Podcasts about xco

Nino Schurter hardly needs an introduction. Widely considered the greatest XCO mountain bike racer of all time, he's won 10 World Championships, nine World Cup overalls, and Olympic bronze, silver, and gold medals. Having retired from World Cup racing at the end of last year, he's been dipping a toe into gravel racing in 2026. In this conversation, Nino talks to Payson about his longevity in the sport and his undefeated 2017 season. He also dives into how his passion for product development and testing led to some of the most transformative innovations in the sport, and shares his perspective on gravel racing as a relative newcomer.Instagram: @withpacepodcastYouTube: Payson McElveenEmail: howdy@withpace.cc

Quando criança, o futebol ocupava boa parte do seu tempo e era, de longe, sua maior paixão esportiva. O vôlei também fazia parte da rotina, até que a bicicleta apareceu e rapidamente deixou de ser apenas um momento de diversão com as irmãs e alguns amigos. Em pouco tempo, o mountain bike passou a direcionar seus objetivos e transformar sua vida. Os primeiros resultados vieram cedo. Em 2021, conquistou o título de campeã brasileira de XCO na categoria sub-17. No ano seguinte, recebeu o convite para participar de um estágio de cinco meses na sede da UCI, na Suíça. Ainda em 2022, conquistou a medalha de bronze no Campeonato Brasileiro de XCO. No ano seguinte, o ciclismo voltou a abrir portas. Conquistou uma bolsa de estudos e passou uma temporada competindo na liga universitária americana, conciliando os estudos com as competições. Em 2024, retornou ao Brasil para continuar a graduação, sem perder o foco nas duas rodas. Naquele mesmo ano, conquistou o bronze na Brasil Ride Espinhaço. Os resultados passaram a aparecer de forma cada vez mais consistente. Em 2025, estreou no Cape Epic competindo ao lado do pai, e juntos chegaram à quarta colocação. Na CIMTB de Carandaí, terminou em terceiro lugar, conquistou o título do Iron Biker e tornou-se vice-campeã brasileira sub-23. Já em 2026, viveu sua temporada mais expressiva até aqui. Foi vice-campeã do Cape Epic na categoria duplas mistas ao lado do treinador Hugo Prado Neto, vice-campeã pan-americana sub-23 de XCO e medalhista de bronze no XCC da mesma competição. Também conquistou a terceira colocação no XCC elite da Internacional MTB Series, em Lavras, venceu a maratona da CIMTB, em Conceição do Mato Dentro, e terminou o Campeonato Brasileiro de Maratona na terceira colocação da elite. Conosco aqui, a estudante de Publicidade e Propaganda, atleta de mountain bike e uma das jovens ciclistas brasileiras em ascensão no cenário internacional, que sonha alto, a belo-horizontina Gabriela Pereira Ferolla. Inspire-se! Race Smart - check your heart Este episódio é oferecido pela @z2perfomance  e pela @2peaksbikes A Z2 agora está com nova embalagem dos géis: abre fácil, com melhor fluxo de sucção e bordas arredondadas pra não te machucar durante o treino ou prova. E tem mais novidade: Barz, a nova barra de energia da Z2! Disponível em Berries & Limão Siciliano e Chocolate & Amendoim, feita com ingredientes naturais para um lanche prático e nutritivo a qualquer hora. Outra novidade é o gel de 75g de carboidratos, ideal pra estratégias de alto consumo. Siga @z2performance e fique por dentro do universo da Z2. A 2 Peaks Bikes é a importadora e distribuidora oficial no Brasil da Factor Bikes, Santa Cruz Bikes e de diversas outras marcas e conta com três lojas: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo e Los Angeles. Lá, ninguém vende o que não conhece: todo produto é testado por quem realmente pedala.  A 2 Peaks Bikes foi pensada e criada para resolver os desafios de quem leva o pedal a sério — seja no asfalto, na terra ou na trilha. Mas também acolhe o ciclista urbano, o iniciante e até a criança que está começando a brincar de pedalar. Para a 2 Peaks, todo ciclista é bem-vindo.  Conheça a 2 Peaks Bikes, distribuidora oficial da Factor, da Santa Cruz e da Yeti no Brasil. @2peaksbikesla SIGA e COMPARTILHE o Endörfina no Youtube ou através do seu app preferido de podcasts. Contribua também com este projeto através do Apoia.se.

Hoy realizamos una versión noticias express para que Fernando pueda trabajar a tope en la Mountain Quest que tendrá lugar en Amarante este fin de semana. Repasamos todos estos temas: Campeonato de Galicia Élite-SUB23: Los campeones, los ganadores de la prueba de Porriño... Próxima (y última Copa de Galicia Máster) Campeonato de Galicia Gravel - Montes do Tamega ‍♀ Copa de Galicia de XCO. Resultados del XaxanBike y del fin de la Copa de Galicia ‍♀ BTT Internacional: Copas del Mundo de XCC, XCO y XCM con victoria Española! Ciclismo internacional: Bajas importantes en el Tour, Tour de Auvergne, Copenhagen Sprint, Tour de Suiza, Tour de Slovenia, Carlos Canal, Tamara Seijas... Calendario: Hablamos con Begoña Carpinteiro y Esteban Lorenzo, miembros de Bici-verde y organizadores de la Copa de España de DH Estación de manzaneda que se celebra este fin de semana con una participación muy destacable en categorías "escolares"! Nos escuchamos la semana que viene con nuestra edición habitual! Mientras tanto, si quieres invitarnos a un helado puedes hacerlo en https://ko-fi.com/larondepodcast

Empezamos con el análisis de la recta final de la ‍♀ Copa de Galicia de XCO que finaliza este fin de semana. Las categorías que ya están sentenciadas, las que están muy abiertas y las que aún tienen mucho que decir. También vemos como está la Copa de Galicia Máster a falta de una prueba, como han sido las clasificaciones de 200K Pontevedra y Gigante de Piedra. Además hacemos una previa de los campeonatos de Galicia de gravel y Élite SUB23 que se celebran este fin de semana. En cuanto al ciclismo profesional analizamos la gran Vuelta a Colombia que ha hecho Tamara Seijas logrando la victoria en la general de su compañera de equipo Lilibeth Chacón. Analizamos el Giro Femenino, el Tour Auvergne - Rhône-Alpes 2026 (el Dauphiné de toda la vida) y las próximas carreras World Tour, incluído el Tour de Suiza, póxima parada de Pogaçar antes del Tour. Para terminar, en nuestra sección de calendario analizamos con Celestino González la Quiroga Bike Marathon. Una prueba que no sólo repite con el buen hacer del año pasado sinó que suma la experiencia para hacer de esta ruta uno de los mejores eventos BTT. Os avanzamos también el sorteo de una inscripción y un maillot de la Ibérico Bike Race que se celebrará entre los días 4 y 6 de Septiembre en Montalegre, Portugal. ☕️ Y recuerda que si quieres invitar a un helado a los patos de la Ronde puedes hacerlo en https://ko-fi.com/larondepodcast

⏳ Mientras seguimos a la espera de noticias por parte de la federación seguimos prestando atención a nuestra parroquia, cada vez más internacional. [ Ribeira Sacra MTB Xperience] Menudo final nos ha regalado esta prueba por etapas!! Pablo Rodríguez Guede ha mantenido el liderato por tan sólo 9'' en un final no apto para cardíacos! Por otra parte Lara Lois ha demostrado una vez más su poderío dominando las 3 etapas de forma indiscutible. [Galicia] Avanzamos las clasificaciones del ‍♀ XCO de Cambre y las posiciones de la Copa de Galicia a falta de 2 pruebas. También ha arrancado la Copa de Galicia de Pump Track, la cual ha comenzado en Miño. La siguiente será en Oia antes del parón veraniego. Os contamos quienes lideran ya las principales categorías. [ Carretera] Está en marcha la vuelta a Colombia y en ella se encuentra Tamara Seijas con el equipo Eneicat. Os contamos cómo le está yendo y lo que le queda por delante en las próximas jornadas. Analizamos como no puede ser de otra manera el Giro de Italia y en especial la actuación del equipo Movistar en la ronda italiana. También vemos como está transcurriendo el Giro Femenino y os damos las claves de lo que queda para que no perdais detalle. Hacemos una previa del Tour Auvergne - Rhône Alpes (vamos, lo que era hasta ahora Dauphinée) [ Calendario] 200K Rias Baixas, Copas de Galicia, Copas de España, Marchas BTT y, como, no la Mountain Quest ue está a la vuelta de la esquina!! ☕️ Y recuerda! si te gusta el podcast y nos quieres invitar aun café ( o a un helado ahora que llega el calor) puedes hacerlo en: https://ko-fi.com/larondepodcast

Hoy analizamos (desde nuestro punto de vista y nuestra forma de entender las cosas) la reunión convocada por la Federación de Ciclismo Galego para el pasado viernes. Las explicaciones, las preguntas, las respuestas (o no) y las concliusiones que hemos sacado en claro de una jornada que, si cabe, nos ha generado más dudas que soluciones. Ha sido una mala gestión? Un error? Ha sido premeditado? Qué va a pasar ahora? Habrá cancelaciones? (en la parte de calendario adelantamos las primeras)Alguien va a asumir responsabilidades? El futuro del ciclismo gallego se verá condicionado en las próximas semanas y no podemos mirar para otro lado. [BTT] Campeonato de España de Enduro, Copa de Galicia de XCO, Copa del Mundo de Nove Mesto ( y un Alejandro García brillante! ) [Carretera] Copa de Galicia do Porvir, Copa Master de A Estrada, Giro de Italia y el "suspenso" de Enric Mas, Previa Giro Femenino, Dunkerque... [Calendario] Avanzamos las primeras cancelaciones luego de la reuniñon de la Federación: ❌ Copa de España y de Galicia de XCM de Cotobade, ❌Escolares de Marín, ❓El campeonato de XCM en el aire... menos mal que todo iba a seguir en pie! Al margen de las cancelaciones celebramos otra edición de la Ribeira Sacra MTB Xperience este próximo fin de semana. Julio Méndez nos detalla por qué es tan diferente, cuales y como son sus 3 etapas y las claves para terminarla como finisher. Diego Álvarez, Brandán Márquez, Tamara Seijas, Lara Lois... y el gran Pablo Rodríguez Guede volviendo al ruedo! desde luego 3 días para disfrutar al máximo en uno de los mayores entornos de BTT del mundo! ☕️ Y recuerda, si te gusta este podcast puedes invitarnos a un café en https://ko-fi.com/larondepodcast

Hoy grabamos podcast en directo, con público y en unas instalaciones "como nos merecemos" XD.Tenemos con nosotros de nuevo a Jose Antonio Hermida, hemos pasado todo el fin de semana pedaleando a su lado y hablamos con el de la copa del mundo de XCO y la victoria de Thibot Francois, de Gravel y si se ha hecho realidad el meme de que "ibamos a inventar el mtb". Neumáticos de 2.35", tijas telescópicas, horquillas de suspensión...Además, como hemos estado reconociendo el terreno de la Scott Mediterranean Epic Gravel, charlamos con Héctor de la Cagiga del FESTIVALAZO que vamos a encontrar en Octubre en Sant Jordi. Y hace un llamamiento muy INTERESANTE para todos los Clubes ciclistas. Descuentazo progresivo para los clubes que se apunten en masa y premios para el más numeroso y el más rápido!VA A ESTAR MUY BIEN!INSCRIBETE AQUÍ YA:https://mediterraneanepic.com/gravel-home/

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Charla pupurri con muchos nivel, subniveles y supraniveles. Del Giro, el XCO, Sirat, boxeo, pises incomodos, westerns, gravel, Barbie, un poco de todo y de nada para variar.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Bikineros. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/765886

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Charla pupurri con muchos nivel, subniveles y supraniveles. Del Giro, el XCO, Sirat, boxeo, pises incomodos, westerns, gravel, Barbie, un poco de todo y de nada para variar.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Bikineros. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/765886

Sin duda el tema central de esta semana es la situación crítica de la Federación de Ciclismo Galego . Tras el anuncio de la próxima entrada en administración concursal y la convocatoria de "xuntanza" para el viernes 22 nos ponemos a investigar y compartimos en este episodio toda la información que hemos recompilado para luego mostrar nuestro punto de vista sobre la situación e intentar valorar los posibles escenarios que se abren. Se aclarará el futuro incierto? Es tan grave como parece? Quien asumirá la responsabilidad de lo sucedido? [Galicia y BTT] Empezamos con Alejandra Neira, que suma y sigue en su recolección de victorias, esta vez para liderar el Ranking UCI Junior tras el Tour de Gevaudan! También vemos como ha terminado la Copa de España Élite - SUB23 en Vigo y terminamos la sección con la Copa de España de XCO en Penas de Rodas . [Road/PRO] Carlos Canal y los 4+1 días de Dunkerque, el Giro de Italia con Afonso Eulalio aún de rosa , Competición femenina ‍♀ y próximas pruebas a seguir. [Calendario] Multitud de pruebas nuevas y análisis exhaustivo de las próximas semanas ☕️ Y recuerda que siempre nos puedes invitar a un café en https://ko-fi.com/larondepodcast

Sam Shaw isn't your average FKT setter. The Kiwi rider has raced XC, gravel, and Enduro over the years (he was on the podium at XCO nationals just this year), but since getting married and starting a family, he's worked full-time off the bike as an ecologist and carpenter. Last year, he set the fastest known time between Auckland and Wellington, beating Lachlan Morton's record. Earlier this month, he set the FKT on the Great Tracks Traverse, a 240-mile route that covers New Zealand's Paparoa Track, Old Ghost Road, and Heaphy Track, which Payson tackled in 2024. Sam caught up with Payson during his lunch break from building a roof to talk about how he took on the route, including training while commuting, riding a bike he received just hours before setting off, having to plan around conservation laws that put part of the route off limits at night, and fueling. Head to NordVPN.com/WithPace for 4 months off their two-year plan. Instagram: @withpacepodcastYouTube: Payson McElveenEmail: howdy@withpace.cc

La industria del mountain bike está en uno de esos momentos que marcan época. Nuevos lanzamientos, cambios de estrategia y una pregunta que lo condiciona todo: ¿estamos a las puertas de la revolución de las 32 pulgadas?En este episodio nos metemos de lleno en uno de los debates más calientes del momento. Analizamos a fondo lo que hay detrás de bicicletas como la Specialized Epic 9, la Canyon Lux World Cup CFR o la Giant Anthem Advanced SL, y tratamos de entender por qué las marcas están abandonando la segmentación entre XCO, XCM y Trail para volver a un modelo único, más versátil y más eficiente.Pero lo realmente interesante va más allá del producto.Hablamos largo y tendido de la posible llegada de las ruedas de 32 pulgadas, repasando todas las señales que apuntan a un cambio inminente: desarrollos de marcas, movimientos en competición, decisiones de la UCI y primeras victorias en carreras de máximo nivel. ¿Estamos ante otro cambio de paradigma como el que vivimos con las 29”? ¿O todavía queda camino por recorrer?Además, en este episodio:• Nos metemos en el barro con lo ocurrido en la primera prueba de la Copa del Mundo de XCO en Korea, una carrera atípica que ha generado muchas críticas dentro del pelotón.• Hacemos la previa de la Copa del Mundo de XCM en Capoliveri, una de las citas más importantes del calendario.• Analizamos todo lo sucedido en Traka (Girona), uno de los eventos más grandes del gravel mundial, con polémicas incluidas y declaraciones de Nino Schurter sobre la seguridad en carrera.• Os contamos nuestro calendario de carreras hasta final de temporada, con todo lo que se viene en BiciLAB.Y además, tenemos dos conversaciones muy especiales con organizadores de carreras que sentimos muy nuestras:Charlamos con Álvaro, de Wineland Cycling, para conocer desde dentro uno de los eventos que más está creciendo en el panorama nacional.

Empezamos hablando de series históricas de la de la BBC y de la cancelación por parte de la UCI de la Copa del mundo de e-MTB (ahora que tenemos Campeonato de Galicia de eléctricas... ) [16' 10''] ‍♀️ ‍♂️Transgalaicas: Hacemos un resumen y valoración del buen sabor de boca que ha dejado la Transgalaica de Friol, repasamos las clasificaciones y victorias de Maneiro y Raquel Román para luego analizar las posibilidades matemáticas de cara a Manzaneda. Se podría acabar una racha de 14 años y hay muchísima emoción, especialmente en las categorías femeninas!!! Javier Sánchez nos cuenta las claves de la prueba de la Estación de montaña ourensana, probablemente la favorita de muchos de los corredores top del circuito y que cierra el 20 aniversario de la Ilustrísima! Quienes se coronarán en los podiums finales? [1h 05' 52''] BTT: Copa de Galicia de XCO en Samieira con Ángel Maneiro (sí, non lle chega coas TG) y Sarela Conde triunfales. Copa de España de DHI y la victoria del corredor del Team Bici Verde-Bopapel Héctor Quinteiro . Campeonato de España de Gravel y el podium de Tamara Seijas. [1h 24' 20''] Carretera: Alejandra Neira y la gran carrera que ha hecho en la Omloop. Arranca la Copa de Galicia do Porvir. Lieja, Tour de los Alpes y previas de la Vuelta a España Femenina con una enorme presencia gallega y del Giro de Italia con bajas de última hora. [1h 46' 19''] Calendario: Gerardo de la Fuente nos cuenta las muchas sorpresas que nos esperan en la BTT da Camelia organizada en Vedra por la gente de Ribadoulla, empezando por la ampliación de inscripciones hasta el fin del jueves 30 y pasando por las novedades del recorrido. ☕️ Si te gusta este podcast y nos quieres invitar a un café recuerda que puedes hacerlo en https://ko-fi.com/larondepodcast

Basta ya! Esto no puede seguir así! Tiene que haber un punto de inflexion!!! Hoy comenzamos con un comunicado sobre lo que le ha sucedido a Samuel, y por extensión a muchas otras personas que sin ser necesariamente ciclistas han tenido que sufrir la lacra de la impunidad de los criminales que van a las manos de un volante. Queremos soluciones, queremos que el foco de la culpabilidad se ponga sobre esos energúmenos, no sobre las víctimas! Este podcast va por Samuel, por su familia, por sus amigos, por todos los ciclistas y por todas las personas que han visto su vida condenada al sufrimiento por una puñetera irresponsabilidad. [22'42''] BTT: Hablamos del Campeonato de España de XCM, donde Uxío Canosa ha conseguido el maillot de campeón en su categoría!!! Tampoco dejamos de lado las buenos resultados de Ángel Maneiro, Lara Lois, Tamara Seijas o Noa Rodríguez entre otr@s. Además repasamos la Copa de España de XCO en Paterna, la Taça de Portugal de XCO, la Copa de Galicia de XCO de hace 2 semanas y previa de este fin de semana, La copa de España de Enduro en Burela y la próxima Copa de España de Descenso, o el Campeonato de España de Gravel, todo ello con especial atención a nombres como Lorena Patiño, Marco Veiga o Lara Lois. [51' 55''] Carretera: Tras actualizar las próximas pruebas para Alejandra Neira (convocada con la selección nacional para la Copa de las Naciones), Carlos Canal o Tamara Seijas, analizamos cómo ha sido la última edición de O Gran Camiño, tanto desde dentro como desde fuera: La primera victoria de muchas de Carlos "King" Canal, Yates, Romeo, los drones y los sopladores... sí sopladores en OGC. También hacemos hueco para recordar los resultados y avanzar algunas de las pruebas como la Flecha Brabanzona, Amstel Gold Race, Flecha Valona, Tour de los Alpes, Vuelta a Asturias, Lieja-Bastoña-Lieja o el Tour de Romandía, algunas de ellas con una estelar ⭐️Paula Blasi!!! [1h 35' 29''] Calendario: Todas las pruebas de las próximas semanas y nuestras 2 recomendaciones para el primer fin de semana de mayo: La Ruta BTT da Camelia en Vedra y las 3h de Resistencia de Gomesende en Ourense! ☕️ Si te ha gustado este podcast y nos quieres invitar a un café recuerda que puedes hacerlo en https://ko-fi.com/larondepodcast

Empezamos compartiendo nuestra alegría por la victoria de WVA en Roubaix y también analizamos el triunfo de Koch en la carrera femenina. [ 9 '56''] Ciclismo de carretera: No tiene fin, tremenda la liada de la Volta a Lugo máster, incluído el Campeonato de Galicia Máster de CRI. Una cosa es un despiste, otra es que tengas que ir a cronometrar y no te lleves los chips... ‍♂ Aprovechamos para desearles una pronta recuperación a los corredores implicados en la caída de la primera etapa. [18' 30''] ‍♀ Copas de España féminas: Enormes actuaciones de Vega Aldrey, Alejandra Neira y Tamara Seijas en la jornada doble del certamen estatal. [21' 49''] Cilismo Pro: París Roubaix, Itzulia, Clásica de Pascua, y previa de O Gran Camiño! [41' 18''] ‍♀ BTT: Copa de España de XCM, Taça de Portugal de XCO... [47' 15''] Previa Transgalaica #4 de Friol: Julio Cabado nos cuenta los secretos y detalles del recorrido de la penúltima prueba del circuíto 2026. [57' 22''] Calendario: Todas las pruebas, correcciones en el calendario de enduro, Campeonato de Galicia de Gravel...

Hoy empezamos con un metapodcast (un podcast dentro de un podcast) de cultura portuguesa en la que aprenderemos como se celebra la pascua en el país vecino. (LaRonde enseña!) [18' 19''] Elecciones a la Federación Gallega: Ya conocemos públicamente al primer candidato a la presidencia de nuestro organismo federativo y en La Ronde le cedemos un espacio en el que Samuel Blanco nos habla de sus planes, las líneas generales y concretas de su propuesta, su punto de vista sobre la gestión actual y hacia donde le gustaría llevar la gestión. [44' 57''] BTT: Con las inscripciones de la Transgalaica de Friol abiertas y después de la celebración del XCO de Esmelle repasamos las clasificaciones de la Copa de Galicia. [56' 39''] Road: Tour de Flandes: Pogaçar, Van der Poel, Remco, Van Aert, Demi Vollering, Pauline Ferrand-Prevot, Pieterse, Kopecky... Este fin de semana hemos vivido un gran espectáculo en la Catedral y justo antes del Enfer du Nord. Tampoco nos olvidamos de la Itzulia con unas cuantas bajas en la última jornada y especulamos sobre los corredores que vendrán a O Gran Camiño, que ya está a la vuelta de la esquina, con especial atención a una cosa que nos gustaría "oír" en alguna de las etapas! [1h 38' 09''] Calendario: Hoy nos centramos en dos puntos importantes, el primero de ellos recomendado por la guía Vilanín! Rianxo reunirá el próximo 19 de abril a multitud de ciclistas celbrando la 13ª edición de una de las rutas importantes del calendario. Alfonso Cespón , presidente de la peña cicloturista Castro Barbudo nos habla en detalle de las muchas novedades de la ruta de este año. La otra no es una carrera, es la resistencia de la Resistencia! Llega la Copa Deputación de Ourense de Resistencia con 5 pruebas de nivel muy alto! Alberto Taín nos introduce esta pruebas para ponernos los dientes largos sobre esta copa que promete diversión a raudales!

Comenzamos disertando sobre nuestras sensaciones sobre la bici en la última época a raíz de la Transgalicas! Precismanete os hacemos una crónica de lo que ha sido la Transgalaica de Silleda, dureza y velocidad a partes iguales! Un día en el que Ángel Maneiro aha tenido que apretar seriamente para descolgar a un gran Alejandro García y en el que Tamara Seijas se ha puesto en modo locomotora para llevarse la Victoria frente a una muy buena actuación de Raquel Román. Eso sí, la prueba se ha cobrado grandes víctimas: Caídas en días previos, problemas estomacales, calambres... son sólo algunos de los problemas que han sufrido muchos de los corredores importantes de esta jornada. Los vencedores de las categorías absolutas se llevan sus monos de Cycling Monkey y nos dejan sus impresiones sobre la carrera. También nos acercamos a la Catedral de la Ilustrísima! Javier Sánchez nos lleva de la mano a Cotobade para ver cóma va a ser y como está el templo de la Transgalaica que tomará salida el día 29 de marzo. No os perdais detalle de esta previa de la Trangalaica #3 Cerdedo-Cotobade en la que las predicciones avanzan muy buen tiempo para disfrutar de un gran día de MTB!☀️ [56'46''] BTT-MTB: Cape Epic, XCO Nacional e inicio de la Copa de Galica de XCO... [1h 14' 02''] Ciclismo de carretera y profesional: Alejandra Neira Reina de la montaña, Tirreno-Adriático, Paris Niza, Milano-Torino, Nokere Coerse y previas de Milán-Sanremo y Volta a Catalunya [1h 28' 36''] Calendario: Todas las novedades de un calendario a la que le nacen pruebas y marchas como setas! estamos en pleno florecimiento y os damos las claves para elegir. ☕️ Si te ha gustado este podcast recuerda que puedes invitarnos a un café en https:// ko-fi.com/larondepodcast Todo el calendario y mucho más contenido en https://www.larondemagazine.com

Empezamos valorando la brillante Eurocidade que se ha celebrado el pasado fin de semana junto con la extrema Iron Rider. Pruebas muy distantes en formato, pero muy próximas en filosofía. Y todo esto mezclado con las medias de Sara Montiel. Que tiene alguna relación? ya sabéis que LaRonde os enseña! [15' 56''] Galicia: Ángel Suárez y Dani Barcia campeones de España de DHI, Guillermo García ganando en XCO, Alejandra Neira que empieza la competición importante, Rutas Xacobeas, LaVuelta femenina en Galicia... [34' 48''] ‍♂️ ‍♀️ Transgalaica 2026: Previa #2 Silleda. La Ilustrísima llega a Bandeira con la segund prueba de este año. Perfil muy diferente al de Ames y con 2 vueltas diferentes. Todos los detalles de la mano de Tomás Baúlde, presidente del C.C. Trasdeza, organizador de la prueba. [48' 56''] Ciclismo profesional: Tirreno-Adriático, París-Niza, Strade Bianche, Vuelta a Extremadura... y previas de Milano-Torino y Milán Sanremo. [1h 18' 38''] Calendario: Os avanzamos qué novedades hemos incluído en el calendario y charlamos con Jose Ramón Puga sobre una marcha que puede ser un gran descubrimiento para cualquiera de los que nos escucháis: Ruta BTT Río Ulla Concello de Touro. No os la perdáis! ☕️ Si te ha gustado el podcast y nos quieres invitar a un café puedes hacerlo en https://ko-fi.com/larondepodcast. Y no te olvides de visitar larondemagazine.com

Empieza el circuíto Transgalaica y, como es costumbre, nosotros empezamos temporada! La quinta ya! [11' 51''] Transgalaica: Hemos arrancado la tempoarad oficialmente y Ames nos ha dado la bienvenida con un día espectacular! Ángel Maneiro y Tamara Seijas se han llevado los Cycling Monkey de la victoria en la primera prueba. Una jornada en la que Dani García Castaño ha tirado la caña sin llegar a pescar el primer puesto y en la que Raquel Román ha tenido que realizar una remontada increíble para alcanzar un puesto de podium tras Mar Delgado. [35' 34''] MTB: Copa de España de XCO, XCO de Melgaço, Algarve Bike Chalenge... [53' 31''] Ciclismo Pro: Temporada a pleno rendimiento y las clásicas que absorben el calendario: Omloop, Kuurne-Brussel, Samyn, Sardegna, Faun-Ardèche ... [1h 22' 03''] Calendario: Eurocidade, BTT de Carnota y, aunque nos habíams olvidado durante todo este tiempo, las sedes de la Copa de Ourense de Resistencia! Si quereis entrar en nuestro gurpo de Telegram: https://t.me/+h4-Qtfz-Su8yYzdk ☕️ Y recordad como siempre, si os ha gustado el podcast y nos quereis invitar a un café podeis hacerlo en: https://ko-fi.com/larondepodcast

Este no es un episodio más. Nos hemos ido con los micros y las cámaras a la sede de Nutrinovex para grabar uno de esos pocos podcasts presenciales que tanto nos gustan. Allí hemos podido sentarnos cara a cara con su nutricionista y con el director técnico de la marca para que nos expliquen, sin filtros y con detalle, todas las novedades que acaban de presentar.Hablamos de formulaciones, de por qué se toman determinadas decisiones a nivel técnico, qué hay detrás de un gel, de una bebida isotónica o de un recovery, y cuáles son los errores más habituales que cometen los ciclistas cuando improvisan con la alimentación.Pero además, Charly, Antun y Jota se mojan.Hacen una guía práctica y real de lo que ellos comen antes, durante y después de las carreras. Qué desayunan el día D, cómo estructuran la ingesta de hidratos en competición, qué cambian cuando es un XCO explosivo o una maratón larga, y qué diferencias hay con respecto a los entrenamientos del día a día.Como ellos mismos dicen, ni son ni pretenden ser nutricionistas. Pero después de muchos años compitiendo, probando productos y equivocándose unas cuantas veces, han querido resumir su experiencia para intentar despejar la mayoría de dudas que nos hacéis constantemente sobre nutrición deportiva.Un episodio muy práctico, muy honesto y grabado desde dentro de una marca que apuesta fuerte por el ciclismo. Dale al play.

Wir haben heute die derzeit erfolgreichste deutsche Profimountainbikerin im XCO und amtierende Deutsche Meisterin bei uns im Podcast zu Gast: Nina Graf spricht über ihren Teamwechsel zu Trek-Unbroken XC und gibt Einblicke in das Leben einer Profisportlerin. Unter der spanischen Sonne bereitet sie sich aktuell im Trainingslager mit ihrem neuen Team auf die kommende Saison vor. Sie erzählt von ihrem Trainingsalltag, dem Umgang mit neuem Material und davon, dass drei Stunden Training draußen bei jedem Wetter für sie selbstverständlich sind – die Rolle spielt dabei keine Rolle. Ein spannender Podcast mit vielen Insights wartet auf euch. Viel Spaß beim Hören! Nina Graf (@ninaa_benz) • ...Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

En este episodio tenemos el auténtico privilegio de sentarnos a charlar con David Valero, uno de los grandes nombres de la historia del mountain bike español.Tras anunciar su retirada del XCO, David ha dado un paso valiente y muy meditado hacia el maratón. Este 2026 compite con un objetivo claro: estar delante y luchar por ser uno de los referentes del XCM mundial. En la entrevista nos cuenta con total sinceridad cuándo aparece la idea de dejar el XCO, cómo se madura una decisión así y por qué tiene sentido en este momento de su carrera.Hablamos largo y tendido de su fichaje por el Klimatiza Orbea, de las primeras sensaciones dentro del equipo y de cómo afronta este nuevo proyecto deportivo. Entramos a fondo en el material, su nueva Orbea OIZ, los componentes elegidos, qué opina del sistema Flight Attendant y qué cambios ha introducido en su entrenamiento para adaptarse a las exigencias del maratón.Por supuesto, también miramos al calendario. Analizamos la Cape Epic, su importancia dentro de la temporada y cuáles serán los grandes objetivos del año, con el Mundial de XCM marcado en rojo.Además, en la parte final del podcast os contamos cómo va nuestra propia Cape Epic: cuánto nos ha costado la inscripción, cómo hemos planteado el presupuesto y qué bicicletas vamos a llevar a Sudáfrica.Una entrevista espectacular, honesta y muy técnica, con un corredor que ha marcado una época y que ahora vuelve a empezar desde otro lugar, con la ambición intacta. Si te gusta el mountain bike de verdad, este episodio es imprescindible.

Como esta semana ha estado bastante escasa de noticias relevantes, hemos optado por contaros más en detalle todo sobre el Tour del Mont Blanc que hizo Iñaki, con el propio protagonista, así que os podéis imaginar que se ha convertido prácticamente en un monográfico. Lo bueno es lo hemos aprovechado para contestar a muchos de los comentarios y dudas que nos habéis trasladado en los diferentes medios (comentarios del vídeo, redes sociales, etc.) y gran parte de lo que contamos se puede extrapolar a otras experiencias similares. Y es que el Tour del Mont Blanc es toda una experiencia que cada uno puede vivir a su ritmo y nivel, y os contamos cómo hacerlo y, de hecho, por qué hay que hacerlo así, siendo conscientes del nivel físico y técnico que tenemos. Sobre el material, qué decir... para una aventura de este calado no hemos recurrido a material tope de gama, más bien al contrario, Iñaki y el resto de periodistas de 3 países diferentes que se lo hicieron con él, así como los guías, dispusieron de una Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Comp Alloy, la segunda de la gama. Eso sí, una gama media que poco tiene que envidiar a las gama alta de hace poco tiempo; muy poco. De hecho, es la bici que puedes alquilar allí para hacer el recorrido. Y en este sentido Iñaki tampoco se esconde. Nos cuenta sus sensaciones con una bici de “entrada de gama”, sus puntos fuertes, pero también sus puntos débiles. En cuanto a la actualidad, OAK nos ha presentado tapas para personalizar tu horquilla, en 2026 tendremos un nuevo circuito XCO en la zona centro, repasamos brevemente las ayudas del programa MOVES Flotas Plus y la celebración del II Congreso y Expo internacional de mecánicos de bicicletas que tendrá lugar el próximo mes de febrero en Madrid. Enlaces de interés: La Specialized Turbo Levo 4 Comp Alloy en el Tour del Mont Blanc: https://www.mtbpro.es/afondo/probamos-la-specialized-turbo-levo-4-comp-de-aluminio-en-el-tour-del-mont-blanc Tapas OAK para las horquillas: https://www.mtbpro.es/actualidad/maxima-personalizacion-tapas-para-horquillas-oak-forkcap-air-y-hsc Circuito X-Sauce Series XCO & Kids: https://www.mtbpro.es/actualidad/nace-el-circuito-x-sauce-series-xco-kids-para-la-zona-centro Programa MOVES Flotas Plus: https://www.maillotmag.com/actualidad/el-programa-moves-flotas-plus-incluye-tambien-ayudas-la-compra-de-cargo-bikes-electricas II Congreso y Expo internacional de mecánicos: https://www.maillotmag.com/actualidad/el-ii-congreso-y-expo-internacional-de-mecanicos-de-bicicletas-en-madrid-en-febrero

Esta semana hemos vuelto a dedicar un programa prácticamente monográfico a las ruedas de 32” después de haber asistido, en las últimas fechas, a varias informaciones sobre su posible desembarco de forma oficial en la Copa del Mundo de XCO la próxima temporada. En MTBpro.es hemos hecho los deberes y hemos consultado a la UCI si estarán o no permitidas, hemos consultado los reglamentos sobre su legalidad o ilegalidad y nos hemos preguntado a qué retos se enfrenta la industria para implementar esta nueva medida de ruedas. Su respuesta y lo que pensamos lo tienes en este podcast y en el completo artículo que publicamos sobre ello. Además, debatimos sobre si son necesarias en este momento para una industria que vive momentos complicados, sobre si tendrán éxito o no y sobre todo, si serán realmente útiles o no para los usuarios. Y hay sorpresas al respecto. En cuanto a la actualidad, repasamos rápidamente tres temas que hemos tenido esta semana como han sido la versión limitada World Champion y firmada por Alan Hatherly de la Giant Anthem Advanced SL, las nuevas Giant y LIV STP de dirt, con ruedas de 20, 24 y 26” para los más jóvenes de la casa y la interesante iniciativa solidaria que ha tenido Lazer con una edición especial de su Z1. Este episodio ha llegado de la mano de BEWATT y su nueva Code RG, la e-bike con más batería del mercado: nada menos que 1.400 Wh para que te olvides de la autonomía y solo pienses en disfrutar. Además, equipa un potente motor de 140 Nm, cuadro de carbono, display integrado y cambio inalámbrico. Una auténtica bestia del pedaleo asistido y que puedes descubrirla en www.bewatt.com Enlaces de interés: La UCI y las ruedas de 32” en 2026: https://www.mtbpro.es/afondo/uci-permite-ruedas-de-32-de-momento Giant Anthem Advanced SL World Champion: https://www.mtbpro.es/actualidad/giant-anthem-advanced-sl-world-champion-solo-100-unidades-disponibles-y-firmadas-por Nuevas Giant y LIV STP, ‘dirt' para jóvenes: https://www.mtbpro.es/actualidad/nuevas-giant-y-liv-stp-la-mejor-escuela-de-dirt-mtb-para-jovenes Lazer Z1 KinetiCore edición especial solidaria: https://www.maillotmag.com/actualidad/lazer-presenta-una-edicion-especial-solidaria-del-z1-kineticore

Nessa live, eu conversei com a empresária e atleta amadora de Mountain Bike Thamia Callou (@ketonebike)Thamia Começou a competir em 2009 e em 2013 sagrou-se campeã cearense e fez o primeiro Brasil Ride. Ela acabou dando uma pausa de 7 anos no Mountain Bike. Voltando a treinar há 3 anos quando conheceu a dieta carnívora. No estilo carnívoro em 2025 foi campeã do campeonato Mamute, campeã cearense de XCO e finalizando a edição mais difícil do Brasil Ride em 15 anos.Conheça o Clube de Leitura! A Rebelião não é só sobre comida.É sobre consciência. Sobre mergulhar fundo nas ideias que moldam nossa forma de viver, pensar e envelhecer.No Clube de Leitura, exploramos juntos obras que desafiam o senso comum — livros que unem ciência, filosofia e ancestralidade — sempre com uma visão crítica e prática para transformar o conhecimento em ação.

We sit down with Christopher Blevins in Bentonville to unpack The 2025 racing season, which finished with Christopher at the top of the sport claiming both overall titles (XCC & XCO) in the World Cup MTB. If you're curious about sustainable high performance, athlete creativity, and the community that keeps joy in the grind, this conversation delivers.A New American Town is here to help you plan your trip to Bentonville, Arkansas. From guides, events, and restaurant highlights. Find all this and more at visitbentonville.com and subscribe to our newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn. You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, CastBox, Podcast Casts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and Podcast Addict.

Ela é hoje uma corredora especializada em trail running, que desde 2016 mora na Espanha, para onde se mudou após ser impactada pela violência no cotidiano da Cidade Maravilhosa. Na escola, não gostava das aulas de educa��o física, pois se sentia insegura. Praticou hipismo e, após uma queda em que quebrou a cara, decidiu enfrentar seus medos e continuar montando. Aquilo foi transformador e revelou um caminho sem volta — o da supera��o. Foi o que ela buscou também ao se aventurar nas corridas de aventura e no mountain bike. Venceu os circuitos Raid Rio e Expedi��o Chauás, a Brasil Wild Itararé e foi bicampeã da Tierra Viva Expedition Race, na Patagônia. Ganhou, entre outras, o Circuito Ravelli de mountain bike, foi campeã carioca de XCO e XCM em 2010, venceu o Big Biker Taubaté, três provas de 12 horas e a Transportugal — competi��o de oito etapas e mil quilômetros. Até no triathlon off-road ela se destacou, vencendo o XTerra Ilhabela e o Circuito XTerra em 2011, ano em que conquistou o 14º lugar no Mundial de XTerra, em Maui (Havaí), e foi campeã do XTri24, na Inglaterra. No final de 2011 fez sua estreia em uma corrida de trilhas, a La Misión Patagônia — prova que venceu, confirmando sua versatilidade e resistência. A partir daí, deixou gradualmente o multiesporte para focar nas corridas de ultradistância, acumulando uma lista de conquistas que não para de crescer. Venceu diversas provas, dos 50 aos 160 km, no Brasil e na América do Sul, conquistou o 5º lugar na TDS da UTMB e na Marathon des Sables, além de dois top 10 na icônica UTMB, em Chamonix. Foi campeã da Bryce Canyon Ultra 100mi e, depois de um período em que pensou que sua carreira pudesse ter chegado ao fim, no ano passado reencontrou propósito ao participar de uma prova de 402km. Mesmo enfrentando uma lesão a apenas dois meses da largada, cruzou a linha de chegada da Cocodona 250 em segundo lugar. O que viria a seguir parecia inatingível, mas ela acreditou, movida pelo medo, pelo imponderável e pelo desconhecido. Conosco de volta aqui a designer, treinadora de corrida e professora de ioga que acaba de sagrar-se campeã e recordista da Tríplice Coroa das provas de 200 milhas. Entre junho e outubro, em apenas quatro meses, foi terceira colocada na Tahoe 200, vice-campeã da Bigfoot 200 e da Moab 240 — um feito histórico que acaba de colocá-la no panteão das lendas mundiais do ultra trail running. Uma brasileira especialista em vencer, a carioca Manuela Portas Gonçalves Vilaseca. Inspire-se! Um oferecimento @oakleybr e @2peaksbikes A 2 Peaks Bikes é a importadora e distribuidora oficial no Brasil da Factor Bikes, Santa Cruz Bikes e de diversas outras marcas e conta com três lojas: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo e Los Angeles. Lá, ninguém vende o que não conhece: todo produto é testado por quem realmente pedala. A 2 Peaks Bikes foi pensada e criada para resolver os desafios de quem leva o pedal a sério — seja no asfalto, na terra ou na trilha. Mas também acolhe o ciclista urbano, o iniciante e até a criança que está começando a brincar de pedalar. Para a 2 Peaks, todo ciclista é bem-vindo. Conheça a 2 Peaks Bikes, distribuidora oficial da Factor, da Santa Cruz e da Yeti no Brasil. @2peaksbikesla SIGA e COMPARTILHE o Endörfina no Youtube ou através do seu app preferido de podcasts. Contribua também com este projeto através do Apoia.se.

Fin de semana cargado de ciclismo del bueno. En este episodio repasamos todo lo que ocurrió en los Campeonatos del Mundo de XCM, con análisis de los protagonistas y lo que nos dejaron las carreras. Miramos también hacia el próximo gran evento: los Campeonatos del Mundo de XCO, con un invitado de lujo en la línea de salida, Mathieu van der Poel. Os contamos nuestras apuestas y favoritos tanto en categoría masculina como femenina élite.No podía faltar un repaso a las dos primeras semanas de la Vuelta Ciclista a España, con reflexiones sobre lo que hemos visto hasta ahora.En la parte más personal, Antun nos cuenta un cambio de vida importante que lo tiene ilusionado y que le permitirá tener todavía más bicicleta en su día a día.Y cerramos con ciencia ciclista: desgranamos todos los datos del experimento que hemos hecho en YouTube para descubrir qué posición es más rápida sobre la bici de carretera. Os mostramos cifras y os damos nuestras conclusiones tras probarlo en carne propia.

Episodio especial de verano en el que arrancamos con una de las grandes noticias del año: la retirada de Nino Schurter. Repasamos sus victorias más míticas y analizamos por qué creemos que es, sin discusión, el mejor ciclista de mountain bike de la historia.Además nos metemos de lleno en la Swiss Epic, os contamos cómo ha ido la carrera y debatimos sobre la polémica sanción a las chicas del Torpado por ponerse a rueda de corredores masculinos.También miramos hacia lo que viene: la vuelta de Mathieu van der Poel a la Copa del Mundo el 31 de agosto en Les Gets y lo que puede pasar en el Mundial de XCO en Suiza el próximo 14 de septiembre.No falta la sección en la que os damos voz, respondiendo a vuestras preguntas sin la presencia de Charly. Y para cerrar, os ponemos al día de nuestro verano: Antonio Ortiz con sus aventuras en Brasil sobre la gravel, Jota con sus entrenamientos y Antonio con el susto que se llevó a punto de destrozar su S-Works en el portabicis.Un episodio improvisado, cercano y lleno de ciclismo para que no os falte BiciLAB en vacaciones.ENLACES DE INTERÉS:

Último episodio de la temporada 4… ¡y lo celebramos en directo en YouTube! Una emisión muy especial con interacción en tiempo real con toda la gente que nos ha querido acompañar en este cierre de ciclo.Charlamos con Michael Chiaretta, que se ha lanzado por primera vez a vivir una carrera de MTB por etapas. Nos cuenta cómo ha sido la experiencia, qué se ha encontrado allí y qué consejos le daría a cualquiera que quiera afrontar una prueba así por primera vez. Spoiler: no es solo dar pedales…Además, repasamos todo lo que ha pasado en la Copa del Mundo de XCO en Andorra, con la exhibición de Tom Pidcock y la victoria épica de Samara Maxwell. También analizamos cómo queda la general de la Copa del Mundo de XCM, donde Andreas Seewald y Rosa Van Dorn siguen líderes a falta de una sola cita: Girona.Y atentos, porque Charly nos cuenta todo sobre la misteriosa BMC de 32 pulgadas que ha aparecido en el circuito de Andorra. ¿Revolución o experimento?Cerramos con una sección muy especial: vuestras preguntas en directo, que como siempre, no tienen desperdicio.Gracias por acompañarnos una temporada más en BiciLAB el Podcast. Nos vemos muy pronto en la temporada 5

Join Kieran Bennett, Lester Perry and Chris Vanderkolk as we dive on in to what happened last weekend in Andorra at another massive World Cup round.Jackson Goldstone had his streak broken and wasn't able to win a historic 5 in a row, Super Bruni is back, Sammie Maxwell continues to show her outright incredible form in the XCO and Tom Pidcock decided to just show up and dominate!Brought to you by:Maxxis Tyres - New Zealand's tyre of choice!To see the full line up from Maxxis, check out www.marleen.co.nz/brands/maxxis.htmlFox Suspensionhttps://ridefox.com/pages/bikeIf you enjoy the OTB Podcast and would like to support, please consider joining us on Patreon and help keep the podcast alive. This isn't even close to a job for us and is done for your enjoyment! https://www.patreon.com/TheOTBPodcast

Esta semana charlamos con uno de los grandes del MTB español: Ismael Ventura. Una entrevista muy centrada en bicicletas y material, donde Ismael no se guarda nada. Le preguntamos por el nuevo Shimano XTR Di2, su rivalidad con SRAM y qué opina realmente del Flight Attendant. ¿Está justificada tanta electrónica? ¿Es el final del pivote virtual?También debatimos con él si las marcas nos crean necesidades, cómo ha cambiado su visión del gravel, y hacia dónde cree que va la evolución del ciclismo.Después repasamos la actualidad en la sección de noticias, y en Nuestras Mierdas os contamos qué ha pasado esta semana en la familia BiciLAB:Antonio Ortiz nos cuenta cómo fue la carrera de XCO en Coín.Charly y Antun nos ponen al día desde la Selva Negra con Scott.Jota nos cuenta cómo fue el finde en el Summer Bike.¡Y atención! Grabamos “El Vatio Justo”, un homenaje muy divertido a El Precio Justo, donde nuestros chicos se visten como las fichas del parchís para intentar adivinar su propia potencia.Todo eso nos lleva a una charlieta muy interesante sobre potenciómetros:¿Realmente son necesarios para mejorar?¿Qué necesitas saber para empezar a entrenar por vatios?Te damos 3 consejos clave para sacarle partido desde el minuto uno.Repasamos los distintos tipos de potenciómetros, y analizamos a fondo los Favero Assioma, tanto los PRO MX (MTB y gravel) como los nuevos PRO RS (carretera). Os contamos por qué llevamos años confiando en ellos y por qué creemos que son la mejor opción ahora mismo.Dale al play, que este episodio viene cargadito.

En el episodio de hoy tenemos una de las entrevistas más especiales de la temporada: Pablo Rodríguez Guede, nuevo campeón de España de XCM, vuelve al podcast casi dos años después de contarnos que se quedaba sin equipo y que su carrera en el XCO tocaba a su fin. Lo que ha pasado desde entonces es una auténtica montaña rusa emocional que culmina con una victoria increíble en los últimos metros frente a Miguel Ángel Muñoz.Una conversación sincera,  hy muy inspiradora , en la que Pablo nos habla de cómo ha sido ese proceso de adaptación al maratón, cómo ha recuperado la motivación y por qué ahora está disfrutando de la bici como nunca antes.En la sección de noticias, repasamos lo más destacado del fin de semana:La Copa del Mundo de XCM en Andorra, con victoria de Leonardo Páez y Rosa Van Doorn.El Giro de Italia, con una polémica etapa en la que Simon Yates le arrebata la victoria a un espectacular Isaac del Toro.Y por supuesto, hablamos también de la Unbound Gravel, la carrera más mediática del gravel mundial.Y en Charlyetas os traemos una de esas secciones que vale su peso en oro si estás pensando en cambiar de bici: hablamos de geometrías.Analizamos las seis medidas clave que tienes que entender y comparar:Ángulo de direcciónÁngulo del tubo del sillínLongitud de vainasStack y ReachAltura del eje de pedalier

Episode 153 - Unbound Preview, Pro Nats, Blevins Domination, and Mathieu slam der Poel What up party people. Welcome back to the Bonk Bros podcast. We've got a jam packed episode for y'all this week with all sorts of topics like Quinn Simmons taking the Stars and Stripes at pro nats while our boy Scottie McG narrowly missed out on his own title, Chris Blevins absolutely dominating the latest World Cup stop at Nove Mesto while Matthieu van der Poel (or should I say slam der Poel) suffered some technical mishaps at his mountain bike debut, then we get into some Unbound preview with a special guest appearance. Oh yeah and DJ's back so he was able to give us the low down on his own mishaps from last week and provide some updates on how things are shaking out with his recovery. Speaking of recovery from accidents, this weeks show is brought to you by one of our newest partners, Scarborough Bicycle Accident Law. That's right, the timing couldn't be more serendipitous given everything that just went down with Dylan, and fortunately, there are people out there like the folks over at Bicycle Accident Law who are with you on every ride and will work hard to fight for you to get the results you deserve should you fall victim to such an accident. To learn more you can head over to bicycleaccidentlaw.com and make sure to add their contact info to your phone just in case you need them in the moment. If you have any questions or feedback for the show you can drop us a note at bonkbrospodcast@gmail.com or hit up the Bonk Bros instagram page (@bonkbros @dylanjawnson @adamsaban6 @tylerclouti @raddaddizzle @scottmcgilljr). 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Get your Bonk Bros swag below. https://bb5a73-20.myshopify.com/    IGNITION: Hire a coach. Get faster. It's that simple. https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/   MATCHBOX PODCAST: Check out our more serious training focused podcast.  https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/podcast      The Following Was Generated Using AI And Should Not Be Held To The Higher Standards Of Sentient Beings - Riverside.   Summary In this conversation, the hosts discuss various topics related to cycling, including the Unbound race, training methods, a recent accident involving one of the cyclists, upcoming races, and performances in national championships. The discussion also touches on the dynamics of competition, the importance of unconventional training methods, and the talent levels among cyclists. In this segment, the conversation revolves around the impressive performance of Chris Blevins, who secured two significant wins in mountain biking, showcasing his skills and resilience. The discussion also touches on the technical aspects of tire choices in short track racing, the implications of Vanderpool's recent injury, and the dynamics of team performance in the sport. Insights into training methods and the evolution of riders' capabilities are explored, highlighting the competitive nature of mountain biking. In this segment, the conversation delves into the dynamics of mountain biking and road racing, discussing the challenges of keeping up with the racing calendar and the impact of weather on race performance. The hosts explore the rise of young cyclists in competitive racing, particularly focusing on a promising young talent, Del Toro. As they prepare for the upcoming Unbound Gravel race, they share insights on tire choices and strategies for different weather conditions, emphasizing the importance of adaptability in racing. In this episode, the hosts engage in a lively discussion about various aspects of gravel racing, including fashion choices for events, safety regulations in feed zones, and the spirit of gravel racing. They delve into the potential American contenders for Grand Tours and share their predictions for the upcoming Unbound race. The conversation also touches on bike technology, gear choices, and the dynamics of racing, all while maintaining a humorous and casual tone.   Chapters 00:00 Unbound Week and Training Rivalries 03:01 Dylan's Accident and Recovery 06:01 Upcoming Races and Future Plans 08:58 Scott's Performance and Crit Racing 12:05 Discussion on Talent and Training 15:01 National Championships and Women's Cycling 18:00 Mountain Bike World Cup Discussion 19:00 Blevins' Legendary Win 22:15 Tire Controversies in Short Track Racing 29:22 Vanderpool's Injury and Its Implications 37:21 Blevins' Dominance in XCO and Short Track 40:05 Team Dynamics and Training Insights 41:38 Understanding Mountain Biking and Road Racing Dynamics 43:00 The Rise of Young Cyclists in Competitive Racing 44:58 Exploring the Transition from Mountain Biking to Road Racing 47:01 The Impact of Weather on Race Performance 48:57 Anticipating the Unbound Gravel Race 54:58 Final Preparations and Strategies for Unbound 01:02:38 Casual Banter and Fashion Choices 01:03:11 Feed Zone Regulations and Safety Concerns 01:06:12 The Spirit of Gravel Racing 01:10:00 American GC Contenders in Road Racing 01:12:53 Predictions for Unbound Race 01:19:22 Discussion on Bike Technology and Gear Choices

La Cape Epic ha sido la gran protagonista de la semana y la hemos vivido día a día como fanáticos espectadores. Analizamos lo sucedido en cuanto a competición y resultados pero también os contamos cómo se ha vivido desde dentro. Para ello nos acompañan dos corresponsales de lujo, Óscar Pujol y Michael Chiaretta, que han estado en Sudáfrica como corredor y filmaker respectivamente. Una divertida entrevista que nos acerca un poco más a este GIGANTE llamado CAPE EPIC. Por supuesto que analizamos lo que ha acaecido a nivel profesional en esta Cape Epic 2025 y hacemos un par de reflexiones importantes acerca de lo que significa correr por parejas y qué diferencias hay con respecto a correr solo.En este enlace puedes ver los vídeos de la Cape de La Dupla con Pujol, Mato y Joan: https://www.youtube.com/@oscar_pujolSiguiendo con las noticias, no podemos dejar pasar el análisis de una histórica Milán-San Remo 2025. Un espectáculo BRUTAL a cargo de los extraterrestres Pogacar, Van der Poel y Ganna, que nos hicieron disfrutar de una carrera para ver repetida una y otra vez. En NUESTRAS MIERDAS os contamos cómo nos ha ido el finde, XCO, nuevos vídeos y carreras a la vista. Dale al Play y DEJA ALGÚN COMENTARIO!!!Si quieres acompañar a Michael en la aventura de destrozar a Antun, puedes ir con el en Appenninica MTB: https://appenninica-mtb.com/en/Si quieres ver el PEDAZO DE DOCUMENTAL de Michael Chiaretta (vas a llorar), lo puedes hacer aqu: https://www.youtube.com/@BiciLAB

¿Te has preguntado si tienes un cuerpo o eres un cuerpo? En este episodio revisaremos los problemas que implica en nuestra vida el dualismo de sustancias.Les dejo el enlace al libro de Descartes, Meditaciones metafísicas: https://amzn.to/43AZbVFMándame un whats app al +52 55 27 15 04 86O puedes donar directamente en www.araliavaldes.comO suscríbete a mi Patreon, para obtener contenido exclusivo: www.patreon.com/araliavaldesO dona a través de PayPal https://paypal.me/araliavaldes?country.x=MX&locale.x=es_XCO puedes suscribirte a mi canal de Telegram https://t.me/consultafilosoficaDale like y comparte. Muchas gracias.

Ela nasceu há 22 anos em uma pequena cidade no interior de Minas Gerais. Filha de uma família de trabalhadores do campo, cresceu ao lado do irmão gêmeo e de um irmão mais velho, vivendo uma infância típica entre a escola, o trabalho na roça e os momentos em que montava a cavalo. Em 2015, o diagnóstico de leucemia do irmão mais velho abalou a família. Seu pai, que havia sido ciclista amador, fez então uma promessa: assim que o filho estivesse curado, pedalaria 400 km até a praia Costa Dourada, em Mucuri, na Bahia. Com isso, ele voltou a treinar e, assim que o irmão foi liberado pelos médicos, este se juntou ao pai. Logo o outro irmão passou a pedalar com o propósito de incentivá-lo, e ela, algum tempo depois, aproveitou o embalo para seguir o mesmo caminho. Seguindo os passos dos irmãos, começou no downhill e, algum tempo depois, migrou para o XCO. O que começou como uma brincadeira e diversão em família ganhou um ar mais sério após sua primeira competição. O quinto lugar a deixou surpresa e animada e, já na segunda competição, melhor preparada, veio a primeira vitória. Esse foi o início de uma trajetória de sucesso no mountain bike. Nos primeiros anos, acumulou pódios em provas locais, dividindo seu tempo entre treinos, trabalho e estudos, enquanto lapidava seu potencial e construía os alicerces de sua carreira esportiva. Em 2022, com resultados cada vez mais expressivos, tomou uma decisão que mudaria sua vida: dedicar-se integralmente ao ciclismo. Desde então, passou a competir no mais alto nível, conquistando títulos que a colocaram no topo do esporte. Ela é bicampeã brasileira e pan-americana de XCE, bicampeã mineira de XCO. Em sua estreia em solo europeu, conquistou um segundo lugar na Série Continental Europeia de XCE. No ano passado, conquistou um quinto lugar na etapa francesa da Copa do Mundo e foi vice-campeã na etapa realizada no Brasil, além de títulos na CIMTB e a vitória em duas etapas da Internacional Estrada Real. Sua paixão e dedicação ao esporte vão além das competições. Em sua cidade natal, ela, ao lado dos irmãos, promove o ciclismo entre crianças e adolescentes. Com projetos que incluem a construção da primeira pista de treino da região, pedais guiados e palestras motivacionais, ela inspira novos talentos e reforça a importância do esporte como ferramenta de transformação social. Conosco aqui, a estudante de Educação Física e jovem ciclista profissional que é um exemplo de coragem, persistência e paixão pelo mountain bike. Uma jovem determinada a conquistar o mundo com sua bicicleta e que, mesmo com tantas vitórias, mantém os pés no chão, fiel às suas origens e com um coração generoso. Uma mulher que sabe valorizar cada conquista, a frei-inocenciana Iara Caetano Leite. Inspire-se! Um oferecimento @oakleybr SIGA e COMPARTILHE o Endörfina através do seu app preferido de podcasts. Contribua também com este projeto através do Apoia.se.

Hoy volvemos al orden habitual de las secciones para contaros en la NOTICIAS los resultados de la Mediterranean Epic 2025, el XCO de La Nucía y cuáles son las nuevas gafas que Antun necesita. Seguimos con VUESTRAS MIERDAS bien cargaditas, una de vuestras secciones favoritas que sabemos que os gustará. Y como hemos estado DENTRO de una de las carreras de referencia mundial, os contamos lo que hemos hecho cada uno de nosotros allí; bicis, cámaras, carreras, helicópteros, ebikes... todos los entresijos al descubierto. Y para terminar unas Charlyetas extra del material usado (y CUIDADO) en carrera por Charly, recorridos, neumáticos, presiones, mouses, radios, ¿fiabilidad o ligereza?Resultado Sorteo Maillots Jota.Talla M-Colina Triste 2024 - KLOMP-Farwest 2024 - Manuelferro0Talla S-ALgarve BikeChallenge gobik - Jose Antonio Jimenez Ruiz-Madrid7picos gobik - danipuertas-Andalucia bike race 2023 - Jose M Silva-Tierra Estella Epic - Javier Martínez González-Desafio Urbion 2024 - Jorge Rodríguez-Mediterranean Epic 2024 - Carlos Fernández

No coração do Vale do Capão, na Chapada Diamantina, nasceu um jovem que cresceria em meio à natureza exuberante, carregando consigo os valores que moldariam não apenas sua carreira, mas também sua essência como ser humano. Filho de um francês e de uma baiana, seu sobrenome tem raízes russas, compondo uma mistura de culturas tão rica quanto sua trajetória. Criado em um ambiente artístico, ele participou das atividades do Circo do Capão, fundado por seu pai, um artista circense que chegou ao Brasil em busca da capoeira e encontrou na Bahia um novo lar. Além das atividades no picadeiro, ele praticou jiu-jitsu, capoeira, boxe e futebol. Em 2013, começou também a praticar o mountain bike. Foi no ano de 2014, ao acompanhar a ultramaratona Brasil Ride como espectador, que ele descobriu o mundo do mountain bike competitivo. Inspirado pelo seu então professor de educação física, deixou as outras modalidades para se dedicar ao ciclismo e deu seus primeiros passos no esporte competitivo, conquistando o campeonato baiano na categoria Júnior no ano seguinte. A ascensão foi rápida, e logo ele estava dividindo a pista com grandes nomes como Henrique Avancini, de quem viria a se tornar companheiro de equipe e aprendiz. Desde 2020, integra a equipe Caloi Henrique Avancini Racing, destacando-se no cenário nacional e internacional. Conquistas como o bicampeonato na Super Elite da Copa Internacional (2020/23), o campeonato brasileiro elite de maratona em 2021, os vice-campeonatos brasileiro de XCO em 2022 e 2023, as quatorze vitórias UCI na elite e um top 20 na etapa da Copa do Mundo realizada em Mairiporã, este ano, foram marcos em sua carreira, evidenciando sua categoria e capacidade de competir entre os melhores do mundo. Em 2024, garantiu sua vaga nos Jogos Olímpicos de Paris, conquistando a 21ª colocação no Cross-Country Olímpico (XCO), feito que ele atribui tanto à sua evolução técnica quanto à serenidade mental alcançada. O que começou como uma simples paixão por pedalar nas trilhas da Chapada Diamantina o levou a ser uma das principais promessas do mountain bike brasileiro. Agora, aos 26 anos, com seu espírito resiliente e sua conexão com as raízes, ele se prepara para enfrentar mais um ciclo olímpico, carregando consigo a bandeira nordestina e brasileira, bem como a leveza de quem sabe que sua história já é, por si só, inspiradora. Conosco aqui, um artista do mountain bike profissional, atual campeão brasileiro de XCO, um sonhador e ambicioso palmeirense, Ulan Bastos Galinski. Inspire-se! Um oferecimento @oakleybr SIGA e COMPARTILHE o Endörfina através do seu app preferido de podcasts. Contribua também com este projeto através do Apoia.se.    

Shachar Orren, co-founder and CMO of EX.CO, shares her journey from journalism to the ad tech industry, discussing the evolution of video consumption, the importance of listening to customers, and the role of AI in enhancing video strategies. She highlights the challenges of differentiation in a competitive market and the future trends in video and content technology.TakeawaysShachar transitioned from journalism to ad tech to leverage his knowledge.EX.CO started as a pub tech company focused on enhancing publisher engagement.Video content has become crucial for publishers and advertisers alike.Listening to customer needs is essential for product development.AI and machine learning are integral to Xco's technology and strategy.The lines between demand and supply sides in ad tech are blurring.Control and transparency are vital for publishers in the ad tech landscape.EX.CO aims to help publishers succeed through innovative technology.Future opportunities lie in expanding beyond traditional web publishing.Shachar's passion for content extends beyond ad tech into personal interests.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Shachar Orren and Xco02:09 Shachar's Journey from Journalism to Ad Tech04:40 The Evolution of Video Consumption and Technology09:17 Key Milestones and Differentiation in Xco's Strategy11:26 Bridging the Gap Between Demand and Supply Sides15:44 The Role of AI in EX.CO's Future20:25 Challenges and Growth as a Co-Founder23:00 Future Trends and Opportunities in Video24:45 Passions Beyond Ad Tech: Karaoke and Content

Ela viveu uma vida sedentária até o final de 2015, quando, a convite de um primo, começou a pedalar. O que era para ser apenas um incentivo para uma melhor qualidade de vida, logo se transformou em algo muito maior. No ano seguinte, participou de sua primeira prova e, a partir desse momento, descobriu sua paixão pela adrenalina das competições. Em 2017, estreou na Brasil Ride, onde pode testar os seus limites físicos e mentais. Nesse mesmo ano, conheceu seu treinador, que a ajudou a subir de nível. Na prova Pata de Onça, 250km em duas etapas, ela comprovou sua capacidade de suportar longas distâncias. Contudo, as provas por etapas, especialmente em duplas mistas, tornaram-se sua paixão, e ela passou a se destacar nessa modalidade. Entre suas principais conquistas estão o bicampeonato na dupla mista da Brasil Ride Botucatu (2019 e 2021), o título de campeã do Iron Biker em 2019, e o vice-campeonato na Brasil Ride Espinhaço em 2022. Em 2023, buscando novos desafios, ela decidiu focar no Cross Country Olímpico (XCO) e, ao disputar seu primeiro Campeonato Mundial, alcançou a quinta colocação, o que a motivou ainda mais a se dedicar à modalidade. Nesse mesmo ano, ela conquistou o título de Campeã Pan-Americana de XCO Master e o bronze nos Campeonatos Brasileiros de XCO e XCM. Em 2024, ela realizou seu maior sonho ao sagrar-se Campeã Mundial Master de XCO, consolidando-se como uma das principais ciclistas do Brasil. Além disso, venceu a dura prova Sertão Diamante, repetiu o bronze nos Campeonatos Brasileiros de XCO e XCM, e conquistou o bronze no Pan-Americano. Ela se encontrou no mountain bike, dedicando-se intensamente a se superar, conquistar desafios e alcançar metas cada vez mais ousadas. Conosco aqui hoje, tenho o prazer de receber mountain biker campeã mundial master e bicampeã sul-mato-grossense: a campo-grandense Meire Lilian da Silva Alcântara. Inspire-se! SIGA e COMPARTILHE o Endörfina através do seu app preferido de podcasts. Contribua também com este projeto através do Apoia.se. Um oferecimento de @BOVEN_ENERGIA. Quando a paixão pelo esporte encontra a energia transformadora, nascem histórias inspiradoras e uma nova etapa do seu negócio está para começar! Sabia que no Mercado Livre de Energia, você está livre das Bandeiras Tarifárias e pode economizar até 40% na conta de energia? É uma alternativa inteligente para empresas que procuram eficiência energética, economia e compromisso com a sustentabilidade, contribuindo com a redução de emissões de carbono em nosso planeta. Com a Boven, você migra com segurança e tranquilidade, aproveitando todas as vantagens desse modelo. Descubra quanto o seu negócio pode economizar com o gerenciamento da Boven. De energia, a Boven entende! boven.com.br Inovação, Tecnologia e Design. Você já conhece a completamente nova SCOTT Scale? O mítico modelo, que é referência em termos de mountain bikes de Cross Country, está de quadro novo, cheio de novidades tecnológicas e, claro, com todo aquele DNA vitorioso que só marca suíça tem. Visite a revenda autorizada SCOTT mais perto de você e escolha a hardtail mais avançada do mercado para te acompanhar nas suas trilhas favoritas e pódios mundo afora. Siga @scott_bike_brasil.  

Just a few days after returning home from Paris, Savilia Blunk sits down with Payson to talk about her experience competing in the XCO race at the Olympics. After years of targeted preparation, she had a lot riding on the race. In the end, she was disappointed with how it all went down. In this conversation, she tells Payson about the things she sacrificed to make it to the start line in Paris and whether, in hindsight, she thinks it was all worth it. She also gives her verdict on the course, talks about the athlete's village (including those viral cardboard beds), and gets candid about how it felt watching US teammate Haley Batten win silver. Later, her partner, Cole Paton, jumps on the mic to talk about what it's been like to watch Savilia chase the Olympic dream and how they've navigated their respective cycling careers (and relationship) from different countries. Instagram: @theadventurestacheYouTube: Payson McElveen

Swiss MTB star, and fifth-place finisher at the 2022 World Championships, Marcel Guerrini offers unique insight into the races and the course ahead of the XCO mountain biking events at the Olympic Games. Guerrini suggests the men's race is more open than most think, that there is one athlete most likely to win the women's race and why tyre choice may make all the difference. The women's XCO event takes place on Sunday, July 28 and the men's on Monday, July 29. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

¿Todavía no encuentras tu pasión de vida? En este episodio te explicamos cómo hacerlo.No olvides enviarme tus preguntas o comentarios. Recuerda que también puedes pedir una consulta filosófica, escríbeme: hola@araliavaldes.com.mxNUEVA COMUNIDAD PRIVADA DE TELEGRAM: https://t.me/FilosofiaAplicada_botO puedes donar directamente en www.araliavaldes.comO suscríbete a mi Patreon, para obtener contenido exclusivo: www.patreon.com/araliavaldesO dona a través de PayPal https://paypal.me/araliavaldes?country.x=MX&locale.x=es_XCO puedes suscribirte a mi canal de Telegram https://t.me/consultafilosoficaDale like y comparte. Muchas gracias.

In this month's episode of Reviewing the News on our Bikes & Big Ideas Podcast, Mike Ferrentino and Simon Stewart debate the polarizing topic of bikes in Wilderness areas. There's plenty of bike racing to talk about — including the biggest one in the world, the Tour de France. And they're excited to talk about Red Bull Rampage including a women's category, Simon winds Mike up about a new tire valve standard, plus a whole lot more.RELATED LINKS:BLISTER+ MembershipBLISTER+ Real World TestimonialsBlister LabsThis Week's Gear GiveawayBlister Mountain Bike Buyer's GuideTOPICS & TIMES:Simon's recent crash (0:53)Bikes in wilderness areas (7:30)Women's competition at RedBull Rampage (18:41)World Cup DH racing in June recap (22:15)Nino Schurter wins his 36th XCO (29:18)Tour de France (30:32)The great bike valve debate (42:10)OUR OTHER PODCASTSBlister CinematicCRAFTEDGEAR:30Blister PodcastOff The Couch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

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