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CycleCast - CYCLEFEED
by Allaudin Hightower & Ronnie Toth
Cyclecast is a show featuring all things cycling, particularly in the underground urban community. Cyclist Photographer Allaudin Hightower and Category 1/fixed gear cyclist Ronnie Toth host a weekly conversation to talk news, community and all the cycling in between.
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CycleCast 056: "Catch me in the break, how 'bout dat?"
He's been called "the people's champ," "the kid," and even "the one nobody saw coming." In the final installment of our Mission Crit Coverage, we sit down with Cesar Valenzuela, who has gained fans from around the world after taking first place in Saturday's crit, beating one of the world's…
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CycleCast 055: Retaining notoriety in a high-stakes game
Colin Strickland became somewhat of a folk legend last season by winning all four of the Red Hook races last season. Taking second place to young SoCal racer Cesar Valenzuela this weekend, Strickland still has a large target on his back due to his success last year. Riding for a new team this...
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CycleCast 054: First comes love, then come the bike races...
In the second leg of the special Mission Crit four-part series, we talk to the masterminds behind the event: James Grady and Clare Eiluned. It's hard to believe that San Francisco's most popular crit started as an exploration method for Grady, who was looking for an entrance into the fixed-gear...
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CycleCast 053: The 96-millisecond win by Sydney Richardson
In this first episode of our four-part Mission Crit IV episode coverage, we talk with Sydney Richardson who took third place in Saturday's race. Richardson beat Veronika Volok by only 96 milliseconds in a nail-biting finish. In this episode, learn more about Richardson's travels, her early start…
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Cyclecast 052: From Hollywood to bikes: Dorothy Wong
In honor of National Women's History Month, we decided to showcase one SoCal's most cherished race organizers, Dorothy Wong. Coming from a high-profile background working as an assistant director for the popular TV show "Mad TV," Wong decided to follow her passion and dedicate her time to cycling...
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CycleCast 051: Peeling the onion: Manuel Barra
Manuel Barra is one of Southern California's most interesting and mysterious figures in cycling. Known for his popular #Where'sBarra social media hashtag, Barra has kept his audience and competitors on their toes, guessing what his next move might be. Taking first place in the season opener of…
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CycleCast 050: That 'posi' New York life in Los Angeles
As part of our exclusive SoCal Fixed coverage, we sat down with a group of young, passionate and fun Latino cyclists, including Jason Colon, host of the Cat 6 Chismes podcast. The group, who race for Roley Poley and C6Racing, traveled from New York City to Los Angeles to race the season opener…
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CycleCast 049: Missy Erickson: Defining normality in abnormal circumstances
Since her public revelation regarding her sexual abuse, Missy Erickson's life has been consumed in speaking to media and answering questions to friends and strangers. For Erickson, however, these unfortunate situations haven't changed the fabric of her identity. In fact, for the six-time national...
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CycleCast 048: Bike the vote: How Joe Bray-Ali leveraged cycling to run for office
Joe Bray-Ali, former owner of the popular Flying Pigeon bike shop, never thought he'd see himself running for office. Despite previous political work experience and coming from a political family, Bray-Ali devoted his life to serving his community on two wheels. In this episode, find out how and...
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CycleCast 047: The evolution of west coast fixed-gear cycling
Last season, the SoCal Fixed Gear Series (FUSAC) set unprecedented records for attendance in unsanctioned independent races in Southern California, proving that fixed-gear cycling is thriving and here to stay. Now, organizer Luis Suarez and Jonathan Enriquez give us an inside look into the second...
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CycleCast 046: No Gear No Problem: Handling sponsor disputes professionally
Veronika Volok is no stranger to managing difficult situations regarding sponsors. In this episode, she shares her experiences about her time on the Why Be Normal? female cycling powerhouse team. Tune in to hear more about Volok's graceful separation from the team, and how you can voice your...
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CycleCast 045: Jo Celso and the migration up North
Jo Celso is still seen as a pillar in the Southern California cycling racing scene thanks to her ability to dominate courses in previous years. Now, Celso calls Oakland home, where she's learning to dominate the road under a different scene. Tune in to listen more about the differences in cycling...
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CycleCast 044: Public transit, self-driving cars and the future of transit in LA
Measure M, passed on this past November ballot, will drastically expand existing rail lines throughout Los Angeles Counties. The new expansions hope to connect the city for thousands of commuters each day, including those that use rail lines in conjunction to their bike commute. We sat with Eric...
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CycleCast 043: Reinventing the fixie: becoming a master mechanic and inventor
Drawing from his experiences witnessing cycling in the Philippines and his architect father, Tony Zaldua was destined to get involved with bikes in some form. The road, however, wasn't always a straight-shot. Initially a traveling photographer, Zaldua completely went on a limb, quit his job and...
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CycleCast 042: Becoming the first female African-American professional cyclist
Ayesha McGowan is breaking the glass ceiling by becoming the first female African-American professional cyclist next season. Once a self-proclaimed basketball star, Ayesha has pursued very unique interests, including the decision to pursue music professionally. In this episode, find out the...
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CycleCast 041: Fixing your cycling deficit with science
In this episode, learn a little bit about the science of your body as an athlete. Equipped with a master's in exercise physiology, Colleen Gulick is a top contender in next year's fixed-gear racing season. This year alone she has won two national championships and five medals overall, including a...
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CycleCast 040: Colin Strickland "Bicycle racer, and more."
Colin Strickland is on every cyclist's hit list during a race. Over the course of the 2016 season, Strickland astonished veteran and novice cyclists alike by blasting past competitors, taking huge leads and winning some of the most coveted races in fixed-gear cycling today. We sat down with...
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CycleCast 039: Daniel Holloway, The Sour Patch Kid of Cycling
First he was a little sour, but now he's sweet. In this special edition of CycleCast, we sit down with one of cycling's most talented athletes, Daniel Holloway, right after RedBull's Last Stand race at the historic Alamo in San Antonio Texas. Holloway talks about his early beginnings in cycling,...
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CycleCast 038: From Milan to San Antonio
Photo Credit: J Labrador In this episode of CycleFeed, we catch up with our world traveling co-host on his adventures in RedHook Milan. Find out exclusive details of the event now! We also preview this weekend's RedBull Last Stand race taking place at the Alamo this Saturday. Make sure to follow...
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CycleCast 037: Power meters: Yea or nay?
Two Vuelta de Espana leaders, Nairo Quintana and Alejandro Valverde, want event coordinators to ban the use of power meters. Quintana claims that cyclists should be "racing on feelings" and that meters make you race more cautiously and thus take away the spectacle. But are power meters adding to...
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CycleCast 036: RedHook and Fixie Wish Lists
In this episode, listen to the guys catch up on the latest fixed-gear events and hash out what they still wish they could purchase on their fixie wish lists.
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CycleCast 035: When two worlds collide: can USAC and FUSAC ever be friends?
The end of the season is drawing closer, but ideas are running rampant. With the success of FUSAC, an underground racing phenomenon spearheaded by SoCal's most popular cycling clubs and teams, the question remains: is fixed-gear cycling the answer in solving the industry's financial woes? Now…
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CycleCast 034: Cycling worldwide on two-wheels
Photo By: Helen Kinuthia In this episode we catch up on our latest adventures, including Ronnie Toth's recent visit to Korea. Learn more about why Korea is amongst the best in cycling hospitality and the differences/similarities in cycling culture. Also, catch up on the latest FUSAC and AIDS life...
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CycleCast 033: The "New" L.A.
Don Ward, aka Roadblock, has become the unofficial icon of fixed-gear cycling in Southern California. His name is synonymous with the history that prompted a small group of fixed-gear cyclists to transition from late-night party riders to full-blown competitive athletes. Ward is responsible for...
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CycleCast 032: The 'Ronaldo' of cycling
Aldo Ilesic completely controlled the men's field and displayed the true meaning of teamwork at RedHook Brooklyn. Eventually, these team tactics allowed fellow teammate Colin Strickland to take the first place slot in the race. Ilesic chats with CycleCast to talk more about his team strategy, and...
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CycleCast 031: Chatting with RedHook Champions
The RedHook Brooklyn Criterium is the SuperBowl of fixed-gear racing. Find out what it takes to win this coveted title as we chat with women's winner Ainara Elbusto and second-place men's winner Ivan Ravaioli. Listen firsthand to the people that made the correct plays, faced the danger and...
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CycleCast 030: David Trimble's Birthday Cake
Eight years ago, David Trimble traded his birthday cake in exchange of a crit race. Since then, the RedHook criterium has grown into one of the most popular races, attracting cyclists from all around the world. Find out what it takes to plan the biggest fixed-gear race in North America, take it...
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CycleCast 029: From Throwing in the Towel to Becoming a Champion
It is difficult to believe that once upon a time, road champion Innokenty Zavyalov had thoughts about quitting cycling altogether. After a short stint in fixed gear cycling, Zavyalov decided to pursue road cycling professionally and has been at the top of his game recently. Listen to Inno's story...
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CycleCast 028: Set a date and just do it
Beto Torres was involved in a car accident that made him lose the mobility of his left arm. After feeling uneasy about bike riding as a young boy, he overcame the fear and hopped on as a tween. Defying all odds, Beto is now inspiring cyclists and non-cyclists alike by traveling from Tijuana…
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CycleCast 027: Earning your 'wings' after major turbulence
You've seen their athletes jump out of planes, take deep plunges off dangerous cliffs and now you can spot a RedBull cyclist in your local fixie crit. Addison Zawada is one out of a scarce 830 athletes sponsored by RedBull, which places him in an elite group that spans outside of cycling. Find…
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CycleCast 026: Straight Outta Bahati Headquarters
You've all seen him win countless races. His name, synonymous with success, is plastered across dozens of cycling kits, bikes and massive trucks that house Bahati Merchadise. In this very special edition of CycleCast, we demystify the man behind the name and listen to the story of how a young…
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CycleCast 025: It’s All In The Family
Justin Williams has been an athlete his entire life. At the tender age of 14 he began cycling competitively, following in the footsteps of his father. Through the years, he has become the first Belizean-American winning the Belize Cross Country Cycling race, won countless of road races and has...
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CycleCast 024: A Look From The Inside
A very young and proactive rider, Dante Young has a prominent future ahead of him. He is currently second place in the new fixed-gear series (FUSAC) and is one of the youngest, fastest cyclists in Southern California. We also talk with Dante about FUSAC, minorities in racing and provide an...
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CycleCast 023: Foo's getting 'series' with SoCal race kickoff
Fixed-gear cycling has just stepped up its game through its SoCal fixed-gear series. We talk more about the first race, hosted by OC Brakeless, which attracted over 140 riders. We talk about the logistics of the race, as well as the other road cycling races taking place over the last couple days....
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CycleCast 022: Cyclefeed Turns One
It's CycleFeed's birthday! We thank you for supporting our website this year and also 6 months of broadcasting CycleCast! In this episode, Ronnie and Dean answer more of your questions, including nutrition. We also analyze Nike's return to cycling through a multimillion dollar investment in a…
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CycleCast 021: Segreto Meglio Custodito d'Italia: Frenk Martucci
Visiting California for two months, Frenk Martucci is killing the fixed-gear scene in Los Angeles. On this episode of CycleCast, he explains more about the differences in racing in Italy and the U.S., along with his journey riding as a representative for Oakley. We also talk more about bike…
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CycleCast 020: The Wheelhouse: Coffee, Bikes and Love
Chase and Tami Spence took a leap of faith to invest in the sport that made their marriage closer. After leaving his cushy finance job, Chase and Tami decided to highlight the romance in cycling through a new mecca of community biking: The Wheelhouse. Located in the heart of the arts district in...
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CycleCast 019: How To Be A Hero
In the first CycleCast of the new year, we talk more about the new laws taking effect, like the new hit-and-run amber alerts that should hold more drivers accountable for reckless disregard of life and property. We also dive into Ronnie's story to find out how he retrieved a stolen bike, winning...
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CycleCast 018: New Year, New Beginnings for our favorite cycling superhero Nate 'Captain America' Koch
Although the door leading to an Olympic medal in Brazil this next year has closed, this has left Nate Koch, a National cycling all-star and crowd favorite, with even more opportunities than ever. Koch rejoins the CycleCast in an exclusive interview to talk about the dynamics of USA Cycling and…
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CycleCast 017: Charon Smith wants you to understand that you too, are a 'Champion'
Charon Smith hopped on a bike at the age of 30 in order to impress a lady in the gym. When that crush faded, his love of cycling only grew. Now, Smith has won many coveted first places in races as a sprinter, become an author and inspired thousands of cyclists along the way. He joins the…
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CycleCast 016: If Fixie Santa Existed...
In this episode, find out who is the lucky winner of the RoadRunner bag! Also, Ronnie and Dean talk about their latest fixie adventures and what to buy that special 'fixie foo' this Christmas. Producer: Ivette Lopez
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CycleCast 015: A Lock A Day Keeps The Thieves Away
If you've ever had a bike stolen, you know that it feels like falling down a pit of sadness, anger and despair. Instead of wallowing in regret, find out how to keep your ride safe in the first place! In this episode, Nick Watkin, the General Manager of Kryptonite, joins us straight from London to...
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CycleCast 014: Making money off of your two-wheeled passion
Photo: www.roadrunnerbags.com Brad Adams started his company with just $5 bucks in his pocket and a dream. Now, Road Runner produces quality bags for cyclists all over the world. Tune in now as Adams shares how he has defied the odds and kept his business thriving. Want your very own RoadRunner...
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CycleCast 013: Beating Cancer to Winning WolfPack and RedHook
Photo Credit: Ivette Lopez Jo Celso, flying out of the fires of cancer like a Phoenix on to winning the biggest fixed gear events in the world. She hangouts with Ronnie and Allaudin chatting about her cycling career and the things she went through that helped her get to where she is now. We talk...
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CycleCast 012: Proving Long Cycling Careers Aren’t a Mirage
Photo Credit: Ronnie Toth Professional cyclist Rasmus Andersen has literally traveled the world on his bike from Denmark to Italy and now in the States. All starting from his early days in soccer, Andersen explains how he has maintained active in the cycling scene. Now calling U.S. his home,...
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CycleCast 011: Ronnie "Reggie" Toth guest hosting
Ronnie joins as a guest host for the CycleCast, chatting with us about his travels for the past month. From his 24 hour mountain bike race, to breaking his finger in a wreck in RedHook Milan, and back to the states for WolfPack Hustle Austin! Producer: Ivette Lopez
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CycleCast 009: Taxation Without Representation
Would you pay a bike tax to ride the streets? Believe it or not, in a past not too long ago all bicycles were required to be registered like cars. Now, one reporter wants cyclists in L.A. to go back in time and pay a tax. Also in this episode, find out what the heck to do with yourself in this...
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CycleCast 008: From the Hills in Whittier to the streets of Thailand
Photo Credit: Will Gonzalez When Jennifer Trejo moved to Thailand to become a teacher, she wasn't expecting her friends back in L.A. to be such big celebrities in Bangkok. Much like Hollywood celebrities, Thai cyclists swoon over athletes like Jo Celso, dream of riding with teams like GLK in…
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CycleCast 007: A cycling superhero: Nate 'Captain America' Koch
You cannot talk about Southern California cycling without coming across Nate Koch's name at one point or another. His buff physique and captain america cycling kit play into his out-of-this-world persona, straight out of a comic book. Looking at his accomplishments, it is uncanny to think that…
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Cyclecast is a show featuring all things cycling, particularly in the underground urban community. Cyclist Photographer Allaudin Hightower and Category 1/fixed gear cyclist Ronnie Toth host a weekly conversation to talk news, community and all the cycling in between.
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