The ultimate call-in advice podcast for cyclists. Hosted by Mitch Boyer, each episode features a new guest expert. Whether you’re tackling your first group ride...
Asking My Wife if I Bike Too Much (Valerie Navarro)
In this week's episode my wife, Valerie Navarro confesses she's ready to start biking again, but she has a few notes. We dive into what it's like to be a beginner cyclist, riding for epic views, and answer a listener's question about dangerous rides.
GUEST LINKS
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisisval/
Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/74059034
Got a question? Follow the podcast’s Instagram stories to call in: https://www.instagram.com/howtodropyourfriends/
00:00 Intro
01:21 What did you think when you first saw me in Lycra?
03:35 Val's Cannondale Synapse
05:53 First ride to Griffith Observatory
07:03 Riding to see beautiful places
09:54 Listener Question: Filming with an iPhone on a bike
18:50 Listener Question: How was your hospital visit?
27:05 Earliest memory on the bike?
31:22 Listener Question: How to deal with dangerous rides as a partner or spouse
35:39 What's the ride that's made you the most nervous?
39:29 Dad's bike accident
41:47 The best place to ride in the world according to my Mom
43:00 Why Val wants to start cycling again
43:55 Advice to non-cycling spouses
49:21 The Toughest Cycling Court Case Yet
51:17 Val's Cycling Gripes
54:25 The Cool Down
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Cycling Fashion Hot Takes (Sebastian Robles, @ayyysebas)
Say hello to Host of La Platica, Sebastian Robles (@ayyysebas), a man so talented that he got sponsored before he even had a bike! In this episode, we share our hot takes on cycling fashion and loud ratchet hubs. I also put Sebas in a tough spot - he has to choose between his beloved S-Works Tarmac and the new Colnago aero bike. Make sure you're clipped in because it’s gonna be a wild ride! See what I did there? Oh yeah.GUEST LINKSMain Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ayyysebas/Cycling Instagram https://www.instagram.com/biciboysebas/StravaYouTube https://www.youtube.com/@laplaticapodcasthttps://attaquercycling.com/collections/new-arrivalsUse Code CR-FRIENDS15 for 15% off site wideda_pecok! https://www.instagram.com/da_pecok/Got a question? Follow the podcast’s Instagram stories to call in: https://www.instagram.com/howtodropyourfriends/00:00 Intro00:33 Sponsored before getting a bike02:16 How Sebas got into cycling05:38 Getting into content creation08:12 3 Marathons a year09:55 Meeting each other on a group ride14:47 The AMG of road bikes 18:17 Hairdressers HATE this one thing21:00 Dream retirement job23:54 Sebas wants to be a Firefighter29:19 Listener Question: Zipp vs Roval Wheels36:20 Listener Question: Do you need white shoes and socks to be a real cyclist?43:39 da_pecok appreciation time46:06 Finding the version of cycling that fits you47:35 Cycling fashion49:58 Shaved legs?57:10 Listener Question: Socks over or under winter bibs?1:03:00 Is it ever okay to mismatch kit?1:09:37 Listener question: How do you learn to ride a bike?1:22:25 Cycling Court: Specialized vs Colnago1:29:40 The Cool Down: Hello Maui
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The Man Behind Safa Brian's Camera (Alex Colorito)
Alex Colorito is a frequent collaborator with Safa Brian, as both a camera operator and occasional bike mechanic. Today we answer listener questions about how to get good content during fast group rides, why road cyclists are sometimes stuck up, and Alex divulges some secrets behind why Safa’s videos always look so crispy.
The Tom Pidcock Tuna descent we talk about
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99wJn5QBvyg
“Trust” Dolomites film Alex talked about
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJhAsOKg5KM
GUEST LINKS
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@alexcolorito
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alex_colorito/
Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/54311802
Got a question? Follow the podcast’s Instagram stories to call in: https://www.instagram.com/howtodropyourfriends/
00:00 Intro
00:39 Street Snowboarding in Minnesota
03:52 Working on his own bikes
09:32 Building a bike for Safa
11:00 How did you meet Safa?
11:57 Alex's love of Tuna pt. 1
18:41 Alex's first road bike
21:59 First ride down Tuna on a road bike
23:09 Descending tips
28:59 Listener Call: What do you do when a friend invites you on a crazy ride?
38:47 Riding in the Pacific North West vs LA
41:55 Gravel bike vs MTB
45:37 Do you ride gravel more than road?
46:26 What personality type makes a good descender?
53:10 Frustrations of filming while cycling
53:40 The Safa camera setup
56:21 How Safa found Alex
1:00:01 Why is Safa quitting cycling for running?
1:03:39 Listener Call: What are road cyclists so stuck up?
1:13:25 Does riding on dirt change you?
1:17:11 Listener Call: How to take pictures on a fast group ride?
1:22:01 Gimbals on action cameras (the secret sauce)
1:25:44 How Alex gets good sound on Safa's descents
1:29:14 Professional video vs content creation
1:32:22 The helmet cam secret
1:40:58 Shooting with Tom Pidcock on Tuna
1:45:50 Cycling Court: The Perfect Tire
1:49:48 Cool Down
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The Moment I Became a Cyclist (Andrew Jackson, Tim Riley)
Andrew Jackson, a former BMX pro turned drop bar racer, and Tim Riley, the owner and head roaster of Heavy Water Coffee, join the podcast today to answer listener questions about cycling etiquette. We also dive into the life-changing moments that led them to the Lycra life.
**DONATION EVENT**
This Saturday, Jan 18, 2025, at 9 am, We are organizing a cycling donation event at Heavy Water Coffee. I’ll be donating cycling gear and equipment to those who lost their belongings in the recent Los Angeles fires. It’s open to everyone, whether you lost items to the fires, have extra gear you want to donate, or just want hang out and chat about bikes. Hope to see you there!
GUEST LINKS
Andrew YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@SomethingDFRNT
Andrew Instagram https://www.instagram.com/andrewjackson_/
Andrew Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/5911975
Tim Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mittenoriley/
Tim Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/47644594
Heavy Water Instagram https://www.instagram.com/heavywatercoffee/
Got a question? Follow the podcast’s Instagram stories to call in: https://www.instagram.com/howtodropyourfriends/
00:00 Intro
01:04 Roasting my tool wall
02:00 Something DFRNT / Heavy Water Group Ride
03:56 Mitch’s dog gets kicked out
04:47 Mom vs Dad dynamics
07:44 Is compartmentalizing good or bad?
08:55 Riding up Fargo Street in Los Angeles
11:36 2025 Plans
13:22 Listener Call: Can I phone a friend?
16:34 Becoming comfortable talking to the camera
20:32 Choosing to suffer is a gift?
21:59 What excites you as a bike rider?
23:30 Andrew’s BMX adventures
26:00 Chasing the dragon
26:50 Winning against European Pros in Africa
29:43 Listener Call: Do you wave to other cyclists?
40:40 Do you say “Sucking my wheel?”
43:34 Listener Call: Best bike for beginner?
44:33 How Tim got into cycling
53:58 Tim’s first big ride
59:24 Andrew’s transition from BMX to road
1:02:05 The Doctor said Andrew was never gonna ride again
1:12:47 Turning your hobby into a job
1:20:17 Andrew’s experience in the community
1:25:13 Cycling Court
1:29:43 The Cool Down (Status during LA fires, Donation event)
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Will Bike Prices Ever Go Down? (Chris Johnston aka outdoorbros)
Chris Johnston (@outdoorbros_), the man with an S-Works box behind him, joins us this week to answer your cycling questions. We help a listener deal with the shame of being dropped by a friend who just started riding, share unqualified opinions on why bike prices are so high, and endure the teasings of GC Performance.
GUEST LINKS
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@outdoorbros_
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/outdoorbros_/
Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/59367
Got a question? Follow the podcast’s Instagram stories to call in: https://www.instagram.com/howtodropyourfriends/
00:00 Intro
00:30 Strava Year in Review
01:53 What do you like about Southern California?
02:54 70 miles before 9 am
04:31 Why are there so many S-Works in Orange County?
05:14 If Chris could not ride Specialized or ENVE...
06:36 SoCal Skateboarding to Road Cycling Pipeline
08:27 How often do you ride gravel?
09:17 Kicking the dogs out of the studio
10:04 Importance of consistent training
13:12 Listener Call: Training for a 200-mile race
16:15 Nutrition tips for long races
18:51 Riding at altitude
22:46 Listener Call: Will bike prices ever go down?
35:35 Road bike w gravel tires or gravel bike w road tires?
37:03 Do MTB tires belong on gravel bikes?
39:17 Listener Call: What if your friend drops you?
46:40 EJ Trains dropped me
50:45 When did you start training?
53:44 Listener Call (NOT GC Performance): Why Specialized?
59:56 Best all-rounder according to GC Performance
1:06:49 2025 event plans
1:07:56 Riding with kids in Yosemite
1:09:41 Cycling Court
1:11:10 Cool Down, YouTuber Invitational?
The ultimate call-in advice podcast for cyclists. Hosted by Mitch Boyer, each episode features a new guest expert. Whether you’re tackling your first group ride, optimizing your training plan, or hiding your latest bike purchase from your spouse, we’ve got the answers you’re looking for!