Episodes
In this episode, Butcher Box Cycling Team Director, Steve Cullen, calls-in from the first few hours of team camp. In 2020, Butcher Box continues to chase lofty goals as the men's squad hopes to repeat as the USA Crit Championship while a very stacked, newly-formed women's team looks to make their mark on American Crit racing by taking the women's title. Hear form Steve and the riders as they begin this season-long journey.
Published 03/07/20
In this episode we talk e-bikes. Willo provides his perspective as a manufacturer on ways he expects this new tech will impact the industry. Then we talk snow group riding strategy and etiquette.
In the episode we cite this article as it provides a wealth of insight on e-bikes:
https://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2020/02/04/industry-didnt-prepare-emtbs-former-trek-exec-said#.Xlp7PW5FzD4
Published 02/29/20
Bike shop owner and Team Skyline founder, Ryan DeWald is set to launch a deep pro roster for 2020, and he's doing it with a mission. Ryan is a Type 1 diabetic, and he uses his team to educate and empower others who suffer from this disease. You can follow Ryan and his crew @TeamSkyline on Instagram and Facebook.
Published 02/07/20
In this episode, Tony and Willo breakdown Growler's American-Made Session IPA gravel bike. Then they talk cyclists and traffic laws. Check out the new Growler gravel bike at www.growlerbikes.com.
Published 01/27/20
Selene Yeager is a highly accomplished author, coach, pro-athlete, and podcaster. In this episode, we breakdown the world of gravel racing through the lens of Selene's newest book Gravel! You can follow Selene @fitchick3.
Published 12/19/19
Camie Kornely @camiekorn and Christine D'Ercole @iamicaniwillido are a World Championship track team whose relationship runs deep on and off the bike. As moms, teachers, and elite athletes they share an inspirational bond that truly drives them to succeed. In this episode, they explore the make-up of that chemistry, talk about the family around track cycling, and tell a story of overcoming tremendous adversity after Camie was injured at Worlds.
Published 11/26/19
Megan Jastrab is a pro-racer, a 3X World Champion, a full-time college student, all at just 17 years old. Having raced professionally since she was 15, Megan took home two Junior rainbow jerseys at Track Worlds in August before winning the Junior Women's Road Race in stunning fashion in September. In this episode, Megan breaks down her nailbiting championship sprint, talks about Tokyo 2020, and Todd gives her a history lesson from his VHS collection. You can follow Megan @meganjastrab.
Published 11/20/19
Heather Mason of Bianchi has done it all in the bike industry. From a pro 24 hour racer to a bike shop owner to a club founder to a bike rep and culture expert, Heather shares her knowledge and insight with Pack Chatter. Follow Heather @HEATERR.MASON.
Published 11/13/19
Steve M. Cullen is the Director of the Butcher Box Cycling Team. In two short seasons he created a program that won the USA Crits Team Title while becoming a national fan favorite. In this episode, Cullen joins us from a hospital bed where he talks about his venture into ultra running, the success of the Butcher Box Cycling Team, and his 2020 plans to launch a women's program. Follow Steve and his team @fasturdays and @butcherboxcycling.
Published 10/27/19
As part of our Target Tokyo series, Todd chats with the iconic Nate Koch. Nate is a prominent figure in US track racing on the bike and on camera. He has won National and Pan Am medals, broken national records, and is known for his showmanship in @sixdaycycling races. In this episode, he talks about his history with this sport, and some of the components that make Six Day Track racing a special form of cycling entertainment. Learn more about Nate @teamnater and @onyourleftofficial.
Published 10/22/19
In the third of our three-part series on the biggest gravel races in the country, we talk with Rory Heinlein and Pete Hoag of Once Again Racing about their experiences at Rebecca's and Dirty Kanza.
Published 10/17/19
In this episode, Simmons and Sheffield breakdown of Team USA their dominant performance at the Junior World Championships. These two young riders finished first and third after drilling the pace in one of the best-executed races in Jr. World history. Hear the story as only they can tell it.
Published 10/11/19
Anya Bogdante of Buffalo Hardwood/Just Ride is a relative newcomer to the gravel scene but that hasn't stopped her from logging some big results. In the second episode of our three-part gravel series, Anya tells us about her podium finish at Gravel Worlds, bonking in Iowa, and the allure of long gravel adventure.
Published 10/01/19
The 1st of a 3-part series on the country's biggest gravel events, Brendan Housler (@brendanhousler) of EVOQ.bike and DNA Racing shares his struggles at Landrun and Iowa Wind and Rock, which led to 5th place finish and the KOM jersey at Gravel Worlds. This dominate amateur road racer and coach, whose accomplishments include a Masters National Championship, provides keen insights on some of America's most excellent gravel adventures. For more content from Brendan subscribe to EVOQ.bike on...
Published 09/28/19
Zachary Schuster is a writer, editor, photographer, and PhD for Cyclocross Magazine, the leading cyclocross publication in the US. Although he holds degrees in engineering and environmental studies, Dr. Schuster is a true professor of all things cross and gravel. In this episode, Zach provides an inside look at cycling journalism while sharing his experiences of covering the biggest events in the country and the top racers in the world.
Published 09/21/19
Curtis White is one of the hottest talents in cycling. After a breakout 2018/19 where he won Pan Ams, finished 2nd at Nationals, and was the highest finishing American at Worlds, Curtis is ready to unleash on the 2019/20 season. In this episode he talks about his offseason training, the mental game, being Emma White’s brother, and goats. Follow Curtis @curtisjwhite.
Published 08/19/19
Daniel Estevez is an alum of the prestigious Hot Tubes junior development program where he excelled with some of today's top racers. After a 10 year lay off, and finding tremendous success in education and business, he's back racing at the nation's biggest pro events. In this episode he talks about his journey: the Hot Tubes program where he found support on and off the bike, his relationship with Todd as his current coach, and his passion for helping people.
Published 08/02/19
Join Willo and Tony for a Pack Chatter production of Growlers with Willo. This MTB series focuses on the different parts of the cycling community. This week they talk events. Alexa Harding jumps in to discuss her upcoming Burning Bike MTB Festival on 8/10 & 8/11 and Growler Factory Rider Jeff Waasdorp tells us what draws him to good cycling event. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51Epa0X2pok
Published 07/04/19
Daniel Holloway is one of the most dominate racers in American history. Although he has made his name in crits, he came up on the track and is looking to add one more title to his collection: Olympic Gold. In this episode he talks track racing and a little hunting too.
Published 06/18/19
Ride Growlers. Drink Growlers. Talk bikes. In the first episode of this Pack Chatter Series, we group ride at Dryer Road Park, drink a growler from Silver Lake Brewing Project, talk about the survival of the bike shop, and chat with a few friends who jump in the show. Stay tuned for the next installment. For more information on Willo and Growler Bikes, visit their website at growlerbikes.com and follow them on Instagram and Facebook.
Published 06/17/19
Brian Walton is a legend. He is a 3x Olympian, earning a sliver medal in 1996. Brian is also a 3x Pan Am Games Gold Medalist and a member of the famed 7-Eleven Team. Today Brian is a highly accomplished coach through www.waltonendurance.com and heavily involved with Coast2Coast4Cancer : www.cancerbikeride.org.
Published 06/06/19
Seth Jones of Arapahoe/Hincapie/BMC is a college student at UNCC and first-year professional cyclist. In this show, Seth talks about signing his first pro deal, balancing training with a heavy college course load, and shares some advice for aspiring pros and weekend warriors alike. Follow Seth and his career on Instagram at @sethjones3 and @teamhincapie.
Published 05/31/19
Join Todd and world renowned cycling coach Hunter Allen as they discuss the third edition of Hunter's best selling book, Training + Racing with a Power Meter, now available on Amazon. Learn more about Hunter at www.peakscoachinggroup.com. Music by Handsome Young Ladies.com.
Published 05/08/19
In a special episode, the guys talk with friend of the show Jeremy Clay of Bike Loft East Neutral Race Support about the NS at gravel races and about being at the front of the first two Durty Bikes races. Jeremy followed the heavy hitters as they battled at Ossian and Prattsburgh. Companion video footage from Clay's bike can be found on Youtube (Tony Sylor). Special thanks to Handsome Young Ladies.com for the music on this episode.
Published 04/30/19
Buck Miller is a retired professional racer who tackled an epic 8-Day 630K adventure with Eric Batty, Ted King and Ryan Atkins across the frozen tundra of James Bay. On this episode, Buck and Todd talk prep, gear, and living wild in the Canadian outback.
Published 04/16/19