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The queen of the classics was upon us and it did not disappoint. There was carnage, there was heartache, there was intense drama and I recap every bit of the excitement that was thrown down last Sunday in France. Quick-Step continues their dominance, but they were almost dethroned by a young German powerhouse.  This is a great time to be alive as 2 new bikes were raced in Roubaix and I have all the details on what these two bikes are and what makes them special.  Go check out my site at www.cyclingwithwatts.com and shoot me an email for what you want to hear on the show at cyclingwithwatts@gmail.com. Thanks for Listening!!! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cycling-with-watts/support

The Tour of Flanders had explosions from the start and I will break down my view of the race with a couple key talking points from the race. Some big names did not take the top step, but that allowed a couple of first time Flanders riders to shine bright.  After pro news wraps up, I get into a couple hacks that can allow you to turn your bike into a cobbled machine for comfort.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cycling-with-watts/support

I join a local radio show, Blast Beats and Bicycles, to chat with Jason Lardy about the upcoming classics races and the tech that goes along with it. We wrap up E3 Binckbank and then preview Gent Wevelgem, Tour of Flanders and Paris Roubaix. This show was recorded before Gent Wevelgem and clearly I need to work on my predicting skills! It was a blast to be on the show and I thank Jason for inviting me on. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cycling-with-watts/support

In this episode I do a recap of Milan San Remo and discuss the dominance of team Quick Step. Also I make a bold prediction that Team Sky will not win the Tour de France this year.  In tech I talk about a new tire innovation and Rapha has NEW shoes! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cycling-with-watts/support

In the world of Pro News the first official race of the year is over after the pro peloton went through Australia in the Tour Down Under. I break down each stage along with my overview of the race and how this race will predict events later down the road.  The Tour Down Under brought out a lot of hot tech, bikes and kits. I go through and vividly explain my likes and dislikes when it comes to new kits and bikes. In the tech world, we got a glimpse of more 12-speed cassettes along with a whole host of beautiful goodies.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cycling-with-watts/support

In this latest episode I talk about a key signing for Team Sky that could set them up for a decade of success, bringing on board another hyped, super talented Columbian climber. Alberto Contador wants to see power meters banned, so I discuss my feelings on the matter. In light of Contador's view, I also share power numbers that will blow your mind from last season. In Tech Zwift has a very viable competitor that just launched and is hoping to bring cycling closer and closer to becoming an e-sport. Check out www.cyclingwithwatts.com for more after the podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cycling-with-watts/support

Yes the UCI released a rule about how high socks can go, so I dive into the debacle that is sock height. Alexander Kristoff shares his insight on the Fernando Gaviria signing and his response is quite amazing. Sagan is looking amazing in Shangai as he steps on top of the podium ahead of Geraint Thomas. Over in tech I dive into some Black Friday Deals that could save you money. Make sure to check out more at www.cyclingwithwatts.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cycling-with-watts/support

Interview with Zack Morris as he share his life story and how it revolves around cycling. Zack is a super inspirational figure who loves cycling and wants to share that passion! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cycling-with-watts/support

Pro news this week discusses how Nairo Quintana is switching up coaches in hopes to reach the top of the podium at the Tour de France. Team Sky is being drug through the mud again as a former team doctor is meeting with a medical council to receive punishment. Also, Sagan is being Sagan in Sagan watch. Tech news brings us some really cool stuff made out of Carbon. Along with the smallest power meter. Also I reveal an interview that will be in this Friday's podcast, find out who the interview is with! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cycling-with-watts/support

The Tour de France route dropped and that brought up a lot of discussions the past weeks about the tour and the possible problems brewing between teams. More specifically the leadership of Team Sky has been the favorite of debate, so I dive into that and give my opinion on the topic. There is a new kit from Trek Segafredo and the women’s kit is straight fire! Over in tech Specialized has revealed a new women’s specific saddle that sets out to bring greater comfort to women through a new innovation. There is also some super lightweight brakes and a new 12-speed groupset from SRAM. Lastly go check out all of the stuff I talked about at my website, www.cyclingwithwatts.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cycling-with-watts/support

Il Lombardia and the Hammer Series in Hong Kong come to a close. Thibaut Pinot gets a nice win at Il Lombardia to lift his spirits for the end of a disappointing season. The Shark was close on his tail and he seems to be back in form. A couple riders extend their contract and we say goodbye to 19 year veteran in the Peleton. Peter Saga in now an author? Over in Tech Alejandro Valverde shows us his new custom painted world champion bike. Tannus in partnership with Vittoria has a new idea for not flatting out on the road. Rapha is making more headline this week with how they are shifting their business model to reach a larger audience. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cycling-with-watts/support

In episode 15 I walk through how to diagnose and fix misshifting on your rear derailleur. This can sound dull, but we all know how annoying it is to have that one gear just not shift right and there is a load of things that can cause aside from cable tension. You will learn all of the things you need to know to address why you’re misshifting, so you will become the smartest one in your group ride. Also, I know roadies and MTB’s can quarrel about who is the coolest (roadies are cough,cough) but MTB can seriously make you a better road cyclist. At least it made me a better road cyclist and I will break down all the secrets I learned on my mountain bike. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cycling-with-watts/support

The transfer market seems to be heating up as riders are moving away from teams. Mark Cavendish seems to make his decision on where he will ride next season, but will it be with Mclaren. Rapha is back in the Pro Peleton after a hiatus, but they are coming back with a punch as they plan to roll out a pro team in fixed gear, gravel and ultra-endurance events. Over in the tech world S-Works just unveiled an incredible new Triathlon bike that has the consumer in mind with the design, but not the price tag. This bike could impact how every bike is made from here on forward. If you thought E-bikes were just phase, Muc-Off has just released a full line of products to clean and lubricate e-bikes. A move like this from Muc-Off helps signify the importance that e-bikes have in the market. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cycling-with-watts/support

This episode focuses on how to clean your drivetrain properly making your ride as efficient as possible with your shiny, clean chain and cassette. I walk through the various ways of cleaning your drivetrain and break it down from a 5 minute clean all the way up to an hour deep clean. In the training corner, I discuss one very small thing you can to do optimize your training rides and no its not something you do on your bike. It’s actually not something you do on the day of your ride, but the night before and how the night before can be crucial to your training ride. Make sure to go check me out on social media and check out my site at cyclingwithwatts.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cycling-with-watts/support

The UCI World Championships have wrapped up in Innsbruck and the Holl climb has been defeated. Both the men's & women's champion was a long time in the making as both have accomplished tremendous amounts in their career, but have never been able to snag those rainbow stripes. I dive into how the race unfolded along with ending pro news with a top-secret new segment! In the world of tech, Cervelo has launched a new aero bike and you have to hear what is different with the handlebar/stem combo. Rapha launches new commuter jackets and I have the perfect Lezyne backlight to pair with that new jacket. To round out tech news, I take a look at the new Fizik shoes that launched. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cycling-with-watts/support

In this episode, I dive into the UCI World Championships taking place this week in Innsbruck, Austria. The men's and women's Team Time Trial is complete, so I recap those event's while getting sidetracked by the inequalities between men's and women's cycling. The women's Individual Time Trial is also complete and I look over that event while previewing the men's Individual Time Trial. The bulk of the show focuses on the road races for both men and women. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cycling-with-watts/support

The Vuelta is all over, but who took Red in Madrid and how did he do it. I chat about how the winner managed to control his efforts and pull off his first Grand Tour win. Liv has a new aero bike that has a downright filthy paint job, second only to the Peter Sagan edition of the latest S-Works Venge. Brake pads are so crucial to the performance and ride feel of a bike, but when do you replace them? Getting a new pair of carbon wheels soon, well you should also be getting new carbon specific brake pads. Winter is coming, which sucks, but indoor training can be very fun and I walk through what type of trainer you should buy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cycling-with-watts/support

The Vuelta is heating up as it heads out its final rest day and into stage 16 which is a 32 km time trial and right now a likely favorite is sitting in Red. Will he be able to hold onto that lead and hold off his rivals in the remaining stages? Over in the tech world I dive into the controversial debate about E-bikes, spoiler alert, I am all for e-bikes, but to a degree. E-bikes are here to stay and I tell you how and why they are a positive for cycling in general. Tires go bad, but most people don’t know how to tell when is a tire is bad, which is ok because I will reveal the small secret and by small I am talking about basically a ½ a millimeter. You didn’t think your life could handle anymore pumpkin spice, well think again! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cycling-with-watts/support

Loads of pro-bike racing is going on at the moment and I will get you all up to speed on who is leading races like the Vuelta Espana, the Tour of Britain and the Boehls Women's Tour. More news is coming out every day about the folding of Team Aqua Blue and the latest news to come out is about their bike sponsor 3T. What's the future of Mark Cavendish's career? In tech, I have the perfect bike for your newborn child, yes I said, newborn child. This bike will get them on the fast track to becoming the next Eddy Merckx. With the news of Aqua Blue folding, the 1X chainring might be folding with it, so I dive into how the pro peloton effects what us as consumers can buy. Something I wished I had learned earlier in my cycling life was what to eat out on a ride and the fact that I should be eating more while riding. I am a big proponent of eating enough and drinking enough on the bike to make sure you perform at your best level. What should you eat/drink and how often? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cycling-with-watts/support

In this episode I give a rundown of the past 3 Vuelta stages, how they unfolded and who came out victorious. In the world of new tech, the grand tours are always sure to bring a nugget of gold and this year's Vuelta, the nugget has been found. How do you apply chain lube, is it the right way or the wrong way, I discuss the importance of chain lube and how to properly apply it. Lastly, I delve into why you should spend $100 more dollars and get carbon soled shoes to dramatically increase your power output! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cycling-with-watts/support