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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast

A comedy show about pro bike racing? A racing show with comedy? Even we're not sure. These three cycling aficionados met a decade ago as bike messengers and have spent countless hours racing, and more importantly discussing the finer qualities of all things bicycles, cycling culture and bike racing ever since. Join the conversation.

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Ep 378 Half Time Show from 2022-02-15T13:30

This week we celebrate the biggest sporting mid event break of the year by trying to shoehorn it into cycling. Will it work and how will the UCI ruin it? Plus, we are now into Cycle Ball and so ...

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Ep 377 Most Wanted from 2022-02-08T13:30

This week our annual deep dive into the best and worst jerseys in the pro peloton. We learn a lot about Como Park in 1999 and Spencer reveals his dark secret. Plus, did we just announce a live s...

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Ep 376 Asterisk Worlds? from 2022-02-01T13:30

This week we talk some about the recent cyclocross worlds that happened right here in Merica. Did we like the course, which races get asterisks and why does LVDH keep asking about the foam party...

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Ep 375 What is a Goose? from 2022-01-18T13:30

This week is all fun and games. Tim and Spencer play a heated round of Goose or Bike, Matt and Spencer slug it out in cycling Jeopardy and we get a message from our favorite time traveling liste...

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Ep 374 Four-Dimensional Chess from 2022-01-11T13:30

 This week the inside on scoop on how Tim's 200-mile ride went. But fear not dear listener this won't just be Tim's biased take on where and when he imploded. We have special guest and professio...

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Ep 373 Knives Out from 2022-01-04T13:30

This week we come riding into 2022 with a full episode of our regular nonsense. Tim rides his new bike over a very big knife, Matt takes some of Tim's advice and Spencer rides the trainer? Plus,...

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Ep 372 Year End Spectacular from 2021-12-21T13:30

This week we close out 2021 by opening some amazing audio gifts. World Cups, Taco Bell featuring Lemond from 1990 and we rank our top 5 moments of the year. All on borrowed Wi-Fi.

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Ep 371 Editor's Note from 2021-12-14T13:30

This week we have a brief chat about Nationals, snowy world cups and who made the unbound cut. We discuss Legion, Patrick's new team and the benefits of disclaimers in journalism. Plus, an amazi...

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Ep 370 Wout You Gonna Do? from 2021-12-07T13:30

This week we talk about Wout is happening in cx, both Euro and North America. Spencer tells us about Dr. Seuss, Tim begs for presents and Matt finds some amazing wheels. Plus we learn that two o...

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Ep 369 Time of our Lifetime from 2021-11-30T13:30

This week we debate whether Lifetime is saving or ruining American cycling with their new series. We name at least 11 or so of the pro men who might compete while Tim names the eventual women's ...

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Ep 368 Agents of Change from 2021-11-23T13:30

This week we sort of kind of apologize to the UK, use our amazing American knowledge of Euro geography to become cycling super agents and read some great emails. Plus we answer the age old quest...

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Ep 367 Fired and Stolen from 2021-11-16T13:30

This week a couple folks get fired and then rehired, a bike gets stolen and then found, and Wout finally gets in the NFT game. All the rail bike and aquatic/house bike emails you crave with a sm...

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Ep 366 Candy Rankings from 2021-11-02T12:30

This week we celebrate Halloween with our annual candy ranking of the men's pro tour. Who's the Butterfinger and who are the Nerds? Plus Matt tries to buy a Magnesium bike and we talk  Koppenber...

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Ep 365 A Year of Sundays from 2021-10-26T12:30

This week we realize we've spent an entire year of Sundays doing this silly show. We recap a bit of the Men's road season, debate if streaming matters and Snooker corner. Plus we put New Zealand...

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Ep 364 16th Place Bump from 2021-10-19T12:30

This week we are all back together to discuss all the cyclocross, sell off our Nexthash shares and find out what the kids think about EF's 2022 lineup. Plus a great email with a exciting E bike ...

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Ep 363 Italian Monuments from 2021-10-12T12:30

This week Matt and Spencer hold down the fort while Tim is away. We talk Italian Monuments, World cup wins and break some news from Sea Otter. Don't worry dear listener, Tim will be back with al...

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Ep 362 Paris-Roubaix Karma from 2021-10-05T12:30

This week we discuss Paris-Roubaix Paris-Roubaix Paris-Roubaix Paris-Roubaix and karma. Plus a great #dadcorner email and the shortest Italian classics update ever. 

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Ep 361 Counting Attacks from 2021-09-28T12:30

This week we have a very exciting show for you with all three hosts! We talk about all of the world champs, even the parts Tim would rather skip, marvel at the UCi being so behind the times and ...

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Ep 360 Full Circle from 2021-09-21T12:30

With our 360th episode we've finally come full circle on the podcast and in doing so ejected Matt's recording into the unknown. But have no fear because even with the technical snafu we discuss ...

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Ep 359 Back to 1984 from 2021-09-14T12:30

This week we talk about the upcoming World champs and why Italy would be a great place to visit in early October. Tim brings us to Conspiracy Corner, Matt brings us to fact town and Spencer is b...

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Ep 358 A Grand Disagreement from 2021-09-07T12:00

This week we finish up the 2021 grand tour season by arguing about almost every part of the Vuelta. We agree about very little this week. It's definitely an Odd episode.

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Ep 357 Scott Ridley from 2021-08-31T12:30

With the second week of the Vuelta done we steady ourselves for week three excitement. We talk about how great MTB worlds would be if we could see it, build up a 2003 Scott Cr1 and head to the m...

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Ep 356 Trophy Talk from 2021-08-24T12:30

 This week we talk giant trophy's, huge payouts and the joys of the Grant Park Criterium before Tim has to call a inside source just to find Belgium Waffle Ride results. Plus Tim declares Matt t...

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Ep 355 Much Ado about Salmon from 2021-08-17T12:30

We are back after our long break and boy oh boy is their a lot to discuss. We talk the Vuelta, try and figure out who's the current Jan Ullrich, and of course Katie Compton. Plus a serving of sa...

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Ep 354 - Glitch In The Matrix from 2021-07-27T18:16:06

It's an Olympic sized episode, and like the gods themselves we are here again this week to humbly espouse the latest in cycling news, and perhaps expose a glitch or two in the Olympic matrix alo...

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Ep 353 Outside the Tour from 2021-07-20T12:30

 This week we swing the door open into a new era in cycling media and it's kinda crappy. Plus we talk a bunch of TdF and pick our future EF coaches.

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Ep 352 Lachlan Defeats Peloton from 2021-07-13T11:30

This week we recorded a day later then usual so that we could watch the Lachlan dot almost live as he beat the peloton to Paris. Plus we talk that other race in France and award the coveted SRP ...

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EP 351 Rest Day Relevant from 2021-07-05T17:31:39

It's the first rest day of the 2021 Tdf and we have a million stories to talk about. Will Cavendish top Merckx? Will Canada ever forgive us? How will Nairo win the tour now? We muster all the fa...

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Sunday Stroll from 2021-07-04T11:00

It's the 4th of July again, and that can only mean one thing. Time for our annual re-watch and chat about American Flyers, the 1985 classic staring Kevin Costner, David Grant, Rae Dawn Chong, Alexa...

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Sunday Stroll: Annual American Flyers Rewatch from 2021-07-04T11:00

It's the American 4th of July again, and that can only mean one thing: Tradition.

It's time for our annual re-watch and discussion about American Flyers, the 1985 cycling classic staring ...

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Ep 350 Going Solo from 2021-06-28T16:54:04

New Episode: This week we talk about the Tour de France, both the regular crash marred stress inducing edition and the super chill and super human Lachlan edition. We also try and figure out how...

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Ep 349 Who's Who In France from 2021-06-22T13:30

This week on the podcast we discuss crit upsets, national champs and the Tour de France. Pay special attention during the tour talk and please email and tweet us everything we got wrong!!

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Ep 348 Legion Season from 2021-06-15T13:30

This week we talk Tulsa Tough, Legion domination and if another team will step up to the challenge. Plus Ineos adds more cooks, Tim and Spencer defend Cavendish from Matt and is Toon Aerts ready...

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Ep 347 Gravel and Valverde from 2021-06-08T13:30

This week we discuss Unbound Gravel, both the great racing and the mysterious coverage. Valverde and Porte both won big at the Dauphine so of course we discuss. Plus some great emails and a sigh...

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Ep 346 Tandem Talk from 2021-06-01T13:30

This week we wrap up the Giro, accuse ASO of starting Tour season early and create a new style of journalism involving tandems. Chest hair, gravel and some amazing Italian audio!!

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Ep 345 Giro Disrespect from 2021-05-25T13:30

This week as we prepare for the Giro's second rest day team SRP deals with its own DNS as we talk respect, stage wins and the GC battle. We read some emails before discussing the computer mount ...

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Ep 344 Many Belts from 2021-05-18T13:30

This week we discuss Tro Bro Leon, Nova Mesto and of coarse the Giro. Tim goes on a belt gifting spree before we try our best to understand who helped Pidcock get into the Olympics. Did we figur...

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Ep 343 American Beef from 2021-05-11T13:30

This week we talk about all the new kits, helmets and racing at the Giro. Tim attempts to explain crit beef, Spencer breaks down EF's rider profile and Matt picks up some speakers.

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Ep 342 Zombie Bike from 2021-04-27T12:30

This week we talk Liege and leaf through a few great fan emails that really get us talking. We chose our end time Zombie evading bike set ups: Tim's a big dummy, Matt's heavy in the front and Sp...

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Ep.341 One Hour Photo from 2021-04-20T12:30

This week we talk about all the photo finishes at Amstel and De Branbantse Pijl , eat a little crow from Turkey and buy more NFTs. We also read some great reviews and emails and puzzle out what ...

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Ep.340 Cavendish Wins from 2021-04-13T12:30

This week Mark Cavendish had to go and win before the show could come out just to make us look silly. What a guy. Plus Paris Roubaix, NFT's and the 1996 Fleche.

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Ep.339 One More Year from 2021-04-06T12:30

This week we throw water bottles to the wind and discuss all the ins and thrown outs of Flanders. We discuss Arkansas cx worlds (before the veto) and celebrate a win 18 months in the making. Plu...

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Ep. 338 We Needed Wout from 2021-03-30T13:30

A lot of racing to talk about this week. A little E3 and Catalunya talk but a lot of stuff comes up around Gent. Tim dives deep into a very expensive computer, Spencer tells us where Bardet gets...

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Ep 337 Latvian Motivation from 2021-03-23T13:30

This week we talk Milan San Remo, Trofeo Alfredo Binda and award a new SRP championship belt. Plus now that we finally know how much Froome makes we find out which GC stars might want to talk to...

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Ep. 336 The Computer Output from 2021-03-16T13:30

This week we find out what Tirreno has really been all along....a MSR simulator. Tim rides gravel and proclaims the end of Sagan while Spencer finds a EF photoshop conspiracy lurking in plain si...

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EP 335 Pizza Chains from 2021-03-10T12:00

This week we marvel at how amazing Strade Bianche was even though its not a "monument". Real life imitates what ever we do as Remco Evenepoel becomes the face of Pizza Hut. So of course we took ...

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Ep 334 The Hackney Hedgehog from 2021-03-02T14:30

This week we discuss the opening weekend due of Omloop and KBK. We make some Time for puns and push a new nickname. Plus debut of the game that's soon to be sweeping the nation, Goose or Bike? Listen

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Ep. 333 Old Bags from 2021-02-23T14:30

This week on the pod we discuss the last bit of "preseason" racing before the "real" racing start next week. Tim asks for messenger bag advice, admits he's never even unpacked his Klein and of c...

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Ep.332 Record Time from 2021-02-16T14:30

This week we talk about running without bikes. A strange phenomenon that we as cyclists are only beginning to fully understand. It's scary stuff but don't fear because we also discuss racing, ra...

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Ep. 331 School Yearbook from 2021-02-10T14:30

It's time again for our annual pro jersey draft. This year we do things a little differently with Tim acting as the official 2021 pr...

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Ep_330 At Least It's Not Hair from 2021-02-02T14:30

This week we talk about the Dutch dominance at Cx worlds and award the Slow Ride Championship Belt accordingly. Tim has some very la...

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Ep. 329 Potus Watts from 2021-01-26T14:30

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Ep 328 Q-Factor from 2021-01-20T14:30

With no Aussie training camps and a Cx lull before worlds in a few weeks we sort of go off the deep end a bit. This episode is 75% unfounded conspiracy theories, 20% pretty good ones and the sta...

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SRP 2020 Mens Team Review from 2021-01-12T20:09:53

Look, it's 2021. We've all been a little preoccupied lately. This we the SRP is releasing a special mini-episode (a tight 20 minutes!) looking at the Men's WT teams in review. Come along for the...

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Ep 327-Oscar Vehicle from 2021-01-05T14:30

This week on the pod we finally cast that Greg Lemond Biopic everyone has been wanting. We each take a slightly different approach to honoring Americas only TDF winner. Plus the review of a Read...

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Ep_326_Aliens Baby from 2020-12-29T14:30

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Ep_325 Double Down on the Brown from 2020-12-22T14:30

This week on the Pod we pull back the curtain a little on our non cycling pursuits. But don't worry we talk plenty of cycling. Namur, new kits, and asphalt sponsor stealing to name a few.

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Ep_324 Cameosis from 2020-12-15T14:30

We are back after a little break with a big episode this week. We talk a little CX, bike to kit matching and maybe a few friends drop by/buy? Plus a huge stack of amazing emails.

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Ep_323_The Notebook from 2020-11-24T14:30

This week Tim finds a notebook, barely any bike racing happens and Matt has a very silly idea for a winter project. We also we talk about a lot of St.Paul infrastructure so get your maps out and...

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Ep_322 Kate Wagner from 2020-11-17T14:30

This week we are honored to be joined by the one and only Kate Wagner. You may know Kate as Mcmansionhell or as the architecture critic for the New Republic but s...

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Ep_321 What Is The Slow Ride Podcast from 2020-11-10T14:30

This week we talk about the final week of the Vuelta, suspensions and some retiring riders. Plus we finally get our ultimate pro doper kit figured out.

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Ep_320 Computer Time from 2020-11-03T14:30

This week we talk about the Vuelta and Tim's amazement that all 150+ riders could agree/type a protest statement in one night. Plus a slew of amazing listener emails and the new hit game sweepin...

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Ep_319 Daily Motivation from 2020-10-27T13:30

This week we put a bow on the Giro and open up our newest present from the cycling gods the Vuelta. Spencer needs help hanging a picture and we reinvent time trials (again?)

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Ep_318 Cool Kids Table from 2020-10-20T13:30

This week we discuss the greatest rivalry of all time and the guy who tried to insert himself in the middle. The crash and the sprint heard round the world plus we pick our cycling cool kids tab...

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EP_317 It's Gonna Rain from 2020-10-13T15:15

This week we talk about the 3 million races that just happened  and the one that won't be happening this year. The Giro and Ghent, deals and dreams and numbers we can't count to.

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Ep_ 316 The Three Quackers from 2020-10-06T15:00

This week we post up early and enjoy ourselves. Tim is back to do his tight 30 on Alaphilippe and obviously we talk ducks and triangles. Oh and some horrible kid.

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Ep_315 Worlds Hair from 2020-09-29T12:00

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Ep 314_ Tim Needs a Baddie Bad from 2020-09-22T15:52:57

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Ep 313 - A Lethal Wiggins from 2020-09-15T19:36

Just like this years Tour de France, this week on the pod things got spicy from gun! Tim took us on a ride through Capitalism Corner, but Little Guy and Spencer weren’t buying much! Listen

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Ep 312 - The Most Annoying Pro from 2020-09-08T15:05:43

Week 1 of Le Tour is over, and it's time to get down to brass tacks: Who is the most annoying rider in the pro peloton? We've got our answers, but what's yours? 

Also, we'll get into list...

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Ep 311 - Retiring Early from 2020-09-01T21:47:14

Well, it was a good run but it's time to cash out! We'll see you nerds on the flip side after we cash this check. In the meantime here is a bunch of gibberish about the Tour de France, quill ste...

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Ep 310 - The Big Tour de France Preview from 2020-08-25T19:17:16

The Tour starts real soon, like really soon. So, naturally we spent a lot of time breaking down the stages and top contenders, right? You'd think so. 

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Ep 309 - Conspiracy Theories from 2020-08-19T20:14:03

Since last episode approximately 1,000 bike races have happened, and we're gonna do our best to bring you the important recaps you need (deserve?), but some forewarning; Things might get a littl...

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Ep 308 - Dirty Sandals, Dirty Sprinting from 2020-08-11T18:11:31

This episode starts of bad and just gets worse, you guys. From bike path nightmares to Pontiac Grand Am's to Dirty Sprinting to Littleguy's completely unnecessary visuals, it's just a total horr...

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Ep 307 - Bicycle Prepper from 2020-08-04T18:49:16

This week we either sold, or maybe didn't sell a Brompton. We also got lost in Littleguy's basement (and youtube videos!) for a bit, and then ended up remembering that we had actual bike racing ...

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Ep 306 - Ponytail Research from 2020-07-28T18:09:40

Well, there's no use dancing around it; this one went off the rails quick. Almost as soon as we hit record you ld tell this was going to be an epic week on the pod. But, dang. This one is all. t...

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Ep 305 - Championships Awarded from 2020-07-21T19:00:35

In the biggest power move of the 2020 cycling season to date, the podcast awarded cycling's Championship Belt (tm) to the biggest power moves made by pro cyclists this year. We also unpacked som...

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A Slow Ride Introduction To Cycling Podcasting from 2020-07-20T19:21:40

TRAILER:

This is a show by three idiots that are generally wrong. 

But we love bikes, bike culture, and bike racing! And we have built up ...

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Ep 304 - Dog Days from 2020-07-14T20:49:05

Huge show this week, friends. Massive. We get into cycling-themed pet naming, revisit the Everesting trend we started (presumably), and we test Little Guy's knowledge of French cycling. It's all...

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Ep 303 - Clearly Canadian from 2020-07-07T20:09:01

Oh boy. We get in the weeds a lot on this pod, but this week is all-time; We GM American cycling, rate the best auto-bicycle collabs, and decide which retired pro's are doing it best. AND MORE! ...

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Ep 302 - The Florida Defense from 2020-06-30T15:11:26

This week on the pod we may be down a host, but that won't stop us from handing out the best cycling advice in the universe. This week we explore all the rumors and rumblings in the cycling worl...

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Ep 301 - Routes To The Future from 2020-06-23T19:54:38

This week we answer the important questions, like; Why is Littleguy Littleguy? Is Cervelo going to ruin everything? Did Tim get a trophy? Did we really go 300 episodes without a correction? Find...

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Ep 300 - Triple Century from 2020-06-16T17:30:24

It's finally here, episode 300. Somehow we've all made it here and no one is quite sure who to blame. But, whoever is at fault, celebrate with us this week, and of course pick yourself up the fi...

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Ep 299.5 - Minneapolis from 2020-06-09T16:02:43

This was supposed to be a celebratory week for us, but with the nationwide uprising against police brutality, and the widespread destruction in our collective hometown we just weren't in the moo...

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Ep 299 - A New Asterisk from 2020-05-27T22:41:29

Join us this week for an absolute rollercoaster of emotion; From the joy of victory, the agony (and embarrassment) of defeat, the ecstasy of turning left, and the sorrow of a World Championship ...

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Ep 298 - Opening Extreme from 2020-05-20T16:06:45

Tim has an interesting wish list on eBay, Littleguy doesn't have $3000 to spend chasing a childhood dream, and Spencer details the Secret Weapon that is guaranteed to net him the victory in the ...

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Ep 297 - Secret Weapons from 2020-05-12T20:26:24

This week: The second installment of Grosse Point Crank, a heated debate about post-racing career shaving, and some SHOCKING #SRPEverest challenge revelations!

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Bontrager GR-2 Shoes & Abus Locks from 2020-05-07T15:44:12

SLOW RIDE REVIEWS is back!!!!!!!! 

 

This week we answer the age-old q...

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Ep 296 - Barrel Of Monkeys from 2020-05-05T19:30:58

We're not going to sugar coat it; This could be the most important episode of The Slow Ride Podcast, ever. We cover all the bike racing there is to cover, and still have over an HOUR of premo co...

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Ep 295 - Gross Pointe Crank from 2020-04-21T22:37:39

There may be no bike racing, but (luckily?) that doesn't mean there aren't any problems to solve. Join us and be wisked away to the magical land of Michigan(?), but before that let's get weird o...

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Ep 294 - Beef It from 2020-04-14T19:32:54

This week is all Beef all the time; Tim has beef with no0bs, Spencer has beef with simple math, and LittleGuy has beef with these heavy modern carbon fiber bicycles. Join us for another quaranti...

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Ep 293 - Pedal Off Dead from 2020-04-07T17:00:57

Day eleventy-seven of social distancing and we're having fever dreams about eSports bike racing, Michael Matthews, and an old-timey radio drama about anthropomorphic bike parts. What's even real...

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Ep 292 - Giant Nairo from 2020-03-31T17:37:20

This week, we struggle through yet another week without bike racing and somehow, beyond all logic, we find plenty to talk about! Including what we got wrong with our Cycling Hall Of Fame, how am...

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Ep 291 - Cycling Hall Of Fame from 2020-03-24T20:50:09

This week we roll out the one and only, Cycling Hall Of Fame as curated by The Slow Ride Podcast. All your old classic favorites are there, don't worry. But what about the 2000's era riders? Who...

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Ep 290 - Cycling 2.0 from 2020-03-17T17:57:36

Making sense of chaos is a Slow Ride Podcast specialty, and we are at it again, as we completely rework the UCI world Tour calendar! We also dig deep into the most important issues around cyclin...

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Ep 289 - October Classics from 2020-03-10T14:01:34

This week on the pod we self quarantine ourselves over the sadness of missing Strade and MSR for the greater good. We look at *real* alternative calendars, and of course, get in a heated debate ...

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Ep 288 - Apple Influencer from 2020-03-03T17:59:37

This week is all about stealing the spotlight. Moscon did it, Coronavirus did it, and Spencer is trying it. Matt gets asked the important questions, and of course, we nail all the #breakingnews....

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Ep 287 - Little Nairo from 2020-02-25T12:04:01

This week on the pod we have a couple of "firsts"... uh, first, we have our first live call to a lucky listener; and second, we have Little Nairo's first podcast interview on his first day on th...

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Ep 286 - EF it up from 2020-02-18T12:03:49

It's still 2 weeks until any road racing starts, so there's obviously not much going on... or is there?? Jump on The Train and head to the Slow Ride Stock Exchange where we'll make some bold cho...

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Ep 285 - A Cycling Royal Rumble from 2020-02-12T15:04:01

Oh boy, do we have a surprise for you this week! I hope you are sitting down, because this is a big one. And it's not even our Royal Rumble idea, which is also huge news.

This week we are...

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Ep 284 - Not Legal Advice from 2020-02-04T12:34:18

This week things got off the rails quickly without Tim around. Spencer spilled the beans on his Kanza training, and Little Guy let us know how his StuporBowl race went. Obviously we dug into Fug...

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Ep 283 - A Questionable Bit from 2020-01-28T14:23:38

Stick around this episode for "take 1" of Littleguy's great bit, but first enjoy the early season gravel drama, the cyclocross worlds predictions, and something new on the airwaves from Timmy. Listen

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Ep 282 - Deep In The Slime from 2020-01-22T00:19:39

The road season is almost here, and we are dying from anticipation. To settle ourselves, we learned something amazing from Little Guy about CBD and tried our best to forget about MVDP's 4 door P...

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Ep 281 - Googling Bling from 2020-01-15T12:50:27

This week we took a gamble on whether or not roadie's can drive manual, we took the over on Sweek's Belgian National CX win, and we had to settle for the loss against the 4-door Porsche.

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Ep 280 - 2029 RAAW from 2020-01-07T11:30

In the year 2029, cycling will look much different that it does today. But how different? While all the "mainstream" "legitimate" "journalists" in the cycling world look back at the past decade,...

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Ep 279 - Hashtag Ask Slow Ride from 2020-01-01T19:22:06

We're back post-holidays feeling refreshed and ready to go on the attack in 2020! We started, of course, with some 2020 kit reveals and listener emails, all before launching what is sure to be a...

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Ep 278 - Of Tubular Tires & Honda Fits from 2019-12-17T12:20:52

This week we really take a deep dive into the cycling offseason and answer some really tough questions from our listeners. Real Cloak & Dagger type stuff. Also, we recap USA Cyclocross Nationals...

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Ep 277 - Everything Is Broken from 2019-12-11T11:52:50

This week Tim couldn't make it, Matt's bike broke in a plethora of ways, and he lost something special. But we saw some great racing, and new for 2020 kits! What a roller coaster of emotion. A l...

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Ep 276 - Bags Of Donuts from 2019-12-03T15:24:46

This week we have some BREAKING NEWS about Chris Froome that you won't find anywhere else. Also, we draft a better World Tour team than Dimension Data has using the season's left overs. And fina...

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Ep 275 - Deep State Cycling from 2019-11-27T03:09:48

We regret to inform you of Tim's voice's demise, but that actually didn't stop him this week! So naturally, now he and MvdP are the two undisputed superpowers in cycling. And one of them has a l...

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Ep 274 - Cat 3 Job Hunting from 2019-11-20T01:36:01

This week the show probably did the most good it has ever done for the cycling scene. More than when we bought a USA Cycling license directly from the CEO of USAC. More than when we hosted the #...

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Ep 273 - Questions & Answers from 2019-11-12T12:11:35

This week we invented a Hydropack Chamois Cream Applicator, and for that we are truly sorry. We also discovered there may be too many MVDP's and debate the actual point of cyclocross, all before...

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Ep 272 - Dominate The Chat from 2019-11-05T17:55:05

This was supposed to be a slow news week... whoops! MVDP is back, baby! Loving that livestream! Plus we really got into the weeds on the Tour of California and Katusha/Bigla. But by far the bigg...

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Ep 271 - Brain Stimulation from 2019-10-29T10:38:32

Welcome back to another week at the SRP HQ, where this time we discussed UCI C1 Tinder, Group Time Trials, and of course; Cameron Jeffers and Tron bikes on Zwift. (Again).

Big news! This ...

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Ep 270 - Sweet, Sweet, Team Rankings from 2019-10-23T10:30

This week, some tricks and some treats for sure! Things definitely get off the rails in our annual team rankings, although this time around we left the pizza at home.

Big news! This week ...

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Ep 269 - Building Bridges from 2019-10-15T11:00

This week it's all about building bridges, literally and figuratively! We've learned a lot about Bauke Mollema, Yorkshire, and even ourselves. It's a wild ride, so strap in.

Big news! Thi...

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Ep 268 - Finding Our Footing from 2019-10-08T11:00

This week we played the Price Is Right and we got it all wrong, but we managed to regain our foothold on reality and bring it back around just in time for a Brompton-centric discussion. Yup, we ...

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Ep 267 - Alpe D' Weekend from 2019-10-01T13:25:15

We go hard on the UCI Road World Championships, in what was an "almost" year for basically every SRP favorite in the professional peloton. We also handle some tricky listener emails, and have a ...

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Ep 266 - Our Greatest Idea Ever?? from 2019-09-17T11:00

This is we have a HUGE Aussie Corner, make some outrageous Bling claims, and of course, discuss both Jolt Cola and Movistar being genius.

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Ep 265 - Loose Caboose from 2019-09-10T11:00

This week the golden handcuffs came off! No Tim in the SRP Green Room meant we could spend quite a lot of time on topics like trying to identify an OEM Reflector. 

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Ep 264 - Movistar Vuelta Meltdown from 2019-09-04T11:00

This week we absolutely crush UCI MTB Worlds coverage, and discuss why so many of American MTB trails have a Dirt Zamboni. Also, is Movistar imploding, or this this a media coverup of something ...

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Ep 263 - Cycling CSI: La Vuelta from 2019-08-27T12:28:12

This week we crack the case of The Entertaining Team Time Trial, then we talk team cars, UCI Press Passes, and we get some exciting listener feedback! The Slow Ride is on the case!

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Ep 262 - Podium Helmets from 2019-08-20T11:35:45

Wowzers. This episode is a doozy! We use the tried-and-true bike racing formula to win our intro, then go deep on the "Movistar Madness", and Podium Helmets.

And of course, we swoop in to...

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Ep 261 - Buy, Sell, Short Vuelta from 2019-08-13T11:29:08

This week some of us try desperately to get on the Vuelta hype train, (and some of us don't need to!). We also learn some very interesting things about our listeners, and something hits Tim like...

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Ep 260 - A Note To The Bike Shop from 2019-08-06T12:09:28

We got the whole gang back together again to talk Tour de France, answer listener emails, and learn about all the new and exciting cycling #content coming out these days! Oh, and we talk a bit a...

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Ep 259 - Just Add Dots from 2019-07-25T01:12:57

This week is very special as we were able to have the Little Guy back on the podcast, and all three of us in attendance. Glorious!

Almost as good as the 2019 Tour de France, and just as u...

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Ep 258 - Victory For America from 2019-07-17T23:46:45

Ask George when The Boys are coming, and make sure you are ready for the all out Wout AND MvdP show coming to ruin all cycling as we know it. Plus, a ton of Tour de France coverage, obviously. Listen

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2019 Tour De France Special Episode from 2019-07-12T02:50:02

Tim sat down with a very special guest podcaster to record their thoughts about the first 5 stages of Le Tour. We're going to do these as often as we can during the race. Enjoy!

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Ep 257 - Stranger Things from 2019-07-09T11:46:39

This week we welcome Bill Schieken (from Cyclocross Radio) to the poddy. We need some explanations about Wout and the other rising stars from cross now that they are dominating the road. Also, w...

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Ep 256 - Touring France: A Tour de France Preview from 2019-07-03T12:34:23

This week we mostly talk about Argentine spider silk, multiple World Champs, and going Toe-to-Tip QuickStep.

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Let It Ride: A Rouleur Derby Podcast (Tour de France Edition) from 2019-06-30T01:34:46

We're back with Episode 5 answering ALL your fantasy cycling questions about Rouleur Derby (almost certainly the world's greatest online fantasy cycling game). Let us guide your betting hand as ...

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Ep 255 - The One That Got Away from 2019-06-26T11:54:49

Where were you 29 years ago? This week we got sentimental about bikes, sentimental about riders, and we got an audio submission from Little Guy. Needless to say, everything is coming together an...

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Ep 254 - Froome Stunts from 2019-06-18T10:00

What a wacky week in the old cycling world! First TeJay is BACK BABY, and secondly at some point Chris Froome almost killed himself in a terrifying accident and potentially ruined his career and...

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Ep 253 - Hands On The Bars, Lance from 2019-06-12T02:59:33

This week turned out to be bigger than expected, with a surprise announcement from our favorite CX World Champion! We also dug into Tulsa Tough, in more ways than one, and we had to put PDX Bike...

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Ep 252 - Kanza Corner from 2019-06-04T16:20:46

Welcome to the Slow Ride's Kanza Corner where apparently all we can talk about is Gravel Racing and it's deeply nuanced ethos!

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Ep 251 - Epic Panning (with Bill Schieken) from 2019-05-28T13:07:07

Hello, and welcome to our Trophy Room. Enjoy the views. The Giro is heating up, California cooling off, the Hammer Series is going full gas, and we get a special #MTBHEATCHECK from MTB expert Bi...

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Let It Ride: A Rouleur Derby Podcast from 2019-05-17T03:54:53

We are back and Tim has dropped an absolute bomb on the pod, and blown this whole thing wide open!

Hosted by Tim Hayes and Spencer Haugh from the Slow Ride Podcast, you will gain intimate...

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Ep 250 - The Future Of Cycling (feat. Abby Mickey) from 2019-05-15T13:56:23

It's episode 250, and for this milestone Tim stayed healthy! We've got Abby back on the pod and everything is wonderful! It's Giro time, it's Tour of California time, is Hammer Series time, and ...

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Ep 249 - Mpls Bike Love from 2019-05-08T03:11:42

This week we previewed biggest stage race in the month of May; The Amgen Tour of California. And also, we did the Giro. We got an email from Little Guy, and lastly we had to say goodbye to a fri...

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Ep 248 - Virtual Cycling Domination from 2019-04-30T13:23:23

We've hatched a plan, well several plans, for world eCycling domination. Team Slow Ride is ready to take to cyberspace and compete poorly at the highest levels of the virtual sport. Now we just ...

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Ep 247 - A Cycling Poster Child from 2019-04-23T13:15:36

This week we welcome our new Dutch Overload, dunk on Peter Sagan a bit, and we try to get Tim out of a very specific pickle. We also heat check Bill's new video series, and check in on the MTB s...

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Ep 246 - Mailbag! from 2019-04-16T21:23:06

It's a good old fashioned Mailbag this week! And while it might seem like we are gaslighting you about Paris-Roubaix even happening, we have a reasonable excuse. With both Tim & Spencer out-of-t...

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Ep 245 - A Ride You Never Forget from 2019-04-09T17:07:48

There is a point in every group ride where your ride buddies need to peel off and make their way home. It can be a bummer as the group dwindles, and the epic ride you've experienced together wra...

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Ep 244 - Return Of The Pizza Rankings (feat. Abby Mickey) from 2019-04-02T20:08:30

In a redux of one of our most popular and controversial episodes ever, we are bringing back the world renowned Pizza Scale to score the 2019 crop of Women's World Tour jerseys! And of course, yo...

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Ep 243 - Jacked Gators from 2019-03-26T13:25:57

This week we put on our sweatpants, talk gators, and enjoy some good old fashioned attack-filled bike racing! Trofeo Alfredo Binda and Milan San Remo, both delivered on the excitement, big time....

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Ep 242 - The Finnish Stretch from 2019-03-19T13:26:02

This week we solve the current problems with USA Cycling, get the powerhouse Women's World Tour teams all wrong, and Tim spends time arguing why Nairo should be in the Cycling Hall Of Fame. Most...

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BREAKING NEWS: Rouleur Derby from 2019-03-11T10:30

We know we said we were taking the week off... but something came up. Something HUGE.

We are extremely excited to welcome Rouleur Derby back into the peloton of life! Check it out at Listen

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Ep 241 - El Paso Nights from 2019-03-05T14:04:53

This week we took a wrong turn on Desolation Street, and when we pulled a podcast U-turn, we were still on Desolation Street. Thankfully, we were eventually able to hit the normal side streets a...

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Ep 240 - The Curious Case Of The Foam Party Wallet from 2019-02-26T12:41:58

This week we recap a few training races and make some uninformed picks for the upcoming start of Real racing. Tim tells us about the Curious case of the Foam Party Wallet. We talk messenger time...

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Ep 239 - The Cobo Defense from 2019-02-20T15:13:25

This week the Slow Ride attempts to open their own Cycling Hall Of Fame, and the rules are already murky. We get a quick Gummy Bear update, mourn the Red Hook Crit (and create a new version), an...

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Ep 238 - Angering Canadians from 2019-02-13T16:48:51

This week The Doctor is in. Tim tells tales of rain and flats in central Florida, and the strange experience of making the front group. It's BIKE JUMBLE SEASON! Deals are made, and kids are poss...

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Ep 237 - Mitch Docker from 2019-02-06T12:23:03

This week we are joined on the poddy by MITCH DOCKER! We have a great chat with Mitch about Life in the Peloton, who's the current boss, how to pee in the pack, and of course, we draft some worl...

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Ep 236 - Cyclocross Radio with Bill Schieken from 2019-01-30T00:00

We are one week out from the Biggest Sporting Event of the year;  Cyclocross Worlds. With Tim away driving across the frozen tundra of mid-America, we have special guest Bill Schieken of Cyclocr...

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Ep 235 - Rotten Tomatoes from 2019-01-24T02:46:54

This week we talked cross grass crits, Aussie training races, and World Tour raps. And that's just pro cycling. Tim tells you all about the world famous Doc Hollywood, and how to know when you'r...

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Ep 234 - Disrupting Kits from 2019-01-16T12:43:10

This week Tim and Spencer disrupt the cyclocross world, dropping a previously unconsidered WVA bombshell! Then the disruption continues with the initial reactions to the newest World Tour kit. F...

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Ep 233 - Mount Slowmore from 2019-01-08T14:58:06

2019 is here, and; New Year, New Pod! We've got 2019 goals, you guys. Well, most of us do. This week, we shape our Slow Ride national monument, and we discover that we are all Lars Boom. Also, T...

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Ep 232 - End Of An Era from 2019-01-01T23:34:36

It isn't the way we wanted to end 2018, but unfortunately you can't always get what you want. (However, you can sometimes select a team for the Slow Ride Podcast Mt. Rushmore). This week (sadly,...

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Ep 231 - When You Come At The Queen from 2018-12-19T03:24:23

This week we recap US Cyclocross nationals, breakdown the Team Sky "situation", and of course discuss some incredible listener emails.

This week we are brought to you by Mapleworks Coachi...

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Ep 230 - December's Biggest Event from 2018-12-11T16:05:40

This week Spencer and LittleGuy are given the keys to the pod and manage to not completely drive it off a cliff. Mostly. 

We talk USA Cyclocross Nationals, and give our rock solid predict...

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Ep 229 - World Tour Review Draft Corner from 2018-12-05T16:55:17

This week on the pod we give a deserved shout to Uncle Phil and begin the campaign to get Spencer in a sleeveless jersey. We throw in a little bit of cyclocross news and unleash an amazing Top C...

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Slow Ride Reviews - Chequamegon 40 & Liquid IV from 2018-11-30T14:23:36

This time around Slow Ride Podcast co-hosts recap the Chequamegon 40 with promoter Gary Crandell, and get the lowdown on the highlights of 3 decades of racing in the midwest! We also review Tim'...

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Ep 228 - Million Dollar Tim from 2018-11-28T00:52:26

This week we had a Kevin Costner Moment (tm), as Tim tried to reinvent himself. LittleGuy doled out some advice to listener emails, and we spent a little time getting to know 'Million Dollar Tim...

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Ep 227 - One Less Car from 2018-11-22T04:02:31

We got the most amazing gift ever! And we are EXTREMELY excited to let you know about it. Also, we solved Tim's car problem, and solved all of USA Cycling's problems (again!). Needless to say, i...

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Ep 226 - Winter Training With Marshmallows from 2018-11-14T01:05:21

This week on the pod we have the band back together, as Abby Mickey joins us to talk all things Winter Training, WhatsApp, and Half-Wheeling!

This week we are excited to introduce new spo...

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Ep 225 - Too Much Muscles from 2018-11-06T13:57:32

The pod has been in the gym, getting buff, and it's causing some unforeseen issues! We're just TOO strong. Time to dial it back so we can get back to our winning ways, and dial in our Power-to-H...

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Slow Ride Reviews - The Comeback from 2018-10-31T12:46:27

This time around Slow Ride Podcast co-host LittleGuy chats with Daniel De Vise about his book 'The Comeback'. It's a book about Greg Lemond, but we can only assume Matt's questions focus mostly ...

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Ep 224 - Missing Leg On The Slow Ride Stool from 2018-10-31T02:46:46

This episode is just filled to the brim with the ghosts of cycling past, cycling stories coming back from the dead, and seeing how the sausage gets made. It's all-around spooky!

We are sp...

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SPECIAL PREVIEW: Slow Ride Reviews - Episode 1 from 2018-10-18T14:17:13

Special Edition Preview of our new endeavor, Slow Ride Reviews. A monthly podcast featuring SRP hosts reviewing various cycling and cycling-adjacent products.

This week Tim and Matt meet ...

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Ep 223 - French Renaissance from 2018-10-16T10:30

This was a very big week on the pod; we solved an international mystery, made some sound financial decisions, learned about the most important race of the weekend, and predicted the future champ...

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Ep 222 - Valbearde Coin from 2018-10-09T14:39:11

It's Fall Classics season (no matter what those cyclocross fanatics say!) and we are here to discuss all the transfer news, do some wild speculation, and parse out the proposed UCI Classics Seri...

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Ep 221 - Daddy Shark from 2018-10-02T14:23:15

Well, well, well. The UCI Road World Championships are over, and somehow neither AvV or Sagan are in the rainbow stripes. Get our reactions to this (and more!) in this weeks episode. Also, Jingl...

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Ep 220 - A Worlds Omen from 2018-09-25T14:32:08

Coming back down from our Chequamegon high, we're back to the normal style pod. This week we attempt to recall what happened at the Vuelta, make a few uninformed picks for Worlds, and of course ...

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Special Episode - Chequamegon 40 from 2018-09-20T17:08:48

Now for something completely different; It's our Special Edition Chequamegon 40 Recap Corner!

How did we do? Who's bike broke? Who bent the unwritten rules? Who is the rightful winner? Ho...

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Ep 219 - Chequamegon Eve from 2018-09-11T16:11:23

Twas Chequamegon Eve and all thru the Slow Ride Universe podcast hosts were fretting about their final bike choices and preparations for the big race. Little Guy was so excited he busted his com...

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Ep 218 - Training Plans (Results May Vary) from 2018-09-06T11:02:58

We dive straight into some Chequamegon 40 trash talk, as we are just about 10 days out from the event on Sept 15th! Then we pivot to updates about La Vuelta, and take a deep dive into what the f...

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Ep 217 - Valbearde's Return from 2018-08-28T14:03:01

The Vuelta started this last weekend so you know we delve deep into what's wrong with each other’s Velogames teams. Tim tries to decide if he’s being double crossed, Spencer again makes claims t...

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Ep 216 - A Slow Ride Hat Trick from 2018-08-21T12:43:56

Welcome back to another episode of the Slow Ride Podcast, this week Tim isn't with us, so enjoy a rest week from that. Despite Tim being dropped, the SRP leadout kept rolling along, as Spencer a...

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Ep 215 - Third Wheeling from 2018-08-14T14:02:08

This week we compare our Chequamegon 40 bike choices before talking about some marital issues a listener came across, all the great racing happening, and the next great American cyclist! Other t...

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Ep 214 - Tour De France Awards from 2018-08-01T11:55:28

This week the gang recaps all our favorite moments from the Tour. But we kinda forgot about G. We also give out some coveted Slow Ride awards, and take a trip down memory lane. We get deep into ...

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Ep 213 - The Snowman Of The Tour from 2018-07-25T02:29:11

This week Abby joins us to talk Tour de France, La Course, and how we can get ASO to stop being ASO. We talk Barriers and Brailsford’s, G’s and Grand Tour Debutantes’, Motors and GC Chokers, Cob...

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Ep 212 - Unlucky Thirteens from 2018-07-17T11:42:22

Motors, and Cobbles, and Zipperless Jerseys, oh my! The Tour de France is living up to the hype, as we find ourselves dissecting the various conspiracy theories and fashion choices surrounding t...

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Ep 211 - Velogames Drama & Le Tour de France from 2018-07-10T13:27:28

This week the Tour de France began and everyone is c®ashing in on the action! Velogames gets a letter from the government, Tim gets older and rides further than ever before, and Spencer lets som...

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Ep 210 - Operation Baby Duck from 2018-07-02T13:08:22

This week we talk Chris Froome and the Tour, and our timing is PERFECT as the UCI came out with a major statement on the matter the morning after recording. Oh well! We also get into national ch...

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Ep 209 - Buying & Selling: The Tour de France from 2018-06-27T14:32:48

This week Tim visits Matt, Spencer re-joins an exclusive club but also needs some crisis intervention, and Matt raced full squish, no discs. We talk about nationals, the upcoming TdF, and Tim in...

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Ep 208 - World Cup Synergy from 2018-06-20T01:36:26

This week we celebrate all the Dads in your life. Namely, Tim and Matt. We talk Aqua Blue mechanical drama, Women’s Tour, and the millions of pre-tour warm up races that concluded this weekend. ...

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Ep 207 - Bazinga Ginger from 2018-06-12T11:35:45

This week Abby Mickey is back to give us some credibility. And also to help decide the winner of the greatest name from our Giro Velogames League, and some answers may shock you!

We unvei...

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Ep 206 - Double Mustache Aero Bars from 2018-06-06T01:07:14

This time last week some big race in Italy wrapped up and everyone has an opinion. It was the Giro, and we explore our feelings a week out from the years first grand tour. Then, of course, we dr...

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Ep 205 - Royal Grease Mysteries from 2018-05-22T11:23:53

Tim is back from London this week, and he has all the cycling related dirt on the royal wedding. So not much.

But, we do talk about some Brit leading the Giro, tell you how to "make" your...

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Ep 204 - Going Back To Cali from 2018-05-15T14:05:34

One week of the Giro is done and dusted, and we are a little surprised by the results. Although, the more we talk about it, it all begins to makes some kind of sense. Plus, we chat a little on t...

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Ep. 203 - Red Hook, McDonalds, and Dan Chabanov from 2018-05-08T17:43:16

This week we sum up the Giro so far, and we analyze each others inferior Velogames teams. Extra special guest Dan Chabanov also helps us understand this fixed gear crit thing all the kids are do...

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Ep 202 - Mad Libs & Monuments from 2018-05-01T11:30:27

This week we preview the Giro a bit, and talk Women’s Cycling Monuments, composite team politics, and Bud Light Lime with Abby Mickey. Does Japan Cup make the list? Will Froome win the Giro? Or ...

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Ep 201 - Welcome To The Pizza Jungle (Krampus Remix) from 2018-04-25T13:30:01

This week we had a little visit from the podcast Krampus, who destroyed Spencer's audio after 15 minutes! Not to worry, we had the Skype audio as backup, but we apologize in advance for the poor...

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Ep. 200 - As Good As The First from 2018-04-17T01:41:45

This week we celebrate our 200th episode by getting the band back together. We talk health, Amstel Gold, and a little hipster race with a pig, Bro. Tim is trying to start a thing, Matt complains...

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Ep 199.5 - Cat Video Training, with Abby Mickey from 2018-04-11T14:33:08

This week we are sans a Timmy; So, instead of our blowout 200th episode featuring special guest Abby Mickey, we made episode 199.5 featuring guest host Abby Mickey! Abby hosts the Listen

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Ep 199 - All Terpstra's from 2018-04-03T13:56:40

It’s Holy Week people. Flanders Flanders Flanders!!!!! We discuss the why and how, the who and boo, and Terpstra too. Plus Tim’s cycling dream, a special Roubaix Top Corner Draft Corner, and #Ru...

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Ep 197 - Laundering Klein Money from 2018-03-28T13:23:18

This week we talk Flanders Classics! E3, Ghent, and we of course make some Flanders picks. We get to the bottom of Roompot's Flared Bar Gate, digging deep into the facts and available evidence t...

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Ep 197 - Chasm Of Sky from 2018-03-21T12:54:22

This week we discuss the most amazing Milan-San Remo in recent years. Also, Matt worries that Tim is trolling him, Spencer watches the calendar, and Tim gets excited about a duplex. Plus a bunch...

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Ep 196 - Big In Portland from 2018-03-13T11:25:16

This week we compare 7-day stage races, debate TT’s vs TTT’s, and make some probably premature and incorrect Milan San-Remo predictions. Plus, breaking news as Tim gets his cargo bike, Spencer b...

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Ep 195 - Italian Gravel from 2018-03-06T14:18:58

We are really into the road season now with all kinds of great racing/grinding to discuss this week. Like; how we saw a cyclocross star, a classics specialist, and a grand tour contender go head...

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Ep 194 - Extra Spicy Road Seasoning from 2018-02-28T15:16:06

This week road season begins, and boy are we excited! We talk Omloop and KBK, obviously. But we also argue about Daniel Oss, and seem to agree about Wout Van Aert. Plus we read a bunch of emails...

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Ep 193 - Negative Bobsled from 2018-02-21T02:17:53

This week we finally finally get to start making terrible predictions about road racing. ROAD RACING! Omloop Het "Volk" is coming and we are very excited. Will Wout Van Aert continue to get seco...

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Ep 192 - Science Lessons from 2018-02-13T15:39:18

This week we can't seem to shake this Olympic Fever, and that makes us wonder if cycling could look to some winter sports for some new inspiration. We also logged in to Yelp, had a realization a...

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Ep 191 - Doc Hollywood from 2018-02-07T15:11:18

This week we talk about CX Worlds, and a whole lot more. Spencer does some international shopping from home, Matt plans some very Euro looks for his spring rides, and Tim has the Doc Hollywood a...

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Ep 190 - The Fat Bike Police from 2018-01-31T14:29:56

This week Spencer moves to a new studio, we preview the upcoming cyclocross world championships, and welcome an old man back. We are one step closer toward total Zwift world domination (now that...

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Ep 189 - Magpies At Training Camp from 2018-01-23T14:33:47

This week we continue to heap praise on Katie F. Compton, and wonder out loud if this is the year she secures rainbows. We also discuss how we've all just come to expect greatness from MVDP; and...

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Ep 188 - Get In The Van from 2018-01-17T02:15:09

NEW EPISODE: This week we discuss US Cross Nationals in Reno, and KFC’s amazing 14th straight national cx title. Hyde’s 2nd title was pretty good too. Plus, we got a ton of great listener emails...

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Ep 187 - Blazing Saddles from 2018-01-10T15:09:52

This week we talk US Cyclocross Nationals, national jersey disasters, and what makes a cycling so forever young. We definitely make some informed Reno predictions, and then Tim and Matt talk up ...

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Ep 186 - Cycling Forwards Towards The Past from 2018-01-03T13:55:49

It's 2018 folks, and not much has changed. A few new kits, some new teams, and a weird new top tube future. But, the women’s peloton is trying to make 2018 a year to remember on and off the bike...

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Ep 185 - PMA for 2018 from 2017-12-29T02:56:50

This week, one of the last of 2017, we try to keep it positive and look for reasons we love this silly sport of cycling. Even though it likes to disappoint us consistently. I think we pulled it ...

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Ep 184 - 2018 Cycling Jersey Top Corner Draft Corner from 2017-12-19T14:31:56

This week we are all here for a very important Top Corner Draft Corner: 2018 Men's World Tour kits.

Amazingly, we mostly agree. Mostly. Plus, we talk about a bunch of cyclocross, a little...

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Ep 183 - Dadcast 101 featuring Adam Myerson from 2017-12-12T13:09:28

This week we have special guest co-host Adam Myerson (@adammyerson) in the Slow Ride studio, replacing Tim this week. (You're welcome). 'Tis the...

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Ep 182 - National Cyclocross Holiday from 2017-12-04T15:50:17

This week we talk "The Triple", the Giro and Froome, a new holiday in the US, and a guy that just won’t quit. Spencer introduces his new law firm, Tim makes a play to be audio book talent, and M...

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Ep 181 - Double Barrel Failure from 2017-11-28T19:50:53

We are back after our a short holiday break. Spencer took the opportunity of time off to start his new super duper weight loss plan, Matt started his weight gain plan, and Tim just ran. Like a d...

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Ep 180 - Throwbacks With Erik Saunders from 2017-11-21T18:24:26

It's a holiday week in the US, so we needed to take some time to get prepped for travel and family. But, we wouldn't leave you hanging! Here's a couple classic Slow Ride clips you may have misse...

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Ep. 179 - Commando & Hutch from 2017-11-14T21:06:18

This week someone forgets a helmet, we get nervous watching CX, and we go to the most convenient race for 'Merican #pros. Also: Some Klein corner action, and some doping grumbling. And introduci...

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Ep 178 - Ride Architecture from 2017-11-07T03:39:30

This week we discuss the newest trend in bike design, parse out what Nairo is thinking on instagram, and the weather. Littleguy gets a great gift and Tim gets a terrible one. Plus torch passing....

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Ep 177 - Carrot Top Podium from 2017-10-31T14:51:29

This week we try and scare each other while sitting around the flickering light of a pirate feed. Tim pulls out some ancient scrolls and tells cycling stories that never came to pass, we change ...

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Ep 176 - Opening For Katy Perry from 2017-10-26T12:25:02

For our annual spooky Halloween episode we answer all the scary bike questions you never knew to ask. Like how dusty was DCCX, how much did Mvdp’s bandage look like a tribal tattoo, or Dutch con...

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Ep 175 - First Second Place from 2017-10-20T02:13:58

This week we discuss how many spokes it *really* takes to build a wheel. When it's safe to sell those sweet raffle prizes, and why no one buys Tim’s wheels. 

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Ep 174 - Italian Summers from 2017-10-10T11:25:29

This week we talk about the second-to-last cycling monument of the season, and the first movie in Tim’s box office franchise. We discuss American and Euro CX, and dig deep into the reason a very...

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Ep 173 - The Sprinters Lounge from 2017-10-04T18:02:33

This week we talk cycling Monuments, American CX, and whether watching Euro CX is boring now that everyone stopped training. Plus, in our biggest Draft Corner yet, we pitch a few scripts into th...

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Ep 172 - Tastes Like Victory from 2017-09-26T23:18:10

This week Spencer is in a small hotel in Wisconsin, Matt is in the dark while in the woods, and Tim is just enjoying the AC in his quarterbacking armchair. We talk road Worl...

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Ep 171 - Two For One from 2017-09-19T00:15:13

This week we give you two episodes for the low, low, price of one. You get all the delicious topics of last week with a sprinkling of fresh, hot off the presses news from today. Vuelta, Jingle C...

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Ep 170 - Burning The Bus At Both Ends from 2017-09-05T10:46:53

Two weeks of the Vuelta done, and we are still not all on board. This week Tim discusses his next @velogames plan, Matt tries to turn Spencer’s logic against him, and Spencer takes the lead. We ...

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Ep 169 - Solving Cycling, Again from 2017-08-29T01:19:50

This week we solve the Slipstream funding shortfall, talk about a Taco, and count how many of Tim’s riders have excited the Vuelta. (Hint: It's a lot)

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Ep 168 - Interview Primes from 2017-08-22T10:52:22

This week we talk Vuelta, Velogames teams, and some amazing prizes for donors. We read some listener emails, and FINALLY hear the long awaited Greenfield Crit interviews from Luke Warm. Just ple...

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Ep 167 - Full Schleck from 2017-08-15T10:45:46

This week we talk a bit about Silly Season, a lot about Contador and the Vuelta, and we throw out a few conspiracy theories. We finally name names for our fictitious bar fight and make a very im...

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Ep 166 - The Best Gift Ever from 2017-08-08T11:01:52

This is the week we finally get fit…Crossfit. Tim goes for a ride and drinks too much, LG goes for a ride and sees a Klein, and Spencer get a brand new old jersey. We tell you when you can wear ...

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Ep 165 - Using The Gloves with Dan Craven from 2017-08-01T02:08:44

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Ep 164 - Dadcast from 2017-07-26T11:26:41

This week, we talk about the last week of Le Tour, some of us read some Beefheart, and we make sure Francisco Ventoso is ok? We got a little sad about two legends retiring this week, but don’t w...

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Ep 163 - Biggest Week Ever from 2017-07-18T13:56:34

No Tim on the show this week, and finally it's for a good reason. #BABYWATCH2017

Folks, this is a big episode. Not only are we in the middle of an amazing Tour, but at the same time the S...

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Ep 162 - Cusp Of Something Great from 2017-07-11T03:18:53

This week is a lot about the Tour, a little about BABYWATCH 2017, and there's a bit of grimacing. We discuss all the drama and great racing of the Tours first week, plus a dorky WWF argument for...

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Ep 161 - Tour de France from 2017-07-04T01:16:17

Le Tour has begun and that means so has the annual SRP Velogames trash talk. We break down why all our teams are wrong, and of course wish Valverde a speedy recovery. Plus a very special concept...

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Ep 160 - Fluffing and Puffing from 2017-06-30T13:46:57

It's our Pre-Tour de France spectacular and all our bargain basement predictions must go! We have two exciting new segments this week, that we totally swear we will remember to do again. For sur...

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Ep 159 - Good Intentions from 2017-06-20T01:23:48

Some times your hearts in the right place but maybe your pursuit is a little misguided? Maybe your kid BMX dreams are clouding your vision? Or maybe you’ve just got too many Klein’s to watch and...

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Ep 158 - Draft Day from 2017-06-14T12:11:36

This week we (Matt, actually) talk all about the Dauphine and how its amazing. Tim creates a new segment, and Spencer reveals his underrated champion.

If you can’t get enough of us three,...

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Ep 157 - Hammer-Smashed Race from 2017-06-06T03:21:38

This week we discuss the new and amazing (and softball joke opportunity-filled) race that is the Velon Hammer Series. Tim gets negative, Spencer keeps it posi-core and Matt respects Tim’s commit...

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Ep 156 - Three Bellied Gobbler from 2017-05-29T23:51:42

This week we wrap up our love affair with the Giro, eat some serious humble pie, and argue about the "rules". Tim tells us who is out to ruin this MTB thing we are all so excited about trying, a...

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Ep 155 - Your Team Classification Winners! from 2017-05-24T02:10:09

This is a big episode, or at least it's long. Or, at least it WAS long. You'll see what we mean.

Tim talks GFNY and badgers actual Campagnolo’s, Matt doesn’t go to a race because he’s col...

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Ep 154 - The Secret Banana from 2017-05-16T02:04:42

This week we talk about the Giro and velogames (where Tim makes a startling admission) and the Tour of California, before things get... weird.

LittleGuy has some greenway stories and we d...

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Ep 153 - Becoming Pippo from 2017-05-09T01:58:02

This week it's 100% Giro and 0% Tim, and that is a win-win! Tim missed the episode due to some last minute travel, and Matt missed his velogames entry due to bad information gleaned from himself...

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Ep 152 - Gutterwork from 2017-05-02T02:25:20

This week starts on a down beat, as the cycling world comes to grip with several recent tragic losses. The Slow Ride would like to pay our respects to those affected and our cycling family in ge...

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Ep 151 - Gilbert, Sagan, GVA from 2017-04-17T11:42:04

We did a lot of things this week, but maybe the most important was improving the age old game of Rock, Paper, Scissors. We talked about Amstel Gold quite a bit considering two of us didn't even ...

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Ep 150 - Double Aero Bell from 2017-04-12T03:00:36

It's episode 150! And we definitely didn't show up late, sick, and praising BMC!

Thanks for sticking with us through 150 so far, and hopefully we can continue making you chuckle and/or cr...

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Ep 149 - Getting Out Of The Gutter from 2017-04-04T02:06:59

This week we have a very special guest host filling in for Tim who knows a little about the road and a lot about CX. We talk Flanders, Flanders, Flanders and more Flanders. It was a big day!!!! ...

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Ep 148 - Pro Trolling from 2017-03-29T02:26:46

This week we talk pro trolling, why Valverde just needs a reason to destroy you and all the great pre Flanders racing from Belgium. Mitch Docker gets a top 10, we make some difficult Flanders pi...

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Ep 147 - Potato Sandwich from 2017-03-21T11:54:52

This week we eventually recap Milan-San Remo, our listeners continue to give LittleGuy shit, and we got some great reviews and emails to read.

We also drop some big WAP network news on yo...

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Ep 146 - All Downhill From New Kit Day from 2017-03-13T11:44:03

LittleGuy gets served some social media justice, and the internet serves it cold. Tim has a default bike racer. And Spencer can’t say “On your left” loud enough.

This week we continue our...

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Ep 145 - The Height Of Dutch Cycling from 2017-03-07T12:28:57

Thanks to a visit from Coach Tim, this week we stay very focused and talk only cycling... and cyclists used cars for sale, and how all Dutch cyclists are tall and handsome. Obviously.
We d...

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Ep 144 - Omloop And The Donkey from 2017-03-01T03:27:07

Road season is here and Tom Boonen Tom Boonen makes some #Omloop while we discuss Peter Sagan's zen-like performance in the post race interviews. We make a visit to our E-Bay watch lists to only...

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Ep 143 - Mr. Sunshine from 2017-02-23T12:30:58

This week we look into the start of road season and make some Omloop predictions. Oh boy!! We briefly tackle the new Tom Boonen song on the market before getting into some very importsnt work ar...

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Ep 142 - 17 Stages Of George from 2017-02-17T01:48:13

This week we got the best email ever. We spend some time carefully vetting it to ensure none of it is, "alternative facts". I hear that's an issue lately. Give a listen, and let us know what you...

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Ep 141 - Road Season, Our Old Friend from 2017-02-08T03:55:19

Yes, it's official. Road season is back for 2017 in a big way! The New French Resistance is leading the charge, and pulling no punches. (Neither is Astana, btw).

With no Tim on the pod th...

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Ep 140 - World Campingonships from 2017-01-31T04:04:54

Well, if we hadn't done it before now, we really came up with an idea to ruin cycling this time. Oh boy.

We'll be running this one by DBH asap.

We also argue about cross worlds, ti...

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Ep 139 - Joey's Recipe from 2017-01-24T16:50:47

Hello and welcome to the latest episode. This week we are a man down, as LG is a brand new dad! Congrats to him. We try to hold down the fort in his absence by discussing some unsanctioned rac...

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Ep 138 - Pirated Snooker from 2017-01-18T12:02:49

This week we talk about the beginning of road season, the end of CX, and the never ending gravel crushing lifestyle. Also more jersey talk (obvi), some accidental snooker viewing, and lots more....

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Ep 137 - Viral To The Maxx from 2017-01-10T12:16:48

This week its 90% Cyclocross Nationals. Whether American, Belgian, or guessing at (but not looking up) who won Aussie nats. 10% of the podcast was picking random numbers, reading letters from do...

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Ep 136 - Renewing Our Licenses For 2017 from 2017-01-04T03:42:30

We are back after the whirl wind Minneapolis live show to give you all what you need. Hopefully that is a highlights and lowlights review of the past year, sprinkled with a few predictions for t...

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Ep 135 - Heat Check from 2016-12-13T16:00:07

This week starts with a bombshell, ends on a bombshell, and is pretty much bombshells all the way through. Hang on to your butts.

You can listen to us in a variety of ways:

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Ep 134 - USAC Cracks Some Eggs from 2016-12-06T12:24:07

This week we really get deep into the holiday spirit. Everyone gets a fat bike! Matt gets grumpy. Tim hurt his legs in new and exciting ways. And, in an exciting plot twist, Spencer says USAC ge...

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Ep 133 - TKOM's from 2016-11-30T04:09:22

This week, once again, we take on cycling's biggest and hottest topics. Stuff like #crossfights, Rightous KOM Hunting, and Red Hook Doping. Tim is back, but Little Guy has to leave. Also, we got...

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Ep 132 - Our Friend Cardboard Tom from 2016-11-24T02:06:25

This week we solve more podium problems, Spencer defends a pinwheel(???), and Matt breaks a bunch of stuff. We also introduce two new segments that are sure to come back in the future. Plus we a...

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Ep 131 - A Major Rusk from 2016-11-16T16:41:56

This week we try and figure out what countries cycling scene we each plan on dominating. Are we headed to warmer climes? Will this cause more controversy than Tim becoming Mn Cat 3 Keirin champi...

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Ep 130 - T-Shirt Prime from 2016-11-09T21:49:04

This week Tim paints a room, Littleguy finds a t shirt and Spencer saw a miracle. We talk some cx, discuss those little lines and once again praise the Vanagon.

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Ep. 129 - Tom Boonen Tom Boonen Allen from 2016-11-01T18:18:44

This week we get in the Halloween spirit and talk CX, CX costumes and whether the World Tour is a viable path forward for cycling? That last one is not really that scary, but we do disagree a lo...

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Ep 128 - Segway Mechanics from 2016-10-28T02:39:28

Our intro music got to wear a Halloween costume this week and Spencer totally forgot to mention to Tim and Matt that it was going to happen, so enjoy their non-reactions. We then segue seamlessl...

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Ep 127 - Drunk Tim from 2016-10-18T11:44:19

We had a special guest in the studio this week, Drunk Tim. Drunk Tim may have gone on some tangents, and may have repeated himself a bit, but the content is of the highest (and drunkest) quality...

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Ep 126 - Dr. Mario from 2016-10-11T18:32:30

Not the game but the Cipo character that brings magic TUE’s to all the little bike racing boys and girls. We also discuss the next next Lance, help with numerous craigslist buying dilem...

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Ep 125 - Postal x3 from 2016-10-06T00:03:06

This week we go postal talking about Hincapie, road rage, and digging deep into our (e)mail bag. Also, we debut our new exclusive travel packages. (Not available in all markets)

Tim...

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Ep 124 - The Belgian Beaver from 2016-09-27T11:25:53

We took a week off and everything changed! The road season is over and we are somehow two World Cups depp into cyclocross! How did that happen?

We talk about some classic cyclocross misha...

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Ep 123 - Dylan The Dirt Dog from 2016-09-14T10:45:43

WWDDD? What Would the Dirt Dog Do? We here at the Slow Ride Podcast ask ourselves this question every time we record an episode. Unfortunately, he would probably just jump over us and do a sweet...

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Ep 122 - Sky Burglars, Time Bandits, & Movie Stars from 2016-09-07T11:53:49

This week we talk rules, rules and a guy that broke all the rules. Tim tells us about a movie, Spencer tells us who should be going home early and Matt notices some brakes. Enjoy your Vuelta res...

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Ep 121 - French Kryptonite from 2016-08-30T18:58:33

This week Tim (the Bad Boy of monorails) Hayes talks instagram, Spencer justifies his clothing choices and Matt eats a pizza. We talk about how excting the Vuelta is and justify our Valverde lov...

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Ep 120 - Skills, Drills, & A Vegan Brotherhood from 2016-08-24T02:41:33

This week we discuss what might have been (SAGAN), what was (GWEN) and what soon will be (CX). Plus Tim’s sound board gets some reviews, Spencer tells of learning to chill and Tim hits a old man...

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Ep 119 - It's Lit from 2016-08-16T13:57:14

We didn’t start the fire. We promise. But with all the hot cycling action from Rio it was only a matter of time before fire broke out.

Peter Sagan is crushing dreams, Todd Wells is showin...

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Ep 118 - Considerable Athletes Of Rio from 2016-08-09T15:11:33

This week two of us get very excited talking about the Olympic road races, one of us not so much. We talk about two different vegan foods, our favorite national kits and a podium horse on wheels...

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Ep 117 - Silly Season: Olympic Moose Poop Edition from 2016-08-03T11:55:58

It’s Silly Season, the time of year when all the strange pulls and helpful attacks of the Tour are explained. We debate a lot about money on this weeks episode. How much should a local race cost...

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Ep 116 - Leaving The Light On For You from 2016-07-26T17:45:26

This week we are in post-Tour crisis mode questioning all the time and attention possibly wasted? We can't decide whether this was a good, great, or just boring tour. Whether Froome is a Robot, ...

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Ep. 115 - All Downhill From Here from 2016-07-19T06:08:46

The third week of the tour is upon us and that means it this is the high point of cycling excitement for the year. No amount of USA Cycling drama or dispatches from The Klein Corner will make it...

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Ep 114 - The Bling In The Morning Show from 2016-07-15T16:32:14

Did you all know that the Tour De France had started? How come nobody told us? If we’d known we would have gotten this episode out sooner but now we’re playing catch up.

So in order of im...

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Ep 113 - The Band Is Back Together from 2016-07-06T03:12:08

This week is a rare beast, we are all in one place at one time! On a rare vacation in East Burke, Vermont we still managed to take time out of our trip to bring you all the news we saw fit to sh...

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Ep 112 - Half Of Two Thirds from 2016-06-30T03:15:30

Some of our best laid plans were derailed by sudden work trips and LittleGuy's neighbors changing the WiFi password, so we have a bit of an abbreviated episode. But it's still packed with 2/3's ...

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Ep. 111 - The Look. from 2016-06-21T04:29:57

This week we learn about someone’s latest attempt to ruin cycling, talk Switzerland and Colombia and learn all about the environmental destruction caused by amazing mtb frames. Enjoy


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Ep. 110 - Luke Warm from 2016-06-15T00:31:31

This week we grind our gears into the feeding frenzy that is the Dirty Kanza controversy, we ride down memory lane, and we try out some new pronunciations for a French race. Plus a very special ...

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Ep 109 - DAN CRAVEN from 2016-06-08T02:06:06

This week we realize one of the original founding goals of the SRP and interview Dan Craven. Dan was in the U.S. to race Philly this past weekend with hisListen

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Ep 108 - American Cycling: Never Gonna Give You Up from 2016-06-02T12:09:40

This week we wrap the Giro, pay our Velogames debt and read Spencer’s paragraphs, and of course, we cover all of American cycling. You also get a sneak peek into our upcoming secret interview wi...

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Ep 107 - A Peugot & a Summer Sausage from 2016-05-25T01:39:50

Don’t adjust your podcast dial, this is not a test. You are about to listen to the 107th episode of the slow ride podcast. Even if it sounds like it might be the 106th episode trust us its not. ...

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Ep 106 - Licensed To Sandbag from 2016-05-17T15:17:32

After weeks and weeks of phone calls and emails Tim finally gives in and buys a racing license directly from Derek Bouchard-Hall. Derek was also nice enough to spend a few minutes with Tim discu...

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Ep 105 - The Minnesota Way from 2016-05-10T12:21:56

This week we learn a new and improved way to kick the podium bike habit once and for all. With no pesky side affects or weight gain. We learn the proper pronunciation of Gila and try and figure ...

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Ep. 104 - Shuffling Madness from 2016-05-04T22:11

This week British cycling implodes,Tommy V saves humanity and the GIRO is nigh. We pick our Giro favs and dig deep into the Redhook crit drama. Plus Littleguy finds the greatest tape collection ...

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Ep. 103 - The French Batman from 2016-04-27T03:05:49

Who do you think is the french batman? Rolland? Gallopin?
Barguil? Hinault? Can’t be Bernard, he’s already a badger. What
kind of super man could have two animal alter egos? That's crazy...

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Ep. 102 - Triple Tandem from 2016-04-19T14:54:09

This weeks episode may sound like a greatest hits but we assure you its 100% new talk about the same things we always discuss. 


We talk a little Amstel and Tro Bro Leon, and then tack...

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Ep. 101 - Old And In The Way from 2016-04-12T15:26:51

This week we discuss the two Old men that got in the way at Paris-Roubaix stealing the podium from Ian and Sep. Like aListen

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Ep 100 - Our First Century from 2016-04-05T12:02:06

Our 100th episode is packed with all the classic Slow Ride bits you’ve come to know and love. Try and spot them all for a chance to win NOthing. Plus we talk Flanders, Snuffle, double rainbows s...

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Ep. 99 - Bummerville from 2016-03-29T11:49:21

This week we talk about the recent deaths of Antoine Demoitie and Daan Myngheer. We debate if going solo 30k out at Ghent is stupid or brilliant. We drop a bombshell about our favorite American....

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Ep 98 - The Scarponi Bridge from 2016-03-23T02:23:50

Take a heaping portion of MSR, a little strava, a memorial bridge, add a dash of rumor and what do you get??? Our 98th episode! 


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Ep 97 - The Ghost Of Floyd Landis from 2016-03-15T12:11:52

This week we talk Tirreno,Paris-Nice and how cancelled stages create better racing. Was TJ cold? Who will win Milan Sanremo?


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Ep 96 - Short Attention Span from 2016-03-08T12:43:20

This week we talk Strada, Paris-Nice and why we love/hate that Tirreno is happening concurrently. Tim talks fatbike idols, Spencer tells of a positive interaction with the police and Matt sees a...

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Ep. 95 - REAL RACING from 2016-02-29T22:42

This week the Real racing finally started. We start with not one, but two mini classics, a bunch of mystery French and Italian races and Evelyn Stevens crushing of the hour record. Plus we talk abo...

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Ep 94 - Pitchers:Catchers Report from 2016-02-22T22:15:16

This week we discuss some bike racing and talk a lot of MN Twins. Who played second base? We don't know. Why the hell couldn’t the 94 Twins win? We don’t know. But we do know bikes. We talk ride et...

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Ep 93 - Undercover Sluggo's from 2016-02-16T07:12

This week we send Tim deep undercover at Sluggo’s to get all the dirt on Stephen Hyde. He didn’t really dig up much but the seitan was delicious.

We answer some listener emails and solve ...

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Ep. 92 - Mechanical Doping Is Real from 2016-01-31T21:36

Move over blood boosters. Step aside pain killers, cause poppa’s got a brand new bag…..full of motors. This weeks episode is a little faster then usual on the climbs. But we are still just as slow ...

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Ep. 91 - Beyond The COBO Dome from 2016-01-25T22:30

This week we talk crashes and “bike racing”. Tim tries to tell us that Australia is all one big post apocalyptic hellscape. Spencer makes some strange and unlikely cx worlds pick’s while Carlos Sas...

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Ep 90 - Double TNT from 2016-01-19T23:54:17

Get ready for the most explosive slowride episode ever!! More bang for your buck. More pow for your wow. More cx then road. More innuendo then fact.

Also we talk about track cycling.

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Ep 89 Scottish Tea Time from 2016-01-12T20:33:20

Our historic 89th episode! This week we talk to our very rich and old buddy Thaddius about the national cx championships.Did the parking ruin his grass? Will he invite us back to race again at his ...

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Ep. 88.5 - The Future of Parking from 2016-01-05T23:12:18

COURT IS IN SESSION! Get ready for our amazing second attempt at this episode. 100% better then the first attempt and still only 88.5 calories.

Will the nationals be a parking disaster? ...

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Ep 87.5 - World Tour Solutions from 2015-12-26T16:51:22

This week we solve the ASO UCI mess and critique
all the new team kits. What’s our favorite?

Tim also begs for a new team.

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Ep. 86 - USA Cycling President Derek Bouchard-Hall from 2015-12-14T22:36

This week we try and ask USA Cycling President Derek Bouchard-Hall the serious important questions you have demanded. Does it work? Only one way to find out.

Oh, we address #podiumbikes.

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Ep 85 - Everyone’s a Taker from 2015-12-09T22:54:18

This week we celebrate the season of giving by taking, or at least Tim does. We talk about powerful numbers, Mapei kit dreams and cx cx cx cx. Enjoy!

Tune in next week for our probably ama...

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Ep 84 - Fatball Ringer from 2015-12-01T08:39:20

Holy hell did everything go wrong with this one. Lg’s microphone didn’t work, then Tim couldn’t record himself and finally Spencer got hit with the free programming curse. But we pushed through the...

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Ep 83 - Bugles and Funyuns from 2015-11-23T22:48

SVEN SVEN SVEN. Mn state cx championships. Sven Sven Sven. Stars and Stripes kit options and other cool stuff.

We need questions for usac president Derek Bouchard-Hall. Email, tweet or jus...

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Ep 82 - Dove Of Excitement from 2015-11-17T06:48:21

Podiums Podiums Podiums. You want them and we’ve got them. We make our case for why new USA Cycling president Derek Bouchard-Hall should come on the podcast and answer the tuff questions, like pick...

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Ep 81 - Corgi Gate from 2015-11-09T23:03

Holy crap we are back and we’ve got a new favorite racer.They have a very unique dismount technique (Not drive side or step thru). Plus all the cx world has been turned upside down with some big up...

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Ep 80 - Good Luck Canada from 2015-10-26T22:42

Is that Canada? That? OK.

Since we neither won the Canadian elections or Canadian cyclocross nationals we made you this little podcast. But don’t think for a second that we are gonna stop ...

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Ep 79 - Vote Slow Ride from 2015-10-19T22:33

Oh Canada. Its time again for our frozen neighbors to the north to vote and we’d like you to take some time and consider the Slow Ride platform. Low prices, small podiums and HUGE podium buckets. W...

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Ep 78 - Fly in the Wine from 2015-10-13T06:27:19

This week we discuss our excitement/fear about the coming Lance bio-pic. We also recast the film with a more realistic cast. Spencer starts a cx race on the front row, Littleguy gets lapped and Tim...

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Ep 77 - Decompression from 2015-10-07T06:33

This week we recap the worlds and give you some exclusive interviews with the stars of road cycling. Tim is deep undercover this week infiltrating a secret compression sock smuggling organization. ...

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Ep 76 - LIVE! In RVA! from 2015-09-28T22:54:20

Live in Richmond VA at the Coalition Theater, Sept 25th, 2015. ZOMG!

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Ep 75 - Normalized power from 2015-09-22T07:33:20

You’ve got training questions? You’ve come to the wrong place. But if you want to hear us finally all agree that crossvegas kinda suck, discover what it takes to do “real journalism” and kind of so...

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Ep 74 - Richmond Bound from 2015-09-15T19:39:21

After three weeks of funny faces and strange hand slings Aru is your Vuelta champion. Much like the third grand tour of the year this weeks podcast is unexpectedly amazing. Some might even call it ...

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Ep. 73 - The 6th Man? from 2015-09-07T22:06

This week we dig deep into the question that is haunting American cycling. We talk about how amazing the Vuelta has become and disagree about where and when people should drink water

Don’t...

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Ep. 72 - Wednesday Night Watergate from 2015-09-01T22:51

Welcome back!

This week we go hard on waterbottles in cyclocross, #16thPlace, Richmond 2015 and our liveshow (TICKETS ON SALE NOW!), and we visit the Velogames standings. But all that pal...

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Ep 71 - Thaddius Bellweather from 2015-08-24T23:03:19

Our phone lines have not bought the fresh take on the show we expected after letting Tim go a few weeks ago. So, we've stopped experimenting, and brought on an All-New thrid host. We think the chem...

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Ep 70 - Froome The Bell Tolls from 2015-08-17T23:09:21

Ep 70 - Froome The Bell Tolls

La Vuelta, Bells, Greenways, and more! All your favorite cycling news 100% Tim-free again! Yesssssss.

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Ep. 69 - #Cyclepalooza from 2015-08-10T22:30:21

Come for the bands stay for the good vibes. This weeks show is all kinds of crazy. We try a new format and maybe pull it off. But with all the innovation and disruption we find time to talk Vuelta ...

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Ep 67 - Poor Form, Protests, and Babies from 2015-07-28T07:24

We are so proud of all the Tour finishers. Especially that nice young boy with the glass hand. Feels like 2013 all over again, but with a splash of 2004.
We break it all down and tell you what...

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Ep. 66 - Free Froome from 2015-07-20T22:12

This week we talk 98% tour and 2% mountain biking. Should Froome be trusted? Does Sagan have pine tar on his tires? Is TJ going to make the podium? Who really caused the Thomas crash? We will tell ...

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Ep 65 - Roadies vs MTBrs from 2015-07-12T22:21:17

Ep 65 - Roadies vs MTBrs

This week we talk TDF and Boston Rebellion Pro XCT, and we make some startling discoveries about Mountian Bikers!

Hold on to your hats, because this week ...

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Ep - 64 Tour Weasels from 2015-07-09T21:15

For any true cycling fan, July is all about one thing: Gnar Weasels.
But since all the worlds top cyclists are in France at the moment, we will talk about that too.

Sorry about the lat...

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Ep. 63 - The 4th American from 2015-06-29T22:27

This week we’ve got all of Tim’s tour team secrets finally out in the open. We also tell you who the 4 American’s are and which of them will be the best placed. Plus all the hard hitting investigat...

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Ep. 62 - The Dutch Oven from 2015-06-24T19:09:17

This week we talk TDF predictions, NVGP/NSGP and the future of American bike racing, and how to lose $700 real quickly on a casual bike ride. Oh, and of course the giant Dutch elephant in the room....

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Ep. 61 - Dauphine Match Of The Century from 2015-06-15T23:45

This week we throw off the chains and coast free. Tim gets a new microphone. Who‘s on form for the Tour and who has peaked to soon? Please tell us if you know cause we have no idea. All we know is ...

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Ep 60 - The Hour and Philly and Adam Myerson from 2015-06-10T01:48

The Hour Record was broken by a beardless Wiggo and Adam Myerson raced his last Philly International. The best episode ever? Probably, since one person was particular was missing.

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Ep 59 - Climbing Like A Bird from 2015-05-31T22:21

With the first grand tour of the season in the books we take a look back at all the great action. While some people may be thinking of the triple, we stay sane and debate whether Bert can do the do...

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Ep. 58 - Who Is The Most Popular Cyclist In The US from 2015-05-25T22:54

If that’s not Aussie mate ship them what is?. Who doesn’t need a little snack toward the end of a stage? This week we talk US national champs, popular cyclists and what’s the going rate for angloph...

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Ep 57 - Doing Chores from 2015-05-19T07:48

We had no idea what to call this weeks episode so we called it everything at once.With the crazy first week of the Giro behind us and the surprisingly entertaining TOC done we can finally get so...

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Ep. 56 - Inside Job from 2015-05-11T23:09

This week is full of Giro conspiracy theories. Like whats that guy doing with his fingers? Is that some sort of Italian sign for jumping in the middle of a sprint?

Its probably all just a...

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Ep 55 - Mapei Attack and Giro News from 2015-05-05T07:32

This is Vidman……hero to all.

This week Tim’s back and ready to properly pronounce all the Giro contenders names. Or maybe just give it a try as we preview our velogames Giro league and the...

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Ep. 54: - Tin Tin Turkey...no Tim from 2015-04-28T22:21

This week is a 100% Tim free zone. Congratulations Sara. But have no fear you still get the snark and rambing story that you wanted.

Spencer gets the inside Redhook scoop. We talk #16th p...

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Ep. 53 - Erik Saunders aka ERok aka The Juggernaut from 2015-04-20T23:21

This week: Eric Saunder, talks about everything: Tro-Bro Leon, Navigators, Ofoto, Enduro, László Bodrogi and that’s just the part I can remember. Lots of deep cuts on this one.

We’ve got ...

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Ep. 52 - The Gummy Bear Is Back from 2015-04-12T22:48

This week John Degenkolb wins Paris-Roubaix and all we want to do is talk about a guy who got 98th in the Basque country. Tim attacks alone in the forest? Spencer and Matt wake up too late and don’...

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Ep. 51 - The Six Monuments Of Bike Racing aka shim from 2015-04-06T22:30

This week we talk Flanders Flanders and more Flanders.Then a little Roubaix with a dash of Flanders.Then shimaNO and Flanders.Littleguy googles. More Flanders.Then Tim takes a stab at naming all si...

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Ep. 50 - Mo Racing from 2015-03-30T23:33

This week we talk pro cycling and pro retirement with Mo Bruno Roy. We learn who has chickens,who grew up with goats and about pumpkin carving futures. How much do those team USA skin suits cost? <...

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Ep. 49 - Motoring Off The Front from 2015-03-23T23:12

This week we talk all things Milan San-Remo. Tim likes the Poggio, Spencer likes the last 10k and Littleguy hates the rain jackets. We spot Pippo. A new 16th place champion is crowned. Help us find...

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Ep. 48 - wiki Myerson from 2015-03-17T23:51

This week we talk crits, cx and the good old days with a very special guest, Adam Myerson. Tim tells everyone how he won Adam’s friendship. Littleguy spills the beans on his secret sufferfest video...

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Ep. 47 - A Big Cycling CIRC Jerk from 2015-03-09T22:34

This week there is a lot to chew on with the release of the CIRC report from the UCI, but true fans of the podcast know that all we really care about is Dan Craven's (@danfromnam) early racing seas...

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Ep. 46 - Buckler Up from 2015-03-02T21:32

Get ready for a wild ride. This week we welcome Buckler Embrocation to the Slow Ride family. Tell you who really won Oomlop. Then we talk doping, then racing, then more doping. We get into the pros...

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Ep. 45 - "Real Racing" aka The Sausage Fest from 2015-02-23T21:59

This weeks episode has more pop then a 13 year old’s birthday party. Who will win the TOUR? When does the season start? Why should you care who gets 16th at the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad?

The...

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Ep. 44 - Cycling News To Sigh About from 2015-02-18T21:34

This week we wonder what Spencer would say……ugh….. Is he in a snow drift?

Littleguy tries to ignore a certain Mr. Lance Armstrong away and Tim nerds out on the hour record. Will someone r...

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Doc Hollywood Special Report from 2015-02-15T18:04

The Doc Hollywood Invitational is a free ride based out of Micanopy, Florida. It is named after the greatest movie ever filmed in North Central Florida. The ride started when Tim decided to bring a...

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Ep. 43 - Steel Workers Union Local 853 from 2015-02-09T22:02

This week you get 100% more jokes for your slow ride buck. Old man Hayes tells those bike messengers to get off his lawn and back in the bars. Road racers attempting to get organized with the tough...

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Ep. 42 - How The Swap Was One from 2015-02-02T23:00

This week our hosts reveal the BEST bike swap tips ever! Then delve into CX Worlds, the sadfaces on the podium, the youngsters mixing it up, and the #BORINGNESS of the men’s race and then move on t...

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Ep. 41 - Snubfest 2015: Who Would You Invite To Yo from 2015-01-27T06:57

This week we’ve got the whole gang back together for a classic episode. We learn all about legit single speed racing, who should get invited to which race and why having your bike in the World Tour...

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Ep. 40 - Our second best guest ever!* from 2015-01-19T23:18

This week we were joined by @resultsboy himself, Colin Reuter. We grilled him about #treepeople, USAC Shenanigans, and of course this piece and this other piece that he wrote after the botched 2014...

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Ep. 39 - Tree People Won Cyclocross Nationals from 2015-01-12T21:51

This weeks episode is primarily focus on how weird Austin kept it for #CXNats, but also includes some great euro-cycling updates, kit discussions, and embarrassing realization by Spencer that he do...

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Ep. 38 - Nationals, Wizards, Weird Bowling and Bic from 2015-01-06T23:19

Wizards

LG at 42

Weird Bowling

The most important Nationals

Tim’s 2015 crit debut

Race radios

Helen Wyman

Much, much more…

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Ep. 37 - Do The Legwarmers Match The Kit? from 2014-12-23T16:41

It’s a doping Christmas miracle. If your looking for a doping excuse we’ve got you covered. Also more fashion advice from the experts on this week’s episode.

-Hour records

-CX sk...

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Ep. 36 - Ep - 36- ZOMG! Holiday Awards Show! from 2014-12-15T23:05

This week is our Year End Awards Show! Listen to see not just who gets it wrong, but who gets it the most wrong. (Hint: it’s Tim).

Categories include (but not limited to):

- Most ...

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Ep. 35 - Rasberry Brevet- Matt Roy Joins The Podca from 2014-12-08T23:55

This week we welcome our very first guest to the show! Join us as we try not to freak out about Mo Bruno Roy’s husband joining the show to talk about being a pro race mechanic, pro pits in cyclocro...

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Ep. 34 - The Falcon of Providence from 2014-12-01T22:46

This week we play catch up on the news and happening in pro cycling, dumpster diving, and of course check in on LittleGuy's plan to tackle the MN Cross State record. As well as review the new pro t...

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Ep. 33 - Jingle CX, Endorsements and Little Guy's from 2014-11-17T16:56

This week was surprisingly coherent and we think you will really enjoy it! We talk about bikes, bike racing, how to destroy Fat Bike Radio, and we discover some deep seated anger in Littleguy about...

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Ep. 32 - 'Warm-up's, Call-ups, & Littleguy's Tell from 2014-11-10T17:26

We made a major discovery in this weeks podcast, and stumbled upon Littleguy’s fatal flaw. We also got down to brass tacks about call-ups, warm-ups and twitter big-up’s. We received some reader mai...

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Ep. 31 - $40 Cyclocross, SVENMESS, and "Pro Only" from 2014-11-03T18:39

This weeks episode is a special one. We’ve filled it full of pro tips and life lessons for beginners and veterans alike! Join us on a smooth silky journey into the world of cycling. But not the bor...

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Ep. 30 - #podiumbucket from 2014-10-27T17:00

Welcome to episode 30! Defying conventional wisdom, we are back this week with some discussion of actual bike racing related topics! We also talk facial hair, debate what’s ruining cycling this wee...

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Ep. 29 - Answering the tough questions from 2014-10-20T17:04

This week our trio of hosts take on the tough questions in cycling, and learn a little something about each other in the process. This week features Reader Mail, Yahoo Answers!, titanium bicycles, ...

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Ep. 28 - Getting Into Gear from 2014-10-13T16:40

On this weeks podcast we do a whole lot of Search Engine Optimization by discussing things like Klein bicycles, vintage cars, Oleg Tinkov, Leadville 100, our best race travel tips, and tacos. Hmmm....

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Episode 27: What Really Grinds Our Gears! from 2014-10-05T16:37:39

Welcome to the latest episode of The Slow Ride Podcast! This week we go all TMZ on the world of cycling and let you know what you can do to stay ahead of the curve, what's hot (and what's not), and...

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Ep. 26 - Back In Business. from 2014-09-23T19:30:53

After a week off for a needed break, (definitely not because we forgot to hit record on the podcasting machine last week), and better than ever!

Or possibly the same as ever.

Anyw...

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Ep. 25: CATFIGHT! The argument episode. from 2014-09-07T19:38:20

This episode features some, uh, “healthy debate” about cycling and cycling culture. Our hosts accuse one another of being wrong, flip-flopping, and of not deserving it! Watch out!

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Ep. 24: Myth Busters from 2014-09-01T22:05:24

This week we make or break all the myths surrounding cycling culture! Well, maybe not ALL of them, but definitely the biggest CX myths you've heard, and we also shatter some myths about bike messen...

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Ep. 23: Louisville. The Next Myerson. French Cinem from 2014-08-25T11:15:17

Hello and welcome to The Slow Ride Podcast! This week on the show, Tim talks aircraft carriers and basks in his own glory, LittleGuy discusses French movies and Japanese pedals, and Spencer drones ...

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Ep. 22: The Vuelta of Cyclocross Boredom from 2014-08-18T22:36:36

Send in the choppers! The season is getting real!

Welcome to the 22nd episode of the podcast, and thanks to all of you that made your way here through some random and strange google search...

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Ep. 21: The Now We Can Drink Episode from 2014-08-11T07:24:32

Hot off the presses, and our hosts are all a bit discombobulated this week. Spencer is destroyed from doing bicycle acrobatics all weekend, Tim had his famous pain face on in south florida, and Lit...

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Ep. 20: The #Controversy Episode from 2014-08-04T22:42:47

Thanks for joining us for the 20th episode of The Slow Ride Podcast! This week is the highly controversial #Controversy Episode in which we discuss and dissect some of the more controversial topic ...

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Ep. 19: Sacrebleu! Tour wrap! from 2014-07-27T23:24:43

This week we (finally) wrap up the Tour Of France coverage, and look back at the best and worst moments of the race.

We will also check in on the final result of our Fantasy League, and th...

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Ep. 18 - Le Tour de Forever! Yes, it's still going from 2014-07-21T22:36:35

This week we continue to drone on about the world’s biggest bike race, but we spice things up a bit with talk of campers, bowel movements, Sagan's fashion, and French cycling!

We also ge...

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Ep. 17: SPOILER ALERT. Le Tour Part Deux. from 2014-07-13T23:30:35

As we move into the second week of Le Tour, The Slow Ride Podcast tackles some of the biggest moments of drama from the first stages of the race with our vertically compliant (yet laterally stiff!)...

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Ep. 16: Le Tour de France avec The Slow Ride. from 2014-07-06T23:45:36

This week is all about the greatest show on earth, the Tour Of France! Don't worry, we will get back to talk of gravel grinding soon enough, but for now we go in-depth with analysis on the most mea...

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Ep. 15: Wait, Contador Is The Good Guy? from 2014-06-30T12:54:34

The tour is coming! In this episode we analyze the best of the week and worst of the week in cycling, and we break down everything you need to know about the favorites in our amazingly insightful T...

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Ep. 14: The World Cup of Bicycling Edition from 2014-06-26T00:09:36

The FIFA World Cup has arrived and the similarities to cycling are numerous. The shady governing organization, the whining Italian National Team, the haircuts and the complete absence of Scandinavi...

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Ep. 13: The Amateur Inhaler Edition from 2014-06-16T23:27:41

Pull out the inhaler, because you are going to need help to keep up. This week we take a look at bike lanes, inhalers, the Grey Wolf, domestic pro bike racing (it exists), and what is the deal with...

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Ep. 12: Hey Mr. Sandbagger, Don't.. from 2014-06-09T22:57:32

The twelfth episode of the Slow Ride podcast barely mentions professional bike racing, and focuses on everything that is awesome about folding bikes, sidewalk surfing and the stain that is local sa...

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Ep. 11: The Stupidest Things. from 2014-06-03T23:15:55

Let's be honest. We have all done stupid things on bicycles. Lot's of times you don't want anyone to know, but all too often you are surrounded by your closest friends who will never let you forget...

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Ep. 10: We Are All Messengers Again from 2014-05-27T22:24:35

As summer heats up and the world of bikes is brighter than ever. The Super Rookie is back delivering packages and Spencer is off to Mexico City to race at the Messenger World Championships. The Lit...

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Ep. 9: Best. Worst. Cars to Avoid. from 2014-05-19T22:51:32

The Giro Fantasy League is heating up, Little Guy raced with 1300 people at a free gravel road race and Tim loves it when other people make embarrassing mistakes, but all of that pails in compariso...

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Ep. 8: Giro. Dewey. Merckx. Hating. from 2014-05-12T22:51:34

The best and the worst in the week of cycling are covered with extra attention paid to Spencer’s propensity to be the worst person around and Tim’s mancrush on disgraced amateur cyclists. We then h...

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Ep. 7: Down With Cali Up With Italy from 2014-05-05T22:15:39

The Tour of California is coming, but we don’t care. The Giro is here and it is all the rage. Our #protip of the week is to always ride your bike with someone else so you have a witness of the awes...

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Ep. 6: Pro Gravel Racers. Cobra. from 2014-04-30T23:09:38

Catch up on the best and worst in cycling for the last week of April 2014. In this week's episode we decide to not use the term Gravel Grinder, discuss Ricardo Ricco's favorite things and decide ou...

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Ep. 5 - Bro Race. Little 500. Roul from 2014-04-21T21:42:39

A little known French race called Tro-Bro Leon, the Little 500 and a fun commute to work all top the list for the best things in cycling, but can they be outdone by the worst things in cycling incl...

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Ep. 4 - Roo Bay. Flats. Pirate Feed from 2014-04-14T23:42:33

On the last episode Spencer and the Little Guy declared Paris-Roubaix the greatest bicycle race in the world. Were they disappointed with the 2014 edition? Meanwhile, flat tires ruin all things bic...

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Tour de Flanders - Poor Marketing T from 2014-04-06T17:54:30

The Tour de Flanders did not disappoint and a small company in California made a huge mistake and is paying the price in the online cycling world.

Aero-helmets, pedals and used cycling sho...

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Episode Two 4/3/2014 from 2014-04-03T09:01:41

Welcome back to a brand new episode of The Slow Ride Podcast!
This week, as usual, our hosts dissect the very best and worst in cycling for the week. We also take a special in-depth look at the...

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
The Slow Ride Podcast Ep. 1 3/23/14 from 2014-03-23T20:33:36

Welcome to the first edition of the Slow Ride Podcast!
On this week’s edition of the podcast we discuss the best and worst in the world of bikes and take on an important question from the Littl...

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The Slow Ride: A Cycling Podcast
Slow Ride Trial Episode from 2014-03-21T14:24:33

Squeaky Wheel Episode One.mp3

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