Evan Hartig won the 2017 Collegiate National Criterium Championships and envisioned a life living in Europe racing bikes. In 2022 that dream faded as he was released from his team and was left to decide what to do with the rest of his life. While riding bikes are still an important part of his life, it's not where he earns his keep, Working part time in a bike shop and back at school, he openly discusses finding a life of balance, and the challenges doing so as a professional cyclist. Please consider supporting Bike Talk with Dave by rating, reviewing and sharing on your favorite podcast platform. We'd invite you to support the show financially at www.buymeacoffee.com or on Venmo @David-Mable. You'll receive a Bike Talk with Dave sticker! Bike Talk with Dave is supported by Chain and Spoke Coffee. Order your favorite flavor at www.chainandspoke.com. The Chain and Spoke retail location is open now in Des Moines, Iowa featuring great coffee, bikes and the new Bike Talk with Dave Studio! Bikeiowa.com is the online host of Bike Talk with Dave. Get your event listed on the extensive ride and race calendar for free! Create an account and add and edit your event to reach thousands of cyclists.Follow Bike Talk with Dave on Instagram and Facebook so you don't miss any of the fun, and you can now find every episode, streamable on your computer at www.biketalk.bike.