Sea Otter Recap + E-Bike Tech Shift + Ardennes Breakdown — Episode 29

Episode 29 of Service Course Report dives into the aftermath of Sea Otter Classic 2026 and the biggest trends shaping cycling right now. We break down: Lessons learned from Sea Otter (racing, tech, and media coverage) E-bike innovation and why DJI’s Avinox system could be a game changer Amflow vs Specialized Levo real-world impressions Pro race insights from Amstel Gold and La Flèche Wallonne Rising stars and sprint dynamics heading into Liège–Bastogne–Liège If you’re into gravel, MTB, road racing, or cycling tech—this one connects it all. Chapters (00:00:00) - Cirrus Course Report(00:01:36) - Sea Otter 2014: What Did I Learn?(00:07:25) - Teach You Something Sweet(00:07:32) - Free Lap(00:09:28) - Sea Otter Weekend Riding(00:12:28) - Amflo E-Bikes Review(00:18:43) - Ebike Tech: What's the Big Thing?(00:23:48) - High heart rate at Fuego XC(00:28:07) - Remco At Amstel Gold(00:32:47) - Jonas on His Personality(00:34:25) - The Women's Amstel Gold Race(00:37:38) - Paul Seychas Wins La Flesche Classic(00:41:11) - Paul Sexas(00:44:24) - Decathlon vs France cycling(00:49:57) - Decathlon: An Interesting Business Model(00:52:57) - Decathlon Owns the French Cycling Team(00:57:12) - What Went Wrong On The Avonox Motor(01:01:16) - AMFLO Bikes:(01:07:24) - SRAM Red Bike: Time for a Price Correction(01:11:23) - Heart Rate, Heat and Hydration Sensor(01:14:20) - How to Hydrate On a Long Ride(01:18:14) - A Message To Our Campground Neighbors(01:20:04) - Race Coverage: The Growler at Levi's Grand Fonda