Life Lived One Corner at a Time
DJ Brew of DC Velo sits down to talk to us about how bike racing is a social activity and why having a positive community is so vital in keeping the sport fun. Photo by Will Nelson.
In this episode we talk with DJ Brew, @djbrew21, of DC Velo/Team Beyer Auto, @dc_velo_racing. We discuss what it takes to succeed as a field sprinter and how to stand out in the crowd with your own styles. Then we go deeper and talk about his success as a community builder and activist before talking about his goals of growing the participation of African American’s in bike racing.
Zack Allison, CLIF Bar, Kristen Arnold, Butcherbox Racing, and Whitney Allison and Julie Kuliezca of Hagens Berman Supermint talk with us about what it means to be a professional bike racer in America, how this is most definitely a team sport, and what it's really like living the pro bike racer life.
A special thank you to Source Endurance for helping with this episode. If you are interested in learning more about one of the country’s best endurance coaching companies, please visit their website. In this episode we talk with four professional bike racers about what it means to be a pro in the American bike racing scene, how teams are built and whether there is an “I” in team.
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Kristen Arnold, @kristenkarnold, ButcherBox Cycling, @butcherboxcycling
Whitney Allison, @whit.allison, Hagens Berman/Supermint, @supermintusa
Julie Kuliecza, @juliekuliecza, Hagens Berman/Supermint, @supermintusa
Zack Allison, @zacharylallison, CLIF Bar Racing, @clibarracing
What happens when you make the leap and go from being the dominating force in the cat 3 field to one of the guys in the M1/2? You start learning all over again. Learn about Scott's story, where the team is going, and about Murphy the dog's dedication to chasing the tennis ball.
In this episode with talk with Scott Kozicki of District Taco Racing, @dteliteracing about the challenges he’s facing going from winning the Cat 3 MABRA Road Cup to becoming a part of the Cat 1/2 field. Then we talk about his plans to compete and win in the 2019 Dirty Kanza single speed race.
Murphy the Dog video. Don’t worry, he’s ok and still out there chasing tennis balls.
Angela tells us about her upbringing in Italian restaurants, how that shaped her career, and how she took the leap and joined up with one of MABRA's most storied men's programs to start a new women's legacy.
In this episode we talk with Angela Parrotta, @francescabikes, of Total Civil Construction p/b Battley Harley-Davidson, @battleyhdcycling, about growing up in a New Jersey Italian family and the importance of good food. Then we pivot to designing, not just bike racing kits but also a new women’s elite team.
We talk with the head guys from Amp Human about coming up with PR Lotion, how it works and why it should be part of your training regime.
For more information about Amp Human please visit their website. And for a great deal on your order use MABRA20 to get a one time 20% discount off your order of PR Lotion good throughout 2019.
Bike racing is hard but it can also be the thing that helps you through the tough times and adds brightness to you day. In this episode Emma Bast of Levine Law Group p/b Huseby.com tells us about her journey from Cat 4 to the top of the American criterium circuit.
In this episode we talk with Emma Bast, @scout.bast, of Levine Law Group p/b Huseby.com, @llghusebycycling, about how bike racing has changed her life and the lives of others around her. We also delve into the world of USA Crits, @usacrits, and professional bike racing.
It's been a long time coming; but we got Coach Adam Mills of Source Endurance on the pod this week to talk bikes, figuring out where you want to go with your season and how to get there in the best form possible.
In this episode we talk with Coach Adam Mills, @the_adam_mills, of Source Endurance, @sourceendurance, about how he approaches working with athletes and helping them set goals for the coming season.
This week we talk to the 2019 M1/2/3 Road Cup champion about being a part of a team with a special ethos, the intricacies of training for the year 2050, racing road and track, and then we go to the lightning round.
In this episode we talk with Steve Kusy of District Velocity Racing p/b Bicycle Pro Shop about winning the 2018 MABRA Road Cup, how he approaches training for the long haul, and where he’s going from here.
The 2019 MABRA Lifetime Achievement Awardee Ruth Stornetta shares her experiences as a long-term promoter, talks about the status of bike racing promotion and shares some funny anecdotes.
In this episode we talk with the 2019 MABRA Lifetime Achievement Winner and long-time promoter Ruth Stornetta about her journey from a fledgling race director to running one of the most successful bike races in MABRA. In addition, she gives us some advice about how to stay positive and focused, and helps us look to the future.
Your 2018 National Masters Criterium Champion talks to us about overcoming health issues and the stresses of dad life to win one of the biggest bike races around. Then we discuss mentoring and the DC Velo Development team before launching into the lightning round.
In this episode we talk with Ryan McKinney of DC Velo/Team Beyer Auto, @dc_velo_racing, about how he won the 2018 Masters National Criterium Championship in Augusta, GA. Then we talk with him about being a mentor and father and his goals for the future.
A candid, yet light-hearted interview with the 2018 Properties on the Potomac Road Cup with Erin Bougie of NSMI Racing
In our first episode we talk with Erin Bougie of NSMI Racing, @nsmiracing. We ask her five random questions about life, bike, philosophy, and superheroes. You also learn the story behind the LL Bean boots in her wedding picture.