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Reach out and touch us: shiftlesslive@gmail.com The Great Rum Cake Reveal and Gravel Cycling Chats In this episode of Shiftless, hosts dive into a variety of topics centered on bicycling, including Bradford's homemade rum cake recipe and its delicious outcome. They discuss the importance of eating for cycling, and the weather's impact on riding plans. They delve into the details of a thrilling recent gravel race, the debate around the advent of motor doping in professional cycling, and the pros and cons of hydraulic versus mechanical brakes. There's also a thorough discussion about cycling gear, including Dylan Johnson's new bike build, camping equipment, and potential sleeping arrangements while bikepacking. They round off with a series of spirited conversations about the evolving bike industry, direct-to-consumer sales models, and future plans like opening a bike shop.00:00 Introduction and Show Kickoff01:19 Weather Update and Rum Cake Delight06:06 Cycling Race Recap and Cheating Discussion11:57 Bike Tech Talk and Maintenance Tips41:00 Movie Recommendations and Reviews47:18 Donnie Darko and Other Confusing Movies48:20 Revisiting Classic Films49:06 Stephen King Adaptations51:05 The Bicycle Industry's Evolution51:46 New Business Models in Cycling58:24 Starting a Bike Shop01:06:43 Tent Talk and Camping Gear01:17:05 Hammocks vs. Tents01:24:31 Bike Maintenance and Tools01:28:03 Concluding Thoughts…

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Episode 96 - Terlingua Stories, Cheaters & UCI Gravel Worlds in Limbo? 1:30:44

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State Bicycles partner link: https://alnk.to/9Ifw9ex Kevin's YouTube video: https://youtu.be/fZHpVskOzwc?si=Q5eATLueA3XHyi_G Brad's history video: https://youtu.be/JMZbU6on43k UCI Gravel Worlds Turmoil: https://www.bicycleretailer.com/retail-news/2025/03/04/specialized-retail-stores-offer-chain-waxing-silca-partnership Conversations from Casa Verde: Adventures in Terlingua and Affordable Gravel Bikes In this episode, the hosts discuss their recent activities, including a trip to Terlingua, Texas, for a photo shoot with Shimano and a deep dive into cooking and cycling in the desert. They highlight the excellent food prepared for the crew, the beautiful landscape, and memorable cycling rides in the area. The conversation moves to the accessibility of gravel biking, featuring a detailed overview of the new State Bicycle Co. 4130 All-Road bike, its affordability, components, and potential as a gateway for new riders into the gravel scene. The dialogue also delves into technical aspects of bike maintenance, the pros and cons of electronic shifting, and recent updates from the cycling industry, including Silca's collaboration with Specialized and Intense Cycle's new program with QBP for custom bike builds. 00:00 Technical Difficulties and Introductions 00:50 Windy Weather Woes 01:10 Tree Trimming Tales 03:25 Cycling Conversations 11:18 Shimano vs. SRAM Debate 17:07 Cheating in Cycling 23:56 Nicolas Cage Movie Talk 26:04 Chain Waxing and Bike Maintenance 35:57 Intense Cycles and QBP Partnership 41:04 REI and People for Bikes Initiative 45:40 Bikepacking and Terlingua Reflections 46:32 Finding the Perfect Cabin 47:18 Exploring the Surroundings 48:31 A Culinary Adventure 51:17 Desert Delicacies 57:25 Cycling Through Terlingua 01:00:17 The State Bicycle Review 01:14:27 Gravel Worlds and Gear Talk 01:20:02 Electronic Shifting Insights 01:29:28 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up https://www.bicycleretailer.com/announcements/2025/03/04/intense-cycles-works-solve-ibd-challenges…

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Episode 95 - Tariff Update for the U.S. Cycling Industry 32:58

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Shiftless Episode 95: Cycling Industry Insights, Garmin Innovations, and the Impact of Public Lands Cuts Reach out and touch us: shiftlesslive@gmail.com Tariffs and how they are affecting the bicycle industry https://www.peopleforbikes.org/news/bikes-and-e-bikes-avoid-new-tariffs Cutting Public Lands Workforce Will Have Consequences For Outdoor Recreation https://www.outdooralliance.org/blog/2025/2/21/press-release-cutting-the-public-lands-workforce-will-have-consequences-for-outdoor-recreation Finally some good news from an industry giant? https://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2025/02/19/garmin-reports-record-year-consolidated-revenue Salsa releases carbon Tributary https://pages.qbp.com/index.php/email/emailWebview?email=Nzk2LVhBSy04MTEAAAGY5qLr7XkcI7XEHnlRi4FxPF1JclfY_KlGQ6_aAj19jimhkg7_FBTsubtOr1FCcIghn1ctX4OsUiVkocBHOV57R2y28IKIdpal7Q Carbon gravel bike recall due to catastrophic failure? https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/bmc-issues-immediate-stop-ride-notice-on-gravel-bike-due-to-potential-fork-steerer-separation/ In this episode of Shiftless, Kevin navigates potential new directions for the show while sharing updates about co-hosts Caleb and Brad's exciting trip to Big Bend National Park. Key topics include a significant carbon gravel bike recall due to fork steer separation issues, and insights into recent industry shifts, such as Salsa rolling out a new carbon-version bike and the potential impact of tariffs on the U.S. bicycle industry. The episode also discusses the consequences of reducing the public lands workforce on outdoor recreation and highlights Garmin's record revenue, driven particularly by their fitness products. Real-life experiences emphasize the importance of Garmin devices and proper staffing for safe outdoor adventures. Listeners are encouraged to share their opinions via email is preferred over comments. The episode concludes with an affirmation to get out and ride their bikes. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:19 Upcoming Adventures and Stories 00:47 New Format and Topics 01:56 Industry News: Carbon Gravel Bike Recall 03:50 Impact of Tariffs on the Bicycle Industry 07:08 Public Lands Workforce Cuts 10:45 Garmin's Record Year and Product Insights 24:37 Salsa's New Carbon Bike Release 31:19 BMC Gravel Bike Recall 32:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts…

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Episode 94 - It's a "Me" Thing...Prioritize Riding Your Bikes 33:49

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Episode 93 - What's the best way for a roadie to get ready for Leadville? 1:36:46

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A. We don't know what we're talking about. 2. No warranties are implied. C: Reach out and touch us: shiftlesslive@gmail.com Shiftless Musings and Mountain Biking AdventuresIn this episode of Shiftless, the hosts dive into a lively discussion about the convenience of AI, share humorous anecdotes about looking good on camera, and express heartfelt connections through discussions about the weather and recent experiences. They also explore the nuances of mountain biking, from navigating technical trails in North Texas to recounting challenging rides in Arkansas. Tune in for hearty laughs, deep insights, and valuable tips on biking and more.…

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Episode 92 - Another Solo Attempt... 43:49

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Reach out and touch us: shfitlesslive@gmail.com In this solo episode of Shiftless, Kevin discusses the latest in the world of gravel cycling, including the success of the 2025 Texas Chain Ring Massacre and the inaugural Privateer Invitational Gravel Grinder, which saw over 550 participants and a $5,000 cash payout. Kevin also touches on industry news such as QBP's recent layoffs and the release of new bikes from Surly and State. He emphasizes the importance of local bike shops and the challenges facing the cycling industry. Kevin highlights the value of Club Spinistry memberships, collaborative efforts with other events, and thanks to corporate supporters like Mad Duck Cyclery, Pickle Juice, and Kantu Cycling Wheels. He concludes with a call for Jim Cummins' induction into the Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame, stressing his significant impact on the sport. 00:00 Introduction and Show Setup 01:32 Texas Chain Ring Massacre Recap 04:18 QBP Layoffs and Industry Concerns 07:58 Surly vs. State Bicycles 11:30 Supporting Local Bike Shops 16:35 Collaborating with Other Events 20:49 Gravel Camp and Rattlesnake Gravel Grind Collaboration 22:07 Vermejo Charcoal Burner Event Details 23:55 Building the Cycling Community 24:18 Club Spinistry Membership Benefits 32:39 Corporate Supporters and Collaborations 40:20 Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame Commentary 43:22 Conclusion and Future Plans…

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Episode 91 - The Gramble Revolution: Adventures in Modern Cycling 1:32:51

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Reach out and touch us: shiftlesslive@gmail.com In Episode 91 of ShiftLess, the team records amidst a wintery scene in Texas with dogs roaming and a candid weather update. They discuss their love for casual, adventurous cycling—coining the term 'Gramble' as a new discipline that marries gravel and ramble riding. They explore the evolving preferences for bike frame materials like aluminum, carbon, and titanium, while reminiscing about innovative brands like Salsa that have shaped the adventure cycling landscape. The crew also shares personal updates, upcoming projects, and the magic of linking different terrains to create unique riding experiences. Despite the cold and wind, the conversation remains lively and informative, sparking excitement for the future of cycling. 00:00 Starting the Show: Episode 91 Begins 01:45 Weather Woes and Puppy Troubles 02:50 Special Guest DJ Caleb Joins the Conversation 05:18 Dog Talk: New Additions and Kennel Stories 09:23 Spinistry Race and Gravel Worlds 11:35 Shimano Video Shoot in Terlingua 19:25 Grambling: A New Cycling Discipline 41:11 Tariffs and the Bourbon Industry 42:09 Challenges for New Cyclists 43:04 Finding Safe Cycling Routes 47:53 The Importance of Tracking Progress 49:08 The Rise of Casual Cycling 01:05:11 The Debate on Bike Materials 01:19:06 The Future of Drop Bar Mountain Bikes 01:31:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts…

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Episode 90 - Single Handedly Saving the Bicycle Industry? 1:50:37

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Episode 89 - Rubber Biscuits, Reversed Stems & Our New Format 1:41:49

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Episode 88 - ShiftLess Cookbook and Glamping Trips? 1:43:50

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Episode 87 - We're Back! 1:44:09

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Took a bit of a break around the Thanksgiving holiday and other adulting stuff. We do talk about bikes some in this one, we promise. Here's the video link Brad suggested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXDAgKx8680 Rach out and touch us: shiftlesslive@gmail.com

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Episode 86 - Brad Pitches a Tent 1:25:31

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Episode 85 - Back in the Saddle(ish) 1:27:24

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Episode 84 - With a Special Guest...Squirrel! 1:41:48

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Episode 83 - Brad Gets All Growed Up & Grand Prix Doubts Shared 1:54:28

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Episode 82 - Lifetime and UCI Battle in 2025? & Brad Goes Racing 1:32:56

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Episode 81 - RAT 1000 Movie, Brad Levels Up & UCI Rambling World Championship 1:46:26

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Episode 80 - Super Secret Surprise Mystery Guest 2:01:34

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Episode 79 - Texas Gravel Champion Shawn McAfee 1:48:46

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Episode 78 - Pro Racer Emily Newsom 1:39:32

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Episode 77 - Judgment Day Champion and Baby Food Guru Gerrit Brink 2:07:25

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Episode 76 - Blondes, Fatties & Trains...Oh, My! 1:26:40

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Episode 75 - Texas Kicksazz at Gravel Worlds 1:54:37

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Episode 74 - The Leadville Debrief With Justin Cary 1:39:40

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Episode 73 - Caleb Pulls the Wool Over Our Eyes & a SWEET Coupon Code 1:37:21

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Episode 72 - Brad & Kevin Bikepacking on a Tandem? Olympics Stupidity & The Science of Seatposts 1:24:29

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Episode 71 - You Don't Demo a Bike Half A55ed, Worst List Ever & Brad Learns CMDz 1:29:48

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Episode 70 - ShiftLess on the Tour Divide? & We Get Schooled by a Professional Wrench 1:52:23

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Episode 69 - Leadville Preview/Unbound XL Review With the Unconventional Justin Cary 2:05:56

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Episode 68 - Heat Acclimation, Saddle Preferences & Bear With Us 1:32:27

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Episode 52 - Caleb Unzips for the Birthday Episode, Some Big Bend Adventure and Brad is Proud of His Sausage 1:34:47

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Episode 51 - The Grinder Episode, Not THAT Grinder, it Just Covers a Lot of Ground! 1:45:31

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It takes a bit for this one to warm up but boy howdy...we cover a bunch of topics with this one! There are some hot sports opinions sprinkled about as well. Listen to the end to soak it all in. Reach out and touch us: shiftlesslive@gmail.com Escape Collective Podcast: How did the bike industry get into such deep trouble? https://escapecollective.com/how-did-the-bike-industry-get-into-such-deep-trouble/ Sawyer Squeeze and Hydration pack adapter https://www.sawyer.com/products/squeeze-water-filtration-system https://www.amazon.com/Sawyer-Products-Adapters-Hydration-Packs/dp/B00EURFBKI Hydra Pack bundle sale and separate filter adapter with 42mm threading https://hydrapak.com/collections/water-filtration/products/backpacking-bundle https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/976e3fxceg1uzw96tacg0/HP23_42MMFILTERCAP_FACTSHEET.pdf?rlkey=nhxcow1glpwt0uo20gd8fh6mo&e=1&dl=0 https://www.valleyoftearsgravel.com/…

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Episode 50 - Brad is Into Waxing, Kevin Drops His Baggage & Caleb is a Whiny Bit... 1:24:30

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Episode 49 - Gear Ratios, Pacing, Health Department Info + Gravel & Fat Bike Fadness 1:32:34

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Episode 48 - Unplanned 130 MileSS, Maths is Hard & Why We Break the Rules 1:39:14

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Episode 47 - Getting Started With Bikepacking & Multiday Adventures (The Basics) 29:33

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Episode 46 - Caleb & Brad Torture Kevin, Event Hosting AMA 1:41:39

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Episode 45 - Day Late Cold Weather Gear Talk, Walton or Walmart?, Breaking News on BLM Land in Texas! 1:41:08

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Episode 44 - The Unconventional Justin Cary 1:28:58

1 year ago1:28:58

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This episode was a fun conversation with a guy who doesn't fall into the traditional slots associated with competitive cycling. This one is definitely meant for those who like to have fun on their bikes! Reach out and touch us: shiftlesslive@gmail.com

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Episode 43 - Once in Lifetime Bike Ride, Bye-Bye Niner? & Are Motorcycles the New E-bike? 1:14:34

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Epidsode 42 - We Hear From a New E-biker, No More Bike Discounts? All Road or All Shark Jump? 1:14:32

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Episode 41 - Brooks Saddles, Share the Trail & Chef Brad's Double Secret Gumbo 1:19:25

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Episode 40 - Farewell to Peak Gravel, Mechanical Doping, E-bike Cheating & Brad's Dream Bikepacking Trip 1:10:08

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Episode 39 - Back to Oklahoma, Brad's Non Conventional Road Safety & Dunkin Donuts Coffee 1:12:15

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Episode 38 - Tire Liners, Stainless Steel Bikes & It's Not a Jeep Thing 1:26:17

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Episode 67 - Shawn McAfee Joins Us Because Brad's In a Better Place 1:40:41

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Episode 66 - Stolen Bikes, Air Tags, Rad Unbound & Qualifier? 1:03:11

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Episode 65 - Caleb's Unbound XL Breakdown & More! 1:59:39

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Episode 64 - Getting Started With Gravel/Unpaved Adventure Riding (The Basics) 1:33:45

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Episode 63 - Kona is Back, Garmin vs New Karoo, Caleb Gets Dialed in for Unbound XL 1:44:55

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Epidsode 62 - The Dylan Johnson Interview 1:47:23

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Episode 61 - Crazy Industry Rumors/News, Reaching Out to Young Riders & Brad is a Zealot 1:50:50

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Episode 60 - Caleb's Unbound XL Setup, Tires are Like Sheets & New From Revelate 1:36:04

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Episode 59 - Bike Industry Doom and Gloom & Is Gravel the New Nascar or the New Pickleball? 1:44:30

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Episode 58 - The Next Big Thing? Premature Kona Talk & Is Hutch Back? 1:42:03

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Episode 57 - Made in the USA, Real Time Customer Service & Kevin Gets More Baggage 1:23:23

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Episode 56 - Kevin Gets Wrecked, How To Pronounce Shimano & Eclipse Foreshadowing? 1:57:26

48 weeks ago1:57:26

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Longer episode than usual with two distinct parts. First hour is fairly normal banter. Details around Kevin's case start around 68 minutes in. Yes, this episode was recorded and uploaded prior to eclipse day. Any eclipse related content will be off base. Reach out and touch us: shiftlesslive@gmail.com…

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Episode 55 - Brad's Feet on Only Fans, Gravel Racer Survey & What Do Carbon Bikes Really Cost? 1:30:38

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Episode 54 - Real Life Bikepacking Adventure Stories, Does the Pink Tube Work? & Heckling Trail Runners 1:32:34

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Episode 53 - Not Just E-Bikes, Why Panniers Don't Work & No Politics in Gravel 1:35:37

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Episode 37 - Dr. Brad Joins Us to Discuss the Woes of Centerlock Rotors, Benefits of Square Taper and PRP Therapy & Is Kevin Ready For An E-Bike? 1:14:57

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Episode 36 - The Big Bend/Multiday Survival Guide Featuring DJ Caleb (Part 2) 1:05:40

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In this episode Brad drops a surprise on the front end & we talk all sorts of basic backcountry stuff from the idiots' perspective. And is Kevin now a Garmin guy? Reach out and touch us: shiftlesslive@gmail.com

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Episode 35 - Spinistry-palooza Recap Part 1 Featuring DJ Caleb 1:03:24

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Caleb Wills was kind enough to join us to chat about our very recent trip to the Big Bend area. We talk a tiny bit of World Series because Go Rangers! Aside from that, we pretty much stay on track for this one. Reach out and touch us: shiftlesslive@gmail.com

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Episode 34 - RAT Talk Including the Documentary Crew, Every Bike Maker Hates Us & Brad Puts Kevin in a Corner 1:08:21

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This is Part Two of a very long session so no intro. Reach out and touch us: shiftlesslive@gmail.com 00:00 Intro/RAT 2023 Chat 07:15 2024 Events 20:00 Follow the Yellow Brick Road 23:15 Event Names 32:00 MonsterCross Monday 35:00 More Ti Talk 45:30 DFW Fad Review 59:45 Movie Talk

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Episode 33 - Is Zwift for Brad? All or Nothing Review, Bikepacking Poll, How Much is Too Much Ultra Endurance? 1:16:19

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Longish episode gets broken into two parts. Please answer our poll or reach out and touch us at shiftlesslive@gmail.com 00:00 Intro 01:30 TNSS Update & Pizza Talk 04:30 Bike & Bikepacking Calories/Meals/Edibles 17:15 What Do You Listen To? (poll) 21:00 Zwift 2023 Off Season Talk and Other Training Tools 47:00 So Many Ultra Endurance Riders and Events 53:00 Different Types of Competitors 58:00 All or Nothing Talk 75:15 RAT Talk Intro/End of Part One…

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Episode 32 - Expert Edition With the One & Only Guitar Ted 1:24:35

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This is a very special episode featuring the OG gravel influencer Guitar Ted (aka Mark Stevenson). We talk the origins of gravel, the current state of steel frames, Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame and miles more of great gravel history. Guitar Ted has his own podcast that can be found here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QO69zD03IWvS4f9LUMILN Reach out and touch us: shiftlesslive@gmail.com…

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Episode 31 - Expert Edition With Cyclist Insurance Guru Ron Wadley 1:13:20

1 year ago1:13:20

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The meat and potatoes of this is one is our mid segment with Ron Wadley of Insurance for Texans. He gives us the poop and the scoop on how to protect your bike and your health in all of the scenarios. We chat about the RAT 1000 in progress at the time of recording, some Spinistry-palooza meal planning and even a bit of movie talk just because. Reach out and touch us: shiftlesslive@gmail.com Insurance for Texans: https://www.insurancefortexans.com/…

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Episode 30 - Is Carbon the New Aluminum? No More Steel Bikes? Does Brad Read Viewer Mail? 1:31:44

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Brad's level is a touch low for the first 30 minutes or so. It gets better after he adjusts his mic. Reach out and touch us: shiftlesslive@gmail.com

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Episode 29 - 1Up or Kuat? Aluminum or Carbon? What Brands are Over Rated? Brad Doesn't Bash E-bikes... 1:23:58

1 year ago1:23:58

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Episode 28 - Moots Lane Change, the Ti Bike Industry, Brad Get His Yoga On & Gravel Crits Review 1:43:52

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Episode 27 - Trail Recumbent Idiocy, Bachelor Party Talk & We're Not Melting! 1:03:46

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Reach out and touch us: shiftlesslive@gmail.com Big Pig Cancer Foundation: http://bigpigcancerfoundation.org/

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Epidsode 26 - All bikes all the time going forward! (mostly) We talk Wolftooth, Robert Axle Project, Revel Bikes and more! 1:28:37

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Big Pig Caner Foundation: http://bigpigcancerfoundation.org/

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Episode 25 - New stuff announcement, Jay Petervary, No earbuds & The Bear 1:30:24

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After weeks (months?) of teasing we finally begin our Bear talk but we still talk bikes on the front end. We chat about a new project we have in the works as well as a good bit of banter about Spinistry Chow. Big Pig Cancer Foundation: http://bigpigcancerfoundation.org/

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Episode 24 - Brad is the D, Ray Porter Memorial & Great Divide vs Tour Divide 1:13:18

2 years ago1:13:18

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We have an abrupt shift due to technical difficulties of some sort shortly after the one hour mark. As always, send comments to shiftlesslive@gmail.com Visit the Big Pig Cancer Foundation Here

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Epidsode 23 - Coffee Snobbery, Midnight Massacre Recap & Create Your Own Adventure 1:24:32

2 years ago1:24:32

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Thoughts, comments, concerns? Email us shiftlesslive@gmail.com

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Episode 7 - Has Bikepacking Hit the Tipping Point? & We Demonstrate How Dumb We Are Regarding Bike Transmissions 1:16:06

2 years ago1:16:06

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Brad still has spring(s) on the mind and we try to comprehend the new Sram Transmission setup. We also have a good chat about the current state of bikepacking and what might become of gravel riding down the road.

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Episode 6 - Expert Edition Pedaling Innovations 1:42:10

2 years ago1:42:10

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We have an amazing conversation with James Wilson from Pedaling Innovations. Who would have thought talking about bicycle pedals would be so intriguing? Seriously, you want to listen to this one beginning to end. Come back to it if you need to pause along the way. Money back guarantee if you don't think it was worth it after the fact. James talks about flat vs. clipless pedals but more importantly dives into the nuances on how his own Catalyst Pedal mid foot design takes things to that next step. If you think you don't need to learn anything new about pedals then this episode truly is for you. This is NOT an affiliate link. This show is not sponsored by Pedaling Innovations in any way. You can find out more about James and his pedals here: https://pedalinginnovations.com/…

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Episode 5 - Fried Chicken, Red River Riot Recap & More Spirit of Gravel 53:13

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Spring has sprung, the birds are chirping and this year's Red River Riot is in the books. Listen for Chef Brad's secrets for that perfect fried chicken...

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Episode 4 - Expert Edition Ride With GPS 52:11

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We are joined by Alex Gay from Ride With GPS. Alex jumps on board to teach us a thing or two as well as to chat about some upcoming features.

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Episode 3 - Some of Our Mistakes During Adventures 1:06:24

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In this episode we give our completely non professional opinions on hammock sleeping, water filtration, calculating elevation gain and more! We've definitely discovered some topics where we need to bring in the experts to set us straight...

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Episode 2 - Covid Flashbacks and Colorado Trail 58:20

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We're all over the place in this episode but definitely planting some seeds for future shows! Brad's audio was a bit rough on this one so he will have lots more to say in future episodes.

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Episode 001 Hello World and Oklahoma! 57:19

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Let the rambling begin... ShiftLess is now live and talking bicycles, food, entertainment and more. We're kind of finding our way at the moment so bear (bare?) with us as we get things up to speed. Your thoughts and insights are requested. Help us build this show from scratch. In this episode we discuss: scouting gravel routes in Oklahoma, Midsouth mud, bikepacking meals, flat pedals, single speed mtb, modern geometry, dropper posts, ebike fitness, making sausage, Steve Buscemi and more!…

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Episode 000 - Testing 2:26

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Testing our studio and distribution platforms. Stay tuned for Episode 1 coming soon! Thanks for joining us. Please do subscribe and spread the word.

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Episode 22 - Worst Case Scenarios, Odd Men Out and Brad Goes Full Gatekeeper Mode 1:33:35

2 years ago1:33:35

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In this episode we talk about Kevin's camping evolution, conspiracy theories, the apocalypse and other fun tangents.

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Episode 21 (20B) - To B or Not to B, Lots of Doping & Cheating Talk, and Wrapping Up How Did We Get Here? 1:02:23

2 years ago1:02:23

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Part two of Episode 20 wraps up our how did we get here review of previous episodes with corresponding updates. Somehow or another we go off on multiple tangents including Kevin's Cavendish conspiracy theory...oh, and aliens...

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Episode 20 - Chef Brad's Latest Culinary Adventure and How Did We Get Here? 1:02:14

2 years ago1:02:14

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We definitely talk bikes during this one but Brad(ford) taking things next level grabs the spotlight during this edition. This one is just a Barrel of fun on so many levels! This one goes deep so it has been split into two episodes. Technically, Episodes 20 & 21 but consider this one Episode 20A and the next one will be B...or will be 20B...or something like that... Click Here to Visit the Website for The Barrel Neighborhood Wine and Whiskey Bar: https://www.thebarrelbars.com/…

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Episode 19 - TdF Talk, More Sram Transmission, WTF are Gravel Crits & Does Brad Find Kevin's Tickle Feather? 1:22:56

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A bit of idiotic banter about the Tour and the latest iteration of the Sram Transmission. At Brad's prompting Kevin gives a rough outline of the Gravel Crits concept. Also, Brad may have just inspired the return of the original Spinistry format for an event. Thoughts, comments, concerns? Email us at shiftlesslive@gmail.com…

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Episode 18 - Best & Worst BBQ, a Dash of Bike Talk, are E-bikes the Pellet Smokers of the Trail? 1:14:34

2 years ago1:14:34

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This one should get folks stirred up. Feel free to give us grief via shiftlesslive@gmail.com

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Episode 17 - Brad Gets Inspired by Alaska & Canadia, Training in Texas Heat, Judgment Day & More 1:16:49

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Hey, Brad wants you to get your Alaska friends on board with ShiftLess! We ramble/amble about in this episode but there is some good talk about epic rides in Texas, who we need to expose ourselves to and some thoughts about Ted Lasso and The Bear. Questions or comments? Email us: shiftlesslive@gmail.com…

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Episode 16 - Wireless Brakes, Korean BBQ & Kevin is Afraid of Getting Lucky by the Pool 1:24:41

2 years ago1:24:41

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The title says it all...

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Episode 15 - Expert Edition Unbound Gets Unwound by a First Timer 1:45:34

2 years ago1:45:34

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Yeah, we're gonna get some blowback on this one...our friend Caleb Wills shares his impressions on his first ever trip to Emporia. This one starts out fairly mellow but there are some rough patches and hot sports opinions along the way. Hopefully nobody takes it too personally. We just call 'em like we see 'em. Comments to shiftlesslive@gmail.com…

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Episode 14 - UnBound Rumblings, Missing Cutoff and Fast Food Trivia 1:30:09

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We cover some of our first impressions about people complaining about Unbound Gravel 2023 and why they might be complaining. There's some chatter about the final unofficial finisher of the Unbound XL 350 miler and, as always, a bit of banter about food.

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Episode 13 - Expert Edition Chef Brad Green Makes Us Hungry 1:15:25

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In case anyone has/had any doubts...this episode proves that "Chef" is not just a nickname for Brad. The man knows what he is doing in the kitchen. Hey, it takes calories to ride bicycles so this episode is somewhat on topic. We break down one of Brad's (soon to be) world famous F.A.M. dinners course by course with a true peek behind the curtain. Seriously, don't listen to this one while hungry or at least plan to have a meal waiting on you afterwards. Find out more about Food. Adventures. Memories. here: https://eatatfam.com/…

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Episode 12 - Expert Edition Part 2 With Dirt Dominator Rich Waldschmidt 1:09:18

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Playing with some new tech while we touch on almost every aspect of endurance cycling. Trust us, everyone can learn from Rich. He has so much to say that we had to turn this chat into two episodes! This one starts with the first minute or so of Episode 1 to cover the cliff hanger transition from the last episode.…

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Episode 11 - Expert Edition With Dirt Dominator Rich Waldschmidt Part 1 56:41

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Playing with some new tech while we touch on almost every aspect of endurance cycling. Trust us, everyone can learn from Rich. He has so much to say that we had to turn this chat into two episodes!

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Episode 10 - Point to Point Adventures & Is Brad Getting Old? 1:05:22

2 years ago1:05:22

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In this episode we go around in circles but eventually do get to the point to point. Brad shares his pain. Kevin exhorts the beauty of Paris and a misstep in New Orleans. Thoughts, comments, concerns? Email us shiftlesslive@gmail.com Spread the word, spread the love and point your friends to www.shiftless.org so they can start listening too. Just Dave It!…

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Episode 9 - New Orleans Chat, Weather Tools, Saddle Sores & Just Dave It! 1:02:20

2 years ago1:02:20

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This episode is anything but laser focused. Brad's trip to New Orleans gets us chatting about the weather that somehow leads into shorts, chamois, saddles and the dreaded saddle sores discussion. We bounce around some ideas around bikepacking and gravel riding clinics and share some stories about one of our mutual heroes, Super Dave...…

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Episode 8 - Expert Edition With Tour Divide Veteran and Cycling Badass Tim Nipper 1:18:55

2 years ago1:18:55