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Join us for this Quick Release debrief episode where we check in with ultra-cycling friend, rock star and badass Jen Orr after her 24-hour World Record attempt in Borrego Springs back on November 7th. There was wind. There was rain. There was cold. And Jen was setting records and breaking records like an angry DJ. Listen in as we talk about what worked, what didn’t and what’s next on Jen’s ultra-cycling race agenda! Show resources: Give us your feedback: www.TeamZCycling.com/feedback Jen’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jen.orr.50 https://www.facebook.com/JenOrrEndurance Jen’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenorr_raam2021/ Support Rick’s 2021 RAW race: https://www.zraam2021.com/gofundme Race Across the West: http://www.raceacrossthewest.org/ Race Across America: https://www.raceacrossamerica.org/ Next Day Podcast: www.nextdaypodcast.com

Join us for this Quick Release episode where we visit with ultra-cyclist and friend Jen Orr as she prepares for her 24-hour World Record attempt in Borrego Springs, CA starting at 9am PST on Saturday, November 7th. The World Time Trial Championships were cancelled this year due to COVID-19 so Jen decided to go ride 10 miles of the course for 24 hours and try to break the solo female world record of 439.65 miles set nearly 30 years ago. GO JEN!! Show resources: Give us your feedback: www.TeamZCycling.com/feedback Check in for live updates from Borrego Springs… Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jen.orr.50 https://www.facebook.com/JenOrrEndurance Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenorr_raam2021/ Support Rick’s 2021 RAW race: https://www.zraam2021.com/gofundme Race Across the West: http://www.raceacrossthewest.org/ Race Across America: https://www.raceacrossamerica.org/ Next Day Podcast: www.nextdaypodcast.com

Join us as we visit with a longtime friend, beer guru, COO of Left Hand Brewing, long time cyclist and Captain of the Bike MS Powerhouse Team Left Hand - Chris Lennert. We’ll talk cycling, beer, and Team Left Hand. Now with teams in 9 states, Team Left Hand has raised more than $4.9 million since 2008 to help our friends living with MS. Caryn and Rick and have been riding with Team Left Hand Colorado since 2011 and what an awesome group of cyclists and friends that won’t stop riding or fundraising until MS stands for…Mystery Solved! And…a new Conscious Cleanse starts on November 4th. Check it out! Show resources: Give us your feedback: www.TeamZCycling.com/feedback Show affiliate, The Conscious Cleanse: www.consciouscleanse.com – use coupon code SayWatt15 for 15% off a one-time cleanse or annual membership with unlimited cleansing Left Hand Brewing: www.lefthandbrewing.com Team Left Hand: https://teamlefthand.com/ Support Rick’s 2021 RAW race: https://www.zraam2021.com/gofundme Race Across the West: http://www.raceacrossthewest.org/ Race Across America: https://www.raceacrossamerica.org/ Next Day Podcast: www.nextdaypodcast.com

The 2020 in real life Natchez Trace 444 is in the books! Supported by Team Z crew members Caryn Capriccioso and Steve Zwetsch, Rick completed the 442 miles from Nashville, TN to Natchez, MS in just a skoche over 32 hours – qualifying for Race Across America once again! Awesome weather, although very cold at night, and the most amazing road pavement conditions anywhere made this an event to remember. Listen in as Caryn, Steve and Rick debrief this AWESOME and “magical” ride! And there’s a super bonus for all as Steve Z. shares a little guitar pickin’ on his handmade Cigar Box Kitchen guitar. Enjoy! Show resources: Give us your feedback: www.TeamZCycling.com/feedback Infinity Bike Seat: https://infinitybikeseat.com/?v=7516fd43adaa Use Code: ZRAAM for a discount! ‘Art of imperfection’: East Bay man brings life to old items by creating musical instruments https://abc7news.com/cigar-box-guitars-music.-boxes-folk-music-blues/6698198 Cigar Box Kitchen Guitars: https://www.cigarboxkitchen.com/ Support Rick’s 2021 RAW race: https://www.zraam2021.com/gofundme Race Across the West: http://www.raceacrossthewest.org/ Race Across America: https://www.raceacrossamerica.org/ Next Day Podcast: www.nextdaypodcast.com

We’re thrilled to have a chance to visit with ultra-cyclist, master of all things stats and data, cycling cocktail creator and frankly one of the most helpful and friendly people I’ve met along my relatively short ultra-cycling journey…Mr. Dave Brillhart. Listen in as Dave talks about how he got started in ultra-cycling, the cool data fields he’s developed for the Garmin cycling computer, his amazing cycling cocktail DaveAde and…he shares some thoughts about Natchez Trace 444 starting on Friday, October 2nd! Be sure to check out Show Resources below! Show resources: Give us your feedback: www.TeamZCycling.com/feedback Infinity Bike Seat: https://infinitybikeseat.com/?v=7516fd43adaa Use Code: ZRAAM for a discount! Dave’s Race Reports: Natchez Trace 444 RAAM Qualifier https://1n.pm/Natchez2019 Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race https://1n.pm/Leadville100 Glass Elevator Everest https://1n.pm/GlassElevator HooDoo 500 Stage Race https://1n.pm/HooDoo500 Dirty Kanza 200 Gravel Race https://1n.pm/DirtyKanza2019 Sebring 24hr RAAM Qualifier https://1n.pm/Sebring2019 Book Reference: Title: Just Ride: Racing 2,725 Miles to Mexico By: Ty Hopkins Garmin Data Fields Summary: http://bit.ly/DataFields PowerBar: https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/2fffc10e-a136-4c14-89ee-600cb8b62154 FourStats: https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/5816b24d-2689-4584-b458-a24e0fea0429 FourClimbs: https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/3a23e2c1-0886-49a5-a826-649ad94dda02 FourTimes: https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/9e0940d6-d662-4c32-8c77-78757ba03706 AutoPacer: https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/8c20f407-1343-40b0-a5fa-247dc4c6a0a0 DaveAde Presentation: http://bit.ly/DaveAde  Support Rick’s 2021 RAW race: https://www.zraam2021.com/gofundme Race Across the West: http://www.raceacrossthewest.org/ Race Across America: https://www.raceacrossamerica.org/ Next Day Podcast: www.nextdaypodcast.com

Listen in as we visit with long time, experienced and accomplished ultra-cyclist and skier/ski instructor, ultra-cycling race director (including Natchez Trace 444), the voice of RAAM, RAAM Hall of Fame Inductee and a whole lot more…Mr. George Thomas from Nederland, Colorado. George is so well liked and connected, tells great stories and has a great sense of humor. For the delicate ears amongst us, be prepared for the lightning round! Show resources: Give us your feedback: www.TeamZCycling.com/feedback Infinity Bike Seat: https://infinitybikeseat.com/?v=7516fd43adaa Use Code: ZRAAM for a discount! Support Rick’s 2021 RAW race: https://www.zraam2021.com/gofundme Race Across the West: http://www.raceacrossthewest.org/ Race Across America: https://www.raceacrossamerica.org/ Next Day Podcast: www.nextdaypodcast.com

As we publish, there are a few hours short of 43 days till we head for Nashville, TN and the start of Natchez Trace 444. Lots to start thinking about including my first race with a follow van, two new crew members who will be flying in from CA and TX, a bunch of rules and oh yeah, this COVID pandemic thing. Where are we all going to be come September 29th? Will it be safe to fly? Will there be wipes? Buy a van or rent a van? And, a little fun with(out) helmets! Plus, we still would like to hear from you…tell us what you think of our podcast at the link below. Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your thoughts! Show resources: Give us your feedback: www.TeamZCycling.com/feedback Natchez Trace Parkway Info: https://www.natcheztracetravel.com/ Support Rick’s 2021 RAW race: https://www.zraam2021.com/gofundme Race Across the West: http://www.raceacrossthewest.org/ Race Across America: https://www.raceacrossamerica.org/ Next Day Podcast: www.nextdaypodcast.com

In this episode, Rick talks with long time, experienced and accomplished ultra-cyclist and beloved friend to many, many people in the ultra-cycling community – Mr. Dex Tooke! Listen in as Dex shares how he got into ultra-cycling, his first attempt at RAAM in 2010 followed by another attempt in 2011 that led to publishing his amazing book: Unfinished Business! Dex also shares some key thoughts and tips for all us RAAM rookies! Dex was hoping to be the first 70-year-old to finish RAAM this year. Now that the pandemic got in the way, will he race RAAM in 2021? Show resources: Give us your feedback: www.TeamZCycling.com/feedback Dex’s book – Unfinished Business: https://bit.ly/dextooke Support Rick’s 2021 RAW race: https://www.zraam2021.com/gofundme Race Across the West: http://www.raceacrossthewest.org/ Race Across America: https://www.raceacrossamerica.org/ Next Day Podcast: www.nextdaypodcast.com