Slow Guy On The Fast Ride

Dan Cavallari

Conversations and Musings For the Back of the Pack. Slow Guy on the Fast Ride podcast offers you an inside look at the bicycle community, from WorldTour racers to journalists on the beat. We even occasionally stray from the two-wheeled world to chat with personalities from all walks of life. read less
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Rebuild Mark: Unbound Gravel 2023 Recap
Jun 13 2023
Rebuild Mark: Unbound Gravel 2023 Recap
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
Season 2, Episode 7: Big Dave Sylvester has a larger than life hug for you
Mar 23 2023
Season 2, Episode 7: Big Dave Sylvester has a larger than life hug for you
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
Season 2, Episode 5: Marley Blonsky keeps on creating
Feb 28 2023
Season 2, Episode 5: Marley Blonsky keeps on creating
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
Season 2, Episode 4: Caley Fretz on the future of cycling media
Feb 21 2023
Season 2, Episode 4: Caley Fretz on the future of cycling media
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
Episode 27: Chris Case launches Alter Exploration
Dec 12 2022
Episode 27: Chris Case launches Alter Exploration
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