The ultimate call-in advice podcast for cyclists. Hosted by Mitch Boyer, each episode features a new guest expert. Whether you’re tackling your first group ride...
The SRAM vs Shimano Debate is Over? (Mike Simpson)
Get ready for some bold answers to listener call-in questions from Cinematographer, Specialized Ambassador, and Hot Dog Ride founder, Mike Simpson.
GUEST LINKS
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mikesimpsondop/
Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/149252
IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1890690/
Hot Dog Group Ride https://www.strava.com/clubs/Hotdog
Got a question? Follow my Instagram stories to call in https://www.instagram.com/mitchwayneboyer
Edited by Ricardo J. Santana (@ricardo.jsan) https://www.rjsantana.com
00:00 Intro
01:11 Earliest memory on a bike
02:51 LA vs NYC biking
04:02 Mike’s favorite place to ride in LA
07:14 How he got into filmmaking
10:31 Preferring photography over cinematography while riding
13:28 Route building tips
16:19 Call-in question: SRAM vs Shimano
22:03 Call-in question: Worst experience on a bike
26:17 Solo riding safety tips
35:08 The 2nd best place to ride in LA
39:54 The most beautiful descent Mike experienced last year
43:22 Roasting my podcast lighting setup
50:31 Cycling Court: Lightweight vs Aero
57:45 The cool-down
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Is An Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Aerodynamic? (Phil Gaimon)
Phil Gaimon uses his deep knowledge of cookies and cycling to answer this week's listener questions on the podcast.
GUEST LINKS
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@worstretirementeverInstagram https://www.instagram.com/philgaimon
Strava https://www.strava.com/pros/6188
Cookie Fondo https://www.philsfondo.com/
WTF https://www.whiskeytangofondo.com/
Seline https://www.instagram.com/selinerestaurant/?hl=en
Got a question? Follow my Instagram stories to call in https://www.instagram.com/mitchwayneboyer
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:16 Do raisins belong in cookies?
03:13 Phil’s cookie origin story
06:13 Earliest memory on a bike
08:35 The most aerodynamic cookie
12:43 Team drama at the World Tour level
21:50 Great British Bake Off
23:26 Balancing training rides and making content
36:36 Phil sells out to Big Oatmeal
38:25 Keeping cycling content creative long-term
41:17 YouTube Call debrief
50:57 Phil Gaimon the runner
55:25 Not-so-rapid rapid-fire questions
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Answering Your Cycling Questions LIVE | EJ’s Training Camp
Ej's Training Camp visits the podcast to give advice on group ride attire, indoor training, and how to avoid burnout on the bike and as a creator.
GUEST LINKS
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@UCDvIKQseajsYER98pcn46BA
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/Ej_trains
Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/7495264
Got a question? Follow my Instagram stories to call in https://www.instagram.com/mitchwayneboyer/
00:00 Intro
00:55 What’s harder: Cat 1 or YouTuber?
03:20 NorCal Cycling Editor and Jesse Coyle reaction video
09:27 EJ’s Goals for 2025
14:31 Burnout
20:01 Listener questions
20:27 How do you get new cyclists interested in racing?
27:25 How has cycling affected your life for good and bad?
30:15 What was your first FTP and average speed?
34:48 Aero socks part 1
35:15 How to make indoor riding bearable
38:51 Aero socks part 2
41:27 Training wheels and racing wheels
43:48 EJ’s first bike
45:16 Rapid fire questions
46:38 Would you rather be a climber or a sprinter?
49:11 Feedback and video updates
The ultimate call-in advice podcast for cyclists. Hosted by Mitch Boyer, each episode features a new guest expert. Whether you’re tackling your first group ride, optimizing your training plan, or hiding your latest bike purchase from your spouse, we’ve got the answers you’re looking for!