Post Ride: A Cycling Podcast
42 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsA cycling podcast from two regular cyclist. We talk about everything from new kit, advice, education interviews and everything cycling. Mainly drop-bar focused.
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Meet Charles Ouimet
May 02, 2022 19:16 - 1 hour - 62 MBThis week we talk to YouTuber Charles Ouimet! Here is a little more about Charles. CHARLES OUIMET AKA THE ‘’RACEFLUENCER’’ I’m a Montreal-based cycling Youtuber, elite athlete, and commercial photographer. Combining my passion for sports and content creation, I’ve devoted myself to building an audience who loves riding bikes, loves cycling gear and loves cycling adventures. Whether it’s a road, gravel, TT, Fat, Track bike, I’m always up for the challenge. Throughout the last year, I’ve fully ...
For Friction Sake: A Chat With Jim About Lube
April 18, 2022 19:52 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBThis week we sat down with Jim from Extreme Nano Lubricants and learned about where he got his start and why he decided to enter the slippery slope of bike lubricants. What is Extreme Nano Chain Lube? Our Extreme Nano Premium Bicycle Chain Lube was developed to improve and maintain drivetrain efficiency throughout your entire race or ride, as well as extend the lifespan of your chain and cassette. Each of our formulas contains a state-of-the-art blend of up to three different proprietary “Nan...
Aero Bars on My Gravel Bike…Say What?! – Meet Dylan Johnson
April 04, 2022 19:26 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBBased out of Brevard, NC, Dylan is a cycling coach that has over 10 years of racing and training experience. He draws from his experience as a top level ultra-endurance mountain and gravel racer, but more important than that he actually looks at the science and makes coaching decisions based on peer-reviewed research. Learn More about Dylan's Coaching Follow Dylan on YouTube Follow Dylan on Instagram
A Zwifting We Will Go! Meet Katheryn Curi
March 21, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBKatheryn has always been active in sports. Growing up in Connecticut, she played field hockey, basketball, softball, and lacrosse before finding rowing where she was a member of the crew team at Mount Holyoke College. After graduating and moving to Vermont, she expanded her activities to include rock climbing, backpacking and mountain biking before getting bit by the road cycling bug when she was in graduate school. After graduating with a MS from University of Vermont in 2002, Katheryn pack...
Back In The Saddle Again…
March 06, 2022 23:41 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBThis week we talk about getting back into the world with your bike, emerging from the great winter hibernation on the trainer. We cover some really great and affordable tools for the average home mechanic in addition to getting your bike ready. Oumers Chain Whip: https://amzn.to/3tzx2e9 Park Tool Cable Cutters: https://amzn.to/3tGpruy Adjustable Torque Wrench: https://amzn.to/3IQyS0B Pro Bike Tool Adjustable Torque Wrench Set: https://amzn.to/3Ciw4Xw Harbor Freight T-Handle Hex Key Set: ...
Finding The Right Note – A Chat with Emily Newsom
February 21, 2022 18:21 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBA Little From Emily: I grew up in a family of ten children, the fifth child to a preacher. We lived in the small town of Burlington WA and grew up in a way that is often labeled now as “free range” aka an healthy, wholesome and adventurous childhood. I was introduced to music at the age of seven and still remember my first piano lesson. The teacher had to put a stool under my dangling feet and I was immediately captivated by the instrument. As lessons progressed I recall rushing home to lea...
Around The World – A Chat with Mark Beaumont
February 06, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBThis week we talk to Mark Beaumont after answering two listener questions and getting an update on Nicks' new bike! About Mark Over the past two decades Mark has pushed the limits of endurance, spoken at thousands of events and worked in over 100 countries. Amongst other Guinness World Records he remains the fastest person to have cycled around the planet. Marks passion for entrepreneurship takes him into a range of businesses, backing innovation and advising on growth. He lives in Edinburgh,...
Meet Joce – Queen of Cheeseballs & BMX
January 24, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBThis week we go full BMX and talk to Joce –pronounced Jah-ss, short for Jocelyn Camarra. We had a blast talking with her about injuries, learning new stuff on a bike and her infamous 360º. We hope you enjoy this one! A Little About Joce Joce is a wild child with a love for burritos and stoke. She’s the first woman to do the open loop on a bmx bike and typically the first one laughing at something inappropriate too. Wrangler of wild Mini Aussie beasts and lover of fun, she’s amped to see what’...
It’s all about the kit…Meet Lizzi from NeoPro
January 09, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBABOUT LIZZI We sat down to talk to Lizzi about her cycling story and how she found the motivation to start NeoPro with her husband Nick. They both love cycling, but wanted more from their kit, and at a better cost. Lizzi is one of us, the common cyclist, she isn't sponsored and understands the needs of cyclists. That is what really appealed to us about her and NeoPro. We hope you enjoy this episode! We had a blast talking to her. ABOUT NEOPRO NeoPro – cycling found me – comes from the time wh...
Listener’s Questions Episode
December 25, 2021 15:58 - 1 hour - 110 MBYou asked them, we answered them! That's right, all of the questions have been asked by you. Without your support this podcast would not be possible. We hope you enjoy this one! It was fun. Thank you for a great first season! Tubealube76 When does a bike become art? Lazyrollz Andrew doesn’t know this but I was tailing him in my car at the waterfront. I noticed that he had an unusually low cadence. I always thought a higher cadence was better. Not sure what his gps was, but he was doing abou...
Meet Lael Wilcox
December 13, 2021 03:17 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBBorn and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, Lael started commuting by bike in her 20s. Within a year, riding to work became riding across the country and then all over the world. She began ultra distance racing in 2015 and holds the women’s records in the Tour Divide and Trans Am. Lael is motivated to encourage more people, especially women, to ride. In 2022, she'll organize Tucson GRIT, a girls cycling mentorship program and host two women's bike packing challenges in Europe. Follow her at @laelwi...
Meet The GP Llama; aka Shane Miller
November 28, 2021 22:19 - 1 hour - 98 MBThis week we talk to Shane Miller. Shane has been at the forefront of Zwift and PowerMeter testing and advice on YouTube. Thanks to Shanes 'Llama Lab Test', his advice to companies in the beta testing periods has been crucial to many companies when it comes to verification of data. Shane has a very accomplished race pedigree, from TT to Road in the Australian scene. He stopped racing in 2016 and focused more on Zwift and his YouTube Channel. Quoted by TACX as “having a huge influence in maki...
The Real Matt Stephens
November 14, 2021 17:22 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBWe had the chance to sit down and talk to Matt about everything from Andrew and Matt's favorite cyclist, reliving some of the funny videos from Matt's days at GCN and all around cycling. A Little About Matt As a junior rider, Stephens won the Junior Tour of Wales in both 1987 and 1988, one of only two riders to win the race twice. He represented Great Britain at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, finishing 61st in the road race. Stephens finished 8th in the Amateur World Road Race Champi...
Meet Mandy Marquardt – Team Novo Nordisk & Team U.S.A.
October 31, 2021 19:27 - 1 hour - 66 MBThis week we talk to Mandy Marquardt! A Little About Mandy: Mandy learned to love riding a bicycle at the age of 10 at the Brian Piccolo Velodrome near her home in south Florida. A little less than a year later, Mandy won three medals in cycling, including two gold medals (criterium and time trial) at the 2003 U.S. Junior Women’s 10-12 Road National Championships. Early in high school she moved back to Germany to live with her father, continuing to compete in many endurance road and track c...
He is Ted King
October 17, 2021 15:37 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBProfessional World Tour bike racer turned professional bike rider, Ted King is now an ambassador for the general sport of cycling. He lobbies in support of putting more peoples’ butts on bikes, which takes the form of dabbling in gravel, coaching, hosting a pair of events with Rooted Vermont and King Challenge, operating on the board of organizations like Mountain Bike Afghanistan, and instigating stoke for the sport of cycling.
Meet Lex Albrecht
October 03, 2021 15:58 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBThis week we talk to Lex Albrecht. Lex Albrecht is a Canadian athlete who began racing as a professional road cyclist in 2012. She has been a member of the Canadian National Team and various professional teams including UCI Women's World Tour teams. She is a 8 time Champion of Québec, 3 time podium finisher at the Canadian National Championships, and has represented Canada on 4 occasions at the World Championships, and other prestigious international events in four continents Raised in Bar...
Meet Nick Arend – Certified Goofball & Cyclist
September 19, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 81.1 MBWe have been following Nick’s instagram page for a while. Once he started doing the Nick and Rick reels, we knew we had to have him on the show. You can follow him on instagram @nickarend. Nick has a very strong passion for cycling, but he has combined that with his love for photography. Our conversation ranges from his struggle with vanity vs comfort on the bike to building his dream bike, and taking time to stare at it everyday, to how he found his way to train indoors. We hope you enjoy li...
Meet Graham Foster
September 06, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 73 MBThis episode, we talk to Graham Foster, sales manager of Trek. Despite being from Greenville, South Carolina, he was not racing bikes as a youngster. Graham was a runner who found bike racing in college. Despite this, we learn about his rise from a category racer to being a domestic pro. Graham shares his experience going through the ranks and has some advice for those looking to start racing. We learn about Graham's memorable experience in the ATHENS TWILIGHT CRITERIUM. Graham also gives us...
Meet Keith – Have Bike Will Gravel
August 22, 2021 15:59 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBKeith has been cycling for many years and started off biking as a kid, but found his passion for gravel and all things rails to trails. In his spare time he runs a blog called have bike will gravel. Have Bike Will Gravel is a light-hearted blog about gravel biking Rails-To-Trails in Southwestern Pennsylvania and the tri-state region. He has two Jamis Renegades, an Exile and an S-4. He also have a custom-built drop-bar fat bike and a road bike. Cycling not only keeps him healthy mentally and...
Meet Cam Nicholls – Road Cycling Academy
August 09, 2021 03:59 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBThis week we talk to Cam Nicholls, Cam creates cycling videos and cycling vlogs covering inspirational and entertaining local cycling stories, training and racing tips (notably criterium racing tips), and in-depth reviews of road bikes and road cycling products. Cam, along with his business partner Neill also run the road cycling academy. The Road Cycling Academy was created to cater for the needs of the busy road cyclist that wants to take their performance to the next level. Without having...
Buying A Bike…How Hard Can It Be?
July 25, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 71.2 MBBuying a bike is simple, right? We know it can be a much more complicated purchase than it may seem. You just walk into the store, find the prettiest one, and pull out your credit card, right? We'll walk you through how to make the important decisions. What type of bike? Gravel, endurance, racing What components do I want? Shimano, Sram, Campagnolo, Electronic The debate that makes friends stop talking to each other: Rim or Disc Brake? What frame material? How much do I want to light...
A Little About 53/39
July 16, 2021 20:20 - 2 minutes - 2.03 MBWelcome to 53/ 39. There's a lot of new listeners. So I figured I would take some time to explain our podcast just so you don't have to listen to episode one. My name is Andrew and along with Nick, we are average cyclists. While we enjoy many of the existing cycling content outlets ranging from mammoth to small. We recognize there's a void. That void, is focused on the average cyclist. We get it. We want to ride a $12,000 bike who doesn't, but those bikes, aren't the people we ride with. Th...
Meet Joe Apgar: President of Pelotonia
July 16, 2021 03:59 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBA Little About Joe Apgar Joe was recently named President of Pelotonia. Joe is responsible for developing and overseeing all efforts to increase awareness of, participation in, and support for the Pelotonia movement, as well as ensuring the strategic and responsible utilization of Pelotonia funds. He has been with the organization since 2016. As a cancer survivor himself, he knows as well as anyone the impact of Pelotonia. Learn his full story here. A Litte About Pelotonia Pelotonia started ...
Meet Trace Velo; A.K.A. Luke
June 27, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBA Little About Luke He loves cycling, and loves getting pro cycling kit for less. If it’s cheap, from China, and made of carbon fiber, he's interested! Road cycling can be an expensive hobby, and the barrier to entry for good quality cycling gear can be exceptionally high. His whole ethos is to get pro-level cycling gear on the cheap, and show that you don't have to have to spend extortionate amounts to get some fantastic kit! Check out Trace Velo On YouTube Luke's First Bike Claud Butler L...
Rest Day?! Who needs a rest day?!
June 14, 2021 15:55 - 56 minutes - 52 MBIn this episode, we discuss our best and worst rides on our bikes. What's your best or worst ride? Learn about Nick not being sure if he was going to make it back to the parking lot and how Andrew did a century ride by accident. We also discuss over training, both causes and outcomes. If you would like to learn more about Pelotonia, our team, or support our ride to end cancer, click here for our team like. Advice We all love to ride our bikes, and who doesn't? As much as we would love to rid...
My saddle bags are immense
June 01, 2021 03:55 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBIn this episode, we learn how Andrew completely ignored Nick's advice from last episode. What changes happened to Andrews bike stable? We also teach Andrew more about pro racing. Is there a word he cannot pronounce correctly? Listen to find out! Gear Omne Air Spin The helmet that inspires the will for more. Whether on the morning commute or a long weekend ride, the Omne Air SPIN pushes you to go farther. Optimal liner density and thicker core protection zones provide ideal all-round protecti...
It's A Me Mario!
May 18, 2021 03:59 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBToday we talk about different group sets. What is the difference between Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo. What is the primary difference between them? Which one is best? You'll have to listen to find out. We also learn that Shimano released a coffee table book for their 100th anniversary. Which disappointed both Nick and Andrew. Gear Nick and Andrew review their Gatorskin tires. For at-least the past 3 years, we have exclusively used gatorskin tires on our bikes. Needless to say, we may love...
It’s A Me Mario!
May 18, 2021 03:59 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBToday we talk about different group sets. What is the difference between Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo. What is the primary difference between them? Which one is best? You'll have to listen to find out. We also learn that Shimano released a coffee table book for their 100th anniversary. Which disappointed both Nick and Andrew. Gear Nick and Andrew review their Gatorskin tires. For at-least the past 3 years, we have exclusively used gator skin tires on our bikes. Needless to say, we may love t...
Meet Cheri – Liv Brand Ambassador
May 09, 2021 03:59 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBMeet Cheri - Liv Brand Ambassador Liv Cycling USA; promoting women cycling. In this episode we talk about women in cycling and she tells us about Liv and the awesome stuff they are making for women by women. Follow Cheri On Instagram Follow Liv Bikes On Instagram Gear: Liv - Langma Advanced Disc Liv - Avow Advanced Liv - Intrigue
Meet Cheri - Liv Brand Ambassador
May 09, 2021 03:59 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MBMeet Cheri - Liv Brand Ambassador Liv Cycling USA; promoting women cycling. In this episode we talk about women in cycling and she tells us about Liv and the awesome stuff they are making for women by women. Follow Cheri On Instagram Follow Liv Bikes On Instagram Gear: Liv - Langma Advanced Disc Liv - Avow Advanced Liv - Intrigue Music used under commercial license. License available upon request. The 53/39 Podcast and 53/39 Cycling can’t be held liable for any gear, bike, metho...
Join The Club
April 29, 2021 18:10 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBTopic: We talk about how Nick and Andrew met. Also we cover Local bike club, Strava Metrics and Shoes! Gear: We both review the Bontrager Circuit Road Cycling Shoe Advice: Strava metrics, what are they and how do we understand them better, FTP, Intensity, Total work, Training average, what does all this mean for you in the end? Dream Bike: Canyon Endurace AL Disc 7.0 An all-round road bike with a world-class frame and the added control of disc brakes – this aluminium bike can take on everythi...
Gettin Jiggy With It
April 12, 2021 14:58 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBTOPIC: LOOK Keo Classic Vs. Shimano SPL-SL which is better? Many have asked, many have wondered. We take a stab at the question. Nick and Andrew switched pedals and rode with the opposite pedal for three weeks. You might be shocked at what we say. GEAR: Aftershockz Air Titanium – Pretty solid open air headphones. Super Caz Bar Tap – Nick swears by it. Great sticky bar tape. ADVICE: Music – Andrew takes a deep dive into music and how it can improve performance and enhance motivation. Please ...
Can We Fix It? Yes we can!
March 30, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBThis week forget what we are talking about, finally finishing the project bike, multitools, convertible jackets and home maintenance. Topic: Project Bike Update! Check out Facebook or Instagram to see the finished product! Gear: Lezyne RAP II TOOL MultiTool PEARL IZUMI Men’s Ride Elite Barrier Convertible Jacket Advice: We talk about home maintenance, what are the basics and how do you fix all the things? Dream Bike: Argon 18 – Dark Matter Go way off the beaten path with this gravel...
And Now I know my ABC’s
March 16, 2021 08:00 - 53 minutes - 61.5 MBThis week on our show, we take a look at the ABC’s of cycling, and learn that Andrew is still unable to say Tiagra… Topic: The ABCs of Cycling jargon. Andrew and Nick learned something during the making of this alphabet. Gear: Andrew’s Pick – Torege Polarized Sports Sunglasses With 3 Interchangeable Lenses Nick’s Pick – Revant Optics – Premium replacement lenses at a fraction of the cost Advice: What should I carry in my saddle bag or jersey pocket? Andrew is a minimalist, Nick is a bi...
And Now I know my ABC's
March 16, 2021 08:00 - 53 minutes - 61.5 MBThis week on our show, we take a look at the ABC’s of cycling, and learn that Andrew is still unable to say Tiagra... Topic: The ABCs of Cycling jargon. Andrew and Nick learned something during the making of this alphabet. Gear: Andrew’s Pick - Torege Polarized Sports Sunglasses With 3 Interchangeable Lenses Nick's Pick - Revant Optics - Premium replacement lenses at a fraction of the cost Advice: What should I carry in my saddle bag or jersey pocket? Andrew is a minimalist, Nick is a...
Now That’s A Rack!
March 02, 2021 09:00 - 59 minutes - 67.5 MBIn this episode we catch up on our our recent rides, common cycling fears and a mystery dream bike review. Topic: E-Bikes, are they that bad or are they hated darling of the cycling world. Gear: 1up Bike Rack Mavic Cosmic Disc 700c Wheelset Advice: Common Cycling Fears Dream Bike: Scott Contessa Speedster
Enter The Matrix, err I mean Zwift
February 23, 2021 13:46 - 1 hour - 90 MBIn this episode we catch up on our riding progress, training, mechanical issues and Andrew’s zwifting habit. Topic: Zwift, aka the matrix. Check out Zwift. Gear: Headsweats – Cycling Cap Ass Saver Advice: Indoor Training Dream Bike: ORRO – 2021 VENTURI STC ULTEGRA DI2 Resources: TacX Trainer Zwift Zwift Power Elite Trainer
All Things Kit – The Good, The Bad, The Cheap
February 16, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBOn this episode we discuss all things kit. Topics: Bibs Vs Shorts – Which is better? Gear Review: Ghetto Kit – Coconut Ropamo Nice Kit – Castelli Cycling Advice: Winter Riding Tips – How to best prep for those cold rides. Dream Bike: Moots – Baxter 29
All Things Kit - The Good, The Bad, The Cheap
February 16, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 92.8 MBOn this episode we discuss all things kit. Topics: Bibs Vs Shorts - Which is better? Gear Review: Ghetto Kit - Coconut Ropamo Nice Kit - Castelli Cycling Advice: Winter Riding Tips - How to best prep for those cold rides. Dream Bike: Moots - Baxter 29
Where the F am I?
February 11, 2021 13:19 - 53 minutes - 61 MBToday we tackle the greatest of all mysteries…knowing where to go. We talk about GPS & Route Planning. Strava Vs Kamoot, which has the better route planner. Gear: Winter Bottles & Sidi Mega Alba 2 Advice: Winter hydration, how to avoid being dehydrated and cold Dream Bike Review: Colnago C64
Let's Get Rolling!
December 22, 2020 15:49 - 41 minutes - 47.3 MB53/39 is a podcast about cycling for cyclists by non-pro's. In our first episode we discuss: what 53/39 is, give you a little background on the hosts, discuss Cadence and how to shift up a hill. We also review the Cygolite Metro Plus and Wahoo Element Bolt.
Let’s Get Rolling!
December 22, 2020 15:49 - 41 minutes - 47.3 MBIn our first episode, we talk about what 53/39 is. In common cycling terms, 53/39 is referred to as "standard" gearing for road cranksets, and most mechanics or experienced cyclists will understand that if you say you have a "standard crankset", you have a 53/39. Andrew happens to be a fan of the 53/39 setup so in honor of that we name the podcast 53/39. Something about the fact he likes to hammer. The goal of our podcast is to provide information to all types of cyclists to help them along ...