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Satisfying his constant need for attention, Mike Creed takes to the airwaves to have frank conversations with his friends, who just so happen to be figures in the world of pro cycling. Now that he's a retired mediocre bike racer, he's using his access to these athletes to humanize them, show you what he sees, and bring back a personal aspect to cycling. This is not the show for you if you're looking for controversy and the hard questions. It's more of a rambling conversation with and about t ...
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Behind the Curtain is your backstage pass to the captivating world of artistic creation. We peel back the layers, revealing the behind-the-scenes stories of passionate individuals and the secret processes that bring art, theater, and performance to life. Explore the intricacies of the creative journey with us, where inspiration ignites dedication, and every success unfolds with a unique backstory. Are you a theater lover, a musician, a visual artist, or simply captivated by the unseen effort ...
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Harmonies of Heritage: The Legacy of Willis Patterson's Our Own Thing Chorale - Part 1 In this episode of Behind the Curtain with Rosanita Ratcliff, we dive into the rich history of Willis Patterson's Our Own Thing Chorale with guests Sharon Vaughters and Janet V. Haynes. Discover how the chorale and its instructional program began, their mission t…
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Behind the Curtain: Celebrating Ann Arbor's Literary Legacy with Rachel Pastiva In this episode of Behind the Curtain, host Rosanita Ratcliff converses with Rachel Pastiva from the Ann Arbor Book Society. They delve into Rachel's lifelong passion for reading, her journey through various book-related roles, and her mission to highlight the vast netw…
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Exploring the Future of Willis C. Patterson's Our Own Thing Chorale Join host Rosanita Ratcliff on this episode of Behind the Curtain as she delves into the inspiring stories and future plans of Willis C. Patterson's Our Own Thing Chorale with guests Sharon Vaughters and Janet V. Haynes. Discover the Chorale's visionary plans for the next decade, t…
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In this continuation of the conversation with Shaun and Truly, the owners of Booksweet, Rosanita delves deeper into the couple's experiences of managing their bookstore. They discuss balancing business ownership with family life, scheduling to ensure precious family time, and addressing the challenge of providing health insurance for their staff. S…
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In this episode of 'Behind The Curtain,' Rosanita welcomes Truly and Shaun Manning, the owners of Booksweet in Ann Arbor. They delve into the couple's journey of acquiring and managing the independent bookstore, exploring their passion for literature, community engagement, and diversity. The Mannings discuss the challenges of running a bookstore du…
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In part two of our conversation with Emilio Rodriguez, founder of Detroit's Black and Brown Theatre, we dive into the world of BIPOC theatre. Emilio offers an insightful look at the financial realities and operational complexities of running a theatre that champions diverse voices. Listen in as Emilio explores: The juggling act of securing funding …
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In this episode, Emilio Rodriguez, the co-founder and artistic director of Black and Brown Theater, discusses the origins of the theater company and its mission to promote inclusivity and diversity in the theatrical landscape. Emilio shares his experiences of facing segregation and typecasting in the theater industry and how it inspired him to crea…
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Nathan Haas is a household name in the sport of cycling having raced at the world tour level for many teams including one of the previous iterations of the EF Pro Cycling -Garmin-Sharp. He has also recently begun a successful career as a professional gravel racer as well as coming full circle and joining Team EF Coaching, this time as a coach. Zack…
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Head Sports Director for EF Education-EasyPost, Charly Wegelius, had a long career as a pro cyclist before becoming an important member of the team's staff. Zack sat down to learn more about the role of Sports Director, what being an ex-pro brings to the table and lots more. For more information on coaching, training plans and camps visit our websi…
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Behind the Curtain is your backstage pass to the captivating world of artistic creation. We peel back the layers, revealing the untold stories of passionate individuals and the secret processes that bring performances to life. Explore the intricacies of the creative journey with us, where inspiration ignites dedication, and every success unfolds wi…
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Head sports director for EF Education-Cannondale team and ex-pro racer Carmen Small talks to Zack about how the women's peloton has changed since she raced, what attracted her to joining EF Pro Cycling and how they've built their new team. For more information on coaching, training plans and camps visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.teamefcoaching.co…
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EF Pro Cycling Technical Operations Manager Andreas Klier talks to Zack about finding the next technological advances in cycling - including tubeless, aerodynamics and more, plus what he thinks about the next generation of riders. Andreas also tells us about changing his mind on his favorite race and his other profession as an artist. For more info…
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Team EF Coaching director Zack Morris chats to EF Education-EasyPost new signing Archie Ryan at our Girona training camp. The Irish rider talks about his u23 years, how knee injuries impacted his racing, his love for the Basque country and who is the better rider, him or Ben Healy? For more information on coaching, training plans and camps visit ou…
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Irish National Champion and breakaway specialist Ben Healy of EF Education-EasyPost talks finding form, learning lessons and going all-in, plus his thoughts on the new POC Procen Air helmet. For more information on coaching, training plans and camps visit our website: ⁠⁠http://www.teamefcoaching.com⁠…
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The Queen of Roubaix - EF Education Cannondale rider Alison Jackson joins the Team EF Coaching Cycling Performance Podcast from our 2024 Team Camp in Girona, Spain to share some insights on her background in the sport, perspective around racing, and goals going forward. For more information on coaching, training plans and camps visit our website: ⁠…
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In Episode 18 of the Team EF Coaching Performance Podcast Zack Morris sits down with our nutritionist Spencer Miller, to discuss 5 common nutritional traps that cyclists can avoid, and the alternative solutions. Learn more about our 1 on 1 coaching services at TeamEFCoaching.com For more information on Spencer visit his coaching profile…
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In Episode 17 of the Team EF Coaching Cycling Performance Podcast Zack Morris sits down with former multiple time pro and elite criterium national champion Daniel Holloway to discuss criterium racing strategy, tactics, and application of fitness. More info on Daniel Holloway More information on 1 on 1 coaching…
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In episode 16 of the Team EF Coaching Performance Podcast, Zack Morris sits down with Dr. Jason Boynton to discuss the performance effects of temperature on cyclist. Dr Boynton is a PHD in exercise and sports science and has a masters in exercise physiology, and completed his thesis on the effects of environmental temperature on high performance at…
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On episode 15 of the Team EF Coaching Performance Podcast Nicki Sorensen sits down with Zack Morris to discuss perspective on racing and coaching after a 16 year long career in the professional peloton. More information on Nicki Sorensen https://www.teamefcoaching.com/coaches/nicki-sorensen/ Visit us online https://www.teamefcoaching.com…
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In Episode 14, Zack Morris sits down with head coach Colby Pearce, and Team EF Coaching's nutritionist, Spencer Miller who joins the show for the first time to answer the questions from the Instagram comment section. This episode hosts a variety of great information for athletes of all levels as Team EF Coaching goes deep into training philosophy, …
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In Episode 14, Zack Morris sits down with head coach Colby Pearce, and Team EF Coaching's nutritionist, Spencer Miller who joins the show for the first time to answer the questions from the Instagram comment section. This episode hosts a variety of great information for athletes of all levels as Team EF Coaching goes deep into training philosophy, …
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In Episode 13 of the Team EF Coaching Performance Podcast, Zack Morris sits down with Bill Armstrong to learn more about the history behind the conception of the Neversecond brand, and why their systemized product system is changing the way athletes around the world are seeing sports nutrition. Neversecond Products https://never2.com Learn more abo…
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If you've ever struggled with your insoles or cycling shoes then this episode is for you. Zack Morris sits down Mick Habgood in episode 12 to understand Mick's process and unpack some great tips for all cyclists. Dive into this episode and learn if you're using your "Power Joint" and getting the most potential out of your body. Learn more about coa…
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In episode 11 of the Team EF Coaching podcast we sit down with coach Ken Vanmarcke to discuss his position at EF pro cycling as a director sportif, and his role as a cycling coach. We dive into Ken's history as an athlete, ds, and coach. Learn more about Team EF Coaching https://www.teamefcoaching.com…
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In episode 10 of the Team EF Coaching podcast Zack Morris sits down with Colby Pearce to discuss some important factors of cyclist development that often go over looked, or deemed less important that the trendy data driven market. Interested in learning more about our coaching program? Visit us online at www.TeamEFCoaching.com…
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In episode 9 of the Team EF Coaching Performance Cycling Podcast Zack Morris sits down with EF Pro Cycling Chef, Owen Blandy to discuss all preparing, cooking, and eating food at home, and on the road. Owen Also shares some unique insights on what it's like to be a part of the big show in races like the Tour de France and many others. For more info…
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In episode 8 Zack Morris sits down with the CEO of EF Pro Cycling to discuss the up coming season, the exciting new 2023 team roster and many nuances of cycling training and how it applies to the sport of cycling. Jonathan races professionally from 1994 to 2003. After retirement he started the early iterations of EF Pro cycling with Slipstream Spor…
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In episode 7 of the Team EF Coaching Performance podcast Zack sits down with Lachlan Morton while at the EF Pro Cycling training camp to discuss Lachlan's journey over the past couple of years and his return to structured training, and how he has rediscovered the desire to win. For more information on our cycling coaching programs visit https://www…
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In this episode of the Team EF Coaching Podcast we sit down with our head coach, Colby Pearce to discuss some common imbalances that he sees in his practice as a bike fitter. This conversation leads us to a deeper dive onto the topic of upper cross syndrome, something commonly found in cyclists. Be sure to tune into this episode.…
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In this episode of the Team EF Coaching Performance Podcast we sit down with coach Tejay Van Garderen who has recently made a transition from a full time professional World Tour cyclist, to a director sportif for EF Pro Cycling. Enjoy some tips and insights from one of the best American riders of his generation in this episode.…
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In this episode of the Team EF Coaching Performance podcast we sit down with coach Matt Shallcrass to discuss the latest trends in training, his philosophy behind building Olympic champions and developing the abilities to compete in all areas of cycling, like athletes such as Tom Pidcock, Pauline Ferrand Prevot and Wout Van Aert, in other words, ho…
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THIS EPISODE Mike takes time out of the Team SmartStop training camp in Badger, CA, to sit down with Frank Pipp (@frankpipp), long-time US domestic hard man of the peloton who raced for Bissell Pro Cycling and Health Net p/b Maxxis. Set to the soundtrack of tinkling ice cubes, their wide-ranging conversation touches on boxing as aggression therapy,…
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THIS EPISODE is a recording from six months ago of a conversation Mike had with his old friend and first cycling coach, Chris Carmichael. Carmichael is a person who needs little to no introduction for most of our audience, so you won't find a lengthy biographical blurb here. For a variety of reasons, we weren't able to have the audio go live last A…
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THIS EPISODE Mike visits Kiel Reijnen to do a podcast, Alex Howes drops in, it's an awesome recording, and then Mike has a brain fart and accidentally deletes the bulk of the podcast. In a bold and daring move, Mike records an overly-long intro to make up for the deficit, fields questions from Twitter and answers them on-air to pad out the recordin…
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THIS EPISODE Mike catches up with Team United Healthcare's Ben Day, an Aussie time trial specialist and all-around great guy. They chat about Ben's past team adventures, what flying standby means to the uninitiated, living and racing in Poland, having your wallet stolen by hotel staff (something Mike knows all too well after Interbike last year), a…
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THIS EPISODE Mike welcomes back old friend and bon vivant Ted King to rehash old times and talk all things Kombucha, compression socks, and how to lose Twitter followers without even trying. The two-time Tour de France starter shares some of the highs and lows of his season, the glamorous life of being on the road, maple syrup connoisseurship, and …
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THIS EPISODE Back after a completely inexcusable hiatus that consisted managing an upstart domestic cycling team to win the U.S. National Road Race Championship, the yellow jersey at the Tour of Utah, the white jersey at the Tour of Alberta, individual stages at multiple races, and the NRC Championship, Mike catches up again with old buddy Phil Gai…
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THIS EPISODE Back after a completely inexcusable hiatus that consisted managing an upstart domestic cycling team to win the U.S. National Road Race Championship, the yellow jersey at the Tour of Utah, the white jersey at the Tour of Alberta, individual stages at multiple races, and the NRC Championship, Mike catches up again with old buddy Phil Gai…
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THIS EPISODE Mike meets up with Eric Wohlberg, a three-time Canadian Olympian and multiple national time trial champion who is currently men's performance manager of Optum Pro Cycling p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies. The two go way back, and Creed raced under Eric during his time on Optum before his new role as DS with Team SmartStop. Their rollicking…
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THIS EPISODE Mike sits down with Bo Hamburger, currently the DS for the Christina Watches-KUMA cycling team and a former professional road cyclist who won Fleche Wallone in 1998 and the Danish National Road Cycling Championship in 2000. He is also a member of the Danish Cycling Hall of Fame. In 2001 Bo was fired from Team CSC for a positive EPO tes…
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THIS EPISODE Mike sits down with Bo Hamburger, currently the DS for the Christina Watches-KUMA cycling team and a former professional road cyclist who won Fleche Wallone in 1998 and the Danish National Road Cycling Championship in 2000. He is also a member of the Danish Cycling Hall of Fame. In 2001 Bo was fired from Team CSC for a positive EPO tes…
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THIS EPISODE Mike catches up with pal Alex Howes of Garmin-Sharp in the middle of the 2014 USA Cycling Professional National Championships. Mike and Alex had their chat just a few days before Team SmartStop very nearly swept the podium in a one-two finish that put Howes on the bronze medal step. Their raucous and rollicking conversation starts with…
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THIS EPISODE Mike finally wrangles a chat with longtime good friend Alex Candelario, a former teammate from back in their early days racing for Prime Alliance. "Cando" currently rides for Optum p/b Kelly Benefit Strategies in [spoiler alert] what may be his last season of road racing. In what Mike views as one of the better podcasts he's ever done,…
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THIS EPISODE Mike is with the team at the Joe Martin Stage Race in Fayetteville, AK, and because of some unfortunate timing, has no guest for this week's podcast. Flying solo (with a bit of assistance from team mechanic Chris Kreidl and team soigneuse Astrid van Uden), Mike attempts to entertain and amuse our faithful listeners for a little over an…
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THIS EPISODE Mike and old friend Chad Hartley get together after the Belmont Criterium in Charlotte, NC, to catch up and swap stories over a bourbon or two. In a career that's spanned decades, Chad first started racing BMX as a teenager, turned pro at age 19, and after a stint with Jittery Joe's joined Mike on TIAA-CREF (later to morph into Slipstr…
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THIS EPISODE Mike gets together with Lewis Elliot of Team Landis/Trek in between stages at the Redlands Classic. The Arizona native is not only a professional cyclist and triathlete, he's also a Ford Agency model, and is perhaps best known as the guy in the ProForm® TDF Centennial edition Powered by Google Maps™ incline/decline training bike commer…
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THIS EPISODE Mike sits down with his former cycling rival Scott Price after the opening stage at Redlands Classic in California, where Scott is working with the Landis/Trek cycling team. A native of Calgary, Canada, Scott moved to Spain at the age of 17 to pursue a road cycling career, which he did successfully for nearly two decades, culminating i…
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