Bikerumor Podcast

In this episode, we talk with Ted and Laura King about their new gravel race, Rooted Vermont. Coming up later this year and already more than half sold out after opening registration on April 1, they talk about what's special about riding in Vermont. And maple syrup. They love their maple syrup. So we talk about that. A lot. And we talk about what all the pros do when they retire if they're not putting on their own event. Apparently European pros tend to have a very different career track than U.S. pros. Head over to Bikerumor.com for the show post with links to the event and more. Hit like, hit subscribe, and hit play. Then just get out and ride! Got an idea for a guest? Click here to submit your ideas for who we should interview next! FOLLOW BIKERUMOR Keep tabs on all the latest bikes, wheels, components, gear and tech on The World's Largest Cycling Tech Blog by following us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. FOLLOW TYLER & WATTS Like us? Love us? Follow your hosts on social @tylerbenedict (FB // TW // IG) and @revoltingcogs (FB // IG)

Paul Price celebrates 30 years of running Paul Component Engineering with new green anodized parts, but they won't last. So, why? And what parts have been his biggest successes? His biggest flops? What's coming down the pipeline from them? Why isn't there an "S" on the end of "Component"? We ask all that and more in this interview with Paul while at NAHBS 2019. Also, we're running a little contest...so, listen throughout to see how you can win a sweet prize! Hit like, hit subscribe, and hit play. Then just get out and ride! Got an idea for a guest? Click here to submit your ideas for who we should interview next! FOLLOW BIKERUMOR Keep tabs on all the latest bikes, wheels, components, gear and tech on The World's Largest Cycling Tech Blog by following us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. FOLLOW TYLER & WATTS Like us? Love us? Follow your hosts on social @tylerbenedict (FB // TW // IG) and @revoltingcogs (FB // IG)

Once you've been at the top of your game, it's a hard thing to reconcile with yourself when things start to slide. What do you do when you can't seem to get back on top? How do you deal with others beating you at your own game? That's the topic of conversation with Adam Brayton, a pro downhill racer who's had some very impressive World Cup finishes. But the last couple years have been tough, so we talk about how he deals with that mentally and emotionally. And how he's prepared himself to come back faster, stronger and better than ever for 2019. We also dig into his sponsors a bit, and how he helps them with development and testing. Hit like, hit subscribe, and hit play. Then just get out and ride! Got an idea for a guest? Click here to submit your ideas for who we should interview next! FOLLOW BIKERUMOR Keep tabs on all the latest bikes, wheels, components, gear and tech on The World's Largest Cycling Tech Blog by following us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. FOLLOW TYLER & WATTS Like us? Love us? Follow your hosts on social @tylerbenedict (FB // TW // IG) and @revoltingcogs (FB // IG)

Everyone loves the Bikerumor comments, but what if they could be better? What if they could better unite riders everywhere with the people behind the brands? Well, they could. They can! And in this episode, we talk with Chad Moore of Mavic's global marketing team about how they handle comments on their posts, why they respond (and why they might choose not to), and what we can all do to encourage more brands to join the conversation. So, hit like, hit subscribe, and hit play. Then just get out and ride! Further reading: Check out these links for some of the things we mention in the episode: Mavic AASQ 1 Mavic AASQ 2 Bikerumor Comments Policy FOLLOW BIKERUMOR Keep tabs on all the latest bikes, wheels, components, gear and tech on The World's Largest Cycling Tech Blog by following us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. FOLLOW TYLER & WATTS Like us? Love us? Follow your hosts on social @tylerbenedict (FB //  TW // IG) and @revoltingcogs (FB // IG)

Kids these days. They're all over the place, but they're always on their phones. Or struggling to keep up in our factory farm classrooms whose tighter and tighter budgets continually restrict exercise, recess and other outdoor, active opportunities that would keep their brains fresh. Enter Specialized, where founder Mike Sinyard is building his legacy with the Specialized Foundation and its efforts to introduce mountain bike programs to schools to get kids right again. Or, at least, clear their heads so they can go into the classroom fresh, focused and ready to learn. They're not just funding the bikes, but also the research, and it's promising. But does it require bikes? Would any exercise do? Does it have to be about Specialized? Tune in and find out as Sinyard explains what they've learned and where it's headed! Hit like, hit subscribe, and hit play. Then just get out and ride! FOLLOW BIKERUMOR Keep tabs on all the latest bikes, wheels, components, gear and tech on The World's Largest Cycling Tech Blog by following us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. FOLLOW TYLER & WATTS Like us? Love us? Follow your hosts on social @tylerbenedict (FB //  TW // IG) and @revoltingcogs (FB // IG)

Why does your fresh, clean jersey stink the second you put it on? Is there any way to ever get rid of that "permafunk"? Is there any way to prevent it? To find out, we spoke with Polartec CEO Gary Smith to see what we can do about it, why it happens, and if there's any hope short of just burning it. He shares with us some the yarn and material technology that keeps the funk from forming in the first place, plus other fun stuff about technical garments that you may not have known. Like why there's poop in your jersey. Hit like, hit subscribe, and hit play. Then just get out and ride! FOLLOW BIKERUMOR Keep tabs on all the latest bikes, wheels, components, gear and tech on The World's Largest Cycling Tech Blog by following us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. FOLLOW TYLER & WATTS Like us? Love us? Follow your hosts on social @tylerbenedict (FB //  TW // IG) and @revoltingcogs (FB // IG)

Think you have a great idea for a new bike component? Want to share it with a brand and hope they make it? Or, better yet, partner with them and share the glory? And maybe the reward? Wolf Tooth Components would like you to slow your roll. And please don't just send them your idea. In this episode, we talk with WTC co-owner Brendan Moore about how they come up with ideas, how they deal with customer ideas and submissions, and how you can go about sending them (or any other brand) your idea the right way. Yes, there's more to it than just thinking something would be cool and sketching it out on a napkin. Hit like, hit subscribe, and hit play. Then just get out and ride! FOLLOW BIKERUMOR Keep tabs on all the latest bikes, wheels, components, gear and tech on The World's Largest Cycling Tech Blog by following us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. FOLLOW TYLER & WATTS Like us? Love us? Follow your hosts on social @tylerbenedict (FB //  TW // IG) and @revoltingcogs (FB // IG)

Ever wonder how people come up with the ideas for the things we ride? Why bikes and components are the way they are? What goes on inside the heads of the engineers, designers, marketers and owners of the cycling companies? So did we, so we started interviewing them. On the Bikerumor Podcast, we'll share these stories, interviews, and our own thoughts on the state of the industry. All hosted by the lovable duo of Bikerumor.com founder Tyler Benedict and Revolution Cycles NC owner Watts Dixon. Hit like, hit subscribe, and hit play. Then just get out and ride! FOLLOW BIKERUMOR Keep tabs on all the latest bikes, wheels, components, gear and tech on The World's Largest Cycling Tech Blog by following us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. FOLLOW TYLER & WATTS Like us? Love us? Follow your hosts on social @tylerbenedict (FB // TW // IG) and @revoltingcogs (FB // IG)