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The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 106 We're Back!Frank Truong and Meredith Willis head up this new season of the podcast. We're bringing new segments including pupdates and have a list of Echelon community, instructors, and team members a mile long to interview.This episode reminds you a little bit about who we are (Frank & Mere) and why we're doing this (we're mad for all things Echelon). Many thanks to Sheldon Young for re-recording our amazing theme song that he wrote, played, and sang and to Abe Kelledjian for helping us get up and running and assisting...2025-02-1743 min
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE105 - Meredith and Abe - June 24, 2024Recorded June 20, 2024
***NOTE: The s-bomb is dropped a couple of times during this episode***
Welcome to the last episode before our summer hiatus! The podcast will resume September 2nd, 2024.
In this episode......
[0:45] Meredith's bidding doers
[4:00] The 4th of July....in Canada, and, fireworks and sparklers
[10:00] Sharkside of the Moon and other things we're watching/have watched
[15:46] Echelon cruise and swimming with pigs
[16:27] Hockey update...or not
[17:10] Echelon news (upcoming rides)
[17:56] Abe gets a package in the mail
[27:38...2024-06-2452 min
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE104 - Meredith and Abe - June 17 2024Record date - June 14, 2024
Meredith is back from Italy and we start this episode with a recap of her amazing trip to Firenze (Florence)!
[9:19] - Abe recaps his year-end show
[13:15] - Highlight of Meredith's trip
[17:07] - Uncrustables; or as Abe called them, Unrustables
[22:11] - Abe does the Foster Threshold Tal kTest
[33:22] - Echelon News
[41:09] - Fun LB names
[47:10] - Shoutouts
[53:45] - Did You Know preamble
[55:23] - Actual Did You Know
2024-06-1759 min
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE103 - Matthew OgusRecorded May 30, 2024
Well, it's finally happened. The showdown you've all been waiting (maybe?) for! After weeks, nay months, of Abe calling his clock "institutional", Matthew Ogus joins the podcast to set the record straight. Will Abe get his comeuppance, or will there be "peace" between our conflicted Canadians? And what do cheese knives, horseradish, and Wapakoneta, Ohio, have to do with anything? Find out on this episode of the Bike That Goes Nowhere podcast!2024-06-101h 31
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE102 - Rick PiaeletIn this week's episode, we chat with Rick Pialet - a retired USAF and United Airlines pilot . Shortly after trading in his wings for spin shoes, Rick came face to face with a life changing event - long COVID. Meredith and Abe chat with Rick about this long road to recovery, and his experiences as a pilot.2024-06-031h 00
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE101 - Meredith and Abe - May 27, 2024Happy Memorial Day to our American friends!
In this episode, Meredith recaps her visit to The Flying Pig Bed 'n Breakfast*, and all the fun things she did while in Missouri. We have some cruise news, as well as our usual segments to round out this episode.
00:55 Meredith thinks she's a princess!
2:25 Meredith recaps her Missouri trip
7:59 Aquarium yoga
10:36 Watcha listenin' to?
14:40 Hillbilly Handfishin' (and yes - we googled it)
19:04 Color Guard, Harry Potter, and Meredith
22:23 Is Abe a robot?
24:06 Echelon...2024-05-2756 min
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE100 - Meredith, Abe, and 2 Special GuestsWelcome to this special 100th episode of the Bike That Goes Nowhere podcast! To help us celebrate this milestone, Alex Zelin (Hufflepuffle), and Kelli Quinn (Pig Mom) join us for some "pre-arranged by Meredith" shenanigans who is recording from the Flying Pig Bed and Breakfast in Missouri!
[3:15] Meet Hoss
[7:40] Who is going on the Margaritaville cruise?
[11:00] "Relics" - Antiquing with Alex, Kelli, and Meredith
[14:59] Putting our special guests to work
[15:37] Abe flips the tables on Meredith on the Q&A which includes questions like "Who would win in a...2024-05-201h 05
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE99 - Pam RosenbergRecorded May 9, 2024
This week, Meredith and Abe chat with triathlete and former figure skater, Pam Rosenberg (aka PamChicago). To say the hour flew by is an understatement! Pam does so much for the Echelon community, that we just couldn't pass up an opportunity to get to know her better!2024-05-131h 14
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE98 - Meredith and Abe - May 6, 2024Recorded May 3, 2024
It's been almost a full year since Abe joined the podcast (May 15, 2023), so not only will we be celebrating Abe's "podiversary", but we are one episode away from our 100th podcast! So, we thought we'd open it up to your questions. Have anything to ask Meredith or Abe? Anything at all? Reach out through IG or FB, or email abebikepodcast@gmail.com and we'll answer your questions in our 100th episode! As always, we appreciate you listening to our podcast!
2:15 - The $15 surprise from the estate sale
8:35...2024-05-061h 14
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE96 - Meredith and Abe - April 22, 2024The title of this episode should be "Jump Around", because that's what Meredith and Abe do quite a bit of in this episode! From flashbacks to her college days, to learning new words, we suggest you jump right in with both feet into this week's episode!
[1:55] Meredith was IDd!
[7:44] Correction Corner...from a future episode. What???
[11:09] Echelon News (part 1)
[13:15] Gardening with Meredith, or, a lesson in organization
[15:48] Just Like Mom
[17:21] Pawning off pickle flavored jelly beans
[19:08] Watcha Watchin'?
[24:34] Other Echelon News (part 2)
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The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE95 - Ryn Tucker - Round 2Recorded April 9, 2024
It's been nearly two years (August 2022) since Ryn has been on the podcast, so Meredith and Abe thought it would be a good idea to catch up with this beautiful person of Echelon and see what's new. We talk a bit about Eche-hubby, cheese straws and Big Parma (yes, you read that right), and instant Correction Corner for Abe, and we even talk about possible ways to redeem all your Ryn points! In addition to all the laughter throughout the episode, the lesson learned here is "Don't yuck someone's yum"!2024-04-151h 19
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE94 - Meredith and Abe - April 8, 2024Recorded April 4, 2024
We're back with another episode of tomfoolery and shenanigannery. In this episode, we talk about Meredith's bloomers (take a breath...we mean her blooming flowers), fun with Peeps, Echelon news, an Experts segment, and we round out the episode with a dad joke!
[00:40] - Intro, flowers, Mother Nature, and Cilantro
[3:57] Ponca City - the little town with a big town attitude
[5:16] Catch up with Abe - spoiler alert - little did Abe know that at the time of this recording, he was incubating a flu bug and had to...2024-04-0850 min
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE92 - Meredith and Abe - March 25, 2024Oh boy...are we ever in a bit of a pickle with this episode (hehehehe). The shenanigans continue with talk of pickles, bubble tea, sleep meditation and Echelon news. We also have the usual shoutouts and fun LB names, a bit of a different take on an experts segment with Reed, and a proper Did You Know! Buckle up for another fun episode!
[00:00] Quick catch-up, and Meredith's anxiety
[04:37] Abe's "trip"
[05:29] Watcha watchin'?
[09:20] Spring has sprung, and why Meredith hates summer
[12:32] Meredith's birthday - and Abe's gift to her (and...2024-03-251h 14
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE91 - Rob MountRecorded March 2, 2024
May we interest you in some pancake? As in Mr. Pancake? This week, Meredith and Abe sit down with the one and only Mr. Pancake, Rob Mount, and chat about all things fitness, food, video games, Harry Potter, and Australia. Meredith even tries to solicit some free legal advice for Abe, should he find himself in a little trouble with the law!
What a fun episode this was to record! We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed our time with Mr. Pancake!2024-03-181h 03
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE90 - Meredith and Abe - March 11, 2024Recorded March 7, 2024
It looks like our highly scientific study has concluded, and Abe did not catch Meredith's COVID through the interwebs. He lives to podcast another day! Join us this week as we talk about shows we're watching, cola wars, odd food combos, and an Experts segment!
1:35 - Watcha watchin'? **Spoiler Alert** we
talk a little about Traitors Season 2 and forget to mention "spoiler alert" beforehand. Let the record reflect that at 6:50 into the podcast, Meredith admitted that "Abe was right" - Meredith Turner Willis, March 7, 2024.
13:41 - Meredith's paradigm shift
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The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE89 - Brandon Reed - Round 2It's been a hot minute since we've had a chance to catch up with some of our instructors, so, Meredith and Abe decided it was time to have a catch up with Reed. Join us as we talk about the wedding, travel, food and DOTA 2!2024-03-0451 min
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE88 - Meredith and Abe - February 26, 2024Recorded February 24, 2024
Meredith has COVID! We didn't want to spread the 'rona to our guest digitally, so we thought we'd put Abe in the line of fire and do another Meredith and Abe episode for this week and test the theory whether or not it can spread through the interwebs!
[00:00] Introduction and what Meredith has been doing this week, other than suffering. Who's kidding who - it's mostly about Meredith suffering 😆
[6:22] Cooking with Covid and making garlic. Wait. Cooking while exhibiting Covid symptoms.
[9:59] Meredith's television trip
[12:56] Still with television, but...2024-02-2654 min
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE87 - Meredith and Abe - February 19, 2024Record date: February 13, 2024
Meredith tried to shirk her podcast duties by running away to Canada, but fortunately, Abe tracked her down to bring you this latest episode! OK...we all know Meredith wasn't really avoiding recording. This is what happens when Abe has control over the episode description! Also, no Experts segment this episode - we didn't get a chance to connect with Jama, so the Experts segment will return on our next episode.
[00:00] No snow for you!
[2:36] Superbowl - what does Abe ACTUALLY know about sportsball2024-02-191h 02
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE85 - Meredith and Abe - February 5, 2024Record date: February 1, 2024
If laughter is the best medicine, then neither Meredith nor Abe should ever be sick! Another laughter-filled episode is here!
00:00 - Meredith and Abe catch up on the week(s) they've had, and "moo" points?
08:36 - Travis and Taylor, dynamite, and Adrienne K?
11:02 - Bunny goes to the vet
15:43 - Abe learns a new word
20:58 - Meredith's new Netflix recommenation
26:45 - Echelon news
44:58 - Fun LB names
47:14 - Shoutouts
56:31 - Ask the Experts - Jama joins...2024-02-051h 18
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE84 - Christine CarscaddenRecord date: January 27, 2024
Today, Meredith and Abe get a little saucy with their guest Christine Carscadden. She has terrific ideas for newbies and oldies alike on Echelon community involvement and how to give as good as you get. Tune in for all her tips & tricks!
2024-01-2957 min
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE83 - Meredith and Abe - January 22, 2024Record Date: January 18, 2024
In this week's episode, Meredith creates a new verb! Meredith and Abe talk...surprise, surprise...about Harry Potter, trash, and toilets. Plus, Jama Oliver joins us to talk about routines for beginners. Enjoy!
5:27 - Brussel sprouts, cabbage, and cabbage salad (different than coleslaw)
7:38 - Out of the mouths of babes!
10;25 - Dress shopping - it's not what you think
11:18 - What's Meredith watching?
12:08 - The things we (Meredith) do to secure a guest on the podcast, Jama's 90 minute New Year ride...2024-01-221h 03
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE81 - Meredith and Abe - January 8, 2024Record date: Thursday, January 4, 2024
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! WE'RE BAAAAACK!
Before hitting record, Meredith and Abe were thinking: "we don't have a lot to talk about". Uh-hmmmm...1 hour and 41 minutes later...
Granted, there is a 20 minute segment with Jama who has some important news to share about the upcoming schedule change. So, let's get right to it! P.S. How many times does Meredith admit to being unhinged in this episode?
Recap of the past month and an update on Meredith's move
Meredith's recent travels - Canada, then Las Vegas...2024-01-081h 41
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE80 - Marc PennaHow do you follow an episode featuring the Three Amigos of Echelon (episode 79)? Simple! You hit up the last remaining uninterviewed (is that a word?) Echelon instructor, Marc Penna!
Join Meredith and Abe as they chat with Marc about roller coasters, joining Echelon, Member Appreciation Week in Chattanooga, but most importantly, Marc's Harry Potter house!
Reminder: Meredith and Abe are taking a couple of weeks off. New episodes will resume on January 8th, 2024!
Whatever holiday you celebrate, may it be filled with lots of love, peace, and happiness! Best wishes to you and...2023-12-181h 15
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE79 - Mystery GuestsA bit of a twist today. Normally, this episode would be one where Meredith and Abe chat a bit, cover Echelon news, do some fun names, shoutouts, an experts segment, and the ever-so-popular feature - Did You Know!
Well...did you know....that today's episode is actually an interview...kind of. When Lou Lentine offers to come on the podcast to talk about concerns members are having, and brings John Santo (Chief Product Officer, and Chief Technology Officer), along with Mike Rabinovitz (Chief Marketing Officer) with him, we reschedule the regular episode!
We start this...2023-12-111h 43
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE78 - Marcie FincherAs we enter what some have dubbed as "the most wonderful time of the year", Christmas came early for Abe, as the podcast features a potentially new recurring segment called Correction Corner! Our guest today is Abe's newest bestie as she corrects Meredith in what "stanning" REALLY means...and confirms that "the Med" is a thing!
Enjoy this episodes featuring one of the Leaderboard's greatest cheerleaders, Marcie Fincher!2023-12-0458 min
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE77 - Meredith and Abe - November 27, 2023Meredith and Abe are at it again! This time, Abe is making Meredith work on Thanksgiving - probably because he didn't get an invite to Thanksgiving dinner! Let the shennanigannery begin!
[1:21] Who the heck is Penopoly?|
[4:34] WKRP in Cincinnati
[5:28] Thanksgiving trivia
[10:00] Abe's new tattoos - yes! He got two!
[14:16] Harry Potter (are you surprised, though?)
[15:25] Turkey Talk
[20:22] The Twin Flame Cult
[22:25] No Christmas decorations at Meredith's house this year & Vegas for New Year's
[26:03] Echelon News
[40:40] Fun LeaderBoard names
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The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE76 - Alexis ContrerasMeet Alexis Contreras! Meredith and Abe had a great time chatting with her and learning all about her assistant Ricky, errrr Richy, errr Ricardo, and about The United States of Miami! 2023-11-2055 min
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE75 - Meredith and Abe - November 13, 2023Well, the cat is out of the proverbial bag. Abe has a medical procedure and Meredith is here for it; but, who is Stan??? Lots of Echelon news to share this week, as well as the usual gang of suspects - fun LB names, shoutouts, and, Did You Know! Due to the busy nature of MAW in Chattanooga, there is no experts segment for this episode, but we hope to have Jama and Eden back in two weeks.
Also, Marcellus Gilmore Edson was a Canadian chemist and pharmacist in 1884. This will make sense when...2023-11-131h 10
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE73 - Meredith and Abe - October 30, 2023Happy Hallowe'en everyone! Meredith and Abe are back with another (mostly) laughter filled episode as they recap their weeks!
[2:44] Matthew Perry
[7:13] Canada's ultra-super-secret weapon
[9:46] Abe's Toronto getaway and train experience
[14:41] Six the Musical in Toronto
[22:56] Meredith finishes A Court of Thorns and roses by Sarah J. Maas
[26:27] Killers of the Flower Moon
[31:05] Um (or uhm) vs Erm, and Canadian/British vs American spelling
[34:26] Echelon News
[39:52] Shoutout to the Femmes Folles
[42:06] Trickery in loving math
[43:27] Fun LB names2023-11-111h 15
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE72 - Nikita ParlevlietIn this week's episode, Meredith and Abe speak with Echelon instructor, Nikita, about yoga, sound baths, and meditation. Meredith, as always, asks the hard-hitting, heavy journalistic question - which is better? Thai food, or Dutch food!
Join us as we get to know Nikita and learn more about how she came to Echelon, fitness, and her experience getting a Sak Yant tattoo!
2023-11-1155 min
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE69 - Meredith & Abe - October 2, 2023Is Mercury in the microwave again? Abe seems to think so after the week he's had! Meredith and Abe catch up on their week to kick off this week's podcast.
[7:35] Abe drops a bombshell/exciting news on Meredith
[16:15] 120 minute ride....ON DEMAND???? Whodunnit? Meredith or Abe?
[21:28] Fall traditions and what TV Abe watches (*spoiler alert* Abe won't stop talking about his recent fave "The Traitors")
[27:25] 3 Questions with Meredith
[30:27] Weekend plans...and, Meredith gets a little jealous for a split second
[35:26] Meredith asks Abe a VERY important question2023-11-111h 10
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE74 - Lacey Whitley - LaceyLuIt looks like Abe has found himself an ally in his fight to not turn this into a Harry Potter podcast! Join Meredith and Abe this week as they chat with LaceyLu about all things Echelon, fitness, Harry Potter, and Florida!2023-11-061h 13
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE71 - Meredith and Abe - October 16, 2023If laughter is the best medicine, then Meredith and Abe should be the healthiest specimens to ever exist!
We start this episode with, yep, you guessed it, more laughter, and more Velveeta talk. Poor Velveeta!
[3:34] Abe recaps his week and talks about his favourite Starbucks (non-sponsor) order
[6:05] Meredith shares her own "fun" Starbucks (non-sponsor) story and how she traumatized a poor 18 year old barista!
[12:17] Saying farewell to Marsha Goldberg
[16:17] Update on Shana Saka (former Echelon instructor currently in Israel)
[18:43] Presents for Meredith & achieving her long term goal...2023-10-161h 15
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE70 - Sheri Chesness - Mama SheriIn this episode, Meredith and Abe chat with Sheri Chesness about all things Echelon, hot dishes, zombie apocalypses, Harry Potter, and dogs!
For the record, this episode was recorded before E69 where Abe shared with Meredith that he is in fact a Hufflepuff and his patronus is an Irish Wolfhound.
2023-10-0958 minThe Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE67 - Meredith and Abe - September 18, 2023We begin this episode with Meredith and Abe chatting about work and back to school.
[13:00] What are you watching?
[15:15] Meredith makes Millionaire Shortbread, and we find out Abe's real opinion of Velveeta and Velveeta Fudge!
[17:58] Thanksgiving, turkey, ham, and bangers and mash
[21:58] The struggle to finding/making time to workout
[28:30] Meredith's Great Cycle Challenge
[34:17] Math or Maths, and Chrysanthemums
[35:35] Echelon News
[44:02] Fun Leaderboard Names
[49:16] Shout outs
[1:00:07] Meredith tries to throw Abe under the bus
[1:01:32] Quick safety reminder...2023-09-181h 13
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE65 - Frank TruongAbe finally returns from vacation (again) and Meredith couldn't be happier...we'll go with that!
Meredith and Abe talk back to school, seasons, shoes, Meredith's new jobs and how it's slowly turning Meredith into an EMR! We also talk about Velveeta fudge, and Starchies!
[17:47] Interview with Frank Truong
[1:16:29] Recap
[1:20:38] Members' Weekend in Chattanooga
[1:24:55] Chattanooga studio changes, and riding in-studio (or the lack of ability to do so)
[1:38:42] Abe's results from his SCIENTIFIC experiment (Clumpies vs Ice Cream Show)
[1:42:38] Echelon news
[1:50:09] Fun leaderboard names2023-08-282h 13
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE64 - Kaity CarrAbe is running away from Meredith again for a couple of weeks, so, once again, this episode was recorded well in advance of the release date (so much for having to work for a year before getting vacation). As such, there are no shoutouts in this episode, however, we do have a Did You Know and an Experts segment, in addition to an interview with a great guest! Also, big podcast news at the end of the episode we think will be a positive change.
We kick off the episode with Meredith and Abe chatting about movies...2023-08-141h 18
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE63 - Callum SutherlandIt looks like the UK came to their senses and kicked Abe out of the country, so we're back to a regular episode (we can't believe they let him in to begin with)!
Meredith and Abe talk about Abe's European vacation and how he almost fell out of the sky before even getting there! We also discuss Meredith's kleptomaniac tendencies (sorry, Laura), and after the interview segment, her irrational fear of undercover officers.
In this episode, we speak with Callum Sutherland about Echelon, fitness, a recent MS diagnosis, and....axe murderers??? Caution: this episode contains...2023-07-311h 50
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE61 - Franziska BeckmannMeredith and Abe start this episode with Meredith's return from Members' Weekend in Chattanooga! We talk about all the food, a very expensive lobster roll, and Meredith's "scientific" (but not really) experiment comparing Clumpies Ice Cream and The Ice Cream Show.
[19:11] Interview with Franziska Beckmann
[1:29:13] 3 Questions with Franziska
[1:31:43] Recap, Bee TikTok, and Ballerina TikTok
[1:39:00] Echelon News
[1:52:49] Ask the Experts segment
[2:03:41] Fun LB names
[2:04:36] Shoutouts
[2:13:01] Did You Know!
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The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE58 - PegPower - Mother of horses, and new grandmother!Abe comes back for an actual full episode! We kick off the episode talking about coffee and why Abe is a bad Canadian (this seems to be a bit of a recurring theme). Meredith and Abe chat a bit about their respective weeks, and a bit about Meredith's green thumb!
[9:06] Interview with Peggy Hemstock
[1:19:25] Interview recap and mucking stalls...or diapers for the new grandma!
[1:21:41] In Echelon news, an update on the CEC (Curvy Echelon Crew) distance challenge, a chance to win Nickelback concert tickets, and a referral program
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The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE62 - Shelley Sullivan (Island Girl) and Daughter KatieA short episode today as Abe is off sailing the merry seas of the United Kingdom. Shoutouts, and all other features, will return in the next episode!
On today's episode though, do you celebrate half-birthdays? Learn about half-birthdays and what Abe gave his sister for her "half-birthday" surprise party, and Meredith talks about the latest documentary she's been watching.
[11:49] Interview with Shelley and Katie
[56:58] 3 Questions
[58:35] Recap
[1:01:38] 1 shoutout - check our socials for the full list of shoutouts for this week
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The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE60 - Buck Irwin - Echelon Rider, volunteer middle school football coach, dad of 5In this episode, Meredith and Abe finally meet in person! Find out more about Meredith's trip to Canada, and what exactly is a pou-tail?
[14:23] What started out as a play on words, really turned into a play on words! Meet Buck Irwin - husband, father of 5 boys, volunteer middle school coach, and Echelon community supporter and celebrator!
[1:07:00] Interview recap
[1:17:00] Meredith's members' weekend dilemma
[1:18:36] Echelon News
[1:25:31] Fun LB names
[1:27:45] Shoutouts
[1:35:12] Did You Know! Only the tables are turned!
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The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE59 - Susanna Barrett, Echelon UK InstructorWe start this episode off with a bit of travel talk - Meredith and Abe are FINALLY going to meet when Meredith visits
Canada! Which ocean is colder - the Atlantic, or the Pacific? And, as Abe gears up for his upcoming cruise to the British Isles, Meredith, being a true friend and looking out for her co-host, reminds him of a recently flooded cruise ship.
[8:34] Interview with Susanna Barrett (susannabfit on IG and FB)
[1:07:19] Interview recap and Meredith is looking for volunteers to join her on a Jack the Ripper tour walk.
[1:11:03...2023-06-051h 40The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastBonus Episode - Introducing our new co-host!A bonus episode to introduce our new co-host - Abe Kelledjian - Monkeys' Uncle on the LB.
[00:00] Intro, and lots of laughter and shenanigans with Mere and Abe. Can Abe pass Mere's qualifcations test? We'll see!
[18:50] Echelon news - from a really cool contest where you could win a Stride, to the return of Festival Fridays!
[36:24] Shoutouts
[44:16] New feature starting soon2023-05-1546 min
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE57 - Lou Lentine, CEO and Founder of Echelon returnsAll kinds of hijinks! Sheldon runs a 10K for the first time in a long time and it's a fun goal for himself. Also, he got more old this weekend as well. Meredith - so, so proud of her - she earned her Master’s degree! Shoutout to Ottawa University for their program that helped make it possible.
[13:30] Our guest is the one and only Lou Lentine - CEO and Founder of Echelon. We talk about the journey the company is on and all of the super exciting products, partnerships, and great new content being...2023-05-082h 13
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE52 - Jim Johnson - Echelon rider, bike tour master, man of intrigue!We start today with a somber note as we recognize the loss of one of our community members, Agie Yatsko. Meredith gives a touching tribute and shares accounts from community members.
Sheldon has been traveling again and gets his hotel brands mixed up ... leading to a "no gym" situation. Meredith teases her friends with Peloton gear.
Our guest today is Echelon's own "international man of mystery" - Jim Johnson. "Chattanooga Jim" has been a staple of the community for years and he had joined even before it was a public platform. We learn about his inc...2023-02-271h 45
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE51 - John Mills - Advocate, connected fitness nut, Peloton rider, podcaster, and AMAZING Human!Mere has a great day with fancy boots and dog kisses. Sheldon travels and rides a Peloton and uses an Assault Treadmill.
We want to wish Crystal from the Peloton based The Clip Out podcast a fast and complete recovery as she was struck by a vehicle when out running. She will be ok, but was a bit banged up. Fast recovery, Crystal!
Our guest today was a regular on the Clip Out and quickly became known as a connected fitness expert from those that heard his passion for the topic. His Facebook group Run, Lift...2023-02-131h 58
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE50 - Amber Harper Returns! Super mom, super instructor, awesome human.It's episode 50!! We kick it off the episode with both of us (mostly) not sick! yay! Sheldon has a good doctor visit, Mere has some Oklahoma snow. We debate the merits of the Netflix show Kaleidoscope.
Amber is BACK! She is part of our 50th episode and our FIRST repeat guest. She has SO much to talk about from being a new mom to the challenges she faced during pregnancy and after. We hit a number of aspects including combating your "gremlin" with your "Smurfette" and giving yourself SPACE vs. Grace. Amber brings an electric energy that c...2023-01-302h 04
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE49 - Ashley Kelly - Echelon instructor, Olympian, entrepreneurMeredith went on another cruise - and got sick again. Pattern??? hmmmm. She did have a great time though and she tells us all kinds of fun facts about her trip and her favorite - Costa Rica! We give a warm welcome to our new holiday season members. You're gonna love it. Listen to the instructors and have a great time.
Ashley Kelly is our guest today - she was an Olympian for the BVI and we hear about her drive, journey, and experiences representing her country along with being an elite level athlete. We also discuss how sh...2023-01-162h 06
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE48 - Happy New Year 2023! Best of 2022While Meredith is on vacation, Sheldon gets to play! He pulls his favorite ... well, at least the ones he could remember and find .... snippets from the 2022 episodes. Little nuggets of wisdom, laughter, and joy from several of the guests we had on the show in 2022.
Thank you for supporting our podcast in 2022 and I hope we can keep on entertaining you moving forward!2023-01-021h 15The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE47 - Marie Manalo, Echelon InstructorSheldon has started his holiday vacation.... and is starting to already feel sick after spending 1 1/2 hours in the cold trying to help someone get into a care they locked their keys into. Meredith had her office holiday party and was winning ALL of the prizes!
Our guest today brought serenity and positive energy with her and delivery it for Echelon as well as for her own adventure Mother Manifestor. We learn all about Maria Manalo including her challenging journey from a difficult relationship to someone that discovered who she was and what her ultimate purpose is. We tal...2022-12-191h 36The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE46 - Nick Carrier, Entrepreneur and former Echelon instructorMeredith is ill! And not in the Beastie Boys way - she caught a bug and it still shaking it, but that doesn't stop her from being a trooper and showing up. She tells us about her cruise and we discuss our Thanksgiving holidays and the concept of winter blues or holiday cheer.
Our guest today we just found out will be leaving Echelon to pursue some other endeavors, but luckily his interview was full of great content! Nick Carrier is FULL of energy and drive. We talk about his journey to fitness and how he decided to pu...2022-12-051h 54The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE45 - 2022 unofficial "Echelections"We decided to try something a little different for this episode. Since we just went through the U.S. mid-term elections, we wanted to have a little election of our own - podcast style! We go heads up - Snackdown! like - with a whole series of questions ranging from "best class type to let the rage out" to "best workout recovery beverage". Two options are given - Meredith chooses, we each defend! Each question also comes with some discussion that we hope you'll all find fun too.
We do a little bit of industry news and Eche...2022-11-211h 09The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE44 - Abe Kelledjian - Echelon Canada riderWe open up with Halloween hijinks. Mere watches jazz, Sheldon negotiates with the "Kit Kat" kid. We also discuss if we were the children of Gods who would our parents be. (Hey, don't judge, our podcast, our rules)
Our guest today is Monkeys' Uncle himself Abe Kelledjian, a Canadian rider and a member of The Eh Team - a group of Canadian riders that rock the house. He was a super fun guest that immediately had a "sheldon" story when he was able to see a Big Bang Theory pilot. His journey is such an interesting one where...2022-11-072h 09The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE43 - Rowan Foggitt, Echelon UK InstructorSpooky vibes start us off! Meredith is on a LOTR kick. Sheldon took a trip to New Orleans. And the changing of the seasons is here so we retreat to the indoor equipment! We also take a dive into Meredith's candy handing out dilemma.
Rowan Foggitt is our esteemed guest from the UK. He brings a great technical and real world expertise to the bike due to all of his road cycling experience. We discuss his path to fitness and coaching and it is a reminder that not everyone discovers their passion in life right away. Rowan discover...2022-10-241h 42The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE42 - Kelli Quinn, "aka Pigmom" - Echelon RiderSheldon is a star! Well, at least his video created for Echelon was shared by them on their socials. So he's Eche-famous.
Our guest is the one and only Kelli Quinn, aka "Pigmom". Yes, she has a pet pig. His name is Todd. Todd the pet pig is awesome. Kelli is an amazing member of the community, humble in her demeanor, she rocks all four pieces of Echelon equipment and is a beast on the road bike. We have a great talk about the community, accountability partners, and her very cool goal that involves traveling to every state.2022-10-101h 33The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE41 - Sage Figueroa, Lead Instructor Echelon UKKicking things off Sheldon and Meredith had just finished a 45 minute ride - not a duration either typically enjoy, but it was an epic dual ride so they couldn't say no. Besides Sheldon is paying penance for a few days of butter burgers, cheese curds and beer in Wisconsin.
Our guest today is the amazing Sage Figueroa, lead instructor at Echelon UK. Her story inspires, and her confidence and poise make you just love her almost instantly. Her stories of seeing the world, her journey of fitness through pregnancy, and her solid advice for the importance of res...2022-09-262h 01The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE40 - Rick Olderman - Physical Therapist, Author, InnovatorLabor Day has come and gone. BBQ was had and cookies were baked. Meredith won a BumpBox! How cool is that?!
Our guest today is an expert on something many of us experience and deal with - especially as we start to get a little older - pain. We need to note right away. This show is NOT medical advice. You should always check with your doctor or care provider any time you are dealing with pain or trying different activities to deal with pain. Rick Olderman brings a unique and holistic perspective on dealing with pain. Strugglin...2022-09-122h 00The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE39 - Florian Brennecke - Echelon Instructor, Frankfurt StudioHello Echelots! Sheldon brings a festive shirt to the Friday recording... after he basically forgot they needed to record this week. Oops. Mere was on time so her podcast performance review is saved once again! Amusement park rides are still fun, but old person anxiety starting to creep in. But until it takes over - roller coasters!
Florian Brennecke is today's guest. He's an Echelon instructor in the Frankfurt studio and he just might be the hardest man in Germany! He's got his own full client base, a gym featuring muscle stimulation, and plans for more! We learn how...2022-08-291h 54The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE38 - Jaime Wilbanks, Echelon instructorMeredith and Sheldon take vacations about as far apart in the continental US as is possible. Sheldon sees Orcas and giant trees, Meredith sees Echelon people and waterfalls! There was coffee, wine, hiking and fun to be had.
Jaime Wilbanks is today's guest and we learn a lot about how she has been through some challenges including shifting her life from Nextflix and couch to rowing/running/fitness phenom! From teaching toddlers to coaching some of the toughest workouts at Echelon, Jaime delivers the goods and gives a fantastic interview. Find Jaime at FB and IG: jaime_fitf...2022-08-152h 31The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE37 - Ryn Tucker, Echelon instructor and really bendy personWe kick off today with a little chat about how useless vitamins are. So. There's that. It's still hot as Hades, the rowers lie to us (update: firmware fix seems to fix output!), and Meredith takes a road trip.
Our guest today is the incredibly kind and bendy Ryn Tucker! Ryn is an instructor on the rower, Reflect, Stride, and Fitpass with her "specialty" being yoga where she has taught thousands of Echelots to bennnnnnnd. Her classes are magnificent and even Sheldon took a couple (that's a big deal if you know Sheldon). She also has an amazin...2022-08-011h 50The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE36 - Michael Browne, Echelon instructorIt's hot in Oklahoma, and Meredith describes the misery of having her rower on the 3 season porch (spoiler alert the one of the 3 seasons is apparently NOT summer). Big news with our 20,000th episode play! Summer blah's kick in a bit for Sheldon.
Today's guest is Michael Browne who instructs on the bike, rower, and fitpass. He has a great story and the team loves interviewing him. Michael brings a lot of uniqueness to his instruction. One look at him and you know "strength" is a forte. He recently just started a kettlebell series that is amazing. He also...2022-07-181h 58
The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE35 - Daphne Palacio aka Spin DivaSheldon managed to get sick again. Fun times! We talk about 4th of July plans and how Meredith took a trip to one of our greatest national treasures, while also managing to not get gored by a bison (which apparently is something other people seem to excel at...).
Our guest today is one of the Echelon community's most recognizable and most fun members. Daphne Palacio, aka SpinDiva is always one of the very first to step up and be supportive when someone needs a boost. If there's a group ride and she's around, she's down. And on the s...2022-07-042h 02The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE34 - John Holt, Echelon InstructorSheldon and Meredith take a trip to Chattanooga with a number of the Echelon fam, and to attend the Riverbend festival. Great fun was had by all and it wasn't hot as all heck, so that's a bonus. Meredith also got to experience the joy that is Clumpie's ice cream. Happy Juneteenth to all. Meredith recommends a book: 400 Souls by Keisha M. Blaine in reference to Juneteenth as well.
Today we invite the fantastic, funny, and fit John Holt to the show. John is a fantastic coach in both Fitpass and the rower, bringing his motivation, energy, and gr...2022-06-201h 45The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE33 - Vandon Jones, Echelon InstructorSheldon was sick last week so he whines about that for a bit and then Meredith and Sheldon recap the Memorial Day weekend activities. Happy Pride Month! If you don't know about the Echelon Rainbow Army - check them out.
Today we have a relatively new instructor that feels like we've known him for ages - Vandon Jones. We talk about his challenging journey through the world of fitness, traveling all over, hitting speed bumps, and finally landing in the fantastic city of Chattanooga and the Echelon studios. Vandon just brings a special kind of energy with him an...2022-06-062h 09The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE32 - Cris Larsen, Echelon Studio ChattanoogaWe begin this episode with a harrowing tale of bravery, passion, and perseverance. Through the maelstrom of obstacles and the harsh cruelty of Mother Nature, a hero emerges that the world may never see again! ..... Ok.... maybe that's a slight exaggeration.... but Sheldon did do something he's pretty proud of! Meredith also has a couple of proud moments of her own with a graduating daughter and all the fun that comes with it!
Our guest is a member of the Chattanooga studio team and we hear her truly inspiring tale of injury, recovery, finding Echelon and loving it so much sh...2022-05-232h 02The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE31 - Janet Adams, Echelon InstructorSheldon had a birthday! We had to get a fire permit for the candles on the cake.... Meredith opens with a recap of a chat she had with a few long time Echelon riders that have, let's say "unique" leaderboard names.
We jump right in with our guest, the amazing and inspiring Janet Adams. She gives us the scoop on how fitness became such an important part of who she is and you won't believe what she did to fuel her dedication to fitness when she had a traveling job! We also talk Early morning "Weirdos", what she...2022-05-091h 45The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE30 - Mystery GuestWe kick off today's episode complaining, as usual. What's up with the false spring? Meredith of course having excellent weather in Oklahoma. She loves to spoil Sheldon's complaining. Easter happened, and Meredith has a hot take on Harry Potter Lego sets. And then - Sheldon + bib shorts = entertainment for all.
About 80% through recording almost 2 hours of material, Sheldon realizes that his computer hates him and has switched the microphone to his web cam mic.... No, he doesn't live in a cardboard box, but sounds like he does this episode. Just pretend it's a "retro" episode. K? Cool.
The...2022-04-251h 44The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE29 - Alex Zelin PhD and Echelon RiderKicking off the podcast this week with ALLERGIES, trips to estate sales, and the excitement of Easter candy.
Today's guest is PhD in Industrial-organizational psychology at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (which is super impressive in itself) and has also represented the U.S. at the Jewish Games in Israel in swimming - like, AWESOME! We have a great conversation with Alex about knowing your body and not allowing peer pressure or FOMO push you into activities that aren't the best for you. She gives a great example from as early as high school where she pu...2022-04-111h 50The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE28 - Demi Patience - Echelon UK InstructorWe kick off the episode with a little March Madness talk, then Meredith let's them... well let's basically EVERYONE eat cake, and Sheldon burns out he olfactory bulb with airborne powder from his favorite new drink.
The guest today is our FIRST UK Echelon instructor, Demi Patience! She brings us a great story that includes her winding, and tough journeys through the fitness and modeling worlds, but ends with landing a dream job with Echelon. She talks about her (completely unplanned) meetup in another country with one of our past guests, Richard, and how she was even re...2022-03-281h 36The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE27 - Julia Baldwin, Echelon Rider and "kneehab" queenWe kick off the episode with Sheldon's journey to ....well, you'll have to listen to find out. Meredith is winding up her birthday month and heading on a trip of her own as well.
We roll right into an interview with our dear friend Julia Baldwin who has been a long time Echelon member and has had to rehab her way through a knee replacement. We learn about her amazing feats of running a number of marathons - always with friends to a place that they want to visit (such a cool idea!) and how she finally ga...2022-03-141h 51The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE26 - Reed, Echelon InstructorOur guest today joins us from the Echelon hot spot of Miami, FL where he is an instructor, as well as owner of his own media company. We learn a lot about Reed's journey from being a model that traveled the world, to living in a hostel for a while, to his path to Echelon where he has delighted riders with his energy. Known for his fun and challenging cadence style rides, we had a great time getting to know this gem of an instructor and we hope you do too!
We kick off the episode with Me...2022-02-281h 39The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE25 - Alison Anderson, Endurance AthleteSome people's idea of fun is a nice evening on the couch with a movie. Today's guest likes to drive a few hours, sleep in the back of her station wagon, wake up and run 50+ miles, and then drive home. She is Alison Anderson, she is an endurance athlete, Echelon rider, and all around awesome person. Meredith and I have a great conversation about discipline and "finding your thing". We also talk about her podcast that she does with another rider, Norm Miller, called the Post Race Cookie Cast. if you have interest in endurance sports, you'll love it. Find i...2022-02-142h 26The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE24 - Sam Jackson, Echelon Lead InstructorYou've heard of "Snakes on a Plane", well today's guest brings you the treadmill of pain! Ok... terrible "Sam Jackson" jokes aside, we've got the one and only Sam Jackson, Echelon Lead Instructor on this week and she was a delight. From her days as a Division I distance runner to being told "You'll never run again", we hear her riveting story and her path to being that ball of energy we see on the Bike, Stride(TM) Treadmill, and Reflect(TM) fitness mirror. She's fantastic to talk with!
SO much news in the industry. Yup - more...2022-01-312h 20The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE23 - Gaby VallandinghamToday we discuss a new topic for us - managing grief. Our guest today is a mother to an angel. She shares with us her story of dealing with this tragedy and how fitness and her community helped her through it and gives her strength even to today. She carries her child with her always and uses that to motivate herself and so many others through her Instagram - @runningtoheal_ and her blog rememberingzoe.blogspot.com. Her insight and reflection are inspiring and from it we learn about how to engage people who are dealing with grief, and some ways...2022-01-171h 55The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE22 - Favorite Things 2021 and 2022 Predictions!Meredith and Sheldon talk their favorite things of 2021 and report back on the listener survey on the topic!
We hit favorite equipment, favorite class series and individual classes, as well as best innovations of 2021.
Also, we ask people what their greatest WISH was for 2022 and we get all kinds of answers from the community from technology upgrades, to new equipment, to new clothing and music ideas. Favorite non-Sponsor? Meredith wished for a new studio on the West Coast so she could win a trip to visit it.
Lots of news to hit about th...2022-01-031h 41The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE21 - Dr Tiffany WellsNote: While our guest is a medical doctor discussing her experience, the information you hear in this episode is NOT medical advice. Always consult your personal physician before undertaking in any physical activity program.
The holidays are here! We start out talking about plans, getting "Whammed!" and getting Beats... or is it beets... for a gift.
We move into our interview with OB/GYN Dr. Tiffany Wells who talks about her journey to becoming a doctor and her path to Echelon. She talks about how, in her experience, physical fitness can have significant benefits for her...2021-12-201h 34The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE20 - Mari Espinoza - Echelon InstructorWe start the episode recapping Sheldon's trip to Chattanooga. The studio experience was magical, the people were fantastic, and the city was a ton of fun! Sheldon also owes someone a roll of paper towels to help wipe up all of the sweat he pooled when borrowing their bike. We also introduce the Echelot family to "Whamageddon". If you know, you know, but if you don't... get ready for a fun holiday tradition.
Our guest, Mari Espinoza, tells us about her amazing journey to fitness and then becoming a fitness instructor. As a mother of four, balance and...2021-12-062h 20The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE19 - Laura "LaLa" SmithToday we welcome one of Echelon rider lore and legend. She joined Echelon as it started its ascent and quickly became a mainstay on the community page .... as well as in the studio itself. Her journey is one of challenges, decisions, pain, and happiness and she lets us behind the curtain to tell us her path. Whether you are a veteran rider or new to Echelon, you will find inspiration in her story. It wasn't all fun, but she made the tough decisions to give herself the life she knew she deserved. Oh and along the way decided to take...2021-11-222h 05The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE18 - Lou Lentine - CEO, Echelon FitWell! What can we say about today's guest?! We are honored and excited to interview the CEO of Echelon Fit - the one and only Lou Lentine. We covered a wide swath of topics from Lou's journey as an entrepreneur, to the early Echelon days, to the exciting future of products, features, and content that lies ahead! We learn a LOT and it was wonderful to hear and (for us) see the passion that Lou has for Echelon and its members.
In the pre-interview we tackle Halloween and how badly Sheldon got slaughtered on the listener poll. Then...2021-11-082h 10The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE17 - Shana Saka - Instructor & PodcasterEchelon Instructor Shana Saka is our guest today and she brings a great conversation. We talk about the journey she has had from a place where she was confident and happy but wanting to make a change in her health, to discovering the importance of finding a guide that aligns to your needs and goals.
We also discuss her path to being an instructor. He goal was to make the changes that her trainer helped make for her for at least one person - then she would be happy. Well, she's done this for thousands in both her...2021-10-252h 02The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE16 - Dr. Michael Powell - Total Wellness ExpertIn today's episode we have a fascinating and informative visit from Dr. Michael Powell. Dr. Powell has a chiropractic and wellness practice in Minnesota where he focuses on using a total wellness approach to discover their full potential for a high performance life. He delivers some fantastic advice on achieving maximum performance, "active recovery", and overall wellness. This episode is jam packed with value that will help you get the best from your fitness journey. Find him at www.lifequestchiro.com IG: lifequestchiro_sports
Meredith and I also tackle a number of topics from State Fairs, Squid Game...2021-10-111h 59The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE15 - John Santo - Echelon CPOMy "Echelot" friends, we have our first guest from the Echelon executive team on the show today when Chief Product Officer John Santo joins us! We talk about the origins of Echelon, the lessons learned and how they continuously adapted and learned, and how they strove to create excellent connected fitness products that were accessible to a wider audience. we also learn of some VERY exciting new things coming down the pipeline including new equipment, new content and features, and new collaborations! If being in the "know" is fun for you, then you definitely don't want to miss this int...2021-09-271h 52The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE14 - Marsha Goldberg - Echelon InstructorToday we have the Queen of barre, red lipstick, and "Sweet Baby Jesus" - the one and only Marsha Goldberg. Marsha shares with us her path to the US via Trinidad Tobago and how she found her way to sports and confidence from being immersed in youth sports. We talk about how she still gets nervous before a class (and that's a good thing), building confidence through authenticity, and about how she balances being a badass fitness instructor with being the mom of a super talented youth athlete.
We also discuss how essentially if you hang out at...2021-09-131h 58The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE13 - Cristian Del Valle - Co-founder, Fluffy But FitEvery once in a while, we come across a brand that just speaks to us, connecting at a fundamental level. Well, Fluffy But Fit was one of those brands. They are a clothing and fitness brand completely dedicated to body positivity, and totally ok with mixing burgers and barbells.
We speak with the co-founder of Fluffy But Fit, Cristian Del Valle, and he takes us on a journey that many of us have known. Ups, downs, and depriving himself of the joy of food in chase of that ever elusive "Instagram body", Cristian got ""shredded" but was mis...2021-08-302h 07The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE12 - Coach and Athlete - Megan HanewaldToday we have a guest that if you've been with Echelon a while you'll surely remember. Megan Hanewald was our enduro leader and rowing master, teaching us how to love long rides and how to row without looking like a drunken octopus. She is now a Hydrow personal coach, endurance athlete, and fitness/triathlon coach for athletes around the country. In our interview, she talks about how she was never expected to be the "athlete of the family", but found her passion and pursued it relentlessly - to the result of completing numerous triathlons as well as a a Mast...2021-08-162h 08The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastE11 - Richard Wilson UK Rider and Cake MasterIn this episode we start with a big surprise - shhhhh you'll have to listen! Then we celebrate a major milestone and give Meredith praise for some accomplishments (that turns into a bit of a theme this episode - apparently she's kinda awesome).
We then interview the amazing Richard Wilson - UK Rider, cake master, and creator of his very on in-home Echelon themed studio! Seriously, the thing is baller. Richard talks to us about his journey and how it started - he HATED the bike initially.... now does 3-5 rides a day!!
We talk abo...2021-08-021h 32The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastS1E10 - Jama Oliver - Echelon Lead InstructorJama Oliver is one of Echelon's lead instructors based out of Chattanooga. We had the privilege to speak with Jama about how she found her way to echelon, but also got to discuss some of the personal challenges she faced and overcame on her journey.
Jama doesn't hold back and is a fantastic example of how authenticity is a gift to us all, and she uses her own experiences to lift the people she coaches and to also improve herself as she continues to evolve.
We hit a number of other topics as well including ho...2021-07-191h 48The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastBonus Episode - Fit-Toned Winner Ryan Kopf!An exciting event happened last Friday and we couldn't WAIT to talk about and we were lucky enough to be able to talk to one of the lucky winners of Fit-Toned Fridays!
Ryan Kopf wash shocked to find out he won, but was so excited to be able to join THE Joey Fatone in the Miami studio with Lindsay Gurry, Dani Dellarco, and all of the other winners. He gives us all of the play by play, tells us about the new studio, and about a new piece of equipment he saw there as well! Spoiler alert...2021-07-1543 minThe Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastS1E9 - Kai Laird - Certified Mental Performance ConsultantIn this week's episode we welcome Kai Laird. Kai is a Certified Mental Performance Consultant who specializes in working with athletes (which range from us average folk just trying to improve our fitness to full blown professionals) to help them find their mojo, make a plan, and achieve goals that they never felt possible. He gives us all some very simple, actionable, steps that we can use to help us in our own goals - and we talk about how Sheldon uses some of these very tactics in a goal he recently was trying to achieve. He has more...2021-07-051h 56The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastS1E8 - Nate Warwick and Debbie McLoughlinFriendship and accountability can be a great combination when you both have goals and are working together towards them.
The guests this week are the perfect example of this. Nate Warwick and Debbie McLoughlin met through Echelon, and while they may not seem like they would be obvious buddies on paper, they've become key parts of each others' journeys to better health and fitness. They talk friendship, why they needed each other, how their families have also become close, and so much more! We learn a lot about how these "account-a-friends" can be a huge boost to succ...2021-06-212h 04The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastS1E7 - Dani Dellarco - The EnduroEpisodeWhat a joy it was to have an extra long and engaging conversation with the one and only Dani Dellarco! Her fascinating journey of finding her true self and pursuing her true passion of fitness was amazing and an inspiration for anyone that is looking to relate to chasing a dream.
She has built her path with hard work, perseverance, a dedication to her craft, and courage to live her life in a genuine way. She talks about her first "riding the podium" (which I think needs to become a thing at Echelon!) all the way up to...2021-06-072h 19The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastS1E6 - Jill Harman and Amy Cole WilliamsIn this episode we start with talking about Meredith's trip to the "mothership" of the Chattanooga studio! Meeting new riders, almost completing the full gambit of instructors, ice cream, and the world famous scented cool towels!
Then - the stars of the show - two from our rider community and the creators of the Good Vibes Spinning Tribe group, Jill Harman and Amy Cole Williams. We talk a lot about building a community of positivity, where it came from, ransom note like birthday cards, their merch store (very cool stuff), and a lot more with these two fa...2021-05-241h 44The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastS1E5 - Eden LuskEden Lusk is an Echelon bike, row, and fitpass instructor as well as the owner of livewellwitheden.com. If you've ever taken a class with Eden, you'll know she always brings a unique and powerful energy and she does that for us in this interview.
We talk about her path to fitness, including how she learned to swim as an adult and immediately joined a triathlon, which has lead to multiple Ironman events and a passion for improvement that she brings to her teaching.
Eden takes us into the world of fitness nutrition and gives s...2021-05-101h 14The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastS1 Bonus Episode #2 - Echelon Gets Some CashIt was just announced that Echelon received $65 million in new funding this week and Meredith and Sheldon discuss how to spend the cash!
From rewarding the fantastic instructors, new content, equipment quality and expansion, new markets, to buying a monkey - we discuss and dream about all of the ways Echelon could spend this cash to continue the healthy expansion of our favorite obsession.
We also discuss new scenic rides, do a couple of shout outs, and discuss the launch of a "sister podcast" launched by our friends Alison and Norm focused on triathlon training2021-05-0340 minThe Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastS1E4 - Nicole GriffinNicole Griffin is a full time instructor for Echelon and may be one of the most recognizable personalities in connected fitness. You can't miss her ever changing braids and infectious smile! In this episode, we learn about Nicole's personal journey in fitness, how she found her way to Echelon (it's a fun story!), and how positivity isn't always as easy as it looks (even though she pulls it off brilliantly).
We also talk about the power of music and how it energizes her and plays a major role in how she builds her classes. Of course, we HAD...2021-04-261h 23The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastS1 Bonus Episode - Leaderboard UpdateIn this special episode, Meredith and Sheldon discuss the launch of the new app/leaderboard. We hit the good and the bad and report in on everything we have seen, experienced, and heard about in the launch that happened earlier in the week.
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2021-04-1940 minThe Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastS1E3 - Echelon Builds a SpaIn Episode 3, Meredith and Sheldon discuss Echelon's plans for a new Miami "compound" with studios, developers, poolside fitness and more.
Mere gets a new book.... about serial killers and their last meals and Sheldon doesn't understand why one ordered a single olive... and didn't eat it.
Echelon launches in France and Germany and we discuss the logistics
New instructors and the new "get to know them" sessions which leads us down the path of super heroes
Clip in shoes - do you?
New class format: All Out 10
Ne...2021-04-1239 minThe Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastS1E2 - Instructor Amber HarperSeason 1, Episode 2 - Amber Harper, Echelon instructor and owner of Amber Management Fitness join Meredith and Sheldon to talk about:
Her path to fitness and Echelon
How she almost had a different career path
Confidence. What role "Image" played in almost pushing her away from fitness as a career and what she did to overcome its power.
Living well and the importance of movement.
Building the perfect home fitness setup and what pieces of equipment she just can't live without.
In the post interview Sheldon and Meredith r...2021-04-121h 18The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere PodcastEpisode 1 - Mere and Shel Spin up a PodcastIn this initial episode, Sheldon and Meredith introduce themselves to the listeners and bring them into this world of a podcast about a bike that goes nowhere. They hit on several topics:
- What the Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere Podcast is about
- Host "stories" - Leaderboard names, a bit about them, and their journey to Echelon and this podcast
- Echelon news and "what was interesting" this week
- Mario Lopez.... and WHY NOT MR. BELDING?!?
- Dream guests! 2021-04-0535 min