Dialed Cycling Podcast

Send us a message!The guys are back after a month off, and they came loaded. Lance breaks down nine races in four weeks, including a Belgian Waffle Ride California podium that put him in the running for the series. Ian returns from five hard days riding in Mallorca, and the racing talk only heats up from there.The big one: Unbound. Keegan Swenson handed his rear wheel to a teammate and rebuilt a freehub in the gravel to save his race, while the Specialized squad swept the podium. That leads into the question hanging over the sport. Is bike racing actually dying? Promoter fees, calendar fatigue, and shrinking fields paint a tough picture, but there is a path forward. Plus a SRAM surprise that left Jake speechless, the science behind leg cramps, the rise of gravel team tactics, and whether 32-inch wheels are the future or a fad nobody asked for.Grab a coffee and settle in. This one runs long, and it earns it.Support the show

Send us a message!PIR is back, Banana Belt brought the bunch sprint, Mud Slinger brought the mud (and a couple of crashes), and a look back at how Paris-Roubaix delivered one of the most exciting races in years. The crew breaks down a wild week of racing, including Ian's lap-counting mishap that turned hero into zero in about 100 meters, Lance's road race tactics, and Wout van Aert finally getting his Roubaix win.Then the conversation turns to the real economics of putting on a bike race: what it actually costs, why entry fees keep climbing, and whether grassroots events should chase a premium experience or stay no-frills. Ian shares why he's leaning toward passing Barton Park on after this year, and Matt makes the case for raising prices.Plus: cycling bucket lists, the Lifetime Grand Prix at Sea Otter (and a huge ride from Dialed's own Kylie Hanel!).Support the show

Send us a message!The guys are back after a short break with plenty to unpack. Matt takes the family to DC for spring break and walks them into the ground. Lance survives the week from hell after a root canal goes sideways (seven days of Strava zeros, zero sleep, maximum misery). Ian is quietly cooking up race fitness for Barton Park despite some nagging knee pain.Then it is classics season. Pogačar just took Flanders for the third time and the guys break down who wins Paris-Roubaix on Sunday. Van der Poel going for four in a row? Pogačar going for history? Mathieu the safe money? Everyone locks in a pick.Hot Seat gets spicy. Do shallow climbing rims have any place on a modern road bike when the pros are racing mountain stages on 60mm deep sections? Then the guys dig into the new 500-gram airbag vest that is being pitched for the pro peloton. Safety innovation or another thing waiting to malfunction at 40 mph?Big question of the week: are Pogačar, Van der Poel, Van Aert, and Remco really that much better than every generation before them, or does it just look that way? The guys get into genetics, talent scouting, Zwift racing as a recruiting pipeline, and why the best cyclists in the world are probably playing soccer.Plus: a deep dive on AI in cycling. Coach Kat, LLM's for race nutrition plans, Strava's famously useless AI summaries, and whether Ian is going to be replaced by a chatbot.Ian is promoting his Barton Park Road Race on May 9th. Sign up, show up, support local racing.Dialed Cycling Lab. Vancouver, WA. dialedcycling.comSupport the show

Send us a message!The crew is back and fully disheveled. Jake, Lance, Ian, and Matt kick things off with backpedals that cover Lance's last-minute solo van trip to El Tour de Scottsdale (3,000 riders, great legs, followed immediately by an emergency root canal), Ian's Michael Myers Memorial Time Trial recap and lessons learned.Then the classics talk heats up. Milan-San Remo goes to Pogacar by inches over Vanderpoel. Strade Bianche delivers MVP with jaw-dropping numbers (446 watts normalized power for the final 90 minutes of a five-hour race). Flanders and Roubaix are on deck. The crew also breaks down Vingegaard's Giro d'Italia setup and what it could mean for his Tour de France.A listener from Portland asks about moving up to Cat 3 on the road. The crew gives a real-world answer covering safety, upgrade rules, and why Cat 3 might actually be the sweet spot for most amateur racers.The back half gets honest and personal. Jake, Lance, and Ian dig into the state of local bike racing, team culture, what it takes to keep amateur cycling alive, and why DCT's 10-year anniversary in 2026 is going to be something sweet. Support the show

Send us a message!Lance just returned from five weeks in Arizona: racing, riding Mount Lemmon, getting pulled from a crit (it happens), surviving a skate park shortcut at the start of a gravel race, and somehow dragging Ian down with him. Ian bounced back from a nasty chest infection to race his first event in a while - and won his age group. Jake has been clocking ridiculous hours of work since the last episode, visiting college campuses with his son, and watching the new Dialed Cycling Lab  inch closer to completion (studio space included). And Matt? Matt's been swimming. A lot.**In this podcast:**- Lance's 5-week Arizona recap: Belgium Waffle Ride, Tucson Bicycle Classic, the Real West Gravel Race, and the skate park incident that launched Ian into the grass- Ian's comeback race: 15th out of 188, age group win, and still coughing- Jake's 65-day debrief: 750 hours of work, college tours for his son (U of Utah vs. Michigan business school), and the new Lab is almost ready- Matt in Boise, running the Oregon Trail, and a new e-bike incoming- Listener Q: How to prep for Mallorca with two weeks notice and less-than-peak fitness- Milan-San Remo predictions and who's got the legs at the Cipressa- Luckiest moments on the bike - close calls, near misses, a cone at 38mph, and one very helpful sapling tree- Ian updates us on the MMM Time Trial is this weekend... go sign up!Chapters:00:00 — Intro / St. Patrick's Day energy02:00 — Lance's 5-week Arizona recap08:00 — Belgium Waffle Ride Arizona10:00 — Real West Gravel Race & the skate park incident15:00 — Ian's comeback race: age group win after 3 weeks sick23:00 — Jake's 65-day debrief: 750 hours and college tours30:00 — The new Dialed shop update35:00 — AI, content creation, and podcast cadence43:00 — Listener Q: Mallorca prep with 2 weeks notice47:00 — Alaska Air routes to Europe55:00 — Milan-San Remo predictions1:07:00 — Luckiest moments on the bike1:20:00 — Wrap-up and what's coming nextSupport the show

Send us a message!When is too much Tadej Pogačar too much Tadej Pogačar? Which bike are you taking to your next TT and are TT bikes on life support? The new Factor ONE - Hot or Not? Support the show

Send us a message!We share all the crap we want for Christmas and probably won't get for obvious reasons. We also recap our personal 2025 highlights and why they were special to us. It was a fun one, so enjoy... Happy Merry Holidays and thanks for listening!Support the show

Send us a message!We recap the 2025 El Tour de Tucson - it was a good one! We also discuss a great listener question regarding what seems like a decrease of youth in cycling and how the cycling community can help change this for the better. Thanks for listening!!Support the show

Send us a message!Dealing with the moments in time when life gets in the way of riding and racing your bike and how to rebound once things return to normal. Support the show

Send us a message!We talk about what to do after having a really big 2025 so you can get ready for 2026, answer a listener question about gravel tires, and we run through a bunch of other HOT questions like what in the world is going on with the racing scene that seems to be shrinking? It has been a minute… Sorry about that, but thanks for listening!!Support the show

Send us a message!We had a great question that touched on an issue we have all been confronted with at some point...  How do you balance having fun on the bike without getting burned out sticking to a training program that will help you achieve your goals?Support the show

Send us a message!What is the Best All-Around Rider competition, how does it work, and how can you win it? A listener asks for advice on putting together the best value gravel groupset for a bike build. What the [ice cream sandwich] are some drivers thinking?Support the show

Send us a message!We're all finally back together to discuss the TdF Femmes, should we be critiquing or discussing people's weight, are eBikes threatening cycling as we know it, and are you packing heat? We also answer some listener questions, and per usual, go off on a few tangents.  Enjoy the podcast!Support the show

Send us a message!We recap some final thoughts on the Tour and debate whether or not it was boring. We also plot some new riding destinations and why they are on our radar. discuss why we have been so freaking busy, and cover some great listener questions from the EPO Chainmail.  Enjoy the podcast!Support the show

Send us a message!Troy and Derek from SRAM join us again to discuss tech at the Tour de France, new SRAM products, and answer a bunch of our questions.  We also recap everything that has happened in the tour thus far and our thoughts on what's to come.  This is a long one, so make sure you stick around until the end for some great stories! Support the show

Send us a message!We run through all of our thoughts going into the Tour de France, recap the Oregon Trail Gravel stage race, and cover a bunch of great listener questions that were sent in. Want to join our free TdF Fantasy league? Go to Tour de France Fantasy by Tissot and search for "Dialed Podcast" or League 31745.  Enjoy the podcast!Support the show

Send us a message!Will the Tour de France be boring this year? New SRAM and Garmin product drops. Why the love-hate relationship with Whoop? Why are you training when you have no events or races on the calendar?  Enjoy the podcast!Support the show

Send us a message!We dig into the effects that the tariffs are having on the cycling industry, debate some of the possible pros and cons, discuss our long term thoughts, and cover a few potential ways you might be able to find deals on stuff you need.  Enjoy the podcast!Support the show

Send us a message!We unpack everything that went down at Unbound Gravel, discuss the great finish at the Giro, recount Lance and Ian's cycling trip in Spain, and Matt hits us with a really tough question.  Enjoy the podcast!Support the show

Send us a message!Our own Camryn Berglin joins us to talk about the women's racing, building the women's cycling community, women mechanics and much more. Per usual, we also cover some recent races and get into some cycling bantar.  Enjoy the podcast!Support the show

Send us a message!Spring Classics drama (Pogačar caught?!), listener questions about best/worst rides, and how has cycling made our lives both better and worse.  Enjoy the podcast! Support the show

Send us a message!We are back with racing recaps, gear talk from Sea Otter, wild fan behavior at Paris-Roubaix, and a deep dive into our ultimate cycling bucket list items. Enjoy the podcast!Support the show

Send us a message!We breakdown some reasons why racing is getting more expensive and possible ways to combat the increasing cost while supporting the promoters. We also discuss the new tech drops from Wahoo, recap local races from last weekend, and dig into the Paris-Roubaix.  Enjoy the podcast!Support the show

Send us a message!Rowena Rubaix road race recap, training strategies for masters athletes, and WorldTour classics. We also discuss why durability matters more than FTP, and if sodium bicarbonate is worth the hype. Episode 361 also includes some hot seat training insights, a challenge for listeners to send in questions, and some discussion about ditching TT bikes in favor of growing some grassroots racing.Support the show

Send us a message!We recap the Michael Myers Memorial Time Trial, dive into SRAM’s latest transmission tech, debate Garmin’s new AI subscription, discuss Milan-San Remo and serve up enough salty banter that will rust your cassette. We also answer a bunch of great listener questions, so have a listen and enjoy this week's podcast!Support the show

Send us a message!We cover some really good reasons why you should consider doing a time trial, discuss recent bike races that include some outstanding results for a few American riders, and run through what you should be checking on your bike as we transition to spring. Support the show

Send us a message!After a brief hiatus, the Dialed Podcast team is back and shaking off the cobwebs. Jake, Matt, Sir Ian, and Lance finally reunite to talk all things cycling – from racing in the Arizona heat to why tubes might finally be extinct. If you love good banter, insightful race breakdowns, and a sprinkle of chaos, this episode is for you.Support the show

Send us a message!Want the ultimate cycling adventure? We break down a mini training camp in Tenerife, tackling Mount Teide and riding the Masca Loop. Here’s everything you need to know—routes, costs, training strategy, and why this island should be on every cyclist’s bucket list.Support the show

Send us a message!Parenting, Pedaling, and Priorities: Dylan Wiggins (cwapface2 on the YouTubes) joins us again to discuss our cyclist’s guide to finding balance in life when trying to maintain fitness while raising a family, working, and getting through life.  Enjoy the podcast!Support the show

Send us a message!We respond to some great listener questions on how AI is being infused into cycling, how to get comfortable racing crits, what Campagnolo's future looks like, and much more.  Enjoy the podcast!Support the show

Send us a message!Who is the top American cyclist? Why is there bad blood in Pro Women's racing? How are you closing the Gap to the start of the Race Season?  I was today years old when I learned what?  Sounds hot.  Enjoy the podcast!Support the show

Send us a message!We discuss 10 health concerns cyclists face in 2025, cover some cycling news, and we answer some great EPO Chainmail questions.  Enjoy the podcast!Support the show

Send us a message!We discuss how 2024 will potentially affect our goals and plans for 2025, answer some listener texts, run through the cycling news, and question the Festive 500.  Enjoy the podcast!Support the show

Send us a message!We spend some time discussing Zone 2 training, cover Cyclocross Nationals, do a listener drawing, and recap the highlights of 2024.  Enjoy the podcast and Merry Happy Christmas Holidays to All! Support the show

Send us a message!Can Wout beat Mathieu this Cx season? Will van der Poel sweep all of his races? Which pro cyclists would you sponsor? What toll are the holidays taking on your training?. What are our go to brands for cleaners and lubes?  There's a lot this week, so have a listen and enjoy the podcast!Support the show

Send us a message!We unbox the new Wahoo Elemnt ACE bike computer, give our first impressions, and then spend some time discussing all things FTP.  Enjoy the podcast!Support the show

Send us a message!Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday... So many deals for cyclists! We have some favorites as well as some suggestions that you might want to consider jumping on for you and your bike!  Enjoy the podcast!Support the show

Send us a message!Hey Strava, what gives?  What is going on at Strava and did they seem to take another misstep? Is Tadej Pogačar under paid?  We answer a listener question about cross bikes vs gravel bikes, and do another Patreon drawing.  Enjoy the podcast! Support the show

Send us a message!SRAM!!  Troy Laffey and Derek Kidd from SRAM joined us to talk about a bunch of great topics including SRAM's recent approach to SKU's, why women's races are just so much better, trail advocacy, pet peeves, and so much more... Enjoy the podcast!Support the show

Send us a message!What's up with Wahoo's new bike computer? How are you dealing with the transition from a great cycling season to darkness and crappy weather? Is Strava getting better or worse? Is our political system failing cyclists? So much to talk about!Support the show

Send us a message!TrainingPeaks buys IndieVelo: Is this a good purchase and will we use it? Are there too many SKUs being offered by cycling brands? What's up with Shimano discontinuing components that cyclists still need? Enjoy the podcast!Support the show

Send us a message!We share some stories and discuss the rules (or lack there of) when it comes to passing during a mountain bike race. This is a different format from our regular podcast and we hope to share more of these in the future... Enjoy!Support the show

Send us a message!Gravel crap... Lots and lots of gravel crap! We cover all things gravel including bikes, tires, accessories, trends, and new tech hitting the market. There is a lot to discuss, so enjoy the podcast!Support the show

Send us a message!Are you taking time off the bike? Tadej Pogačar or Eddy Merckx? Should Mathieu van der Poel have been disqualified from the road World Championships? Can Sir Ian teach these wankers a thing or two about the British vernacular? Enjoy the podcast!Support the show

Send us a message!Winter Preparedness - Part 3: Executing your off-season training this winter. Plus, we share some race stories that keep us motivated to stay competitive. Enjoy the podcast!Support the show

Send us a message!Winter Preparedness - Part 2: What NOT to do this winter. Action Cameras - do you need one, the different use cases for them, and some of the new releases from GoPro, DJI and Insta360. Enjoy the podcast!Support the show

Send us a message!As much as we all hate it, winter is coming... Are you prepared? We kick off part one of a three part series covering winter preparedness. Also, what's the difference between riding in the US versus Europe? Enjoy the podcast!Support the show

Send us a message!There must be something in the water or maybe it's the stupid hot temps and smoke in the air, but we've got some cycling related complaining to do! Complaints about what, you ask? Well, you're gonna have to listen to find out... No complaining, though. Enjoy the podcast. Support the show

Send us a message!Cross is coming... Check that, it's HERE! We discuss our list of the good, bad, and ugly when it comes to cyclocross, and give you a bunch of tips, tricks, and personal anecdotes to get you pumped up for some Cx goodness. Enjoy the podcast!Support the show

Send us a message!Why are less people racing criteriums?  Is there a better off road racer than Keegan Swenson in the US? Could Tadej Pogačar win the Tour de France while riding a 30 year old bike? Who is going to win the Vuelta?  We also recap the Cascade Cycling Classic Criterium.  Enjoy the podcast!Support the show