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Ryan MTB PodcastIsaac Allred - Unbound 100 and the Durango Death RideIsaac Allred recently placed second in the Unbound Gravel 100 miles distance as a part of the U23 Life Time Grand Prix series. He is also the holder of the fastest known time on the Durango Death Ride route. Follow Isaac Durango Death Ride video Durango Death Ride Strava Follow Ryan:Ryan MTB HomepageInstagramTikTokYouTube
2025-06-1757 min
Durango Local NewsFLC Appoints New PresidentThe Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees unanimously appointed Dr. Heather J. Shotton as the college’s next president at its meeting on April 11. Shotton formerly served as the college’s Vice President of Diversity Affairs and the Acting Dean of Student Engagement. She will be FLC’s first-ever indigenous president. By Ryan Simonovich. Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/flc-appoints-new-president This story is sponsored by Kroegers Ace Hardware and San Juan Regional Medical Center. Support the show
2025-05-2904 min
Ryan MTB PodcastVanessa Hauswald discusses the She Sends Foundation and NICAVanessa Hauswald is the incoming director of the She Sends Foundation. She was formerly the executive director of the NorCal League, the NICA league in Northern California. We talk about all that and more in this episode of the Ryan MTB podcast! Follow VanessaShe Sends Foundation Website InstagramFollow Ryan:Ryan MTB HomepageInstagramTikTokYouTube
2025-05-2746 min
Ryan MTB PodcastLauren Zimmer - Pro MTB and Gravel AthleteLauren Zimmer is a pro MTB and gravel athlete based in Utah. In this episode, we discuss her path to the pro ranks, stories from racing at the elite level, and the upcoming BWR Utah race. This episode is proudly sponsored by QEJA Socks. Follow Lauren Follow QEJA Website Instagram Facebook LinkedInFollow Ryan:Ryan MTB HomepageInstagramTikTokYouTube
2025-05-2149 min
Durango Local NewsDesert River Guides Optimistic About Rafting SeasonCody and Ryan Dudgeon are the owners and operators of Desert River Guides, the only rafting company in Farmington. Flows on the Animas River may not be record-breaking this year, but Dudgeon is still optimistic about good times on the water. By Ryan Simonovich.Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/desert-river-guides-optimistic-about-rafting-season This story is sponsored by Sunray Park & Casino and M&R Plumbing.Support the show
2025-05-1602 min
Durango Local NewsFLC unveils $6 Million CommonSpirit Sports Performance CenterStudent athletes at Fort Lewis College can now level-up their game with the debut of a new 12,000 square-foot Sports Performance Center. The project took two years and cost $6 million, with CommonSpirit Health as the major donor. By Ryan Simonovich.Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/flc-unveils-6-million-commonspirit-sports-performance-center This story is sponsored by Tafoya Barrett & Associates and Crystal Mart.Support the show
2025-05-0702 min
Ryan MTB PodcastNik Johnson - Team director and mechanic for Segment 28Nik Johnson is the team director for Team Segment 28 based in Durango, Colorado. He also works as a race mechanic and bike shop mechanic. Team Segment 28 Nik Johnson Big thanks to Mountain Bike Specialists for sponsoring this episode. Follow MBS on Instagram or Facebook. Follow Ryan:Ryan MTB HomepageInstagramTikTokYouTube
2025-04-2553 min
Ryan MTB PodcastMicah Rice - MTB and Gravel Race DirectorMicah Rice is a race director for numerous gravel and MTB races throughout the country. One of his main events is the Pikes Peak Apex MTB stage race, which also added a gravel event this year called Queen of the Canyons. Ryan and Micah chat about all that and more in this episode! Pikes Peak Apex info Micah Rice Follow Ryan:Ryan MTB HomepageInstagramTikTokYouTube
2025-03-2744 min
Ryan MTB PodcastMid South Gravel Cancellation Post-Mortem with Chris MehlmanChris Mehlman discusses the chaotic 24 hours that led up to The Mid South gravel race cancellation. Follow Chris MehlmanInstagram: @cmehlman34Substack: https://chrismehlman.substack.comWebsite: http://www.chrismehlman.comFollow Ryan SimonovichSubstack: https://ryanmtb.substack.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ryanmtb/videosInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanmtbpodcast
2025-03-1942 min
Ryan MTB PodcastDrew Medlock on signing Kate Courtney, Allied Cycle Works, and Trump tariffsThis week's guest is Drew Medlock, the CEO of Allied Cycle Works. Drew discusses Allied's 2025 athletes, bikes, and even more. Allied Cycle Works Drew MedlockFollow Ryan:Ryan MTB HomepageInstagramTikTokYouTube
2025-03-1246 min
Ryan MTB PodcastGetting to know Jacob HuberTalking gravel racing and Colorado life with young gun Jacob Huber from Durango. Follow JacobStrava Instagram Follow Ryan:Ryan MTB HomepageInstagramTikTokYouTube
2025-03-0654 min
Ryan MTB PodcastBWR Arizona preview show with Logan Jones-WilkinsRyan and Logan chat about the upcoming Belgian Waffle Ride Arizona race. This episode is proudly sponsored by Carbs Fuel. Buy their high-carb, affordable gels and drink mixes here.Follow Logan: InstagramSubstack newsletterStravaFollow Ryan:Ryan MTB HomepageInstagramTikTokYouTube
2025-02-2552 min
Ryan MTB PodcastBjorn Riley & Emilly Johnston of Scott SRAM MTB Racing TeamEmilly Johnson and Bjorn Riley discuss signing with Scott-SRAM, their 2024 seasons, changes to XCO racing, and more.
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2025-01-2241 min
Ryan MTB PodcastAaron Gouw on sports science, fueling, and Carbs FuelPhD candidate Aaron Gouw talks about winter training for cyclists, high-carb fueling, and co-founding the sports nutrition company Carbs Fuel
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2025-01-141h 04
Ryan MTB PodcastSarah Leishman - General Manager at Velocio ApparelRyan and Sarah talk all things Velocio Apparel, from the company’s entry into MTB apparel to sustainability. The show also covers Sarah’s days racing enduro and where the industry is at currently.
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2024-12-2851 min
Ryan MTB PodcastAmanda Nauman - Race promoter and gravel expertA former pro cyclocross and gravel racer, Amanda Nauman wears a lot of hats. From race promotion to podcasting and still riding her bike, Amanda is a gravel expert with a finger on the pulse of off-road cycling.
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2024-12-1158 min
Ryan MTB PodcastLogan Jones-Wilkins - Gravel racer and freelance journalistIn this wide-ranging conversation, Ryan talks with Logan Jones-Wilkins, a pro gravel racers and freelance journalist. They cover Logan’s background in both of those disciplines as well as the future of media and racing.
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2024-11-271h 02
Ryan MTB PodcastChelsea Kimball - Red Bull Rampage CompetitorProfessional freerider Chelsea Kimball takes us inside the first-ever women’s Red Bull Rampage contest, discussing her origins in the sport of freeride, how she progressed, and of course all the best rampage details.
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2024-11-1948 min
Ryan MTB PodcastNick DiNapoli - XC and enduro racerRyan and Nick talk about bike racing, his work with Specialized, and the California cycling scene.
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2024-09-0946 min
California Employment NewsCourt Ruling Halts FTC's Non-Compete Ban - Implications for EmployersA recent Texas federal court ruling has put a halt on the enforcement of the FTC’s ban on non-compete agreements. Learn more about this ruling and the implications it has for employers from Shauna Correia and Jacqueline Simonovich as they give an update from their previous episode in this installment of California Employment News.
Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel.
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Hi, I’m Jackie Simonovich, and I’m here with partner Shauna Correia. In our last California Employment News episode, Understanding the FTC Non-Competed Ban: Key Insigh...
2024-09-0403 min
California Employment NewsCourt Ruling Halts FTC's Non-Compete Ban - Implications for EmployersA recent Texas federal court ruling has put a halt on the enforcement of the FTC’s ban on non-compete agreements. Learn more about this ruling and the implications it has for employers from Shauna Correia and Jacqueline Simonovich as they give an update from their previous episode in this installment of California Employment News.
Watch this episode on the Weintraub YouTube channel.
Show Notes:
Jackie:
Hi, I’m Jackie Simonovich, and I’m here with partner Shauna Correia. In our last California Employment News episode, Understanding the FTC Non-Competed Ban: K...
2024-09-0403 min
Ryan MTB PodcastLuke Hall - Gravel Worlds Long Voyage winnerRyan and Luke chat about his win at the Gravel Worlds Long Voyage race, how he got into ultra gravel cycling, and more. Cover photo by @thechacobandit
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2024-09-0148 min
Spin CycleTransfer corner and the last chance saloonOn this week's Placeholders, Caley Fretz, Jonny Long, and Kit Nicholson talk transfers, Dane Cash pops by to preview the Vuelta a España, and Ryan Simonovich provides the lowdown on Leadville.
2024-08-1446 min
Ryan MTB PodcastParis Olympic MTB Pre Race ShowRyan Simonovich talks through the main contendors for the Paris Olympic MTB races taking place this weekend.
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2024-07-2426 min
Ryan MTB PodcastHannah Otto - Kokopelli Trail FKT record holderThis spring, Hannah Otto set a new FKT on the Kokopelli trail in between Moab, Utah and Western Colorado. We chat about the Kokopelli Trail FKT effort, the rest of her season, and marathon MTB racing.
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2024-07-2148 min
Ryan MTB PodcastSamara Sheppard - Life Time Grand Prix RacerIn this episode, we talk about Samara's racing background, the Life Time Grand Prix, her travels in the USA, and much more.
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2024-07-1144 min
Ryan MTB PodcastChris Mehlman - Pro Gravel & MTB RacerHost Ryan Simonovich is joined by Chris Mehlman for the inaugural episode of the Ryan MTB Podcast to discuss gravel stage racing, privateer life, and much more.
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2024-07-0356 min
PPN.fm - Photo Podcast NetworkQ&A #5 | PPN | October 6th, 2017Please submit your photography related questions to us here: http://www.photopodcasts.com/contact.html Host Scott Bourne: @ScottBourne Co-Host Rick Sammon: @ricksammon Rick’s website: www.ricksammon.com B&H link: bit.ly/bhphotodeals Here are the questions that Scott and Rick answer on this episode: 1. Would like to ask, how do you get better at composition? Seems like such a talent I don’t have. From Carlos Rivera On Twitter 2. What’s the biggest mis...
2017-10-0600 min