Milan San Remo Breakdown, Gravel Controversy & Tech Insights | Ep. 23

Recorded the day after Milan–San Remo, Episode 23 dives into one of the most exciting race weekends of the year. We break down Pogacar’s victory, Van Aert’s return to form, and the decisive moments on the Cipressa and Poggio. The women’s race delivered just as much drama, with aggressive racing shaping the final outcome. We also cover: Mid-South gravel controversy and live coverage challenges Cape Epic highlights Sagebrush Safari preview Tech insights: tire width trends, gloves vs no gloves, and motor pacing Plus, stories from inside the bike industry—where the least glamorous jobs often lead to the best connections. Keywords: cycling, Milan San Remo, Pogacar, Van Aert, gravel racing, Cape Epic, Sea Otter, cycling podcast, bike racing, cycling tactics, pro cycling Chapters (00:00:00) - The SBRs(00:02:07) - Pepsi Grand Prix(00:03:24) - The Most Glorious Moment in My Bike Industry Career(00:08:48) - Bicycle Reputation(00:12:57) - When You Earn a Minimum Wage(00:13:22) - Free Lap(00:14:12) - Gravel King vs Mountain Bike: Training(00:17:47) - How to Ride Through Poison Oak(00:21:35) - Pre-Race Food for the San Diego 100(00:24:45) - Pre-Camping for Otter(00:26:54) - The Criterium du Dauphine(00:31:28) - Tom Tade at San Remo(00:32:55) - Valdpool vs Poikar(00:37:49) - The Tour de France women's race(00:42:38) - Side by Side vs Live Coverage(00:47:49) - Graphopper Adventure Series(00:48:37) - What went wrong at the Tour de France?(00:53:01) - Matthew Vanderpool Doesn't Wear Gloves(00:55:54) - MOTIVATION on the Tour(00:57:34) - Amateur Moments of the Week(01:01:08) - McDonald's Retro Kit(01:02:11) - Drones in Motocross(01:03:30) - Race Night: Episode 23