Shows
Podcast Dojo - Un podcast sobre Karate y sus practicantesAlejandro Cavallari vuelve del Japón - Episodio 183Alejandro Cavallari sensei nos cuenta de sus aventuras en la tierra del sol naciente.
2023-09-031h 40
Slow Guy On The Fast RideSeason 2, Episode 15: Andrew Hood and Neal Rogers recap 2 weeks of Tour de France actionIf you saw the time trial that opened up the third week of racing at the 2023 Tour de France, we'll forgive you for having a healthy dose of skepticism. But let's not forget to enjoy the spectacle: Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar are going to slug this one out until Paris, and we all get front row seats.Neal Rogers (former VeloNews editor in chief) and Andrew Hood (Velo European Editor) catch up with host Dan Cavallari to analyze Vingegaard's astonishing time trial and what that means for the third week of the Tour de France.
2023-07-1936 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideSeason 2, Episode 14: Direct Current Bike launches with Spencer Powlison at the helmSpencer Powlison exists at a powerhouse crossroads in the cycling industry. He was the news director at VeloNews Magazine; an editor for The Pros' Closet; a cyclocross racer, gravel racer, and now motorcycle guru.But this new venture for Powlison, Direct-Current.bike, takes him off his usual beaten path. While Powlison can claim victories on a wide variety of surfaces and bicycle styles, eMTB wasn't much on his radar until recently.In his pursuit to learn something new and dive headlong into the nuts and bolts of it all, Powlison became an eMTB enthusiast. That l...
2023-07-0337 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideTour de France 2023 preview with Andrew Hood and Neal RogersThe Tour de France starts in just a few days. Veteran journalists Andrew Hood and Neal Rogers join host Dan Cavallari on the Slow Guy on the Fast Ride podcast to reveal the big storylines of the Tour de France 2023. Who are the true GC contenders? What about the green jersey? Can Mark Cavendish beat Eddy Merckx's record this year? 'Hoody' and Neal give their dark horse picks for the podium in Paris. Can Jai Hindley play with the GC big boys? Is David Gaudu going to taste glory? Hoody and Neal have watched enough racing between t...
2023-06-2745 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideRebuild Mark: Unbound Gravel 2023 RecapMark did it! He went to Kansas and raced Unbound Gravel!Well, sort of.Like so many other unfortunate participants, Mark got time-cut after a 4-mile slog through an unrideable mud pit. But he had a great time anyway, and learned a lot about himself, and gravel-riding.Mark joins host Dan Cavallari on the Slow Guy on the Fast Ride podcast to recap his Unbound Gravel experience and clue us in on what's next on the Rebuild Mark agenda. #rebuildmark @unboundgravel #unboundgravel Gear provided to me by brand partners:
2023-06-1329 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideSeason 2, Episode 11: Kristen Legan helps Rebuild MarkKristen Legan of Rambleur Adventure Coaching joins Mark Still to talk about his Rebuild Mark project and event prep for Unbound Gravel 200, the differences between Colorado riding and Kansas gravel, how to mentally approach such a demanding event, and much more. She's done this all before so her insights are incredibly helpful and encouraging. Learn more about Kristen and Rambleur Adventure Coaching at http://rambleur.com/ and follow her on Instagram @kplegan and @rambleurcoaching.Bio:Kristen Legan brings extensive coaching experience in endurance sports and has worked with athletes of all athletic backgrounds and experiences. She’s...
2023-04-1827 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideSeason 2, Episode 10: Rebuild Mark - not in Kansas, yetHow do you rebuild your fitness after years off the bike? My friend Mark Still has an idea and it isn't subtle.He's fallen away from riding bikes in recent years and suffered the consequences in more ways than one. From extra weight to other health issues, not to mention the mental health ramifications of leaving bikes out of his life, the consequences of continuing on his current path are too dire. He has decided to rebuild himself and reignite his love of bikes. How will he do it? Enter Unbound Gravel 200. Rebuild Ma...
2023-04-1232 minSlow Guy On The Fast RideSeason 2, Episode 9: Gary Fisher intends to upend e-bikesGary Fisher has cemented his name in the annals of bicycle history already as the father of the mountain bike. Now, the dapper general of all things dirt has turned his attention to a new opportunity for revolution.As the e-bike world has expanded over the last several years, the physical products have ranged anywhere from meticulous but pricey to absolutely cheap and dicey. Gary Fisher's new company, Morelle, aims to change that spectrum entirely.Fisher joins host Dan Cavallari on the Slow Guy on the Fast Ride podcast to give a few hints as...
2023-04-1150 min
Podcast Dojo - Un podcast sobre Karate y sus practicantesDojo Abierto II - Episodio 149Del karate tradicional al karate deportivo + meditaciónComunión y diferencias entre el karate deportivo y el tradicional
¿El karate deportivo es karate?
¿El karate tradicional y el deportivo son funcionales en una situación real?
¿La meditación, vuelta a la calma y concientización de nuestro propio cuerpo?
Todo esto y mucho más lo hablamos con Franco Recouso, Lucio Martinez, Alejandro Cavallari y Ariel Garofalo.
Bajo la conducción de Jorge F. Garibaldi.
2023-04-091h 39Slow Guy On The Fast RideSeason 2, Episode 8: Yuri Hauswald is a Gravel Hall of Famer!Newly-minted Gravel Hall-of-Famer Yuri Hauswald is a staple of the gravel scene. Go to just about any gravel event in the US and you're likely to spot Yuri, either toeing the starting line, repping Gu Energy, or just hanging out to meet people and help out where he can.Hauswald is a former winner of Unbound Gravel, but his racing days are largely behind him. Now, Hauswald is committed to enjoying the gravel community and helping to grow it in meaningful ways.Yuri Hauswald joins host Dan Cavallari on the Slow Guy on the Fast...
2023-04-0338 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideSeason 2, Episode 7: Big Dave Sylvester has a larger than life hug for youDavid Hale Sylvester, more affectionately known as Big Dave for very obvious reasons, has used his bicycle to challenge himself, much like the rest of us. But more than that, Big Dave saw it as a tool to reach people he would otherwise never meet. When the bike took him to those places, Big Dave wanted to make sure he had a plan for the moment.As it turned out, the simplest plan has proven to be the most effective. Big Dave has spent two decades traversing the globe via bicycle, car, train, plane, boat, all to...
2023-03-2346 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideSeason 2, Episode 6: Revel Bikes' Adam Miller takes the Why out of cyclingAdam Miller is already a 'serial entrepreneur' very early in his life and career. He founded Borealis Bikes, a high-end carbon fat bike brand based in Colorado Springs. Then after selling that company, he went on to start Why Cycles, a premium titanium bicycle brand. Not content with two successful companies, Miller started a third, and it's undoubtedly his biggest success yet: Revel Bikes. Oof. Try to keep up, right? With the wildly successful Revel upstart taking over the mountain bike world, Miller finally found it tough to balance two separate companies. So as o...
2023-03-0735 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideSeason 2, Episode 5: Marley Blonsky keeps on creatingMarley Blonsky made a massive life change last year. She moved from Seattle to one of the new bike Meccas, Bentonville, Arkansas. A built-in bike community in an up-and-coming location making waves throughout the bike world seemed like the right fit.Once she arrived, Blonsky wasn’t content to simply start living the bike bum lifestyle (which, frankly, I would have!). Instead, she got to work leaving her mark once again on the bike industry. Her new podcast, All Bodies on Bikes, pairs Marley with her co-host Maggie to explore all-body-inclusion and how it affects the industry at...
2023-02-2837 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideSeason 2, Episode 4: Caley Fretz on the future of cycling mediaThere's no way to say it: The state of cycling media has been downright ugly in the last couple of years. Caley Fretz would know, too. He was, until very recently, the Editor in Chief of CyclingTips.com, and before that, he was a longtime editor and reporter at VeloNews Magazine. Now both of those titles barely exist, and Fretz, along with most of the rest of the CyclingTips crew, has moved on from the title. In Fretz's case, he was laid off. For some of the other staff, their departures were based on principle, as a r...
2023-02-2148 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideKitsbow's David Billstrom debuts used apparel shopKitsbow CEO David Billstrom knows his products offer some of the highest quality on the market. That's a blessing for sure, but it also means there's tons of gear out there that's got a lot of life left in it. What a shame it would be for those pieces to end up in a landfill.That's partly why Kitsbow recently launched its Experienced Apparel store. Anyone who owns Kitsbow clothing they no longer wear can list it on the Kitsbow Experienced Apparel store, and the rest of us bargain hunters can buy used pieces with plenty of...
2023-02-0830 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideBen Delaney drinks coffee and says Dan was rightIf Ben Delaney's name doesn't ring a bell, chances are you know him anyway: he's been producing some of the best gear and tech coverage in the bike industry for decades. Formerly the editor in chief at VeloNews Magazine, and editor at BikeRadar, Ben has since branched off to create his own YouTube channel, "The Ride with Ben Delaney." Same excellent coverage, new format. Delaney joins host Dan Cavallari in the Slow Guy on the Fast Ride world headquarters (sometimes known as Dan's kitchen) to have a sip or two of coffee...and inform Dan that he...
2023-01-1730 min
Podcast Dojo - Un podcast sobre Karate y sus practicantesEpisodio 133 - Alejandro Cavallari sensei sobre el Shito ryu en general y su Escuela Shito Ryu Argentina Karatedo Kai - linea Seito Shito RyuEn este episodio hablamos con Alejandro Cavallari sensei sobre el Shito ryu en general y Escuela Shito Ryu Argentina Karatedo Kai - linea Seito Shito Ryu
No te pierdas este viaje a la escuela de uno de los más emblemáticos sensei históricos del Karate: Mabuni Kemwa sensei.
Bajo la dirección de Jorge F. Garibaldi y la participación de José Navarro.
Si te gusta nuestro contenido, te pedimos que lo compartas en tus redes sociales para ayudarnos a llegar a más karatekas de habla hispana.
2023-01-152h 14
The Practical StillAaron Gooding of Last Cut Crystal - hand cut crystal whiskey glassesIf you've paid any attention at all over the last couple of years, you know that I'm a sucker for nice glassware. Wine glasses, coffee cups, and in particular, whiskey glasses are as much a part of my drinking experience as the liquid that is sipped from them. So, when I ran across Aaron Gooding's work on Instagram @lastcutcrystal, I was intrigued. I've got quite a variety of nosing glasses but the most visceral whiskey-drinking experience comes from my heavy, Waterford crystal old fashioned or rocks glasses I have. I just love the heft and the way...
2023-01-0428 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideNed Boulting and cycling's definitive almanacNed Boulting has watched a lot of bicycle racing. He has to, after all, since he's the voice of the Tour de France, among other races, for ITV4 on British television. It stands to reason, then, that Boulting should have lots to say about the stories, results, polemics, and minutiae that defined the past year of racing. That is perhaps why he found himself as the editor of The Road Book, cycling's comprehensive almanac.Boulting joins host Dan Cavallari on the Slow Guy on the Fast Ride podcast to give perspective on why the Road Book offers...
2023-01-0437 min
The Practical StillDouble Oaked and Toasted Whiskey - It won't save bad bourbon but it can sometimes make for interesting whiskeysDouble oaked and toasted barrel-finished bourbons are quite popular lately. It seems like a similar process to finishing in barrels that previously held other liquids but also different and more like a second maturation than a typical finish. New barrels are expensive so these second-barrel products seem to spend more time in the second barrels than many wine or rum-finished whiskeys. For some, like Old Forester 1910, the second barrel is charred to within an inch of oblivion while others use heavily toasted barrels for that second stretch of aging. In either case, just like other finishing techniques, g...
2022-12-1918 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideEpisode 27: Chris Case launches Alter ExplorationFor many years during my tenure as technical editor at VeloNews Magazine, I always knew where to go for answers. My managing editor Chris Case's desk was only a few feet away after all. Case was a wealth of knowledge then. His new venture, Alter Exploration, seeks to exploit Case's thirst for the why, the how, and most importantly, the where.Alter Exploration is a natural extension of Case's core talents and passions. Yes, he'll take you where you want to go. But perhaps there's something just over that rise; perhaps instead of that direction, we'll go...
2022-12-1240 min
The Practical StillWhat did we learn about whiskey and ourselves in 2022?Every year around this time, we look back and ask ourselves what we learned about whiskey. In 2022, the big takeaway is that we should really focus on bourbon, rye, and scotch whisk(e)y that we really like. Saving $5 on a bottle on Elijah Craig Small Batch is no reason to stock up. It isn't going anywhere.I'd made a pledge not to buy any more pedestrian whiskey until I drank all of the pedestrian whiskey I already had in the house. I'm still drinking but that pledge means I'll end the year with fewer bottles than...
2022-12-0325 min
Bike Shop SocietyStage 34 - The Dan Cavallari ExperienceOn this episode of Bike Shop Society, Joe and Danny are joined by storyteller, comms pro, and content machine Dan Cavallari. Dan is the founder of Brown Tie Media. He is a former technical editor for VeloNews. In addition to VeloNews, his work has appeared in Triathlete Magazine, Podium Runner, Women’s Running, CyclingTips, Cycling Weekly, Rouleur, Road Bike Action Magazine, Mountain Bike Action Magazine, Tom’s Guide, Bikerumor.com, and more. He is currently the host of the Roleur Tech Podcast and recently launched Slow Guy on the Fast Ride, which features a YouTube channel, podcast, and newsletter. Join...
2022-12-022h 02
The Practical StillIt's allocated bourbon release season, who cares? Allohatred season is more like it.Every year in the fall, whiskey geeks decent upon every store hunting for bottles from Buffalo Trace's Antique Collection (BTAC), Pappy van Winkle, Old Forester Birthday Bourbon, and others. It's like a zombie apocalypse. Many, if not most, of those bottles will never be opened by the original purchaser. Rather, they'll be sold on the secondary market for many times their suggested retail price. Even more folks will work every store lottery, charity auctions, or other program meant to at least attempt to fairly distribute a product in short supply relative to its demand. All I want i...
2022-11-2738 min
The Practical StillTINCUP Whiskey founder, Jess GraberJess Graber started distilling in the early 1970s as a hobby. A chance encounter with a neighbor named George Stranahan opened the door to take his moonshine hobby and eventually turn it into Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey. As the co-founder of Stranahan's, Jess was at the start of what is now one of the fasted growing segments in American whiskey, single malt. It was folks asking about whiskey more like a bourbon that got him thinking of what ultimately became TINCUP, a bourbon recipe 'spiced' with a little Stranahan's and cut to proof with Colorado water from Eldorado Springs. A...
2022-11-1835 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideEpisode 26: Alchemy Bicycles Founder Ryan CannizzaroThe Alchemy Bicycles experience center in Golden, Colorado houses all the trappings of a much bigger bicycle manufacturer. There’s the CNC machine, welding stations, a carbon-cutting room, and a dedicated paint room. Alchemy can, and does, build just about everything in-house. But what’s more noticeable about the experience center is just how quiet it can be.That’s by design. While the manufacturing facility sits behind a big, glass garage door, largely blocking sound from the building side, the showroom feels relaxing. Bikes gleam in the sunshine streaming through the big windows. The coffee bar stands...
2022-11-1732 min
The Practical StillWhat are we drinking? Where have we been?We started The Practical Still as a podcast and then quickly added a video component that began to monopolize our time and then we even decided to produce a weekly live stream of us drinking and discussing whiskey. That stream has turned out to be the most rewarding part of The Practical Still for us, but we miss having a consistent podcast. So, here we are again, drinking some Deerhammer whiskey on an audio podcast while we relax in comfortable chairs without the pressures of lighting a video well or sorting out multiple camera angles. It's just us talking...
2022-11-0926 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideEpisode 25: Rob Einaudi, founder of Bikelist.comAs a small business owner, I'm always fascinated to hear from other folks making the push to start a business. Rob Einaudi is doing just that with Bikelist.com, a new marketplace for used bikes.The idea, he says, is akin to the music equipment buying site, Reverb.com. It offers an experience tailored to cyclists, unlike the behemoth that is eBay. Einaudi's undertaking comes at an opportune time, as the cycling world experiences growth due in part to the pandemic and in part due to the desire for non-motorized transportation options.Rob Einaudi joins...
2022-10-2532 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideEpisode24: Journalist Sadhbh O'Shea recounts historic Tour de France FemmesSadhbh O'Shea has covered the Tour de France as a journalist before. But never like this. The historic Tour de France Femmes this past summer gave O'Shea a front-row seat to the overwhelming success of the women's race around France. And like the riders on course, O'Shea and her fellow women journalists made history too by pumping out an intimidating amount of high-quality reporting and storytelling.In this episode of the Slow Guy on the Fast Ride podcast, O'Shea, who now writes for VeloNews Magazine, recounts the ups and downs of the Tour de France Femmes...
2022-09-2035 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideEpisode 23: Diane Jenks, the Outspoken Cyclist: shop life to pod lifeIf you've been listening to cycling podcasts long enough, it's just about guaranteed you've come across the Outspoken Cyclist Podcast. Diane Jenks's podcast is one of the longest running cycling podcasts out there, not to mention one of the most popular.Jenks's radio background makes her especially adept at creating compelling shows. But more than that, it's Jenks's history as a bike shop employee, shop owner, and longtime cyclist that gives her unparalleled insight into the weird workings of our quirky sport. Diane Jenks joins host Dan Cavallari on the Slow Guy on the Fast...
2022-08-1734 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideEpisode 22: Sofiane Sehili sets blistering Tour Divide pace Sofiane Sehili doesn't mind being alone in the woods. As long as he's on his bike and moving, Sehili has an innate ability to go long periods of time without sleeping. So that makes him perfectly tailored to a race like the Tour Divide. In fact, Sehili is so well-mated to the race that he won it in 2022, all while setting the fastest known time. On this episode of the Slow Guy on the Fast Ride podcast, Sofiane Sehili joins host Dan Cavallari to talk about his experience on the Tour Divide route. It's a long, difficult jo...
2022-08-0442 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideEpisode 21: Chamois Butt'r Founder Steve Mathews on buttsFor a group of folks who wear skin-tight clothing in public, cyclists sure can be weird about anatomy. Talk saddle sores, butts, vaginas, and anything else that gets a tad rugged on a ride and giggles and pearl clutching is sure to follow. Chamois Butt'r founder Steve Mathews is over it, though. He's been making butt products long enough that the topic feels natural.Mathews joins host Dan Cavallari on the Slow Guy on the Fast Ride Podcast to shed some light on what Chamois Butt'r is and why you may want to use it. Or why...
2022-07-2632 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideEpisode 20: Lee Lambert on the Seattle to Portland rideLee Lambert is the Executive Director of the Cascade Bicycle Club. But before that, he was a hobbyist cyclist who found himself riding from Seattle to Portland and really soaking in one of the best times of his life. He did the ride again, and again. He even did it on a tandem with his wife. So it seemed only natural to get involved even more with the Cascade Bicycle Club, the outfit responsible for putting on the event. As it turns out, the club does a whole lot more than simply host a ride. Community engagement a...
2022-07-1231 minSlow Guy On The Fast RideEpisode 19: Specialized Globe eBikes with Saul LeikenSpecialized Globe eBikes are poised to be significant. And we haven't even seen what's behind the cactus yet. Why? Specialized is perhaps the most well-known bicycle brand on the planet. With name recognition like that, Specialized Globe bikes will become a formidable space in the mobility world.Keep in mind, of course, that this isn't Specialized's first foray into eBikes. The California company has been making performance eBikes for quite some time. But Specialized Globe marks a distinct departure from the performance rider. Instead, It's all about getting more people to replace car trips with bike trips.
2022-06-1730 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideEpisode 18: Ryan Birkicht on incentivizing bike commutingPeopleForBikes Director of Enterprise Partnerships Ryan Birkicht thrives on messaging. It's fortunate, then, that his day job is to convince more companies to get people riding bikes and leaving the car behind. The message is a great one, as any cyclist can attest. But in today's Climate climate, it's also a vital message to save the future of our society, and our planet.No pressure, right?On this episode of the Slow Guy on the Fast Ride podcast, Birkicht walks us through the process of getting your workplace set up with an incentive program. He...
2022-05-3131 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideEpisode 17: Kristi Mohn on Unbound Gravel's growth and women-led racingKristi Mohn built herself an opportunity. A native of Emporia, Kansas, Mohn spent years developing relationships around town. She invested in her community with her time, energy, and intellect. So when the time came to develop a plan to bring more people to the tiny town in eastern Kansas, Mohn looked at the tools she already had.That's a big part of why everyone who discovers gravel bikes knows about Unbound Gravel. And that's a big part of why Emporia, Kansas has become the unofficial home of gravel. Mohn's influence and hard work made it so.
2022-05-2434 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideEpisode 16: Amy Charity on SBT GRVL and women's leadership in the gravel communityLike so many other gravel riders, Amy Charity started her cycling life on the road. The story seems almost templated: Charity discovered bikes, got so good she went pro, then retired and found fun off the pavement.Then Charity took it a step further. She used her professional business skills to start her own race. That happened after she experienced the joy of long gravel rides. More specifically, Amy Charity raced Unbound Gravel. That formative experience led her back home to Steamboat Springs, Colorado with a question on her mind.Why not here?...
2022-05-1035 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideEpisode 15: The intricacies of bearing design and quality with Enduro BearingsMatt Harvey, CEO and co-owner of Enduro Bearings, has been exploring the ins and outs of bearing design since 1996. In that time, Harvey has developed a clear notion of what makes a good bearing. A lot of it comes down to quality materials and a lot of care.Harvey joins host Dan Cavallari on the Slow Guy on the Fast Ride podcast to walk through what makes a good bearing. Of course, the bearing's specific application will often dictate what design works best, but most bearings do have several elements in common. Harvey pulls back the curtain...
2022-05-0332 min
The Practical StillOther whiskey options if you like Jameson Irish whiskeyStacey Moses joins me again and we talk about options for her longtime go-to whiskey, Jameson Irish Whiskey. Other Irish whiskey such as Redbreast 12 is certainly an option but there are Scotch, Japanese, and American whiskeys that would make nice choices too.We also debunk Stacey's belief that all Scotch is peaty in an effort to help her broaden her whiskey horizons.Cheers! Podcast episodes, videos, and livesteams are available at thepracticalstill.com.Join us for Friday Sips Live, Fridays at 2:30pm MTAll the socials @ThePracticalStillQuestions fo...
2022-05-0147 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideEpisode 14: Lizard Skins grows from bar tape to big leaguesLizard Skins founder Brian Fruit knew how incredible DSP was going to be when he first saw it. This unique polymer felt incredibly soft to the touch, and it offered the grip he was looking for on his own bike. What Fruit didn't know was how big of an impact his Lizard Skins products would have, not only on the cycling industry, but in the sports world at large.Fruit's handlebar tape was unlike anything else on the market at the time. Cork tape ruled the roost, but Fruit wanted something with more cushion and grip. DSP...
2022-04-2035 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideEpisode 13: Kitsbow puts ownership in employee handsIf you regularly ride knobby tires, you likely know the name Kitsbow. It has become synonymous with premium mountain bike clothing, and for good reason: Kitsbow's clothes offer plenty of function, but they are often so beautiful they border on show pieces.David Billstrom, CEO of Kitsbow, knows the brand is known for premium products. But he also wants us all to know why: Kitsbow's clothing is made by hand, when you order it, by employees that own the company.Kitsbow is indeed employee-owned, with each employee getting a stake in the business. It's unique...
2022-03-2937 min
The Practical StillMy friend Stacey has some whiskey questions.My friend Stacey Moses has some whiskey questions. Until just a few months ago, we'd worked together in various capacities for many years, and during that time, we also became friends. On balance, I feel as if I've learned far more from Stacey in our professional relationship than she ever learned from me so I always relish an opportunity to share any knowledge I have with her. In the before COVID times, Stacey would visit town to work in our offices (she lives outside of Washington DC while our offices were in Boulder, CO) and she would often stay...
2022-03-2737 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideEpisode 12: Alex Howes and Kiel Reijnen try to Kill Phil (Gaimon)Phil Gaimon isn't good at retiring. Or, perhaps he's a bit too good at it. The former pro cyclist pedaled his way through some of the biggest races on top teams at the WorldTour level, but called it quits a few years ago.Problem is, he hasn't quit.Gaimon's YouTube channel chronicles his post-career pursuits, which include KOM-hunting, fun videos with pro cyclists (arm-wrestling with Toms Skujins, anyone?), and organizing his annual event, Phil's Cookie Fondo.Recently, Gaimon embarked on an adventure with Kiel Reijnen and Alex Howes, in which the two pros...
2022-03-1033 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideEpisode 11: Eliza Sampey's tips for women's solo backcountry adventuresEliza Sampey spends a lot of time in the woods alone. And she wants other women to know that they can do it, too. It can be intimidating to head off on adventures alone, but with the right preparation and a little bit of research, Sampey says traveling solo can be safe, fun, and relaxing.After countless backcountry trips, both domestic and international, Sampey has become an expert on solo travel as a woman. She knows what to look out for, how to set yourself up for camping success in the woods or in town, and how...
2022-03-0345 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideEpisode 10: Geoff Kabush on the evolution of a pro cyclist's jobGeoff Kabush has a unique perspective on what it means to be a pro cyclist. Not only has his career spanned more than two decades, it has also included three trips to the Olympics — not to mention four different cycling disciplines.Kabush joins host Dan Cavallari on the Slow Guy on the Fast Ride podcast to offer his take on how the job description of a pro cyclist has changed over the years, for better and for worse. While sponsorships have always been part of the game, social media has complicated matters for athletes looking to focus on...
2022-02-2435 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideEpisode 9: Marley Blonsky leads the way to normalizing all bodiesWhat does a cyclist body look like? If you envisioned a rail-thin racer with shaved legs, you're not alone. While that body type tends to garner attention and even celebration in the bike world, most cyclists around the world don't look like that at all.Marley Blonsky has worked hard to normalize all body types on bikes. She calls herself a "Professional Fat Cyclist," a category into which a high percentage of American cyclists fit. And more importantly than that, Blonsky calls herself a "Body Positive Activist." That touches on an issue almost all of us...
2022-02-1736 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideEpisode 8: Shayna Powless's Dreamcatcher Foundation counters pandemic of violenceProfessional cyclist Shayna Powless and her fiancé, Buffalo Bills nose tackle Eli Ankou, started the Dreamcatcher Foundation to raise awareness of a pandemic of violence.All throughout the United States, frightening statistics regarding missing and murdered indigenous women continue to get little notice in mainstream media. Powless and Ankou both come from indigenous ancestry, and when they had the opportunity to build the Dreamcatcher Foundation not only to draw attention to the stories of missing and murdered indigenous women, but also to engage those communities through sports, it seemed like a no-brainer.Powless joins h...
2022-02-1036 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideEpisode 7: What is the future of cycling media?Cycling media has consolidated drastically in the last few years, which means more and more quality voices have lost their platforms. It's a bold new world for media in general, and cycling media has not been spared; it's up to writers, editors, and publishers to adapt or die.On today's episode of the Slow Guy on the Fast Ride podcast, host Dan Cavallari joins Hong Quan, founder of Karmic Bikes and serial entrepreneur, as well as Joe Lindsey, a longtime freelance writer and contributor to Bicycling, Outside, and many other outlets. The two have opposing v...
2022-02-0346 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideEpisode 6: Can cycling clothing be truly sustainable?Presca Sportswear calls itself the first climate-positive sportswear company. We've heard these types of buzzwords before, so perhaps that's a tough sell for consumers. But Presca actually backs it up with a concrete plan for sustainability — baked right into its business model from the start.Presca's CEO Rob Webbon and managing director Guy Whitby join host Dan Cavallari on this episode of the Slow Guy on the Fast Ride podcast to outline exactly how the company approaches the life cycle of a product. From sustainable sourcing and packaging to a unique chamois repair service, Presca offers a cle...
2022-01-2733 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideEpisode 5: Bike Club NFT brings tokens to the bike worldBike Club NFT has those now-ubiquitous three letters in its name: NFT. That might be enough to scare many readers off, but don't worry, it's not all as scary as it seems.NFTs seem to have swept into the mainstream overnight, yet the vast majority of us are still pretty unclear on what the heck an NFT is.NFT=non-fungible token. Clear as mud, right?Fortunately, Bike Club NFT's founder, Tyler Benedict (also the founder of Bikerumor.com) and primary artist Rich Mitchelson have clearer answers on what NFTs are, why you might...
2022-01-1336 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideEpisode 4: Is it a good idea to start a bike business?Both Michael Pryde — founder of Chapter 2 Bikes in New Zealand — and Mike Yakubowicz — founder of Bridge Bikes in Canada — started bike businesses knowing full well that the big dogs rule the yard. Specialized, Giant, Trek, Cannondale...the big boys take up much of the floor space in bike shops, on the group rides, and in the pro peloton.So why start a bike business at all? What can a small, upstart company offer that the big dogs can't? On this episode of the Slow Guy on the Fast Ride podcast, Chapter 2's Michael Pryde talks about wha...
2022-01-0640 min
The Rouleur PodcastRouleur Tech Podcast - Supply ChainsWondering why your bikes and bits are taking so long to arrive? What is the hold up in the supply chain? Dan Cavallari asks logistics expert Dan Woodcock where the products are right now, why ships are sitting outside harbours unable to unload, and when we can expect to see some easing of the situation. Harrison Macris of Princeton Carbon Works, supplier of TT wheels to Team Ineos, also joins Dan to explain how his company has coped with the lack of hub deliveries with a unique solution - scouring the globe for quality...
2022-01-0634 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideEpisode 3: Selene Yeager offers guidance for athletes during menopauseSelene Yeager, AKA "The Fit Chick," has written for Bicycling Magazine for decades, has ghost-written several books for athletes, and has made herself an expert on "telling people how to exercise." Her life as been spent pursuing athletic feats and sharing her expertise with those who wish to do the same.When she reached menopause, she realized that, as a woman athlete, there were scarce resources available for how to approach this stage of life. So she started the "Hit Play, Not Pause" podcast to give fellow women athletes information they desperately needed to continue to perform...
2021-12-1434 min
The Practical StillHow practical can $85 bottles of whiskey be?We were working on some other productions for Dan's Slow Guy on the Fast Ride cycling content and we decided to take a few minutes and sip some whiskey. I brought two sample bottles with some Old Fitzgerald Bottled In Bond 8 year old and an Old Forester Barrel Proof store pick for Dan to blind taste.Can $85 bottles really be practical? We think so, at least relative to their secondary prices when we paid retail for them but still, $85 is not nothing. Practical or not, both of these are delicious.We did record...
2021-12-0619 minThe Practical StillDrinking Some Islay Scotch WhiskyThere are so many delicious whiskies to drink from around the world that no one person will probably ever come close to tasting them all but we should try to expand our palates, shouldn't we? Not that we stretch all that far but we have gotten hung up on bourbon and rye whiskey lately so back to Scotland we go in this episode. Specifically, we're drinking whisky from Islay, the small island known for producing heavily peated Scotch whisky from some of the most famous distilleries in the world. Laphroaig, Ardbeg, Lagavulin, and the newest distillery of the bunch...
2021-11-0458 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideEpisode 1: Ottolock's bumpy startup journeyWelcome to the very first episode of the Slow Guy on the Fast Ride podcast!Today, host Dan Cavallari heads up to Oregon to chat with the founders of Ottolock: Jake VanderZanden and Jacob Rathe. The Ottolock is a unique beast, unlike any other bike lock on the market. It's handmade in the USA, and that's not even the coolest part of the story. Jake and Jacob give us a history lesson on how the idea for Ottolock came about, and what the pair had to do to get the company started. As it turns...
2021-11-0142 min
Slow Guy On The Fast RideEpisode 2: Gloria Liu and Dan Schwartz from Outside MagazineGloria Liu's Outside Magazine column recently tackled a topic near and dear to her heart: Her boyfriend, Dan Schwartz (also a writer for Outside Magazine and beyond). Both Gloria and Dan live for the outdoors — bikes, skiing, camping, you name it. That led them to their careers telling stories about the outdoor life, which is an inherently fascinating career.Yet on ski lifts last winter, the couple found the conversation turning to Dan's life in Silverton more often than not. Gloria often got left behind in the conversation, or ignored altogether. That led Gl...
2021-10-2923 minThe Practical StillAre practical whiskeys waiting for us even in this crazy bourbon market?We started The Practical Still podcast about 18 months ago with the premise that there are wonderful bottles of bourbon, rye, and single malt whiskeys waiting for us on shelves any day of the week. We don't need to chase unicorn bottles, camp out in parking lots, or pay inflated secondary market prices to enjoy drinking whiskey.We say that's all still true, even if the prices for common bottles are rising faster than ever. See what we're drinking on YouTube and keep listening to these podcast episodes for tips and direction on sipping tasty bourbon without breaking...
2021-09-2742 minThe Practical StillDo we really need so many bottles to be happy whiskey drinkers?Dan and I always say that we don't have whiskey collections. We just have bottles of whiskey we haven't opened yet. The reality is that we do have quite a few bottles of bourbon lying around regardless of what we call it. So, do we really need so many if we aren't planning to keep them all forever without opening them? The answer is no, we do not. There isn't any practical reason to have a pile of Elijah Craig Small Batch bourbon stashed away. It isn't going anywhere and the price has been stable for a few years...
2021-08-1841 minThe Practical StillFinding whiskey away from home and alcohol control statesShopping for whiskey can be very different depending on where you are. The biggest difference you'll see is when states where the government controls retail sales, known as 'control states'. ABC stores in those states are the primary retail outlet and while they can still be package stores in some of those states that are privately owned, they aren't typically - or at least not in Alabama where Mark lived until just a few years ago - competitive because their competition is a state-run, government monopoly. On the plus side of a control state is that, if you can...
2021-07-1338 minThe Practical StillFinished versus Matured Whiskey: Is there a difference?Maybe it's just splitting hairs but there is a difference between a whiskey finished in a barrel that previously held wine, sherry, port, rum, or some other product versus a whiskey that was matured in a sherry or port or whatever barrel. It gets a little complicated when talking about rum or scotch when our typical orientation is toward American whiskeys such as bourbon, rye, and American single malt but understanding some very basic production processes really help to sort it all out. As often happens, Dan and Mark quickly move past what they planned to...
2021-06-1937 minThe Practical StillDeerhammer Distillery Visit: After Drinking from all the BarrelsAfter we recorded an introductory podcast (if you haven't listed to it yet, it's a good idea to pause this episode and give it a listen here) in the rack house at Deerhammer Distillery, owner Lenny Eckstein took us through a few tastings of his smoked corn whiskey, bourbon, rye, and American single malt whiskies. To say it was enlightening is quite an understatement. Additionally, we sampled directly from a great many barrels using large silicon straws to siphon out unfiltered, uncut whiskey, you know, the way the universe means for us to taste such delights. Lenny ex...
2021-05-3112 minThe Practical StillDeerhammer Distillery Visit: Before the Drinking StartedOwner, co-founder, and head distiller of Deerhammer Distillery in Buena Vista, CO, Lenny Eckstein invited us up to visit after hearing the podcast episode where we talked about young whiskey. Lenny felt that he could offer some valuable experience to us that would improve our understanding of distillation and maturation particularly as it relates to how craft distillers approach creating single malt, bourbon, and rye whiskies when they know they won't age them for longer than 2 to 5 years. It was indeed eye-opening to understand his process, how he grew to produce really good whiskey at 2 and 3 years of age...
2021-05-3129 minThe Practical StillAre whiskey brand stories worth anything to us when deciding which bottles to buy?I've decided something important. At least it is important to my whiskey drinking enjoyment. I'm going to pledge from this moment forward to only judge a whiskey by the actual whiskey and how much I like said whiskey. Not by the hype. Not by the story. Not by the appropriated history. Not by the pretty label. Not by ... you get the idea.Obviously, you say. Not so fast. I think we are all suckered in by stories of grandfathers long dead, of stills in the woods, of recipes thought forgotten even if we don't admit it. In...
2021-05-0731 minThe Practical StillWhiskey Resources: It's about more than just moneyDan and Mark talk about resource considerations for whiskey consuming enthusiasts beyond just the money. Space on the shelf, what to do with the bottle of bourbon, rye, and scotch that you just don't care for, and more.They also sip on some Blanton's, Eagle Rare, and Wild Turkey Master's Keep Cornerstone Rye whiskey, none of which are likely to be poured down the drain. But what do you do when your evening pour doesn't measure up? Do you suffer through or drop it in the sink and move on to something else? Worse yet, will you...
2021-04-2430 minThe Practical StillYoung Whiskey: Sometimes surprisingly good but more often, not.Why is it that some very young whiskeys can be surprisingly tasty while other are about what we'd expect, bad? Could it be that skilled distillers know how to aim at two or three year target better than others? Is it all about fermentation? Is it luck? Maybe it's just our tastes.And when it's bad, and it can be soooo bad, do the distillers and brands know it? Or do they really think their sixteen month old rye whiskey is rich and flavorful as their label suggests? Could they really think that? Tastes are certainly subjective.
2021-04-1654 minThe Practical StillHow should we welcome new people into whiskey?Every hobby faces the same dilemma - how do we welcome new people into our world without scaring them off before they even have a chance to figure it all out? That's what we tackle today. We were all new to whiskey at one point so how did we make it past all the jargon and nonsense? What are some 'dos and don'ts' if we want folks to feel welcome dipping their toes into the whiskey world? Well, it isn't about bottle chugs or only drinking barrel proof bourbon neat, that's for sure. Simply put, don't be a...
2021-04-0725 minThe Practical StillWhere is our whiskey?It has been a while since Dan and I published a podcast episode. Why? Who knows. We've been busy with other projects but probably, the truth is closer to it just isn't as fun to produce these things remotely as it is passing bottles back and forth and sipping whiskey together. It just wasn't safe to do that for a long time but, with vaccines at full speed here in Colorado, we're getting there. We've still been putting up fresh Open the Bottle, Back to the Bottle, and Not Whiskey videos over on YouTube along with something new, Blind...
2021-04-0602 min
The Practical StillHas the pandemic changed the way you enjoy your whiskey?The pandemic is changing how we relate to all sorts of life events, hobbies, and other things we perhaps took for granted before. Has the isolation changed how you enjoy your whiskey? It sure has changed our relationship with the spirits we love to drink. The most beautiful part of whiskey is sharing it with friends and that, for sure, is not the same today as it was a year ago. Bourbon, even modest bourbon, tastes better and adds more to our lives when it is shared with friends in the moment. Are you drinking more or less in these...
2021-01-2653 min
The Practical StillThe price of bourbon and rye whiskey just keeps going up and up and up!It sure seems as if bourbon and rye whiskey prices are continuing to accelerate. Bottles that one day are gathering dust are gone from the shelf the next and doubling price the very next time you see them again. It's more important than ever to know what you're drinking and what it's worth to you. There are still great bottles we can buy most any day at reasonable prices even if they are getting more and more rare. Don't give up. Share that whiskey with friends, try some Irish or Japanese whiskey and let us know when you find some...
2021-01-1856 min
The Practical StillGoodbye 2020, hello 2021 and more whiskey and maybe rum and tequila too!Dan and Mark talk about starting The Practical Still in 2020 and what's coming up in 2021. There will be guests on the podcast and new topics for the YouTube channel too. There will still be lots of whiskeys but maybe some rum and tequila too. Any spirits are fair game ... that's why it's called The Practical Still rather than the whiskey this or that. How about some brandy? Sure.Podcast episodes, videos, and livesteams are available at thepracticalstill.com.Join us for Friday Sips Live, Fridays at 2:30pm MTAll the socials @ThePracticalStillQuestions for us? Email...
2020-12-2852 min
The Practical StillOnly one brand of whiskey for the rest of your life. Which would you choose?If you could only drink one brand of whiskey for the rest of your life, which one would you choose? You still have to pay for it and you're still subject to marketing conditions such as pricing and availability so if you choose poorly you may never again sip bourbon or rye or single malt whiskey again.Podcast episodes, videos, and livesteams are available at thepracticalstill.com.Join us for Friday Sips Live, Fridays at 2:30pm MTAll the socials @ThePracticalStillQuestions for us? Email mark@thepracticalstill.com.Whiskey isn't all we do....
2020-12-0654 min
The Practical StillDoes the color of a whiskey tell us anything useful about that whiskey?What, if anything, can be learned simply from the color of whiskey? We all talk about the color when we find new whiskey and color is evaluated along with the nose and taste but what should whiskey shoppers know about whiskey color and what can it dependably tell us? For some, myself included, we just like the color of old bourbon and it's as much a part of the experience as glassware - it's just beautiful.Podcast episodes, videos, and livesteams are available at thepracticalstill.com.Join us for Friday Sips Live, Fridays at 2:30pm MTAll...
2020-11-211h 02
The Practical StillA $1,000 whiskey budget for an entire year? I learned a lot.For years, I didn't pay much attention to how much money I spent on whiskey. 2019 was just a mess where I bought whatever I wanted whenever I wanted it and it was just too much. So, for 2020, I put myself on a $1,000 annual budget for whiskey - well, for sipping whiskey - and it helped on many fronts. Dan and I talk through the lessons and how I look at whiskey purchases differently now. While the budget has been exhausted, the year still has a few weeks left so what will I do now?Podcast episodes, videos, and livesteams...
2020-11-171h 10
The Practical StillWhat should you do with that last little bit of whiskey in the bottle?I don't know why but I often end up with quite a few bottles with just a little bit of whiskey left in them. For some reason, I'll just let them sit that way for too long. Usually, the last sip is my favorite so maybe I just don't want the good times to end. In this episode, we talk about different options for dealing with the last sip of whiskey in the bottle.I also repeatedly mention https://lincolnroadpackagestore.com as we finish off a 13-year-old Rye pick from Barrell Craft Spirits and open up a Russell's Reserve Single...
2020-11-0257 min
The Practical StillWhere did all the Scotch whisky go?One day, we looked at our whiskey shelves and noticed there were no open bottles of Scotch. What happened? Why did we suddenly stop buying and opening bottles of single malt Scotch whisky? And, when we finally did open up what should have been a lovely Bunnahabhain 12, did it take a while to remember how wonderful Scotch can? Have our palates been battered by barrel proof bourbon too long? Nah, we just need to remember that variety in whiskey is important and worth pursuing. Also, it's fun to try and pronounce some of those crazy sounding Scotch distilleries. Dan mentioned...
2020-10-2458 min
The Practical StillWhat is sourced whiskey and why should we care?If you've been into whiskey for even a little while, you've likely learned that some brands don't distill their own whiskey and instead buy the liquid in their bottles from other brands and companies that do own distilleries. That's what is known as sourced whiskey. Distilleries such as MGP in Lawrenceburg, IN, and many others provide barrels of distillate to just about anyone who can pay for it. That doesn't mean sourced whiskey is bad whiskey, in fact, it can be quite the contrary, but it does mean you aren't always drinking what you think you're drinking. Dan and Mark...
2020-10-1342 min
The Practical StillOlder whiskey is best, right? Then why are some of our favorites not so old?We got to wondering if older whiskey is always better, why are some of our favorite bottles not very old? We love Booker's and it's only 6 to 7 years old. What about Pikesville Rye at 6 years, Wild Turkey 101 without an age statement but known to be 6 to 8 years old, or the well regarded Willet Family Estate 4 year rye? Why do we still covet 10, 12, 15 year old whiskey or even older? We start with a Knob Creek 15, move to a 14 year Barrell Bourbon, and then we open up a great Booker's release and even try younger local Boulder Spirits Bottled In Bond and...
2020-09-301h 26
The Practical StillSurprisingly good whiskey over this year so farSurprisingly good whiskey over this year so far by The Practical StillPodcast episodes, videos, and livesteams are available at thepracticalstill.com.Join us for Friday Sips Live, Fridays at 2:30pm MTAll the socials @ThePracticalStillQuestions for us? Email mark@thepracticalstill.com.Whiskey isn't all we do.Slow Guy on the Fast RideDawn Patrol MTBMental Healthlete
2020-09-2242 min
The Practical StillDoes packaging in whiskey matter?Dan and Mark discuss packaging in the retail whiskey industry. Specifically, does it even matter to the experience and enjoyment of sipping on bourbon, rye, and single malt whiskeys? Cardboard and wooden boxes, tubes, stoppers, toppers, wax, plastic, ribbons, and beautifully crafted stories printed on cards and booklets. Do you buy one whiskey over another because of any of this extra fluff or are you solely focused on the liquid in the bottle? And speaking of the bottle, do you care about the form of the bottle itself? We do figure out that Dan likes wooden boxes and Mark prefers...
2020-09-0236 min
Velo PodcastTech Podcast: What makes a good chamois?Tech editor Dan Cavallari has been testing a lot of bibs lately, and every time he found a pair he liked, the chamois came from the same company: Elastic Interface.
On today's episode, Cavallari catches up with Irene Lucarelli from Elastic Interface and Tim Jackson from Pow Word Communications to talk about what makes a good chamois you can forget all about on your ride.
2020-08-3137 min
The Practical StillCan we build a $100 whiskey bar that's good?Dan and Mark work through the whiskey styles and supporting components to put together a $100 whiskey bar to hopefully satisfy bourbon drinkers, rye drinkers, scotch drinkers, and cocktail consumers. Is that even possible? Give episode 7 a listen and find out. Then, let us know what you think. Which whiskey were we wrong to include, which would you rather see within these constraints?Podcast episodes, videos, and livesteams are available at thepracticalstill.com.Join us for Friday Sips Live, Fridays at 2:30pm MTAll the socials @ThePracticalStillQuestions for us? Email mark@thepracticalstill.com.Whiskey...
2020-08-2740 min
Velo PodcastTech Podcast: Wandering parking lots for Tour de France techIn a normal year, Ben Delaney and Dan Cavallari are wandering random hotel parking lots in search of the newest and coolest Tour de France tech, often getting chastised by team mechanics and otherwise making nuisances of themselves somewhere in France.
2020 is no normal year. This year, both Ben and Dan will be watching the Tour from home, squinting at computer and TV screens to spot the new stuff.
In this episode of the VeloNews Tech Podcast, Ben and Dan talk a bit about their processes for spotting new tech when they're on the ground at the Tour de France...
2020-08-2441 min
The Practical StillBlind tasting a bunch of whiskeyDan and Mark did an informal blind tasting a few weeks back. Episode 6 sees them back at Dan's house, recording together for the first time in months, and reviewing those blindly tasted whiskeys after some time to think about them.Podcast episodes, videos, and livesteams are available at thepracticalstill.com.Join us for Friday Sips Live, Fridays at 2:30pm MTAll the socials @ThePracticalStillQuestions for us? Email mark@thepracticalstill.com.Whiskey isn't all we do.Slow Guy on the Fast RideDawn Patrol MTBMental Healthlete
2020-08-0955 min
The Practical StillWhat's better, single barrel or small batch?Whiskey bottles bandy a lot of terms about, and small batch and single barrel appear pretty often. What do these terms mean? Which one is better? Mark and Dan talk about what makes a single barrel pick and a small batch bottle, where you can get them, and what you can expect from them.Podcast episodes, videos, and livesteams are available at thepracticalstill.com.Join us for Friday Sips Live, Fridays at 2:30pm MTAll the socials @ThePracticalStillQuestions for us? Email mark@thepracticalstill.com.Whiskey isn't all we do.Slow Guy on...
2020-06-2436 min
The Practical StillBack To The Bottle: Woodford Reserve and a bonusMark had a couple of bottles open, and as it turned out, both of them were a bit disappointing. Here's what he thought of the Woodford Reserve Master's Collection Chocolate Malted Rye, and Breakers wheated bourbon.If you haven't already seen the Open the Bottle video, take a look. https://www.thepracticalstill.com/post/open-the-bottle-not-every-whiskey-tastes-goodPodcast episodes, videos, and livesteams are available at thepracticalstill.com.Join us for Friday Sips Live, Fridays at 2:30pm MTAll the socials @ThePracticalStillQuestions for us? Email mark@thepracticalstill.com.Whiskey isn't all we do.Slow Guy...
2020-05-2601 min
The Practical StillBack To The Bottle: Old Ezra 7Mark has had a bottle of Old Ezra 7 open for a bit, so it's time to revisit to find out if it holds up after several drams.If you haven't already seen the Open the Bottle video, take a look. https://www.thepracticalstill.com/post/open-the-bottle-old-ezra-7-barrel-strength-bourbonPodcast episodes, videos, and livesteams are available at thepracticalstill.com.Join us for Friday Sips Live, Fridays at 2:30pm MTAll the socials @ThePracticalStillQuestions for us? Email mark@thepracticalstill.com.Whiskey isn't all we do.Slow Guy on the Fast RideDawn Patrol MTB
2020-05-2601 min
The Practical StillDo Age Statements Matter?On this episode of The Practical Still podcast, Mark and Dan get to the root of age statements: do they matter? Does a 10 year old whiskey age statement necessarily mean it's better than a 7 year old whiskey? And just how old is all the stuff that goes into the bottle anyway? Find out on this episode of The Practical Still Podcast.Podcast episodes, videos, and livesteams are available at thepracticalstill.com.Join us for Friday Sips Live, Fridays at 2:30pm MTAll the socials @ThePracticalStillQuestions for us? Email mark@thepracticalstill.com.Whiskey isn't...
2020-05-2635 min
Breakfast With PerkinsEpisode 11 - RACCOON RIVER IS NOT A BEACH!!! 5/18/20This week we talked about about my love for Vampires, Jay Cutler and Kristen Cavallari, the Underworld movies, floating down rivers is fucking stupid and so is glorifying alcohol and how all drugs should be legal!
2020-05-1919 min
The Practical StillWhy is it sometimes difficult to tell the difference between rye and bourbon whiskey?Mark and Dan get down to the nitty gritty: what's the difference between bourbon and rye, and why do some of the latter taste like the former? It turns out, there's a lot of subtle differences that make a huge impact on flavor. But really, as with most things whiskey, it all comes down to the mash bill.Podcast episodes, videos, and livesteams are available at thepracticalstill.com.Join us for Friday Sips Live, Fridays at 2:30pm MTAll the socials @ThePracticalStillQuestions for us? Email mark@thepracticalstill.com.Whiskey isn't all we do.
2020-05-0434 min
The Practical StillDoes Glassware Matter?In this week's episode of The Practical Still Podcast, Mark and Dan discuss the different types of glassware for enjoying your whiskey — and whether the type of glass you're drinking from even matters.Podcast episodes, videos, and livesteams are available at thepracticalstill.com.Join us for Friday Sips Live, Fridays at 2:30pm MTAll the socials @ThePracticalStillQuestions for us? Email mark@thepracticalstill.com.Whiskey isn't all we do.Slow Guy on the Fast RideDawn Patrol MTBMental Healthlete
2020-04-2328 min
Velo PodcastTech Podcast: Is gravel suspension necessary?Gravel bikes have gone soft! By which of course we mean suspension has become a stable in some form or another on most gravel bikes. Flexing seatposts, decouplers, and even full-suspension designs have all aimed to make gravel riding more comfortable.
But is it necessary?
Tech editor Dan Cavallari talked with VeloNews editorial director Ben Delaney to get his take on the gravel bike he has tested over the years. Does Ben think suspension is here to stay?
And Cavallari chats with Zack Vestal from Niner Bikes to get deeper into the design considerations behind the MCR (Magic Carpet Ride...
2020-04-2036 min
The Practical StillBack To The Bottle: Old Forester 1920Mark and Dan do a quick recap of Old Forester 1920, several days after popping the bottle open. Do the flavors hold up? Is it worth the price? Listen to find out.If you haven't already seen the Open the Bottle video, take a look. https://www.thepracticalstill.com/post/back-to-the-bottle-old-forester-1920Podcast episodes, videos, and livesteams are available at thepracticalstill.com.Join us for Friday Sips Live, Fridays at 2:30pm MTAll the socials @ThePracticalStillQuestions for us? Email mark@thepracticalstill.com.Whiskey isn't all we do.Slow Guy on the Fast Ride...
2020-04-1301 min
Velo PodcastTech Podcast: Using power meters indoors and outdoorsTech editor Dan Cavallari and editorial director Ben Delaney give you the basics on what you need to take advantage of power both indoors and outdoors.
Since many of us are doing a fair bit of Zwifting these days, Delaney and Cavallari discuss how to use your power meter — and more broadly, power in general — to get the most out of your Zwift sessions. There are three fundamental ways to use Zwift: riding, training, and racing. Listen to find out how to optimize your power meter and settings to get the most out of each type of virtual ride.
2020-04-0631 min
The Practical StillI have $25. Can I buy a good bottle of bourbon?Episode 1 of the Practical Still podcast gives listeners a sense of what to look for when you're on the hunt for an excellent bottle of bourbon that won't cost you top-shelf prices.Mark and Dan discuss the terms you need to know to get started on your bourbon hunt so you can find quality bottles at an affordable price.Podcast episodes, videos, and livesteams are available at thepracticalstill.com.Join us for Friday Sips Live, Fridays at 2:30pm MTAll the socials @ThePracticalStillQuestions for us? Email mark@thepracticalstill.com.Whiskey isn't all we...
2020-03-2935 min
Velo PodcastTech Podcast: Tubeless testing for Paris-RoubaixNeil Shirley from Enve Wheels joins tech editor Dan Cavallari on the Tech Podcast to recount his recent trip to France to help NTT Pro Cycling riders find the optimal tire/rim combination for the spring classics.
Shirley spent time with Edvald Boasson Hagen and Michael Gogl as they rode the Paris-Roubaix cobble sectors. The idea was to get the riders accustomed to tubeless tires and find the right combination to counter P-R's brutal cobbles and the smoother pavement miles in between.
Cavallari and Shirley also talk about what makes tubeless tires faster than tubed and tubular tires, as well...
2020-03-0936 min
Velo PodcastTech Podcast: Gravel Geometry With Jason MoeschlerEvil Bikes created the Chamois Hagar to upend the gravel bike segment, and it may have done just that. Evil's COO Jason Moeschler joins VeloNews tech editor Dan Cavallari in Scottsdale, Arizona to chat about this unique beast of a bike, and what it means for the gravel category.
Notably, the Chamois Hagar offers a completely unique gravel bike geometry that looks an awful lot like a mountain bike, and for good reason: Evil is, after all, a mountain bike company. But Moeschler makes the case that a super-slack (66.67 degree) head tube angle and unheard-of 93mm trail figure makes a...
2020-01-2738 min
Velo PodcastVeloNews Tech Podcast: Smart trainers and virtual ridingThe VeloNews Tech Podcast returns from a lengthy hiatus, and tech editor Dan Cavallari gets a cohost! Editorial director Ben Delaney joins us to chat about smart trainers and cycling indoors.
With the explosive growth of indoor riding and racing, smart trainer technology and all the peripherals surrounding them have grown up in a hurry. Cavallari and Delaney discuss the evolution of smart trainers and the importance of Zwift to the growth of indoor cycling.
2019-12-0353 min
Velo PodcastTech pod, ep. 14: How to layer for winter ridingDon't be such a Dan! A Dan?! That's right, our tech podcast host Dan Cavallari is a bit timid about riding in foul weather. Not to worry because today he is talking with Rob Pickels, physiologist in advanced development at Pearl Izumi.
They discuss how breathability works (and why that is a misnomer), how waterproof your cycling kit really needs to be, and why zippers actually don't work that well if you need to cool off. Pickels has plenty of insight on how different fabrics work in different conditions and advice to help you layer more effectively this winter.
2019-01-0338 min
Velo PodcastTech podcast, ep. 5: An in-depth look at Tour de France aero bikesThe Tour de France peloton is chock full of brand-new aero bikes — what's behind these designs, and what do the riders like?
In this episode of the VeloNews Tech podcast, tech editor Dan Cavallari talks to industry experts to get the skinny on what makes a good aero bike, and what’s next for the category. Are aero bikes and all-around bikes melding into a single category? If not, what’s stopping them? And what the heck is a truncated airfoil anyway?
Cavallari also gets insights from the pros — Trek-Segafredo’s Toms Skujins and Bora-Hansgrohe’s Peter Sagan both offer their though...
2018-07-1934 min