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History, Route and Riders - Tour de France Preview - EP 72

July 05, 2018 21:25 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

Between 2 Wheels Podcast: Cycling News, Commentary, and Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower; CyclingNews. As the biggest cycling event of the year approaches we give you a preview of the route, the riders and the stages to watch.  In addition we spout off some history of the race including highlights of the 5, 20, 25 and 30 year anniversary and what took place in those years.  Chris Froome is allowed to race and we give a brief hot-take on the ASO and Froome'...

Peet's National Title for Rider Not Named Dan - Brian Zimny EP 71

June 30, 2018 03:25 - 1 hour - 61.8 MB

Between 2 Wheels Podcast: Cycling News, Commentary, and Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower; CyclingNews. This week we bring Peet's Coffee Racing Team member Brian Zimny into the studio.  We talk about Brian's power-house team and his recent title grab in the Master's National Championship Road Race.  Brian even brought his jersey and medals in to give us a look.  Brian gives some insights into his season getting to the point of taking on the best in the nati...

Lakeport Twilight Criterium with Race Promoter Dave Garzoli - EP 70

June 28, 2018 04:03 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

Between 2 Wheels Podcast: Cycling News, Commentary, and Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower; CyclingNews. We interview Dave Garzoli with the Main Street Elite Cycling Team about the Lakeport Twilight Criterium.  Dave is the promoter for the race and has really stepped up to give his community and town a spot on the NorCal cycling calendar and a chance to showcase a great area in Northern California.  Dave outlines the two great raffle prizes for those who pre...

58th Nevada City Bicycle Classic | Red Lantern Gets Paid - EP 69

June 22, 2018 03:17 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MB

Between 2 Wheels Podcast: Cycling News, Commentary, and Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower; CyclingNews. Its the 58th Annual Nevada City Classic and we went to Nevada City proper to get the inside scoop.  Take a listen to hear our review of the race, some history of the event and why you should enter.  If the prize list doesn't motivate you to register, the B2W_Podcast crew has a few ideas of how to motivate racers to enter.  We put our money where our mouth...

The Hills Are Alive - 2018 Tour de Suisse Preview EP 68

June 08, 2018 23:36 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

Between 2 Wheels Podcast: Cycling News, Commentary, and Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower; CyclingNews. The Tour de Suisse is that other Tour de France Prep race but this year it's taking top billing over the Dauphine.  More big TDF hitters seem to be at the TDS rather than the French race and it's all to do with Wold Cup Soccer.  We give an overview of the TDS, recount the past winners and break down the stages, the potential winners for the overall and st...

Who's Ready for the Tour? 2018 Criterium du Dauphine Preview - EP 67

June 02, 2018 00:52 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

Between 2 Wheels Podcast: Cycling News, Commentary, and Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower; CyclingNews. Who is ready for a summer in France?  We take a look at the stages and profiles of one of the big Tour de France prep races - The Criterium du Dauphine in SouthEast France.  We go over the race route, the stages and who to watch.    Subscribe to our Between 2 Wheels Podcast YouTube Channel.  This Episode is sponsored by HealthIQ.  To learn more and supp...

Froome as a Provisional Legend, Folsom Crit and ATOC Memories - EP 66

May 29, 2018 15:26 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MB

Between 2 Wheels Podcast: Cycling News, Commentary, and Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower; CyclingNews.  Our Memorial Day edition gives a round up of the just concluded 2018 Giro d’Italia where Chris Froome's performance is viewed as curious.  The Giro’s dramatic changes in overall leadership in the last week were discussed by Curt, Chris and Tyler including how do we take Froome’s victory when looking at the overall entertainment of the Giro and sporting f...

Katie Hall - ATOC Redemption and Bike Bullies - EP 65

May 19, 2018 15:37 - 4 minutes - 4 MB

Between 2 Wheels Podcast: Cycling News, Commentary, and Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower; CyclingNews.  Katie Hall won the brutal Stage 2 of the 2018 Amgen Tour of California in a show of force.  She recalls just how it all went down for her and the UHC team on the day including the need to up the pace on Daggit Summit climb.  She reveals a few interesting items about her redemption from the 2017 Amgen Tour of California and going up against the bullies fr...

Tayler Wiles Post Stage 2 Interview - EP 64

May 19, 2018 15:28 - 5 minutes - 5 MB

Between 2 Wheels Podcast: Cycling News, Commentary, and Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower; CyclingNews.  Tayler Wiles rides an amazing race to hang on for 2nd to Katie Hall on the Queen stage of this years Amgen Tour of California in South Lake Tahoe.  Her podium GC should be secure as the women race in Sacramento for stage 3 on a flat course.  Tayler gives her impressions of the day and her plans for the rest of 2018 including the women's Giro d'Italia lat...

Dave Towle Amgen Tour of California Announcer - EP 63

May 19, 2018 05:39 - 7 minutes - 7.13 MB

Between 2 Wheels Podcast: Cycling News, Commentary, and Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower; CyclingNews.  If you've been to a big race, or even a "big enough" race, you may have had it announced by Dave Towle.  Dave gives his insights on announcing, the Tour of California and some info about whether he can head up an auction or not.  Great stuff from a good guy in the cycling world. Dave Towle on Twitter Subscribe to our Between 2 Wheels Podcast YouTube Ch...

Climbing the G.C. Podiums into Lake Tahoe - EP 62

May 19, 2018 05:32 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

Between 2 Wheels Podcast: Cycling News, Commentary, and Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower; CyclingNews.    Today's Men's stage starts in our own backyard, Folsom CA.  We spoke with Neilson Powless (See EP 61) and then headed to South Lake Tahoe to watch the Women complete their decisive stage 2 before the finish of the Men's stage 6.  While waiting, we spoke with legendary announcer Dave Towle about the ATOC so far and his views on the world of cycling.  W...

Neilson Powless - Pre Stage 6 Interview - EP 61

May 18, 2018 18:01 - 4 minutes - 4.38 MB

Between 2 Wheels Podcast: Cycling News, Commentary, and Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower; CyclingNews.  Pre Stage 6 interview with local legend Neilson Powless.  Hear about his Amgen Tour of California so far, his team's plans for the stage and whether or not he's planning on taking on Ridge Road KOM anytime soon.  Neilson Powless on Twitter Subscribe to our Between 2 Wheels Podcast YouTube Channel.  This Episode is sponsored by HealthIQ.  To learn more...

Visit to Mudville - '18 Amgen TOC with Kendall Ryan, Ed Beamon EP 60

May 18, 2018 05:34 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MB

Between 2 Wheels Podcast: Cycling News, Commentary, and Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower; CyclingNews. This isn't the Chico Stage Race, it's the 2018 Amgen Tour of California so we had to pick up our media credentials.  We start out our media gig with a visit to Elk Grove CA for Stage 1 of the Women's 3 day edition and also the finish of the Men's Stage 5.  We discuss the royalty of being in the media and the access it affords.  We break down the first 4 s...

Giro Stages 1-7, Redlands, Throwing Bottes and Golden State Recap - EP 59

May 11, 2018 23:50 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

Between 2 Wheels Podcast: Cycling News, Commentary, and Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower; CyclingNews.   This week we recap the first 7 stages of the Giro d'Italia as well as a quick overview of the Tour de Yorkshire.  We have our winners and losers for the World Tour and Norcal/Domestic racing as we cover Redlands, Mikes Bikes Cat's Hill Classic, Wente and Golden State Race Series.  Coach Nate Dunn gives us some tips on hydration.  We discuss throwing bo...

2018 Giro d'Italia Preview: 30 Year Anniversary Special - EP 58

May 04, 2018 04:55 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

Between 2 Wheels Podcast: Cycling News, Commentary, and Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower; CyclingNews. It's been 30 years since USA rider Andy Hamsten won the 1988 Giro d'Italia in one of the most heroic and famous editions to date.  If the 2018 edition is half as good, it should be fantastic.  The first Grand Tour of 2018 is upon us and we take a deep dive into the route by breaking down each stage, who will contend for the overall and the sprints.  Whic...

Dad Said "Race Your Bike" GSRS with Derek Novaes - EP 57

May 02, 2018 23:11 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

Between 2 Wheels Podcast: Cycling News, Commentary, and Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower; CyclingNews. The Rio Strada Racing Team from Sacramento is a big cycling club in the area and they are in their 15th year of presenting a two day race.  We sat down with Derek Novaes to discuss the event and all the festivities that goes along with putting on a race.  The Golden State Race Series p/b Rio Strada Racing (also known as GSRS) is a great event just outside...

The Old Lady (Liege), Giro d' Italia, Gila, NorCal and R.I.P. Road Cycling - EP 56

April 27, 2018 23:35 - 1 hour - 70.6 MB

Between 2 Wheels Podcast: Cycling News, Commentary, and Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower; CyclingNews. It takes Two to Tango and Curt seems to have a real job leaving only Chris and Tyler to handle everything.  Chris and Tyler discuss La Doyenne (The Old Lady),...aka Liege-Bastogne-Liege, the last classic of the year and break down how Bob Jungles and QuickStep once again took home the prize.  We also discuss who messed up and who asserted themselves durin...

Ardennes Classics, Alps, NorCal Racing, Lance, and Tyler Hearts Hate-Mail - EP 55

April 21, 2018 19:10 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

Between 2 Wheels Podcast: Cycling News, Commentary, and Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower; CyclingNews. Curt once again has better things to do than discuss cycling, but Tyler and Chris do their best covering the World Tour and NorCal races – and apparently this breaks Tyler’s heart – literally.  Are we blaming Curt for Tyler’s health problems?  Perhaps.  With the World Tour races, we discuss Amstel Gold, Fleche’ Wallonne, Tro Bro Leon, Tour of the Alps and...

Winchester Interviews - Master's of the Road EP 54

April 19, 2018 01:01 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

Between 2 Wheels Podcast: Cycling News, Commentary, and Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower; CyclingNews. Winchester Circuit Race was this past weekend and if you didn't show up, shame on you.  However, we were able to interview a few of those in the mix for the Masters 35 race including Touchstone's Jonathan Baker, Peet's Coffee's Jay Newton, Data Driven Athlete's Travis Retzer and Dolce Vita's Zach Morvant.  We also include Data Driven Athlete Coach, Nate ...

Sequoia Cycling Classic - Shaun Bagley & Jeff Prinz - Getting Hooked by Gaggioli - EP 53

April 11, 2018 15:40 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

Between 2 Wheels Podcast: Cycling News, Commentary, and Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower; CyclingNews. Today we have a special edition of dual interviews with race promoter's Shaun Bagley and Jeff Prinz.  Shaun has revived the Michelob Ultra Sequoia Cycling Classic and Jeff is a stalwart promoter in Southern California putting on the CBR series.  Both Shaun and Jeff have a long cycling background and we all discuss our interactions with legend crit racer R...

2018 Paris-Roubaix Recap - Sep Van Marke(d) the Wrong Move - EP 52

April 11, 2018 00:58 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

Between 2 Wheels Podcast: Cycling News, Commentary, and Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower; CyclingNews. Tyler, Chris and Curt join forces to gloat over their Paris-Roubaix predictions.  We break down Sagan's attack catching Quick Step napping; Phinney coming back from the dead; Which teams looked good, which teams blew it and what was Sagan doing tightening his stem during the race?  We all pick our winners and losers for the 2018 Paris-Roubaix along with i...

Can QuickStep be Beat? Flanders, Pais Vasco, Copperopolis and Paris-Roubaix Preview - EP 51

April 07, 2018 23:02 - 1 hour - 65.6 MB

Between 2 Wheels Podcast: Cycling News, Commentary, and Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower; CyclingNews. Tyler and Chris carry the burden of continuing on while Curt is sick.  We discuss men’s and women’s Flanders, Pais Vasco and pose the question “How do you beat Quickstep?”  Primoz Roglic comes into his own in Spain and is Terpsta the most disliked cyclist in the World Tour?  We preview Paris-Roubaix and Chris gives his pick for the podium and The Masters ...

There's no Crying in Cycling: Gent, Flanders, Fugit TT & Santa Cruz Crit - EP 50

March 31, 2018 00:26 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

Between 2 Wheels Podcast: Cycling News, Commentary, and Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower; CyclingNews. This week Curt fails to show up, but Chris and Tyler forge ahead to give you the cycling insights you’ve been accustomed to hearing.  We talk about Valverde’s never aging fitness, Gent Wevelgem where Sagan made Viviani cry, and then turn our attention to previewing the Tour of Flanders – a very Flemish race with a Dutch name. Next we turn our attention t...

Chico Stage Race 2018 Recap Show - EP 49

March 25, 2018 22:53 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MB

Between 2 Wheels Podcast: Cycling News, Commentary, and Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower; CyclingNews. 7 days ago today the 2018 edition of the Chico Stage Race (CSR) came to a close, and today, celebrating that 1-week anniversary we release our CSR Wrapup Podcast. Frankly, it makes perfect sense the less you think about it. If you went to the event and placed in the top 3-5 in your field, enjoy, we probably butcher your name at some point. If you didn't a...

CSR Hot Lap #8 - Stefen Creason; Party with a side of Bike Race

March 23, 2018 17:46 - 10 minutes - 9.97 MB

Between 2 Wheels Podcast: Cycling News, Commentary, and Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower; CyclingNews. If you took the 2018 Chico Stage Race seriously including getting your sleep between races, staying close to the race city and having your bike dialed the night before, then this episode will be perfect for you.  Listen to how the other side lives and takes on a bike race.  Stefen details what his plans were for the night after getting 3rd in the circuit ...

CSR Hot Lap #7 - The Meteor//Intelligentsia Women's Team Interviews

March 22, 2018 20:07 - 7 minutes - 7.22 MB

Between 2 Wheels Podcast: Cycling News, Commentary, and Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower; CyclingNews. It's been almost a week since the Chico Stage race kicked off and we are still pulling out interviews from the weekend.  Here is another three-part interview with THE METEOR // INTELLIGENTSIA women's racing team.  We spoke with the team just prior to the final crit as they had their work cut out for them defending the green sprinters jersey.  First up is ...

CSR Hot Lap #6 - Larry Nolan, Jeff Galland and Alex Chiu

March 21, 2018 18:53 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

Between Two Wheels Podcast: Cycling News, Commentary and Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower; CyclingNews. Here is a Legend's addition of interviews from the Chico Stage Race including Master star and junior development stalwart Larry Nolan.  Larry discusses the pride of having his former junior riders find success (Neilson Powless and Jason Saltzman) as well as preparing them for life beyond the bike.  We then talk to this years race director Jeff Galland an...

Chico Stage Race Hot Lap #5 - Women's Team Point S Racing Interviews

March 20, 2018 22:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

Between Two Wheels Podcast: Cycling News, Commentary and Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower; CyclingNews. Two days after the end of the Chico Stage Race, we present a multi-person interview with the Women's Pro Road Team, Point S Racing.  We interview team owner/manager Molly Cameron, up and coming rider Mallory Miller and the team's General Classification Rider Beth Ann Orton.  You can find them online here:  Facebook Twitter (@PointSRacing) Instagram ...

Chico Stage Race Hot Lap #4 - Sam Boardman - Men's GC Runner-up

March 20, 2018 21:07 - 1 minute - 1.76 MB

Between Two Wheels Podcast: Cycling News, Commentary and Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower; CyclingNews. Two days after the end of the Chico Stage Race, we present a 2-minute interview with 2nd place in the time trial and #2 in GC: The very talented Sam Boardman of the Marc Pro Cycling Team.  Subscribe to our Between Two Wheels Podcast YouTube Channel.  This Episode is sponsored by HealthIQ.  To learn more and support the show, visit www.healthiq.com/btw ...

CSR Hot Lap #3 - Justin Williams Closes His Eyes

March 19, 2018 18:45 - 6 minutes - 5.68 MB

  It's the Monday after the Chico Stage Race weekend, anyone doing work? Don't answer that online. Instead, how about listening to some short interviews with a few of the weekend's big winners - we call these Hot Laps! A few very important questions that get answered - where exactly did those gold wheels come from? Does Justin Williams close his eyes coming into the last corner? Why would you ever choose Poland in the winter over Australia in the summer? - Hot Lap #1 - Allie Dragoo | Twent...

Chico Stage Race Hot Lap #2 - Chris Riekert Flashes Gold

March 19, 2018 18:39 - 7 minutes - 7.32 MB

  It's the Monday after the Chico Stage Race weekend, anyone doing work? Don't answer that online. Instead, how about listening to some short interviews with a few of the weekend's big winners - we call these Hot Laps! A few very important questions that get answered - where exactly did those gold wheels come from? Does Justin Williams close his eyes coming into the last corner? Why would you ever choose Poland in the winter over Australia in the summer? - Hot Lap #1 - Allie Dragoo | Twent...

Chico Stage Race Hot Lap #1 - Allie Dragoo - Women's GC Winner

March 19, 2018 18:35 - 4 minutes - 3.69 MB

It's the Monday after the Chico Stage Race weekend, anyone doing work? Don't answer that online. Instead, how about listening to some short interviews with a few of the weekend's big winners - we call these Hot Laps! A few very important questions that get answered - where exactly did those gold wheels come from? Does Justin Williams close his eyes coming into the last corner? Why would you ever choose Poland in the winter over Australia in the summer? - Hot Lap #1 - Allie Dragoo | Twenty2...

CSR Stage 2 Recap - Paskenta RR EP 40

March 18, 2018 04:25 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

Episode #40 of Between Two Wheels Podcast: CyclingNews, Commentary and Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower; Cycling News. 2018 Chico Stage Race – Stage 2 results and our thoughts from the day of racing.  We go over the results as posted on www.livelynxresults.com (we are not liable for any mistakes to the results posted).  Curt gives his views of the Women’s Thunderhill Circuit Race from Stage 1. Given we race in the Masters 35 +123 race, we give our insigh...

Skyfall, Adding to the Classics and Red Kite Crit - EP 37

March 11, 2018 20:52 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

Episode #37 of Between Two Wheels Podcast: CyclingNews, Commentary and Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower; Cycling News. This week we do a quick recap of the bevy of world tour races happening and show our enjoyment of the Strada Bianche race becoming an instant classic.  We discuss Team Sky's latest downfall along with other world tour news.  On the local NorCal scene not much has happened since Snelling but we still find time to talk about the cancellation...

Ryan Oakes and Silent Bob - 2018 Amain Cycling Team Roster and Goals EP 36

March 01, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

Episode #36 of Between Two Wheels Podcast: CyclingNews, Commentary and Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower; Cycling News. This week we have Ryan Oakes of the Amain Cycling Team in to discuss his 2018 team and sponsors.  Ryan is a co-founder of the Amain Cycling Team and a mainstay of the Chico cycling scene.  Ryan came in after a disappointing 2018 Snelling Road Race to give us the details on his title sponsor and all the goodies afforded an elite cyclist.  W...

Vested Interest in Race-Weight Cherry Pies - EP 35

February 24, 2018 03:24 - 1 hour - 64.2 MB

Episode #35 of Between Two Wheels Podcast: CyclingNews, Commentary and Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower. This week we skip having a guest and instead discuss the week that was in World Tour racing and NorCal with a special feature on the Cherry Pie Criterium in Napa CA. We pick the "winners and losers" of the races of the past week and Curt gets worked up over micro-sized cherry pies.  News and Noteworthy segments in the world of cycling, a preview of the...

Team Mike's Bikes 2018 Roster and Goals - Andrew Shimizu EP 34

February 17, 2018 23:36 - 1 hour - 74.6 MB

Episode #34 of Between Two Wheels Podcast: CyclingNews, Commentary and Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower. This week we welcome Team Mike’s Bikes p/b Equator Coffee member Andrew Shimizu.  Andrew comes back after his successful interview on EP #4 to introduce his team sponsors, roster and race goals for 2018.  Team Mike’s Bikes has been a stalwart of NorCal cycling and is one of the top amateur squads in the nation.  We discuss their ambitions for the big ra...

Old Men Yell at Clouds, 2018 Racing Season Begins EP 33

February 08, 2018 06:14 - 1 hour - 77.3 MB

Episode #33 of Between Two Wheels Podcast: CyclingNews, Commentary and Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower. This week we break down the first two weeks of major criterium racing in Northern California featuring the Cal Aggie Crit and Folsom Winter Crit.  Jason Grefrath makes a return visit to discuss Thirsty Bear Cycling’s torrid start to the season and helps the crew filter through the after-math of the carnage at the Folsom Winter Crit. Team Oak Valley Comm...

OVCB Elite Cycling 2018 Team Member Matt Tufts - EP 32

January 30, 2018 00:47 - 1 hour - 77.3 MB

Episode #32 of Between Two Wheels Podcast: CyclingNews, Commentary and Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower. This week we welcome Team Oak Valley Community Bank Elite Cycling Team member Matt Tufts.  Matt introduces his team sponsors, roster and race goals for 2018.  Formerly the Williams Cycling Team, OVCB Elite Cycling has high expectations after being the 2017 NCNCA Elite team of the year.  Matt also helps us navigate the world of cycling by discussing the ...

ThirstyBear Cycling Member Jason Grefrath Presents 2018 Team - EP 31

January 23, 2018 05:08 - 1 hour - 60 MB

Episode #31 of Between Two Wheels Podcast: CyclingNews, Commentary and Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower. This episode is the first of many where we introduce you to Northern California cycling teams.  First up is a NorCal stalwart; ThirstyBear Cycling with team member Jason Grefrath.  Jason goes over the team sponsors, roster and the races they plan to target this year.  ThirstyBear Cycling has a varied group of cyclists with numerous National Championship...

Jonathan Scriven, An American Cycling Fan's Perspective Living in France

January 15, 2018 21:15 - 1 hour - 66.5 MB

If you want to move to France and live the cycling dream, first take a listen and get some pointers on the non-cycling obstacles of moving to a foreign country (including getting testicular cancer).  Tyler talks to ulta cycling fan Jonathan Scriven who took his family to France several years ago to assist in teaching them a foreign language.  Almost 10 years later, they are still living in Nice and enjoying the cycling culture.  Jonathan has befriended several of the American pro cyclist liv...

Nevada City Classic News, Chico SR TT, Hillclimb results and Strava Stats EP 29

January 06, 2018 02:17 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MB

Episode #29 of Between Two Wheels: Cycling Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower. Tyler brings in the New Year giving a recap of the podcast’s most downloaded episodes and what is in store for BTW’s podcast this year.  Then begins some commentary regarding two heated Facebook topics blazing up the Northern California cycling scene – Nevada City Classic date and route change and possibly dumping the TT bikes for a Merckx style TT at the Chico Stage Race.  Race r...

Matt Chatlaong - Coaching, Cycling, Living with Asthma and Online Harassment - EP #28

December 21, 2017 19:22 - 1 hour - 63.6 MB

Episode #28 of Between Two Wheels: Cycling Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower. The group sits down to interview and talk to coach and cyclist Matt Chatlaong.  Matt is a coach with Data Driven Athlete and an accomplished Cat 1 cyclist with Herbalife24 for the past four seasons.  Matt talks to us about coaching the UCLA collegiate team in 2017, his racing experiences and coaching future as he continues with his education at Sacramento State (master’s program)....

The Froome-Pocalypse Descends on Cycling; Giro Route, Astana Tats, and Pro-Conti upgrades - EP 27

December 15, 2017 18:30 - 1 hour - 63.1 MB

Episode #27 of Between Two Wheels: Cycling Analysis from NorCal; Host Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower. All things Chris Froome and his asthma including learning a new word “pharmacokinetic”.  Chris Flower and Tyler Janke go over the last controversy involving team Sky and their golden boy Chris Froome.  Besides Froome’s problems, there are also other gripes in the world of cycling – Astana new member tatoo, Giro route and start, team upgrades to Pro-Conti status.  Sac cyclo-cross s...

Cancellara v. Gaimon - Legal Analysis and the Luigi Statement - EP 26

December 08, 2017 02:01 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

EP 26 - DEC. 07, 2017 | Tyler puts on his legal hat and does an analysis of the possible defamation case regarding Fabian Cancellara and Phil Gaimon.  Tyler unearths a statement by Phil that is more damning than the motor-doping controversy and sheds some light on Phil Gaimon...or does it? Phil Gaimon Tweet with Dekker - 2016 Deadspin article Nov 2016 YouTube Video Recording of Podcast with documents  EP 25 of the Between Two Wheels Podcast is sponsored by HealthIQ.  To learn more and su...

Thankful for Cycling, NorCal Cycling News, RRWC and Salary Caps - EP 25

November 29, 2017 16:12 - 1 hour - 64.5 MB

EP 25 - Nov. 29 | Tyler, Curt and Chris grab coffee at the Auburn Coffee Company to discuss what they are thankful for in cycling, converse about the Thanksgiving Day ride in Sacramento and River Ride World Championships.  Josh Wood is the 2018 Champion.  How much should you risk for a chance to win this group ride?  They give a round up of what's in the news for Northern California cycling including Cam Piper's exploits in Rwanda and Eamon Lucas' new gig in The Netherlands for 2018.  Also, ...

Inside "The Left Turn" with Dave Kause, Cycling News and NCNCA Calendar

November 16, 2017 18:48 - 1 hour - 67.9 MB

EP 24 - Nov. 16 | Tyler met up with local rider Dave Kause to find out about his new Youtube show "The Left Turn" and what viewers can expect from it. Find out about Dave's connection with World Tour Team Quickstep Floors (you've always wanted to know).  Curt, Chris and Tyler also discuss departures in cycling such as Felt Bicycles CEO and founder Jim Felt and the newly acquired sponsor OATH for Vaughter's team.  What goes into a kit design and who wore it worse - Hincapie or Phil Gaimon?  W...

Sac Cyclocross, Crazy Phil G and Interviews - EP 23

November 09, 2017 18:00 - 40 minutes - 42.2 MB

Episode #23 of Between Two Wheels: Cycling Analysis from NorCal; Hosts Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower. Do you need help making progress on the bike? Get DDA Coach Nate Dunn’s “Coaching Tip” to explain it all. Tyler, Curt and Chris get into the cyclocross scene with commentary and interviews from race #3 of the Sacramento Cyclocross Series at Lembi Park in Folsom (11/5/17).  But first, Phil Gaimon puts on his tinfoil hat and once again contradicts himself, and we call him out for i...

2018 Tour de France Route, Cycling News of the week, Racial Profiling and China! - EP 22

October 28, 2017 05:58 - 1 hour - 68.1 MB

Episode #22 of Between Two Wheels: Cycling Analysis from NorCal; Hosts Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower. Watch your carbs this winter - Get DDA Coach Nate Dunn’s “Coaching Tip” to explains it all.  Further discussions of cycling news throughout the world with Chris and Tyler.  Racing results in China - Is Gaviria really this strong or is the competition just this week?  Short preview of the 2018 Tour de France Route - Gravel, cobbles, TTT - Its a hipster's tour.  Triathlon's, racial...

EP 21 - SPECIAL EDITION LIVE - TOC Host Cities Announcement from Folsom

October 26, 2017 16:29 - 20 minutes - 22.7 MB

Episode #21 of Between Two Wheels: Cycling Analysis from NorCal; Hosts Tyler Janke, Curt Mills and Chris Flower. The Tour of California announced the host cities for the 2018 edition of the race awarding Folsom CA as the start for Stage 6 of the men's race.  We were able to interview Ken Todd of the local Sierra Nevada Reliable Racing team to get his input on Folsom and what might be expected from the route for stage 6.  We also spoke to Robert Goss, Parks and Recs Director with the City of...

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