If you saw the time trial that opened up the third week of racing at the 2023 Tour de France, we'll forgive you for having a healthy dose of skepticism. But let's not forget to enjoy the spectacle: Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar are going to slug this one out until Paris, and we all get front row seats.Neal Rogers (former VeloNews editor in chief) and Andrew Hood (Velo European Editor) catch up with host Dan Cavallari to analyze Vingegaard's astonishing time trial and what that means for the third week of the Tour de France.In the second half of the show, Rogers and Hood give their takes on the Americans at the Tour. Does the future hold GC success for Sepp Kuss? Will Matteo Jorgenson reach super domestique status in 2024? How likely is Neilson Powless to be wearing polka dots in Paris?Hoody and Neal break it all down in this episode of the Slow Guy on the Fast Ride podcast. Be sure to check out our other podcasts, videos, and live streams, and subscribe wherever you get our stories. Dawn Patrol MTBThe Practical StillMental HealthleteTheme music: "This Year" by Angela Sheik

Spencer Powlison exists at a powerhouse crossroads in the cycling industry.  He was the news director at VeloNews Magazine; an editor for The Pros' Closet; a cyclocross racer, gravel racer, and now motorcycle guru.But this new venture for Powlison, Direct-Current.bike, takes him off his usual beaten path. While Powlison can claim victories on a wide variety of surfaces and bicycle styles, eMTB wasn't much on his radar until recently.In his pursuit to learn something new and dive headlong into the nuts and bolts of it all, Powlison became an eMTB enthusiast. That led him to do what he does best: write about his experiences. Spencer Powlison joins host Dan Cavallari on the Slow Guy on the Fast Ride podcast to talk about his new media title, Direct-Current.bike. Powlison gives us the lo-down on what he intends to do differently with his eMTB reviews. On top of that, Powlison gives his take on some of the hot topics surrounding eMTB. Be sure to check out our other podcasts, videos, and live streams, and subscribe wherever you get our stories. Dawn Patrol MTBThe Practical StillMental HealthleteTheme music: "This Year" by Angela Sheik

The Tour de France starts in just a few days. Veteran journalists Andrew Hood and Neal Rogers join host Dan Cavallari on the Slow Guy on the Fast Ride podcast to reveal the big storylines of the Tour de France 2023. Who are the true GC contenders? What about the green jersey? Can Mark Cavendish beat Eddy Merckx's record this year? 'Hoody' and Neal give their dark horse picks for the podium in Paris. Can Jai Hindley play with the GC big boys? Is David Gaudu going to taste glory? Hoody and Neal have watched enough racing between them to give us a good sense of what's in play, and who's ready to take on history. Be sure to check out our other podcasts, videos, and live streams, and subscribe wherever you get our stories. Dawn Patrol MTBThe Practical StillMental HealthleteTheme music: "This Year" by Angela Sheik

Mark did it! He went to Kansas and raced Unbound Gravel!Well, sort of.Like so many other unfortunate participants, Mark got time-cut after a 4-mile slog through an unrideable mud pit. But he had a great time anyway, and learned a lot about himself, and gravel-riding.Mark joins host Dan Cavallari on the Slow Guy on the Fast Ride podcast to recap his Unbound Gravel experience and clue us in on what's next on the Rebuild Mark agenda. #rebuildmark @unboundgravel #unboundgravel Gear provided to me by brand partners:Alchemy Ronin Carbon Gravel w/SRAM Force XPLR  @AlchemyBikesUSA https://alchemybikes.com/products/ronin-carbon-gravel-bikeEndura GR500 Reiver Jersey and Bibshorts  @EnduraOfficial https://us.endurasport.com/rider/gravel-bike.listGore Shakedry 1985 rain jacket  @GORETEXBrand https://www.gore-tex.com/technology/original-gore-tex-products/shakedryFeedback Sports tools and work stands  @FeedbackSportsOfficial https://www.feedbacksports.comElite DIRETO XR-T trainer  @elitecycling https://www.elite-it.com/en/products/home-trainers/interactive-trainers/direto-xr-tLimar Horus Sunglasses - they aren't available yet and I couldn't find any details so just watch https://us.limar.com for more info.  @limarhelmets1954 Gear I paid for and/or stole from Dan's garage:Revelate Mag Tank top tube bag  @revelatedesigns7380 https://www.revelatedesigns.com/index.cfm/store.catalog/cockpit/MagTankBoltOnCamelBak Chase hydration pack  @camelbak https://www.camelbak.com/recreation/shop/packs/bike/chase-bike-vest-50-oz/CB-2414.htmlPearl Izumi Gravel Shoes  @pearlizumi https://www.pearlizumi.com/collections/mens-gravel/products/expedition-pro-shoes-15192304Shimano XTR pedals  @RideShimano https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/product/component/xtr-m9100/PD-M9100.html - mine are 18 years or so old but they look about the sameFizik Terra Argo X1 saddle 150mm @fizikhttps://www.fizik.com/eu_en/terra-argo-x1.htmlFizik Terra Argo X3 saddle 160mm - proved to be too wide for me but I bought and tried ithttps://www.fizik.com/eu_en/terra-argo-x3.htmlSkratch Labs Hydration, Superfuel, and bars  @SkratchLabs https://www.skratchlabs.comHoney Stinger waffles  @HoneyStingerBuzz https://honeystinger.comTeravail Cannonball Durable Black Sidewalls 700x42 tires  @teravail4366 https://www.teravail.com/product/teravail-cannonball-tire-394759-1.htmOrange Seal sealant Be sure to check out our other podcasts, videos, and live streams, and subscribe wherever you get our stories. Dawn Patrol MTBThe Practical StillMental HealthleteTheme music: "This Year" by Angela Sheik

Kristen Legan of Rambleur Adventure Coaching joins Mark Still to talk about his Rebuild Mark project and event prep for Unbound Gravel 200, the differences between Colorado riding and Kansas gravel, how to mentally approach such a demanding event, and much more. She's done this all before so her insights are incredibly helpful and encouraging. Learn more about Kristen and Rambleur Adventure Coaching at http://rambleur.com/ and follow her on Instagram @kplegan and @rambleurcoaching.Bio:Kristen Legan brings extensive coaching experience in endurance sports and has worked with athletes of all athletic backgrounds and experiences. She’s a multi-time UNBOUND podium finisher, has gone sub-8 hours at Leadville 100 MTB, and has countless other noteworthy finishes to her name. She has helped first-time racers, experienced veterans, and professional athletes achieve their goals while keeping training and racing fun and meaningful.Be sure to check out our other podcasts, videos, and live streams, and subscribe wherever you get our stories. Dawn Patrol MTBThe Practical StillMental HealthleteTheme music: "This Year" by Angela Sheik

How do you rebuild your fitness after years off the bike? My friend Mark Still has an idea and it isn't subtle.He's fallen away from riding bikes in recent years and suffered the consequences in more ways than one. From extra weight to other health issues, not to mention the mental health ramifications of leaving bikes out of his life, the consequences of continuing on his current path are too dire. He has decided to rebuild himself and reignite his love of bikes. How will he do it? Enter Unbound Gravel 200. Rebuild Mark is a project that aims to get Mark back out riding by putting the biggest, gnarliest gravel event in the United States on his calendar with an impossibly short time horizon to be ready. It's a put up or shut up sort of ultimatum.And if you're in a similar position, well, this might be a good time for you to Rebuild [INSERT YOUR NAME HERE]. Let us know if you're on this journey too, and we can hold each other accountable. See you in Kansas!Be sure to check out our other podcasts, videos, and live streams, and subscribe wherever you get our stories. Dawn Patrol MTBThe Practical StillMental HealthleteTheme music: "This Year" by Angela Sheik

Gary Fisher has cemented his name in the annals of bicycle history already as the father of the mountain bike. Now, the dapper general of all things dirt has turned his attention to a new opportunity for revolution.As the e-bike world has expanded over the last several years, the physical products have ranged anywhere from meticulous but pricey to absolutely cheap and dicey. Gary Fisher's new company, Morelle, aims to change that spectrum entirely.Fisher joins host Dan Cavallari on the Slow Guy on the Fast Ride podcast to give a few hints as to what Morelle bikes might offer consumers — the bottom line is that Gary Fisher intends to pick up where so many other companies have failed on battery efficiency, design, and price. While Morelle isn't ready for primetime yet, Fisher walks us through some of the unique features we can expect to see on the bikes when they do launch. And in true Fisher fashion, the story threads through years of mountain bike design, riding with members of the Grateful Dead, and trippy light shows. Be sure to check out our other podcasts, videos, and live streams, and subscribe wherever you get our stories. Dawn Patrol MTBThe Practical StillMental HealthleteTheme music: "This Year" by Angela Sheik

Newly-minted Gravel Hall-of-Famer Yuri Hauswald is a staple of the gravel scene. Go to just about any gravel event in the US and you're likely to spot Yuri, either toeing the starting line, repping Gu Energy, or just hanging out to meet people and help out where he can.Hauswald is a former winner of Unbound Gravel, but his racing days are largely behind him. Now, Hauswald is committed to enjoying the gravel community and helping to grow it in meaningful ways.Yuri Hauswald joins host Dan Cavallari on the Slow Guy on the Fast Ride podcast to talk about what it means to become a Gravel Hall of Famer, what the gravel community offers to new and old riders alike, and why it's vital to ensure gravel's growth focuses on inclusion and dynamic evolution rather than simply racing. Be sure to check out our other podcasts, videos, and live streams, and subscribe wherever you get our stories. Dawn Patrol MTBThe Practical StillMental HealthleteTheme music: "This Year" by Angela Sheik

David Hale Sylvester, more affectionately known as Big Dave for very obvious reasons, has used his bicycle to challenge himself, much like the rest of us. But more than that, Big Dave saw it as a tool to reach people he would otherwise never meet. When the bike took him to those places, Big Dave wanted to make sure he had a plan for the moment.As it turned out, the simplest plan has proven to be the most effective. Big Dave has spent two decades traversing the globe via bicycle, car, train, plane, boat, all to simply hug people. He knows how corny that sounds, too. It's hard to reconcile the massive personal trainer with a penchant for curse words leaving his home in Philadelphia just to go hug people. But there's no ulterior motive here; Big Dave deals in hug currency, and he's the richest man on the planet.SPECIAL THANKS TO HUNT BIKE WHEELS FOR SUPPORTING THIS EPISODE OF THE SLOW GUY ON THE FAST RIDE PODCAST! CHECK OUT HUNT WHEELS HERE. Big Dave joins host Dan Cavallari on the Slow Guy on the Fast Ride podcast for reasons only tangentially related to the bicycle. This episode is part eulogy, part comedy, and part adventure log. But more importantly, Big Dave, the author of "One Hug at a Time," gives us the truest sense of what human connection can, and should, be — simply by embracing the world, even the ugly parts, even the scariest parts. Check out Big Dave's book here.Be sure to check out our other podcasts, videos, and live streams, and subscribe wherever you get our stories. Dawn Patrol MTBThe Practical StillMental HealthleteTheme music: "This Year" by Angela Sheik

Adam Miller is already a 'serial entrepreneur' very early in his life and career. He founded Borealis Bikes, a high-end carbon fat bike brand based in Colorado Springs.  Then after selling that company, he went on to start Why Cycles, a premium titanium bicycle brand. Not content with two successful companies, Miller started a third, and it's undoubtedly his biggest success yet: Revel Bikes. Oof. Try to keep up, right? With the wildly successful Revel upstart taking over the mountain bike world, Miller finally found it tough to balance two separate companies. So as of March 1, Why Cycles — the premium titanium bike company — and Revel Bikes are all under one house: Revel Bikes. Miller joins host Dan Cavallari on the Slow Guy on the Fast Ride podcast to lend us some insight into starting and maintaining multiple successful businesses when so many of the company's peers are struggling in post-COVID realities. On top of that, Miller gives us a taste of what's in store for Revel, including a new production facility in Taiwan that should make the design and manufacture of Revel Bikes even more streamlined. Be sure to check out our other podcasts, videos, and live streams, and subscribe wherever you get our stories. Dawn Patrol MTBThe Practical StillMental HealthleteTheme music: "This Year" by Angela Sheik

Marley Blonsky made a massive life change last year. She moved from Seattle to one of the new bike Meccas, Bentonville, Arkansas. A built-in bike community in an up-and-coming location making waves throughout the bike world seemed like the right fit.Once she arrived, Blonsky wasn’t content to simply start living the bike bum lifestyle (which, frankly, I would have!). Instead, she got to work leaving her mark once again on the bike industry. Her new podcast, All Bodies on Bikes, pairs Marley with her co-host Maggie to explore all-body-inclusion and how it affects the industry at large. From the All Bodies on Bikes podcast page: “We will explore themes such as party pace and why Marley hates it, the limitations of equipment, finding clothing and cycling tools, group ride dynamics as a larger-bodied person, the impact that ‘All Bodies On Bikes’ has had and can have on the cycling industry as a whole.”She’s also working on creating her own clothing company to accommodate big bodies. It’s a sore spot for most riders who don’t fit the skinny-cyclist mold, and Blonsky intends to do something about it.Marley Blonsky joins host Dan Cavallari to give an update on her move to a new part of the country, her work in and out of the industry, and what the future holds for her big projects. Be sure to check out our other podcasts, videos, and live streams, and subscribe wherever you get our stories. Dawn Patrol MTBThe Practical StillMental HealthleteTheme music: "This Year" by Angela Sheik

There's no way to say it: The state of cycling media has been downright ugly in the last couple of years. Caley Fretz would know, too. He was, until very recently, the Editor in Chief of CyclingTips.com, and before that, he was a longtime editor and reporter at VeloNews Magazine. Now both of those titles barely exist, and Fretz, along with most of the rest of the CyclingTips crew, has moved on from the title. In Fretz's case, he was laid off. For some of the other staff, their departures were based on principle, as a response to the gutting of the editorial staffs at CyclingTips and sister titles.So Fretz has a unique take on all of this media pillaging. But more than that, Fretz and former CyclingTips owner/founder Wade Wallace have embarked on their own venture. The cycling media space isn't dead; it's evolving. And Fretz, along with Wallace, intend to take steps to ensuring media not only survives, but also evolves. It's the only way forward. Fretz and Wallace know it's a big risk. They also know it's a necessary path. Caley Fretz joins host Dan Cavallari on the Slow Guy on the Fast Ride podcast to talk about what cycling fans can expect from the media in 2023 and beyond. While it's an intimidating time to be a journalist, Fretz believes there's much to be excited about. The possibilities for new media models are just beginning to come to light. Be sure to check out our other podcasts, videos, and live streams, and subscribe wherever you get our stories. Dawn Patrol MTBThe Practical StillMental HealthleteTheme music: "This Year" by Angela Sheik

Kitsbow CEO David Billstrom knows his products offer some of the highest quality on the market. That's a blessing for sure, but it also means there's tons of gear out there that's got a lot of life left in it. What a shame it would be for those pieces to end up in a landfill.That's partly why Kitsbow recently launched its Experienced Apparel store. Anyone who owns Kitsbow clothing they no longer wear can list it on the Kitsbow Experienced Apparel store, and the rest of us bargain hunters can buy used pieces with plenty of life left in them.It's part of a larger ethos that Billstrom and the rest of the Kitsbow team has been building over the last several years. It's a response to consumer desire for environmental responsibility, not to mention ever-rising costs across all industries. Billstrom catches us up on Kitsbow's employee ownership structure that launched last year too. It's been a learning experience, but it's starting to show dividends. Be sure to check out our other podcasts, videos, and live streams, and subscribe wherever you get our stories. Dawn Patrol MTBThe Practical StillMental HealthleteTheme music: "This Year" by Angela Sheik

If Ben Delaney's name doesn't ring a bell, chances are you know him anyway: he's been producing some of the best gear and tech coverage in the bike industry for decades. Formerly the editor in chief at VeloNews Magazine, and editor at BikeRadar, Ben has since branched off to create his own YouTube channel, "The Ride with Ben Delaney." Same excellent coverage, new format. Delaney joins host Dan Cavallari in the Slow Guy on the Fast Ride world headquarters (sometimes known as Dan's kitchen) to have a sip or two of coffee...and inform Dan that he was right... about what? Check out the episode to find out!Delaney also gives us an update on what it's like to go independent in today's media environment. Often riding solo and armed only with a GoPro, Delaney has simultaneously won races and created content for his YouTube channel — an impressive feat and a template for up-and-coming journos to follow.Be sure to check out Ben Delaney's YouTube channel and give it a follow. Be sure to check out our other podcasts, videos, and live streams, and subscribe wherever you get our stories. Dawn Patrol MTBThe Practical StillMental HealthleteTheme music: "This Year" by Angela Sheik

Ned Boulting has watched a lot of bicycle racing. He has to, after all, since he's the voice of the Tour de France, among other races, for ITV4 on British television. It stands to reason, then, that Boulting should have lots to say about the stories, results, polemics, and minutiae that defined the past year of racing. That is perhaps why he found himself as the editor of The Road Book, cycling's comprehensive almanac.Boulting joins host Dan Cavallari on the Slow Guy on the Fast Ride podcast to give perspective on why the Road Book offers a unique historical perspective for the casual fan, data enthusiast, and even the journalism crowd. Boulting also gives his impression as to why it took this long for cycling to get its own yearly almanac — and who precipitated the drive to provide almanacs for years past, before the Road Book's inaugural release in 2018. (Hint: he's won a bunch of Tours de France and his name rhymes with, um, Chris Froome.)Be sure to check out our other podcasts, videos, and live streams, and subscribe wherever you get our stories. Dawn Patrol MTBThe Practical StillMental HealthleteTheme music: "This Year" by Angela Sheik

For many years during my tenure as technical editor at VeloNews Magazine, I always knew where to go for answers. My managing editor Chris Case's desk was only a few feet away after all. Case was a wealth of knowledge then. His new venture, Alter Exploration, seeks to exploit Case's thirst for the why, the how, and most importantly, the where.Alter Exploration is a natural extension of Case's core talents and passions. Yes, he'll take you where you want to go. But perhaps there's something just over that rise; perhaps instead of that direction, we'll go in this direction. Case's mission for Alter Exploration isn't simply to get you to far-flung destinations. It is, instead, to explore the many perhaps moments there are on offer in each location.The ultimate goal of each Alter Exploration excursion is to adventure. Big days on the bike, pushing the rider's limits, but also expanding the rider's mind and soul. Case has researched each location carefully and has ridden extensively in each one. He's the kind of guy that gets excited about travel logistics. He just wants to peek around the corner to find a good place to eat. Maybe there's a waterfall we should all see down this path...Case joins host Dan Cavallari on the Slow Guy on the Fast Ride podcast to talk about his evolution from scientist to writer and editor, to adventurer. Alter Exploration was borne from that journey, and in a sense is a natural extension of the many skills and experiences Case picked up along the way.Be sure to check out all the other Slow Guy on the Fast Ride podcast episodes, and subscribe so you don't miss any of the excellent upcoming episodes.You can learn more about Chris Case and Alter Exploration at Alter's website, and by following on Instagram.Be sure to check out our other podcasts, videos, and live streams, and subscribe wherever you get our stories. Dawn Patrol MTBThe Practical StillMental HealthleteTheme music: "This Year" by Angela Sheik

The Alchemy Bicycles experience center in Golden, Colorado houses all the trappings of a much bigger bicycle manufacturer. There’s the CNC machine, welding stations, a carbon-cutting room, and a dedicated paint room. Alchemy can, and does, build just about everything in-house. But what’s more noticeable about the experience center is just how quiet it can be.That’s by design. While the manufacturing facility sits behind a big, glass garage door, largely blocking sound from the building side, the showroom feels relaxing. Bikes gleam in the sunshine streaming through the big windows. The coffee bar stands at the ready to offer any visitors a cup, whether you’re there to buy a bike or just to hang out.It’s all part of a larger process, planned to give Alchemy a unique approach to bicycle building and purchase. And it’s something Alchemy’s founder, Ryan Cannizzaro, has had built into his business plan from the start.Be sure to check out our other podcasts, videos, and live streams, and subscribe wherever you get our stories. Dawn Patrol MTBThe Practical StillMental HealthleteTheme music: "This Year" by Angela Sheik

As a small business owner, I'm always fascinated to hear from other folks making the push to start a business. Rob Einaudi is doing just that with Bikelist.com, a new marketplace for used bikes.The idea, he says, is akin to the music equipment buying site, Reverb.com. It offers an experience tailored to cyclists, unlike the behemoth that is eBay. Einaudi's undertaking comes at an opportune time, as the cycling world experiences growth due in part to the pandemic and in part due to the desire for non-motorized transportation options.Rob Einaudi joins host Dan Cavallari on this episode of the Slow Guy on the Fast Ride podcast to talk about the ups and downs of starting a business in general — and more specifically, in a niche industry like that of bicycles. Be sure to check out our other podcasts, videos, and live streams, and subscribe wherever you get our stories. Dawn Patrol MTBThe Practical StillMental HealthleteTheme music: "This Year" by Angela Sheik

Sadhbh O'Shea has covered the Tour de France as a journalist before. But never like this. The historic Tour de France Femmes this past summer gave O'Shea a front-row seat to the overwhelming success of the women's race around France. And like the riders on course, O'Shea and her fellow women journalists made history too by pumping out an intimidating amount of high-quality reporting and storytelling.In this episode of the Slow Guy on the Fast Ride podcast, O'Shea, who now writes for VeloNews Magazine, recounts the ups and downs of the Tour de France Femmes. She also gives us a sense of what it's like to cover not one, but two Grand Tours in the middle of July in France. From press rooms to mountain top finishes, O'Shea was there to take it all in and lend her perspective to us. Of course, COVID still isn't done with us. And O'Shea had a bout of it herself in between the men's Tour de France and the Tour de France Femmes. O'Shea tells us how COVID affected this year's race, not only for the riders, but also for the journalists covering the events. Be sure to check out our other podcasts, videos, and live streams, and subscribe wherever you get our stories. Dawn Patrol MTBThe Practical StillMental HealthleteTheme music: "This Year" by Angela Sheik

If you've been listening to cycling podcasts long enough, it's just about guaranteed you've come across the Outspoken Cyclist Podcast. Diane Jenks's podcast is one of the longest running cycling podcasts out there, not to mention one of the most popular.Jenks's radio background makes her especially adept at creating compelling shows. But more than that, it's Jenks's history as a bike shop employee, shop owner, and longtime cyclist that gives her unparalleled insight into the weird workings of our quirky sport. Diane Jenks joins host Dan Cavallari on the Slow Guy on the Fast Ride Podcast to explore her history in the cycling landscape and what led her to the Outspoken Cyclist Podcast in the first place. Be sure to check out our other great episodes, and more cycling stories at Slowguyonthefastride.com.And follow us on social media:@slowguyonthefastride on instagram@slowguyfastride on twitterSlow Guy on the Fast Ride on YouTubeBe sure to check out our other podcasts, videos, and live streams, and subscribe wherever you get our stories. Dawn Patrol MTBThe Practical StillMental HealthleteTheme music: "This Year" by Angela Sheik