EPISODE 107 - Crusher Cancellation, Crit Bois Doin’ Crit Boi Things, and Are Mountain Bike Tires Finally the New Gravel Tires
What up party people. Your boy is back from my Andorran escapades and ready to get down to business as usual. This weeks show is no less random than usual with topics such as the cancelling of Crusher in the Tushar, Dizzle and Scott doing crit boy things this weekend, and are we finally seeing the trend of running low key mountain bike tires for gravel racing catching on?
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Summary
In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss various topics including watching podcasts on YouTube, Dylan quitting YouTube, Dylan’s performance in the Crusher race, and the possibility of getting Chad Haga and Lance Armstrong on the podcast. They also talk about Strava KOMs and cheating. The conversation in this segment revolves around Dylan’s Strava KOM being taken by another cyclist, Owen Cole, who switched bikes during the climb. They discuss the commitment and tactics involved in achieving a KOM, as well as the value of KOMs in the cycling community. The conversation then shifts to the cancellation of the Crusher in the Tushar race and its impact on Dylan’s racing plans. They briefly mention the Tour de France and the controversy surrounding a gravel segment. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the possibility of using mountain bike tires for gravel racing. They also talk about a certain rider who was planning to use mountain bike tires in a race. The conversation then shifts to the topic of pacing strategies for endurance races like Crusher in the Tushar and Leadville. The hosts debate the advantages and disadvantages of using drop bars for gravel racing and discuss the potential for future gravel races on the East Coast. They briefly mention the cancellation of a race called Whiteface and finally touch on Mark Cavendish’s recent win at the Tour de France. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the recent race results and the performance of certain riders. They talk about Mark Cavendish’s comeback and his win in the Tour de France, as well as the struggles of other sprinters like Jasper Philipsen. They also discuss the gravel stage in the Tour de France and the challenges faced by riders. The conversation ends with a discussion about a local gravel race where riders competed on aero bars and won signific