Best Cannondale Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 73: #Crossiscoming Part 4 39:19

1h ago39:19

39:19

In the final episode of our preseason training series, Curtis dials up the intensity for your next cross practice. He suggests 5 minute “mock races” with your group, along with even shorter 90 second races, creating a high intensity environment that will help with your starts. These drills, mixed with staggered start drills of 5-10 second intervals…

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Ep 72: #Crossiscoming Part 3 41:59

6d ago41:59

41:59

We’re amped for the third installment of our cyclocross preparation season! This week we ramp-up the intensity with running up to 30 min, 1-2 times a week at a comfortable pace, plyo circuits focused on range of motion and increased explosiveness, 5 minute “mock races” with your group, focusing on holding the wheel, and more “Sven climbs”. We also …

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Ep 71: #Crossiscoming Part 2 33:21

1M ago33:21

33:21

In Part 2 of our preseason training series, Curtis and Tony continue to explore skill sessions with some classic Sven (see link below). We also hit on proper cyclocross cornering, training balance, and the importance of dialing your equipment. Get In The Red to make your 2024 the best season yet! Sven Nys Preparation WK Vrt (youtube.com) This episo…

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Ep 70: #Crossiscoming Part 1 42:11

1M ago42:11

42:11

Cross is coming and Season 5 of In the Red is here! Join us for a multi-part series where Curtis lays out a training program that will get you flying for 2024. In part 1, we focus on skills sessions. After listening, check out the video below for more ideas on how to develop your skills sessions. How to Train Cyclocross Skills - In The RED with Cur…

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102 - Cannondale Factory Racing and Lefty Deep Dive 1:04:20

2M ago1:04:20

1:04:20

Jordan sits down and talks about all things Lefty with Cannondale Factory Racing (CFR) and the suspension team at Cannondale. Steve Exstance, Murray Washburn, and Lefty Larry walk us through the conception, progression, and even electrification of Cannondale's Lefty line. Larry was kind enough to meet us at the CFR headquarters and described the "d…

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101 - Sea Otter Recap 51:07

5M ago51:07

51:07

The Bikerumor team recaps their favorite products, experiences and happenings at the Sea Otter Classic 2024. WANT MORE? Find the Bikerumor Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, and through RSS, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Can't find it? Let us know which players you use so we can get them up to speed! And let us know who you want us …

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100 - Silca explains their Strip Chips, Chain Waxing System & more! 50:10

5M ago50:10

50:10

Silca's Josh Poertner gets his new product ideas from the craziest places. Take the new Strip Chips, for example. These hot melt chain wax additives were inspired by the food industry, where they're trying to find a replacement for trans fats and hydrogenated oils. Turns out, they can make it a whole lot easier to wax your chain, too! In this episo…

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Ep 69: Timon Rüegg 55:35

5M ago55:35

55:35

In his first English podcast conversation, 3X Swiss National Champion Timon Rüegg discusses his development in cyclocross, living in the mountains, 2024 mtb goals, and paragliding. www.curtisjwhite.com @curtisjwhite @taimenrueeggBy Anthony Sylor and Curtis White

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099 - Fox explains Pressure Balancing in 2025 GRIP Dampers 44:36

6M ago44:36

44:36

While at the launch for the new Fox GRIP dampers, I pretty much had my brain melted by VP of engineering Bill Brown as he explained their inner workings. So, naturally, I brought him on the show here to run through it again. The level of fluid dynamics and engineering discussed is still well above my pay grade, but I think we do a pretty good of of…

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Ep 68: Jens Dekker 1:36:10

6M ago1:36:10

1:36:10

Jens Dekker is a former Junior World Champion and Junior European Champion who stepped away from racing before before returning in 2023. In this episode he opens up about battles with depression while offering unique analysis in a variety of areas, including youth development, World Cup schedules, World Championship qualification criteria, and poin…

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Ep 67: Daan Soete 47:36

6M ago47:36

47:36

Welcome Daan Soete of Deschacht - Hens - Maes to In the Red. Daan reflects on a rocky season and coming back from adversity. He provides perspective on the state of the sport from the view of an experienced rider while offering insight into the unique CX training process. @curtisjwhite www.curtisjwhite.com inthered@curtisjwhite.com @daansoete…

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Ep 66: Niels Vandeputte 1:02:43

7M ago1:02:43

1:02:43

Two bigs wins capped a season of accomplishments for Niels Vandeputte of Alpecin Deceuninck. After overcoming an off-season injury, he raced more times than any other rider in 2023/2024 all while balancing college studies with the Kersperiode, managing final exams with his World Championship preparation, and still having a enough gas in the tank to…

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098 - Sherpa Map Routes us to Better Cycling Maps 39:42

7M ago39:42

39:42

If you've ever wondered how route creation and ride mapping works, you're going to love this episode. My guest is Eric Semianczuk, co-founder of Sherpa Map. I'm guessing you haven't heard of them… yet. But the cycling route map service they're building is incredible, using AI and granular LIDAR data compiled over weather, surface type, and elevatio…

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Ep 65: World Championships 2024 40:08

7M ago40:08

40:08

After 12 World Championship preparations and 11 starts, we look back at 2023/2024 and discuss the best off season format for a cyclocross racer - should a crosser be focused on gravel, road, crit, mtb? Curtis has done it all: where does he get his best results? As part of that analysis, we take a look a the French National Team for some additional …

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097 - Ride1Up rallies for affordable e-bikes that don't suck 47:34

7M ago47:34

47:34

So, apparently, not every cheap e-bike sucks after all. Until recently I was firmly in the camp that cheap, hub-motor e-bikes with cadence sensors were all terrible and unsafe. Then I talked to Kevin Dugger, founder of Ride1Up e-bikes, and he changed my mind. It's not so much the bikes that bugged me, although we'll talk about that, too, it was the…

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Ep 64: World Championship Preview 2024 32:16

8M ago32:16

32:16

All the work is done, and it's time to see where Curtis stands among the best in the world. In less than one week, he takes the startline at the World Championship for the 11th time in his career. His approach has been a bit different, only racing a short three-race block in Europe (as opposed to his traditional heavy 10-12 race schedule during the…

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Ep 63: Benidorm (Re)Watch Party 1:20:18

8M ago1:20:18

1:20:18

Curtis is back racing in Europe, and we're back with another watch party. Benidorm was fireworks for 60 mins with Curtis on the startline for all the action - was it the greatest non-championship race of all time? So says Tony. Fire-up the trainer, or serve up some snacks and a cold beverage, hit the replay below and join the party. It's Wolrd Cup …

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096 - Park Tool’s Calvin Jones riffs on bike tools & bad repairs 1:04:36

8M ago1:04:36

1:04:36

If you've never seen any of Park Tool's tutorial videos or stopped by their booth at Sea Otter Classic, then you've been missing the wonder that is Calvin Jones. His energy levels and excitement for tools and bike repairs is contagious, so I'm super stoked to share this interview with you. We talk about his favorite tools, where repairs go wrong an…

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Ep 62: Hulst (Re)Watch Party 1:16:50

9M ago1:16:50

1:16:50

Hulst offered a crazy spectacle, and we couldn't resist another watch party. With Curtis training in sunny Spain, and Tony at home in snowy NY, we rewatch all the antics of this year's Hulst WC. Grab a beverage, or jump on the trainer, pull up the race on the link below, and join us for some spitting fast, headbuttingly aggressive cx racing! Email …

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095 - Red Bull Advanced Technologies & BMC talk bikes 38:08

9M ago38:08

38:08

Recently, I had a chance to meet with BMC and Red Bull's Advanced Technology Team to learn about and ride their new Teammachine R, a top level, lightweight aero road racing bike. But I left with questions, so in this episode I have Stefan Christ from the BMC product team and Rob Gray, technical director at Red Bull Advanced Technologies on board to…

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Ep 61: Zolder Watch Party 1:13:01

9M ago1:13:01

1:13:01

Welcome to our first Watch Party! In this episode Curtis and Tony try a new format as they watch Zolder with you. So cue-up a replay of Zolder 2023 on your favorite streaming platform, crank up the volume on In the Red, and watch the race with us! Send feedback to inthered@gmail.com @curtisjwhite www.curtisjwhite.com…

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Ep 60: US Nats 2023 36:34

9M ago36:34

36:34

Fresh off the trip from Louisville, Curtis and Tony recap the stories that made 2023 US National Championship. From course desgin, to tire choices, to the fans and the event, we get into all the highs and lows while also looking ahead to the World Championships. For the love of cross, you don't want to miss this one! @curtisjwhite www.curtisjwhite.…

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094 - Watt Bike tells how to get faster & stronger on the bike 1:03:50

9M ago1:03:50

1:03:50

I wasn't really sure what I was going to talk about with my guest today, but it ended up being a wonderfully deep dive into speed, power development and strength training. If you want to get into the weeds on how to get faster and stronger on the bike, you'll love this episode. My guest is Thomson Remo, lead educator for Watt Bike's professional di…

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093 - Why Adaptive Mountain Bike Trails are the Future 53:19

10M ago53:19

53:19

We hear so much about inclusivity these days, but not usually when it comes to our mountain bike trails. Turns out, it's not that hard to make our trails more accessible to a wider range of riders, letting all of your friends enjoy the same awesome experience you and I enjoy every time we hit the singletrack. Besides the warm fuzzies, there's often…

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Ep 59: Really Rad USCX & Pan Ams 42:54

10M ago42:54

42:54

Lots of good stuff in this episode as Curtis and Tony discuss Really Rad, the USCX, and Pan Ams. Loaded with insights on each event, but recorded BEFORE the announcement that GCN will be closing GCN+ (more on that in the next ep). In the meantime, dive into Curtis's thoughts on winning a second USCX title, a disappointing Pan Ams performance, and a…

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092 - Ornot’s Startup Story w/ founder Matt Quann 53:04

10M ago53:04

53:04

If you've ever wondered what it's like to start a cycling clothing brand, and not just any brand, but a really cool brand, you'll love this episode. My guest is Matt Quann, founder of Ornot, and they just celebrated 10 years in business. We talk about how he kicked things off, what sparked the idea, and where the name came from. Admittedly, we talk…

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091 - Thesis’ Randall Jacobs opens up on the cycling industry 1:02:47

11M ago1:02:47

1:02:47

There are a lot of candid conversations that happen when industry folks get together, and one of my favorite people to chat with is Randall Jacobs, founder of Thesis Bikes and Logos components. Before he launched those brands, he worked for others and helped develop some interesting technologies that you may or may not see in future products. Wheth…

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Ep 58: A Double-Win Weekend in Cincy 29:10

11M ago29:10

29:10

Curtis takes back-to-back wins at Cincy after some bad luck at the Trek World Cup. In this epsiode we recap all four race days and preview the upcoming USCX Championship at Really Rad CX. Follow Curtis @curtisjwhite on Instagram. Subscribe to his newsletter at www.curtisjwhite.comBy Anthony Sylor and Curtis White

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Ep 57: Clash in the Charm City 46:38

12M ago46:38

46:38

Charm City CX showcased some of the best racing yet in the USCX as this year's Fast Five threw haymakers Saturday before coming back for more Sunday. But the storyline goes beyond the tightbattles and constant lead changes: a rivalry between Curtis and long-time foe Vinney Baestaens led to two final head-scratching laps that opened the door for the…

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090 - Ian Boswell’s Gravel Adventures 31:53

12M ago31:53

31:53

Sometimes, I get guests on the show because they're with a brand that's in the news, or there's a technical story that needs an expert opinion. And sometimes, it's just to have a conversation with someone cool. My guest today is former pro roadie Ian Boswell, and he definitely falls into that latter category, although he does have a few things comi…

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089 - Parlee Cycles is back! 37:28

12M ago37:28

37:28

A little while back, Parlee Cycles filed for bankruptcy protection and seemed like another big brand suffering the consequences of the pandemic boom and bust. But now they're back, with a new owner, new ideas, and fresh funding. My guest today is John Harrison, a long-time Parlee fan and tech turnaround guy that saw an opportunity to breathe new li…

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Ep 56: Go Cross, Rochester CX, & Curtis Turns 28! 42:56

12M ago42:56

42:56

The first 2 weeks of the USCX didn't yield the results we hoped for, but this season is just getting started. In this episode, Curtis talks about the tactics at Go Cross, a crash at Rochester, the impressive field depth in the US scene, and his upcoming birthday - that he forgot about! Subscribe to Curtis's newsletter and submit questions for next …

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088 - Moots Express carbon e-gravel bike explained 33:33

1y ago33:33

33:33

You may have noticed something weird that launched, something unexpected. Moots, long known for their high-end titanium bicycles surprised everyone with a carbon fiber gravel e-bike, using a frame material they've never used before, and adding a motor for the first time in their history. I talk to Nate Bradley, Moots' president and one of the key p…

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Ep 55: Welcome to Season 4 59:57

1y ago59:57

59:57

Clip-in and get rolling as we hit the first episode of Season 4 where we prepare for a year filled with bar-banging, tape-stretching, mud-flying cyclcross. In this episode, Curtis and Tony recap Curtis's spring and summer gravel schedule. Curtis gives his take on a few hot gravel topics, and we preview the upcoming cx schedule where our boy will be…

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087 - Shimano explains the new GRX 12-Speed 36:04

1y ago36:04

36:04

While at the new Shimano GRX 12-speed gravel bike group launch, we sat down with two team members responsible for helping bring it to life to talk about what's changed, what didn't (and why), and how the group has evolved to fit the needs of modern gravel riders. We also discuss the global gravel scene's evolution, how Shimano fits into it, and ple…

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086 - Chris Canfield explains multi-link suspension designs 1:28:02

1y ago1:28:02

1:28:02

If you think mountain bike suspension is a mystery, you're not alone. From kinematics to anti-squat to compression ratios, there's a lot of terminology piled on top of designs like VPP, Horst Link, CVA, DW Link. Add CBF to that list and you have the suspension design and philosophy of Chris Canfield. He's my guest today and had been designing full …

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085 - How Jess Cerra launched JoJé Bar & The Last Best Ride 37:53

1y ago37:53

37:53

If you've ever thought you could make your own energy bar, or sports drink, or any other kind of athletic food, it's always good to hear how others have done it. My guest today is Jess Cerra, founder of JoJe Bar, a gluten free, real food energy bar designed for endurance athletes. She shares her startup story, telling the unlikely series of events …

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084 - How Jenny Graham set an around-the-world record 1:03:52

1y ago1:03:52

1:03:52

A couple episodes ago, Lachlan Morton shared his plans for an around the world record attempt. In this episode, I'm talking to someone who's actually done it. In 2018, Jenny Graham set the women's speed record for riding 18,000 miles around the world in 124 days and 11 hours. And she did it unsupported, without, well…we'll get to that, because the …

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083 - Parcours on aerodynamics of wide rims, gravel tires & more! 1:16:35

1+ y ago1:16:35

1:16:35

If you've ever wondered how tire size and rim profiles affect aerodynamics, this episode is for you! My guest is Dov Tate, founder of Parcours Wheels, a UK brand that's been pushing the envelope on wider rims optimized around wider tires. The story of how he got to that point, from putting 360º wind sensors low on the bike to intentionally doing wi…

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082 - Lachlan Morton is just enjoying the ride 44:05

1+ y ago44:05

44:05

If you've ever found yourself focusing so much on the outcome of a ride or race rather than the experience of the ride itself, I think you'll enjoy this conversation with Lachlan Morton. As one of the top ultra endurance riders in the world, Lachlan's had some grand adventures, from riding the entire 2021 Tour de France route, including transfers, …

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081 - Enduro explains Bottom Bracket bearings 51:13

1+ y ago51:13

51:13

I'm back with Matt Harvey from Enduro Bearings for Round Two, all about Bottom Brackets! If you haven't listened to our first chat, I recommend it as we go so deep down the rabbit hole of bearings that it'll give you a lot to think about as you're trying to optimize your bike. In this episode, we focus on Bottom Brackets because Enduro recently rel…

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080 - Alexey Vermeulen on life, gravel & riding with Willie 36:50

1+ y ago36:50

36:50

Alexey Vermeulen is a former pro roadie, having ridden for the BMC development team and then Lotto NL Jumbo before switching gears to gravel, where he now rides for Jukebox Print, ENVE and Shimano, among others But you might know him better as "that guy that rides with the dog on his back". I met Alexey at Sea Otter this year and, as I was going th…

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Ep 54: 'Tilford Would' 37:57

1+ y ago37:57

37:57

Eric Struckhoff, CEO and co-founder of the Steve Tilford Foundation, sits down with Curtis to discuss the mission of the foundation and the legacy of Steve Tilford. www.curtisjwhite.com @curtisjwhite.comBy Anthony Sylor and Curtis White

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079 - Triton Bikes’ amazing escape from Russia 1:11:17

1+ y ago1:11:17

1:11:17

I think, at some level, we all crave adventure. It's why the Zombie Apocalypse genre is so popular. What would we do if we had to drop everything and just... escape. Start fresh. Well, for many folks around the world, it's not a fantasy. It's why we have so many people trying to migrate into the USA and most of Europe They're trying to escape a des…

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Ep 53: Stephen Hyde 47:08

1+ y ago47:08

47:08

In this episode, long-time teammate, mentor, friend, 3X National Champ, and US National Team Coach Stephen Hyde gets 'In the Red'. Curtis and Stephen sit down just before the 2023 World Championships and go deep on living for sport, US cross development, the transition out of the pro-racer life, and so much more. @curtisjwhite www.curtisjwhite.com…

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078 - Bosch explains what’s going on with e-bike battery safety 42:11

1+ y ago42:11

42:11

If you have or are considering buying an e-bike of any kind, chances are you're wondering about battery safety and how to maximize performance. With the recent Lithium Ion battery fires in New York creating political will to ban unlisted, non-certified batteries in e-bikes, electric scooters, and other e-mobility devices, I wanted to talk to an exp…

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077 - First Endurance dives deep on sports nutrition 1:19:35

1+ y ago1:19:35

1:19:35

If you've been trying to figure out sports nutrition and how the right supplements, timing, and ingredients can help you ride faster, farther, and longer, and then recover stronger, this episode is for you. My guest is Dr. Luke Bucci, formerly with Weider and now Chief Science Officer for First Endurance, a sports nutrition brand focused on fueling…

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Ep 52: The Report Card Episode 1:16:21

1+ y ago1:16:21

1:16:21

The 2022/2023 cyclocross season has come to a close, which means it's time for our annual report card episode! Curtis begins by reflecting on his World Championship performance before grading his full season across six subjects: Pre-Season Prep, New Team Transition, USCX Performance, World Cup Performance, Nationals Championship Prep & Performance,…

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076 - Outbound Lighting talks lumens, beams & light design 56:34

1+ y ago56:34

56:34

Outbound Lighting popped onto the scene a few years ago with a very different take on mountain bike lights. Not only did the products look different, they had a different philosophy about where they should be placed, and how the light patterns should work. Turns out, they were onto something. They're growing so fast that they made the Inc 5,000 lis…

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075 - Why did White Industries buy two wheel brands? 44:38

1+ y ago44:38

44:38

So, why would a boutique hub brand buy two wheel brands? In this ep, I'm talking with long-time friend Alec White from White Industries about their recent acquisition of Rolf Prima and Astral Wheels. We dig in a bit on the strategy of acquiring what were basically their two largest customers, and what it means for the future of those brands and pro…

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