"Don't Call It A Comeback" with Russ Nelson
In this episode, Stu and Andy Compas sit down with longtime rider Russ Nelson to trace his full-circle journey in cycling—from Boy Scout merit-badge miles and junior crits in the late ’80s, to stepping away during the heavy family-and-career years, to coming back 20+ years later with LOTOJA in his sights. Russ talks about dropping some pounds, finding joy (and speed) in climbing, creating big adventure routes and why group rides, Zwift hacks, and early-morning canyon sunrises still light him up. Along the way, he shares stories about Moab, keychain derailleur fixes, life as the youngest of ten with nine older sisters, and leaves us with a powerful idea: aiming for harmony—not just balance—between family, work, and the bike.
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