Episode 20 Modern Cycling Explained: Strategy, Rules & Gravel Evolution

This episode brings together practical race insight and industry perspective as Ed Philbrick, Kurt Stockton, and Derin discuss bike handling, strategy, and the regulatory forces shaping equipment and racing styles. From creek crossings and cobbles to tire regulations and LA 2028 Olympic course previews, the conversation highlights how cycling continues to evolve — and what riders can learn from it. Chapters (00:00:00) - 20 Episodes(00:01:44) - Gravel King SK setup and laps(00:04:00) - BWR Arizona's Panic Training(00:10:02) - Tubing in the San Diego River(00:15:06) - Flanders and the World Championships on Flow Bikes(00:16:23) - Should Remco race Flanders?(00:23:55) - Cobbles and Team Training(00:29:18) - UCI wheel depth debate(00:33:56) - UCI President David Le Parent: 33C Road Tires '(00:37:05) - Decathlon's involvement in the French cycling team(00:41:18) - Should Matteo Bagdon start the Tour de France at 19?(00:47:52) - The UCI Gravel World Series(00:50:49) - Pete Stetna(00:56:02) - Dave Wong wants to ride the Olympic road race in the dark(01:00:34) - How To Race Through the Canyons(01:03:36) - Alexi Davis vs Steve Bauer(01:07:47) - 20 Episodes