Podcasts by Bike Race Weekly

EP. 72: Zwift World Championships, PTO Challenge Daytona from 2020-12-10T14:55:01

Big week in racing with the PTO Challenge Daytona Triathlon bringing in the biggest names from long and short course triathlon with a prize purse of over 1 million dollars! Zwift world champions...

EP. 71: Racing Nerves, Moving Categories, Zwift Strategy from 2020-12-07T18:01:11

Racing nerves, the Zwift Meta, Zwift Race Analysis, Zwift Racing vs training, can you only race and not train?

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EP. 70: Balancing Zwift Racing and Training from 2020-11-20T12:22:46

Zwift Racing, balancing base training and e-racing, USAC has increased license pricing.

EP. 69: The Ultimate Diet! But Maybe Not? from 2020-11-13T03:03:43

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EP. 68: Zwifters are Hard Core Gamers from 2020-11-03T02:44:47

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EP. 67: Project Echelon Racing League from 2020-10-29T20:50:23

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EP. 66: What New Bikes Will We Get? from 2020-10-15T01:31:46

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EP. 65: Bike Packing Trip Turns Disastrous! from 2020-10-02T02:15:18

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EP. 64: Zwift Racing, Bike Packing, and the Tour de France from 2020-09-25T21:47

EP. 64: Zwift Racing, Bike Packing, and the Tour de France

EP. 63: Easing and Restarting Training for 2021 from 2020-07-30T19:32:30

Now is the time to accept that any chance of racing in 2020 is all but lost. We dive into how to dial back the training, refocus on recovery, find new ways to stay motivated and look to come bac...

EP. 62: Finding New and Exciting Racing from 2020-07-14T01:58:29

We talk all about how we've adapted to new types of training and enjoyment doing new types of racing.

EP. 61: BMX Racing, Dirt Jumping and Crashing from 2020-06-25T02:25:26

Triathlon training, BMX racing, Mounting biking, and coming back after a crash.

EP. 60: New Crit Formats, BMX racing, Half Ironman Goals from 2020-06-11T11:26:32

This week we discuss how to improve Crit racing for both racers and spectators, upcoming BMX racing and how Ryan has been doing with his new Half Ironman training and goals for his first Half Ir...

EP. 59: Everything is Cancelled! from 2020-06-03T11:20:16

As we continue to hear about cancelled races we discuss how we're handling the rest of the 2020 season and what we do without any racing. 

EP. 58: Handling Training in Quarantine from 2020-04-03T00:53:38

We discuss how we’re training while in quarantine and how to shift season expectations and goal setting.

EP. 57: USA Crits from 2020-03-11T02:09:22

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EP 56 Beers, Bikes and Crit Racing from 2020-03-05T01:14:34

Beer recommendations, crit racing vs. road racing body types, updated FTP's and who to look out for in the upcoming USA Crit Calendar. All that and more on this weeks episode of Bike Race Weekly...

EP. 55: We Make Fun of Cyclists from 2020-02-22T15:00:15

With the launch of E-Mountain Bike Racing we ponder why are cyclists so mad about changes? So in this episode we make fun of ourselves and our community over the ridiculous stuff that cyclists h...

EP. 54: From Competitive Climbing to Cycling from 2020-02-13T02:44:41

This week we have friend of the podcast, Pete, a previously competitive climber join us along with previous guest Anna. Pete was a competitive rock climber turned gravel enthusiast. Big news fro...

EP 53: Podcast Got an Upgrade!!! from 2020-02-12T03:31:36

We are excited to announce that we have gone video! We are now uploading our podcast to watch on YouTube at Bike Racing Weekly Podcasts. We've also added a new segment to the show called Beer of...

Episode 52: Back at it Again!!! from 2020-01-30T02:10:34

We are back with a new season of Bike Race Weekly. Right out of the gun we hit with hot tips on racing and 200 IQ race moves. Sit back, relax, or maybe pedal a bike!

EP. 51: Off Season Goals and Plans from 2019-12-06T12:18:01

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EP. 50: Better Results in Racing, HOT NEWS!!!, Current State of U.S. Cycling from 2019-11-01T00:55:32

We had another race last weekend with much better results for both of us. We dive into how the race went, what we did well, what didn't go well and we dive into our race strategy. We have some h...

EP. 49: Waterloo CX, Sun Prairie CX, Running Shoes, Heart Rate Variability from 2019-10-23T01:07:54

Lots of racing going on in the Madison area with the Trek Waterloo CX race this past weekend and the Sun Prairie CX race this up coming weekend. Ryan also got some sick new running shoes so we talk...

EP. 48: Cyclocross Racing, Off Season Training, USA Cycling License Increases from 2019-10-16T02:12:29

First cyclocross race is in the books and our next race is approaching this weekend at the Trek Factory in Waterloo, WI. We talk about what we learned from our first race and what we expect from...

EP. 47: Cyclocross Racing from 2019-10-08T02:07:45

We start cyclocross racing this week and continue racing for 4 weeks in a row. We discuss how our training changes over the next few weeks now that we are in full race mode. We then get into wha...

EP. 46: Mountain Bike Camp Trips from 2019-09-24T01:26:01

We've been doing some mountain bike trips and dive into how to make bike camping trips successful. With one camping veteran and a first timer, Rick learned alot about the art of survival while Ryan...

EP. 45: Is Cyclocross the Key to Success??? from 2019-08-31T01:32:25

Cyclocross training is in full effect for us. We attended the Neff Cycle Service Cross practice on the East side of Madison this week. Check out their Facebook page if you would like to attend a...

EP. 44: Race The Lake from 2019-08-21T11:17:01

Again we'll be doing Race the Lake this year and even convinced Rick to join in. We talk all about Grand Fondo and Gravel Ride culture and how best to go at these races depending on if you want ...

EP. 43: What Makes a Good Cyclocross Race? from 2019-08-08T01:24:37

Cyclocross season is upon us so we talk abut what we like in a cyclocross race and some of our favorite races in the Wisconsin area. We also get into the differences between a road bike fit and ...

EP. 42: Intelligentsia Cup, We're Racing Cyclocross, and Beginner Bike Tips from 2019-07-31T02:02:05

Rick gets back from a weekend at Intelligentsia cup, Ryan and Rick decide they are all in on Cyclocross and discuss their upcoming race schedule and then Anna drops in to discuss some beginner b...

EP. 41: State Champs, Steals and Deals, Tour Update from 2019-07-18T01:55:38

Last weekend was the Wisconsin state road and criterium championships which was an outstanding race weekend put on by the Brazen Dropouts team. We talk all about our experience and how the races un...

EP. 40: Criterium State Champs, Gear talk and the Tour de France from 2019-07-10T02:47:40

The Wisconsin State Criterium Championships are coming up and we're pretty psyched about it! Rick picked up a new silent trainer so we talk all about making a silent indoor training setup if you ha...

EP. 39: The Tour of Americas Dairyland! from 2019-07-03T02:01:37

Another year at the Tour of Americas Dairyland has come and gone but it was as great as ever. Rick and I were on two very different sides of the fence this time where Rick worked with the crew all ...

EP. 38: Race Season is Finally Here!!! from 2019-06-11T02:16:20

This week we dive into our first races of the year and discuss what went right and what went wrong. We then jump into how goals change through the season and how goals aren't always as far away as ...

EP. 37: Mid Season Sprint Training from 2019-05-22T02:05:18

We discuss how to train through racing and coming up to big races. It's not all about gaining fitness but sharpening the peak of your fitness. Training sprints, technical skills and group skills ar...

EP 36: Managing Burnout, Giro D'Italia, Tour of California from 2019-05-15T02:06:46

This week we talk all about burnout, the signs of burnout and how to manage burnout. It's something we all experience and feel like we can get through but when it happens something needs to change....

EP. 34: IT"S RAINING!!! Do you still go? from 2019-04-26T01:48:44

This week we recap the Amstel Gold Race, Fleche Wallonne and give our predictions for Liege-Bastogne-Liege. Then we talk about when it's worth racing or riding in an invent if the weather isn't loo...

EP. 34: Paris Roubaix Recap, Mid Season Recap,1 Hour World Record from 2019-04-17T02:19:30

We talk all about the very exciting Paris Roubaix race. We are closing on the end of the classic season so we recap how the beginning of the season has going.We finish up with the newly beaten hour...

EP 33: Post Flanders, Pre Roubaix from 2019-04-10T01:39:54

Tour of Flanders ended up being as exciting as we hoped it would be and we discuss everything from the good, the bad and the unexpected. Paris-Roubaix is coming next weekend which many consider it ...

EP. 32: USA Crits - El Paso Criterium, Dwars Door Vlaanderen, Tour of Flanders from 2019-04-03T11:40:41

The first race in the USA Crits series was last weekend in El Paso, TX and we were pretty excited to give the full coverage of the race. There are two world tour classics this week, Dwars Door Vlaa...

EP. 31: The Midwest Race Scene, Gent-Wevelgem from 2019-03-29T02:49:43

The season is fast approaching so we though we would look at the upcoming year and talk all about the Midwest race scene past, present and future. We also give our predictions on the upcoming Gent-...

EP. 30: Managing Failure, Anna's New Bike, China Product Reviews from 2019-03-22T02:37:24

We all good training blocks, good races, and high points but we are focusing on the low points, how to manage the low points and how to move forward from those low points. Anna got her second new b...

EP. 29: Super Recovery Days, Omloop Het Nieuwsblad from 2019-02-28T03:14:04

What goes into the perfect recover day, how to manage your life while training, what's the best way to plan out your week and what to avoid when your trying to get your best weeks down. We also hav...

EP. 28: New Bikes, Red Hook Cancelled, Winter Activites from 2019-02-22T03:17:18

Returning special guest Anna joins us on the podcast today to talk about getting her second bike. We've had some good snow lately so we've been out and about doing various winter activities. The se...

EP. 27: New Trainers, Race Style, Supplement Updates, Sponsor Representation, Pros on Strava from 2019-02-01T02:24:41

This week on Bike Race Weekly, Rick just ordered his new indoor trainer, we talk socks, gloves, and sun glasses, an update on sports nutritional supplements, should sponsors be liable for their spo...

EP 27: Zwift Pro Racing, Tour Down Under, New Kits, and Carbon vs Non-Carbon Shoes from 2019-01-24T02:24:13

This week kicks off the first of 10 professional Zwift races featuring 10 pro continental men's teams and 7 women's teams. The Tour Down Under has concluded and like every year was close until the ...

EP. 26: All About Nutrition, Inside and Outside from 2019-01-17T01:58:20

We talk all about what we like to eat on our rides both inside and outside. We make recommendations for products that work well for us and substitutions for pricier products as well. At the end we ...

EP. 25: The Future of Bike Racing? from 2019-01-10T02:22:54

We are back in the studio! Rick's been skiing, we've joined a basketball league and we want try some new racing this year. The new year brings new opportunities and we discuss all that we have to ...

EP. 24: End of the Season, Growing Pains, and the Off Off Season from 2018-11-20T01:58:05

After a bit of a break we are calling this the start of season 2 of Bike Race Weekly and as of this episode we are celebrating our 1000th DOWNLOAD!!!  This week we are talking about our end of cycl...

EP. 23: Anna Joins in to Talk and Rant About 2019! from 2018-11-02T01:49:12

Anna returns to Bike Race Weekly to talk about our goals for the 2019. Between racing, fondos and 24 hour events, we are pretty excited for what 2019 brings. We also get into what grinds our gears ...

EP. 21: Tech Talk from 2018-10-16T01:23:38

We cover all things tech in this episode of Bike Race Weekly. Ever wonder what gear is the best bang for your buck, what fitness tracker to get or current styles when it comes to helmets, shoes, bi...

EP. 20: Winter Weather Riding from 2018-10-10T01:53:06

It's getting cold out and winter is coming. We talk all about how to prepare yourself for riding in the colder weather and how to stay motivated over the off season. The off season is also a great ...

EP. 19: Trek CXC, Pumpkin Cross, Women's World Tour and Road World Championships from 2018-09-28T02:24:41

We cover a whole list of hot topics this week on the podcast. Trek CXC World Cup was this weekend and we witnessed it first hand! The Women's World Tour has some big news, the Road World Championsh...

EP 18: Eamon Lucas Interview!!!! from 2018-09-20T00:33:02

Eamon Lucas is a pro bike racer for the Dutch based Delta Cycling Rotterdam Cycling Team. He previously raced for the Astellas Cycling team and the Crit Life Cycling Team. We talk about all things ...

EP 17: Interviews with the pros! - Getting through a long race season from 2018-09-15T22:35:43

This week we talk about how to stay motivated toward the end of racing season and what we plan to do in the off season. While at the Gateway Cup, we sat down with a few pros to find out how they st...

EP 16: Gateway Cup from 2018-09-07T01:40:44

We talk all about our trip to St. Louis for the Gateway Cup! 4 days of hard racing, beer and good times! On top of that, Ryan and Rick got new bikes!!!!! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bike_...

EP. 15: Tips for Bike Trips from 2018-08-28T00:28:35

We are going on a trip!!! We leave for the Gateway Cup in St. Louis this week which made us think, what's the best way to take a trip with your bike? Make sure to go follow our Instagram Bike_Raci...

EP 14: DANGER!!! Spicy Questions and Zwift from 2018-08-24T01:26:24

To make up for the deleted podcast, we got right back in the studio and brought out another one. For our mistake we try some insanely hot, hot sauce while answering basic cycling questions. Part 2 ...

EP. 13: Omniums and Sprinting Tips From the Pros from 2018-08-16T01:03:53

We talk to the pros at the intelligentsia cup who know a thing or two about how to really sprint when it gets fast and furious. On top of that, Bike Race Weekly got some results at the races this w...

EP. 12: Let's Talk Crossfit from 2018-08-09T11:39:18

Can bike racing learn a thing or two from the fast growing sport of crossfit? We talk that and more this week on Bike Race Weekly! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bike_racing_weekly/?hl=en

EP 11: We Talk To The Pros from 2018-08-06T01:40:28

Our host Rick was at the Intelligentsia cup for 10 days and we get some insiders from Colin Strickland, Rahsaan Bahati, and many more pro racers!

EP. 10: Cycling Basics from 2018-07-18T11:17:35

We talk the basics of cycling, how to get into cycling on a budget and what changes could be made to the professional criterium scene to be more appealing to the masses. We also catch up on what we...

EP. 9: Giro D'Grafton LIVE!!! from 2018-06-25T17:08:53

We are at in Grafton, WI doing a live podcast during the pro race at Stage 3 of the Tour of Americas Dairyland. After the race is over we catch up with local Junior Cat 2 rider who is racing with t...

EP. 8: Off The Cuff from 2018-06-19T02:36:40

This week on bike race weekly we go off the cuff and just discuss a few topics we had on our mind from really hard racing, riding in the heat, watches or computers and the upcoming races at the Tou...

EP. 7: Practice Crits from 2018-06-08T02:09:18

This week on Bike Race Weekly we are joined by our friend Anna to discuss her first experience racing. We also talk about our success at the local practice crit, pacing a mountain bike race and the...

Ep. 6: Amateur Tactics from 2018-05-25T01:53:18

This week on Bike Race Weekly we dive into how to use tactics in an amateur race vs in a pro race. We also discuss whether to do a group ride or a local weekly race series and Rick recommends a boo...

Ep. 5: The Little Big Win from 2018-05-17T20:26:18

This week we had on Casey Greismer who is a local top mountain bike racer. We also talk TrainerRoad vs. VeloPro, Ryan's first win of the season, category upgrades, ramp testing, and we are now on S...

Ep. 4: Red Hook Recap from 2018-05-10T14:39:18

This week on Bike Race Weekly we discuss our past and upcoming races, being an athlete with Asthma, nutrition and supplements, diet updates and then we dive into a recap of the Red Hook Crit in Bro...

Ep. 3: Crit Fit Army from 2018-05-01T13:35:22

*** WE FIXED THE AUDIO!!!*** This week on bike race weekly we brought on our first guest and our friends Richard and Adam. Richard is a CEO and founder of the cycling apparel company Crit Fit Army...

Ep. 2: Athens Twilight Criterium from 2018-04-26T03:24:09

The second episode of the Bike Race Weekly dives into the upcoming Athens Twilight Crit happening on April 28. We also discuss group riding, tire clearance and other racing. If you like what you he...

Ep. 1: Red Hook Brooklyn from 2018-04-25T19:58:33

Our first podcast and we talk about the Red Hook Brooklyn Crit. We introduce who we are, talk a bit about our own racing and then get into the upcoming Red Hook Crit!