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Sports Open Line rolls on in hour two, as Matt Pauley jumps into a variety of Cardinals baseball topics. Kevin Ryans, Fox2/KPLR 11 sports anchor/reporter joins the show, as well as KMOX Golf editor Dan Reardon to break down the ending of the U.S. Open at Oakmont, where J.J. Spaun brought home the win!

0:00 - Can Indiana win tonight and take a commanding 3-1 lead in the Finals? Also, did you know Marc Moser used a be a realtor? That's how he passed the time during the '04-'05 NHL lockout. 17:02 - Edmonton pulled off a thrilling improbable comeback against the Panthers last night. How much of it, including the game-winning goal, was pure luck? Even if it was luck, does it matter?35:27 - It's our favorite part of the week DRUNK TAAAAAAAKES

Russian hottest electronic dance music duo Swanky Tunes delivers you a weekly radio show. Thrilling 60 minutes of their biggest tracks and hottest bootlegs are waiting for you. From Russia with love!   Swanky Tunes - SHOWLAND 569 01. Topic & Sofyia Nzau - Away 02. Jorden Dux - On The Low 03. Sputniq & Vinni Chase - Loca Loca 04. BLOND-ISH & Stevie Appleton - Never Walk Alone (Alex Wann Remix) 05. Like Mike & Khainz - Peaceful World 06. Chocolate Puma feat. Colonel Red - For Your Love 2011 (Zac Samuel 2025 Edit) 07. The Black Keys - No Rain, No Flowers (Diplo Remix) 08. Samantha Loveridge - Backtrack Blow Up (CamelPhat Remix) 09. KREAM & RUBACK - Se Que Quiere 10. Kevin De Vries, SLVR, Stella von Lingen - Life 11. Argy & Omiki - WIND 12. The Weeknd, Playboi Carti - Timeless (Bonaar Remix) 13. Avicii feat. Elle King - Let's Ride Away (MEDUZA For Tim Remix) 14. Laidback Luke & Linney - Gasoline 15. John Summit & Gorgon City feat. rhys from the sticks - Is Everybody Having Fun? 16. Mike Williams - Satisfied 17. Tujamo, Gamuel Sori - No Excuse 18. Sick Individuals, Sam Feldt, Vikkstar - Hole In The Head 19. Deniz Koyu - I Get Deep 20. Sub Focus, Culture Shock & Fragma - Miracle

In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss the differences between the Invincible and Game of Thrones videogames (and why the former will probably be way more successful), muse on the plight of Warner Bros Discovery, and lament the loss of press freedom in the American media. Then, it's time to dive into Dan Trachtenberg's latest Predator entry, Killer of Killers, now streaming on Hulu.Be sure to stay tuned for a bonus interview with Dan Trachtenberg coming in the next week.Homework for next week:Dept Q (Netflix)Shownotes:08:50 - TV NewsVideogame News:New Game of Thrones PC Strategy Game to Launch in 2026Invincible Vs: A New fighting Game set in the Invincible universeWarner Bros Discovery to split into two companiesTerry Moran suspended at ABC News49:30 - Predator: Killer of Killers reviewLinks:Listen to Patrick's videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick's newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David's free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Thrilling” and “thought-provoking” are just two words to describe the work produced by our guest in this episode. Sebastian Junger is an American journalist, author and filmmaker whose work demands contemplation regarding what history, science and experience tells us about the ability to endure hardship and how to navigate our current cultural terrain. Junger's work includes the books: Tribe and The Perfect Storm as well as the Academy Award-nominated film: Restrepo, which he co-directed with Tim Hetherington. Junger holds a degree in anthropology, has a propensity towards dangerous jobs and an admiration for the “working man.”

James & Eliot touch on the wild comeback in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, and discuss why this Finals is different from many of the ones in the past.

Russian hottest electronic dance music duo Swanky Tunes delivers you a weekly radio show. Thrilling 60 minutes of their biggest tracks and hottest bootlegs are waiting for you. From Russia with love!   Swanky Tunes - SHOWLAND 568 01. MKJ, Swanky Tunes, Conan Mac - Who (Callin') 02. Philou Louzolo feat. Nes Mburu - I Will Love You 03. David Guetta & Sia - Beautiful People (Themba Remix) 04. Moby x BLOND:ISH x Kiko Franco - Natural Blues 05. SOFI TUKKER feat. Nonô - Pick Up The Phone 06. Kevin McKay, Elliotte Williams-N'Dure - You Got The Love 07. Yves V Vs. De Nuit - All That Mattered (Love You Down) 08. Don Diablo x Nelly Furtado - Doing Nothin' 09. D.O.D feat. RAHH - Sunshine 10. Anyma, Y Do I - The End Of Genesys 11. Calvin Harris, Clementine Douglas - Blessings (Ginchy Remix) 12. Cat Dealers, MAKJ, Faiolli - I'm A Man 13. Melo.Kids x Galoski x AMRV - Trouble So Hard (VIP Mix) 14. Lil Wayne - A Milli (SIDEPIECE VIP) 15. KVSH & Dynamick - Never Enough 16. James Hype - Don't Wake Me Up (VIP Mix) 17. Henry Fong - That Sound 18. Tiësto, Odd Mob & Goodboys - Won't Be Possible (JustLuke Edit)

Welcome back to another edition of The Great Debate Show. In this compelling episode, our host brings you live commentary and expert analysis on the Indiana Pacers' stunning victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Against all odds, the Pacers seized a shock win, proving doubters wrong. This thrilling game showcased the grit of the underdog Pacers as they outlasted the Thunder in a high-pressure match. Join the conversation as we dissect key plays and standout performances, particularly Tyrese Halliburton's clutch shot that sealed the win for Indiana. We also explore the implications of this unexpected victory and what it means for the remainder of the series. Could this be a turning point in the finals? Tune in for insights, fan reactions, and predictions for Game 2, as we delve deep into whether the Thunder can rebound and the strategies both teams might employ going forward. Don't miss out on this captivating discussion on The Great Debate Show!

Sky has unveiled Sky Glass Air, the smarter TV for a smarter price. The stylish new TV comes with vibrant 4K picture quality, Dolby Audio, voice control, and Sky built in, all streamed over Wi-Fi, with no dish or box required. Designed to make Sky's entertainment experience accessible to more households and for those wanting Sky TV in more rooms, Glass Air is available to buy from just €8/month (on 48-month interest free credit-sale agreement) with a Sky TV subscription from €18 a month for 12 months for new customers, when it goes on sale Tuesday 10th June. With a Sky Essential TV subscription starting from €18 per month for new customers, which includes Sky Atlantic, Netflix, and discovery+, TV fans can enjoy a wide variety of entertainment, along with the smart Sky Glass Air TV experience, from €26 per month. Sky Glass Air runs on Sky OS, the smart software that powers Sky Glass Gen 2 and Sky Stream, making it a great option for a second TV in the home for existing customers. 4K picture meets Dolby Audio With a 4K HDR Quantum Dot screen, Sky Glass Air delivers a vibrant picture packed full of colour. Global dimming and contrast enhancement automatically adjust the display for sharp, true-to-life visuals, combined with a Dolby Audio speaker system for rich sound. The TV intelligently adapts to what's on screen, bringing out the best in every moment, whether watching the latest series of The Last of Us or a nail-biting Premier League match. Simple set up and sleek design Available in three stylish colours - Sea Green, Carbon Grey, and Cotton White - and three sizes, 43", 55", and 65", Air's sleek design, slim frame and colour-matched remote and stand complement any room. It's quick and easy to set up, with no tools required, it can simply be lifted onto the stand included in the box. It's also compatible with universal wall mounts, as well as Sky's own. Caroline Donnellan, Marketing & Brand Director of Sky & NOW said, "With the launch of Sky Glass Air, we're bringing the Sky TV experience to even more households in Ireland. Combining an elegant design, superb picture quality and rich sound from just €8 a month, Sky Glass Air is our smarter TV for a smarter price. It's about giving our customers their favourite content with greater flexibility, without compromising on the quality our customers expect from Sky." Sky OS: The smartest way to watch Sky OS does the hard work by bringing together entertainment from Sky and all the popular apps in one place, helping TV fans get to what they want to watch, faster. And it keeps getting smarter, with regular updates and new features added. With hands-free voice control, simply say "Hello Sky…" to turn on the TV, search for shows or genres from Sky and apps, adjust volume, add to Playlist and much more. Sky OS learns what viewers like to watch, curating collections of the best entertainment based on viewing habits, so there's always something new to enjoy. There are now 30 more genre rails on the homepage, which are personalised based on watch history and bring together suggestions of what to watch across Sky content, apps and channels. With collections including Hilarious sitcoms, Thrilling action movies, and Suspenseful crime drama, there's something for everyone. With personal Playlists, viewers can save all their favourites from Sky, live TV and apps in one place, ready to watch later. Plus, the Continue Watching rail allows customers to quickly pick up where they left off, whatever channel or app their show is on. Premium entertainment for less Sky Glass Air is available from just €8/month for the 43", €12.50 for the 55" and €15.50 for the 65" on 48-month interest free credit-sale agreement. New customers can combine it with Sky Essential TV (€18/month for 12 months), to enjoy top-rated shows from Sky, Netflix, and discovery+, all on a smart new TV from just €26/month*. Sky Essential TV offers customers a taste of Sky for an affordable price, with over 70 channels including Sky A...

Russian hottest electronic dance music duo Swanky Tunes delivers you a weekly radio show. Thrilling 60 minutes of their biggest tracks and hottest bootlegs are waiting for you. From Russia with love!   Swanky Tunes - SHOWLAND 567 01. TRESOR & Sofiya Nzau - Wale Wale 02. El Khatib - Bario 03. Faul & Wad, Nico & Vinz, ALTÉGO - How I Feel (Am I Wrong) 04. Innellea, Goom Gum - Childhood 05. MKJ, Swanky Tunes, Conan Mac - Who (Callin') 06. Reezer - Addicted To You 07. Thierry Von Der Warth, joki, Mugisho - Mina Kupenda 08. Bob Sinclar & Shine TTW - I Go 09. Wade - I Was Made For Lovin' You 10. Fedde Le Grand & DJ Tora - Here Comes The Bass 11. MOGUAI, Champagne Kenny - MOVE YOU 12. Funkaus - Never Enough (VIP Mix) 13. Stone Van Brooken - Insomnia 14. Chester Young & YO-TKHS - 2 Step 15. Fatboy Slim & Daniel Stienberg - Bus Stop Please (David Guetta & MORTEN Future Rave Remix) 16. Firebeatz - I Can't Take It 17. Dannic - My Mind 18. Mike Williams - Satisfied 19. Danny Avila, Matt Sassari - Diamonds 20. Sander van Doorn - God Mode

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This Special Episode presents excerpts from “PGS 7”, Robert's acclaimed 2019 album, which the critics hailed as “A Masterpiece”, “Brilliant”, “Awesome” and “Thrilling”. This album followed 2018's “Trippin”, which went to #1 on Billboard. The album captures Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, at the top of their game and features the phenomenal Ziarra Washington on vocals.Robert's songs featured in this episode are: “Yeah Yeah”, “Redemption Road”. “Take Me”, “Python”, “Get Out!”, “With You”, “No One's Fool”, “The ‘In' Crowd” and “Tree Of Life”.The album cover shows a baseball jersey with the number 7 on it hanging in a locker, which was a tip of the hat to Robert's boyhood hero, Mickey Mantle of the New York Yankees, who wore that number.Other Personnel: Guillermo Barron - Mexico (percussion); Mario Castro - Puerton Rico (sax); Tristan Clark - Canada (guitar); Baden Goyo - Venezuela (keys); Joel E. Mateo - Puerto Rico (drums); Ziarra Washington - U.S.  (vocals).SPOTIFY ALBUM LINK---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT SINGLES:“DAY AT THE RACES” is Robert's newest single.It captures the thrills, chills and pageantry of horse racing's Triple Crown. Called “Fun, Upbeat, Exciting!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS___________________“MOON SHOT” reflects my Jazz Rock Fusion roots. The track features Special Guest Mark Lettieri, 5x Grammy winning guitarist who plays with Snarky Puppy and The Fearless Flyers. The track has been called “Firey, Passionate and Smokin!”CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS____________________“ROUGH RIDER” has got a Cool, ‘60s, “Spaghetti Western”, Guitar-driven, Tremolo sounding, Ventures/Link Wray kind of vibe!CLICK HERE FOR THE OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------“LOVELY GIRLIE” is a fun, Old School, rock/pop tune with 3-part harmony. It's been called “Supremely excellent!”, “Another Homerun for Robert!”, and “Love that Lovely Girlie!”Click HERE for All Links—----------------------------------“THE RICH ONES ALL STARS” is Robert's single featuring the following 8 World Class musicians: Billy Cobham (Drums), Randy Brecker (Flugelhorn), John Helliwell (Sax), Pat Coil (Piano), Peter Tiehuis (Guitar), Antonio Farao (Keys), Elliott Randall (Guitar) and David Amram (Pennywhistle).Click HERE for the Official VideoClick HERE for All Links—----------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com 

This Memorial Day, Queer News with Anna DeShawn brings you a powerful one-on-one with activist, artist, and author Christopher Murphy. Christopher's breakout thriller The Other Side of the Mirror isn't just a page-turner—it's a bold reimagining of the thriller genre told through a Black queer lens. We talk about: ✍

Join us on Round Guy Radio for an exciting junior varsity baseball showdown between the Twin Cedars Sabres and the Keota Eagles. The game kicks off with a dynamic start as both teams showcase their skills on the field. The Sabres take an early lead with strong hits, while the Eagles make a thrilling comeback, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. Detailed play-by-play commentary brings the game to life, highlighting key players like Keegan Clark and Braxton Davis, who displayed exceptional performances. With strategic moves and nail-biting moments, this episode captures the essence of youth baseball, creating an engaging experience for all listeners. Brought to you by Adava Salon of Coralville, Iowa, and other sponsors, this episode is a classic testament to the passion and excitement inherent in junior varsity sports.

Welcome to an exhilarating opening night on Round Guy Radio as the Keota Eagles face off against the Twin Cedar Sabers. The game kicks off with a thrilling pitching duel between Blake Baker and Brandon McGuire, setting the pace for an intensely competitive match. With the crowd on the edge of their seats, both teams showcase outstanding performances, with Sabers' batsmen shaking things up in the initial innings. However, the Eagles respond fiercely, displaying strategic gameplay and impressive fielding to keep the game alive. Brought to you by Asava Salon and other esteemed sponsors, this action-packed episode takes you through every nail-biting moment, capturing the essence of high school baseball at its finest. Tune in to experience the excitement, skill, and sportsmanship that define this unforgettable showdown.

Russian hottest electronic dance music duo Swanky Tunes delivers you a weekly radio show. Thrilling 60 minutes of their biggest tracks and hottest bootlegs are waiting for you. From Russia with love!   Swanky Tunes - SHOWLAND 566 01. MKJ, Swanky Tunes, Conan Mac - Who (Callin') 02. James Hype - Don't Wake Me Up (Shimza Remix) 03. Chris IDH & Valeron feat. FADO - Seven Nation Army 04. Antoine Clamaran, The Cube Guys feat. Jaren - You Got The Love 2025 05. Anthony P. & Robin Tordjman - Deee-Life 06. Monocule x LEØN x Aeni - Now I See You 07. Benassi Bros, Dhany - Hit My Heart (TR3NACRIA Remix) 08. Maesic, Marshall Jefferson & Salomé Das - Life Is Simple (Move Your Body) 09. CamelPhat & Elderbrook - Cola (Space Motion Remix) 10. Hayden James & ARCO - We Could Be Love (RIVO & Mark Hoffen Remix) 11. Alle Farben x Maurice Lessing - Apollo 2 12. unfazed - A Gira (David Guetta Remix) 13. BYOR & Mentum - Dance With The Devil 14. Raaban, Hypaton, TOOMANYLEFTHANDS feat. Jaimes - Last Forever 15. Ed Sheeran - Azizam (D.O.D Remix) 16. Tiësto x Odd Mob x Goodboys - Won't Be Possible 17. Steve Angello - Tivoli (KREAM Remix) 18. Alesso & Becky Hill - Surrender (Marten Hørger Remix) 19. Jon Hopkins x Coldplay - Aeterna 20. Axwell feat. CARMA - Until The Lights Go Out

We're thrilled to announce the new Kaboom summer series: “Olympus Dale: The Ghost of Valkyrie!” If you're a fan of sci-fi shows with mysterious twists like Stranger Things or Lost then you'll love this gripping new show. A supernatural barrier mysteriously appears around the small town of Olympus Dale, trapping the citizens inside and cutting them off from the rest of the world. A group of misfit kids must face paranormal terrors to unravel the town's secrets and reverse a looming disaster. Episodes 1 & 2 premiere May 30, and then a new episode will come out on Fridays. Subscribe now so you don't miss a single episode!

Step into the vibrant world of junior varsity baseball with our latest episode from Oskaloosa, Iowa, where the Oskaloosa Indians faced off against the Fairfield Trojans. With lively commentary capturing every curveball and home run, our announcers dive into a gripping game filled with player highlights and pivotal plays. From the impressive fastballs of Carter Bonickson to key moments of suspense as Fairfield's top players, including Reid and Coleman, try to secure their team's victory, this episode offers listeners a front-row seat to the action. The commentary doesn't just cover game strategy and plays but also paints a vivid picture of a community coming together to root for their local heroes. Tune in to experience the drama, from unexpected weather interruptions to a vibrant crowd atmosphere, and follow the play-by-play of a full day of exhilarating baseball competition in the heart of Iowa.

Welcome to an electrifying episode of arena football action! Join hosts Josh and Alex as they bring you live coverage from the Lion's Energy Powerhouse, where the Knoxille Bandits take on the Cedar Rapids River Kings in an intense gridiron showdown. As the game kicks off, both teams display their strategies amidst the roaring crowd and high-energy atmosphere. Tune in to witness the Bandits' quick offensive strikes and the River Kings' efforts to counterattack, featuring thrilling plays, interceptions, and touchdowns that keep the audience on the edge of their seats. Throughout the game, colorful commentary and vibrant music enhance the live experience, providing listeners with the complete adrenaline-pumping thrill of arena football. Despite some turnovers and challenges faced by the River Kings, the game unfolds with suspense and excitement, highlighting standout performances and showcasing the raw talent of both teams. Don't miss a moment of this unforgettable football clash!

Russian hottest electronic dance music duo Swanky Tunes delivers you a weekly radio show. Thrilling 60 minutes of their biggest tracks and hottest bootlegs are waiting for you. From Russia with love!   Swanky Tunes - SHOWLAND 565 01. Michaël Brun - Elevate with Shirazee 02. HUGEL x David Guetta x Kehlani feat. Daecolm - Think Of Me 03. Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Ahoona Moonlight Shadows Bootleg) 04. Maxim Lany, VIKTOR - Circles 05. Dave Andres, Sasson (FR) - Sesh 06. NO ONE, AtcG - Satisfaction 07. Fafaq - BAP 08. Kevin de Vries x Bigfett feat. Frýnn - Crashing Down 09. Plastik Funk, Chester Young & Hackatone feat. SUVI - Digital Safari 10. MorganJ - Antisocial 11. Firebeatz - Charged Up 12. Lost Frequencies, The Temper Trap - Sweet Disposition (A Moment Alive) 13. Calvin Harris feat. Clementine Douglas - Blessings 14. Going Deeper x Judgemxnt feat. CVKES - Holy Fire 15. Sikdope, Belle Sisoski - RATS 16. Nicky Romero x millforlife x Rory Hope - Don't Be Shy 17. Delerium feat. Sarah McLachlan - Silence (John Summit Remix) 18. Armin van Buuren & BLR - Bach To The Future 19. Eli Brown - Wavey 20. Paul Oakenfold, Planet Perfecto Knights & KIMMIC - ResuRection

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Hunter and Trevor get you ready for all of the action ahead of the Cascade Challenge this weekend! Subscribe ► https://youtube.com/@GripLocked?sub_confirmation=1 Check out the Store: http://foundationdiscs.com Patreon: http://patreon.com/foundationdiscgolf Foundation Disc Golf: http://youtube.com/foundationdiscgolf

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Thomas Drance to get into their main takeaways from this weekend's set of playoff games, including Saturday night's thrilling finish in Edmonton, how the Panthers evening up their series at home against the Leafs, and the impact of what Mikko Rantanen is doing right now offensively for the Stars. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Monday the 12th of May with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon are back to wrap up a mammoth Round 9 of footy. They urge the AFL world to not give up on Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, using Jesse Hogan as an example of flipping a career and life around. They also review every game in the closest round in the AFL era, discussing Mark Keane’s ‘unforgettable’ game-winning mark for Adelaide Crows in the Showdown and Tom Brown’s ‘utterly brilliant’ run-down tackle that won Richmond Tigers a tight game against the West Coast Eagles. For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben and Donnie spend the opening hour of the show recapping what was a thrilling weekend of action across the NBA Playoffs!

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Russian hottest electronic dance music duo Swanky Tunes delivers you a weekly radio show. Thrilling 60 minutes of their biggest tracks and hottest bootlegs are waiting for you. From Russia with love!   Swanky Tunes - SHOWLAND 564 01. Ousu Leigh - GO LO (The Ironix Remix) 02. Ahmed Saad, Vidojean X Oliver Loenn - El Youm 03. Chiara Meloni - Dani Na Kli 04. joki, Ridges - Don't Let Me Down 05. Sputniq & Vinni Chase - Aminata 06. Magic Sound & LVL96 - Overcome Temptation 07. Luke Alexander & Notelle - Hypnotic 08. Dave Winnel - Neon Lights 09. MOGUAI - Ready Steady Go 10. Skytech - The Rhythm 11. Paul Oakenfold - Novacaine (Dark Mix) 12. Luis Torres - Love At The Rave 13. Martin Garrix & Sem Vox feat. Jaimes - Gravity (Tomas Grey & Offclouds Remix) 14. David Guetta, Hypaton & Europe - The Final Countdown 2025 15. Jose De Mara, CIGANDA - Jack 16. James Hype - Don't Wake Me Up (Vibe Chemistry Remix)

Welcome to Weekend Watch, where we give you the heads up on the best new TV shows and movies that have been released this week.This week, we have to talk about the return of one of TV’s most beloved franchises (think apocalypse vibes) and a must-watch comedy series from the creator of Knives Out. Plus, three of our favourite actors, Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, and Kelly Marie Tran, have teamed up to star in a new movie, and now we desperately need to discuss it. Along with an unmissable new series starring a very sexy (and crime ridden) Jon Hamm. Read Chelsea Hui's review of The Wedding Banquet:Bowen Yang's new movie will make you want to call your family. Listen to more of our most popular Brutally Honest Reviews:A Brutally Honest Review of Grey’s Anatomy To Celebrate Its 20 YearsA Brutally Honest Review of Snow WhiteA Brutally Honest Review of Meghan Markle’s new show Em Vernem is co-hosting a new Mamamia podcast. BIZ is rewriting the rules of work with no zero generic advice - just real strategies from women who've actually been there. Listen here.Subscribe to MamamiaGET IN TOUCH:Do you have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss on The Spill? Send us a voice message, or send us an email thespill@mamamia.com.au and we'll come back to you ASAP!Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. THE END BITSThe Spill podcast is on Instagram here.Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia... here. Subscribe to MamamiaCREDITSHosts: Laura Brodnik and Em VernemSenior Producer: Sasha TannockAudio Producer: Scott Stronach Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyrese Big Balls Haliburton and the Pacers do it again, stunning the Cavs in Game 2 with another late comeback(00:00:00-00:13:27). The Warriors without Steph take Game 1 and every series is on crack(00:13:27-00:18:44). We talk some hockey after the Caps lose game 1 and Islanders lottery luck(00:18:44-00:29:37). Back in studio we recap a wild Monday night including Knicks/Celtics with Jerry O'Connell and Nuggets insane comeback in OKC(00:29:37-01:16:38). Hot Seat/Cool Throne including Justin Tucker getting cut and Big Cat passed his kidney stone after the Bet Gala(01:16:38-01:40:14). Kirk Goldsberry joins the show to talk hoops, Jokic's greatness, working for Pop, who he thinks will win the NBA Title and more(01:40:14-02:20:45). We finish with listener submitted FAQ's(02:20:45-02:36:26)You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take

Some insane endings in the Stanley Cup and NBA Playoff matchups, one of the premier single events in sports, the Kentucky Derby, delivers on audience and more are part of the latest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with co-host Mike Gill to go over it all and give some insight and takes.They talk first about some great play by play moments by Kenny Albert of TNT in the thrilling game 7 finish of the NHL series with Winnipeg and St. Louis. And, then, follow it up with fellow Turner broadcaster Ian Eagle calling a last second three pointer for the Nuggets to beat the Thunder in game 1 on Monday night. The guys have thoughts on the broadcasters showing greatness.Then, the attention turns to the Kentucky Derby and the success that NBC has had growing the audience year after year for the race. Also, though, there was a scary situation for one of their premier broadcasters in Mike Tirico, who had a food allergy make him ill and take him off the pre-race coverage. You'll hear from Tirico on what happened and our guys can relate their own food allergy stories, too.The guys talk the media handling of the Batimore Ravens releasing controversial kicker Justin Tucker and finish by going over an amazing TV series finale' anniversary for May 6th of 2004.It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

Gianni & Alessandro are here to recap the THRILLING 4-3 win over Barcelona to seal our trip to the UCL Final in Munich!

Some insane endings in the Stanley Cup and NBA Playoff matchups, one of the premier single events in sports, the Kentucky Derby, delivers on audience and more are part of the latest "Last Word on Sports Media Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with co-host Mike Gill to go over it all and give some insight and takes.They talk first about some great play by play moments by Kenny Albert of TNT in the thrilling game 7 finish of the NHL series with Winnipeg and St. Louis. And, then, follow it up with fellow Turner broadcaster Ian Eagle calling a last second three pointer for the Nuggets to beat the Thunder in game 1 on Monday night. The guys have thoughts on the broadcasters showing greatness.Then, the attention turns to the Kentucky Derby and the success that NBC has had growing the audience year after year for the race. Also, though, there was a scary situation for one of their premier broadcasters in Mike Tirico, who had a food allergy make him ill and take him off the pre-race coverage. You'll hear from Tirico on what happened and our guys can relate their own food allergy stories, too.The guys talk the media handling of the Batimore Ravens releasing controversial kicker Justin Tucker and finish by going over an amazing TV series finale' anniversary for May 6th of 2004.It's all part of the "LWOS Media Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.!

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to react to England's 13-man squad for the upcoming Test against Zimbabwe. They discuss Sam Cook's inclusion, whether Zak Crawley and Shoaib Bashir are fortunate to keep their places, and they hear from England Selector Luke Wright. Somerset batter James Rew joins the show to discuss his match-winning century, as they recovered from 78-5 to beat Essex by 3 wickets at Taunton. Cricket Writer and Author Rod Lyall discuss his new book 'The Club', and they bring you The Final Word. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Russian hottest electronic dance music duo Swanky Tunes delivers you a weekly radio show. Thrilling 60 minutes of their biggest tracks and hottest bootlegs are waiting for you. From Russia with love!   Swanky Tunes - SHOWLAND 563 01. Karim Naas feat. Syon - Temptation 02. Steve Angello, AN21 - Valodja (Liva K Remix) 03. Monolink - Powerful Play (andhim Remix) 04. Sevek - Mahaba 05. Butch feat. Life On Planets - Get High With You 06. Solardo x LOWES - Message In A Bottle 07. Moontalk - Melody (For Space Lovers) 08. Funkaus - Tell Me What You Want 09. Jude & Frank, FDVM - Touch Me 10. EDX feat. Jess Ball - Desire (Dub Mix) 11. Maruca - Promise Me 12. Rebūke - Glow (Nick Schwenderling Remix) 13. Diego Miranda, Dixie, ILSE - Yesterday 14. Anyma x Swanky Tunes - Fix Me x Work 15. Julian Jordan - Something To Believe In 16. Nari & Milani - Atom (Fedo Bootleg) 17. Freejak - My House 18. Brooster - The Jam 19. Chapter & Verse - Superstition

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Join host Craig Dalton and Trek Travel's Rich Snodsmith as they take you on an exhilarating journey through the heart of gravel cycling in Italy. In this episode of The Gravel Ride podcast, they share their recent experience at the Strade Bianche Gran Fondo trip organized by Trek Travel. With over three decades of friendship, these two avid cyclists reminisce about their chance meeting at the Lugano Cycling World Championships in 1996 and their shared passion for the sport. Throughout the episode, Rich and Craig discuss their incredible adventures, from vintage bikes at L'Eroica and witnessing the Strade Bianche professional bike race, to participating in the challenging 140-kilometer Gran Fondo alongside 7,000 other riders. They also share their encounters with pro cyclists and the camaraderie of the Trek Travel group. If you're looking for an immersive and unforgettable gravel cycling experience, this episode will inspire you to find dirt under your wheels and explore the breathtaking landscapes of Italy. Topics discussed: Introducing the Strade Bianche Gran Fondo trip with Trek Travel  Riding an international Gran Fondo  Experiencing the energy and spectacle of professional bike races  Meeting pro cyclists and gaining insights into the sport  Challenges and rewards of gravel riding in Italy  Stunning scenery, castles, and brick towns on the route  The supportive and well-organized nature of Trek Travel trips  Exciting plans for future cycling adventures Full Transcript: Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:00:03 to 00:00:33 Hello and welcome to the Gravelride podcast, where we go deep on the sport of gravel cycling through in depth interviews with product designers, event organizers and athletes who are pioneering the sport. I'm your host, Craig Dalton, a lifelong cyclist who discovered gravel cycling back in 2016 and made all the mistakes you don't need to make. I approach each episode as a beginner to unlock all the knowledge you need to become a great gravel cyclist. This week on the show, we welcome Rich Snodsmith from Trek Travel. Rich is one of my oldest cycling friends. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:00:33 to 00:01:00 We met over 30 years ago, actually, in Italy. As you'll hear from our story, Rich and I were recently in Siena in Italy for the Strada Bianchi Gran Fondo trip. With track travel, we were able to watch both the professional bike race as well as participate in a 140 kilometer mass start. Gran Fondo across the white roads, the white gravel roads of Siena. Fantastic trip. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:01:00 to 00:01:10 I can't wait for you to hear more of the details. With that said, let's jump right into the show. Hey, Rich, welcome to the show. Hey, Craig, good to see you. Thanks for having me on. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:01:10 to 00:01:36 Yeah, absolutely. You and I just shared a magical experience on the roads and trails of Italy, which is the purpose of you joining this call. But you, you and I have a rich history, no pun intended, of cycling experiences in Italy. That's right. We met randomly in 1996 at the Lugano Cycling World Championships and have stayed friends ever since. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:01:36 to 00:01:51 Yeah, fortunately I. I eventually moved to San Francisco a few years later. So we were able to ride together, right? Yeah, yeah, yeah, we were able to ride together for. Gosh, it's hard to believe it's three decades at this point, which is crazy to think about. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:01:51 to 00:02:14 My end of our Lugano story was I was working in Italy and my colleague, who we both know, Jeff Sanchez, said to me, going to go to the World Championships and oh, by the way, we have to go pick up Rich. He's going to be at the Duomo in Milan on the way. Pre cell phones, be there at 5:00. Don't be late. Yeah, exactly. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:02:14 to 00:02:34 So super fun to finally go back to Italy together. Obviously, we've been riding on the roads and trails of Marin county for a long time, but to finally have the stars align on this trip was fantastic. Yeah, it was great to get out there and do that again. We also saw another World Championships together in Richmond, Virginia. That's right, yeah. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:02:34 to 00:02:40 The thing for the World Championships, you've. Seen a few and we've got a future one. I Think in our plans, right? Oh, yeah. Montreal 2026. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:02:40 to 00:02:55 Let's go. There we go. See you there. So this, you put the idea of this trip in my mind probably December of last year. And the trip, to be specific, because I don't think we've mentioned it, although I probably mentioned it in the intro. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:02:55 to 00:03:09 Is the Strada Bianchi professional bike race trip with Trek Travel. Was it me that put it in your mind? I was asking you where you were going to go. I thought you. I thought you convinced me, but I was down as soon as you suggested it. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:03:11 to 00:03:52 It's interesting. Obviously, we're on a gravel cycling podcast and this is sort of a. A hybrid trip almost because we're road riding, but we're riding on the Strada Bianca, the white roads of Tuscany outside Siena. And for those listeners who are fans of both professional road racing and gravel cycling, I think Strada Bianchi is the race that gets us most excited because we see the coverage, we see the professional road riders riding on gravel, and the visuals are just awesome. And they're kind of like what we experience as gravel racers and riders routinely. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:03:52 to 00:04:19 But so cool to see all the pro bike teams go through and participate in the event. So I was super stoked, obviously. I'd been on a Trek Travel gravel tour in Girona a couple years prior, so I'd had that experience with Trek, but this is the first kind of pro bike race enabled tour that I'd ever been on. Yeah, I mean, it's really interesting to blend those things together. I mean, you being more of a gravel rider, me being more of a road rider. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:04:20 to 00:04:59 But the last few trips I've taken with Trek Travel have been gravel trips. You know, getting out there and trying new things, trying the Vermont trip, trying the Dolomites last year, this was just a really cool experience to put like my fandom of the road cycling and racing world along with this, like, almost instant classic. The race has only been around for 20 years and it's like, become a real fan favorite. Yeah, I was, I was looking up some of the history of the race and I didn't realize that it started out with Laroica, which is a. An event that many people have heard about where you ride vintage bikes on this course. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:04:59 to 00:05:18 And the professional bike race emerged. So the loraca started in 1997. In 2007 is when the professional bike race emerged. So it's interesting. And obviously being in that region and riding in that region, we saw signs of Loraka all over the place, right? Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:05:18 to 00:05:38 Yeah, we Even ate at the Laroica Cafe. That was incredible. Yeah, exactly. And I came home with a Loracha sweatshirt as well. And then the, the, the cool thing, and we probably failed to mention it at this point is there's the Gran Fondo the day after, after Strada Bianchi, which was awesome. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:05:38 to 00:05:59 So we actually get to go on a 140 kilometer rides. A ride on the similar roads as the professionals. Yeah, it's not the full men's road course, but it's pretty close to the women's road course and we cover all the last, you know, climbs, you know, that the. Both the men's and the women's race covered. That was really cool. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:05:59 to 00:06:21 Especially after seeing them finish the day before and then going out and riding those roads, seeing where Poga crashed and then, you know, doing that last 20k of climbs is just bananas, beautiful and hard. It was pretty rewarding that ride. I can't wait to get into that details a little bit more of the event later. I did. I'm. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:06:21 to 00:06:46 As I'm speaking, I misspoke because I have been to Europe once before around the Tour of Flanders and did the Tour of Flanders grandson do, which I noted. And in speaking to the Trek travel guides, you've got a series of awesome trips that month in Flanders of a similar vein. Right. You do have Perry Roubaix and. Or a Flanders trip. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:06:46 to 00:06:57 Yeah. You can choose the whole Holy Week, you could do both Flanders and Roubaix or you can break it into chunks and do one or the other. So it's. Yeah. If you're a pro race fan, that's a nice companion to Strat Bianca. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:06:57 to 00:07:10 The. The Flanders Roubaix ultimate weekend or ultimate week there. And then one of the highlights of the year, presumably for Trek travel is your Tour de France tours. For sure. We take over a couple hundred people there every year. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:07:11 to 00:07:19 We do usually do five or six trips through the Alps and the Pyrenees. It's. That's a pretty exciting one too, if you've never been to the Tour. For sure. Yeah. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:07:19 to 00:07:45 Well, let's talk through the trip a little bit that we participated in because I think it'll give people a flavor. I've talked about my, my experience with track in Girona and my general love of gravel travel. But more extensively, I love traveling by bike and having these experiences because it's just, it's just so much fun. So we start off the trip, it's a pretty quick trip relative to some others because in a five day timeline. Right. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:07:45 to 00:08:01 So we flew over. You'd Already been in Europe, but I flew over to Florence and met you the night before. And day one, we basically just get picked up by our guides and head on over to Siena, which is about an hour and a half away. Yep. And then the bikes. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:08:01 to 00:08:21 Yeah, straight onto the bikes. And the beauty of. The beauty of this trip and all the truck travel trips is they've got bikes already set up for you, so you send your measurements and if you want to ride your own saddles or pedals, you can, you're welcome to bring those, but they'll basically get it dialed. And that. That first day, I think we went for maybe an hour and a half shakeout ride just to see how the bike. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:08:21 to 00:08:31 30 miles. Yeah, yeah. And how many people were in our group. We had 19 with us and then three guides. Okay, so is that pretty typical on these pro bike? Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:08:31 to 00:08:46 Sort of. They tend to sell out. They're pretty popular. And guests will go back and forth between the Strada Bianca or. I think quite a few of the guests or folks that were on our trip had done the ultimate Holy Week trip before with Flanders and Roubaix and some had done the tour as well. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:08:46 to 00:09:03 Yeah. It was pretty fascinating talking to some of the men and women on our trip to learn just how many trips they had done with you guys. Yeah, it was neat to like show up and kind of already have the camaraderie of. A lot of the guests on that trip had been with Nick or Viba or Gio on previous trips. So they were. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:09:03 to 00:09:21 There was already sort of a built in fan base there. Yeah. And I suppose it's. I suppose it's the nature of this type of trip, but I felt like everybody in the crew was quite competent on the bike and there were some people who were faster than us, some people slower than us, but everybody was mostly faster. Yeah. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:09:21 to 00:09:25 There's an impressive riders on this trip. It was pretty, pretty great. Yeah. Yeah. And the. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:09:26 to 00:09:45 And the guides were equally impressive both, you know, across the week. Just getting to know them personally, seeing their fitness. A, but B. And more importantly, they're just understanding of all the sectors and the roads that we'd be riding and their, their love of Strada Bianchi. Yeah, the knowledge and passion for the race was definitely evident. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:09:45 to 00:09:57 It was pretty cool. Yeah. So we got a shakeout ride on the Monday or, sorry, on the first day of the trip. Yeah. And then the second day we went a bit longer and kind of got our first real look at some of the. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:09:57 to 00:10:19 The white roads. Yeah, we think it was a 50. It was a nice lead up to the Fondo because it was like a 30 mile day one, a 50 mile on day two, which was pretty challenging. It was, but not like back breaking. And then we went to the race to view the race viewing day, which was like a gentle 30 miles before the Fonda, which was kind of a nice way to structure the week. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:10:19 to 00:10:42 Yeah. When I think when I first looked at that mileage, I'm like, gosh, I'm going all the way to Italy. I just want to ride my ass off. But as, as it came down to it between like travel fatigue, it being earlier in the year, and the punchiness of those climbs we were experiencing on day two, like that was enough in sort of those first couple days. And I felt totally satisfied. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:10:42 to 00:10:56 Yeah, you can put in if you're doing the big options every day. You get 200 miles in, in four days, plus the race viewing. So it's, it's, I think it's a really well designed trip. It's, it is compact. But it's surprising how tired you can be after doing those four days. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:10:56 to 00:11:10 Yeah, yeah, a hundred percent. The elevation is pretty. Every day has a nice chunk of elevation gain. Yeah. And I think for, for us, like we don't have a ton of rolling hills around where we live, they said they tend to be more sustained. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:11:10 to 00:11:28 So it definitely felt different to me. I was feeling a little underprepared that, that 50 mile day, thinking, Gosh, we've got to do 90 plus in the Gran Fondo. It's going to be a long day out there. I'm not gonna lie. I don't think I said it during the trip, but I was a little worried after the first two days. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:11:28 to 00:11:39 I was grateful for the race watching like cool down day before the Fondo. It all worked out. But yeah, yeah, yeah. So we should, I mean, we should talk through a little bit. We'll get into race day next. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:11:39 to 00:12:05 But you know, basically every day after the ride, you just leave your bike and the team cleans it, takes care of it, puts it away. You've got really nothing to do but show up and eat and enjoy yourself in Siena. Yeah, take a nap, whatever you need. We, we stayed at a great hotel, the Hotel Athena, just right outside, like in Siena, but just outside the wall. So it was easy to walk like 10 minutes into town. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:12:06 to 00:12:24 Really, really great location. I mean, one of the best things about the Fondo day was waking up to a completely clean, like just power wash, power dried, chain lubed. It was like a brand new bike getting Ready to ride out to the start. It was pretty great. Clean bike is a fast bike, so I appreciate that. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:12:24 to 00:12:40 And shammy time's training time. That's right. But yeah, those guys work their butts off to keep those bikes in great shape every morning when you show up. Yeah, no doubt about that one. Sort of topography. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:12:40 to 00:12:50 Topography note. Siena is up on a hill. Yeah. And you know, that was like warm down. There's no warm down and there's no sort of. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:12:50 to 00:13:08 In the, in the early mornings when we were rolling out, we're going downhill for 5, 10 minutes no matter what. So it was quite cool on the road out in the rollout in March, for sure. We lucked out. We, the guides every day were saying, it's not usually like this. Like it was. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:13:08 to 00:13:18 We had like mid-60s during the day, every day. And it was. Fortunately we saw almost zero rain, which was great. Would have been tough to ride those roads in the mud. A hundred percent. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:13:18 to 00:13:38 And I think it just would have taken away from how much fun we had out on the course on the third day, which is. So we, we did ride maybe 15, 20K out to, I think sector number two on the women's and men's road course. Got to see the women come through, which is a lot of fun. Right, right on one of the. Those gravel roads. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:13:38 to 00:13:49 Cheer them on. We had ridden that road the day before and then we went to a cafe. Totally overwhelmed. This local cafe with 23 people needing locusts. Yeah. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:13:49 to 00:14:07 Yeah. I think ebay went in there and basically said, I will buy your entire rack of baked goods. And he just walked him outside and he's like, get the cappuccino machine going and keep them going until we say stop. Yeah, that was great. It was a nice break between the women's and the men's race. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:14:07 to 00:14:26 It was incredible to see, like the riders go through, but then you just see the apparatus of like all the, the sort of security cars, then all the team cars. And at a certain point, both of our videos, all you can see is dust. When you're on the gravel, when everybody's raging by in the team cars, it's like, there they go. And here come. Here comes the caravan, the follow caravan. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:14:26 to 00:14:40 It's pretty cool when the safety motorcycles come by and sort of just casually brush people a little bit further to the side of the road. Get, get closer to the curb, will you? Yeah, yeah, yeah. It was interesting. I mean, we didn't. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:14:40 to 00:14:53 We couldn't see much of the run up of the women's race, but there was Seemingly a fracture. Even at the point in which we started watching, I think there might have been a crash before the women's race. Pretty broken up outside of the main pack. Yeah, yeah. So it was cool. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:14:53 to 00:15:21 Yeah, they were going slow enough that you could kind of really see your, your favorite athletes cruise by, which is a lot of fun. And to your point, it is always cool seeing all the support the professional athletes get in the team cars. Yeah, it was interesting to see the breakaway. You know, in the men's race you had like a two or three minute breakaway. To see them go by first and then their car, their follow cars and then seeing the, the whole peloton and like UAE on the front clearly just ready to rip it. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:15:21 to 00:15:43 It was pretty cool. Yeah, yeah, yeah. And we should mention that the, the night before with this trip, we had the opportunity, right, to meet the Lidl track team and we got to go on the, the, the tour bus, as I would call it, the, you know, the big bus that the riders hang out in before and after the race. No photos. Yeah, I was really excited to do some photos. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:15:43 to 00:15:53 Yeah. And they said no photos, no photos. And, and then we saw the, you know, the, the mechanics van with all the bikes. Mobile service course. That was incredible. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:15:53 to 00:16:01 Like. Yeah. How many bikes, wheels, chain, chain sets, tires. It's just like a. Incredible organization to get that all set up. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:16:01 to 00:16:09 Yeah. And then it was cool meeting. We got to meet the women's team and some of the men's team members. Do you remember who we got to talk to? We talked to the whole women's team. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:16:09 to 00:16:28 They all kind of came out. We sort of had dinner that night with them in the hotel. So we got to talk to mostly Ena Tutenberg, the director, Retta Hansen, great domestique. And then Lizzie Danan was pretty, they were pretty engaging, pretty, pretty fun to see them all chatting up and answering questions from our group. And we got to met. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:16:28 to 00:16:39 It was a little bit different with the men. They kind of came and went. But we got to meet the previous year's second place finisher Tom Scoins. That was really interesting to talk to him about his race. I think you talked a bit to Quinn Simmons. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:16:40 to 00:16:53 So we got to meet like a little bit of the whole team there, which was really cool. Yeah, it was cool. And probably not giving away any secrets. Say they, they had a buffet that was separate from our meal. They had scales to weigh their food. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:16:53 to 00:17:10 They were quite a bit more disciplined than our 19 person group. Yeah, that was, I was surprised to see that as well. I was with my back to them. So they're weighing their food, really, as I'm. As I'm shoveling my pescatarian options in. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:17:12 to 00:17:39 Um, so then we going back to race day, we see the men in the same location, then we ride ourselves back to Siena that day. Um, and I think we were able to go back to that. Well, I know we were able to go back to the hotel and then make it into the piazza for the time that the women were going to be finishing, which was awesome. We couldn't have timed it better. Yeah, it was great to get back to the hotel, drop off the bikes, grab a quick shower, and then head over there. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:17:39 to 00:18:06 To watch the last, like, 20k and see him come into the finish line was super, super exciting. It's just such a beautiful, scenic place to finish a bike race. We'll get into. I mentioned that it's up at the top of a hill, so we'll talk about what it's like finishing there, but just you've got this square that's not that big, a great, beautiful clock tower. And the imagery is just stunning. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:18:06 to 00:18:24 When they come around the final corner, there's people up in their apartments cheering them on from around the corner. And then you see a rider emerge or a sprint emerge to a slight downhill to the finish line. It's just an incredible scene. Yeah, it's pretty iconic. Like, if you think about, like, that finish line, compared to. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:18:24 to 00:18:44 You could compare it to, like, the finish in Roubaix on the velodrome or the finish on the Champs Elysees in France. It's a super, super different way to finish a bike race up that steep, the Santa Catarina steep climb into the compos. Just really unique. And we were able to get, I mean, super close to the. To the women's finish. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:18:44 to 00:18:51 Yeah, it was. That was sort of shocking how few people were there. It's sort of a bummer. We were there for the women's race. We're just going to say that now. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:18:51 to 00:19:16 So we were excited to be so close and to see the podium ceremony afterwards. But you got some great shots of Demi Vollering winning. And then we were standing right where they all finish, and they're all kind of, like, bottlenecked into this little corner and their whole team is surrounding them and people are congratulating them, and they all just look destroyed, and you're just like, wow, how can you get this close to such amazing athletes? But it was. It was really, really cool. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:19:16 to 00:19:36 Yeah, super cool. And then so we watched the celebration as they got their trophy and sprayed the champagne. We're almost close enough to get hit with champagne. I feel like that was cool. And then the track team had secured a lunch spot right on the piazza in one of the restaurants with the massive flat screen tv. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:19:36 to 00:20:02 So we were able to roll over there, joined lunch that was already in progress and watch the men's race on TV for a few hours. Yeah, that was like a really cool setup to see the women's finish go stuff our faces and, and keep track of the race while we did it and then be able to run right back outside to see the men finish in the same way. I mean it was pretty remarkable. I think we like getting kind of itchy with about 15, 20k to go. We're like, you ready? Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:20:02 to 00:20:35 Let's get out there, stake out our spot along the finish line. It was awesome. You know, being in North American, we don't always get to watch these events live as they're unfolding. So just sort of feel the energy and watch on the TV obviously that the Tom Pickock Pagachar breakaway was happening and we were all, I think all eyes were on the television at the point where they've got this great shot of Tade ripping around this corner and just hitting the deck. And I didn't think he was going to get up. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:20:35 to 00:20:47 I don't know about you. It looked, and the first time I saw it, it looked like he really wailed his head and he rolled far into the grass. Got catapulted into the grass. Yeah, yeah. I was absolutely shocked he was able to get up. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:20:47 to 00:21:22 And then it was nice to see Tom Pickock do the gentlemanly thing and you know, he, yeah, kind of shook his head after the crash but you know, clearly just soft pedaled until today came back to him. It was, it's incredible when you're either in the restaurant or like on the square with the Jumbotrons and something like that happens and you hear the whole crowd gasp, you know, like that, that like collective gasp of a few thousand people right next to you is like pretty like wow, that just happened. Exactly. A shocking mid race events for sure. Yeah, totally. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:21:22 to 00:21:50 And then once it was back on, like you said, I think with, with, you know, 15k today attacked maybe with 18k to go. And by 15 or 10k we were like, we gotta get out there and get on the streets and get right by the finish line again to see this. Yeah, it was incredible to see him come over the line first all battered and bloodied and he had, was so full of Adrenaline. He didn't say much until he got into the interviewing room. It's like right before he was going to go get his trophy that it kind of hurts now. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:21:50 to 00:22:15 It's like he had so much adrenaline to attack and finish the race, but as soon as the race is done, he's like, oh, I'm really scratched up. Yeah, he was totally tore up. And then the other interesting thing for me at the finish line was that, you know, not a lot of people actually finish the race, which is. I mean, as a professional, I get it. Like, you do your job, and then you and I will talk about how hard it is to get to the finish and. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:22:15 to 00:22:25 And why, if. If you weren't required to get there, maybe you don't get there. So I think maybe only, like, 20, 25 riders finished. Does that feel right to you? That sounds about right. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:22:25 to 00:22:39 Once. Once you're out of contention, there's not a whole lot of reason to struggle through. It was. It was incredible to stand there and watch the finishes that come through that just covered in dust, sometimes dust and blood and just looking shattered. Uh, and, yeah, was a little scary. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:22:39 to 00:22:53 Thinking about what we were going to do the next morning didn't help the nerves. No. Real quick shout out to Tade. I thought it was so classy. When he was being interviewed after the finish, they're like, hey, you're the first world champion to. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:22:53 to 00:23:00 To win Strada Bianche. And he's like, no, Lada Kapeki won last year. She was the champion. I love. I love that. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:23:00 to 00:23:08 It was so great. It's just, like, such a classy guy and sort of respect for the sport and his fellow athletes. Pretty cool. Yeah. 100%. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:23:09 to 00:23:26 Well giddy with our. Our race day experience, we then kind of went off to dinner and back to the hotel and needed to get our heads around what 140km on that course was going to look like for us in the gran fondo with 7,000 of our closest friends. Yeah. I'm not gonna lie. I was a little nervous about that start. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:23:26 to 00:23:33 Just not. Not about the. Well, okay. Maybe a little bit about the distance and the elevation, but just. Yeah. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:23:33 to 00:23:48 Do you want to talk about what that was like? Yeah. Like a starting bell go off and 7,000 people take off. I know you've done, like, SBT and Unbound, so it's probably not that different, but the scale was pretty large. Yeah. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:23:48 to 00:24:02 Yeah. I think, you know, the guides did a really good job of one, previewing us some of the terrain we were going to be on. Yeah. They gave us a lot of confidence that the Trek van was going to be there. So we, we had multiple drop bag locations. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:24:02 to 00:24:31 We knew they were going to be there for us, that we didn't have to go to the mass, you know, rest stop areas, which was a super luxury. So we're on the Trek Checkpoint SLR bikes with 45C gravel tires on them. So, you know, pretty robust bicycle for this kind of event. When you compare to what a lot of people were riding. I think the professionals were still on 28 or 30s and full slicks. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:24:31 to 00:24:46 So interesting from an equipment perspective. And that'll come up, I think, in our conversation. But we get up at 6am we go down to breakfast. You and I are roommates. We go down to breakfast at like 6:01 and every single table is occupied. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:24:46 to 00:25:02 We're sort of fighting for space. This is clearly everybody's fueling up. There's, you know, dozens and dozens and dozens of people in the hotel who are going to go on the same journey we are. I think our rollout time from the hotel was 7:00am does that sound right? That sounds right. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:25:02 to 00:25:12 Yeah. Yeah. So we, we had to go down a hill. This detail wasn't clear in my mind morning of. But we had to ride somewhere to start the event. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:25:12 to 00:25:29 And of course, being in Siena, we had to ride downhill. And then right back then we, and then we rode back up to another part of town. And there were multiple different staging areas based on a color on your number plate. So we kind of fumbled around. Maybe there was five or five different colors out there. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:25:29 to 00:25:41 I think we were in the, the green sector and there's. There had to have been 1500 people in our sector alone. Yeah, it was. I think it was based on distance you were doing and maybe the speed you were going to ride. I'm not sure. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:25:41 to 00:26:10 Yeah, yeah, there could be something like if you're demonstrably a fast person, you're going to go in a different color than us. But, you know, we've been, we be in particular had mentioned, like, it's crazy town to begin with in this event. And I think in addition to 7,000 people being around you, we started with a massive downhill. Yeah, there were a lot of people going really fast. It was good advice. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:26:10 to 00:26:30 He was saying, you know, kind of keep your space and kind of stay to the right because people are going to want to pass on the left. And they were certainly doing that. So, yeah, I think we stayed together or within close proximity just to, you know, for the first. Like you said, the first Hour or so to navigate some of that. But once we hit that first section of dirt, I saw the. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:26:30 to 00:26:46 I saw the robot eyes go on, and you were gone. You're like, dirt. My comfort zone. I wasn't so comfortable with all these people flying around me. I remember at one point you and I were sort of casually riding maybe like three feet apart. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:26:46 to 00:27:07 Yeah. And someone just splits the middle. And I was like, okay, I guess we gotta ride closer if we're gonna discourage these people from dive bombing. And they were dive bombing left, right, and center, no matter what we did. Yeah, there was a lot of passing on the right, passing in weird places, and a lot of people just sinistra passing on the left. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:27:07 to 00:27:13 I'm on your left. I'm going hard. It was like. And. And my problem is I never internalized which one was right or left. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:27:13 to 00:27:22 So I would just kind of keep it a straight line whenever possible. Hold still. Yeah. So, yeah, there's. I mean, I think blissfully in terms of the amount of mileage we needed to cover. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:27:22 to 00:27:57 It was nice that there was, I don't know, call it 20k of riding on pavement to break things up a little bit before we hit the first dirt section. First dirt section was 2.1km long. Still pretty packed in terms of people being around, but definitely, like, I felt more personally in my comfort zone at that point. I knew that from an equipment perspective, with the 45C tires, I had a lot more control than a lot of the. My Italian compatriots who were riding 25s and 28s on their full arrow road bikes. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:27:57 to 00:28:16 There were a lot of flat tires in that first couple hours. Yeah, yeah, no doubt there was. There was some parallels with the unbound experience where it's just crazy and flat tires are happening all the time. That was the nice thing about the checkpoint. Like, the tires are, you know, a little bit bigger, but no, no one on the ride got a flat. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:28:16 to 00:28:30 And that's just really comfortable. Like in a ride like that where it's. It can be pretty challenging, both from a elevation perspective, but also just a terrain perspective, just getting bounced around a bit. It was, if I felt pretty. Pretty good at the end, surprisingly. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:28:30 to 00:28:48 Yeah. I think for. I think for. For people who haven't done a ton of gravel riding, it was a confidence inspiring choice to set them up that way because you could go in as someone who's ridden on the road a ton and ride that gravel and not feel like the bike was all over the place. Yeah. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:28:48 to 00:29:06 Totally sketchy. I mean, it's Totally stable under you. Yeah, I witnessed some sketchy, sketchy stuff out there with people and not nothing to do with their bikes handling talents. It was just equipment choice. They like literally could not stay on their line because of their tires being. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:29:06 to 00:29:29 So much smaller and rim brakes on some of those things. The descents, I mean there's. We talk about the climbs but like even some of the descents were, you know, somewhat challenging to navigate, especially with a group. It really kind of opened up once you made the turn to the, the longer part of the event. The, the full fondo and then it kind of really opened up for us like where there was riders but not nearly. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:29:30 to 00:29:51 Yeah, yeah, a hundred percent. And I think it's a good, it's a good point. On the descending it definitely was. You could definitely see the people who had either just confidence warranted or unwarranted or the right bike for the situation. Yeah, because I was, you know, there were definitely stutter bumps from all the riders out there. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:29:51 to 00:30:11 So you definitely got into situations where you were, you were getting a lot of feedback from the trail. Yeah, it's amazing to have ridden some of those roads in the first couple of days. I think they actually go through and they grade it before the race. Like they try to kind of smooth it out a little bit. But after, you know, two races go through with all the cars and all the riders, the conditions have changed in one day pretty significantly. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:30:11 to 00:30:23 It was pretty interesting. Yeah. Yeah. In total there's 10 different gravel sectors in this event over the 140km. I think there's 50km of gravel riding. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:30:23 to 00:30:43 So it was a nice mix of. Felt like more in a good way. Yeah, for me, for me I was just like, I was way more comfortable on the. Not way more comfortable, but I was having way more fun. Yeah, I think you alluded to like after the, after the two, first two gravel sections I would just hit one and be like, okay, it's on. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:30:43 to 00:31:07 And I was having, I was just having a blast. And yeah, some of these climbs, I mean they were 15, 18% grade, both up and down and a lot of. Them are in the last 20k. Yeah, that's for sure. I remember one, one sector I was just kind of talking to myself and having fun because most everybody speaks Italian and I didn't. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:31:07 to 00:31:35 So I remember at one point a writer just closed the door on the left hand side to another rider and I, I sort of jokingly said, but fairly loud, I guess that door is closed. And it turned out the guy was from the UK and He was just dying laughing because I think he was having the same experience with me. Like, nothing I said really landed with anybody. So it's hard to kind of. You just sort of make noise to make yourself aware and obviously ride as safely as possible. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:31:35 to 00:31:55 Yeah, it was, it was a super, like, challenging experience, but it was like. I don't know if you felt the same as super rewarding, especially like getting through that last 20k and hitting, you know, the Toll Fe climb, getting up the Santa Catarina, like, those are. Those are steep climbs. I don't talk about that experience that you had coming up. A couple of those. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:31:55 to 00:32:19 Yeah, for sure. I mean, those were later in the day. And we're talking 10 kilometer long sectors at this point, which was cool because the earlier ones were shorter, you know, as I mentioned, like 4k, 5k. So to get on the longer ones and then some of the. You were just looking at these beautiful gravel roads going through the Tuscan hillsides. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:32:19 to 00:32:34 Yeah, it was super cool. And we, we sort of hadn't mentioned in the previous days we'd seen castles and old brick towns and, like, we definitely had this. It was, it was a beautiful ride. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Even when you're suffering, at least you got something to look at. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:32:35 to 00:32:45 That's pretty. Exactly. And I didn't know enough about the route. Like, I didn't agonize over it. Like, you know, I might have done unbound to try to figure out, like, how am I going to survive this thing? Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:32:45 to 00:33:06 It was kind of more by the seat of our pants. And that, that one long climb up. I think it's the Tofe pass where we met Gio in the van. Like, that was more than I had expected because it was like, just felt like a long gravel grind. And it was interesting just experiencing that and seeing the fans on the side of the road encouraging you. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:33:06 to 00:33:21 And then you, you kind of crest out on the ridge line back onto the pavement. Yeah. And the van's there and you're just. Like, oh, great, thank goodness, just where you're supposed to be. And you could look back watching everybody coming up the hill. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:33:21 to 00:33:33 And it was so funny. So you, you hadn't arrived yet. We had gotten separated for a bit, and an Irish rider comes up with two friends. And he. And he's like, hey, do you guys have any tape? Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:33:33 to 00:33:44 Oh, yeah, yeah. Maybe you were there. Gio's like, well, what do you need tape for? And he's like, my, my look pedal. The entire back end of the pedal has fallen off. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:33:44 to 00:33:54 So basically he's got Zero purchase. Yeah. And he's like, my friends are tired of pushing me up these hills. Do you have any tape? And Gio's like, don't be ridiculous. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:33:54 to 00:34:06 Like, tape's not gonna do anything. How about breaking away? Yeah. How about we give you a set of pedals, a set of cleats, you just return them. Back in Siena, we're all going to the same place. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:34:06 to 00:34:12 Yeah. Yeah. Such a nice gesture. The guy sat there, put his cleats on, then ended up finishing the race. That was cool. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:34:12 to 00:34:34 Or the ride. Yeah. That's super cool. Gio also mentioned that Quinn Simmons, the professional rider from Lidl Trek, he had flatted out of the race the day before. And it turns out he showed up at the Trek van because he was riding the Gran Fondo with his mom and dad, and he had yet another flat, and Geo gave him a tube to kick him down the road. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:34:35 to 00:34:51 Mobile bike shop. Yeah. Gotta love it. And that. Once we got on that ridgeline, it was awesome because we did have a substantial amount of road riding ahead of us for a while, which I'm sure I could speak for both of us was a bit of a relief to just be able to cruise. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:34:51 to 00:35:00 It was a lot of downhilling at that point. We got into some good groups, and we were just. Just kind of motoring and putting some kilometers under our belt. And you can start to see the city. So you. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:35:00 to 00:35:12 You got your sight line for your finish. Yeah, it's pretty cool. And then I think we were in good spirits. We rolled up with a couple of our. Our trip mates along the way, which was fun to kind of ride with those guys. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:35:12 to 00:35:17 Roll up. Patrick and Perry. Exactly. Good guys. Very strong. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:35:17 to 00:35:23 Yeah. Roll up to that van. And we're like. They're like, great. You know, great you guys are here. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:35:23 to 00:35:34 Let's get you situated. What do you need? Let's get you some more food, et cetera. And then it kind of dawned on, I think, both of us that we knew how much elevation we were needing to have done. I think It's. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:35:34 to 00:35:45 Was it 7,000ft over the course of the day? Yeah. And we hadn't yet hit 5.5,000ft of. Climbing, and there wasn't much longer to go. Yeah, I'm like, there's a. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:35:45 to 00:36:07 There's a big disconnect here. I got a big problem because it seems like we don't have a lot of mileage, and we've got a lot of vertical feet to cover. So that was a little bit of a heady moment, but it was nice to like, have sort of had a reset, get some food, get a little more warm clothes on if we needed it, and then head off on those last sectors. It's like, yeah. That's why I knew I could make it. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:36:07 to 00:36:15 I knew it was going to be hard, but I was like, okay, I'm just going to kind of strap in. Let's go. Yeah. Yeah, we had that. I think both of us misunderstood. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:36:16 to 00:36:41 We had asked about this steep climb we had ridden two days before and how far up it was, and I think they were thinking about the dirt sector, and we were talking about this vicious road, and it was right after the rest stop. Yeah, it's right after the rest stop. Like, oh, there it is. It's right here. And this was like the type of climb, even fresh, you sort of think about doing the paper boy weave back and forth on the course. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:36:41 to 00:36:50 When you. You can see it from a half mile away, you're like, oh, no. Is that where we're going? Yeah. And then a couple more tough gravel climbs after that point. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:36:50 to 00:36:55 Yeah. Then we got into. Really. Yeah, it was. It was. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:36:55 to 00:37:05 Yeah. And it's funny, I mean, that very much felt like, to me, like the. The end of a big gravel event. Where, you know, you're like almost single tracky. Like, when you get up to the ridge, there was kind of. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:37:05 to 00:37:24 Yeah. Switch back, little single track, kind of super cool. I got some good pictures of you and Perry coming up there, and. And then we kind of. We get into some small towns and starts feeling like we're getting close to Siena because we'd ridden back into Siena a few times, cruising, riding with Patrick and a few other guys. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:37:24 to 00:37:42 And then we hit the climb into Siena, and. Holy God. I mean, this thing is, I don't know, maybe 16, 17% at the end. You kind of climb up the pavement just to soften your legs up a little bit. You go through one of the gates of Siena, one of the. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:37:42 to 00:38:13 From the wall of Siena, and then you. These big cobbles, and you're riding up this chute that you just see probably a quarter mile up ahead of you, and there's fans on the side of the road, there's riders struggling to get up. And it's just this epic scene that you have seen now from watching the pro bike race. You'd seen the riders go up it. And I just remember feeling like just very part of the cycling community and cycling world in Siena at that moment. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:38:13 to 00:38:26 Yeah, it was fun. There are a lot of friends and family for tons of those riders out there. So they Were still cheering people on late in the day. So it kind of felt like you were like wrapping up your own personal strada bianchi race. A lot of people shouting at you to keep, keep pushing. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:38:26 to 00:38:41 It was really fun to kind of come into the city like that. I had a little bit of a break in my story because I kind of crusted that climb. And then we came to an intersection and there was riders going both ways. And I took a left and I'm. And then I. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:38:41 to 00:38:48 I'm riding and like, this doesn't feel right. And I. I asked some riders, I'm like, is this the way to the finish? And they're. They were. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:38:48 to 00:38:57 It was English as a second language. They're like, no, this is the pasta party. I didn't hear, Jesus. Oh, Jesus. I went the wrong way. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:38:57 to 00:39:17 So I turned around and then rolled around the corner. And then you roll into the piazza. You got this, you know, the big clock tower. You go across the same finish line as the pros that we watched before. Just super cool conclusion to an amazing day out there. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:39:18 to 00:39:25 And you get your metal, your finisher metal. Got my meter. Yeah, exactly. The 10 years of the Gran Fondo. Yeah, that was pretty. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:39:25 to 00:39:33 That was a pretty nicely designed metal. I didn't realize it was the 10th anniversary. That was pretty cool. Yeah, yeah, yeah. And then I think everybody. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:39:33 to 00:39:47 Everybody on the team finished. Yeah, on our crew, we had some doing the. The medium length one, some doing the long one, which we did. I think everybody, at minimum has some great stories to tell their friends when they went home. Yeah, it was. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:39:47 to 00:40:08 It was a big day, but it was definitely worth it. I think everybody. I think no one really said anything the night before, but I think a few people were a little bit nervous about it, but everybody was, like, super just stoked to arrive in the compo after the ride and just be like, that was amazing. Especially after watching the race the day before. Yeah, a hundred percent. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:40:08 to 00:40:19 Yeah. In hindsight, like, it was. It was a week that was packed with. Packed with things to do. There was a nice progression of the mileage. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:40:19 to 00:40:34 We didn't overcook my grits prior to the event, so I gave myself the best chance of having a good day out there. Yeah, it was hard and intimidating, which I loved. Right. But totally doable and. And certainly well supported along the way. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:40:34 to 00:40:49 Whether it was from the. The Gran Fondo organizers or Trek's additional support level. Like, it just felt like a great accomplishment and felt it couldn't be more satisfied with my trip to Italy. Yeah, I'm Glad to hear it. It was great to have you there. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:40:49 to 00:41:06 It was 30 years in the making, so, yeah, it wouldn't have been nearly as fun without you there, so. Exactly. Well, it was fun reminiscing a bit, as I'm sure we'll continue to do over the years. It's such a monumental trip we had. And thanks for coming on. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:41:06 to 00:41:42 Thanks for everything you guys do at Trek Travel, for sure. I think you're the third Trek travel person we've had over here. I've appreciated, as I've advocated to the audience, like, Trek's put a lot of energy into gravel tourism and gravel travel, and it's a great way to go see some of these communities you've read about. And particularly in the. For me, the European trips, just to experience the culture and have the guides with local knowledge has always been this, like, additional bit of je ne sais quoi about what that European experience is like. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:41:42 to 00:41:52 Yeah, there's a lot of great gravel over there. Yeah. Check us out, travel.com a good pitch. Lots of good trips in the States and in Europe, so. Yeah, exactly. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:41:52 to 00:42:03 And if you're interested in Strada Bianca, it is a trip that sells out. It's obviously in March every year. I think you can already sort of reserve a spot on Trek Travels website. It's getting close. Yeah. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:42:03 to 00:42:12 You can sort of put yourself on a wait list. Yeah. And there's still. I don't know if there's still room in the Holy Week trips to Flanders and Roubaix. Okay. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:42:12 to 00:42:19 That one goes fast. Like, we're pretty close to sold out for that one. You got to get in early. And same with the Tour. It's pretty well booked. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:42:19 to 00:42:42 Even the Tour de Familes, the Women's Tour de France, is nearly sold out for this year, which is really exciting. Amazing. And I can't wait for you to have some gravel race trips in the future as well. I think it would be a fun way of doing some of these events. People who aren't necessarily racing but want to go to somewhere like SBT or to Unbound or. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:42:42 to 00:42:53 I know you already have a trip to Bentonville, but it is kind of an interesting idea. I think you guys should play around with, connect the two. Yeah. Yeah. What would it be like to bring a group of people who just want to experience that. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:42:53 to 00:43:04 That area in a deeper way and have a little bit of extra support in some of these milestone gravel events? Yeah, for sure. I think Unbound would be an interesting one, for sure. Yeah. Cool. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:43:04 to 00:43:15 All right, well, I will let you go. Hopefully I even see you this weekend and we can do some riding and reminisce some more. Yeah. See you up in up in Marin. Sounds good. Rich Snodsmith (Guest) | 00:43:15 to 00:43:31 Take care, Craig. Good to see you. That's going to do it for this week's edition of the Gravel Ride Podcast. Big thanks to Rich for coming on the show. And a big thanks to Trek Travel for all the great gravel cycling experiences they offer around the world. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:43:31 to 00:44:13 Top notch organization that's dedicating a lot of time and energy into the gravel world. So if you're a fan of professional bike racing and want to have an experience like I did at Stradabianca, go check them out@trektravel.com obviously they've got the other spring classics and the Tour de France, both men and women, as options for you, but also a bunch of fantastic gravel trips to Bentonville, to Switzerland, to Vermont, to Girona, all over the world. So again, go hit them up@trektravel.com and let them know that the Gravel Ride podcast sent you. Until next time, here's to finding some dirt under your wheels. Craig Dalton (Host) | 00:44:27 to 00:44:27 SA.  

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