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Episode 113 - TdFF, MTB Tire Showdown at SBTGRVL, Healing4Howie, and AMA

What up party people. We’ve got the full crew back in the studio again and Tyler even got himself a new mic so you can hopefully hear him better even when Dizzle is talking over everyone. We’re talking Tour de France Femmes, the emergence of mountain bike tires on the gravel scene with Keegan dominating SBTGRVL, we send all of our get well wishes to crowd favorite Howard Grotts who suffered some severe injuries after a wicked crash during the final stage of Breck Epic over the weekend, and then get into some rapid fire “ask me anything” listener questions.

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Summary

In this conversation, the hosts discuss the Tour de France Femmes and the performance of the SD Works team. They also talk about the Steamboat gravel race and Keegan Swenson's victory on mountain bike tires. The conversation takes a somber turn as they discuss Howie Grotts' serious crash at the Breck Epic. The conversation revolves around the recent Dust Bowl race in Iowa and the experiences of the participants. The main themes include the race itself, the competition, the course, and the enjoyment of racing. The conversation also touches on topics like Christian Blumenfeld, tires, and Project Echelon. The participants discuss their own experiences, share anecdotes, and express their opinions. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss various topics including the lack of mountains in Iowa, Dylan's potential participation in Gravel Worlds, the best training tires for road riding, the idea of having a training bike and a race bike, and the confusion between Gravel Worlds and UCI Worlds. They also touch on the possibility of Scott riding Alpe d'Huez in under an hour, drug testing in cycling, and the future of their cycling careers. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss various topics including getting sick at a birthday party, racing cyclocross, retiring from road racing, and estimating the income of top lifetime Grand Prix riders. They also touch on the importance of tire selection and the possibility of doing backflips. The conversation is light-hearted and filled with banter. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the financial aspects of professional cycling, overcoming fear after a crash, and Dylan's love for his Conti Race King tires. They also mention the new Silca products, including the speed chip and endurance chip. The conversation ends with a humorous discussion about using the crockpotinator for cooking and the potential for a mega product that combines all the different wax blends.

Keywords

Tour de France Femmes, SD Works, Steamboat gravel race, Keegan Swenson, mountain bike tires, Howie Grotts, crash, Breck Epic, Dust Bowl, race, competition, course, Christian Blumenfeld, tires, Project Echelon, mountains, Iowa, Gravel Worlds, training tires, road riding, training bike, race bike, Alpe d'Huez, drug testing, cycling careers, sickness, birthday party, cyclocross, retirement, income estimation, tire selection, backflips, professional cycling, finances, fear after a crash, Conti Race King tires, Silca products, speed chip, endurance chip, crockpotinator, wax blends

Takeaways

• The SD Works team faced drama and controversy during the Tour de France Femmes.
• Keegan Swenson's victory at the Steamboat gravel race on mountain bike tires highlights the potential shift in tire choice for gravel racing.
• Howie Grotts' serious crash at the Breck Epic is a reminder of the risks involved in competitive cycling. The Dust Bowl race in Iowa was a recent topic of discussion
• The participants share their experiences and anecdotes from the race
• The conversation touches on the importance of tires in racing
• Project Echelon and Christian Blumenfeld are mentioned in the conversation Iowa does not have mountains, just hills.
• The hosts discuss the best training tires for road riding, with Dylan recommending GP 5000 and Scott preferring Gator Skin.
• Having a separate training bike and race bike can be beneficial to preserve expensive parts on the race bike.
• There is confusion between Gravel Worlds and UCI Worlds, and the hosts suggest changing the name of one of them to avoid confusion.
• Scott is unsure if he could ride Alpe d'Huez in under an hour.
• The hosts discuss the possibility of drug testing in cycling and the need for fair competition.
• Dylan and Scott joke about their future in cycling and the potential for taking up other hobbies.
• The hosts reflect on their recent experiences watching race recaps and attending a birthday party. Getting sick at social gatherings is a common occurrence, especially during flu seasons.
• Retirement from professional racing often leads to a transition into other aspects of the sport, such as coaching or spectating.
• The income of top lifetime Grand Prix riders can vary greatly, with the top earners making significantly more than the rest.
• Tire selection is an important consideration for gravel riders, and the Vittoria Corsa and Peyote are mentioned as potential options.
• Backflips on a bike require skill and practice, and trampolines can be a good training tool. Professional cyclists face financial challenges, including expenses for training, travel, and equipment.
• Overcoming fear after a crash requires gradually getting back into the activity and accepting that fear is normal.
• Dylan has a strong attachment to his Conti Race King tires and finds them soothing.
• The hosts discuss the new Silca speed chip and endurance chip, as well as the potential for a mega product that combines all the different wax blends.
• They joke about using the crockpotinator for cooking and the potential for high prices if the Conti Race King tires were to be discontinued.

Titles

• The Serious Consequences of Cycling Crashes
• The Rise of Mountain Bike Tires in Gravel Racing Enjoying the Thrill of Racing
• The Significance of Tires in Racing No Mountains in Iowa
• Drug Testing in Cycling Attempting Backflips on a Bike
• Getting Sick at Social Gatherings Overcoming Fear After a Crash
• Dylan's Love for Conti Race King Tires

Sound Bites

• "The most exciting finish to a grand tour I've ever seen."
• "Gravel tires are officially on the decline."
• "It sounds like it's, I don't know. I heard people talking about how like, how he might not even come back to mountain biking, like that might be it for him."
• "What'd you win?"
• "We were the only two that had arrow bars"
• "He yelled, 'Hail Mary'"
• "Oh my gosh, like there it is, it's right there."
• "Tusted by Drew, wow."
• "Because I sell training plans on there. This is how we transition into an advertisement about my training plans."
• "I might've gotten sick at Deanna's birthday party."
• "Is masters really an age category or is it like a lifestyle category?"
• "I don't think that I'll ever race a master's race."
• "Yeah, you're making more money than half the guys in the top 10."
• "How do you overcome fear after a crash?"
• "In Portugal, yeah, the first day I like flew into a ditch."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Tour de France Femmes

05:38 Exciting Finish at the Steamboat Gravel Race

13:09 The Shift to Mountain Bike Tires in Gravel Racing

19:13 The Serious Consequences of Cycling Crashes

22:33 The Dust Bowl Race: Experiences and Anecdotes

23:05 The Significance of Tires in Racing

25:30 Project Echelon and Christian Blumenfeld

29:34 Enjoying the Thrill of Racing

39:37 No Mountains in Iowa

42:11 Training Plans and Sponsorship

43:15 The Best Training Tires for Road Riding

44:23 Training Bike vs. Race Bike

50:18 The Confusion Between Gravel Worlds and UCI Worlds

51:19 Scott's Alpe d'Huez Challenge

53:19 Drug Testing in Cycling

55:02 The Future of Cycling Careers

55:32 Race Recaps and Birthday Parties

55:56 Getting Sick and Social Gatherings

57:14 Transitioning from Racing to Retirement

58:31 The Age Category of Masters Racing

01:01:06 The Challenge of Racing at an Older Age

01:05:27 Attempting Backflips on a Bike

01:10:01 The Financial Realities of Professional Cycling

01:11:18 Overcoming Fear After a Crash

01:17:35 Dylan's Love for Conti Race King Tires

01:19:28 Introducing the Silca Speed Chip and Endurance Chip

01:23:02 The Potential for a Mega Product and High Prices