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RaceDay Ready with Todd Brown
by Pedal Industries
Hi, I'm Todd Brown and I'm the President of PEDAL industries and I make these podcasts so you can rip on RaceDay.
Episodes
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HE'S TRYING TO KILL ME
THE POOR WOMAN WAS RED IN THE FACE, if looks could kill her guide/date would be dead. They'd just cleared a very overgrown jungle and were now pushing their bikes up a rocky stretch... Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pedalindustries Twitter: https://twitter.com/PEDALindustries...
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AN OBSERVATION ON UNEVEN POWER BETWEEN LEGS
ONE OF THE SETTINGS ON MY POWER METER shows the power put out by each leg. It can def ovewhelm for an entire ride, because we can... Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pedalindustries Twitter: https://twitter.com/PEDALindustries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pedalindustries...
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THE WHAT AND WHY OF A PROPER EZ SPIN
I'VE BEEN TRYING TO GET THE LEGS TO COME AROUND, which means I had to actually dedicate myself to do some easy spins. Because, like most of us it's just... Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pedalindustries Twitter: https://twitter.com/PEDALindustries Instagram:...
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EVER HAD THE CRUD BEAT OUT OF YOU, FOR REAL?
GROWING UP, we fought a lot. We were too weak to do much physical damage, but there was plenty of pride and shame on the line. It's not much different now... Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pedalindustries Twitter: https://twitter.com/PEDALindustries Instagram:...
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IS IT TIME TO CONSIDER ROAD PEDALS FOR OFFROAD?
WHEN I WAS PRE-RIDING LEADVILLE a while back, the phenom who would shatter the course record floated by me as I labored. He made it look so easy... Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pedalindustries Twitter: https://twitter.com/PEDALindustries Instagram:...
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HAVE YOU EVER TRIED TRAINING BIG BLOCKS?
A QUESTION CAME UP LAST NIGHT ON OUR ZOOM CALL. Have you ever trained big training blocks like Keegan Swenson just posted. Good question... Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pedalindustries Twitter: https://twitter.com/PEDALindustries Instagram:...
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THE HEROIC MOVE
THERE'S A LOT OF GREAT RACING GOING ON. Locally, regionally, internationally. Sometimes we witness the unfathomable attack from impossibly far out, other times... ... a second or third wind, for the win. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pedalindustries Twitter:...
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IT'S LIKE THE SUN GOING UP ON ME
40 DEGREES, 80% HUMIDITY ain't nothing. Combine that with a dawn start, the sun hidden behind the hills, and, well, when you're going 20+ mph in your underpants... ... it's bonechilly. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pedalindustries Twitter: https://twitter.com/PEDALindustries...
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BLOOD. WORK.
DON'T BE LIKE ME. Because I never get sick, I never go to the doctor. Which meant I never had my blood work done. You're too smart for that... ... here's why. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pedalindustries Twitter: https://twitter.com/PEDALindustries Instagram:...
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MY DUMBEST PREDICTION YET
PARIS-ROUBAIX IS SUNDAY. I can't wait. It's always so fun to watch, and such a battle of machine, mind, and bike handling. Lots of drama, and this year... ... is starts before the famed Arenberg Forest. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pedalindustries Twitter:...
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CHEAT CODE
HERE'S A DIRTY LITTLE SECRET. Okay, maybe it's not all that dirty but it is secret and fact is it's... ... a cheat code for life. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pedalindustries Twitter: https://twitter.com/PEDALindustries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pedalindustries...
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STRUGGLING WITH WEIGHT... TRY NOT
SINCE MY AWESOME START TO THE YEAR, knocking myself out and spending a 5 days in ICU, my metabolism has changed. This is not uncommon, given the standard protocols... Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pedalindustries Twitter: https://twitter.com/PEDALindustries Instagram:...
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WHICH NUMBERS ARE WE CHASING?
THERE'S A BIG DIFFERENCE between the kinds of numbers some of us focus on putting up. Some chase big power numbers, while others chase small numbers... Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pedalindustries Twitter: https://twitter.com/PEDALindustries Instagram:...
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IS IT TIME TO STOP BINGING?
SATURDAYS ARE MY DAYS. All week long, I look forward to getting up early and rolling out with no particular plan but wasting time via hours in the saddle... Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pedalindustries Twitter: https://twitter.com/PEDALindustries Instagram:...
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THE OL' WHAT IF YOU KNEW...
THESE TWO PUNKS SHOWED UP TO MY HOUSE, and dragged their dear ol' dad out for his favorite thing. Riding MTBs with them... Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pedalindustries Twitter: https://twitter.com/PEDALindustries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pedalindustries Website:...
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JUST BECAUSE IT'S FREE MEANS...
SO MUCH INFORMATION, and so much of it free. Free is a weird price, because we know it's gonna cost time and there's probably... Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pedalindustries Twitter: https://twitter.com/PEDALindustries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pedalindustries...
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DOES YOUR DOG BITE?
THE GREAT INSPECTOR CLOUSEAU encounter with a dog is classic. The dog is off leash, he asks Does your dog bite? The answer is, No. He bends to pet the dog... Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pedalindustries Twitter: https://twitter.com/PEDALindustries Instagram:...
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HOW MY LITTLE PRACTICE LOOP TOOK ME DOWN
I SET OFF TO POUND MY PRACTICE LOOP. The profile is jagged, lots of single track, and... ... I'm trying to crack 90 minutes. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pedalindustries Twitter: https://twitter.com/PEDALindustries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pedalindustries Website:...
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SPEED AND BRAKES, NOT ALWAYS OBVIOUS
THERE'S A TECHNICAL, ROCKY SECTION on part of a local trail. First-timers walk it, new riders use a slow approach, locals... Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pedalindustries Twitter: https://twitter.com/PEDALindustries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pedalindustries Website:...
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DO YOU D.H.T.?
WE MAY NOT BE PRO. Our equipment may be lacking, our preparation woeful, our focus far from singular... ... which makes it all the more impressive.
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WE NEED A METRIC FOR THIS
THE FIRST TIME I SAW SHIMANO'S INTEGRATED SHIFTING, dubbed SIS, I knew there was no chance in a sprint without it. Sure we'd perfected the lost of art of...
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LEARNING TO RIP FROM MARCH MADNESS
BALL AND STICK SPORTS are typically concerned with, and built around, offense and defense. How do we... ... apply that thinking to our endurance addictitions?
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TWO OF LIFE'S MYSTERIES
THERE TWO MYSTERIES THAT SCIENCE can't explain. AI doesn't have the answer, either. But's they are facts just the same. For example...
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THE PRIDE CYCLE QUEST
WHAT HAVE YOU DONE THAT YOU'RE PROUD OF? Could be anything, but let's stay on point with athletic endeavors because it's important... Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pedalindustries Twitter: https://twitter.com/PEDALindustries Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pedalindustries...
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CHASING GHOSTS
PATHS BECOME TRAILS, trails become roads, roads become highways. It's evolution, and underneath it all are the ghosts...
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THIS AIN'T NO TIME FOR FOOLING AROUND
WHAT IS THE BASELINE? The minimum effort to do and consider the week a win? It's important to have the least acceptable effort in mind...
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HOW DO YOU SPELL FAST?
THERE ARE COUNTLESS WAYS to get faster on the bike, which is why it is endlessly fascinating. They range from physical to mechanical to mental to social to spiritual and...
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I THOUGHT I WAS SO SMART
A BEAUTIFUL DAY WAS ON TAP, and I was meeting two of my fave riding pals. Always good and uplifting conversation, plenty of shredding on the downhills...
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YOU KNOW WHY THE BANNED TURNING IN THE BRAKE LEVERS, RIGHT
THIS JUST IN, UCI figures out how to squash another innovation and has the innovators crying foul. Was it for safety reasons? Worry over racers suffering carpel-braking syndrome...
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I LOVE IT WHEN THINGS BREAK
When making a purchase I always go for the best quality available. I like things that last a long time and are extremely reliable. Given enough time and wear and tear...
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HAVE YOU HUGGED YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER TODAY?
I (ALMOST) ALWAYS SCAN THE RACE PHOTOS when the promoter sends out the link. Yes, I like to see myself in action. Who doesn't? The thing is...
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IF IT'S WORTH DOING...
IF IT'S WORTH DOING, it's worth putting on the calendar. Things will come up, adjustments will have to be made. It’s a lot easier to manage the unknown... ... when we have a plan. Here's how I work my plan....
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WHAT TO DO WITH ALL THIS EXTRA LIGHT
WELL, IT' HAPPENED AGAIN. Even though we've voted it down, we are back on standard time which means... ... we have a whole lot more morning light. If you wake up early enough,which you will do automatically,for the next day or...
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RUMBLE
FIGHTERS HAVE THEIR ENTRANCE SONGS, stadiums blare fight songs, civil war regiments went to battle with field bands... ... they all have a purpose. To send a signal. The signal,is to our brainsthat it's time to rumble. One of my...
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CRITICAL RIDE THEORY
TODAY WAS THE FINAL NOSCO RIDE. It was my 3rd time doing this brutally hard charity commemorating Mike Nosco, who lost his life riding his bike. Jack, his brother has... ... brought us one of the toughest and most beautiful...
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I GOT NO FIRE IN MY BELLY
THE FIRE TO CRUSH IT TOMORROW is out. Just a pile of ashes with some lingering smoke. It was a hot one for sure, starting small and burning a searing blaze for months... ... it was fun while it lasted. No doubt, when...
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Don't Make This Hundred Grand Mistake
WE'RE ENTERING THE SILLY SEASON when so many bets are off. Not all, but most riders and racers completely lose their minds in the next 60ish days... ... and it starts with Halloween. Of all the things I have in...
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Cycling Pain Points: Exploring Common Aches with Dr Vrzal
Welcome to the podcast! Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Dr. Vrzal, a renowned chiropractor and wellness expert who will be discussing common issues faced by cyclists. Join us as we explore overtraining, lower back pains, knee pain, and hand numbness, and discover practical tips to overcome...
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THIS IS CRAZY
I CAN'T BELIEVE IT. Someone's gone mad. Could it really be true? Nah, can't be. They said it could never happen, but it finally did... ... USA Cycling put out a calendar for the upcoming year. In October! Can't tell...
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SOMETIMES THE TDF RACERS SEEM LIKE SUCH PANSIES
THE TEAMS AND RACERS are up in arms about 1 (one) gravel stage at next summers Tour de France. Why not? It's not like we want to see the best bike racer in the world... ... well, I do. I...
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RACE REPORT: FILTHY FITTY
HOW DO YOU KNOW IT WAS A HARD RACE? It could be that I'm still super dehydrated, and not really hungry. That's common, this is novel: struggling to control the van's accelerator pedal on the way home... ... my shin was...
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BULGARIAN SPLIT SQUATS DID WHAT?
IT'S COMMON KNOWLEDGE cyclists are super strong forwards and backwards, and weak as a salt cratered aluminum Fischer Hoo Koo Ekoo from the 90's when it comes to... ... side to side strength. What can we do about that? A lot....
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SHOULD I GET MY KID A COACH?
WE'RE THINKING OF GETTING OUR 13 YEAR OLD a coach. So began a recent email asking for my thoughts. The short answer is Yes. But, Maybe is the... ... longer more thoughtful answer. Coaches can be awesome when the timing is right....
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IT DON'T COME EASY
THE SUN WASN'T UP YET. Soon the sky would begin to lighten, imperceptibly. For me, it was another reminder of... ... how long it's taken to figure much of this sport out. It wasn't over night,not a flash of inspiration......
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Riding With Clogs And Savages
WE HAVE THIS WEIRD THING HAPPENING on one of our group rides. It can be frustrating for some. Not unique, just what happens... ... and I think we could do better. It occurs over time, as riders figure out who's who,and what... Stay connected with us: Follow us on Facebook:...
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I Know Exactly Why You Don't Lift Weights
AFTER TRAVELING TO UTAH AND BACK, it was time to get back on the routine; which meant it was time to do the strength work. Four days had passed... ... and I felt it. Oh, how I hate lifting weight.... Stay connected with us: Follow us on Facebook:...
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When To Start Training For The Next 'A' Race
HOW FAR OUT SHOULD WE START TRAINING for the next 'A' race? It's a good question, with several things to consider. Regardless of the variables... ... there are two answers. Before we get to the correct answer, we have to consider:... Stay connected with us: Follow us on Facebook:...
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Flipping The Switch
I WAS TRYING TO REMEMBER the first time I felt competitive. Not the feeling of having a chance to win. The one before that, of... ... wanting to win. Not, the Oh, look I won a prize kinda win.Or the,I beat grampa... Stay connected with us: Follow us on Facebook:...
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I Saw Something Amazing Today
I'D HEARD ABOUT IT, and looked forward to seeing it in person. The race director had kindly nudged and nudged and nudged me, until I drove ... 500 miles to see it for myself. A miracle? Close. Why? Because of... Stay connected with us: Follow us on Facebook:...
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The Incredible Being Of Weightlessness
THERE IS A FEELING that most people never experience. I had it today. Many times. If only we felt this, not just once, but often... ... maybe there'd be a little more hope. Weightlessness. Not the kind during an Oh shift! moment. Stay connected with us: Follow us on Facebook:...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hi, I'm Todd Brown and I'm the President of PEDAL industries and I make these podcasts so you can rip on RaceDay.
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