationships with young riders and their families.Support the show

Send us a textOver the holidays, we're bringing back our top 5 episodes of 2024, that we think deserve another listen. One of our most downloaded this year was our chat with professional cyclist Anna Yamauchi about her first season on the Grand Prix, navigating a Celiac diagnosis, and what excites her about her sport. Anna is such an exciting athlete to watch for 2025! We'll be back January 7 with all new episodes!Growing up in the mountains of Truckee, CA, time in the outdoors has always been central to Anna's life. As a former competitive skier, Anna also dabbled in multiple sports, playing 8 varsity highschool sports. Amongst all this, bikes have always been a part of Anna's life. In highschool she participated in a year of NICA racing, and would often ride bikes with family. But It wasn't really until the fall of 2021, with COVID lockdown and a long bike packing trip, that Anna began gravitating toward racing. In just a few years she's climbed the ranks of the pro field and is now a full time racer participating in the Lifetime Grand Prix and other Marathon MTB and gravel races. Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis and treatment.***Mentioned:InsideTracker Lab Testing: Use code NUTRITIONALREVOLUTION for 20% off: store.insidetracker.com/nutritionalrevolutionRacing soon? Book a free 15 minute call to see how we can help.Connect w/ Anna:IG: @yamaggucciStrava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/15764545Products Mentioned:Spring Energy Gels: https://amzn.to/498pNgONeverSecond Gels: https://amzn.to/4byVDVIFluid Hydration: https://amzn.to/4bCHE1aBonk Breakers Gluten Free: https://amzn.to/4bytzljBob's Red Mill Pancake Mix: https://amzn.to/3SFauVJUdi Brand Gluten Free: https://amzn.to/3SZnmrrJellyBelly Jelly Beans: https://amzn.to/3uwZ8v7Sour Mix: https://amzn.to/3uwOsfWSoda Mix: https://amzn.to/3HZ2Vo7Other Mentions:MORE NR New customers save 10% off all products on our website with the code NEWPOD10 If you would like to work with our practitioners, click here: https://nutritional-revolution.com/work-with-us/ Save 20% on all supplements at our trusted online source: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannell Join Nutritional Revolution's The Feed Club to get $20 off right away with an additional $20 Feed credit drop every 90 days.: https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolution Interested in blood testing? Use code NUTRITIONALREVOLUTION at InsideTracker for 10% off any test: store.insidetracker.com/nutritionalrevolution If you're interested in sponsoring Nutritional Revolution Podcast, shoot us an email at nutritionalrev@gmail.com.

Being able to help with a humanitarian mission is a joy. Learn how carrying boxes of supplies to the Bahamas for a non-profit made our recent crossing extra special.  Links:   Hope Fleet -  https://hopefleet.org  Nica email - nica@fit2sail.com Carolyn email - carolyn@theboatgalley.com Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://bit.ly/3YBkvpE Today's episode of The Boat Galley Podcast is sponsored by MantusMarine.com, maker of the Mantus anchor, now available in models with and without a roll bar. Proven to set reliably in the most challenging bottoms, the Mantus anchor digs like no other, making anchoring safer and boating more enjoyable. Mantus Marine brings to market practical, durable and affordable marine products, including: anchoring gear, scuba diving accessories, and rechargeable waterproof headlamp for hands-free lighting and solar charging Navigation light. Visit MantusMarine.com and see for yourself! Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig      

Kate Veronneau joins Second Nature to talk about Zwift's partnership with the Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift and the history of Zwift's involvement getting women on bikes and supporting athletes through programs like Zwift Academy.    Show Notes: Kate Veronneau: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateveronneau/ Bicycling article about Kate: https://www.bicycling.com/culture/a46030980/riders-of-the-year-star-kate-veronneau/ Zwift Academy: https://zwiftinsider.com/academy-winner/ Leah Thorvilson: https://www.instagram.com/leahthorvilson/ 2020 Virtual Tour de France: https://www.letour.fr/en/virtual-tour-de-france Off The Maap Series: https://www.zwift.com/offthemaap Zwift on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeOCqLG5Wy65aiENWfuFzUQ Zwift Ride (Hardware): https://www.zwift.com/zwift-ride-smart-bike Alison Jackson: https://www.instagram.com/aliactionjackson/ NICA: https://nationalmtb.org/ Watch The Femmes: https://zwiftinsider.com/wtf-2024/ Togethxr: https://www.togethxr.com/ Here For The Women's Race: https://www.hereforthewomensrace.com/   Join us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/second-nature-media Meet us on Slack: https://www.launchpass.com/second-nature Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secondnature.media Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.secondnature.media Subscribe to the YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@secondnaturemedia  

Leave fully topped off. You'll thank yourself if you do! A discussion of all the fluids we fill before leaving on a cruise.    Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): Water Jug Containers (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/3CUksyg Solar Shower (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/3CCCJA8 Diesel Jug Containers (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/497zYCY Propane Canisters - bit.ly/497N6rN Gasoline Jug Container (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/3OkrJtY Gloucester Fire & Water - https://thefirewatercompanyllc.com Nica email - nica@fit2sail.com Carolyn email - carolyn@theboatgalley.com Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://bit.ly/3YBkvpE This episode of The Boat Galley Podcast is sponsored by Marmara Imports.  Their hand loomed, fair trade, organic cotton Turkish towels are highly absorbent, dry quickly, fold flat and are soft and luxurious: perfect for life aboard!  Use coupon code Podcast10 for 10% off any order of $40 or more. Marmaraimports.com: more than a towel.   Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig            

The USA Women's national mountain bike team is absolutely stacked with talent. This week on we hear from Kristi who had the chance to sit down with two of its up and coming stars while visiting Bentonville this fall. Madigan (Maddie) Munro is a ski racer turned mountain bike phenom from Boulder, CO. She is currently signed with Trek Factory racing and will be making the jump from U23 to Elite on the World Cup circuit in 2025. Sofia Waite, of Golden, CO started her athletic career as a runner but quickly found her way to mountain biking through her local NICA program. Growing up racing against Maddie, Sofia has now signed with BH Coloma and is also racing as a U23 on the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup. The pair talks about the supportive dynamic throughout all of the women on the mountain bike national team, and how they are also becoming role models for the next generation of USA mountain bike athletes. They also fill us in on what life on the world cup circuit is like as they travel the world to race their bikes. Follow Maddie on Instagram @madigan.munroFollow Sofia on Instagram @sofiawaite Join the More Women More Miles community at https://www.girlsgonegravel.com/morewomenmoremiles

In this conversation, Owen Cole shares his journey as a mountain biker and coach, focusing on the unique challenges faced by student athletes in endurance sports. He discusses the importance of balancing training with school commitments, the significance of recovery, and the need for effective communication between coaches and athletes. Owen emphasizes the value of structured training, including intervals and skills development, while also addressing the dynamics of team practices. He offers insights into how young athletes can push their limits through racing and the importance of bike handling skills. The conversation concludes with Owen discussing training plans tailored for NICA racers and the adaptability of these plans to individual needs. Thanks, Owen! Find him on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/owenrcole/NICA Training plan: https://www.trainingpeaks.com/training-plans/cycling/mountain-biking/tp-510047/nica-mtb-training-plan Chapters: 00:00 Welcome 00:34 Owen's Background 03:23 Challenges of Training While in School 08:02 Structuring Training for Young Athletes 14:00 Balancing Team Practices and Individual Training 19:06 Skills vs. Power in Mountain Biking 25:24 Group Rides for Skill Development 26:43 The NICA Training Plan 28:48 Listening to Your Body & Customizing Plans

Finding the right food to make it a celebration underway. Making a meat-centered Thanksgiving with no freezer takes some planning. Here's how we'll do it. Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): ARB Fridge/Freezer (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/4fF2zSa Roasting Pan (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/4eqz9q5 Nica email - nica@fit2sail.com Carolyn email - carolyn@theboatgalley.com Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://bit.ly/3YBkvpE The Boat Galley podcast is sponsored by FastSeas.com. Plan your next passage using FastSeas.com. Whether you are after speed or comfort, FastSeas will find the optimum route to your destination. FastSeas - making weather routing simple. Use coupon code GALLEY for an exclusive 10% discount. Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig              

Join host Nat Ross as he welcomes USA Cycling mountain bikers Brayden Johnson, Sofia Waite, and Madigan Munro to Bentonville, Arkansas. These elite mountain bikers share their journeys from NICA leagues to winning World Championship gold, discuss balancing academics with athletics, and reveal what makes Bentonville's trails ideal for world-class training. Whether you're a cycling enthusiast or new to the sport, this episode offers inspiration and insights into the growing mountain biking scene in Bentonville and beyond.You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, CastBox, Podcast Casts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Podcast Addict. Find us at visitbentonville.com and subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn.

This week John considers evolution and extinction as viewed through the lens of bikes and e-bikes. And he asks, “Will bikes survive?” Patrick discusses his experience at a retreat for NICA coaches. Show links: Shimano Deoere XT Trail Pedals

We cover one of the greatest films of all time (animated or not!), Lord and Miller's Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse! Joining us in his first appearance on the pod is a true artist and technical expert, an editor who has worked on Lucasfilm Animation's Clone Wars, The Bad Batch, and Tales of the Jedi: Nicolas Anastassiou. Nica tells us about what he learned working directly with George Lucas on The Clone Wars about telling stories and pushing boundaries. Amazing discussion! Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:24:44) Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Roundtable (00:37:26) Your Letters (01:48:40) Notes and Links Check out Escape Hatch Merch! Our all new collection of swag is available now and every order includes a free Cameo style shoutout from Haitch or Jason. Browse our collection now. Join the Escape Hatch Discord Server! Hang out with Haitch, Jason, and other friends of the pod. Check out the invite here. Escape Hatch is a TAPEDECK Podcasts Jawn! Escape Hatch is a member of TAPEDECK Podcasts, alongside: 70mm (a podcast for film lovers), Bat & Spider (low rent horror and exploitation films), The Letterboxd Show (Official Podcast from Letterboxd), Cinenauts (exploring the Criterion Collection), Lost Light (Transformers, wrestling, and more), and Will Run For (obsessed with running). Check these pods out!. See the movies we've watched and are going to watch on Letterboxd Escape Hatch's Breaking Dune News Twitter list Rate and review the podcast to help others discover it, and let us know what you think of the show at letters@escapehatchpod.com or leave us a voicemail at +1-415-534-5211. Follow @escapehatchpod on Twitter and Instagram. Music by Scott Fritz and Who'z the Boss Music. Cover art by ctcher. Edited and produced by Haitch. Escape Hatch is a production of Haitch Industries.

Bienvenidos a un nuevo Spaces en directo desde Twitter. Hoy vamos a ponernos en plan esotérico, para intentar explicar algunos de los misterios más escondidos y a la vez más a la vista de todos los tiempos. La energia que supuestamente recorre nuestros centros energéticos o chakras con k de kilo. Según la doctrina hinduista, los chakras son centros de energía inconmensurable y no medible mediante la tecnologia actual situados en el cuerpo humano. Y digo lo de k de kilo porque en castellano la RAE define a chacra con ce como Alquería o granja. Me pregunto si este nombre no estará relacionado con la granja humana de la que hablaba Freixedo. Si está por ahi Puntal de dios le aconsejo que cierre los oídos ya que vamos a utilizar algún texto de una persona que sigue a masones y magos negros como Manly Palmer Hall. Seguidor y propagador de las ideas de la también satanista Helena Blavatsky, también conocida como Madame Blavatsky. Le hablaré sobre los misterios mitríacos y nórdicos apoyandome en una traducción de un hilo de @AmurakaHidden del mismo nombre. Hall escribe: "Para el ocultista, el NACIMIENTO es la MUERTE y la MUERTE es el DESPERTAR. Los antiguos místicos enseñaban que nacer en el mundo físico era entrar en una TUMBA, porque ningún otro plano de la naturaleza es tan insensible y limitado como la Tierra”. "El TIEMPO y la DISTANCIA eran barrotes que encadenaban al alma a un entorno estrecho. El calor y el frío atormentaban al alma, la edad la privaba de sus facultades y la VIDA del hombre no era más que una preparación para la MUERTE.” Esto es interesante, ya que Hall continúa: "Los Misterios enseñaban que durante los grados superiores de iniciación los mismos dioses participaban en la instrucción de los candidatos o al menos estaban presentes, lo que era en sí mismo una bendición”. "Como las deidades habitaban en los mundos invisibles y sólo venían en sus cuerpos espirituales, era imposible para el neófito reconocerlas sin la ayuda de drogas que estimulaban el centro clarividente de su conciencia (probablemente la glándula pineal)”. "Muchos iniciados en los antiguos Misterios afirmaron enfáticamente que habían conversado con los inmortales y habían contemplado a los dioses". Hall escribe: "Los misterios nórdicos se daban en nueve cámaras o cavernas, y el candidato avanzaba a través de ellas en orden secuencial”. "Estas cámaras de iniciación representaban las nueve esferas en las que los Drottars dividían el Universo”. El inframundo azteca, Mictlan, constaba de NUEVE niveles distintos. Hoy en día, los rituales de iniciación suelen realizarse en CUEVAS o LUGARES DE OSCURIDAD. Esto proviene de los Misterios Nórdicos y Mitriacos. Mucha gente ha visto los rituales de la Muerte Simulada donde el Candidato es levantado por el Agarre de la Pata del León que, también, proviene del Mitraísmo. La Cueva de la Natividad de Jesús fue, también según Hall, un Ritual de Iniciación Oculta, los Tres Reyes Magos eran Adeptos Espirituales. WL Wilmshurst dice: "Los 'pastores que cuidaban sus rebaños' en el momento de la Natividad no eran rústicos ni granjeros, sino adeptos espirituales a cargo de grupos de iniciados". Los Misterios Mitriacos se realizaban en Cavernas Subterráneas conocidas como Mitreos, Templos Mitraicos Ocultos. Las catacumbas cristianas y los hipogeos o Mitreos de culto a Mitra estuvieron juntas durante por lo menos 300 años y lógicamente se produjo una colusión entre ambas religiones. En estas Cavernas Subterráneas, conocidas como Mitreos, los Iniciados serían conducidos de la Oscuridad a la LUZ. De la oscuridad a la LUZ MASÓNICA. Porfirio, en su Caverna de las Ninfas, afirma que Zaratustra (Zoroastro) fue el primero en consagrar una cueva al culto del Único Dios Verdadero, porque una caverna era un símbolo de la tierra, o del mundo inferior de las tinieblas. "Estas cuevas estaban adornadas con los signos del Zodíaco, Cáncer y Capricornio. Los solsticios de verano e invierno eran visibles, como las puertas de las almas que descendían a esta vida, o salían de ella en su ascenso hacia los Dioses; Cáncer era la puerta del Descenso, Capricornio, la del Ascenso”. Esto tiene que ver con los solsticios de verano e invierno que se venian representando en la llamada rueda de los años o de culto a Baal. Donde la celebración de Yule es en torno al 20-23 de diciembre y la de Midsummer entre el 19 y 23 de junio. Tanto el trópico de Cáncer como el trópico de Capricornio tienen una relación directa con el solsticio de verano, pues ambos son la línea imaginaria en la Tierra en la que los rayos del Sol son completamente verticales en el instante del solsticio, es decir, cuando el Sol se encontrará exactamente en el centro de la esfera de cielo visible cuando se produzca el solsticio y, por tanto, la sombra de cualquier objeto tendrá la componente longitudinal nula en dicha línea. Esto ocurre una sola vez al año por cada hemisferio, y también la igualdad en tiempo entre el día y la noche. Al hemisferio norte le corresponde el trópico de Cáncer y al hemisferio sur, el trópico de Capricornio. Hall concluye: "En el antiguo sistema de iniciación, el iniciado (o buscador) debe pasar por un SEGUNDO NACIMIENTO, y aquellos que alcanzaban este estado exaltado eran conocidos a partir de entonces como "Los Dos Veces Nacidos". Sólo aquel que ha nacido de nuevo puede comprender los misterios del cielo”. "Este nuevo nacimiento, sin embargo, no se logra simplemente uniéndose a una secta. Debe ganarse personalmente mediante una regeneración completa del carácter y la conducta." Así como un Fénix RENACE de las Cenizas, lo mismo ocurre con el Iniciado. Hall dice: "En los Misterios, a los iniciados se les llamaba fénix u hombres nacidos de nuevo, porque así como el nacimiento físico da al hombre conciencia en el mundo físico, así también el neófito, después de nueve grados en el vientre de los Misterios, nacía en una conciencia de lo Espiritual”. “Este es el misterio de la iniciación al que se refirió Cristo cuando dijo: “El que no naciere de nuevo no puede ver el reino de Dios”. El Fénix es un símbolo apropiado de esta verdad espiritual”. La Kundalini despierta sube por las 33 Vértebras, la Escalera de Jacob, la Columna Vertebral, pasa por los Siete Arcángeles hasta llegar y reunirse con el TRONO de Dios. Hay 33 vértebras en total. La palabra Elohim se utiliza 33 veces en Génesis. 33 años en la vida de Jesús. 33 grados en la Masonería. En el cuerpo humano, el Fuego Divino se arrastra como una serpiente por el Árbol de la Vida, la Médula Espinal o la Escalera de Jacob. Hay Siete Vértebras Cervicales en la Columna Superior que se asemejan a las Alas de un Ángel. Estos son los Siete Arcángeles que guardan la CIMA de la Escalera de Jacob, el Cerebro. En el mitraísmo, existían siete niveles de iniciación, que pueden estar relacionados con los siete planetas de la astronomía de la época (Luna, Mercurio, Venus, Sol, Marte, Júpiter y Saturno). La mayoría de los miembros llegaban únicamente, hasta el cuarto grado (leo) y solo unos escogidos accedían a los rangos superiores. Los niveles, conocidos gracias a un texto de San Jerónimo que confirman varias inscripciones, eran los siguientes: Corax (cuervo); Cryphius (oculto) o Nymphus (esposo); Miles (soldado). Leo (león). Perses (persa); Heliodromus (emisario solar). Pater (padre). Sus atributos (el gorro frigio, la vara y el anillo) recuerdan a los del obispo cristiano. En los ritos, los iniciados llevaban máscaras de animales relativas a su nivel de iniciación y se dividían en dos grupos: los servidores, por debajo del grado de leo y los participantes, el resto. Siete Arcángeles, Siete Puertas Planetarias, Siete Metales Alquímicos. Siete colores del arco iris. Teseo, el héroe fundador de Atenas cuya acción más conocida fue la de derrotar al Minotauro del laberinto de Creta y evitar así el sacrificio de 7 doncellas y 7 jóvenes como tributo al rey Minos. Siete notas musicales. Por cierto el dibujo de la Harmonía musical es clavado a la tetraktys pitagórica. Se atribuye a Pitágoras el descubrimiento de la representación de los ritmos básicos de la música griega mediante las razones 1:2 como octava, 3:2 como quinta y 4:3 como cuarta. Así, los pitagóricos estimaban que el orden y la belleza lo daban esos cuatro primeros números cuya suma es diez, que consideraban el número perfecto. En el Cuerpo Humano, la Escalera de Jacob (la Médula Espinal) conduce al Cerebro Humano. El Cerebro Humano tiene Dos Hemisferios, el Boaz y el Jachim del Templo de Salomón. En el cerebro humano, así como existe el hemisferio izquierdo y el derecho, también existe la amígdala izquierda y la derecha. En la "Atanomia bíblica", estas son las dos Marías: María Magdalena y la Virgen María. Estas "Marías" representan el nacimiento físico y el segundo nacimiento, el nacimiento espiritual. Existe, también, el Tálamo izquierdo y derecho (el “Tammuz” babilónico, Hijo de Semíramis, la “María” babilónica), las glándulas PINEAL y PITUITARIA están centradas y no están ubicadas en cada hemisferio si no reflejándose una a la otra: una ARRIBA y la otra ABAJO. La representación de estas dos glándulas la podemos ver en el gorro que porta el dios egipcio Khnum o dios cabeza de cordero, el protector o enriquecedor de la naturaleza. La Anatomía del Cerebro es el origen de la alegoría esotérica del “Padre” que está ARRIBA y el “Hijo” que está ABAJO. Jesús nació en un pesebre, aunque también otras costumbres lo sitúan en una CUEVA utilizada como pesebre; ésta es verdaderamente la ‘Cueva de Brahman’ dentro de nuestro Cerebro. La 'Cueva de Brahman' es donde la Pineal y la Pituitaria son capaces de iluminarse como un Árbol de Navidad cuando la Energía Espiritual se transmuta por la ESCALERA DE JACOB como un FÉNIX RENACIDO, ¡un verdadero Milagro de Navidad! La “CUEVA DE BRAHMA” es la “CUEVA INTERNA” dentro del Cerebro, directamente encima de la Pineal, la Pituitaria, el Tálamo y el Hipotálamo. Este es el PALACIO DE CRISTAL Taoísta. El Palacio de CRISTO-EL, el Reino de los Cielos en el interior, el TERCER VENTRÍCULO, el Asiento de Jehová. "Los Misterios enseñan que el Tercer Ventrículo es la sede de JEHOVÁ en el cuerpo humano. Si bien su función es a través del SISTEMA GENERATIVO, su CENTRO DE CONCIENCIA como parte del espíritu del hombre se supone que está ubicado en un mar de éter azul llamado el VELO de ISIS.” Hall finaliza: “El velo de ISIS en el hombre se encuentra en el centro del seno frontal”. ………………………………………………………………………………………. La abadía de Westminster, famosa mundialmente, fue construida donde estaba el templo pagano de Apolo, el dios Romano. Algo que me conmocionó profundamente fue saber de la Piedra de Scone, o Piedra del Destino, también conocida como Piedra de la Coronación. Una piedra que ha sido utilizada por todos los reyes escoceses y que también fue utilizada en la coronación de la reina de Inglaterra Isabel II, por cierto a pesar de sufrir muchos contratiempos ya que esta piedra fue supuestamente robada por unos estudiantes. ¿Qué tiene que ver todo esto de la piedra del destino con las líneas ley y los niveles de consciencia? Según la leyenda esta piedra es la piedra que hizo que se le apareciese a Jacob uno de los mas famosos dioses, Yahveh. El dios en el que sigue creyendo por cierto el pastor evangélico Rony Chaves que tiene uno de los pocos libros que hablan sobre estas lineas energéticas. Este Jacob soñó con una escalera por la que los ángeles ascendían y descendían del cielo. Vamos, lo que podría ser considerado un medio de comunicación interdimensional. La abadía de San Pedro y San Pablo en Bath, Inglaterra, incluye esculturas de ángeles que suben al cielo en dos escaleras de piedra. Concretamente son siete ángeles o mejor dicho, siete arcángeles. “[…]porque los ángeles no son todos iguales, sino que con arreglo a su condición están jerarquizados entre sí e integrados en tres grupos diferentes. Al primero de esos grupos damos el nombre de Epifanía, palabra que significa categoría máxima o superior; al segundo lo llamamos Hyperfanía, palabra que quiere decir categoría intermedia; al tercero lo designamos Hypofanía, que equivale a categoría inferior. […]Cada una de estas jerarquías consta de tres órdenes: a la primera de ellas, o Epifanía, pertenecen los serafines, querubines y tronos; a la segunda o Hyperfanía, según Dionisio, pertenecen las dominaciones, virtudes y las potestades; a la tercera o Hypofanía, también según Dionisio, pertenecen los principados, los arcángeles y los ángeles. Se da cierta semejanza entre la ordenación o disposición de los espíritus celestiales y la que existes entre los diferentes poderes terrenos.” Jacopo de la Vorágine, Leyenda Dorada, siglo XIII. En el articulo “Los Siete Arcángeles. Una iconografía al servicio del poder” de Cipriano García Hidalgo Villena leemos: “La tradición judía del Antiguo Testamento organizó a estos seres incorpóreos que, generalmente y comúnmente, llamamos ángeles, de la misma forma que estaba organizada la jerarquía babilónica, el gran imperio antiguo que influyó decisivamente en la concepción hebrea durante el periodo del exílio, que se data en el siglo VI a. C., la ordenación jerárquica de la corte celestial se inspiraba así en la tradición zoroástrica. En el libro sagrado del Avesta se recoge que, junto a la divinidad, se sitúan un consejo celestial de bienhechores inmortales formado por siete miembros y capitaneados por Ahura Mazda. El número siete es fundamental en la tradición numerológica oriental que se trasmitió también a occidente, pues es el número que aúna lo divino, formado por el número tres, con lo terrenal, que se corresponde con el cuatro. El problema es que los textos bíblicos, canónicamente aceptados por el cristianismo, sólo mencionan a tres arcángeles con nombre: Miguel, Gabriel y Rafael, que serán los arcángeles canónicos. Pero en los apócrifos aparecen muchísimos más nombres. El texto fundamental para la creación de la advocación de los siete arcángeles será el Libro de Enoch: “Me dijo Metatrón: Siete son los grandes príncipes, hermosos, temibles, maravillosos, honorables, que están a cargo de los siete cielos. Ellos son: Miguel, Gabriel, Satquiel, Sajaquiel, Bakariel, Badariel y Pajriel […] Todos ellos ciñen reales coronas, visten hábitos reales y se cubren con reales vestiduras. Todos ellos cabalgan sobre reales corceles y sus manos empuñan cetros reales. Cuando cada uno de ellos se desplaza por Raquia, van corriendo ante él reales sirvientes con gran pompa y boato, del mismo modo que se desplazan los príncipes en la tierra en carroza, con jinetes y numerosas huestes, con gloria, grandeza, alabanza, loa y ornato” Libro de Enoch (versión hebréa) en Díez Macho, Alejandro: Apócrifos del Antiguo Testamento El emperador Carlos V y los jesuitas fueron los que hicieron posible que se les rindiese culto hasta nuestros días. Si os fijáis hay siete niveles, como había 7 grados en el Mitraísmo. Para mi estas líneas ley sirven entre otras cosas para eso, para comunicarse con esos entrecomillas “ángeles”. Invitados: Semshu Hor @trips0 …. macaco @10macaco10 …. Dra Yane #JusticiaParaUTP @ayec98_2 Médico y Buscadora de la verdad. Con Dios siempre! No permito q me dividan c/izq -derecha, raza, religión ni nada de la Creación. https://youtu.be/TXEEZUYd4c0 …. UTP Ramón Valero @tecn_preocupado Un técnico Preocupado un FP2 IVOOX UTP http://cutt.ly/dzhhGrf BLOG http://cutt.ly/dzhh2LX Ayúdame desde mi Crowfunding aquí https://cutt.ly/W0DsPVq ………………………………………………………………………………………. Enlaces citados en el podcast: Sintonía Alfa 4x08 - Hipogeus (Hipogeos) Culto a Mitra https://www.ivoox.com/sintonia-alfa-4x08-hipogeus-hipogeos-enric-puig-audios-mp3_rf_26520071_1.html PODEMOS, LOS PITUFOS Y EL GORRO FRIGIO https://tecnicopreocupado.com/2014/11/27/podemos-pitufos-gorro-frigio/ Mitraísmo https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitra%C3%ADsmo Los misterios de Mitra https://x.com/AmurakaHidden/status/1835514957707800983 Los Siete Arcángeles. Una iconografía al servicio del poder. https://www.investigart.com/2020/06/02/los-siete-arcangeles-una-iconografia-al-servicio-del-poder/ Universo fractal https://www.ivoox.com/universo-fractal-audios-mp3_rf_9991855_1.html EL VUELO INFINITO DE LAS MARIPOSAS I https://tecnicopreocupado.com/2023/07/27/el-vuelo-infinito-de-las-mariposas-i/ SINCRONICIDADES Y EL EFECTO MARIPOSA II https://tecnicopreocupado.com/2023/11/19/sincronicidades-y-el-efecto-mariposa-ii/ ………………………………………………………………………………………. Música utilizada en este podcast: Tema inicial Heros ………………………………………………………………………………………. Epílogo Red - Bian I El B Los Aldeanos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiAIkZ6BLlg

Introduction (Shawn) Topic: Coach and Team Registration opens 3 Sep Coach registration Opens in PitZone on Tuesday, 3 September 2024 Cost: $25 Closes: end of season (tentative end of May) League Scholarships are available for coach registration fees. Please don't let financial difficulty limit a willing and available adult to help us get more kids on bikes. See the league website Ride Help page for details or the scholarship link in the Resources and Links section. Team registration Opens in PitZone on Tuesday, 3 September 2024 Cost: $20* All teams must submit a Team Proposal and will not be sanctioned in PitZone for team activities until the proposal is approved by the League Director. [New] New teams will receive a $200 payment from the league to help offset start up costs from the team. Contact Brian Russell or Shawn Moore if you're starting a new team this season for details. Closes: 30 November 2024 [late registration open until 31 December for $120] First coach call of the season to discuss: Tuesday, 17 Sep 8pm Topic: 5th Grade Pilot Program The league will participate in a NICA pilot program for 5th graders this season. The NICA 5th Grade Inclusion Manual gives a great overview of the program. Teams must opt-in if they want to participate! NICA will host an information session for interested TDs/HCs on Tuesday, 24 September (time TBD). Teams that want to participate will need to indicate that on an interest form that will be distributed after the meeting. Teams will need to opt-in no later than 5 October to participate in the program 24 September 2024 (time TBD) 5th Grade Pilot Program Interest meeting 25 September to 5 October: Team interest survey 5 October: last day to opt in for the 5th grade pilot program 8 October: NICA hosted training session for participating teams (all team coaches invited) See the Resources and Links section for more information on the 5th Grade Pilot program Topic: Date Reminders Last call for currently scheduled coach training WFA/CPR and WFA/CPR/101101 12-13 Oct 24 RDU Coach retreat (26-27 Oct) Camp Grier in Old Fort. Registration opens soon. -Pathfinder scholarship applications close 13 Sep Preseason event dates (registration will be open 1 Oct): 2 Nov (GRiT) (no cost) 16 Nov (Adventure) - Old Fort ($20) 7 Dec (Adventure) - Lake Norman ($20) NICA Regionals (9-11 Nov). Registration open now Working to get event dates and locations published in October Closing (All) Dad joke

This is my family's first year as part of NICA. (For those that don't know, NICA--aka the National Interscholastic Cycling Association--is an organization that gets middle school and high school kids together in a team environment to ride and race mountain bikes). My husband and I are coaching, and our 6th grade son is a student athlete.In just a few months of being on a team (go Boise Brave!), we caught the NICA bug. It's a fantastic organization that promotes fun, inclusivity, equity, respect, and community! So obviously, I was very excited to sit down with Amanda Carey for this interview. Amanda is the President of NICA (and a fellow Idahoan), a former professional mountain bike racer, and a woman who is making a difference in the lives of kids and in our community. Even if you don't have teenage kids, you'll want to listen to this episode to find out why NICA matters for the bike community and how you can get involved. Show Notes: femmecyclist.com/amanda-carey-interview/NICA homepage: nationalmtb.orgSupport the Show.

In this episode Angela Saieva and Nica Quinn join us again! This is one of my favourite episodes so far. Nica and Angela bring their innate philosophical natures forward in this beautiful discussion between friends. We cover how they both feel about riding today, why they both believe they are here on Earth, being a straight up compassionate human, and what sovereignty means moving forward into the new paradigm with horses.…and of course Unicorns enter the conversation as well… ❤️I highly recommend listening all the way through to benefit from the wisdom these two powerhouses bring forth! I for one have received an upgrade in my awareness through re-visiting our conversation.Thank you for listening! Connect with Nica Quinn - Artist, Horsewoman, Author, ChannelWebsite: www.nicadrawsnature.comInstagram: @nica_draws_natureConnect with Angela Saieva - Equine Bodyworker, host of Sovereign Horse podcast, founder of Equine Elevation & Sacred RebellionWebsite: www.equineelevation.coInstagram: @equineelevation / @thesacredrebellion.ca

[Únete a la Comunidad de Email: https://www.hombrealfa.top/comunidad/ ] *Directo de Telegram el domingo 01/09 a las 19.00 hora Madrid* *¿De qué hablamos en esta conversación?: 1) ¿Tienes cerca de 50 años? La realidad de las relaciones con las mujeres ha cambiado por esto. 2) La "insaciable" búsqueda de tu mejor versión y las consecuencias de ir a por más. 3) Por qué mejorar tus relaciones con las mujeres puede tener sinergias con tu situación laboral. 4) Los DOS tipos de hombre y la ÚNICA pregunta que debes hacerte si quieres mejorar tu vida. 5) Experiencia personal de un alumno en el Programa DTE. En el Episodio de hoy comentamos la experiencia y perspectiva personal de un alumno que ha pasado por el Programa DTE y nos cuenta cómo fueron sus inicios, cuál era su punto de partida y cómo ha podido cambiar y mejorar sus relaciones a través de la formación. [Únete a la Comunidad de Email: https://www.hombrealfa.top/comunidad/ ] *Directo de Telegram el domingo 01/09 a las 19.00 hora Madrid* Además, Además extraeremos TRES reflexiones que podrás aplicar directamente a tus interacciones y relaciones con las mujeres. ¡Suscríbete y dale like si te aporta!

What if sharing what you LOVE could make a profound difference in the World? That's exactly what we talked about in this podcast episode with Jonathan Posner, Co-Director of the Maryland Scholastic Cycling League. If you've been wanting to make a positive difference in your community and you don't know where to start - this podcast episode is for you!In this episode, Jon shares all about his journey of falling in love with mountain biking and how taking risks and following his spark led to launching an organization that now makes a difference for 1,000s of families. If you're ready to use your gifts for good, give this episode a  listen and see what it inspires in YOU!IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT:The power of “choosing your challenges”Why celebrating your micro-victories mattersHow mountain biking can transform childrens' livesWhen you want to give back and you don't know where to startMORE ABOUT JONATHAN: Jon Posner has been in love with mountain biking since 1993. Throughout college, he balanced racing with his studies, earning a Business Management and Sports Marketing degree from UMBC in 2005. He then managed the Trek/VW National Team, winning a National Super D Series Championship. After returning home in 2007, he continued his cycling passion as a Race Pace Bicycles manager and led cycling initiatives statewide. In 2017, Jon left his job to launch Maryland's NICA league, which now serves over 1,000 families each season.CONNECT WITH JON: Learn more: https://marylandmtb.org/ How to volunteer: https://marylandmtb.org/volunteerFollow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/marylandmtb/ MORE ABOUT GINA:Gina Casbarro is a certified Life Designer® coach and feng shui expert who empowers her clients to blaze their own path and design the life and space of their dreams. Gina's passion for coaching began as a manager at lululemon. She spent more than eight years there coaching hundreds of people to develop as leaders and crush their goals. Her love of nature, symbolism, and intuition led her to feng shui. She now weaves these passions together to support her clients in aligning their mindset, their lifestyle, and their environment with their truest goals and values. Gina is the host of the podcast “Follow your Spark”, which she began on a year-long road trip around the USA. She now interviews people all over the world on what it looks like to create a life you love. CONNECT WITH GINA: Website:  https://ginacasbarro.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gina_casbarro/ FREE TOOLS TO HELP YOU FOLLOW YOUR SPARK:Download Gina's top 15 Transformational Tools to ease stress and boost confidence and joy: https://ginacasbarro.com/transformational-toolsMusic: https://www.purple-planet.com/ 

The Harbor of Hospitality is our favorite spot on the ICW. It's a hidden gem well worth any detour Hear about some of our reasons why.  Links: Elizabeth City Rose Buddy Tradition - https://www.ourstate.com/rose-buddies-elizabeth-city/  Museum of the Albemarle - https://www.museumofthealbemarle.com/  Seven Sounds Brewery - https://www.sevensounds.beer/  MACU Docks - https://maritime-ministries.org/macu-docks/  Boat Galley ICW Quick Reference - https://products.theboatgalley.com/products/the-boat-galley-atlantic-icw-cockpit-quick-reference-guide  Nica email - nica@fit2sail.com Carolyn email - carolyn@theboatgalley.com Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://bit.ly/3YBkvpE The Boat Galley podcast is sponsored by FastSeas.com. Plan your next passage using FastSeas.com. Whether you are after speed or comfort, FastSeas will find the optimum route to your destination. FastSeas - making weather routing simple. Use coupon code GALLEY for an exclusive 10% discount. Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig                  

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A destination not many people get to, Cat Island is filled with surprises. Put it on your itinerary for a Bahamas cruise!  Links:  The Boat Galley Bahamas Course: https://products.theboatgalley.com/products/bahamas  The Boat Galley Bahamas Cockpit Cruising Reference Guide: https://products.theboatgalley.com/products/bahamas-cruising-guide   Nica email - nica@fit2sail.com Carolyn email - carolyn@theboatgalley.com Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://bit.ly/3YBkvpE This episode of The Boat Galley Podcast is sponsored by Marmara Imports.  Their hand loomed, fair trade, organic cotton Turkish towels are highly absorbent, dry quickly, fold flat and are soft and luxurious: perfect for life aboard!  Use coupon code Podcast10 for 10% off any order of $40 or more. Marmaraimports.com: more than a towel.   Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig        

WOOWHO!!!! It's Nurses Uncorked one year anniversary! 52 episodes in the can and never missed a single week! While other podcasts often do seasons and reruns, Nurses Uncorked puts out original episodes every week!    In this episode Nurse Jessica and Nurse Erica discuss a controversial new Florida law, SB7016, that allows doctors to perform C-sections outside of hospitals. They are joined by Nurse Jessica's husband, who is an OB-GYN, to provide insights on the topic. The conversation covers the potential risks and complications of performing C-sections outside of hospitals, the requirements for advanced birthing centers, and the impact on access to care in rural areas. The conversation explores the potential impact of advanced birthing centers in Florida, with a focus on the financial incentives for physicians and the potential consequences for patient safety. The discussion touches on topics such as the choice for physicians to practice in these centers, the potential for increased malpractice insurance rates and the role of NICA coverage. The conversation also delves into the staffing and resources needed for these centers and the financial aspects of the legislation. In this final part of the conversation, the nurses discuss the potential challenges and timeline for implementing advanced birthing centers. They also touch on the role of organizations like AHCA in establishing the rules and regulations for these centers. The conversation then shifts to the concerns raised by the Florida Hospital Association and the increased Medicaid payments for maternity care. Nurse Jessica and her husband reflect on their experience working together and the reactions they received from colleagues.   Thank you to our sponsor, Vivian Health! 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Gain early access to episodes, patron only bonus episodes and earn the title of becoming either a wine cork, wine bottle or Grand Preserve for exclusive benefits! https://patron.podbean.com/nursesuncorkedpodcast   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Anniversary Celebration! 05:30 Controversial Law Allows C-Sections Outside of Hospitals 09:00 Push to Lower C-section rates 11:22 Risks and Concerns of Performing C-Sections in Advanced Birthing Centers 12:12 Incentives for OBGYNs 16:15 Requirements for Advanced Birthing Centers 17:15 Potential Challenges and Complications 20:48 Impact on Access to Care in Rural Areas 23:58 Financial Motivations Behind the Law 26:35 NICA Coverage 30:34 Differences Between Birthing Centers and Advanced Birthing Centers 36:30 Problem of the Week 39:05 C-section Stays and Post-op Pain Management 49:15 Complexities of the Legislation 53:00 Timeline Implementation 55:20 Florida Hospital Association's Input on SB 7016 01:02:17 Reflecting on Jessica and Husband Working Together 01:07:03 Enema of the Week Award   Cocktail of the Week: Mimosas Champaign and Orange Juice (or pineapple juice) to taste   Enema of Week Award: "Fuck You" song by:  ronfeingold.com    New episodes of Nurses Uncorked every Tuesday (Monday for patrons!). 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We hear from Amanda Carey, the President of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA). Amanda joins us from Victor, Idaho. NICA is a youth cycling program that has teams and leagues all over the United States.  We hear about how they are not only getting youth outside on bikes but also giving back to the … Continue reading "Ep 90 – Amanda Carey, President of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA)"

Amanda Carey is the President of NICA, the National Interscholastic Cycling Association, a non-profit that develops mountain biking programs for student athletes across the United States. Prior to joining NICA, Amanda served as the executive director of Mountain Bike the Tetons and as a mountain bike coach. What drew you to mountain biking initially? What's kept you so engaged over the years?  What do you think has kept mountain biking from growing more than it has over the past couple of decades? How is NICA impacting mountain bike participation?  How can NICA teams attract new student athletes who don't have a family cycling background? Why choose mountain biking over another sport? How would you characterize the level of competition at NICA races? What is NICA doing to encourage trail building and maintenance? Is there a demand for a more gravity-oriented youth riding program?  What advice do you have for parents of NICA athletes? What are the biggest opportunities for NICA over the next five years? How can Singletracks listeners help support your mission? Learn more and find out how you can get involved at nationalmtb.org. --Keep up with the latest in mountain biking at Singletracks.com and on Instagram @singletracks --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/singletracks/support

The VHF is an important, often overlooked, piece of safety gear aboard. Here are six tips to help you get comfortable using it. Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): VHF Radio (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/4bRMwPp Remote Mic (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/3QJqdTD Handheld VHF (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/4abWg5G AIS Transponder - https://www.milltechmarine.com/xb-8000 VHF Radio Course - https://resources.theboatgalley.com/products/courses/view/44 Nica email - nica@fit2sail.com Carolyn email - carolyn@theboatgalley.com Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://bit.ly/3YBkvpE Looking to refinish your boat's teak with a minimum of mess and fuss? Look no further! Teak Guard's non-toxic, water-based formulas for cleaning and finish will turn your teak from dingy to sparkling in no time. Use coupon code BG20 for 15% off your order of $50 or more. Visit AllGuardProducts.com and admire your teak with less maintenance. “You're right! The best product for teak on the market!” Says Robert Villa Rica, GA Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig                

Gear up for the latest NICA podcast episode! We're diving deep into event recaps, exciting previews of upcoming races (Season Showdown & Whitewater Windup), key end-of-season dates, and a glimpse into what's in store for 2024.Tune in for the details on:* **Event Recaps:** Danville Dash, Mayhem at Mayodan, TTC workdays, and the 5 String Stampede cancellation.* **Season Showdown Preview:** Get the lowdown on the theme, course inspection, Strider Bike Rodeo, fundraising updates, Senior Night format changes, new features, and important dates.* **Whitewater Windup Preview:** Discover the theme, dates, activities, and awards for this exciting event.* **Upcoming:** Stay informed about the end-of-season survey, crucial dates, coach training, pre-season events, and NICA Eastern Regionals.Don't miss this episode packed with the latest NICA news and updates!#NICA #mountainbiking #youthcycling #SeasonShowdown #WhitewaterWindup #podcast

Amanda Carey – President of NICA – National Interscholastic Cycling Association – Talking Trails, Youth Development, Leadership and Non-Profits – 171 For Episode 171 we have Amanda Carey as our guest. Amanda is the president of NICA, the National Interscholastic Cycling Association. Amanda worked for 5 other Outdoor and Trail Based non-profits leading up to her current role at NICA, including a role as the Executive Director for Mountain Bike the Tetons. We talked all things trails, the role that NICA is playing with youth sports, more broadly mountain biking, and we close with a story that takes this conversation to a place you might not all expect. Topics Include: How Amanda got into mountain biking The numerous Non-Profit organizations that Amanda worked for leading up to NICA Programs within NICA such as the Teen Trail Corps. And GRiT (Girls Riding Together) And a pretty crazy story at the end! Trail EAffect Show Links: NICA: https://nationalmtb.org/ Mountain Bike the Tetons: https://www.mountainbiketetons.org/   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/   Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services  

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In this episode, host Craig Dalton interviews professional cyclist Andy Lydic. They discuss Andy's journey in the world of cycling, from his early days in high school to his decision to pursue a career as a professional cyclist. Andy shares his experiences racing for amateur teams in Spain and his transition to gravel racing. He also talks about his participation in the UCI Gravel World Championships and his goals for the future. The conversation highlights the growing popularity of gravel racing and its potential as a pathway to professional cycling. Episode brought to you by AG1. Support the Podcast Join The Ridership  About the Guest(s): Andy Lydic is a professional cyclist from Boulder, Colorado. He began his cycling journey in high school, transitioning from track and cross country to mountain biking and road racing. Andy joined the Boulder Junior Cycling team and quickly progressed in the sport. He decided to pursue a career as a professional cyclist and moved to Europe to race for amateur teams in Spain. After facing challenges with team closures, Andy shifted his focus to gravel racing. In 2023, he participated in the UCI Gravel World Championships and had a standout performance as the unofficial under 23 world champion. Andy continues to pursue his passion for gravel racing and aims to make a mark in the professional cycling world. Episode Summary: In this episode, host Craig Dalton interviews professional cyclist Andy Lydic. They discuss Andy's journey in the world of cycling, from his early days in high school to his decision to pursue a career as a professional cyclist. Andy shares his experiences racing for amateur teams in Spain and his transition to gravel racing. He also talks about his participation in the UCI Gravel World Championships and his goals for the future. The conversation highlights the growing popularity of gravel racing and its potential as a pathway to professional cycling. Key Takeaways: Andy Lydic's passion for cycling began in high school when he transitioned from track and cross country to mountain biking and road racing. He joined the Boulder Junior Cycling team and received mentorship from experienced cyclists, which helped him progress in the sport. After facing challenges with team closures in Europe, Andy decided to focus on gravel racing as a pathway to professional cycling. Gravel racing offers a unique combination of physical and technical challenges, making it an exciting and competitive discipline. Andy's participation in the UCI Gravel World Championships showcased the potential of gravel racing and its ability to attract top-level riders. Notable Quotes: "I want to use gravel as my pathway to pro... I want to write the story of what is the future of gravel." - Andy Lydic "Gravel racing is a true test of a rider's strength, endurance, and technical skills." - Andy Lydic "The U.S. has limited opportunities for young American riders to race in Europe, and gravel racing can provide a unique pathway to professional cycling." - Andy Lydic Resources: BMC (Andy Lydic's bike sponsor) It Could Be Me (Andy Lydic's title sponsor)  Maurten (Andy Lydic's nutrition sponsor) Northwave (Andy Lydic's shoe sponsor) Don't miss this engaging conversation with Andy Lydic as he shares his journey in the world of cycling, his experiences in gravel racing, and his aspirations for the future. Tune in to gain insights into the growing popularity of gravel racing and its potential as a pathway to professional cycling. Automated Transcript (please excuse the typos): [TRANSCRIPT] [00:00:00] - ():  Craig Dalton: Andy, welcome to the show. [00:00:04] - ():  Andy Lydic: Thanks so much for having me. I'm stoked to be here. [00:00:07] - ():  Craig Dalton: I'm excited to get into a little overview of your career and What's in store for you in 2024. I always love to start these conversations by just learning a little bit more about you. I mean, you've been involved in bike racing for a long time since your junior days, but why don't you just say, you know, where did you grow up and how did you originally get into cycling? **** - (): And we can kind [00:00:26] - ():  Andy Lydic: of go from there. Yeah, totally. So I'm from Boulder, Colorado, grew up here in Boulder, Colorado, and got into cycling in high school, probably my junior year of high school. I used to run track and cross country, and I used to also be a downhill ski racer previous to that, and I was pretty burnt out on track and cross country as a high schooler, just didn't find it that fun. **** - (): And a bunch of my friends were doing high school mountain biking. A couple people that I knew, but weren't really my friends at the time were doing road racing as well. And my dad was pretty into the cyclocross scene here in Boulder. We've got quite a few local events in the front range area. So he got super into that and there was sunshine hill climb my junior year. **** - (): Sunshine's a big climb here in Boulder. It takes like 45 minutes or an hour or something like that. And he was like, yo dude, if you go right up sunshine during this hill climb faster than I do, I'll take you out for a burger and some ice cream. And I was like, yeah, totally. I want to go get a burger and ice cream. **** - (): So I love those dad [00:01:23] - ():  Craig Dalton: incentives. I feel like I had one of those similar ones from my dad to run cross country one year. And it was like, that works for me. It doesn't have to be a big incentive. Just a little one works as a high schooler. [00:01:34] - ():  Andy Lydic: Yeah, just something. So from there, I did the Sunshine Hill climb. I actually thought I was wearing a kit for the first time. **** - (): And I think I was wearing tennis shoes on my mom's road bike. And I was like, you know, it's kind of strange, you know, you're wearing tight clothes biking out in public. But then I thought about it and I was wearing short shorts running. So it's not all that different from there. I decided I wanted to do the high school mountain biking team. **** - (): So I told the cross country coach that I was going to stop running cross country and go to the high school mountain biking team. And from there, I've had a bunch of my core friends who are still a bunch of friends. Now, some of them are really high level racers, mountain bike and road just across the country and across the world. **** - (): So they got me into mountain biking for the first season. I was borrowing bikes from people from, I don't think of the five races in the Nike league, I use the same bike twice my first year, just because I was borrowing bikes from people. And from there, I progressed into, I joined the Boulder junior cycling team and had a pretty good time there. **** - (): I did. Like three races of a cyclocross season, my senior year of high school. And then also did high school mountain biking again that summer following, I was like, yeah, I'm going to get into road too. I'd been training on the road a bit and done a couple of road races with the Boulder junior cycling team and decided from there, like. **** - (): Yeah, let's see what I can do with this bike racing thing, but was still pretty focused on going to college. It was COVID when I chose where I went to school. So I ended up going to CU Boulder. I was debating between a couple schools in California and a couple schools other places in the country and mid COVID I was like, you know what? **** - (): I'm just gonna start here at CU. See how I like it. It'll give me the chance to keep riding and see how much I like riding and from there my freshman year of college. My dream of being a professional cyclist kind of really took off. And from there on, I was like, that's what I'm going to do. I want to be a professional cyclist. **** - (): I want to race on the road. And I want to see how high of a level I can get to at this store. [00:03:28] - ():  Craig Dalton: Interesting. So going back to those Boulder junior cycling days, is that the type of program that is, you know, giving you guidance and really trying to create elite level athletes? I think of sort of the NICA program as like, Great jumping off point, obviously a lot of infrastructure to bring people into the sport and create good vibes around mountain bike racing. **** - (): Was Boulder Junior Cycling kind of a next level of that, which is a little bit more intentional to create elite level cyclists? [00:03:57] - ():  Andy Lydic: Yeah, I think it's a bit of a step up. It's not like what you would see with the old team that used to exist, Lux, or what you'd see with Hot Tubes or something like that. But there was definitely like a lot of really talented guys from Boulder or the front range area who went through the program, guys and girls who went through the program and have stepped up to pro road level racing and pro mountain bike level racing. **** - (): You see a couple of those guys and girls are over racing in Europe now on professional teams. A couple are gravel privateers now. So I don't think the team's intention is to create elite athletes. But I think the Boulder community and some of the mentors like Joe Lewis was my first coach there and he was a pro for quite a long time and had a lot of really cool experiences that he was able to share along with us. **** - (): And it provided the platform of inspiration so that riders like myself and riders like like Bjorn Reilly or Mattie Monroe or Riley Sheehan, all those guys came through Boulder Junior Cycling and now they're racing at the top level of the sport across the world. So it's a bit of the team and I think also just a bit of the Boulder community, pretty high achieving people here. [00:05:03] - ():  Craig Dalton: Yeah, that makes sense. That makes sense. I remember moving out to Boulder from the East Coast and immediately being knocked down a peg because there's got such a great scene and such great riding out there. You mentioned starting CU Boulder during COVID. Was the CU Boulder cycling program able to be active during that first year? [00:05:24] - ():  Andy Lydic: They weren't. I don't think or not at least that I was involved with because we started in 2020 fall and then 2021 spring there wasn't really road racing here in Colorado and at that point I was also racing with a club team, the cinch elite club team here in Colorado so I was just racing with them. I was a cat three and then upgraded to cat two my freshman year in college that spring. **** - (): So I don't think the CU team did a whole lot that year, or at least I wasn't super involved with it if they did. And then the fall of my sophomore year before I ended up moving to Europe to start racing, I did collegiate mountain biking. I did like two races just because it was a way to keep me motivated and have fun and been doing mountain bike racing in high school. **** - (): So I was like, I want to keep doing this. It's fun racing on the dirt. I like it. [00:06:13] - ():  Craig Dalton: Yeah. Yeah. So, uh, it sounds like that experience racing kind of with, with the cinch program and you're moving up through the categories at least said, Hey, I've got some, I've got some potential here taking that potential and then saying, I'm going to move to Europe is a little bit of a leap. **** - (): So can you just talk through like what that looked like and did you just move and then try to figure it out or do you, is there a way that you contacted some programs over to Europe to help you at least have a focus point? [00:06:43] - ():  Andy Lydic: Yeah, I sophomore fall was sitting in my dorm room and I was like, I want to go move to Europe and be a professional cyclist. **** - (): Like that's what I want to do. I don't want to go to school this spring. I want to be a pro cyclist. So I went on the databases of email contacts for all the teams in Spain, all the teams in France and all the teams in Italy. And I think I sent like 400 emails to every amateur team I could possibly get the contact to saying, Hey, what's up? **** - (): I'm 19 years old. These are my power numbers, I'm looking to move to Europe, I want to start racing, what can I do? And I think of the three or four hundred emails that I sent, I got like 16 total responses, and of 16 total responses, maybe like five of them weren't immediate no's. And from the non immediate no's, I had like a couple people entertain the conversation. **** - (): They're like, yeah, we might be looking for an American writer. I was like looking at France. I was looking at Italy. I was looking at Spain. I kind of knew I wanted to go to Spain because I speak a bit of Spanish just from high school. And so I was like, yeah, that might be easy. And then I connected with an agent who works with a bunch of the amateur teams in Spain. **** - (): And he got me placed on a team and he was like, yeah, man, like you fly out in February and this team's got housing for you. They'll take you to a bunch of really high level Spanish cup races and stage races across Spain. Like all you got to do is just be ready come February. And it was kind of, it was pretty uncomfortable at first cause I'm sending all these emails to a bunch of people. **** - (): I have no idea who they are, no idea what language they speak. And I'm just the silly American sending English emails saying, what's up? Here's my power file. I don't actually know how relatively good it is, but I'd really like to come race in Europe for you guys. Because that's the dream, isn't it? Like go racing for a European team. **** - (): So then from there, I ended up moving to Northern Spain and racing for an amateur team. And unfortunately that amateur team folded in March, which would be kind of set a precedent for how my amateur racing experience in Spain went on. So I raced with that team from. End of January, beginning of February, until the end of March, they folded. **** - (): I moved from northern Spain to Girona. Started racing with another team and got a really cool experience to go race in Denmark at some UCI races, and also do some other cool Spanish races with that team. And then they folded in July, sitting in Girona, just not sure what to do. And that's kind of what led to the whole gravel idea. [00:09:16] - ():  Craig Dalton: And was that July, 2022, just to try to timestamp it? Yeah, July, 2022. Okay. So you're sitting in, you know, the, the road aspirations are having some, some, uh, detours and some challenges along the way. You're sitting in Girona in July. Um, yeah, talk us through, how did you spend your time the rest of that year? **** - (): Yeah. So. [00:09:38] - ():  Andy Lydic: In the midst of the teams falling apart, I'd moved from the team house in Northern Spain to a friend's apartment in Girona. I was connected with a couple of different people who lived in Girona or spent time there just through Boulder, the Boulder community. A bunch of pro cyclists come and spend time here in Toronto Altitude while they're in the U. **** - (): S. And then one of my friends, Sean, was at CU Boulder and he had an apartment in Girona. So when this team folded, I was like, Hey man, can I come crash with you for a couple of weeks? And in that time, I was just training, hanging out in Toronto, get to meet a whole bunch of pro cyclists, which is really cool. **** - (): And at that time you're enamored because you're like, wow, like everybody here is a pro cyclist. Everybody here knows what's going on. And you found out after a couple months that all factor wears off and you're like, wow, like I'm, I'm just living here. This is pretty sweet. So from that time after the team folded, I came back. **** - (): Or after the second team folded in July, I came back to the US and I knew I had a prospect with a team that was hopefully gonna be starting in the fall of 2022 and gonna be officially a UCI team in the spring of 2023. And so I had that idea in my back pocket, came back to the US when I was back in Boulder for, I think it was like a month and a half total of 2022. **** - (): I raced Steamboat Gravel. I did a pretty decent ride there and that was my second time doing Steamboat Gravel and at that point I was convinced I was racing with this team that was going to be a Conti team. I had a good ride there, went back over to Europe, moved into another apartment in Toronto where I was living with some of the guys that were going to be on that team. **** - (): And we're supposed to be going to university in Girona, and the whole premise of the team was like, you're part of the team, you're going to university, and you got to learn how to become a professional athlete and somebody off the bike as well, which is super cool idea, super cool concept, and I think there's definitely space for a program like that in the sport. **** - (): This one just. Didn't end up working out. So they then fell apart in the fall. And while that was all happening, we were, me and the other guys who were supposed to be routing for the team were kind of like, okay, well we're gonna have to figure out what's next. And some of these guys were like, oh, just gonna go back to the us. **** - (): Other guys were holding on seeing if they could race with other Spanish teams. Spanish amateur teams. 'cause we were all in Spain already. So it just makes sense too. Yeah. And I was like, you know what? I've done gravel a couple times. I've done Steamboat gravel twice, and I did a local race here in Colorado. **** - (): That's pretty fun. And those races are really hard. So I want to see, you know, there's privateers popping up in the U S and there's a booming scene in the U S and there's a couple of races in Europe. What can I do to make, make that an actual thing? So then in the fall of 2022, I got a pretty good result at one of the UCI qualifiers and was able to go to the first ever UCI gravel world championships in Italy. **** - (): And that was a super cool experience because, you know, it was my first ever world championships, my first time ever seeing a bike race at that high of a level. And I was able to ride for the elite team because there hadn't been a whole lot of people who were super interested. Everyone, all the American riders were like, Oh, this is a test event. **** - (): We're going to see where this goes. And I had qualified and I was like, I want to see if I can race for the elite team. So sent some emails back and forth with you and say, cycling, they made that a pretty easy process, but it wasn't really team oriented that year. So we all just showed up, got our own accommodations, our own hotels. **** - (): I traveled with some of the friends I was living with in Toronto and yeah, just had a blast. Like, yeah. What an amazing experience. That whole trip. That race was super cool. And it was my first time getting to race against guys that were that high of a level you got to race against. Yeah. Like Matthew Vanderpool and wow. **** - (): Then our, and Greg Van Avermaet were all there. And then I'm at the back of the field. I didn't know how sick I was, but I had COVID it ended up and I was super sick, ended up DNFing the race. But I look back at that experience and I was like, that was. One of the coolest races I've ever done like standing at the start line, looking at my superheroes. **** - (): That's [00:13:43] - ():  Craig Dalton: pretty sweet. Yeah, it sounds amazing. So it sounds like, you know, you had, it's the end of the season. I think October 2022 would be the timeframe of that UCI world gravel championships. So then you're looking at 2023. Your road program has dissolved at that point. What were your plans for 2023? [00:14:05] - ():  Andy Lydic: Uh, I think it was officially December 15th or December 12th or something like that, that we were told the road program wasn't going to go on, wasn't going to exist. **** - (): So then we were all kind of scrambling and I was, the UCF just announced they're going to do this European gravel series. And I was just kind of stubborn, told my parents multiple times, I was calling them every day, like, I don't know what I'm going to do. And like, well, like you can talk to other teams, start racing for amateur teams again. **** - (): And I was like, no, I'm going to another team that's going to hold again. Like. That's just not something I wanted to keep doing because it while the racing is really cool The life off the bike when you're racing for these amateur teams is it's pretty tough and it can be really isolating and lonely Just you know, you're sitting in a team house Don't have a whole lot of access to a social life a social experience and I knew I was having a really good time in Girona, so I was like I'm gonna stay here in Girona and chase these gravel races So from that point, I was like, okay, well to race gravel, I have to have a bike to do it and I have to have sponsors to support me and I have to have a mission and a vision for what I'm going to do. **** - (): And at that point, I had just started working with a new coach and my new coach at that point was like, yeah, man, like I think there's definitely an opportunity to get to a really high level if you're racing gravel. It's the first time there's like a full UCI series, but. Check it out. Let's see, let's see where you can go. **** - (): Let's see what you can do from it. So I had a lot of really good support from my coach. I had good support from my parents. Um, the first people I started working with were BMC, who I just met in Toronto from just being in Toronto. It's, it's such a funny, small place because. So many people in the bike industry and the professional racing industry live there. **** - (): So being there and that one of the guys who works in marketing, I was able to get a deal with BMC to ride their bikes for the 2023 season. Just having that kind of gave me the confidence that, you know, I'm worth something. I'm able to go out and build my own program and build my own sponsors. And I've been learning how to make sponsor decks from my friends, from my parents. **** - (): I've gotten really good mentorship and how to put together. Like a pitch to a sponsor and say, Hey, this is who I am. This is my mission. This is how I think I can add value. This is what I want to do. And this is who I want to be. Will you help me tell that story? And from there, then I started working with on a roadway safety organization from here in Boulder, who was my title sponsor for last year. **** - (): They're called, it could be me. And they work on. Improving the relationship between roadway users, cyclists, runners, and drivers, and improving safety protocols, local legislation, and stuff like that. And I had those two in my pocket, and they were my biggest supporters through last year, and then I added a couple other sponsors to the line and was able to put together a season that, at first, I was really, really nervous about and really hesitant about. **** - (): And now, I look back on it with a lot of pride, being like, wow, like, It was December 20th, and I had no idea what I was doing. And then by the end of January, I had my first sponsor. And by the end of February, I had two more sponsors. And then the beginning of March, I actually went and raced with an amateur team, some UCI road races in Greece. **** - (): And then flew back to Girona from there, and here the gravel season is. Yeah. [00:17:27] - ():  Craig Dalton: Amazing. I mean, kudos to you for pulling that together after such a tumultuous year. I know how tough it can be for American riders living abroad and especially when you're the team you're trying to ride for, in this case, multiple teams folds right underneath you and you're sort of left with, you know, are the gods telling me something? **** - (): Should I be quitting the sport? Is there no future? So yeah, huge kudos for kind of pushing through that. I'm curious about, you know, awesome that in 2023, you kind of, you know, built this plan and you got some sponsors together. And I know you're going to be pursuing gravel pretty hardcore in 2024 and we'll get into it. **** - (): Is your mindset that You know, there will be multiple pathways for you in the future. Like there's still this idea that you could go race professionally on the road. [00:18:14] - ():  Andy Lydic: Yeah, I think that's the big story that I want to tell right now. I think right now gravel is a lot of guys exiting the world tour exiting pro teams, whether it's for mountain biking or cyclocross or other pro road teams. **** - (): And they use it as like a stepping stone out of their careers that gives. gravel a lot of validity in the fact that there's a lot of really high level, really talented riders that are doing these races. Like I'm getting to race against Val Verde and I'm getting to race against, um, riders on plenty of world tour teams from Israel to, uh, Alpes and Phoenix. **** - (): Like all these pro world tour teams are sending riders to these gravel races as one off expose. And then you see that at the world champs this year. And so the whole story now that I want to tell, and I knew this since last year as well, like I want to use gravel as my pathway to pro, but now that's kind of the big story I'm trying to push. **** - (): And I've been using this hashtag future of gravel that I've kind of coined and I've got a personal email address, Andy at future of gravel. com. So I'm trying to write the story of what is the future of gravel. And what I believe that to be is because the racing is at such a high level, you get. A really high level physical performance out of a gravel race. **** - (): You know, you're racing for three, four, five, six, seven hours full gas. Like it's a spring classic, but you're also on tricky technical terrain where the requirements, not just that you're a strong bike rider, but that you're. A capable bike rider as well that you're technically skilled and technically talented. **** - (): And I think there's definitely I don't know of anyone who's used gravel to get into a professional cycling organization yet, but I definitely think there's room for it. And if the directors of pro road teams are the directors of pro mountain bike teams. Are taking a look at what is really required to win these races. **** - (): They'll see the power numbers required to do these races is equal to and or greater than that of some of these really high level road races, as well as the fact that. You're getting a really good router if you pull a gravel rider out of the gravel along the road. [00:20:21] - ():  Craig Dalton: Yeah, I think it's a super interesting discussion, Andy. **** - (): I think, you know, for, for listeners who maybe aren't familiar with the road scene, there used to be this tried and true pathway that involved a lot of development programs. And then maybe you get on the development team of a big pro tour team. And then maybe in your mid to late twenties, you were given a shot on the elite level team. **** - (): And the last number of years, obviously on the roadside, we've seen a lot of young athletes just kind of come out of nowhere, whether it's a Pogacar or Tom Pickock, all these riders who they clearly didn't come out of nowhere, but they didn't go through that traditional pathway. So I do think it's fascinating for you to kind of hold up your hand and say, like, I'm going to I'm going to go all in on this gravel in a world where data files can be readily shared with coaches and would be agents and teams. **** - (): They're going to see the amount of power that you can put out there. And to your point, the technical nature of a lot of these gravel races is going to showcase, yeah, you may not be racing, uh, you know, in a one day classic, but you're. On varied terrain with various technical challenges in a big group and a lot of undulation, a lot of technicality, clearly it's showing your professionalism as a, a by Candler. [00:21:37] - ():  Andy Lydic: Yeah, totally. And I think also as an American writer, especially it's, it's incredibly valuable opportunity right now because the U S only really has two development teams, two under 23 development teams for young American guys to get the chance to go over race in Europe. And. You know, as cool as it is to race crits, I'm A, not built to race crits and B, that's not the kind of racing I really want to do. **** - (): And that's really the only professional level of racing that you can do in the U. S. The U. S. is so crit centric that these development teams, which only have a certain number of spots for riders, can only send so many people over to Europe. So, You know, as an American rider, the pathways to getting too professional in Europe, which is where, you know, the money in the sport is the visibility and the sport is the fame and the sport is. **** - (): The pathway to that is pretty limited just because, you know, each team has 10, 12, 15 riders, and there's only two of them. There's one that's purely American and one that's got four or five American riders, but that's it. So I think having gravel as an opportunity to progress to professional could be a really unique, a really unique pathway that won't end up being that unheard of in the future. **** - (): I think if one rider can do it, I'll set a precedent. And then once the precedent's set. You'll see guys who went from high school mountain biking to gravel racing to pro teams more and more because the level of riders in America is really incredible. There's just not a whole lot of road races and there's not a whole lot of opportunity for those riders to get to the European road races where there is the opportunity. **** - (): Yeah, [00:23:15] - ():  Craig Dalton: yeah, yeah. That's super exciting. Continuing on your 2023 campaign, you got selected for the United States World Championship team once again. So you got to attend your. Second world championships, you mentioned in that first one, which I recall, there wasn't a lot of team camaraderie, um, or alignment with the people participating, but it sounds like from talking to a few of the, of the other athletes in 2023, there was much more of an alignment. **** - (): So can you talk about what it was like racing with that crew and how the day unfolded for you? [00:23:48] - ():  Andy Lydic: Yeah, it was a super cool experience having USA Cycling step up and say we want to go to this race and we know we have riders who can perform really highly in this race. So the US National Championships for gravel was an auto qualifier for the top three positions at that race to get to be on the Elite World Championships team. **** - (): And then everything else was a petition process and going into the petition process, I knew that I had raced more of the UCI gravel races than any other American had. So I thought I had a leg up there, but it ended up being a pretty tough process. And I think it was a tough selection process from USA cycling, because there was definitely a bunch of really deserving guys who applied to be on that elite team and who wanted to go to the world championships that applied for it, but didn't get selected because you know, the team only gets a certain amount of slots. **** - (): And so it was definitely. Definitely fortunate that I was able to get that spot on the elite team again. I think, I think I had earned it just because I had done so many of the UCI races and I had gotten pretty good results at some of them. So from there, the USA team put together an email list and we're all on the same page of Okay, we're going to this race and we want the USA to show up and show up. **** - (): And we knew we had Keegan. He's one of the most talented and one of the strongest riders in the world, just bar none. So we all showed up and USA Cycling had organized a hotel, so a bunch of the riders stayed at the hotel and, you know, they had food and everything for us. We had soigneurs, we had mechanics, and they did a really good job just organizing, putting together. **** - (): Look, we want to perform. This is what it takes to perform. So it was almost like being in a professional team for a week because, you know, staying at the hotel with the guys on the team, that was super inspiring getting to hang out with guys you've raced against, but don't really know was super fun. And then going into the race, we had a plan to ride for Keegan, which everybody was on board with. **** - (): Cause everyone's like, you know, Keegan can podium or if Keegan can win, that means a lot more than. A whole bunch of us getting 30th place. So yeah, it didn't end up working out incredibly well to ride for him. Just because in gravel, I think the nature of the sport is, you know, it is more of an individual race. **** - (): It's more of an individual sport, but we went into it all knowing, like, we're going to try and get our best rider as high up as possible. And that result, Deacon had a really great ride. He finished fifth on the day. And then the other American boys had a really good ride and I had a ride. I'm super proud of. **** - (): I call myself the unofficial under 23 world champion in gravel because I was the first under 23 rider in the elite field to cross the line. So while it's not something UCI gives a Jersey for yet, uh, I'm hoping they're going to give an under 23 world champs Jersey next year, I'll still be eligible for that, but I had, I had the ride of my life too. **** - (): There was a point in the race where I'm riding next to. Wout van Aert and Matej Mohoric, and I stick both my elbows out to see if I could touch both of them at the same time and just because it was such a surreal experience that I was riding elbow to elbow with Matej Aert, I was like, this is crazy. I had a really good ride there that I was super proud of. **** - (): And I think the course designers did an awesome job of making a course that actually really was a feeling of a gravel race course. Like we have hard gravel climbs, hard farm roads. There was flats, there was climbs. There was two river crossings in the race. Like, it definitely wasn't just a one day classic disguised as a world championship. **** - (): It was a true gravel race, and I think it spoke a lot to the riders and gave a lot of validity to the sport beyond the fact that Some of the world's best riders were racing [00:27:26] - ():  Craig Dalton: it. Yeah, I agree. I think, you know, they continue to improve the format. Obviously, they're melding what we think of gravel in the United States with what Europeans think of gravel and UCI has their own perspective on how long events should be And what they should look and feel like, but clearly like in 2023, it did capture the attention of both male and female elite level gravel racers in the United States. **** - (): And there was this dramatic shift in desire to actually go attend the worlds, which I, for one, I hope continues on. I do think it's important for us to have enthusiasm for the world championships. Cause I want nothing more than to have the rainbow stripes on an American at some point in the gravel [00:28:09] - ():  Andy Lydic: discipline. **** - (): Yeah, totally. And I think, you know, to speak to the validity of the race in the Europeans mind, like I think there was 50 plus pros in the race of including pro Conti and world tour riders. And then you add in continental riders and that's another 30 And then you have pro mountain bikers and pro cyclocross racers on top teams in the world. **** - (): Like the field was. Completely stacked. And it was really cool to see all these super high level riders there, as well as the U S putting in a really good result. Like I know Keegan was hoping to win it and I really believe he was capable of it, but you know, it's a race races don't always play out how you expect. **** - (): And I think it won't be too far in the future when we see an American wearing. I [00:28:57] - ():  Craig Dalton: love it. 2024. [00:29:02] - ():  Andy Lydic: Yeah. So I started the race season two weeks ago at one of the, at the Low Gap Grasshopper race in Northern California. Had a pretty fun ride there. It was for being a, one of the smaller season opener races. **** - (): There was a pretty strong field. We had Chris Blevins and Pete Stetna. Uh, Brent Wurtz and John, no, not him, but a bunch of really high level riders, super cool. So started the season there, got 7th place after a silly little crash, 4k from the line, but then Looking forwards in two weeks, I'm going to fly over to Greece and start my racing season in Greece, actually racing on the road. **** - (): So I'll do a stage race in a one day in Rhodes, Greece. And then from there, I start with the UCI Gravel World Series race. So I'll be hitting, I think, six races in Europe over a seven week period. I'll do a UCI gravel race in Austria, a three day gravel stage race in Spain. A one day UCI gravel race in southern Spain and then up to Netherlands for a one day back to Spain for Traco, which is one of the biggest gravel races in the world now, but it's, I'd compare it to like, it is the, it's the unbound of Europe and then I'll finish the season off in Scotland at the UCI gravel race there. [00:30:22] - ():  Craig Dalton: Amazing. And then will you be dipping your toe back in the United States throughout the season? Or are you mainly focused on the UCI gravel events internationally? [00:30:31] - ():  Andy Lydic: Yeah, after that race block, I'll come back to the U. S. in mid May and kind of refocus as the American season gets going. I think the American gravel season. **** - (): Gets going slowly. And then through the summer, it picks up quite a bit. So I won't be doing some of the big American stuff. I won't be doing Unbound, which I'm pretty happy to not be doing, but then I'll do Crusher and the Tusher. I'll do Steamboat. I'll do a couple of marathon mountain bike races. I'm hoping to go to. **** - (): Marathon mountain bike, national champs. I think that'd be a super fun experience. And then some local races here in Colorado and then the rest of the lifetime Grand Prix races after unbound. [00:31:11] - ():  Craig Dalton: Okay. Yeah. It's interesting to me, you know, I remember sort of historically speaking, they would often try to keep younger riders away from the super massive distance races, like an unbound 200. **** - (): And that's what was curious, you know, in the UCI vision of what gravel distances should be, they're not, they're not going 200 miles. They don't want it to be sort of an ultra endurance fest. They're, they're looking for it to be more active racing. How do you feel about, like, it sounds like. Not doing a 200 mile gravel race sits okay with you for this next season. **** - (): But do you think about it like that? Do you feel like 200 miles is too much for you as a younger professional? [00:31:53] - ():  Andy Lydic: I think it's hard as such a young guy to compete with the likes of Keegan or the likes of the other world tour pros coming from Europe to the U S to do onbound because These guys have lifetime miles, which gives them a level of durability that it's really hard to have as a young rider. **** - (): And so beyond the fact that it's just a long day in the saddle, I think it's hard for young riders to really perform there and you know, it's well doing as a career changing result. But that said. I really like the UCI format of the shorter races. I like racing for four hours. I like the four hours to be really hard. **** - (): I like it to be really tactical and it feels like a road race that's more technical because you've got the gravel and you've got the, you know, whether it's a tricky descent or a river crossing or something like that. It's still a hard gravel race, but you're not out there for seven or eight or 10 hours. **** - (): Yeah, like you would find in some of the longer American races. So it's nice. It's nice to get the speed from the European races and hopefully I can get the speed from the shorter races and then take it into the endurance that the longer American races later in the season will [00:33:02] - ():  Craig Dalton: require. Yeah, I think it's fascinating. **** - (): I mean, look, there's, my opinion is there's room for all these types of events on the calendar. But it is interesting. And after talking to the UCI about like their perspective on the format, I have to acknowledge that like the dynamic racing element of a four to five hour race is just higher than a, a 10 [00:33:23] - ():  Andy Lydic: hour race. **** - (): Yeah, totally. And it's not, not that the racing in the U S is like not tactical because I think it's completely tactical, but it's just a different way. Whereas, you know, if the race, if you know, the race is 130 K or it's only going to be a four and a half hour race on the gravel guys are going to take much bigger poles, have much bigger attacks and yeah, it's going to play out more like a race that you'd want to watch on TV. **** - (): Whereas, I didn't really think it'd be super interesting to follow unbound for all 200 miles of it, just because, you know, things happen a lot slower because it's a much longer race. Riders have to think a lot more about conserving. Riders have to think a lot more about whether it's their fuel strategy, their nutrition strategy. **** - (): I think, you know, that's still equally important in the shorter races. How good your pit crew is doesn't determine your result in a UCI race, because you don't have a, that's not a thing that doesn't exist. It's you go out there, you race full gas for four hours, and then when you're done The race is over and, you know, some guys are wearing hydro packs. **** - (): Some guys are not, but it's not so much a war of attrition as much as it is like a proper race. Yeah. [00:34:32] - ():  Craig Dalton: Yeah. Yeah. That makes sense. Um, how are you supporting your 2024 campaign? Do you have a set of sponsors that are carrying over from 23? [00:34:42] - ():  Andy Lydic: Yeah. So I'm working with quite a few of my sponsors from 2023 continuing into next year. **** - (): And I've added a couple other sponsors as well. I think this year has been definitely tricky to get sponsors and to work with sponsors because it's so such a difficult bike market right now. You know, I've heard all across the industry, like, Oh, 2023 was a really tough year and that really impacts marketing budgets. **** - (): And marketing budgets is where, you know, privateers and writers like me get the finances to do the season. So it's actually not a complete process for me right now, figuring out how I'm going to pay for the entire season and pay for my living and everything. That's an ongoing process. And I think looking outside of the industry is something I've been doing recently as to how can I get some money and how can I share my story and how can I provide value to brands inside or outside of the industry? **** - (): While it's this late. The other hard thing for me was, you know, my best result, the unofficial under 23 world champion wasn't until October when a lot of people have already signed their contracts for next year. So my best results did come late. Moving into next year, I anticipate I'm continuing to work with BMC. **** - (): I'm continuing to work with It Could Be Me. I'm now working with Morton as a nutrition sponsor, which is really exciting and that's honestly a grail sponsor to me because I've been using their products. Been buying them for two years now and it's really exciting to get to work with the brand now. And I work with Northwave for shoes and Getting helmets from them. **** - (): So it's really cool that the product support I'm getting is really strong and fairly well covered when it comes to product, but definitely still trying to tie up some ends when it comes to financing the whole season. Yeah. Yeah. [00:36:19] - ():  Craig Dalton: Got it. Well, I love that you're forging your own way and you know, you've got a unique racing calendar that should appeal to some sponsors and wish you best of luck and certainly hope you're wearing the stars and stripes Jersey for us in the world championships again, [00:36:35] - ():  Andy Lydic: in 2024. **** - (): Yeah, that's the goal. I'd love to go back and double love it if the UCI offers up a jersey for the under 23. And even if they don't, I'm going to go and see how good I can do in that elite race. So that's the goal. [00:36:49] - ():  Craig Dalton: Amazing. Thanks for the time today, Andy. Great to get to know you. [00:36:53] - ():  Andy Lydic: Yeah. Thanks so much, Craig. **** - (): Have a good one.