This episode is sponsored by Formula 369. New customers use code "MITCH" for a discount: https://formula369.com/mitchboyer2
Filmmaker and ex-pro cyclist Angus Morton joins us to talk about making cycling films, working with his brother Lachlan, and how storytelling shapes the sport. This one getts pretty nerdy, so buckle up. Oh, and we also talk about dry-scooping baking soda.
GUEST LINKS
Instagram (@thatisgus) https://www.instagram.com/thatisgus/
Instagram (@hereorthereabouts) https://www.instagram.com/hereorthereabouts/
YouTube (@Thereabouts) https://www.youtube.com/@Thereabouts
Website https://www.thereabouts.co/
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00:00 Intro and show setup
10:39 Angus's creative approach
21:18 Identity and personal transformation
31:57 Comfort with change and process
42:36 Working with cycling brands
53:14 Nonlinear storytelling insights
1:03:53 Using emotion in narrative
1:11:50 Listener Question: Dry Scooping Baking Soda?
1:23:33 Listener Question: How do you stay true to yourself when working with large brands?
1:32:02 Listener Question: How to deal with stressful projects?
1:44:03 Listener Question: How do you manage client deliverables?
1:52:08 Should new creators start with short-form content?
2:07:19 Putting content into the world and taking feedback
He's one of the few Bike-niche YouTubers qualified to design experiments, and his data don't lie. Today we are joined by Nolan (The Bike Sauce). He teaches Mechanical Engineering by day at University, and rides gravel by night... or actually just whenever. We answer listener questions about the Specialized Future Shock and frame compliance and even learn a little about drone photography.
GUEST LINKS
Instagram (@thebikesauce) https://www.instagram.com/thebikesauce/
YouTube (@TheBikeSauce) https://www.youtube.com/thebikesauce
Strava (Nolan Tsuchiya) https://www.strava.com/athletes/9862563
Website https://www.thebikesauce.com
CALLER LINKS
Sandro (@bikecircles) https://www.instagram.com/bikecircles/
Trent (@trent.siggard) https://www.instagram.com/trent.siggard/
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00:00 Intro
01:33 How did you get into YouTube?
04:43 "Rules" that make a cyclist
06:12 Bike racing as a non-racer
07:38 Why do you ride bikes?
14:58 Dealing with burnout as a creator with a full-time job
19:01 Time for listener questions!
20:30 Listener Question: Should I move to Europe for University so I can ride bikes more?
27:37 Nolan's path to teaching Mechanical Engineering
31:19 The perils of teaching on YouTube
34:49 Listener Question: Should I remove my Specialized Future Shock?
43:29 Listener Question: Should I get a road bike or a fast gravel bike?
54:07 Should Content Creators get a drone?
1:01:44 Group rides or solo rides?
1:07:58 The Bike Sauce Hangout Ride
1:11:59 Listener Question: How do you measure frame compliance?
1:19:36 How Nolan designs his experiments
1:25:01 Cycling Court: Gravel Bike vs Mountain Bike
Luke and Rachel might be the strongest cycling couple in LA. Despite being incredibly friendly and unassuming, they strike fear into all who see them on a group ride. I'm a big fan.
GUEST LINKS
Instagram (@luke_palter) https://www.instagram.com/luke_palter/
Instagram (@rachel_lauren1) https://www.instagram.com/rachel_lauren1/
YouTube (@chin_cam) https://www.youtube.com/@chin_cam
Strava (Luke) https://www.strava.com/athletes/54942606
Strava (Rachel) https://www.strava.com/athletes/23825481
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00:00 Intro
00:42 Nerdy camera stuff
02:15 Introducing Luke and Rachel
03:14 Starting the hunt for KOM/QOMs
06:05 Zwift racing
15:50 Mitch vs Hambini
17:57 Listener Question: What's your favorite segment regardless of the result?
22:55 How many Strava Crowns do you have?
26:02 Is drafting okay when going for a QOM/KOM?
33:26 Listener Question: What was your most challenging QOM/KOM?
39:02 Mitch's worst trophy
40:09 Is it okay to wear club clothes without training at the club?
41:44 Aero or Lightweight bike?
45:20 What's your ideal segment length?
53:30 Are you going back to reclaim the crowns you lost?
59:05 Goals for the new year
1:03:32 Cycling Court: How do you Pronounce KOM/QOM?
We got road.toads here this week! Buckle up for an hour of gold with your favorite cyclist on Instagram. We talk about crit racing, gravel racing, track racing, and rebelling against your mom. Spoiler alert: his dream sponsor is not as crazy as it seems.
GUEST LINKS
Instagram (@road.toads) https://www.instagram.com/road.toads/
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@road.toads
Strava (Riley Dao 🛣️🐸) https://www.strava.com/athletes/30761613
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00:00 Intro
01:09 Relationship status
05:27 Earliest memory on the bike
07:54 Sneaking out of the house to race crits
10:47 His cycling evolution
17:03 Listener Question: How did you come up with your handle?
21:28 First viral video
24:11 There's a third toad now
27:30 Listener Question: How do you plan a cycling vacation?
29:20 The best thing about Italy
37:22 Carboard Box vs Bike Bag
39:49 Trains vs Renting a Car in Europe
43:07 Training to ride in the Alps
50:56 What's your favorite road.toads video?
52:18 Should Mitch ride track?
54:33 Convincing Mom to let him race after breaking his neck
57:51 "Making it"
1:00:53 Who is your dream sponsor?
1:10:14 Cycling Court: Track Cyclists vs Crit Bros
David aka DA PECOK opens up about falling out of love with cycling, and how he got the spark back. We answer listener questions about tipping your mechanic, disc brakes vs rim brakes, and what you should buy first if you want to get into bike racing.
GUEST LINKS
Instagram (@da_pecok) https://www.instagram.com/da_pecok/
Strava (DA PECOK 🦚) https://www.strava.com/athletes/1414725
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00:00 Intro
00:51 How did you become DA Pecok?
02:05 Getting into fixed-gear bikes
03:23 A $600 road bike?
05:40 Transitioning to road cycling
08:16 Favorite and least favorite bikes
09:03 Pecok's dream bike
10:59 Tire Talk
12:57 Custom steel bike
15:50 Listener Question: How much do I tip my mechanic?
22:27 How to communicate with mechanics
26:28 Listener Questions: Rim brakes or disc brakes?
27:58 Carbon rim brakes
32:15 Favorite upgrades
35:18 How to fall in love with cycling again
38:19 Mitch's only road race experience
41:08 Listener Question: What equipment do I need to start racing?
44:14 Are road cycling shoes worth it?
52:41 Gravel racing
53:37 Advice to new cyclists
57:15 Cycling Court: Tubes vs Tubeless
Carla Northy, Mitch's friend and bike fitter, answers listener questions about solving knee pain, when to get a bike fit, choosing the right saddle, and more. If you want to work with Carla, her details are below. Thanks for calling in!
GUEST LINKS
Instagram (@cmnorthy) https://www.instagram.com/cmnorthy/
Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/17723283
Got a question? Follow the podcast’s Instagram stories to call in: https://www.instagram.com/howtodropyourfriends/
00:00 Intro
00:29 How do you define yourself as a cyclist?
01:37 Spicy Gravel take
06:13 Listener Question: How many bikes are too many for a bike fit?
06:58 Who fits the bike fitter?
11:45 Science vs art of bike fitting
13:30 Most common bike fit mistake (as a client)
17:45 Listener Question: How often do people have the wrong size bike?
23:58 Integrated handlebars and bike fits
27:03 Big tip for finding the right saddle
32:07 Listener Question: How can I slam the stem?
40:46 Should all cyclists go to the gym?
42:13 Listener Question: Can a bike fit make me a better climber?
47:44 Listener Question: Fixing knee and perineum pain
54:32 Is weightlifting actually bad for you?
58:48 Good physical therapy is torture?
59:50 Why tiny adjustments make a big difference
1:02:42 When should you get a bike fit?
1:03:56 Carla's bike fit gave Mitch an extra 50 Watts!
1:05:38 Listener Question: Cyclocross vs mountain bike fit
1:13:51 Our spicy takes on bike racing
1:20:25 Listener Question: When is it time to get a new fit?
1:28:42 A common misconception about bike fits
1:32:48 Cycling Court: Does crank length matter?
In this week's episode my wife, Valerie Navarro confesses she's ready to start biking again, but she has a few notes. We dive into what it's like to be a beginner cyclist, riding for epic views, and answer a listener's question about dangerous rides.
GUEST LINKS
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisisval/
Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/74059034
Got a question? Follow the podcast’s Instagram stories to call in: https://www.instagram.com/howtodropyourfriends/
00:00 Intro
01:21 What did you think when you first saw me in Lycra?
03:35 Val's Cannondale Synapse
05:53 First ride to Griffith Observatory
07:03 Riding to see beautiful places
09:54 Listener Question: Filming with an iPhone on a bike
18:50 Listener Question: How was your hospital visit?
27:05 Earliest memory on the bike?
31:22 Listener Question: How to deal with dangerous rides as a partner or spouse
35:39 What's the ride that's made you the most nervous?
39:29 Dad's bike accident
41:47 The best place to ride in the world according to my Mom
43:00 Why Val wants to start cycling again
43:55 Advice to non-cycling spouses
49:21 The Toughest Cycling Court Case Yet
51:17 Val's Cycling Gripes
54:25 The Cool Down
Say hello to Host of La Platica, Sebastian Robles (@ayyysebas), a man so talented that he got sponsored before he even had a bike! In this episode, we share our hot takes on cycling fashion and loud ratchet hubs. I also put Sebas in a tough spot - he has to choose between his beloved S-Works Tarmac and the new Colnago aero bike. Make sure you're clipped in because it’s gonna be a wild ride! See what I did there? Oh yeah.
GUEST LINKS
Main Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ayyysebas/
Cycling Instagram https://www.instagram.com/biciboysebas/
Strava
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@laplaticapodcast
https://attaquercycling.com/collections/new-arrivals
Use Code CR-FRIENDS15 for 15% off site wide
da_pecok! https://www.instagram.com/da_pecok/
Got a question? Follow the podcast’s Instagram stories to call in: https://www.instagram.com/howtodropyourfriends/
00:00 Intro
00:33 Sponsored before getting a bike
02:16 How Sebas got into cycling
05:38 Getting into content creation
08:12 3 Marathons a year
09:55 Meeting each other on a group ride
14:47 The AMG of road bikes
18:17 Hairdressers HATE this one thing
21:00 Dream retirement job
23:54 Sebas wants to be a Firefighter
29:19 Listener Question: Zipp vs Roval Wheels
36:20 Listener Question: Do you need white shoes and socks to be a real cyclist?
43:39 da_pecok appreciation time
46:06 Finding the version of cycling that fits you
47:35 Cycling fashion
49:58 Shaved legs?
57:10 Listener Question: Socks over or under winter bibs?
1:03:00 Is it ever okay to mismatch kit?
1:09:37 Listener question: How do you learn to ride a bike?
1:22:25 Cycling Court: Specialized vs Colnago
1:29:40 The Cool Down: Hello Maui
Andrew Jackson, a former BMX pro turned drop bar racer, and Tim Riley, the owner and head roaster of Heavy Water Coffee, join the podcast today to answer listener questions about cycling etiquette. We also dive into the life-changing moments that led them to the Lycra life.
**DONATION EVENT**
This Saturday, Jan 18, 2025, at 9 am, We are organizing a cycling donation event at Heavy Water Coffee. I’ll be donating cycling gear and equipment to those who lost their belongings in the recent Los Angeles fires. It’s open to everyone, whether you lost items to the fires, have extra gear you want to donate, or just want hang out and chat about bikes. Hope to see you there!
GUEST LINKS
Andrew YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@SomethingDFRNT
Andrew Instagram https://www.instagram.com/andrewjackson_/
Andrew Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/5911975
Tim Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mittenoriley/
Tim Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/47644594
Heavy Water Instagram https://www.instagram.com/heavywatercoffee/
Got a question? Follow the podcast’s Instagram stories to call in: https://www.instagram.com/howtodropyourfriends/
00:00 Intro
01:04 Roasting my tool wall
02:00 Something DFRNT / Heavy Water Group Ride
03:56 Mitch’s dog gets kicked out
04:47 Mom vs Dad dynamics
07:44 Is compartmentalizing good or bad?
08:55 Riding up Fargo Street in Los Angeles
11:36 2025 Plans
13:22 Listener Call: Can I phone a friend?
16:34 Becoming comfortable talking to the camera
20:32 Choosing to suffer is a gift?
21:59 What excites you as a bike rider?
23:30 Andrew’s BMX adventures
26:00 Chasing the dragon
26:50 Winning against European Pros in Africa
29:43 Listener Call: Do you wave to other cyclists?
40:40 Do you say “Sucking my wheel?”
43:34 Listener Call: Best bike for beginner?
44:33 How Tim got into cycling
53:58 Tim’s first big ride
59:24 Andrew’s transition from BMX to road
1:02:05 The Doctor said Andrew was never gonna ride again
1:12:47 Turning your hobby into a job
1:20:17 Andrew’s experience in the community
1:25:13 Cycling Court
1:29:43 The Cool Down (Status during LA fires, Donation event)
Chris Johnston (@outdoorbros_), the man with an S-Works box behind him, joins us this week to answer your cycling questions. We help a listener deal with the shame of being dropped by a friend who just started riding, share unqualified opinions on why bike prices are so high, and endure the teasings of GC Performance.
GUEST LINKS
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@outdoorbros_
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/outdoorbros_/
Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/59367
Got a question? Follow the podcast’s Instagram stories to call in: https://www.instagram.com/howtodropyourfriends/
00:00 Intro
00:30 Strava Year in Review
01:53 What do you like about Southern California?
02:54 70 miles before 9 am
04:31 Why are there so many S-Works in Orange County?
05:14 If Chris could not ride Specialized or ENVE...
06:36 SoCal Skateboarding to Road Cycling Pipeline
08:27 How often do you ride gravel?
09:17 Kicking the dogs out of the studio
10:04 Importance of consistent training
13:12 Listener Call: Training for a 200-mile race
16:15 Nutrition tips for long races
18:51 Riding at altitude
22:46 Listener Call: Will bike prices ever go down?
35:35 Road bike w gravel tires or gravel bike w road tires?
37:03 Do MTB tires belong on gravel bikes?
39:17 Listener Call: What if your friend drops you?
46:40 EJ Trains dropped me
50:45 When did you start training?
53:44 Listener Call (NOT GC Performance): Why Specialized?
59:56 Best all-rounder according to GC Performance
1:06:49 2025 event plans
1:07:56 Riding with kids in Yosemite
1:09:41 Cycling Court
1:11:10 Cool Down, YouTuber Invitational?
Andric is new to YouTube and already making some of the best Los Angeles cycling content on the platform (@ShreddyPendergrass). Check his stuff out below. Careful with the oysters.
GUEST LINKS
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@ShreddyPendergrassInstagram https://www.instagram.com/dricthemtb/Instagram (Saturday Social) https://www.instagram.com/saturdaysoc/Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/6304894
Got a question? Follow the podcast’s Instagram stories to call in: https://www.instagram.com/howtodropyourfriends/
Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5YpdeFuDk42xyzvn0APv9M?si=bd4e8954b0df4a34
00:00 Intro
00:38 Learning to edit on YouTube
01:21 Indoor trainer vs winter riding in Los Angeles
02:55 Why do you ride so early in the morning?
05:06 Listener calls
05:32 Listener Call: NBA Team Advice, Suns vs Nuggets
08:45 Listener Call: What does a non-cyclist think of Lycra?
09:18 Listener Call: Best bike for a complete beginner?
11:21 Which bike brand would Jokić ride?
11:57 Mountain biking vs road cycling
14:02 Andric interprets Mitch's mountain bike dreams
14:41 Mitch's upcoming MTB video
15:39 Listener Call: What do you eat during long rides?
21:20 Apparently this is the best mid-ride meal
25:03 Living in NYC
26:42 Growing up in Okinawa, Japan
27:37 How Andric started cycling
28:56 Andric's first road bike (rim brake)
30:15 How Andric got good at YouTube so quickly
31:44 Andric's favorite places to ride in LA
34:31 Why are so many cyclists in LA starting to run?
35:39 Listener Call: Balancing life and cycling
39:15 What's your earliest memory on the bike?
40:04 The future of Andric's YouTube channel
42:51 Panda's Ponies Group Ride in Griffith Park
45:19 Cycling Court
47:19 Cool Down (we have a celebrity listener!)
He designs bikes for Ritte, and he’s got some strong opinions about metal vs carbon bikes. This episode’s expert guest is Elijah Grundel.
GUEST LINKS
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elijahgrundel/
Ritte Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rittecycles/
Ritte Website https://ritte.cc
DISCLAIMER: Mitch is sponsored by Ritte, but this podcast episode was not sponsored by Ritte. No money was exchanged, and no promises were made about the content.
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00:00 Intro
00:34 Listener Call: “Y” Handlebars on the new Colnalgo?
06:58 Choosing a bike as a very tall person
16:31 Cycling on a Formula 1 track
20:29 Elijah’s earliest memory on the bike
22:43 Modern mountain bikes vs 90s and early 2000s
28:46 Elijah’s journey from MTB to road
34:09 Joining Ritte
38:18 Understanding bike geometry as a beginner
40:49 Why bike geometry is always complicated
46:32 Listener Call: How to find a good used bike
54:20 Listener Call: Aluminum vs Steel vs Titanium vs Carbon
1:12:55 Cycling Court
1:13:55 The Cool Down
Get ready for some bold answers to listener call-in questions from Cinematographer, Specialized Ambassador, and Hot Dog Ride founder, Mike Simpson.
GUEST LINKS
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mikesimpsondop/
Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/149252
IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1890690/
Hot Dog Group Ride https://www.strava.com/clubs/Hotdog
Got a question? Follow my Instagram stories to call in https://www.instagram.com/mitchwayneboyer
Edited by Ricardo J. Santana (@ricardo.jsan) https://www.rjsantana.com
00:00 Intro
01:11 Earliest memory on a bike
02:51 LA vs NYC biking
04:02 Mike’s favorite place to ride in LA
07:14 How he got into filmmaking
10:31 Preferring photography over cinematography while riding
13:28 Route building tips
16:19 Call-in question: SRAM vs Shimano
22:03 Call-in question: Worst experience on a bike
26:17 Solo riding safety tips
35:08 The 2nd best place to ride in LA
39:54 The most beautiful descent Mike experienced last year
43:22 Roasting my podcast lighting setup
50:31 Cycling Court: Lightweight vs Aero
57:45 The cool-down
Phil Gaimon uses his deep knowledge of cookies and cycling to answer this week's listener questions on the podcast.
GUEST LINKS
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@worstretirementeverInstagram https://www.instagram.com/philgaimon
Strava https://www.strava.com/pros/6188
Cookie Fondo https://www.philsfondo.com/
WTF https://www.whiskeytangofondo.com/
Seline https://www.instagram.com/selinerestaurant/?hl=en
Got a question? Follow my Instagram stories to call in https://www.instagram.com/mitchwayneboyer
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:16 Do raisins belong in cookies?
03:13 Phil’s cookie origin story
06:13 Earliest memory on a bike
08:35 The most aerodynamic cookie
12:43 Team drama at the World Tour level
21:50 Great British Bake Off
23:26 Balancing training rides and making content
36:36 Phil sells out to Big Oatmeal
38:25 Keeping cycling content creative long-term
41:17 YouTube Call debrief
50:57 Phil Gaimon the runner
55:25 Not-so-rapid rapid-fire questions
Ej's Training Camp visits the podcast to give advice on group ride attire, indoor training, and how to avoid burnout on the bike and as a creator.
GUEST LINKS YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@UCDvIKQseajsYER98pcn46BA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/Ej_trains Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/7495264 Got a question? Follow my Instagram stories to call in https://www.instagram.com/mitchwayneboyer/
00:00 Intro 00:55 What’s harder: Cat 1 or YouTuber? 03:20 NorCal Cycling Editor and Jesse Coyle reaction video 09:27 EJ’s Goals for 2025 14:31 Burnout 20:01 Listener questions 20:27 How do you get new cyclists interested in racing? 27:25 How has cycling affected your life for good and bad? 30:15 What was your first FTP and average speed? 34:48 Aero socks part 1 35:15 How to make indoor riding bearable 38:51 Aero socks part 2 41:27 Training wheels and racing wheels 43:48 EJ’s first bike 45:16 Rapid fire questions 46:38 Would you rather be a climber or a sprinter? 49:11 Feedback and video updates
