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Cycology
Hosted by Rob Reed · EN
Cycology.fm is the podcast about cycling culture, sport, and passion. Through interviews, commentary, and expert opinion, we tap the collective conscience of cycling and deliver its essence. We tell the stories of triumph and innovation along with those of failure and defeat. We cover the vastness of the sport from road racing and gravel riding to World Cup competition, mountain bike parks, and bikepacking. Cycology.fm is a celebration of the sport and an exploration of the lifestyle. Simply put, our mission is to put the psyche back in cycling.
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Ep 20: Haley Batten is an Elite XC Mountain Biker Representing the USA and Park City, Utah
Sep 30, 202200:49:47Tap to summarizeWomen’s cycling has reached new heights over the past five years, and it’s been thrilling to see US cyclists achieve incredible results and grow along with the sport. One such cyclist is today’s guest, Haley Batten, who, at just 24 years old, has already stood on the XCO World Cup podium three times! In today’s episode, we sit down with Haley to discuss the elements that shaped her as a young athlete, the surreal experience of competing at such a high level, and what she loves most about mountain biking. Tuning in, you’ll hear Haley recall her experiences growing up in Park City, how the cycling community there shaped her identity as a young athlete, and why it’s still one of her favorite places to ride. She also reflects on her latest season, why she loves cycling with a teammate, and how she prepares during her training. Tune in today for a wonderful conversation on the joys and challenges of cycling and competing alongside the most talented people in the world!
Transcribe →Ep 19: Talking Shop with SRAM Co-Founder Stan Day and CEO Ken Lousberg
Sep 23, 202200:40:55Tap to summarizeWant to hear all about the fascinating history and recent changes at industry stalwart SRAM? Well, you have come to the right place! Today we sit down with Co-Founder Stan Day, and recently appointed CEO Ken Lousberg, to go deep on SRAM's most pivotal moments, the ethos of the company, and the elements of the cycling world and industry that keep both of our guests inspired and excited! To kick things off, we look back at the early days of the company in the 1980s, the acquisitions that aided its growth, and the building of an amazing talent pool. Stan and Ken share about some of the challenges they have each been privy to at different points and even some surprising occurrences during the pandemic era. We also get to unpack a bit of the entrepreneurial identity of SRAM and how this still informs their attitude towards new products and their customers. Make sure to tune in to this great conversation and catch it all!
Transcribe →Ep 18: Organizers of SBT GRVL Take Their Event Format to Finland aka FNLD GRVL
Sep 16, 202201:02:01Tap to summarizeA sport's popularity depends on the people and community to push it to new levels. Today we are joined by two such people, Amy Charity and Chris Lyman, Founders and Partners of FNLD GRVL, to talk everything about the gravel movement. Amy has been a guest previously on the show, where we discussed her career as a professional cyclist. Both Amy and Chris are respected figures in cycling and share a passion for expanding the impact of the sport and making it inclusive. In our conversation, we learn how Amy and Chris first met, the road to forming their professional relationship, and the moments leading up to the first official event. We also discuss an aspect essential to both of them, inclusivity, and why they think this is vital to keep growing the gravel movement. They also share advice and best strategies for people interested in joining future events and unpack the controversy surrounding the pro men's race event. Hear how the idea for FNLD GRVL first came about, how the partnership with Valtteri Bottas was formed, and what it is like working with a Formula One superstar. Don't miss out as we take a deep dive into the gravel revolution with Amy Charity and Chris Lyman!
Transcribe →Ep 17: WorldTour Rider Tiffany Cromwell Embraces the US Gravel Scene with Tiffany Cromwell
Sep 9, 202200:39:51Tap to summarizeProfessional athletes make for great role models, but the focus has usually been on men. Women athletes are rising in the ranks across many different sports, and in this episode, we speak to Tiffany Cromwell, who is pushing the bar for competitive women's cycling. Tiffany is a highly respected figure in the sport and competes internationally for CANYON//SRAM Racing Team. She is currently competing on the world circuit, where she is considered to be fierce competition amongst her teammates and rivals. Tiffany has represented Australia in multiple world championships and at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. She is not your 'typical' professional cyclist and has many passions outside the race track, such as photography and travel. She is driven by her desire to raise awareness about women's cycling in Australia and worldwide. Recently, Tiffany has embraced the Gravel scene, which has pushed her out of her comfort zone. In our conversation, Tiffany shares some of her recent gravel cycling experiences and what made her first interested in the relatively new cycling movement. We talk about the various international competitions she has raced in, her immense success as a professional cyclist, and what she has planned for the rest of the season. Hear what she enjoys most about riding GRVL and some of her favorite moments of her professional cycling career. We also dispel misconceptions about women's cycling and learn why it is so important. Don't miss out on this fascinating conversation with renowned cyclist and role model, Tiffany Cromwell!
Transcribe →Ep 16: Formula One Superstar Valtteri Bottas Gets Into the Gravel Racing Business
Sep 2, 202200:38:08Tap to summarizeIn this extra special episode of the show, we are very excited to sit down with Formula One driver, Valtteri Bottas! As an enthusiastic cyclist, and budding gravel racer, Valtteri has a really interesting perspective on the sport and why it appeals to him in parallel and in contrast with his main occupation. Valtteri's partner is Tiffany Cromwell from the Canyon-SRAM team, and Valtteri talks about how much this relationship has influenced his passion for cycling. We talk about how he sees his cycling benefitting his driving, and also the main differences between the two sports. Along the way, our guest shares some very interesting insights into what goes into a Formula One race, and some of the biggest misconceptions about the sport too. With the massive cultural impact of the Drive to Survive series, Formula One has seen a steep increase in the number of fans of the sport and Valtteri talks a little about what it has been like to be filmed for the show. Towards the end of our chat, our guest also opens up about his hopes for his retirement and some of the other passions and ventures he has, including a gin distillery and a coffee roastery! Join us to hear it all!
Transcribe →Ep 15: Ashley Korenblat is a mountain biking pioneer, advocate, innovator, CEO, and all-round inspiration
Oct 22, 202100:54:53Tap to summarizeMountain-biking pioneer, Ashley Korenblat, has one of the coolest stories in cycling. After graduating from Dartmouth Business School in the ‘80s, the Arkansas native did a stint on Wall Street, but found that bond trading got in the way of her passions for cycling and skiing. She made her way back to New England where she joined the startup bike company, Merlin Metalworks, as CEO. She helped fellow Arkansan, Bill Clinton, get elected president before bailing on the East Coast altogether and relocating to Moab, Utah, where she has resided ever since. Ashley and her husband acquired Western Spirit Cycling, and she has led the company as CEO for the past 23 years and counting. In today’s episode, Ashley shares how she has seen mountain biking explode in popularity since she first got involved in the early ‘90s and how we can advocate for the value that mountain bikers provide when it comes to public land management in the pivot from resource extraction to recreation. We also touch on the ride she did with Bill Clinton, what her transition from Merlin Metalworks to Western Spirit taught her about problem-solving and leadership, and how she hopes to make the mountain bike industry more welcoming and accessible. All this and more in today’s episode. Make sure not to miss it!
Transcribe →Ep 14: Dissecting the Park City Point-to-Point mountain bike race with founder and organizer Jay Burke
Aug 20, 202101:22:26Tap to summarizeThe Park City Point 2 Point is one of the best mountain biking events out there. Indisputably a true mountain biker's course, packed with both fun and difficulty, with magic and beauty at almost every turn, the event is hard to ignore. Today we are very lucky to be joined by the founder and organizer of the event, Jay Burke! In our conversation, we get to go in-depth with Jay, talking about the inspiration behind the beginnings of the race, and then going through the course, play-by-play, trail-by-trail, and how you can approach the event if you are lucky enough to take part. This insider information is invaluable, and can really give your preparations a big boost, along with your excitement levels! Jay talks about the highly technical descents, stretches for recovery, refueling requirements, and the array of climates that the race traverses. Our guest also speaks about the focus of creating a primarily experiential event on some of the best single-tracks in the world! So for all this and much more from a great friend and mountain biker, be sure to listen in today!
Transcribe →Ep 13: Isabel King Represents a New Breed of Professional Cyclist, and She’s Just Getting Started
May 14, 202100:55:47Tap to summarizeIt is always inspiring seeing someone blaze their own trail, and today’s guest, Isabel King, is doing just that. Not only is she walking her own path into the world of professional cycling by leveraging her Strava performance, social influence, and support of social causes, but she also has an MBA! Isabel has managed to carve a unique niche somewhere between a traditional professional cyclist and a cycling influencer. In this episode, we hear about Isabel’s journey and how she went from being a D1 soccer player at Columbia to a professional triathlete to business school, and then onto cycling more seriously. Because Isabel lives in LA, we naturally touch on some of the magnificent road and gravel riding opportunities, and she shares some of her favorite routes. We talk about the kind of cyclist that she thinks she will become, and we also hear about how she came to train with Reggie Miller. We couldn’t let Isabel go without picking her brain about the state of the economy and stock prices, where she gives us some great insights. Wrapping up, we hear about the inspiring fundraising Isabel has done and will continue to do on her bike.
Transcribe →Ep 12: Drake Deuel is Bagging Major Strava KOMs and Making Certain Pros Look Foolish in the Process
May 7, 202100:50:13Tap to summarizeCan you imagine someone coming out of nowhere to take major Strava KOMs from both retired and current world tour pros? Well, that’s exactly what today’s guest, Drake Deuel, is doing, and he is not showing any signs of slowing down anytime soon. In today’s episode, Drake talks about his introduction to cycling while he was a rower at Harvard, and unpacks his decision to pursue cycling more seriously. We also geek out on some of our favorite LA routes, along with some others Drake has done around the country. Drake combined two of his passions, cycling, and computer science, and managed to land an internship at Zwift. Over the summer, as he was working remotely, he did some traveling and got a great deal of cycling in. He is set to start a full-time job at the fast-growing company in December. We talk about the rise of indoor cycling, the place it has in complementing its outdoor counterpart, and Drake also shares what the future has in store for him. To hear this and more, tune in today!
Transcribe →Ep 11: George Russell is a Formula 1 Driver for Williams Racing and (Many Believe) a Future World Champion
Apr 30, 202100:28:05Tap to summarizeOur guest today is Formula 1 driver for Williams Racing, George Russell. He is currently at the 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix, the third of 23 races in the longest F1 season to date. You might already be a long-time fan of F1, you might be unfamiliar, or you might have watched Drive to Survive on Netflix but, in today’s episode, you’ll discover that there is plenty of overlap between cycling and F1. In 2020, we saw the UCI Road Cycling World Championships take place in Imola, Italy, and a month or so later, the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix took place at the exact same venue, with bikes and F1 cars using the same start/finish line at the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari race track. Cycling is also a large part of how F1 drivers train and maintain their fitness. George talks about the role that cycling plays in his training, both physical and mental, and he shares who among the grid he believes would be off the front and off the back in a race. We also discuss the recent crash with Valtteri Bottas at Emilia and his thoughts on the new sprint qualifying format. Tune in today!
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