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Tornado sirens, Spanish artisanal cheese, and bourbon business headlines sound like three different shows, but that’s a normal ride for us. We start with road-style storytelling and conference chaos, including the legendary tale of a family raising chickens and learning the hard way that “Jennifer” is not the sweet hen everyone expected.
Then we bring the community into the conversation with Listener Spotlight, where you send guesses through our fan mail link and we read and play your messages. This round’s clues lead straight to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and we break down the history, the beer references, and the pop-culture breadcrumbs that made so many of you nail it. We also welcome new listeners from around the world and talk about how these small touchpoints keep a cycling podcast feeling personal.
From there, we shift into leisure news: a viral cycling story from Fort Scott, Kansas, a free bike share program, and bourbon whiskey updates that matter to anyone who likes a post-ride pour. We talk Four Roses, Sazerac, Brown-Forman, and what a cooling whiskey market could mean for prices and availability. Finally, we tell the full story of meeting a high-energy Spanish cheese maker at a reunion dinner, tasting sheep milk and goat milk cheeses, and getting evacuated to a bathroom twice as a tornado moves through the area, which leads to a surprisingly useful comparison between cheese aging and whiskey aging.
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Adam and Michael’s friendship has grown through years of shared miles, challenges, and laughter on the bike. Their passion for cycling has carried them through life’s twists and turns, creating a bond full of stories, jokes, and unforgettable rides. In their podcast, they bring that same spirit to the mic—sharing adventures, trading banter, and welcoming listeners into their cycling community. Whether tackling steep climbs or cruising open roads, their conversations capture the fun, friendship, and freedom that cycling brings. Tune in for stories that celebrate the ride and the camaraderie that makes it unforgettable.
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