In episode 37, we welcome CrossVegas head honcho, Brook Watts, to Crosshairs Radio for a lively discussion about the history of the event and what we have to look forward to for the tenth year celebration. In its second year as a World Cup event, CrossVegas has revamped the entire course and brought a fresh look to…
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This week we are in post-Tour crisis mode questioning all the time and attention possibly wasted? We can’t decide whether this was a good, great, or just boring tour. Whether Froome is a Robot, or a newer and more exciting Robot. Also, Spencer has a super fresh rumor. Check out our Prime Lap Sponsor this…
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Several awesome conversations today with Kyle Boorsma. We talk about Hist running experience as an elite, as a coach and as a researcher looking at Beet-Root Juice. Several other discussions about his transitions to cycling from running and really useful and thought provoking back and forth on RPE (perceived exertion) and finding that ‘OH SHIT’…
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For episode 36, Cole Oberman dropped by CXHairs HQ after winning the Iron Hill Challenge MTB XC race and making the drive down interstate 95 to Washington DC. We had a great chat about the life of a pro MTB/CX racer and how cool Harrisonburg, Virginia has become. We then ate Thai food before sending Cole back…
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The Honest Bicycle Program Tour de France sprint cast spectacular continues! Two weeks into La Grande Boucle, we give our highlights and lowlights (mostly highlights) of the race so far, and then peer into our crystal ball to predict the future. Takes are lukewarm, so don’t worry you won’t get burned. We saved the HOT…
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We take a break from guests this week and today Peter provides a short talk on a rule he uses to optimize his and clients’ training today. The 80% RULE helps you make decisions to guide your training whatever context you find yourself in . How to deal with bad weather How to use zones…
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The third week of the tour is upon us and that means it this is the high point of cycling excitement for the year. No amount of USA Cycling drama or dispatches from The Klein Corner will make it get any better then this. Though maybe more of Tim’s amazing sound board will help? Check…
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For episode 35 I had the opportunity to chat with Richard Nieuwhuis, who owns A. Dugast BV, the company that makes Dugast tubular tires. We found some time before the Lenzerheide World Cup mountainbike races to sit down in the Scott Odlo compound and talk cyclocross. The environment was not ideal so there is definitely some…
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Did you all know that the Tour De France had started? How come nobody told us? If we’d known we would have gotten this episode out sooner but now we’re playing catch up. So in order of importance, Tim gets a new toy, Froome becomes a runner and at the same time the coolest cyclist…
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Glenn Hartrick is a New Jersey Athlete whose story will inspire you to overcome whatever challenge you are facing. He was an accomplished marathoner, triathlete and even graced the cover of the Runner’s World ‘Body-Issue’. 2 years ago he was hit by a car on while riding his bike and became a paraplegic from the…
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