Christian Deschamps (Hot Tubes Cycling) and Lucas Bourgoyne (Hagens Berman Axeon) came on to talk about their recent US National Championship wins, obstacles they faced this year, and the importance of resiliency. Christian is the 2021 US Crit champion for U19 Cat 1-3 and Lucas is the 2021 US Crit champion for U23 P12. Both are currently racing in Europe with their teams.  Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw Links: Hagens Berman Axeon Hot Tubes Cycling Blazing Saddles Stage Race Sun City Crit Wild West Shootout Crit Fort Hood Challenge --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dropbartexas/message

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2021 US National Champs Christian Deschamps and Lucas Bourgoyne

Gravel for the roadie purist. That's what Eddie's Hell of the South (EHOTS) sounds like to me. Described as "a 50 mile multi-surface slug-fest that is culminated in festivities and camaraderie at its completion," what's not to love about it? David Hernandez stops in to talk about this race that was previously an underground, invitation-only event in The Valley.  Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw Links: Eddie's Hell of the South VORBARGV Fast Cholo Sealant Spokes and Sparklers Texas State Crit Championships Hotter n' Hell 100 (races) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dropbartexas/message

Eddie's Hell of the South

In this episode, I learn about the guided tandem event with Brandon Adame, Paul Shields, and Kellie Dewveall with their guides Jay Longron, Joseph Matta, and Cheyenne Meyer. In addition, Will Sharp who won the men's U19 event spoke to me about Hot Tubes Development Cycling. We also look at a few events coming in June here in the state as well as Feats of Glory. Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw Links: Texas Time Trial Championships Hot Tubes Cycling US Association of Blind Athletes Eyecan Alliance Team Catapult Dare2Tri Paraguide --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dropbartexas/message

2021 Texas Time Trial Championships

Dan joins me again for another movie review. This time, we are giving our thoughts on Icarus (2017), which won an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Icarus follows Bryan Fogel as he investigates illegal doping in sports. Does this film change Dan's growing love for bicycling? He tells us this and more.  We also give some details on the return of crit racing to Texas as the state reopens. Then, Feats of Glory highlights a recent accomplishment by pro cyclist Lauren Stephens. Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dropbartexas/message

Bicycle Movies with Dan: Icarus

Texas is 773 miles across at its furthest east - west points. Yet, the Race Across Texas 1000, aka RAT 1000 covers approximately 1000 miles across North Texas. Caleb Wills and Peter Rajcani speak about their experiences during past attempts of the race. Also in this episode, the Loya family is recognized in Feats of Glory for their latest advocacy efforts in memory of their son David Loya, Jr., and a look around the state at a few upcoming events. Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw Links: RAT 1000 Penelope TX Gran Fondo The Crank Stranger Milano Cookie Crusher Caldwell County Classic --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dropbartexas/message

The RAT 1000 Experience

Dan is back for the first of another set of movie reviews. This time, we discuss American Flyers (1985), one of the quintessential American cycling classics. Do wheel changes really happen like this? Why was Jennifer Grey's screen time so limited? Who is this training partner named Eddie? These are some of the questions we ask. I can't say we actually answer them all, but we have fun asking.  Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw Links: American Flyers Holland TX Grand Prix Davy Crockett Classic Strade di Milano --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dropbartexas/message

Bicycle Movies with Dan: American Flyers

Justice Ken Wise sits on the 14th Court of Appeals in Houston and is the host of Wise About Texas, a podcast on Texas history. We discuss places to visit to learn about and feel Texas history just in time for you to plan a Texas Independence Day ride to one of these sites. Other topics include the weather forecast for the Crockett Classic race weekend, a look around the state for other cycling events, and feats of glory.  Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw Links: Wise About Texas Texas Historical Commission Davy Crockett Classic Come and Grind It Pedaling the Prairie --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dropbartexas/message

Cycling through Texas History

Scheduled for February 13 & 14, the Davy Crocket Classic is the only USA Cycling permitted road race before April currently on the calendar in Texas. Alex Montoya with Topview Sports returned to talk about precautions in place, the new road course, and other cycling topics. Another look at the event landscape is provided in addition to feats of glory. Links: Davy Crockett Classic DCC Stage 1 - new course Topview Sports TexBiker.net Spinistry goes to Big Bend Zimmerhanzel Express Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dropbartexas/message

Davy Crocket Classic 2021 Preview

It's a new year, and I am optimistic. If you are a roadie however, you may have been wondering what is up with TXBRA. Will there be a road season? Why have there been no updates? Michael Gacki, TXBRA member-at-large for North Texas and I spoke about TXBRA's current state. If you have an event, cycling club, or feat of glory on the bike to share, email me at dropbartx@gmail.com.  Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dropbartexas/message

Where is TXBRA in 2021?

A few holiday cycling activity ideas for you or your family are offered up, last minute gift suggestions from Urban Bicycle Gallery for the cyclist in your life (or yourself), and perhaps, some caroling. Intro & closing music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw Jingle Bells Instrumental: Jingle Bells Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Links: Urban Bicycle Gallery --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dropbartexas/message

A Bicycle Christmas for 2020

The 2020 All Souls' Day Ride stopped at seven Ghost Bikes in Houston. I reflect on the ride, cycling safety, and hear from Felipe Pinales at David Leon Loya, Jr.'s ghost bike. This episode opens and ends with the Ghisallo Prayer which prays for intercession from La Madonna del Ghisallo, the patron saint of cyclists. For information on contacting the parole review board regarding Margaret Mayer, click here. Additional Links: Houston Ghost Bike Map 2020 All Souls Day Route The Ghisallo Prayer Bike Texas Bike DFW Bike Houston Bike Austin --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dropbartexas/message

The All Souls Day Ride

Jason Rose talks to me about balancing family and cycling, how a tandem with kids works, and Church Cycles. Does this mean I too could have a family of cyclists? Maybe. Just maybe. Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw Links: Church Cycles Stockdale Gravel Roundup Straight to Hill Gravel Ride Sansom XC Race --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dropbartexas/message

Cycling is a Family Affair

Ask around if there are any Texas rides in November to do and you just might hear the Tour das Hugel come up. I'm still not sure what year it began. So, let's just say it's been around awhile. Rob D'amico and Ali Sobhani came on to discuss this 110 mile iconic Texas ride's past, and how it's happening again this year. Is it 10,000 feet or 14,000 feet of climbing? Why do people do it? Why is there SPAM at some rest stops? These are important questions that are answered here. Stick around at the end to see who is named in Feats of Glory. Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw Links: Tour das Hugel TDH Past Route NCOM Ride BYOCX Cross of Ages All Souls Day Ride --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dropbartexas/message

Tour das Hugel with Rob D'amico and Ali Sobhani

Heather McNair is president of BikeDFW, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate, support and promote the safe use of bicycles as an affordable, viable and sustainable means of active transportation and personal enjoyment, within the Dallas - Fort Worth community. In addition to Bike to Work week in September, we talk about new rider classes, urban cycling, bike commuting, and some areas for great riding in DFW.  Also in this episode, a quick look around the state for cycling going on and Feats of Glory from the likes of Pathfinders Fun Cycling, Doogie Roux, and Chad Haga. Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw Links: BikeDFW National Bike to Work Week Pathfinders Fun Cycling Track Stands at Alkek Czech Tour --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dropbartexas/message

BikeDFW with Heather McNair

Andy Hollinger came back to talk some more about Texas racing, how technology has reduced the wait for results, sprinting off the back, and the people memorialized through the names of his races. We also discuss the Fort Hood Challenge XII which has since been cancelled due to pandemic related changes in activity guidelines on military bases. I took out the registration information for the race, but the route is linked below. Finally, recent feats of glory by Texan cyclists are noted. Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw Links: The Racing Post Fort Hood Challenge Route Tour de Paris Alkek Velodrome Spinistry EpicDiabetic --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dropbartexas/message

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