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EPISODE · Aug 6, 2026 · 1H 20M

Reviewing the News w/ Mike Ferrentino & Simon Stewart (July)

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Mike and Simon break down the bike racing in July, including the World Cup MTB racing in La Thuile and Andorra, the Tour de France, and the Canadian Open DH at Crankworx Whistler. They talk about Trek’s decision to limit all their eMTBs to 20 mph, and debate whether we’ve had bike shoe design all wrong, plus a whole lot more. Note: We Want to Hear From You!Please let us know if there’s a topic you’d like us to cover or a guest you’d like us to have on Bikes and Big Ideas. Email us at [email protected] to weigh in.RELATED LINKS:Blister Mountain Bike Buyer’s GuideGet Our Free Newsletter & Gear GiveawaysBLISTER+ Get Yourself CoveredMike’s The Grimy Handshake SubstackManitou on the New Mezzer & Mezzer LT (Ep.328)TOPICS & TIMES:Simon’s Trip Across the Pond (1:17)World Cup MTB Racing Recap (3:28)Mike & Simon’s Take on the Tour de France (21:02)Canadian Open DH Recap (32:00)Trek’s Voluntary eMTB Speed Limit (35:48)Are Bike Shoes Too Stiff? (44:06)Einstein’s Saddle (48:51)New Products (55:43)Mike’s Pump Off (1:07:17) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:The Blister VaultBlister CinematicCRAFTEDGEAR:30Blister Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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