Episode 88 - Winter Training Destinations, BWR AZ Preview, and The Coming of Age for Drop Bar Mountain Bikes What up party people. My voice still sucks so your boy is going to keep this one short and snappy. We’ve got debates over the best winter training destinations, we give a couple cents on how BWR Arizona will shake out this weekend, touch on the hot debate over hooked vs hookless rims, and when in the hell did the coveted drop bar mountain bike category suddenly enter the limelight?! You’re welcome bike industry for inspiring yet another category of bike. Hit us up with any feedback or questions for the show at [email protected] or find the show page on Instagram and follow us there (@bonkbros @dylanjawnson @adamsaban6 @tylerclouti @raddaddizzle @scottmcgilljr). Alright let’s get this thing started. Patreon: http://patreon.com/patreon_bonkbros  Silca (discount code: bonkbros): https://silca.cc/?utm_source=Bonk+Bros&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=stripchip&utm_id=Bonk+Bros+Podcast For more Dylan Johnson content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIf1xvRN8pzyd_VfLgj_dow Intro/ Outro music by AlexGrohl on Pixabay.com: https://pixabay.com/music/id-111445/ Listener Question Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1T37wGRLk6iYTCF6X_DQ9yfcaYtfAQceKpBJYR5W7DVA/edit?ts=642eb6d6 The Following Summary Was Generated Using AI And Should Not Be Held To The Higher Standards Of Sentient Beings - Riverside.fm Chapters: 00:00 Winter Training Grounds: Tucson vs. Brevard 01:01 Comparing Weather and Road Conditions 02:31 Considering Tucson as an Option 03:48 Preference for Warm Weather 04:10 Miami as an Alternative 04:58 Discussion on Clothing Choices 06:16 Exploring Other Winter Training Locations 07:12 Discussion on Riding Conditions in Florida 09:05 Encountering Private Roads 10:19 Gravel Roads in Kentucky 11:17 Drop Bar Mountain Bikes 12:10 Discussion on Specialized Epic World Cup 13:13 Sponsorship and Bike Shops 14:04 Silca Sponsorship 15:38 Chain Waxing and Organization 19:59 Chain Waxing and Strip Chip 23:10 Upcoming Gravel Race: BWR AZ 28:05 Coverage and Predictions for BWR AZ 32:01 Course Preview and Training 36:03 Discussion about race registration and hookless rims 43:39 Debate on password management 48:05 Debate on the controversy of hookless rims 53:48 Discussion on using liners in crock pots for chain waxing 56:22 Advice on helmet color and setup for sea otter gravel race 58:15 Debate on the best bike for sea otter gravel race 59:01 Geometry and Compatibility of Bike Components 59:58 When to Hire a Cycling Coach 01:00:29 Benefits of Having a Cycling Coach 01:01:38 Objective Guidance and Support from a Coach 01:02:54 The Value of Hiring a Coach 01:03:37 Coaching Beyond Training Plans 01:04:18 The Role of a Coach in Goal Setting and Accomplishing 01:06:13 The Importance of Communication with a Coach 01:07:20 Factors Affecting Tubeless Tire Performance 01:09:18 Considerations for Rim Tape and Rim Type 01:13:22 Controversy Surrounding Team Mechanics as Riders 01:19:28 The Transcortieres Ultra Gravel Race 01:22:11 Power Output on Different Bike Types