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Guests: Frank Yohannon; Marlon Lee Moncrieffe, Rob DeMartini
This week, we have three conversations for you. I hope you enjoy them all.
Sea Otter 2020 was, of course virtual only, so when Sea Otter director Frank Yohannon decided an in person event was a go, we decided to needed to talk.
The Sea Otter Classic is over 30 years old and one of the most exciting events 
on the cycling calendar each year. Usually held in April, the festival was postponed until October kicking off next Friday, October 7th, and running through the weekend.
Although the expo will be smaller this year than in the past because of travel restrictions for overseas exhibitors, there will be no lack of fun or interesting things to do and see.
Then I speak with Dr. Marlon Lee Moncrieffe. He’s a professor of education at 
the University of Brighton in the UK, he’s a cyclist who used to race at a professional level, and he’s black.
During his time racing and since, he has asked the same questions we do – why aren’t there more black cyclists in the pro peloton and even more pertinent – where are all the black cyclists anywhere and everywhere?
As such, Dr Moncrieffe’s work has been centered around black cyclists and his 
new book, Black Champions in Cycling, is a fascinating look into some places you might not be comfortable looking – discrimination, prejudices, and the abominable treatment of young athletes.
And yet, there is desire and determination and ultimately, there are successes!
Marlon and I talk frankly about what it’s really going to take to see black and brown riders racing freely in the pro peloton and especially in Europe. And, as he asks, at what point does the talented black cyclist find him or herself reaching the proverbial glass ceiling in racing?
Lastly, we bring USA Cycling’s Rob DeMartini back to the show to unpack the 
first in the inclusion conference series. It’s a raw look at what cycling needs to do to change the status-quo and welcome EVERYONE into the sport.
The conference is hosted by the organization but run by Ashland Johnson, founder of the Inclusion Playbook. Originally planned as an in-person event, USAC decided it would be prudent to pivot to an online presentation and from there broke the conference up into a once-a-month, 2-hour series to which anyone who is interested is invited.
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That fact led me to Noa Banayan – the Director of Federal Affairs for People for Bikes. Noa, who is headquartered in Washington, DC. is the liaison between government and us when it comes to support for and funding of programs that will impact bicycling on so many levels.
HUGE pot of money on the table for us.
Carl Gaede and his wife Julie are both psychotherapists. Back in 2008, they learned of the 
displaced people around the globe by riding across the U.S. in 8 days to raise $80,000. Their 
celebrating its 20th year, has been screening films virtually since last year when everything was shut down. with over 50 cities already screening films this year, 
Brendt Barbur
or stiff and un-bending? These are some of the ways Phil Cavell, professional bike fitter and author of the new book The Midlife Cyclist: The Road Map for the +40 Rider Who Wants To Train Hard, Ride Fast, and Stay Healthy, asks and answers as we discuss his thinking about being a midlife cyclist.
And so, I thought we should launch cross season with someone who is totally immersed in it!
available at your local shop; but, more than that, Justin gives us a thorough understanding of the sport as well as what we can expect to see here in the States for the 2021-2022 Cross season – and, it’s a lot.
Dave Simmons might be relatively new to the position, but his background in education makes him uniquely suited to all of the many aspects of advocacy that are so important to growing cycling in each state.
of expense off local municipalities that might not otherwise have had the means to add critical infrastructure for biking and walking.
This week, we explore the 
cartographer for the organization for almost 20 years.
My first guest is Jim Sayer. Jim was the Executive Director of the 
some mech work, he headed on over to the house for a shower, a beer, and a chat before we all had dinner.
And today, we speak with a past gold medal 
Today, Jamie is a spokesperson with GSK and along with Dr. Iriny Saleb, encourages us to not only learn about the disease, but to get your kids vaccinated!
Back in 2019, Sociology 
If you’re like me, the thought of racing a mountain bike for 100 miles, starting at 10,000 feet and climbing 12,500 feet in a day is utterly terrifying! And yet, my first guest has done it 23 times – finishing it 22… and is about to go again – today actually – August 14th.
Then, we FINALLY get to speak with 
This week, we welcome one great guest to the show – someone who has a wide and deep knowledge of the UCI AND the peloton.
This week, the show is taking a different road – out to California to speak with just one guest in great conversation – frame builder Chris Kelly.
love as in L U V, just had its first public gig since COVID began last weekend.
So – when you go to his website,