How to Drop Your Friends

This episode is sponsored by Formula 369. New customers use code "MITCH" for a discount: https://formula369.com/mitchboyer2

Filmmaker and ex-pro cyclist Angus Morton joins us to talk about making cycling films, working with his brother Lachlan, and how storytelling shapes the sport. This one getts pretty nerdy, so buckle up. Oh, and we also talk about dry-scooping baking soda.

GUEST LINKS
Instagram (@thatisgus) https://www.instagram.com/thatisgus/
Instagram (@hereorthereabouts) https://www.instagram.com/hereorthereabouts/
YouTube (@Thereabouts) https://www.youtube.com/@Thereabouts
Website https://www.thereabouts.co/

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00:00 Intro and show setup
10:39 Angus's creative approach
21:18 Identity and personal transformation
31:57 Comfort with change and process
42:36 Working with cycling brands
53:14 Nonlinear storytelling insights
1:03:53 Using emotion in narrative
1:11:50 Listener Question: Dry Scooping Baking Soda?
1:23:33 Listener Question: How do you stay true to yourself when working with large brands?
1:32:02 Listener Question: How to deal with stressful projects?
1:44:03 Listener Question: How do you manage client deliverables?
1:52:08 Should new creators start with short-form content?
2:07:19 Putting content into the world and taking feedback

He's one of the few Bike-niche YouTubers qualified to design experiments, and his data don't lie. Today we are joined by Nolan (The Bike Sauce). He teaches Mechanical Engineering by day at University, and rides gravel by night... or actually just whenever. We answer listener questions about the Specialized Future Shock and frame compliance and even learn a little about drone photography.

GUEST LINKS
Instagram (@thebikesauce) https://www.instagram.com/thebikesauce/
YouTube (@TheBikeSauce) https://www.youtube.com/thebikesauce
Strava (Nolan Tsuchiya) https://www.strava.com/athletes/9862563
Website https://www.thebikesauce.com

CALLER LINKS
Sandro (@bikecircles) https://www.instagram.com/bikecircles/
Trent (@trent.siggard) https://www.instagram.com/trent.siggard/

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00:00 Intro
01:33 How did you get into YouTube?
04:43 "Rules" that make a cyclist
06:12 Bike racing as a non-racer
07:38 Why do you ride bikes?
14:58 Dealing with burnout as a creator with a full-time job
19:01 Time for listener questions!
20:30 Listener Question: Should I move to Europe for University so I can ride bikes more?
27:37 Nolan's path to teaching Mechanical Engineering
31:19 The perils of teaching on YouTube
34:49 Listener Question: Should I remove my Specialized Future Shock?
43:29 Listener Question: Should I get a road bike or a fast gravel bike?
54:07 Should Content Creators get a drone?
1:01:44 Group rides or solo rides?
1:07:58 The Bike Sauce Hangout Ride
1:11:59 Listener Question: How do you measure frame compliance?
1:19:36 How Nolan designs his experiments
1:25:01 Cycling Court: Gravel Bike vs Mountain Bike

Luke and Rachel might be the strongest cycling couple in LA. Despite being incredibly friendly and unassuming, they strike fear into all who see them on a group ride. I'm a big fan.

GUEST LINKS
Instagram (@luke_palter) https://www.instagram.com/luke_palter/
Instagram (@rachel_lauren1) https://www.instagram.com/rachel_lauren1/
YouTube (@chin_cam) https://www.youtube.com/@chin_cam
Strava (Luke) https://www.strava.com/athletes/54942606
Strava (Rachel) https://www.strava.com/athletes/23825481

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00:00 Intro
00:42 Nerdy camera stuff
02:15 Introducing Luke and Rachel
03:14 Starting the hunt for KOM/QOMs
06:05 Zwift racing
15:50 Mitch vs Hambini
17:57 Listener Question: What's your favorite segment regardless of the result?
22:55 How many Strava Crowns do you have?
26:02 Is drafting okay when going for a QOM/KOM?
33:26 Listener Question: What was your most challenging QOM/KOM?
39:02 Mitch's worst trophy
40:09 Is it okay to wear club clothes without training at the club?
41:44 Aero or Lightweight bike?
45:20 What's your ideal segment length?
53:30 Are you going back to reclaim the crowns you lost?
59:05 Goals for the new year
1:03:32 Cycling Court: How do you Pronounce KOM/QOM?

We got road.toads here this week! Buckle up for an hour of gold with your favorite cyclist on Instagram. We talk about crit racing, gravel racing, track racing, and rebelling against your mom. Spoiler alert: his dream sponsor is not as crazy as it seems.

GUEST LINKS
Instagram (@road.toads) https://www.instagram.com/road.toads/
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@road.toads
Strava (Riley Dao 🛣️🐸) https://www.strava.com/athletes/30761613

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00:00 Intro
01:09 Relationship status
05:27 Earliest memory on the bike
07:54 Sneaking out of the house to race crits
10:47 His cycling evolution
17:03 Listener Question: How did you come up with your handle?
21:28 First viral video
24:11 There's a third toad now
27:30 Listener Question: How do you plan a cycling vacation?
29:20 The best thing about Italy
37:22 Carboard Box vs Bike Bag
39:49 Trains vs Renting a Car in Europe
43:07 Training to ride in the Alps
50:56 What's your favorite road.toads video?
52:18 Should Mitch ride track?
54:33 Convincing Mom to let him race after breaking his neck
57:51 "Making it"
1:00:53 Who is your dream sponsor?
1:10:14 Cycling Court: Track Cyclists vs Crit Bros

David aka DA PECOK opens up about falling out of love with cycling, and how he got the spark back. We answer listener questions about tipping your mechanic, disc brakes vs rim brakes, and what you should buy first if you want to get into bike racing.

GUEST LINKS
Instagram (@da_pecok) https://www.instagram.com/da_pecok/
Strava (DA PECOK 🦚) https://www.strava.com/athletes/1414725

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00:00 Intro
00:51 How did you become DA Pecok?
02:05 Getting into fixed-gear bikes
03:23 A $600 road bike?
05:40 Transitioning to road cycling
08:16 Favorite and least favorite bikes
09:03 Pecok's dream bike
10:59 Tire Talk
12:57 Custom steel bike
15:50 Listener Question: How much do I tip my mechanic?
22:27 How to communicate with mechanics
26:28 Listener Questions: Rim brakes or disc brakes?
27:58 Carbon rim brakes
32:15 Favorite upgrades
35:18 How to fall in love with cycling again
38:19 Mitch's only road race experience
41:08 Listener Question: What equipment do I need to start racing?
44:14 Are road cycling shoes worth it?
52:41 Gravel racing
53:37 Advice to new cyclists
57:15 Cycling Court: Tubes vs Tubeless