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Show #297 - Coffee roaster, multi band musician, cyclist and duck guy, James Za, joins Sven, JK and Tony on this week's Full Spectrum Cycling showroom the Riverwest PodcastMKW Studio. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4Sc9zo6GWk The Milwaukee Minute (or 5) Wisconsin Bike Week - https://wisconsinbikefed.org/events/ - June 1st to 8th Here's a sneak peek at what's coming up! Smart Cycling Classes Walk and Bike Community Audits Crosswalk Action Training Adult Learn-to-Ride Sessions How to Host a Bike Rodeo for Kids Workshops Cycling Without Age Trishaw Pilot Training Bikes and Frames for sale at Everyday Cycles - https://everydaycycles.com  MMI - https://www.instagram.com/milwaukemessengerinvitational  Talkin' Schmack TONIGHT! - RAD Documentary Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFAb2lIVQ6U Ride a fat-bike or a camel in Japan in the Tottori Sand Dunes - https://www.escape.com.au/destinations/asia/japan/best-places-to-go-in-japan-to-avoid-the-crowds/image-gallery/cca349b06fdbeece6b3677773dd779fd Fat-bike with a ski front - https://racketmn.com/meet-the-local-man-who-invented-a-bike-rollerblade-ice-skate-hybrid Under 1000g Titanium Road Frame! Lightspeed Coll dels Reis - https://litespeed.com/products/coll-dels-reis BMX inspired? Prolly don't try those RAD tricks though. - https://crustbikes.com/collections/frames/products/stupid-tourist-description-details-photos?variant=50384090104119 Borealis selling direct on Craigslist?!? What?? More people than ever rode bikes in 2024 - PeopleForBikes released its 2024 U.S. Bicycling Participation Study, offering new insights into bicycling trends across the country. This biennial report reveals that 112 million Americans — 35% of those ages 3 and older — rode a bike at least once in 2024. This marks the highest participation rate since the study began in 2014, underscoring an increasing interest in bicycling propelled by the COVID-19 pandemic.- https://www.bicycleretailer.com/announcements/2025/03/12/more-americans-rode-bike-ever-2024-youth-participation-saw-biggest-surge DirtySixer 32” MTB available for pre-order. For those 5'10” and taller! - https://www.dirtysixer.com/products/dirtysixer-mtb-32-inch-wheel-crowdfunding-deposit Cape Epic MTB Race Coverage - https://www.youtube.com/@EpicSeries_Race_The_World  See all Full Spectrum Cycling Podcast Episodes here - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLblXPI1hYVGbwjJjdv_eJGMubhqRU4vwd  James! Show Guest - James Za of Dimension 7 Coffee Dimension 7 Coffee - https://www.instagram.com/dimension7coffee/ Robits Band - https://therobits.bandcamp.com/ Show Beer - Hamm's and Pabst Dad Beers with an Amorphic Fluffer from next door.   Stuff for sale on Facebook Marketplace Call-in to 717-727-2453 and leave us a message about how cycling is making your life better! Shit Worth Doing April 18th - The Green Mile - Milwaukee, WI April 19th - Milwaukee Messenger Invitational (MMI) June 19th to 29th - Tour of America's Dairyland - Southeast Wisconsin - https://www.tourofamericasdairyland.com/ August 22, 23, 24 - 2025 - MADE! - Portland, Oregon, Zidell Yards - https://made.bike   September 15th - Chequamegon MTB Festival - Cable, WI - https://www.cheqmtb.com/ Bikes! Used Chumba Ursa Major Titanium Fatbike Frame - Sven's frame! Omnium Cargo Mini Max - Small - Copper - NEW! Omnium Cargo Electric Mini Max - Small - Galaxy Black Large Schlick Cycles APe for aggressive fatbiking - Purple. Possibly the last APe! Definitely the last Teesdale-built APe! Large Schlick Cycles 29+ Custom Build - Black Medium Schlick Cycles 29+ Custom Build - Orange Large Schlick Cycles Tatanka, Orange. Schlick Fatbikes A bunch of Schlick Growler (Zen Bicycle Fabrications AR 45) frames for custom builds. 29+ Schlick Cycles frames for custom builds Contact info@everydaycycles.com

Getting more people on bikes, and building better bike infrastructure to facilitate it, is something of a chicken-and-egg problem. People need to feel safe to get out in the first place; getting municipalities to take the issue seriously often takes a demonstrated need for better infrastructure.PeopleForBikes is doing a lot to advocate for bike riders of all stripes — from casual commuters to dedicated mountain bikers, urban delivery riders to weekend roadies, and everyone in between. So we sat down with their CEO, Jenn Dice, to hear all about what PeopleForBikes does, and why it's important; chat about what you can do to advocate for better bike infrastructure in your community; how the proliferation of eBikes has changed the landscape; and much more.RELATED LINKS:PeopleForBikesBLISTER+ MembershipThis Week's Gear GiveawayTOPICS & TIMES:PeopleForBikes & their mission (1:21)Infrastructure & policy to facilitate bike access (4:04)City Ratings (7:35)The Great Bike Infrastructure Map & community engagement (13:21)E-Bikes and their infrastructure needs (14:45)E-Bike classifications & regulations (17:59)MTBs & trail access (29:57)Managing shared use trails (31:04)The LA Olympics & car-free goals (36:12)Tariffs & the bike industry (41:58)Getting involved with PeopleForBikes (45:21)OUR OTHER PODCASTS:Blister CinematicCRAFTEDGEAR:30Blister PodcastOff The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan has a cool trip planned with friends on the Aquarius Trail hut to hut next week. 6 days in Southwest Utah with Nebraska friends and no logistics work required.June retail sales PeopleforBikesBright spot is inventory stabilizing across the channelI'm joining a PeopleForBikes webinar later this month to discussJune is typically the high point for sales, but this year the month was very soft. Bike shops were -11% in total sales dollars for the monthBicycle sales -13% and unit sales were -17%Higher unit prices and shift toward more expensive electric bikesBike prices are still falling, but not at the same rate as unit sales. 29” wheel mountain and most road categories are showing some of the best price stability - likely a reflection of returning category health and new product releases. Bicycle repairs are an essential revenue source for shops. June saw the highest YOY increase in bike shop service/repair dollars since 2020, but that's paired with the lowest number of service orders in eight years. While service departments are bringing in increased revenue, there's a bit of caution mixed in as fewer bikes are likely being worked on. Chart in the email tells a clear story on long term trends. Dealers need to join PeopleForBikes and start getting these monthly market reports.August ecommerce results from WorkstandVery good August for some (+11% compared to -2% in July)Better than July for most (-9% compared to -17% in July)Site traffic up all year, August best at +13%Trend continues - Order volume down and average order upStore pickup May-August 32,000 orders (lot of store traffic)Be sure to email your questions to podcast@workstand.com. We read all emails sent and we look forward to hearing from you.If you're a Workstand client with questions about your subscription, email support@workstand.com or call 303-527-0676 x 1. If you are not currently a Workstand client with questions about how our programs work, email info@workstand.com.Find Us on LinkedInRyan Atkinson, President + Co-OwnerSuzie Livingston, Marketing + CommunicationsMark Still, Business DevelopmentWe also publish Around the Workstand on our YouTube channel if you'd like to watch while you listen. Here is our Around the Workstand playlist.If you have any questions about the topics discussed in this episode of Around the Workstand or if you have ideas for new topics we can cover, schedule a time to meet with Mark Still here or email mark.s@works...

In this engaging episode, we dive into various topics from celebrating Pride Month to insights from the NBDA Retailer Summit. The conversation starts with a lively discussion about attending a drag show during Pride Month and the experience of embracing gender expression. The focus then shifts to the NBDA Retailer Summit, highlighting the successful collaboration between suppliers and retailers, with a key emphasis on financial competency and the importance of selling online.NBDA Retailer SummitGreat support from suppliers, almost half of the attendeesRetailers of all sizesLongtime supporters, plenty of fresh facesAbout half of the presentations were from retailersLearning from each otherThemes; understanding finances and selling online (all in D2C business)My presentation on how suppliers think about retailers in the digital spaceStanding room onlyGood questionsA couple of dealers want to sign up based on the informationMay platform resultsOrder volume across the Workstand platform was -14% for the month, the slowest performance of an already soft spring selling season.Online bike sales however drove up average order value, resulting in total platform sales being +2%.Sessions and pageviews continue their strong performance, indicating that consumers are shopping. Our traffic data aligns with Google search volume which has been reliably high this spring and steadily rose during May. A bright spot for the month is the typical retailer having their best month of the year, being only -2% for the month compared to -7% in April. Still lagging behind the top performers. Electric bikes onlineI mentioned online bike sales earlier. It's worth calling attention to electric bikes. Year-over-year online unit sales growth for e-bikes in April/May 2024 is strong at 60% relative to 2023. Electric bike buyers seem to be very comfortable buying their bikes online. We have total industry sales results from PeopleForBikes from Q1. While only about 2% of e-bikes sold by bike shops in Q1 2024 were sold online, the annual growth rate of 45% indicates it is outpacing total IBD electric bike sales - reinforcing that same point about consumers buying these bikes online. Lauren on the NBDA podcastLauren did a great job speaking to why the work of helping bike shops means so much to her and how that informs the work her department does.Be sure to email your questions to podcast@workstand.com. We read all emails sent and we look forward to hearing from you.If you're a Workstand client with questions about your subscription, email support@workstand.com or call 303-527-0676 x 1. If you are not currently a Workstand client with questions about how our programs work, email info@workstand.com.Find Us on LinkedInRyan Atkinson, President + Co-OwnerSuzie Livingston, Marketing + CommunicationsMark Still, Business DevelopmentWe also publish Around the Workstand on our YouTube channel if you'd like to watch while you listen. Here is our Around the Workstand playlist.If you have any questions about the topics discussed in this episode of Around the Workstand or if you have ideas for new topics we can cover, schedule a time to meet with Mark Still here or email mark.s@works...

The band is back together! Ryan is back and will join us each month to share key takeaways from current inventory data,  talk about big-picture topics in our industry, and answer your questions.Higher total sales amounts (by the dollar) in 2023 but lower total unit salesThe most recent report from PeopleForBikes provided some summary information about 2023. Last year's market value was nearly $1 billion over pre-pandemic markets. A lot of people rightly point to the dollar growth coming from a higher average selling price, meaning dollar growth is outpacing units. 4% decrease compared to 2022 but a 7% increase over 2019 Electric bikes now make up 20% of total bike sales.What's happening now?Look at more recent data, we're paying careful attention to the December through February data. Important key metrics have turned the corner across the network. Total online sales are up about 11% and site traffic is up about 10%. Most of 2023 was down relative to the prior 12 months but that trajectory is changing.What are the areas of growth in our industry? What's doing well?A lot of the growth we're seeing is coming from bikes - largely electric, 29" mountain, and sport/performance road. Heavy discounts in those categories is achieving the intended result of increasing total dollar sales volume.Interestingly, discounts in sport/performance road are actually driving up the ASP for bikes in the category. But who's doing well?While the largest dealers continue to drive most of our sales volume, in February we saw the first significant uptick for the small and medium sized retailers. Crystal ball time - how is 2024 looking? Can we make any predictions? Sizing up the IBD channel right now suggests that 2024 is going to be a tough year. Google Search Data, ridership data, and the sales of consumables like chains and nutrition indicate that people are interested in and riding bikes. Retailers on the whole are running their businesses pragmatically and relying on just in time ordering to stay flexible. Okay, you've taken us through a number of ups and downs…how can retailers take action to make a positive impact on their sales? My one piece of advice to our customers is to stay very active with your marketing. Be sure to email your questions to podcast@workstand.com. We read all emails sent and we look forward to hearing from you.If you're a Workstand client with questions about your subscription, email support@workstand.com or call 303-527-0676 x 1. If you are not currently a Workstand client with questions about how our programs work, email info@workstand.com.Find Us on LinkedInRyan Atkinson, President + Co-OwnerSuzie Livingston, Marketing + CommunicationsMark Still, Business DevelopmentWe also publish Around the Workstand on our YouTube channel if you'd like to watch while you listen. Here is our Around the Workstand playlist.If you have any questions about the topics discussed in this episode of Around the Workstand or if you have ideas for new topics we can cover, schedule a time to meet with Mark Still here or email mark.s@works...

In this conversation, we interview Jacob Roach, the founder of Quiet Cat, about e-bikes and their role in hunting and outdoor activities. We discuss the origins of Quiet Cat and the need for better access in outdoor areas. We also delve into the regulations and classifications of e-bikes, including the different classes and their limitations. Jacob explains the concept of the Internet of Things (IoT) and how it can enhance the user experience with e-bikes. We also touch on the efficiency and effectiveness of e-bikes in hunting, the spreading of pressure on public lands, and the importance of responsible usage. In this conversation, Jacob Roach from Quiet Cat discusses the stealth and intrusiveness of e-bikes, the distance and range they can cover, maintenance and cleaning tips, the difference between hub drive and mid drive e-bikes, transporting game with e-bikes, regulations and resources for e-bikes, and why choose Quiet Cat e-bikes. Key takeaways from this episode: E-bikes provide better access to outdoor areas and can be more efficient and effective for hunting and outdoor activities. Regulations and classifications of e-bikes vary, and it's important to understand the different classes and their limitations. The Internet of Things (IoT) allows for communication between users and their e-bikes, providing features like GPS tracking and power management. E-bikes can help distribute pressure on public lands and provide a more equal opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts. Responsible usage and education are key to ensuring the positive impact of e-bikes on the environment and wildlife. E-bikes are less intrusive than walking and can allow hunters to get closer to wildlife without spooking them. The range of an e-bike depends on various factors such as terrain, weight, and battery capacity, but on average, it can cover about 2 miles per battery amp hour. Regular maintenance and cleaning of e-bikes are important to ensure optimal performance and longevity. Hub drive e-bikes are suitable for flat terrain, while mid drive e-bikes provide more torque and are better for mountainous terrain. Quiet Cat offers trailers and racks for transporting game with e-bikes, providing a convenient and efficient solution. PeopleForBikes.org is a reliable resource for e-bike regulations and legislation in different states. Quiet Cat e-bikes are known for their high quality, reliability, and excellent customer service. Show Notes 00:00 Introduction to e-bikes and Quiet Cat 03:00 The Origins of Quiet Cat and E-bike Access 08:00 Regulations and Classifications of E-bikes 12:00 The Internet of Things and Future Innovations 21:00 Efficiency and Effectiveness of E-bikes in Hunting 27:00 Spreading Pressure and Access on Public Lands 32:00 Guardrails and Responsible Usage of E-bikes 39:00 The Merit of E-bikes and Common Sense Approaches 41:04 Stealth and Intrusiveness of E-Bikes 42:39 Distance and Range of E-Bikes 46:30 Maintenance and Cleaning of E-Bikes 54:58 Hub Drive vs. Mid Drive E-Bikes 59:57 Transporting Game with E-Bikes 01:05:27 Regulations and Resources for E-Bikes 01:11:58 Why Choose Quiet Cat E-Bikes https://www.peopleforbikes.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/socohunt Store: https://www.socohunt.com/store YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoCoHunt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/socohunt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soco_hunt/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's still us! Same company, same team members - just a new name to match our growing capabilities. We've gotten some questions that suggest we weren't as clear as we could be about what changed and what didn't. Our Point of Sale offering is aimed at stores with no POS solution or with an outdated system. It'll certainly expand quickly over time but for the many stores with no or a poor POS system, get in touch with us now! Ryan has been out and about talking about our evolution as a company and our new POS features. You can see more of that in the NBDA podcast and the two-part PeopleForBikes, Inside the Outdoors podcast (Part 1 and Part 2) that Ryan was recently a guest on.Upcoming guest remindersAlex Slocum - ever wonder what it takes to build a software application like Workstand? Alex knows exactly what it takes and will tell us all about it and the path he's been on as we develop our Point of Sale offering.Lauren Webb - you know about the websites and POS products but did you know Workstand is also a full-service marketing agency? Lauren is our agency director and she'll give us some strategies and tactics to win at holiday marketing this year. We do this type of work for more than 400 Workstand merchants.Tech Tip: Discounts - we've talked a lot about the sales that brands have been having and we've started talking about holiday sales already too. If you're planning to offer promotions, now is a good time to take a look at our discounts tool as it has changed since last year. The help center walks through using both automatic discounts and discount codes and both are very useful tools for promotions. Side note: be sure to adjust your Google Merchant Center settings if any of your promos will affect your paid ads and if any of your holiday promos include changes to your shipping methods and rules.Snack question of the week - to pumpkin spice or to not pumpkin spice?If you're a current Workstand client with questions about your subscription, reach out to support@workstand.com or call 303-527-0676 x 1. If you are not currently a Workstand client with questions about how our programs work, email info@workstand.com and we'll gladly show you around.Find Us on LinkedInRyan Atkinson, President + Co-OwnerSuzie Livingston, Marketing + CommunicationsMark Still, Business DevelopmentWe also publish Around the Workstand on our YouTube channel if you'd like to watch while you listen. Here is our Around the Workstand playlist.If you have any questions about the topics discussed in this episode of Around the Workstand or if you have ideas for new topics we can cover, schedule a time to meet with Mark Still here or email mark.s@workstand.com.#email marketing #marketing #bikeshopwebsites #merchandising #bikeshoppointofsale

Mike Stephen discusses the impact of the proposed paid time off ordinance in Chicago with Christina Warden, director of policy and programs at Women Employed, and Shep Searl, organizer with Starbucks Workers United, explores a new report that ranks Chicago low in bikeability with Rebecca Davies, city ratings program director at PeopleForBikes, and discovers the Secret History of local disco musician Peter Brown.

Philly was recently named the 4th Best Place to Bike in America, according to PeopleForBikes, a nonprofit that focuses on bike safety and access. But is Philly actually bike friendly? Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Stuart Leon and Zach Leon, bicycle crash and safe street lawyers in Philadelphia, and Dillon Mast, paralegal at Stuart Leon Bicycle Crash Law, about how cyclists can stay safe in Philly streets.  Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We're also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Episode #380 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. We're your hosts Coach Rich Soares and 303 Chief Editor, Bill Plock. Thanks for joining us for another week of endurance interviews and discussion.   We're talking about Sleep Sugar and Cycling today!   Show Sponsor: UCAN Generation UCAN has a full line of nutrition products powered by LIVESTEADY to fuel your sport.   LIVSTEADY was purposefully designed to work with your body, delivering long-lasting energy you can feel. LIVSTEADY's unique time-release profile allows your body to access energy consistently throughout the day, unlocking your natural ability to stay focused and calm while providing the fuel you need to meet your daily challenges.   Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co   In Today's Show Endurance News - The 31 Most Important Races in Triathlon History; What lack of sleep does to cycling performance; Strade Bianche, Kristen Faulkner and her DQ for a CGM What's new in the 303 - Nationwide E-Bike Tax Credit Bill and FROGs at local race Video of the Week - Pedal Durango shares why Colorado's Ride riders will love the San Juans!   Endurance News: The 31 Most Important Races in Triathlon History When people talk about the most important races in triathlon history, they're likely to bring up individual performances: Julie Moss crawling across the finish line in Kona, for example, or the Iron War. Maybe they'll even talk about the time Gwensanity swept the Rio Olympics, or one of the many amazing sprint finishes in tri history (which mostly seem to involve Lionel Sanders these days)   Here's what a lack of sleep does to your cycling performance - and how to improve the quality of yours Improving your sleep could provide the single biggest boost to your cycling performance it's possible to make by legal means. Though it was arguably made famous as a “marginal gain” when Team Sky (now Ineos Grenadiers) started carting their own mattresses with them at the Tour de France, sleep may in fact be a maximal gain – it really is that fundamental in building fitness and maintaining health. So how can you make sure you're getting the optimum dose of the most potent legal performance enhancer known to cycling humanity? Nick Littlehales, a sleep coach who has worked with British Cycling to help elite riders understand what happens when we sleep and why it's specifically important for cyclists. “The simple fact is, we should be allocating over 30 per cent of every 24 hours to a defined recovery process,” says Littlehales. “Everything gets repaired when we sleep, which means consistent sleep deprivation diminishes every pillar of human performance, not only muscular and respiratory recovery.”   It's while we sleep that most testosterone and human growth hormone is released, more than in any other phase in each 24-hour cycle. Furthermore, the stress hormone cortisol decreases, cells and muscles are repaired, and our heart and cardiovascular system get the chance to rest. There is a lack of hard evidence around sleep and sports performance, but preliminary studies have suggested that sleep deprivation may also be linked with accelerated muscle atrophy when in a calorie deficit.   “You need to listen to your body,” Littlehales adds. “Cyclists want to be continually pushing their boundaries and sometimes hours of sleep are perceived as a waste of time. But you need a balance, and you need consistent and sustainable levels of recovery.”   What are Continuous Glucose Monitors? Explaining their use, the ban, and Faulkner's DSQ "The fans don't want to see Formula One in bike racing, they want surprises, they want unpredictability," Rogers told Cycling Weekly(opens in new tab). "We feel that putting such powerful information into the hands of younger riders is taking away a skill - deciding when you need to eat and learning about your body [...] It shouldn't be a completely automated process where every decision is being taken by technology."   What's New in the 303: Nationwide E-Bike Tax Credit Bill Returns to Congress Leading bike industry advocate PeopleForBikes is asking supporters of the legislation to sign an online petition.   The Electric Bicycle Incentive Kickstart for the Environment Act first arrived in Congress in 2021. Like most bills that come to America's legislative chambers, it never passed into law. But five politicians and bike industry advocates hope that 2023 will be the year Americans get tax credits for buying electric bicycles, according to a statement from industry advocate PeopleForBikes.   For the bill's sponsors, getting more cars off the road is a clear win for reducing reliance on fossil fuels.   “Transitioning to a clean energy economy includes changing the way we get around. That means transit, rail, and electric buses, cars, and bikes. Our bill will make it more affordable for working people to buy an e-bike and help get cars off the road,” said Senator Brian Schatz, chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development.   Other bill supporters include Representatives Jimmy Panetta (California), Earl Blumenauer (Oregon), Mike Thompson (California), and Adam Schiff (California).   E-bikes parked for a sharing program An office worker takes an e-bike from the bicycle sharing programs that have become common in many cities; (photo/Shutterstock) Bill: $1,500 Credit for E-Bike Purchase The E-BIKE Act hasn't really changed from its 2021 version, according to PeopleForBikes.   It proposes a refundable 30% tax credit for purchasing an electric bicycle — up to a $1,500 credit for new bicycles that cost less than $8,000. The credit would be allowed once per individual every three years or twice for a joint-return couple buying two electric bicycles.   There's one addition to the 2023 bill, however: income caps. These limits parallel the electric vehicle tax credit caps. That means no tax credit for those with an annual salary of $150,000 for single filers, $225,000 for heads of households, or $300,000 for those filing jointly. The bill also mandates a report from the IRS after two years to understand the distribution of the credit by income tax bracket and adjust for equity in the future, according to PeopleForBikes.   An electric bicycle tax credit was included in the House-approved Build Back Better Act in 2021. But legislators cut the provision when negotiations resulted in a new bill called the Inflation Reduction Act.   “The IRA is the largest climate policy package in American history, but to quickly and effectively take action on reducing emissions, Congress must consider the E-BIKE Act as an essential and complementary policy,” PeopleForBikes wrote.   Community Public Service Announcement Call to all local race directors TriDot's Value - Community Who Cares for Each Other; Be good Citizens TriDot Local Event Ambassadors are offering to be First Race Orientation Guides FROG to anyone self-reporting to be their first triathlon. L2L-Peggy Shockley WOL-Lance 70.3-Julie Coleman   Video of the Week: Pedal Durango shares why Colorado's Ride riders will love the San Juans!     Durango Wheel Club 1890s Ironhorse - 2 rothers racing one on a bike and the other on a train going to Silverton   Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

In this episode, I connect with Ryan Birkicht, Director of Enterprise Partnerships for the PeopleForBikes, to talk about this innovative transportation demand management program for employers to encourage and reward their employees who ride bikes more often. It leverages the Ride Spot app technology that PeopleForBikes has developed and launched. Helpful Links (note that some may include affiliate links to help me support the channel):- Video version of this episode- Landing page for this episode- PeopleForBikes- Bike Perks Pilot Article- Learn more about the Bike Perks Program- Ride Spot App- Bicycle Friendly Businesses Webinar- Bicycle Friendly Businesses Program from the League of American BicyclistsFour Easy Steps to Support My Efforts:1. Become an Active Towns Ambassador by pledging as little as $1 per month on Patreon or make a one-time contribution via "Buying Me a Coffee" 2. If you enjoyed this episode, please give it a "thumbs up," leave a review on Apple Podcasts, and share it with a friend.3. Subscribe to the podcast on your preferred listening platform and the Active Towns YouTube Channel4. Pick up some Active Towns #StreetsAreForPeople Merch at my storeCredits:All video and audio production by John SimmermanMusic:Epidemic SoundResources used during the production of this episode:- My awesome recording platform is Ecamm- Adobe Creative Cloud SuiteFor more information about my Active Towns effort or to follow along, please visit my links below:- Website- Twitter- Newsletter- Podcast landing pages- Facebook- InstagramBackground:Hi Everyone, my name is John Simmerman.I'm a health promotion professional with over 30 years of experience and my area of concentration has evolved into a specialization of how the built environment influences human behavior related to active living and especially active mobility.In 2012 I launched the non-profit Advocates for Healthy Communities as an effort to help promote and create healthy, active places.Since that time, I've been exploring, documenting, and profiling established, emerging, and aspiring Active Towns wherever they might be, in order to produce high-quality multimedia content to help inspire the creation of more safe and inviting, environments that promote a "Culture of Activity" for "All Ages & Abilities."My Active Towns suite of channels feature my original video and audio content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films profiling the positive and inspiring efforts happening around the world as I am able to experience and document them.Thanks for tuning in; I hope you have found this content helpful.Creative Commons License: Attributions, Non-Commercial, No Derivatives, 2023Advocates for Healthy Communities, Inc. is a nonprofit 501c3 organization (EIN 45-3802508) dedicated to helping communities create a Culture of Activity. To donate, click here. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week, we are speaking to Noa Banayan who works for people for bikes. Noa is a very important person. She's a representative for the bike industry in Washington, she helps negotiate policy and issues that affect us riders, especially with the new development of E bikes. She's the Director of Federal Affairs at PeopleForBikes.

SummaryOn this episode of The Bentonville Beacon, host James Bell is joined by Jenn Dice, president and CEO of PeopleForBikes, and John Paul Shaffer, the Northwest Arkansas business innovative director for PeopleForBikes. PeopleForBikes is a non-profit organization focused on uniting individuals and businesses to make bike riding better for everyone. They accomplish this by helping communities quickly build better places to ride. Throughout the episode, James, Jenn, and John Paul discuss PeopleForBikes' current lobbying efforts, what they're working on in the NWA region, and the upcoming Shift ‘22 conference.Thanks for tuning in!Show Notes:(1:17) Introduction to Jenn and John Paul(3:49) PeopleForBikes' Mission(4:38) Current Lobbying Efforts(7:09) Making the Cycling Industry More Inclusive(9:29) Why PeopleForBikes Chose NWA(11:20) The Biking Scene in Bentonville(14:37) PeopleForBikes Work in the Region(20:15) About the Shift ‘22 Conference(27:33) Closing Questions‍‍LinksJames BellJenn DiceJohn Paul ShafferPeopleForBikesShift ‘22 ConferenceQuotes“We really believe the bike makes life great and believe in the profound effect the bicycle can have on lives in communities. So we've been centering on this mission of making America a place where bike passes and trails are ubiquitous.” - Jenn Dice, (4:02)“We do a lot of work in the equity mobility space, making sure all people have a chance to move around their communities freely. There's not a one-size-fits-all aspect, so we're lobbying for different purchase incentives or tax credits.” - Jenn Dice, (6:29)“It's the same mindset of if we want people to make a behavior change, we need to equip them with the knowledge and the gear. But also on the other side, let's program things that make them want to get out and ride a bike.” - John Paul Shaffer, (14:53)“Our three tracks are diversity, equity and inclusion; climate change or sustainability; and fostering assembly manufacturing in the United States and growing jobs.” - Jenn Dice, (21:19)

20th July 2022 The Spokesmen Cycling Podcast EPISODE 303: How five US cities built 335 miles of separated cycleway networks in two years SPONSOR: Tern Bicycles HOST: Carlton Reid GUESTS: Sara Studdard and Zoe Kircos TOPICS: Urbanists Sara Studdard and Zoe Kircos of Denver-based nonprofit City Thread discuss how the Final Mile project and People for Bikes enabled five US cities to build 335 miles of separated and often protected cycleway networks in only 24 months, several years ahead of schedule. LINKS: https://www.ternbicycles.com/ https://www.the-spokesmen.com/ https://www.citythread.org/team/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSeKNYNb_Qc&t=315s&ab_channel=PeopleForBikes

Watch the video version of this episode to get the full effectAustin's Movetia Salter caught my attention when she was recently featured in a PeopleForBikes video highlighting the progress the city has made in building out its high-comfort bike network. I was delighted when she agreed to chat with me on the Podcast and I suspect you will be as moved and inspired by her story as I was.Helpful Links (note that some may include affiliate links to help me support the channel):- People For Bikes video- City Thread (Sara & Kyle)- Major Taylor Austin Cycling- Austin Black History Ride - Get There ATX - Austin's Yellow Bike Project - Ghisallo Cycling Initiative - Priority Bikes (my affiliate link)- Ep 72 with Briana Cohen - Ghisallo Cycling Initiative - My playlist of Austin's Dutch-inspired Cycle Network Four Easy Steps to Support My Efforts:1. Become an Active Towns Ambassador by pledging as little as $1 per month on Patreon(As a thank you will have early and commercial-free access as well as bonus content and special discounts in the Active Towns Store)2. If you enjoyed this episode please give it a "thumbs up", leave a comment, and share it with a friend.3. Subscribe to the podcast on your preferred platform and on the Active Towns YouTube Channel4. Pick up some Active Towns #StreetsAreForPeople Merch at my store(note: See no. 1 for access to special discounts in the store)Credits:All video and audio production by John SimmermanMusic:- Intro and Outro mixed by John SimmermanResources used during the production of this episode:- My awesome recording platform is Ecamm- Adobe Creative Cloud SuiteStudio Equipment:- Main MIcrophone Sennheiser Pro Audio MKH416-P48U3- Rode RODECaster Pro Podcast Production Studio- Additional Microphone - Shure MV7- Camera - Sony ZV-E10 (currently sold out)- Lens - Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens- Elgato Cam Link 4k- Elgato Streamdeck XL*- Elgato Streamdeck (*you may not need the XL)Editing Computer System:- Apple MacBook Pro 16" 2021 M1 Pro- LG 34WP88C-B 34-inch Curved 21:9 UltraWide QHD (3440x1440) IPS Display with Ergo StandAll video, audio, and music production by me, John SimmermanFor more information about my Active Towns effort or to follow along please visit my links below:- Website- Twitter- Newsletter- Podcast landing pages- Facebook- InstagramBackground:Hi Everyone, my name is John Simmerman.I'm a health promotion professional with over 30 years of experience and my area of concentration has evolved into a specialization of how the built environment influences human behavior related to active living and especially active mobility.In 2012 I launched the non-profit Advocates for Healthy Communities as an effort to help promote and create healthy, active places.Since that time I've been exploring, documenting, and profiling established, emerging, and aspiring Active Towns wherever they might be, in order to produce high-quality multimedia content to help inspire the creation of more safe and inviting, environments that promote a "Culture of Activity" for "All Ages & Abilities".My Active Towns suite of channels feature my original video and audio content and reflections, including a selection of podcast episodes and short films profiling the positive and inspiring efforts happening around the world as I am able to experience and document them.Thanks for tuning in, I hope you find this content helpful.Creative Commons License: Attributions, Non-Commercial, No Derivatives, 2022Advocates for Healthy Communities, Inc. is a nonprofit 501c3 organization (EIN 45-3802508) dedicated to helping communities create a Culture of Activity. Any donations collected are used specifically to support the organization's mission.To make a donation to Advocates for Healthy Communities go here★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Perry Gladstone and Ravi Rajcoomar – Founders of The Moonshot Collective (TMC) – Helping purpose-driven leaders and innovators grow! Perry Gladstone: Perry Gladstone helps leaders and leading organizations unlock their true potential by sharing his unique ability to see and articulate our greatest opportunities for success. Insightful, charismatic, and entertaining, Perry is a natural storyteller with a boatload of experience and success across multiple industries. As a confidential coach and advisor, Perry has guided powerful leaders, rock stars, innovators and disruptors and developing countries around the world. In private consultation, kick-ass workshops and his exclusive mastermind groups, Perry will deliver the clarity and insight you need to break through any barrier and create the life and legacy you always wanted. Before formalizing his advising career, Perry founded ten influential companies in the action sports, entertainment and media industries. He is the author of the critically acclaimed, FAST & HOT; How To Open Hearts, Win Minds and Create a Better Life in Business, co-founder of the SOMOS Foundation of Costa Rica and a celebrated recording artist under the name Prince Perry. Equally at home on stage, in the air or on the water, Perry is an avid surfer, paraglider, musician and former record holder in the sport of freediving. When not surfing, flying or serving his community you can find him on the beaches of Costa Rica thinking about what makes good things better. Ravi Rajcoomar: Ravi Rajcoomar is a ‘Heromaker' whose life's work is to work with individuals and organizations to create their MoG – Moment of Glory – and lasting legacy. He is a recognized leader in the brand strategy, experiential event, content, athlete, and product marketing space. He has produced award-winning sports marketing events and broadcasts on six continents for nearly every major action and adventure sport, from Red Bull's live broadcast properties to the X Games and both the Summer and Winter Olympics. His experience 
has helped lead some of the world's best brands to deeper engagement with their audience and clients including Red Bull, Polaris, Specialized, Clif Bar, WME and ESPN, not to mention several state and regional DMOs. He has earned ‘Organizer of the Year' honors at the highest levels from the Union Cycliste International (UCI) and international media on both the road and mountain bike disciplines of cycling as well as Emmys, Event Marketer, Addy, and Ace awards as well as Sports Business Journal's prestigious ‘Forty under Forty' nomination. Ravi currently lives in Georgia, and currently serves as a Vice President for PeopleForBikes, the nation's leading bicycle industry trade association. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with Perry Gladstone and Ravi Rajcoomar: Website: https://themoonshotcollective.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themoonshotcollective/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravi-rajcoomar-a657137/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMoonshotCollective

PeopleForBikes Director of Enterprise Partnerships Ryan Birkicht thrives on messaging. It's fortunate, then, that his day job is to convince more companies to get people riding bikes and leaving the car behind. The message is a great one, as any cyclist can attest. But in today's Climate climate, it's also a vital message to save the future of our society, and our planet.No pressure, right?On this episode of the Slow Guy on the Fast Ride podcast, Birkicht walks us through the process of getting your workplace set up with an incentive program. He also gives us a sense of the benefits, not only for employees who take on the challenge, but also the workplaces that provide it.Ultimately, PeopleForBikes is aiming to create a healthier world with the incentive program. And it's clear there's power in numbers. The program serves the dual function of getting more people on bikes, and with increased numbers comes increased influence. That could help PeopleForBikes advocate for better infrastructure in the United States. To learn more about the PeopleForBikes ride benefit programs specifically, check out enterprise.ridespot.org. There you'll find the template for pitching a business to add the PeopleForBikes benefit, a pricing calculator, and blog content about successful programs in place already.You can also visit Peopleforbikes.org for the overall mission and program details. You can also find more information on the broader work that the organization undertakes to support cycling in the United States. If you want to reach out to Ryan directly to learn more about PeopleForBikes initiatives, you can email him at ryan@peopleforbikes.org.Check out the other great Slow Guy on the Fast Ride podcast episodes here. And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes. 

Meet amazing powerhouse rockstar, Jenn Dice, President & CEO of PeopleForBikes (aka PFB)! Can we just talk about the power of bikes for a second— and how they can save us, if we'd let them!? People for Bikes is working hard to make cycling GREAT and safe for cyclists in the US. They do amazing work- and right now, I am proud to be one of their featured “local bike champions,” (more HERE). I really hope you'll do as we ask in this interview, and join PFB —it's FREE! Get involved and please do send the emails to your elected officials when they send you an email with a pending bicycle-related issue! You can dig in HERE! Ways to get involved: Join Ride Spot + Participate in one of our Monthly or Yearly Challenges — You can earn rewards and prizes just for riding your bike. Submit a Local Bike Champion Sign Up for the PFB Grassroots Army at the bottom of the main PFB Site to get notified about issues affecting biking in your area See how your City Rates for bikes with our City Ratings Site — new U.S. scores arriving in early summer Tag us in your best bike riding social media pictures on IG (@peopleforbikes and @ride_spot) PLUS …. More about Jenn Dice HERE and HERE ******************************** The Rich Roll podcast episode I referenced in my intro here is this one: https://www.richroll.com/podcast/jacqueline-novogratz-657/ I listened to it on a hike and loved how they talk about people who get involved in solving the world's unsolvable problems and issues- tackling them with fervor and intensity even though the problems are so giant. I also referenced this podcast interview of mine recently featured on the I am Driven podcast. The three books I mentioned in my intro: -Atomic Habits -A Year to Live -Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess

Silver medalist Morgan Pearson joins us today to talk about his recent USATF Half Marathon Championships with an impressive 1:01:47, the Tokyo experience, the mixed relay Silver and more. Morgan was the first male to qualify for the 2020 Triathlon Olympic team.  competed in both the men's event and the won silver in the Mixed Relay with teammates Katie Zaferes, Kevin McDowell and Taylor Knibb.  Pearson currently trains in Boulder and is coached by Dean Golich. Show Sponsor: VENGA CBD   Venga was started by athletes like you who wanted a better way to use CBD to help fight pain, train longer, race harder and recover faster.  Venga has created a SYSTEM of CBD products that cover 100% of your CBD needs. Each product is specifically made to support an area of your endurance life. Ultra Gels and Balm are great for training recovery and fighting inflammation Gummies and Energy Drink are great while racing Sleep Gels help you get the sleep you need for that overnight recovery   All Venga CBD products are 100% THC Free and water soluble!    Just go to https://vengaendurance.com/303podcast to order yours today. First-time order is 30% off with code (303PODCAST).  We've also added 50% off your first month's subscription with code (303SUBSCRIPTION).     In Today's Show Feature Interview Morgan Pearson Endurance News PeopleForBikes Staff to Speak at Upcoming CES Tech Convention What's new in the 303 Rob Quinn and El Tour De Tucson Old Man Winter donating to Marshal File   Interview Sponsor: UCAN Ucan's best-selling Training Bundle just got better with the added bonus of a signed copy of Triathlon Training with Power by Dr. Chris Myers and Hunter Allen, the first book written to help athletes integrate power training into all three sports of triathlon. This bundle is the perfect gift for anyone on your holiday shopping list (including you!) looking to take their triathlon training to new heights in 2022. *Limited offer while supplies last. Bundles not eligible for additional discounts.   Training Bundle + Triathlon Training with Power Book 12 Edge Pouches, 1 Energy Tub, 1 Energy + Protein Tub, 1 Hydrate Jar, 1 Signed Book Original $207.75; Discounted price $166.20   Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co,    Feature Interview with Morgan Pearson Pearson, 27, is originally from Spring Lake, New Jersey, where he grew up as a competitive swimmer, ocean lifeguard and promising high school runner. He went on to run cross-country and track & field at the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he was a seven-time All-American. He got his start in elite triathlon through USA Triathlon's Collegiate Recruitment Program, which identifies top NCAA swimmers and runners who have the potential to excel as triathletes. After winning the overall title at the USA Triathlon Age Group Sprint National Championships in 2017, he debuted as an elite triathlete in 2018. He is experiencing a breakout 2021 season, winning bronze in Yokohama on May 15 and silver in Leeds, England, on June 6, to become the first U.S. male ever to earn multiple World Triathlon Championship Series medals. His older brother, Andrew, passed away in March of 2021, and after qualifying for the U.S. Olympic Team in Yokohama, Pearson said, "He gave me the boost I needed today, and I was just thinking about him. Hopefully when I'm at the Olympics, he'll be there with me.”   Morgan was the first male to qualify for the 2020 Triathlon Olympic team.  competed in both the men's event and the won silver in the Mixed Relay with teammates Katie Zaferes, Kevin McDowell and Taylor Knibb.  Pearson currently trains in Boulder and is coached by Dean Golich.   Go to interview   Triathlon Career   2021: Qualified for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team with a bronze-medal performance at the World Triathlon Championship Series Yokohama on May 15 • Became the first U.S. man in history to win multiple World Triathlon Championship Series medals, earning silver in Leeds on June 6 • Made his Olympic Games debut in Tokyo on July 26, placing 42nd in the men's individual event • Earned an silver medal in the debut of Triathlon Mixed Relay at the Olympic Games on July 31, teaming up with Katie Zaferes, Kevin McDowell and Taylor Knibb. Pearson and McDowell are the first U.S. men in history to medal in a triathlon event at the Olympic Games.   2020: Placed eighth as the top U.S. man at the 2020 World Triathlon Championships in Hamburg, Germany, on Sept. 5 • Was part of the silver-medal-winning U.S. team at the 2020 World Triathlon Mixed Relay Championships in Hamburg, Germany, on Sept. 6   2019: Finished 5th at the Clermont CAMTRI Sprint Triathlon American Cup, on March 2 • Placed 7th at the Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon World Cup, on March 16 • Finished 36th at the New Plymouth ITU Triathlon World Cup, on March 31 • Finished 29th at the ITU World Triathlon Bermuda, on April 27 • Placed 15th at the ITU World Triathlon Yokohama, on May 18 • Earned silver at the Huatulco ITU Triathlon World Cup, on June 9 • Finished 41st at the Nur-Sultan ITU Triathlon World Cup, on June 15 • Placed 6th at the ITU World Triathlon Edmonton, on July 20 • Earned bronze as a member of the U.S. Mixed Relay team at the ITU World Triathlon Mixed Relay Series Edmonton, on July 21 • Placed 25th at the Tokyo ITU World Olympic Qualification Event on Aug. 16 • Was the highest-placing U.S. man at the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Aug. 31, finishing 11th   2018: Closed his season with a top-five finish at the Salinas ITU Triathlon World Cup on Oct. 21 • Teamed up with Renée Tomlin, Jason West and Taylor Spivey at the Sarasota-Bradenton CAMTRI Mixed Relay American Championships on Oct. 14 (held in a duathlon format), anchoring the team to the win • Earned a career-best 4th-place finish at the Sarasota-Bradenton ITU Triathlon World Cup, which was held as a duathlon, on Oct. 13 • Finished 41st at the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final in Gold Coast, Australia, on Sept. 16 • Earned his first elite victory at the Montreal CAMTRI Sprint Triathlon American Cup on August 25 • Finished 46th at the ITU World Triathlon Hamburg on July 14 • Earned a silver medal at the Wuustwezel ETU Sprint Triathlon European Cup on June 23, his first podium as an elite triathlete • Placed 18th at the ITU Triathlon World Cup Antwerp on June 17 • Finished 17 at the ITU Triathlon World Cup Cagliari on June 2 • Placed 14th at ITU World Triathlon Yokohama on May 12 • Finished 6th at the ITU Triathlon World Cup Chengdu on May 6 • Placed 14th at the New Plymouth ITU Triathlon World Cup on March 25 • Raced in his first elite ITU competition at the Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon World Cup on March 10, placing 7th as one of the top ITU World Cup debuts in U.S. history   2017: In his first national-level triathlon competition, claimed the men's overall title and qualified for his elite license at the USA Triathlon Age-Group Sprint National Championships in Omaha, Nebraska   Collegiate Running Accolades: Member of the 2014 NCAA National Champion CU Boulder men's cross-country team • Seven-time All-American in cross-country and track • Set the eighth-fastest mark for a CU Buff in the outdoor 5k with a time of 13:26:22 in 2015 • Placed third in the 5k at the NCAA Indoor National Championships in 2015   Inside Tracker Profile diet and the type of supplements you are willing to take and exercise Uploaded my 23 and Me data Received my DNA Report BioMarker eBook Inside Tracker Blog Noticed that Morgan Pearson is using Inside Tracker and noticed that vitamin B12 and ferritin levels were not optimized. Inside tracker suggested animal products and fortified foods to optimize my B12. Ferritin is a protein that stores iron - I have been taking an iron supplement and trying to eat non-processed red meats more frequently.     Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. Buddy Insurance is the kind of peace of mind so you can enjoy your training and racing to their fullest.  Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.  You can now get on-demand accident insurance to make sure you get cash for bills fast and fill any gaps between your current coverage.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out!   Endurance News:   PeopleForBikes Staff to Speak at Upcoming CES Tech Convention January 4, 2022 BOULDER, COLO. (Jan. 4, 2022) /ENDURANCESPORTSWIRE/ – PeopleForBikes, a national bicycling advocacy nonprofit and the U.S. bicycle industry's trade association, will have several staff members participating in panels and presentations at the upcoming CES trade show, taking place Jan. 5-8, 2022 in Winchester, Nevada.   CES — the most influential tech event in the world — has been the global stage for innovation for more than 50 years. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association, CES is the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators.   “We could not be more excited and proud to have members of our team speaking at such an important conference,” said Jenn Dice, president and CEO of PeopleForBikes. “We know that technology like electric bicycles have a massive potential to completely revolutionize the way Americans recreate and move about their everyday lives. Having the opportunity to share our work and knowledge with such a large audience will only grow PeopleForBikes' and the bike industry's role as thought leaders in this space.”   PeopleForBikes, Call2Recycle and industry leaders from Alta Cycling Group and Bosch eBike Systems will be sharing the latest information on the industry wide electric bicycle battery recycling program during a panel on Wednesday, Jan. 5 from 1:30 to 1:55 p.m. Anticipating a massive increase in electric bicycle use for both recreation and transportation, more than 40 bike industry leaders from 20 PeopleForBikes member companies worked together to design the nationwide program. It aims to address the environmental concerns with lithium ion battery recycling and ensure batteries at their end of life end up in the proper recycling stream and out of landfills, and represents the first transportation sector united under one battery recycling solution.   PeopleForBikes Director of Federal Affairs Noa Banayan will join Dave Snyder of CalBike for an update on the federal e-bike policies, like the E-BIKE Act and three-class definition. The E-BIKE Act would offer Americans a refundable tax credit of up to $1500 on the purchase of a qualifying new electric bicycle. Banayan will also provide larger updates on the role of e-bikes in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the status of the Build Back Better Act, which proposes nearly $12 billion for bikes, including the e-bike tax credit, a bicycle commuter benefit and climate and equity infrastructure grants.   “In 2021, policymakers at every level of government in the U.S. began to leverage the power of e-bikes to meet larger policy goals on climate change, economic growth, equity and mobility,” said Banayan. “In 2022, PeopleForBikes aims to promote meaningful and wide reaching incentives for e-bikes and bike riding in 2022, including the E-BIKE Act and the Bicycle Commuter Act before Congress.”   Ash Lovell, Ph.D., PeopleForBikes' electric bicycle policy and campaign director, will join a panel on Thursday, Jan. 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. on the opportunity electric cargo bikes provide for urban delivery. The panel, which will include speakers from the University of Washington's Urban Freight Lab, Coaster Cycles and BrightDrop, will cover electric cargo bike's role in the future of last-mile delivery and micromobility and what regulatory and legislative considerations need to be accounted for to make their adoption a reality.   What's New in the 303:   El Tour De Tucson Rob Quinn Style_Apacheria Part 3 By Rob Quinn, Dirt Journal   Dateline 1736. Twenty miles south of the Mexican border. Rancher Bernardo de Urrea, a Mexican of Basque heritage knew all too well what a full moon meant. It meant a higher-than-average chance of raiding Apaches who routinely swept through the Rancheros in search of plunder but so far, de Urrera's little slice of paradise had been left alone. Named after a Basque term that roughly translates into sturdy oak, he named his Ranchero Arizona. And the rest as they say is history.   One threat that's accompanying the full moon for me, is the 38th annual El Tour de Tucson 102 mile bike race. I say race because the entire course is closed to traffic and your time is recorded and a winner named. Although it has the laid-back vibe of a Ride-the-Rockies type event, the clock is ticking and you see a higher degree of effort. I've done the event a dozen times starting when we lived in San Diego over 30 years ago. It's a great way to end the season and keep the training up. It's also a fun getaway for my non cyclist (a little Mountain biking) wife who is flying into PHX Sky Harbor airport (always liked that name, reminds me of a Dead or Panic song)  then driving down to Tucson aka “The Old Pueblo” the next day with me.   This is a multi-part series on Rob's journey to the Southwest to ride his mountain bike and road bike, Part one: HERE, Part two HERE   That leaves time for one more ride. I may be stupid but I'm not crazy. If you noticed I never mentioned my road bike in the previous two articles, it's because you'd have to be absolutely bat-shit nuts to ride a road bike in Phoenix. This comes from a guy that rode nearly every day for a decade in Southern California.   I had my eye on an open space park called Papago Park close to our place and ASU for some off-road miles. www.tempetourism.com Described as 1,500 acres filled with hiking and biking trails, picnic areas and lagoons. What it does not mention that until recently, it was home to one of the largest homeless camps in the state. That sort of defined the area enough that when we were looking for a place for Paris Hilton (my daughter) and a nice condo in our price range was open, right across from the great trails? We passed. The camp has since been disbanded, but not unlike the desert of Apacheria, that area can be filled with outlaws and boogiemen when the sun sets.   I take off from our condo in full trail kit. 34 pound trail rig, loaded Osprey and a baggie kit. You'd have thought I was dressed like an astronaut by the looks of my neighbors as a I muscled the rig down the recently repainted steps. It's about a 3 mile ride through Tempe and across the Tempe town lake to the park. Riding on the sidewalk with headphones off, all senses needed, I am almost hit three times. The Tempe town lake is interesting. About 20 years ago they dammed the end of the Salt River and the next week that area hosted the annual IRONMAN race. It's the only time you can swim in that lake.   You can SUP, crew, or Kayak but no touchy! Which I find one step down from torture if it's a balmy 115 out and you can't jump in the lake? We all have our definition of hell. No wonder the ASU Mascot is the Sun Devil.   Out of harms way I cruise into the park. It's 12 noon and around 90 degrees. The forecast calls for a 20 degree drop for El Tour. When I enter, I see a picnic table of middle aged males drinking and smoking weed. At the top of the hill, I see a Tempe PD SUV. Just like the Law shadowed the outlaws in the old days, some things never change.   TriDot Preseason Project The Preseason Project is a triathlon research initiative that helps us quantify and enhance the performance gains that TriDot's Optimized Training delivers over training alternatives.   You qualify for the FREE training if you meet the following criteria:   Planning an Olympic, Half, or Full triathlon for 2022 season Train using a device with GPS and/or power Have not used TriDot in the last 6 months Not a professional triathlete Enthusiastic and motivated to get a jump start on your season!   Qualified participants get 2 free months of optimized triathlon training. Learn More.   TriDot Coach Rich Referral - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares     Video of the Week:   Craig Howie, Pro Triathlete and Coach turned Electric Guitar Creator and Craftsman       Tokyo 2020 Olympic Triathlon: Morgan Pearson (USA)       Upcoming Guests   USAT CEO Rocky Harris is joining us later this month to talk about the state of triathlon and give us a sneak preview of this yea's Endurance Exchange.  give sent out his year end message and here's what he said.   Closing: Merry Christmas!  Be sure to tell us your favorites from 2021! Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

Silver medalist Morgan Pearson joins us today to talk about his recent USATF Half Marathon Championships with an impressive 1:01:47, the Tokyo experience, the mixed relay Silver and more. Morgan was the first male to qualify for the 2020 Triathlon Olympic team.  competed in both the men's event and the won silver in the Mixed Relay with teammates Katie Zaferes, Kevin McDowell and Taylor Knibb.  Pearson currently trains in Boulder and is coached by Dean Golich. Show Sponsor: VENGA CBD   Venga was started by athletes like you who wanted a better way to use CBD to help fight pain, train longer, race harder and recover faster.  Venga has created a SYSTEM of CBD products that cover 100% of your CBD needs. Each product is specifically made to support an area of your endurance life. Ultra Gels and Balm are great for training recovery and fighting inflammation Gummies and Energy Drink are great while racing Sleep Gels help you get the sleep you need for that overnight recovery   All Venga CBD products are 100% THC Free and water soluble!    Just go to https://vengaendurance.com/303podcast to order yours today. First-time order is 30% off with code (303PODCAST).  We've also added 50% off your first month's subscription with code (303SUBSCRIPTION).     In Today's Show Feature Interview Morgan Pearson Endurance News PeopleForBikes Staff to Speak at Upcoming CES Tech Convention What's new in the 303 Rob Quinn and El Tour De Tucson Old Man Winter donating to Marshal File   Interview Sponsor: UCAN Ucan's best-selling Training Bundle just got better with the added bonus of a signed copy of Triathlon Training with Power by Dr. Chris Myers and Hunter Allen, the first book written to help athletes integrate power training into all three sports of triathlon. This bundle is the perfect gift for anyone on your holiday shopping list (including you!) looking to take their triathlon training to new heights in 2022. *Limited offer while supplies last. Bundles not eligible for additional discounts.   Training Bundle + Triathlon Training with Power Book 12 Edge Pouches, 1 Energy Tub, 1 Energy + Protein Tub, 1 Hydrate Jar, 1 Signed Book Original $207.75; Discounted price $166.20   Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co,    Feature Interview with Morgan Pearson Pearson, 27, is originally from Spring Lake, New Jersey, where he grew up as a competitive swimmer, ocean lifeguard and promising high school runner. He went on to run cross-country and track & field at the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he was a seven-time All-American. He got his start in elite triathlon through USA Triathlon's Collegiate Recruitment Program, which identifies top NCAA swimmers and runners who have the potential to excel as triathletes. After winning the overall title at the USA Triathlon Age Group Sprint National Championships in 2017, he debuted as an elite triathlete in 2018. He is experiencing a breakout 2021 season, winning bronze in Yokohama on May 15 and silver in Leeds, England, on June 6, to become the first U.S. male ever to earn multiple World Triathlon Championship Series medals. His older brother, Andrew, passed away in March of 2021, and after qualifying for the U.S. Olympic Team in Yokohama, Pearson said, "He gave me the boost I needed today, and I was just thinking about him. Hopefully when I'm at the Olympics, he'll be there with me.”   Morgan was the first male to qualify for the 2020 Triathlon Olympic team.  competed in both the men's event and the won silver in the Mixed Relay with teammates Katie Zaferes, Kevin McDowell and Taylor Knibb.  Pearson currently trains in Boulder and is coached by Dean Golich.   Go to interview   Triathlon Career   2021: Qualified for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Triathlon Team with a bronze-medal performance at the World Triathlon Championship Series Yokohama on May 15 • Became the first U.S. man in history to win multiple World Triathlon Championship Series medals, earning silver in Leeds on June 6 • Made his Olympic Games debut in Tokyo on July 26, placing 42nd in the men's individual event • Earned an silver medal in the debut of Triathlon Mixed Relay at the Olympic Games on July 31, teaming up with Katie Zaferes, Kevin McDowell and Taylor Knibb. Pearson and McDowell are the first U.S. men in history to medal in a triathlon event at the Olympic Games.   2020: Placed eighth as the top U.S. man at the 2020 World Triathlon Championships in Hamburg, Germany, on Sept. 5 • Was part of the silver-medal-winning U.S. team at the 2020 World Triathlon Mixed Relay Championships in Hamburg, Germany, on Sept. 6   2019: Finished 5th at the Clermont CAMTRI Sprint Triathlon American Cup, on March 2 • Placed 7th at the Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon World Cup, on March 16 • Finished 36th at the New Plymouth ITU Triathlon World Cup, on March 31 • Finished 29th at the ITU World Triathlon Bermuda, on April 27 • Placed 15th at the ITU World Triathlon Yokohama, on May 18 • Earned silver at the Huatulco ITU Triathlon World Cup, on June 9 • Finished 41st at the Nur-Sultan ITU Triathlon World Cup, on June 15 • Placed 6th at the ITU World Triathlon Edmonton, on July 20 • Earned bronze as a member of the U.S. Mixed Relay team at the ITU World Triathlon Mixed Relay Series Edmonton, on July 21 • Placed 25th at the Tokyo ITU World Olympic Qualification Event on Aug. 16 • Was the highest-placing U.S. man at the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Aug. 31, finishing 11th   2018: Closed his season with a top-five finish at the Salinas ITU Triathlon World Cup on Oct. 21 • Teamed up with Renée Tomlin, Jason West and Taylor Spivey at the Sarasota-Bradenton CAMTRI Mixed Relay American Championships on Oct. 14 (held in a duathlon format), anchoring the team to the win • Earned a career-best 4th-place finish at the Sarasota-Bradenton ITU Triathlon World Cup, which was held as a duathlon, on Oct. 13 • Finished 41st at the ITU World Triathlon Grand Final in Gold Coast, Australia, on Sept. 16 • Earned his first elite victory at the Montreal CAMTRI Sprint Triathlon American Cup on August 25 • Finished 46th at the ITU World Triathlon Hamburg on July 14 • Earned a silver medal at the Wuustwezel ETU Sprint Triathlon European Cup on June 23, his first podium as an elite triathlete • Placed 18th at the ITU Triathlon World Cup Antwerp on June 17 • Finished 17 at the ITU Triathlon World Cup Cagliari on June 2 • Placed 14th at ITU World Triathlon Yokohama on May 12 • Finished 6th at the ITU Triathlon World Cup Chengdu on May 6 • Placed 14th at the New Plymouth ITU Triathlon World Cup on March 25 • Raced in his first elite ITU competition at the Mooloolaba ITU Triathlon World Cup on March 10, placing 7th as one of the top ITU World Cup debuts in U.S. history   2017: In his first national-level triathlon competition, claimed the men's overall title and qualified for his elite license at the USA Triathlon Age-Group Sprint National Championships in Omaha, Nebraska   Collegiate Running Accolades: Member of the 2014 NCAA National Champion CU Boulder men's cross-country team • Seven-time All-American in cross-country and track • Set the eighth-fastest mark for a CU Buff in the outdoor 5k with a time of 13:26:22 in 2015 • Placed third in the 5k at the NCAA Indoor National Championships in 2015   Inside Tracker Profile diet and the type of supplements you are willing to take and exercise Uploaded my 23 and Me data Received my DNA Report BioMarker eBook Inside Tracker Blog Noticed that Morgan Pearson is using Inside Tracker and noticed that vitamin B12 and ferritin levels were not optimized. Inside tracker suggested animal products and fortified foods to optimize my B12. Ferritin is a protein that stores iron - I have been taking an iron supplement and trying to eat non-processed red meats more frequently.     Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. Buddy Insurance is the kind of peace of mind so you can enjoy your training and racing to their fullest.  Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.  You can now get on-demand accident insurance to make sure you get cash for bills fast and fill any gaps between your current coverage.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out!   Endurance News:   PeopleForBikes Staff to Speak at Upcoming CES Tech Convention January 4, 2022 BOULDER, COLO. (Jan. 4, 2022) /ENDURANCESPORTSWIRE/ – PeopleForBikes, a national bicycling advocacy nonprofit and the U.S. bicycle industry's trade association, will have several staff members participating in panels and presentations at the upcoming CES trade show, taking place Jan. 5-8, 2022 in Winchester, Nevada.   CES — the most influential tech event in the world — has been the global stage for innovation for more than 50 years. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association, CES is the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators.   “We could not be more excited and proud to have members of our team speaking at such an important conference,” said Jenn Dice, president and CEO of PeopleForBikes. “We know that technology like electric bicycles have a massive potential to completely revolutionize the way Americans recreate and move about their everyday lives. Having the opportunity to share our work and knowledge with such a large audience will only grow PeopleForBikes' and the bike industry's role as thought leaders in this space.”   PeopleForBikes, Call2Recycle and industry leaders from Alta Cycling Group and Bosch eBike Systems will be sharing the latest information on the industry wide electric bicycle battery recycling program during a panel on Wednesday, Jan. 5 from 1:30 to 1:55 p.m. Anticipating a massive increase in electric bicycle use for both recreation and transportation, more than 40 bike industry leaders from 20 PeopleForBikes member companies worked together to design the nationwide program. It aims to address the environmental concerns with lithium ion battery recycling and ensure batteries at their end of life end up in the proper recycling stream and out of landfills, and represents the first transportation sector united under one battery recycling solution.   PeopleForBikes Director of Federal Affairs Noa Banayan will join Dave Snyder of CalBike for an update on the federal e-bike policies, like the E-BIKE Act and three-class definition. The E-BIKE Act would offer Americans a refundable tax credit of up to $1500 on the purchase of a qualifying new electric bicycle. Banayan will also provide larger updates on the role of e-bikes in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the status of the Build Back Better Act, which proposes nearly $12 billion for bikes, including the e-bike tax credit, a bicycle commuter benefit and climate and equity infrastructure grants.   “In 2021, policymakers at every level of government in the U.S. began to leverage the power of e-bikes to meet larger policy goals on climate change, economic growth, equity and mobility,” said Banayan. “In 2022, PeopleForBikes aims to promote meaningful and wide reaching incentives for e-bikes and bike riding in 2022, including the E-BIKE Act and the Bicycle Commuter Act before Congress.”   Ash Lovell, Ph.D., PeopleForBikes' electric bicycle policy and campaign director, will join a panel on Thursday, Jan. 6, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. on the opportunity electric cargo bikes provide for urban delivery. The panel, which will include speakers from the University of Washington's Urban Freight Lab, Coaster Cycles and BrightDrop, will cover electric cargo bike's role in the future of last-mile delivery and micromobility and what regulatory and legislative considerations need to be accounted for to make their adoption a reality.   What's New in the 303:   El Tour De Tucson Rob Quinn Style_Apacheria Part 3 By Rob Quinn, Dirt Journal   Dateline 1736. Twenty miles south of the Mexican border. Rancher Bernardo de Urrea, a Mexican of Basque heritage knew all too well what a full moon meant. It meant a higher-than-average chance of raiding Apaches who routinely swept through the Rancheros in search of plunder but so far, de Urrera's little slice of paradise had been left alone. Named after a Basque term that roughly translates into sturdy oak, he named his Ranchero Arizona. And the rest as they say is history.   One threat that's accompanying the full moon for me, is the 38th annual El Tour de Tucson 102 mile bike race. I say race because the entire course is closed to traffic and your time is recorded and a winner named. Although it has the laid-back vibe of a Ride-the-Rockies type event, the clock is ticking and you see a higher degree of effort. I've done the event a dozen times starting when we lived in San Diego over 30 years ago. It's a great way to end the season and keep the training up. It's also a fun getaway for my non cyclist (a little Mountain biking) wife who is flying into PHX Sky Harbor airport (always liked that name, reminds me of a Dead or Panic song)  then driving down to Tucson aka “The Old Pueblo” the next day with me.   This is a multi-part series on Rob's journey to the Southwest to ride his mountain bike and road bike, Part one: HERE, Part two HERE   That leaves time for one more ride. I may be stupid but I'm not crazy. If you noticed I never mentioned my road bike in the previous two articles, it's because you'd have to be absolutely bat-shit nuts to ride a road bike in Phoenix. This comes from a guy that rode nearly every day for a decade in Southern California.   I had my eye on an open space park called Papago Park close to our place and ASU for some off-road miles. www.tempetourism.com Described as 1,500 acres filled with hiking and biking trails, picnic areas and lagoons. What it does not mention that until recently, it was home to one of the largest homeless camps in the state. That sort of defined the area enough that when we were looking for a place for Paris Hilton (my daughter) and a nice condo in our price range was open, right across from the great trails? We passed. The camp has since been disbanded, but not unlike the desert of Apacheria, that area can be filled with outlaws and boogiemen when the sun sets.   I take off from our condo in full trail kit. 34 pound trail rig, loaded Osprey and a baggie kit. You'd have thought I was dressed like an astronaut by the looks of my neighbors as a I muscled the rig down the recently repainted steps. It's about a 3 mile ride through Tempe and across the Tempe town lake to the park. Riding on the sidewalk with headphones off, all senses needed, I am almost hit three times. The Tempe town lake is interesting. About 20 years ago they dammed the end of the Salt River and the next week that area hosted the annual IRONMAN race. It's the only time you can swim in that lake.   You can SUP, crew, or Kayak but no touchy! Which I find one step down from torture if it's a balmy 115 out and you can't jump in the lake? We all have our definition of hell. No wonder the ASU Mascot is the Sun Devil.   Out of harms way I cruise into the park. It's 12 noon and around 90 degrees. The forecast calls for a 20 degree drop for El Tour. When I enter, I see a picnic table of middle aged males drinking and smoking weed. At the top of the hill, I see a Tempe PD SUV. Just like the Law shadowed the outlaws in the old days, some things never change.   TriDot Preseason Project The Preseason Project is a triathlon research initiative that helps us quantify and enhance the performance gains that TriDot's Optimized Training delivers over training alternatives.   You qualify for the FREE training if you meet the following criteria:   Planning an Olympic, Half, or Full triathlon for 2022 season Train using a device with GPS and/or power Have not used TriDot in the last 6 months Not a professional triathlete Enthusiastic and motivated to get a jump start on your season!   Qualified participants get 2 free months of optimized triathlon training. Learn More.   TriDot Coach Rich Referral - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares     Video of the Week:   Craig Howie, Pro Triathlete and Coach turned Electric Guitar Creator and Craftsman       Tokyo 2020 Olympic Triathlon: Morgan Pearson (USA)       Upcoming Guests   USAT CEO Rocky Harris is joining us later this month to talk about the state of triathlon and give us a sneak preview of this yea's Endurance Exchange.  give sent out his year end message and here's what he said.   Closing: Merry Christmas!  Be sure to tell us your favorites from 2021! Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

Hey Everybody! Welcome back to another episode of The Bolton Ebikes Podcast. I have a guest today who is really, I would say, into electric bikes, but also really involved and knows a lot of people in the bike industry. So today I've got Dr. Ash Lovell from People For Bikes. We're going to just kind of talk to her about the ebike industry. Some of the things that are really exciting that she is doing in the future and something that Jessica just went to recently, and that's how this whole connection was made. So definitely stay tuned, stick around. This is going to be a good one. In today's episode you'll learn more about: What role Dr. Ash Lovell plays at People for Bikes and why she is so passionate about her work within the worldwide biking community. The importance that People for Bikes has placed on the safety of all bike riders and what they are doing to support that.  A discussion on the different classes of bikes and what  What their thoughts are on the ebike tax credit and the impact the Ebike Act would have for all ebike owners and future riders.  Where you can get updates on The Ebike Tax Credit.  What she finds is the biggest benefit of ebikes and why this is changing everyone's lives in many positive ways. And so much more!  Thank you very much for being a guest on the podcast today. I appreciate your time. I'm sure that we will be in touch more in the future. Definitely for anybody that's listening yet, go to People For Bikes Dot Org to  check out the resources. Thanks again for everybody listening and make sure to come back on another Tuesday, as we're always bringing you some more interesting ebike content. Links from Bolton Ebikes & People For Bikes Learn more about People For Bikes here: https://www.peopleforbikes.org Sign up for Upcoming Podcast Episodes: www.ebikepodcast.com Get A Bolton Ebike: https://www.boltonebikes.com Buy OR Sell your Ebike with Ebike Search: https://www.ebikesearch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boltonebikes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boltonebikes Subscribe to The Bolton Ebikes YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/boltonebikes?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/868947773245145/ Who do you want me to interview for The Bolton Ebikes Podcast? Let us know! Submit the contact information and stories about those ebike adventures to the team at info@boltonebikes.com and let us know you want to be on the show!

This week we are talking about planning your 2022 season. How to pick a race?  If you are doing IRONMAN, Challenge or any "big brand" races, you know how fast some of these races sell out.  Local races sell out fast too.  Should you commit early?  Once you've signed up, then what?  When does the training begin?  What kind of training plan is right for you?  All that and more. Show Sponsor: VENGA CBD Thanks very much to Venga CBD for helping make the show possible. Venga was started by athletes like you who wanted a better way to use CBD to help fight pain, train longer, race harder and recover faster.  Venga has created a SYSTEM of CBD products that cover 100% of your CBD needs. Each product is specifically made to support an area of your endurance life. Ultra Gels and Balm are great for training recovery and fighting inflammation Gummies and Energy Drink are great while racing Sleep Gels help you get the sleep you need for that overnight recovery All Venga CBD products are 100% THC Free and water soluble!  Just go to https://vengaendurance.com/303podcast to order yours today. First-time order is 30% off with code (303PODCAST).  We've also added 50% off your first month's subscription with code (303SUBSCRIPTION). In Today's Show Feature Discussion Start Your 2022 Season (Big Brand, Local Races, Off Season Training) Endurance News Kristian B wins big time at Cozumel - new Ironman record What's new in the 303 Without Limits and other local races Interview Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch®  UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars to fuel serious athletes.  UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products.  Steady energy equals sustained performance! You put in the training, so don't let nutrition limit your performance.  Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co,  Feature Discussion In recent weeks race companies have started sending their 2022 race schedules.  If you are still contemplating your 2022 season, we have some information and discussion that should help you plan your season, or at least get off the couch and register. Bill, I thought I'd tee up this feature discussion by throwing out a few questions for you and I to discuss.  Here they are: What to consider when planning your season? Should you register now or wait? How much should I budget for my race season? When should I start training? How to get started with a training plan? What to consider when planning your season? Rich's thoughts For me I know that I like to avoid cold water, so warmer water is a factor How accessible is the race from a travel perspective?  Is the race serviced by bike transport if travel involved? Does the race venue sound exciting? Bill's thoughts Should you register now or wait? Rich's thoughts: Generally there are a number of arguments for committing early.  Lower race entry fees and greater availability of lodging if traveling. Tier-Based Pricing generally means you save if you register early.  General entries are sold on a tiered pricing model based on slot inventory. Once slot inventory is sold out at each level, the price will go up. Bill's thoughts: How much should I budget for my race season? Rich's thoughts: Before registering for your races, make a list of all the races your are interested in doing. Eliminate with schedule conflicts and then consider the all in costs.  Long distance races tend to require travel and logistics that don't accompany local races. Current United States IRONMAN prices, of which only Ironman Cozumel's website indicates which Tier they are at. Texas Limited St George Qualification/Sold Out Tulsa $774 Des Moines $699 Lake Placid Limited Alaska Sold Out Wisconsin $799 Maryland $799 Increase Sunday Chattanooga $799 California $834 Florida $774 Cozumel Tier 1 - $675.00 Local Races:  Breakaway Athletics sent an email that they will be announcing 2022 registrations soon.  BBSC has 5 tiered price points and we just past tier 1 (their lowest prices) last Sunday November 21st.    Without Limits has also announced their 2022 race schedule. They also have a date-based tiered-pricing.  The Colorado Triathlon: Sprint Triathlon Individual: $90 until 1/1, $95 until 4/1, $100 until 5/29 at midnight Olympic Triathlon Individual: $110 until 1/1, $120 until 4/1, $130 until 5/29 at midnight Bill your thoughts? When should I begin training?  Bill, if you were going to pick a couple of events or races for 2022, what might they be?  What time of year?  When would you start training and why? Rich: My answer depends on the when your earliest and A races are in 2022, what distance you are racing, your realistic goal performance and your current level of training/fitness. As a general rule of thumb, consistency in training produces the best results.  It's best to keep a consistent schedule of training even in the NA off season.  If you are working with a coach already, you are likely in coach-designed off season plan that will bridge you to your formal periodized plan in 2022 (Base, Build, Peak and Taper). If you are not working directly with a coach, you either self-coached or self-coached with a purchased training plan more than likely.  If you are a triathlete for example, it's good to keep a consistent mix of swim, bike, run and strength if you are a triathlete.    Where can I find a training plan: Bill, what was the first race where you followed a training plan?  Was it written by a coach or purchased online? Rich's If you are new to triathlon and don't have a coach, there are a lot of great resources out there.  www.mytimetotri.com - free plans BeginnerTriathlete.com - Triathlon Training for Beginners If you are doing a Sprint or Olympic distance race, As an athlete using TriDot, as a coach, as an ambassador of TriDot, and soon to be a TriDot coach, I highly recommend you try it for 14-day Test Drive.  Start your 14-day Free Trial! When you set up your profile, you'll also pick your "A" and "B" races in the RaceX part of the TriDot app and then TriDot uses your data and AI to design and actively adjust your plan better than a coach can and certainly better than a generic off the shelf plan.  It optimize your training for better results in less time with fewer injuries. https://tridot.com/.  If you decide to continue using it, you can sign up for as little as $9.99/mo, which is cheaper than other training apps without the training plan and cheaper than most plans out there.  If you want more bells and whistles for $29 and $99/mo.  If you feel like you could benefit from active coaching (teaching form and skills, accountability, encouragement, race planning) in addition to a training plan.  You can signup for a coached service with TriDot or please send me an email to Rich@303Colorado.com.  If you do take TriDot for a test drive, there's a question "Did a coach refer you?" Please tell them coach Rich Soares referred you. Here are some of the features I really like about TriDot and why: Detailed daily workouts with training zones that take into account elevation, humidity and temperature - Environment Normalization Performance benchmarking (TriDot scores. For each discipline, a normalized functional threshold power or pace (FTP) on a 1 to 100 scale with 1 being the slowest and 100 being at or near world-record pace.) Drill and exercise videos.  Swim, bike, run and strength workouts have warmups, drills and exercises and there's a video window in the training event to show a 20-30 second video illustrating the drill.  For example, a lot of the run warm up drills have Bobby McGee demonstrating how to do them properly. Device integration (Garmin, Polar, Strava) and smart trainer (Wahoo Kicker) Swim form analysis - combination of diagnostic questions, PhysiFactors (Intensity Duration Frequency Sequence Technique) and a CVT.  Categorizes you as a Tarzan, Overglider, Overkicker, etc and each has a list of characteristics. Swim drill optimization - offers specific drills to address the negative characteristics of your swim form categorization. Other resources: The Cost Of Ironman Races (incl. the not so obvious fees) – My Tri World Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. Buddy Insurance is the kind of peace of mind so you can enjoy your training and racing to their fullest.  Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.  You can now get on-demand accident insurance to make sure you get cash for bills fast and fill any gaps between your current coverage.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out! Endurance News: Kristian Blummenfelt from Norway and Sara Svensk from Sweden wins Cozumel.  In his Ironman debut, the Olympic champ split a 39:41 swim, 4:02:40 bike, and a 2:35:24 run for a 7:21:12 total. Notably, second-place finisher Reudi Wild, also broke the previous Ironman world's best time with a 7:36:35 and the women's winner, Sara Svensk, set an Ironman-brand world's best time of 8:22:41. This prompted a lot of online speculation about if the course was short, if the swim was accurate.  Here's what I got from Kristian Blummenfelt's Strava Swim distance 4,222 (2.398 miles) Bike 113.14 Run 25.76 Men's Results Women's Results People For Bikes Applauds House Votes in Favor of Billions for Bike Incentives and Infrastructure in Build Back Better Act November 19, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 19, 2021) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – After months of debate and negotiations, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to send the Build Back Better (BBB) Act to the Senate, approving with it billions of dollars in funding for an electric bicycle tax credit, a bike commuter benefit, climate and equity-enhancing infrastructure and more in the $1.75 trillion social spending bill. “The House's latest vote on the Build Back Better (BBB) Act embraces bicycles as part of a climate solution thanks to new financial incentives for bikes and e-bikes and grants for climate and equity focused infrastructure improvements,” said PeopleForBikes President and CEO Jenn Dice. “We urge the Senate to take up the BBB before the end of the year so we can get to work on lowering transportation emissions while keeping all people, no matter how they travel or where they live, moving.” PeopleForBikes applauds the House for advancing wide-reaching policies to curb transportation emissions and enhance mobility. The inclusion of the E-BIKE Act, a tax credit for electric bicycles, could mean money back in the pockets of Americans looking for a green, efficient and healthy transportation option. It will support delivery workers reliant on electric bicycles, parents seeking to leave the car at home for school drop offs and anyone who wants to harness the power of an electric bicycle to meet their daily local transportation needs. PeopleForBikes is especially grateful to House leadership for shepherding the BBB through the legislative process and champions for bikes and e-bikes in Congress, specifically Representatives Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) and Mike Thompson (CA-05) for their sponsorship of the E-BIKE Act. The BBB now heads to the Senate, where a path forward remains unclear. PeopleForBikes, the bicycle industry and our partners will continue to advocate for a spending bill that includes the E-BIKE Act, climate and equity infrastructure grants and more. PeopleForBikes works at the federal, state and local levels to advance the state of bicycle infrastructure, promote incentives for bicycles and expand access to electric bicycles. For questions related to this work, please contact PeopleForBikes Director of Federal Affairs Noa Banayan at noa@peopleforbikes.org. About PeopleForBikes PeopleForBikes is making biking better for everyone by uniting millions of Americans, thousands of businesses and hundreds of communities to make every bike ride safer, more accessible and more fun. When people ride bikes, great things happen. Join us at PeopleForBikes.org. What's New in the 303: Ran into Jennifer Gutierrez swimming at Eastridge Rec Center in Highlands Ranch.  Gutierrez competed at the first Olympic triathlon at the 2000 Summer Olympics and she was the first American to qualify as a triathlete for the 2000 Olympics. She took thirteenth place with a total time of 2:03:38.48. Upcoming Guests Marianne Martin (born November 1, 1957 in Fenton, Michigan) is an American road racing cyclist. She won the first Tour de France for women in 1984. The year she won the Tour de France Martin suffered from anemia earlier in that year and had been riding poorly. At the race Martin took the lead after stage 14 where the race encountered the mountains. Martin was a good climber and never gave up the lead after that into Paris. The streets were said to contain more two million spectators watching the race. Martin was inducted into the 2012 Boulder (Colorado) Sports Hall of Fame.  She's a talented professional photographer and her work can be seen on Real Life Portraits.  She is going to help us understand women's racing, pay disparity and what it would take to close the pay gap.  Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

This week we are talking about planning your 2022 season. How to pick a race?  If you are doing IRONMAN, Challenge or any "big brand" races, you know how fast some of these races sell out.  Local races sell out fast too.  Should you commit early?  Once you've signed up, then what?  When does the training begin?  What kind of training plan is right for you?  All that and more. Show Sponsor: VENGA CBD Thanks very much to Venga CBD for helping make the show possible. Venga was started by athletes like you who wanted a better way to use CBD to help fight pain, train longer, race harder and recover faster.  Venga has created a SYSTEM of CBD products that cover 100% of your CBD needs. Each product is specifically made to support an area of your endurance life. Ultra Gels and Balm are great for training recovery and fighting inflammation Gummies and Energy Drink are great while racing Sleep Gels help you get the sleep you need for that overnight recovery All Venga CBD products are 100% THC Free and water soluble!  Just go to https://vengaendurance.com/303podcast to order yours today. First-time order is 30% off with code (303PODCAST).  We've also added 50% off your first month's subscription with code (303SUBSCRIPTION). In Today's Show Feature Discussion Start Your 2022 Season (Big Brand, Local Races, Off Season Training) Endurance News Kristian B wins big time at Cozumel - new Ironman record What's new in the 303 Without Limits and other local races Interview Sponsor: UCAN Take your performance to the next level with UCAN Energy and Bars made with SuperStarch®  UCAN uses SuperStarch instead of simple sugars to fuel serious athletes.  UCAN keeps blood sugar steady compared to the energy spikes and crashes of sugar-based products.  Steady energy equals sustained performance! You put in the training, so don't let nutrition limit your performance.  Use UCAN in your training and racing to fuel the healthy way, finish stronger and recover more quickly!  Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co Use the code 303UCAN for 20% off at ucan.co/discount/303UCAN/ or ucan.co,  Feature Discussion In recent weeks race companies have started sending their 2022 race schedules.  If you are still contemplating your 2022 season, we have some information and discussion that should help you plan your season, or at least get off the couch and register. Bill, I thought I'd tee up this feature discussion by throwing out a few questions for you and I to discuss.  Here they are: What to consider when planning your season? Should you register now or wait? How much should I budget for my race season? When should I start training? How to get started with a training plan? What to consider when planning your season? Rich's thoughts For me I know that I like to avoid cold water, so warmer water is a factor How accessible is the race from a travel perspective?  Is the race serviced by bike transport if travel involved? Does the race venue sound exciting? Bill's thoughts Should you register now or wait? Rich's thoughts: Generally there are a number of arguments for committing early.  Lower race entry fees and greater availability of lodging if traveling. Tier-Based Pricing generally means you save if you register early.  General entries are sold on a tiered pricing model based on slot inventory. Once slot inventory is sold out at each level, the price will go up. Bill's thoughts: How much should I budget for my race season? Rich's thoughts: Before registering for your races, make a list of all the races your are interested in doing. Eliminate with schedule conflicts and then consider the all in costs.  Long distance races tend to require travel and logistics that don't accompany local races. Current United States IRONMAN prices, of which only Ironman Cozumel's website indicates which Tier they are at. Texas Limited St George Qualification/Sold Out Tulsa $774 Des Moines $699 Lake Placid Limited Alaska Sold Out Wisconsin $799 Maryland $799 Increase Sunday Chattanooga $799 California $834 Florida $774 Cozumel Tier 1 - $675.00 Local Races:  Breakaway Athletics sent an email that they will be announcing 2022 registrations soon.  BBSC has 5 tiered price points and we just past tier 1 (their lowest prices) last Sunday November 21st.    Without Limits has also announced their 2022 race schedule. They also have a date-based tiered-pricing.  The Colorado Triathlon: Sprint Triathlon Individual: $90 until 1/1, $95 until 4/1, $100 until 5/29 at midnight Olympic Triathlon Individual: $110 until 1/1, $120 until 4/1, $130 until 5/29 at midnight Bill your thoughts? When should I begin training?  Bill, if you were going to pick a couple of events or races for 2022, what might they be?  What time of year?  When would you start training and why? Rich: My answer depends on the when your earliest and A races are in 2022, what distance you are racing, your realistic goal performance and your current level of training/fitness. As a general rule of thumb, consistency in training produces the best results.  It's best to keep a consistent schedule of training even in the NA off season.  If you are working with a coach already, you are likely in coach-designed off season plan that will bridge you to your formal periodized plan in 2022 (Base, Build, Peak and Taper). If you are not working directly with a coach, you either self-coached or self-coached with a purchased training plan more than likely.  If you are a triathlete for example, it's good to keep a consistent mix of swim, bike, run and strength if you are a triathlete.    Where can I find a training plan: Bill, what was the first race where you followed a training plan?  Was it written by a coach or purchased online? Rich's If you are new to triathlon and don't have a coach, there are a lot of great resources out there.  www.mytimetotri.com - free plans BeginnerTriathlete.com - Triathlon Training for Beginners If you are doing a Sprint or Olympic distance race, As an athlete using TriDot, as a coach, as an ambassador of TriDot, and soon to be a TriDot coach, I highly recommend you try it for 14-day Test Drive.  Start your 14-day Free Trial! When you set up your profile, you'll also pick your "A" and "B" races in the RaceX part of the TriDot app and then TriDot uses your data and AI to design and actively adjust your plan better than a coach can and certainly better than a generic off the shelf plan.  It optimize your training for better results in less time with fewer injuries. https://tridot.com/.  If you decide to continue using it, you can sign up for as little as $9.99/mo, which is cheaper than other training apps without the training plan and cheaper than most plans out there.  If you want more bells and whistles for $29 and $99/mo.  If you feel like you could benefit from active coaching (teaching form and skills, accountability, encouragement, race planning) in addition to a training plan.  You can signup for a coached service with TriDot or please send me an email to Rich@303Colorado.com.  If you do take TriDot for a test drive, there's a question "Did a coach refer you?" Please tell them coach Rich Soares referred you. Here are some of the features I really like about TriDot and why: Detailed daily workouts with training zones that take into account elevation, humidity and temperature - Environment Normalization Performance benchmarking (TriDot scores. For each discipline, a normalized functional threshold power or pace (FTP) on a 1 to 100 scale with 1 being the slowest and 100 being at or near world-record pace.) Drill and exercise videos.  Swim, bike, run and strength workouts have warmups, drills and exercises and there's a video window in the training event to show a 20-30 second video illustrating the drill.  For example, a lot of the run warm up drills have Bobby McGee demonstrating how to do them properly. Device integration (Garmin, Polar, Strava) and smart trainer (Wahoo Kicker) Swim form analysis - combination of diagnostic questions, PhysiFactors (Intensity Duration Frequency Sequence Technique) and a CVT.  Categorizes you as a Tarzan, Overglider, Overkicker, etc and each has a list of characteristics. Swim drill optimization - offers specific drills to address the negative characteristics of your swim form categorization. Other resources: The Cost Of Ironman Races (incl. the not so obvious fees) – My Tri World Our News is sponsored by Buddy Insurance. Buddy Insurance is the kind of peace of mind so you can enjoy your training and racing to their fullest.  Buddy's mission is simple, to help people fearlessly enjoy an active and outdoor lifestyle.  You can now get on-demand accident insurance to make sure you get cash for bills fast and fill any gaps between your current coverage.  Go to buddyinsurance.com and create an account.  There's no commitment or charge to create one.  Once you have an account created, it's a snap to open your phone and in a couple clicks have coverage for the day.  Check it out! Endurance News: Kristian Blummenfelt from Norway and Sara Svensk from Sweden wins Cozumel.  In his Ironman debut, the Olympic champ split a 39:41 swim, 4:02:40 bike, and a 2:35:24 run for a 7:21:12 total. Notably, second-place finisher Reudi Wild, also broke the previous Ironman world's best time with a 7:36:35 and the women's winner, Sara Svensk, set an Ironman-brand world's best time of 8:22:41. This prompted a lot of online speculation about if the course was short, if the swim was accurate.  Here's what I got from Kristian Blummenfelt's Strava Swim distance 4,222 (2.398 miles) Bike 113.14 Run 25.76 Men's Results Women's Results People For Bikes Applauds House Votes in Favor of Billions for Bike Incentives and Infrastructure in Build Back Better Act November 19, 2021 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 19, 2021) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – After months of debate and negotiations, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to send the Build Back Better (BBB) Act to the Senate, approving with it billions of dollars in funding for an electric bicycle tax credit, a bike commuter benefit, climate and equity-enhancing infrastructure and more in the $1.75 trillion social spending bill. “The House's latest vote on the Build Back Better (BBB) Act embraces bicycles as part of a climate solution thanks to new financial incentives for bikes and e-bikes and grants for climate and equity focused infrastructure improvements,” said PeopleForBikes President and CEO Jenn Dice. “We urge the Senate to take up the BBB before the end of the year so we can get to work on lowering transportation emissions while keeping all people, no matter how they travel or where they live, moving.” PeopleForBikes applauds the House for advancing wide-reaching policies to curb transportation emissions and enhance mobility. The inclusion of the E-BIKE Act, a tax credit for electric bicycles, could mean money back in the pockets of Americans looking for a green, efficient and healthy transportation option. It will support delivery workers reliant on electric bicycles, parents seeking to leave the car at home for school drop offs and anyone who wants to harness the power of an electric bicycle to meet their daily local transportation needs. PeopleForBikes is especially grateful to House leadership for shepherding the BBB through the legislative process and champions for bikes and e-bikes in Congress, specifically Representatives Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) and Mike Thompson (CA-05) for their sponsorship of the E-BIKE Act. The BBB now heads to the Senate, where a path forward remains unclear. PeopleForBikes, the bicycle industry and our partners will continue to advocate for a spending bill that includes the E-BIKE Act, climate and equity infrastructure grants and more. PeopleForBikes works at the federal, state and local levels to advance the state of bicycle infrastructure, promote incentives for bicycles and expand access to electric bicycles. For questions related to this work, please contact PeopleForBikes Director of Federal Affairs Noa Banayan at noa@peopleforbikes.org. About PeopleForBikes PeopleForBikes is making biking better for everyone by uniting millions of Americans, thousands of businesses and hundreds of communities to make every bike ride safer, more accessible and more fun. When people ride bikes, great things happen. Join us at PeopleForBikes.org. What's New in the 303: Ran into Jennifer Gutierrez swimming at Eastridge Rec Center in Highlands Ranch.  Gutierrez competed at the first Olympic triathlon at the 2000 Summer Olympics and she was the first American to qualify as a triathlete for the 2000 Olympics. She took thirteenth place with a total time of 2:03:38.48. Upcoming Guests Marianne Martin (born November 1, 1957 in Fenton, Michigan) is an American road racing cyclist. She won the first Tour de France for women in 1984. The year she won the Tour de France Martin suffered from anemia earlier in that year and had been riding poorly. At the race Martin took the lead after stage 14 where the race encountered the mountains. Martin was a good climber and never gave up the lead after that into Paris. The streets were said to contain more two million spectators watching the race. Martin was inducted into the 2012 Boulder (Colorado) Sports Hall of Fame.  She's a talented professional photographer and her work can be seen on Real Life Portraits.  She is going to help us understand women's racing, pay disparity and what it would take to close the pay gap.  Closing: Thanks again for listening in this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

What is it that you want to be known for? Do you know what you want your legacy to be when it is all said and done? Our guests today, Ravi Rajcoomar and Perry Gladstone talk about creating your Moment of Glory, why having mentors and peer advisors make a difference, and tips from some of their amazing success. Connect with Perry and Ravi:**The Moonshot Collective = https://www.themoonshotcollective.com/ABOUT OUR GUESTSPerry Gladstone and Ravi Rajcoomar are both business experts who have individually founded numerous successful companies. Together they partnered to start The Moonshot Collective (TMC), which helps purpose-driven leaders and innovators grow with the best. TMC is a global network of accomplished leaders and innovators committed to solving each other's challenges, fueling each other's development, and supporting purpose-driven organizations.Ravi Rajcoomar is a ‘Heromaker' whose life's work is to work with individuals and organizations to create their MoG - Moment of Glory - and lasting legacy. He is a recognized leader in the brand strategy, experiential event, content, athlete, and product marketing space. He has produced award-winning sports marketing events and broadcasts on six continents for nearly every major action and adventure sport, from Red Bull's live broadcast properties to the X Games and both the Summer and Winter Olympics. His experience has helped lead some of the world's best brands to deeper engagement with their audience and clients including Red Bull, Polaris, Specialized, Clif Bar, WME and ESPN, not to mention several state and regional DMOs. He has earned ‘Organizer of the Year' honors at the highest levels from the Union Cycliste International (UCI) and international media on both the road and mountain bike disciplines of cycling as well as Emmys, Event Marketer, Addy, and Ace awards as well as Sports Business Journal's prestigious ‘Forty under Forty' nomination. Ravi currently lives in Georgia, and currently serves as a Vice  President for PeopleForBikes, the nation's leading bicycle industry trade association.Perry Gladstone helps leaders and leading organizations unlock their true potential by sharing his unique ability to see and articulate their greatest opportunities for success. Insightful, charismatic, and entertaining, Perry is a natural storyteller with a boatload of experience and success across multiple industries. As a confidential coach and advisor, Perry has guided powerful leaders, rock stars, innovators and disruptors and developingcountries around the world. In private consultation, workshops and his exclusive mastermind groups, Perry will deliver the clarity and insight your audience needs to break through any barrier and create the life and legacy they always wanted. Before formalizing his advising career, Perry founded ten influential companies in the action sports, entertainment and media industries. He is the author of the critically acclaimed, FAST & HOT; How To Open Hearts, Win Minds and Create a Better Life in Business, co-founder of the SOMOS Foundation of Costa Rica.ABOUT BIG SKY FRANCHISE TEAM:This episode is powered by Big Sky Franchise Team. If you are ready to talk about franchising your business you can schedule your free, no-obligation, franchise consultation online at: https://bigskyfranchiseteam.com/ or by calling Big Sky Franchise Team at: 855-824-4759.   

In this episode, John welcomes Austin's District 8, City Council Member, Paige Ellis onto the Podcast. They talk about her biggest learnings from a 2019 PeopleForBikes study tour to The Netherlands, some recent infrastructure improvements in the city, a game-changing mobility bond she co-sponsored which passed overwhelmingly in the November election, as well as the Interstate 35 expansion challenge.

Learn more about the Walton Graduate School of Business and apply for the EMBA program. Learn more about becoming a member at BlakeSt.This week, we talked with Kristie Holt and John Paul Shaffer with People for Bikes. PeopleForBikes is an organization based out of Boulder, CO but with operations in NWA and their goal is to unite millions of individuals, thousands of businesses and hundreds of communities to make bike riding better for everyone.Learn more about People for Bikes and the economic impact of cycling in Northwest ArkansasResources mentioned:BikeNWANWA Bike ResaleArkansas Latinas en BiciWomen of OzBuddy PegsStrider BikesRideSpotE-mail - nwa@peopleforbikes.org 

Perry Gladstone helps leaders and leading organizations unlock their true potential by sharing his unique ability to see and articulate our greatest opportunities for success.Insightful, charismatic, and entertaining, Perry is a natural storyteller with a boatload of experience and success across multiple industries. As a confidential coach and advisor, Perry has guided powerful leaders, rock stars, innovators and disruptors and developing countries around the world. In private consultation, kick-ass workshops and his exclusive mastermind groups, Perry will deliver the clarity and insight you need to break through any barrier and create the life and legacy you always wanted.Before formalizing his advising career, Perry founded ten influential companies in the action sports, entertainment and media industries. He is the author of the critically acclaimed, FAST & HOT; How To Open Hearts, Win Minds and Create a Better Life in Business, co-founder of the SOMOS Foundation of Costa Rica and a celebrated recording artist under the name Prince Perry.Equally at home on stage, in the air or on the water, Perry is an avid surfer, paraglider, musician and former record holder in the sport of freediving. When not surfing, flying or serving his community you can find him on the beaches of Costa Rica thinking about what makes good things better.—Ravi Rajcoomar:Ravi Rajcoomar is a ‘Heromaker’ whose life’s work is to work with individuals and organizations to create their MoG – Moment of Glory – and lasting legacy. He is a recognized leader in the brand strategy, experiential event, content, athlete, and product marketing space.He has produced award-winning sports marketing events and broadcasts on six continents for nearly every major action and adventure sport, from Red Bull’s live broadcast properties to the X Games and both the Summer and Winter Olympics. His experience 
has helped lead some of the world’s best brands to deeper engagement with their audience and clients including Red Bull, Polaris, Specialized, Clif Bar, WME and ESPN, not to mention several state and regional DMOs.He has earned ‘Organizer of the Year’ honors at the highest levels from the Union Cycliste International (UCI) and international media on both the road and mountain bike disciplines of cycling as well as Emmys, Event Marketer, Addy, and Ace awards as well as Sports Business Journal’s prestigious ‘Forty under Forty’ nomination.Ravi currently lives in Georgia, and currently serves as a Vice President for PeopleForBikes, the nation’s leading bicycle industry trade association.Learn More: https://themoonshotcollective.com/Influential Influencers with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-perry-gladstone-and-ravi-rajcoomar-founders-of-the-moonshot-collective

Perry Gladstone helps leaders and leading organizations unlock their true potential by sharing his unique ability to see and articulate our greatest opportunities for success.Insightful, charismatic, and entertaining, Perry is a natural storyteller with a boatload of experience and success across multiple industries. As a confidential coach and advisor, Perry has guided powerful leaders, rock stars, innovators and disruptors and developing countries around the world. In private consultation, kick-ass workshops and his exclusive mastermind groups, Perry will deliver the clarity and insight you need to break through any barrier and create the life and legacy you always wanted.Before formalizing his advising career, Perry founded ten influential companies in the action sports, entertainment and media industries. He is the author of the critically acclaimed, FAST & HOT; How To Open Hearts, Win Minds and Create a Better Life in Business, co-founder of the SOMOS Foundation of Costa Rica and a celebrated recording artist under the name Prince Perry.Equally at home on stage, in the air or on the water, Perry is an avid surfer, paraglider, musician and former record holder in the sport of freediving. When not surfing, flying or serving his community you can find him on the beaches of Costa Rica thinking about what makes good things better.—Ravi Rajcoomar:Ravi Rajcoomar is a ‘Heromaker’ whose life’s work is to work with individuals and organizations to create their MoG – Moment of Glory – and lasting legacy. He is a recognized leader in the brand strategy, experiential event, content, athlete, and product marketing space.He has produced award-winning sports marketing events and broadcasts on six continents for nearly every major action and adventure sport, from Red Bull’s live broadcast properties to the X Games and both the Summer and Winter Olympics. His experience 
has helped lead some of the world’s best brands to deeper engagement with their audience and clients including Red Bull, Polaris, Specialized, Clif Bar, WME and ESPN, not to mention several state and regional DMOs.He has earned ‘Organizer of the Year’ honors at the highest levels from the Union Cycliste International (UCI) and international media on both the road and mountain bike disciplines of cycling as well as Emmys, Event Marketer, Addy, and Ace awards as well as Sports Business Journal’s prestigious ‘Forty under Forty’ nomination.Ravi currently lives in Georgia, and currently serves as a Vice President for PeopleForBikes, the nation’s leading bicycle industry trade association.Learn More: https://themoonshotcollective.com/Influential Influencers with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-perry-gladstone-and-ravi-rajcoomar-founders-of-the-moonshot-collective

Electric bikes shorten commutes, flatten hills and make cycling accessible to anyone who might need a boost. They're also great tools for replacing car trips and fighting climate change. Unfortunately, they're still a little pricey for some people. That could change thanks to a new bill in Congress: the Electric Bicycle Incentive Kickstart for the Environment Act. Co-sponsored by Congressman Earl Blumenauer of Oregon, the E-BIKE Act would offer a tax credit of 30% of the price of an electric bicycle, something that could bring the joys of e-bike ownership within  reach of more Americans. Congressman Blumenauer joins The War on Cars to discuss the bill, why commuter benefits ought to apply to bicycle sharing systems, and the economic, environmental and social benefits of bike commuting in general. (Spoiler alert: cyclists typically don't murder each other over parking.) Plus, he offers his thoughts on Democratic control of the House and Senate and the recent appointment of U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg.  ***This episode was sponsored in part by our friends at Cleverhood. For 20% off of stylish, functional rain gear designed specifically for walking and biking — and 30% off their new anorak rain jacket — enter coupon code WARONCARS at checkout.***  Support The War on Cars on Patreon and get cool stickers, access to exclusive bonus content and more. SHOW NOTES:  Support the E-BIKE Act by contacting your representative in Congress using this handy tool from PeopleForBikes or look up your congressperson and get in touch directly. Get the full details on the E-BIKE Act via BikePortland.org Learn more about Congressman Earl Blumenauer's life and career.  “E-bikes are expensive, but this congressman wants to make them more affordable” (Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge) “E-Bikes for Everyone!” (David Zipper, Slate) Get the official War on Cars coffee mug and other merch at our store. Rate and Review us on iTunes so more people can find The War on Cars. Sign up for our new newsletter, The Dispatch. This episode was produced and edited by Doug Gordon. Our music is by Nathaniel Goodyear. Our logo is by Dani Finkel of Crucial D. Find us on Twitter: @TheWarOnCars, Doug Gordon @BrooklynSpoke, Sarah Goodyear @buttermilk1, Aaron Naparstek @Naparstek. Questions, comments or suggestions? Email us: thewaroncars@gmail.com TheWarOnCars.org  

PeopleForBikes is one of the most important organizations in the bike world that you might not be too familiar with. So we caught up with Jenn Dice to talk about what the organization is up to; working with a new administration; and what each of us can do to get involved.TOPICS & TIMESWhat is PeopleForBikes (2:50)Lobbying for bike legislature (6:16)Obstacles & challenges (14:14)Current progress (17:55)Working with the new Biden administration (23:57)E-bikes (27:17)How you can get involved (34:34)RELATED LINKSAshley Korenblat, founder of Public Land SolutionsDave Wiens, exec director of IMBA, on e-bikesDave Ochs on Solutions to Increased Trail Use See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

John Paul Shaffer from PeopleForBikes and Nick Oyler from the City of Memphis join us to talk about how Memphis has gone from 2 to 300 miles of off- and on-road bicycle facilities over a decade; which projects have been truly transformative, such as Shelby Farms Greenway and the Harahan Bridge Crossing; and how an intentional focus on equity and neighborhood-based programming has helped more Memphians get on bikes for recreation and transportation. Later in the program, regular commentator Charlie Santo reflects on moving from transportation mecca Portland, OR to Memphis and trying to navigate the local system. Charlie and Emily also talk about how bike infrastructure and related improvements like traffic calming can potentially help increase access to public spaces such as Tom Lee Park and Riverside Park. Additional resources https://bikepedmemphis.wordpress.com/ https://peopleforbikes.org/

This week Kat Andrus, Youth Program Manager at PeopleforBikes, joins us again to interview Andree Sanders, President of Trips for Kids Metro NY. Andree is nicknamed the "bike whisperer" based on her teaching methods when teaching people how to ride. Adree has taught over 1000 kids to ride off-road, is now a certified NICA coach, has helped hundreds learn to ride, and is a League Certified Instructor through the League of American Bicyclists. She shares with us in this episode how she approaches teaching and how she works with bike shops to get more kids on bikes.Support the show (https://www.nbda.com/articles/donation-form-pg511.htm#!form/Donate)

In this episode, Kat Andrus, Youth Program Manager at PeopleforBikes, interviews Sabra Davison, co-founder and Executive Director of Little Bellas. Kat and Sabra discuss youth programs in the bicycling industry, why they are important, and how bike shops can get involved.Support the show (https://www.nbda.com/articles/donation-form-pg511.htm#!form/Donate)

Kyle Wagenschutz was a critical figure in growing and sustaining Revolutions Community Bicycle Shop in Memphis, alongside founder Anthony Siracusa. Together, the two shared a love for bikes and punk rock, and they found that each subculture played a role in helping them build community around bikes. Kyle advocated for bike lanes in Memphis, first from his perch at Revolutions, but then as the City of Memphis’ first bicycle/pedestrian coordinator. Anthony and Kyle’s effective “inside-outside” game showed what can happen when government and grassroots work together. The two friends’ partnership helped move Memphis from a “worst city for biking” to “most improved” and on to being a national leader in just six years. Now the Director of Local Innovation at PeopleForBikes in Boulder, CO, what Kyle learned through trial and error in Memphis is benefiting people in other cities.

Our guest this week is Marcus Smith from InnerFight. In the name InnerFight sounds familiar, it should. We had his coaching partner Tom Walker on the show back in August to talk about their Run Strong program. Check out episode #189 to hear the interview with Tom. Marcus Smith is going to sharing his inspirational story from the documentary "Fighting For Every Breath". As you will hear, Marcus was preparing for an epic ultra bike challenge when he was struck by a truck on February 10, 2018. He was thrown into a wall at 54 kph (33.5 mph), Injured, unable to move, bleeding from the mouth, a collapsed lung, and literally fighting for every breath. From the peak of endurance fitness to fighting for his life in an instant. The story is about how he held on and fought his way back from immobilizing and near-fatal injuries. He found the mental strength to find reasons to celebrate the smallest of victories. Thanks to last week's guest coach and author Marc Bloom about the book Amazing Racers, the story of America's greatest running team and their revolutionary coach, Bill Aris.   Sponsor - iKOR Labs: Today's show is supported by iKOR Labs. iKOR is a clean, natural source of recovery enhancing CBD that protects your body from the stresses of training, improves recovery from intense efforts and helps you maintain a positive mental state. The all-new iKOR Recovery Shot™ is the most complete recovery product yet. A formulation of tart cherry, liposomally encapsulated full spectrum hemp extract, hyaluronic acid, beet juice, raspberry juice, turmeric root, ginger root helps to quickly lessen the effects of inflammation and oxidative stress from intense athletic activity. Save 20% by using the code "mhe2020" at checkout. Go to www.ikorlabs.com for more details.   Announcements: Our sponsors have great Black Friday sales going on right now. UCAN is having it's biggest sale of the year! UCAN delivers steady, long-lasting energy to help you finish stronger. Try the nutrition fueling world-class triathlete Tim O'Donnell and thousands of age group triathletes to personal bests. Save 30% + Free Shipping on all UCAN products with code MHE Go to MileHighEndurancePodcast.com, click on the "subscribe" button, and you will get the newsletter with show notes and all the links and articles sent to you automatically every week. If you love the show, please consider making a donation of any amount by clicking the PayPal donate button at the bottom of the Podcast page.   Sponsor - Halo Neuro: Our interview is sponsored by Halo Neuroscience. The Halo Sport from Halo Neuroscience will help you learn the technique and form to get faster. 20 minutes of neural priming with the Halo Headset gives you an hour of neural plasticity to work and lock in the muscle movement that leads to strength, power and endurance. Use the code "MHE" at checkout to save an additional $20. Interview Introduction: Marcus Smith was at the peak of endurance fitness training in the mountains outside of Oman. He was hit by a truck, bounced off a wall at 33.5 mph left fighting for every breath. He held on and fought his way back from immobilizing and near-fatal injuries. He is about to share the mental strength he brought to this enormous to find reasons to celebrate the smallest of victories. You put all of those small victories together and build on your progress, you can achieve anything…and I do mean anything. Wait until you hear what this guy did at 90 days from his accident, at 120 days and throughout that first 12 months. Let's get into the interview with Marcus Smith.   Sponsor - Riplaces: Our post interview discussion is sponsored by Riplaces. Riplaces are an elastic lace system that integrates a bungee loop with a plastic core to connect the loop in each eyelet of your running shoe. The bungees come in 5 sizes to achieve custom tension for the perfect fit. The bungees and the cores come in a variety of colors and styles to help you personalize your set. Or, you can choose the MHE logo package. Pro triathlete proven and endorsed, use the code MHE25 to get that 25% discount. Go to www.riplaces.com for more information   What's New in the 303: I've been meaning to introduce Marcus Smith and Triny Willerton   WORLD RECORD SPIN CLASS On December 1-2, 2019, 20-25 riders will attempt to break the World Record for the longest static cycling class in history. Combined, we will ride mileage equivalent to biking from NYC to LA… and back. Presented by TheCyclist-Lawyer.com and Breaking History TV, hosted by CycleBar, and benefitting PeopleForBikes… this 28-hour nonstop cycling record attempt will test riders’ limits, mental and physical strength, and stretch even the hardest endurance athlete — but it’s all for an AMAZING organization… Our goal: $100,000 raised for PeopleForBikes. Let’s make cycling safer for everyone!!   From     IRONMAN ARIZONA .32 mile from water exit to the transition area Lauren Brandon first out of the water with Sarah Crowley and Meredith Kessler right behind her Parked at mile 9 of the run and got pics of Sarah Crowley, Heather Jackson, Meredith Kessler (who by the way looked great) and had just passed Lauren Brandon     About Nike Southwest Regionals Added the photos to an album on the MHE Facebook page, Instagram 61 athletes and at least that many parents Schedule Thursday PM shakeout run Friday AM shakeout Friday PM course walk and signed up for the citizens race on the NXR course Saturday AM, my race was at 8am   I packed the orange flavored Performance Energy and some UCAN bars. It was a great easy to travel with nutrition. Sipping on the Performance Energy drink does satisfy your hunger. The morning of the race, I had a bagel with peanut butter, coffee, water and UCAN orange. I have to say that I am loving UCAN. It is so good on my stomach. If you want to try it for yourself, check out the starter pack link in the show notes. https://www.generationucan.com/product/ucan-tri-starter-pack/     Endurance News: RED BULL - The Worlds 10 Toughest Ultra Endurance Cycling Events: Ultra-distance cycling is a growing trend among cyclists as more and more amateurs look to emulate the pros by going further and harder than ever before. Throw in the growing gravel and adventure bike market and people are now crossing continents against the clock with just their bike and some essentials in tow. Not all events are created equal though, so we’ve rounded up the toughest in the world. Whether it’s a 300km-plus one-day epic around Wales or a battle against terrible terrain in Kyrgyzstan, you should only sign up to these races if you dare. https://www.redbull.com/us-en/worlds-toughest-endurance-cycling-events   PROJECT ICEMAN Project Iceman is the documentary of the first ever, World Record breaking Ironman triathlon in Antarctica in February 2020, the Iceman, to show that limitations are perceptions. The purpose is to inspire other people to dare pursue their biggest dreams. Anders Hofman's goal to help prevent mental illness. Despite progress throughout the world, there are still some alarming trends. Mental health problems are one of the main causes of the overall disease burden worldwide, while 1 of 5 adults in the U.S. (43.8m) experience mental illness every year. Instead of only focusing on the treatment of these diseases, we want to shift focus towards preventing them through developing stronger mental resilience, which we are all capable of. We just need the tools, the support and the hope. This is what we aspire to give with the Iceman Community. https://www.projecticeman.com/     Sponsor - Riplaces: Our post interview discussion is sponsored by Riplaces. Riplaces are an elastic lace system that integrates a bungee loop with a plastic core to connect the loop in each eyelet of your running shoe. The bungees come in 5 sizes to achieve custom tension for the perfect fit. The bungees and the cores come in a variety of colors and styles to help you personalize your set. Or, you can choose the MHE logo package. Pro triathlete proven and endorsed, use the code MHE25 to get that 25% discount. Go to www.riplaces.com for more information, or go to the MHE Sponsor Discounts page by going to www.milehighendurance.com, or directly to https://www.riplaces.com/collections/mile-high-endurance     Video of the Week: Fight For Every Breath         Upcoming Interviews:   Olympic triathlete, 70.3 World Champ and PhD Joanna Zeiger to follow up on her study of adult athletes and CBD and THC usage. This is going to be a live interview at Launch Espresso on Saturday, December. Chris Helwick, a Colorado athlete making a comeback to his professional career as a decathlete (after a 6 year retirement) to make a third and final attempt at qualifying for the 2020 Olympics. Closing: Please support our affiliate brands that support the show and help you get faster! See the https://milehighendurancepodcast.com/sponsors page. Be sure to follow us on social media including @303endurance and @milehighendurancepodcast. Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

Last week at the conclusion of the awesome interview with TO, we mentioned we would have Matt Bach, Director of UCAN Triathlon join us to talk about how he "Matt" overcame his own nutrition demons and reaching pro-like performances. Of course, thanks to last week's guest Tim O'Donnell for joining us to talk about his record breaking performance at Kona this year. TO - good luck in Cozumel next week! Announcements: Go to MileHighEndurancePodcast.com, click on the "subscribe" button, and you will get the newsletter with show notes and all the links and articles sent to you automatically every week. If you love the show, please consider making a donation of any amount by clicking the PayPal donate button at the bottom of the Podcast page. Sponsor - iKOR Labs: Today's show is supported by iKOR Labs. iKOR is a clean, natural source of recovery enhancing CBD that protects your body from the stresses of training, improves recovery from intense efforts and helps you maintain a positive mental state. The all-new iKOR Recovery Shot™ is the most complete recovery product yet. A formulation of tart cherry, liposomally encapsulated full spectrum hemp extract, hyaluronic acid, beet juice, raspberry juice, turmeric root, ginger root helps to quickly lessen the effects of inflammation and oxidative stress from intense athletic activity. Save 20% by using the code "mhe2020" at checkout. Go to www.ikorlabs.com for more details.   In Today's Show: Feature interview What's New in the 303 Endurance News Video of the week Upcoming Interviews Sponsor - Halo Neuro: Our interview is sponsored by Halo Neuroscience. The Halo Sport from Halo Neuroscience will help you learn the technique and form to get faster. 20 minutes of neural priming with the Halo Headset gives you an hour of neural plasticity to work and lock in the muscle movement that leads to strength, power and endurance. Use the code "MHE" at checkout to save an additional $20. Interview Introduction: Matt Bach began his endurance journey starting with doing his first triathlon with his wife in 2010 starting a 5 year journey to qualify for Kona in 2015. In that five years, he learned a ton of lesson about nutrition and how to fuel for an iron-distance effort.   Shout Out to UCAN: I'd like to throw out a complimentary plug for Generation UCAN. As I mentioned with Matt, I discovered UCAN in the preparation for my last Ironman. I'm using UCAN now and really loving it. I mix a bottle of UCAN the night before my morning workouts and then drink the bottle on the way to the pool or when warming up on the trainer. After that, I have the hydration formula for the remainder of the workout that has no fuel but has sodium. Both products taste great and I'm really like the blender bottle. If you want to try it for yourself, check out the starter pack link in the show notes. https://www.generationucan.com/product/ucan-tri-starter-pack/   What's New in the 303: On December 1-2, 2019, 20-25 riders will attempt to break the World Record for the longest static cycling class in history. Combined, we will ride mileage equivalent to biking from NYC to LA… and back. Presented by TheCyclist-Lawyer.com and Breaking History TV, hosted by CycleBar, and benefitting PeopleForBikes… this 28-hour nonstop cycling record attempt will test riders’ limits, mental and physical strength, and stretch even the hardest endurance athlete — but it’s all for an AMAZING organization… Our goal: $100,000 raised for PeopleForBikes. Let’s make cycling safer for everyone!! From   Endurance News: Nick Butter 30, has become the first person to complete a marathon in all 196 countries recognized by the United Nations, finishing his challenge in Greece on Sunday. Butter has so far raised over £65,000 ($83,000) for charity Prostate Cancer UK as a result of his record-breaking odyssey, which began on January 6, 2018. Butter, a former banker who hails from Dorset in the south of England, ran his first marathon at the age of 11. Later, he competed at a high level while keeping up an office job, but eventually decided to become a full-time runner. The idea for his 196-country challenge came when Butter met a man at a race in the Sahara desert who had been diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer. Kevin Webber imparted a powerful message that inspired Butter to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK and, when he realized that nobody had ever run a marathon in every country in the world, he set off to become the first person to do so. "You've got to value your time, you cannot just assume that you're going to get to retirement and live this life, you've got to go and do what you want now," Butter told CNN. From   Sponsor - Riplaces: Our post interview discussion is sponsored by Riplaces. Riplaces are an elastic lace system that integrates a bungee loop with a plastic core to connect the loop in each eyelet of your running shoe. The bungees come in 5 sizes to achieve custom tension for the perfect fit. The bungees and the cores come in a variety of colors and styles to help you personalize your set. Or, you can choose the MHE logo package. Pro triathlete proven and endorsed, use the code MHE25 to get that 25% discount. Go to www.riplaces.com for more information, or go to the MHE Sponsor Discounts page by going to www.milehighendurance.com, or directly to https://www.riplaces.com/collections/mile-high-endurance   Video of the Week: UCAN Podcast with Matt Bach and Tim O'Donnell Kona Recap with Pro Triathlete Tim O'Donnell, 2nd Place Finisher at the IRONMAN World Championship   Upcoming Interviews: Marc Bloom the author of Amazing Racers the story of America's greatest running team and their revolutionary coach, Bill Aris of the Fayetteville-Manlius. Marcus Smith of InnerFight on the topic of how to develop mental strength and how to leverage mental strength in time of adversity. Olympic triathlete, 70.3 World Champ and PhD Joanna Zeiger to follow up on her study of adult athletes and CBD and THC usage. This is going to be a live interview at Launch Espresso on Saturday, December . Closing: Please support our affiliate brands that support the show and help you get faster! See the https://milehighendurancepodcast.com/sponsors page. Be sure to follow us on social media including @303endurance, Facebook @milehighendurancepodcast, Twitter @milehighpodcast, Instagram @tripodcasterrich and on YouTube @303TV Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey!

We're kicking off the RAGBRAI Route Inspection Pre Ride in Council Bluffs! After a RAGBRAI-caliber dinner we stopped to chat with Jennifer B. from PeopleForBikes about their awesome new app called Ride Spot. Look up rides in your area, find people to ride with, and more! Tomorrow, we ride...

Mark and TJ are back fresh from Reno after InterBike and give a recap of their adventures. They also discuss PeopleforBikes' new program RideSpot and other things learned while attending InterBike.

For twenty years, PeopleForBikes has worked for and with the bike industry’s key stakeholders to build better places for bikes and bike riding.In the thirteenth episode of Interbike - The Podcast, we’re talking with Jenn Dice, director of the PeopleForBikes Business Network and its government relations program, about her organization’s history and accomplishments thus far - and its ambitious plans for the future. Host Fred Fishkin asks about PFB’s advocacy at the local, state, and national levels, its city rideability rankings, and its retailer-facing initiatives that are designed to get more people riding. With less than a week to go before Interbike Marketweek 2018, Jenn shares details of the content that PFB will present at the popular Interbike Industry Breakfast, which includes moderating a panel about increasing ridership among kids and adults and introducing its newest program, Ride Spot.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following stories — and discuss injury odds with the National Safety Council's Ken Kolosh, manager of statistics — to help you get smarter and learn something new in just a few minutes: Reactance Is Why You Act Irrationally When Your Freedom Is Threatened Paying With a Credit Card Makes You Spend More Money These Are the 6 Best Cities for Biking in the US More from Ken Kolosh: Injury Facts: The Source for Injury Stats | National Safety Council Odds of Dying | Injury Facts, National Safety Council Ken Kolosh Is Figuring Out All the Weird Ways You Might Die | Newsweek Journal of Safety Research | ScienceDirect Follow Curiosity Daily on your favorite podcast app to learn something new every day withCody Gough andAshley Hamer. Still curious? Get exclusive science shows, nature documentaries, and more real-life entertainment on discovery+! Go to https://discoveryplus.com/curiosity to start your 7-day free trial. discovery+ is currently only available for US subscribers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For those of us who like to ride bikes, whether that be for commuting to work, riding with the kids to the park, trying to get King (or Queen) of the Mountain on that 7% bastard of a hill, or riding some sweet single track, People For Bikes have your backs. Visiting their web site – Peopleforbikes.org – will show you that 1.2 million people have registered with them. This podcast talks to those people who are not the shaved leg, Lycra clad, 1% uber athletes, and that is precisely who People for bikes represents.Joining me on this Podcast is Jenn Dice, PFB’s VP of Business Network and Government Relations. Jenn is a tireless crusader for bike advocacy, equally at home riding the Leadville 100 (future podcast episode) and navigating the halls of Government in DC. Listen on StitcherListen on iTunesListen on GoogleJenn Dice in action See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Bicycle Product Suppliers Association and PeopleForBikes conduct an annual E-bike Summit for stakeholders in the ever-expanding electric bicycle phenomenon in North America. Shimano hosted the 2017 event in their Irvine, California headquarters, and this is the first of two panel discussions held during that session. Follow People for Bikes peopleforbikes.org/e-bikes facebook.com/PeopleForBikes instagram.com/peopleforbikes/ twitter.com/peopleforbikes Follow Bicycle Product Suppliers Association http://bpsa.org

“WIth an electric bike, it reduces the barriers of distance, of speed..electric bikes just give you a little boost and make the bike a more viable solution.” - Jenn Dice Bikes can be a great solution to your common car commuting woes. Whether it’s a traditional bike, or the up and coming e-bike, they certainly clean up the commute for many of us out there. Did you know about the PeopleForBikes community, who actually look out for your biking rights, and ensure you get to keep the rights that make it so fun? For us outdoor enthusiasts, we may not realize all the work that goes into getting our amazing gear. Jenn Dice joins us to discuss PeopleForBikes, a community of bikers housing over 1.3 million members. Jenn is the VP of PeopleForBikes, a company that unites millions of individuals and hundreds of communities making it easier to ride! Prior to that, she worked at the International Mountain Biking Association for 10 years doing government affairs. She’s been helping the outdoor industry for many many years, even being inducted into the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame as of September 2014! Bulletpoints PeopleForBikes works to make every bike ride better by getting more people riding, more often! Jenn started at PeopleForBikes four years ago! PeopleForBikes has around 1.3 million members at the moment. P4B is for everybody, enabling all types of riders, providing more access. Everyone is welcome. The biggest area P4B has been active in, in the state and local arena, is electric bikes. There are 770,000 jobs in the biking industry alone. An electric bike is just like a regular bike, with a boost. There are three different classes for the electric bikes. E-bikes appeal to an older crowd as well, who may have issues riding regular bikes. E-bikes are a great solution to commuting. There were plenty bad bike bills in the year 2016, including one that proposed a required license and registration! 99 times out of 100 PeopleForBikes kill bad bike bills. PeopleForBikes coalition has a “dues paying” team of around $200,000. Get involved in advocacy! What can you do locally for cycling? There’s a lot of overlap between tech and bikes. Links People for bikes: www.peopleforbikes.org People for Bikes: https://twitter.com/peopleforbikes @peopleforbikes Jenn’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jenndice @jenndice Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-dice/

This week we sit down with the founders of Velorosa Cycling, who specialize in cycling wear for women. TJ is joined by Tim Blumenthal of People for Bikes, a national bicycle advocacy group based in Boulder, Colo., that aims to spread the two-wheel lifestyle far and wide. We also pedal along with a few of the people who embarked on last year's 300-mile Ride Across Iowa in A Day (RAID)and check in with Spencer, the first overnight town for RAGBRAI XLV. As always, we wrap it up with another edition of Andrea's "Parrot Talk." Thanks for listening! PeopleForBikes: http://www.peopleforbikes.org/ Velorosa: http://velorosacycling.com/ RAID (Ride Across Iowa in a Day: http://www.rideacrossiowa.com/

Being a passion driven entrepreneur is one thing, but incorporating that passion into everything that you do is another, even more challenging endeavor. My guest this week is not only a highly successful Colorado entrepreneur, but he is also giving back to the state by investing energy in what he loves: outdoor sports. Ken Gart has run and started several successful sporting goods companies and other ventures, but most importantly he is currently the Bike Czar of Colorado. Ken and I are talking about the current state of the outdoor sports markets. There are a lot of shake-ups underway, but don't worry – it's not all bad! We're getting into what sets small business apart and how these differences can lead to success in ways that big companies can't match. We're also getting into the Colorado bike initiative, what's making Ken so motivated to throw his time and energy into this big project, and how he's trying to get others to emotionally buy in. Ken is so passionate about the field he's working in, and he's managed to turn all of this excitement into success, several times over. He's an inspiration for all of us passion driven entrepreneurs, whatever field it's in. Bravery in Business Quote “I think there's still opportunities in the retail world, but the applecart has been upset, and it ain't going to be fixed.” - Ken Gart (click to tweet) Cliff Notes: Ken Gart, is an entrepreneur. His investments range from specialty retailing to real estate development to large sporting goods companies. He is currently the Bike Czar of Colorado, as titled by the Governor. The outdoor sporting goods industry is going through a time of change. The major retailers are still big players, but they're not as flexible as smaller companies. Innovators can respond to the market faster and more efficiently than big business. Right now, big companies stuck with an old business model are the most vulnerable. The smaller companies can create more loyalty and find new opportunities in specialty communities. Smaller companies should focus on becoming the hub for the people they serve, online or in a physical community. Let your skills from other ventures and experiences help with your current work. Ken brought his business skills and ski rental experience to the table when he started helping with the bike sharing initiative in Denver. Let people know when you're really committed to a project. If you want people to go all in, make sure they know you are 100% committed to it also. When Ken saw that the governor was really committed to building bike infrastructure in Colorado, he was much more willing to put in more of his time and money to help out. Show people the value of your products, don't just tell them. In working on the bike infrastructure initiative, Ken has been doing bike trails with the governor and gotten some state officials out with them to ride. Get partners and clients to emotionally buy in. Get advice from someone in your field. Ken found a national company doing the same non-profit work that he is starting in Colorado, promoting bikes and biking infrastructure, and got them to give him advice and guidance.   “Everybody can bike. I think it's such a great way of sharing the outdoors and sharing the lifestyle and the health and wellness initiative through sport” - Ken Gart (click to tweet) Resources: GartCompanies.com https://goo.gl/4FsSn2 : State of Colorado's announcement to invest $100 million in bicycle infrastructure link: PeopleForBikes.org Show notes at: IntrepidEntrepreneur.net/ken-gart