Tour Divide, from Mexico to Canada, with Steven Magellsen

Nutrition and Hydration, with Coach Jeff Welch

Jeff Welch has been racing and coaching for decades, with a strong focus on proper hydration and nutrition. He talks about the various products available, including DIY, alongside some great tips about how to carry them on a ride and consume everything while riding fast.   00:00 Introduction 01:45 Hydration 15:25 Nutrition 20:18 Combo Products (Hydration and Nutrition) 26:39 Tips on How to Carry and Consume Nutrition and Hydration Products 35:53 Recovery 42:25 DIY Options 45:45 Lightning Round // HELPFUL LINKS Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://meremortalsmtb.com/question/ [https://meremortalsmtb.com/question/] Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meremortalsmtb [https://instagram.com/meremortalsmtb] Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/meremortalsmtb [https://facebook.com/meremortalsmtb] Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@meremortalsmtb   [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEvtrxUwHZMZTQ1YDtrqdRg]   // SHARE AND RATE OUR PODCAST Apple Podcasts: https://meremortalsmtb.com/apple [https://meremortalsmtb.com/apple] Spotify:https://meremortalsmtb.com/spotify [https://meremortalsmtb.com/spotify] Amazon Music: https://meremortalsmtb.com/amazon [https://meremortalsmtb.com/amazon] YouTube Music: https://meremortalsmtb.com/youtube [https://meremortalsmtb.com/youtube] Listen Notes: https://meremortalsmtb.com/listen-notes [https://meremortalsmtb.com/listen-notes] RSS: https://meremortalsmtb.com/listen-rss [https://meremortalsmtb.com/listen-rss]

Pro cyclist Cameron Jones talks everything from MTB to winning Garmin Unbound

Professional cyclist Cameron Jones talks about how he got into biking and racing, including setting a course record in winning the 2025 Garmin Unbound race, why he still prefers mountain biking over any other type of riding, and offers some great advice for how newer cyclists can have more fun out on the trail.   00:00 Introduction to Cameron Jones 09:24 Why Cameron Started Biking 18:32 Advice for Newer Riders or Racers 34:35 Winning Garmin Unbound 44:25 More Advice for Newer MTB Racers 46:41 Lightning Round Q&A   // HELPFUL LINKS Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://meremortalsmtb.com/question/ [https://meremortalsmtb.com/question/]Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meremortalsmtb [https://instagram.com/meremortalsmtb]Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/meremortalsmtb [https://facebook.com/meremortalsmtb]Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:  https://youtube.com/@meremortalsmtb   [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEvtrxUwHZMZTQ1YDtrqdRg]   // SHARE AND RATE OUR PODCAST Apple Podcasts: https://meremortalsmtb.com/apple [https://meremortalsmtb.com/apple] Spotify: https://meremortalsmtb.com/spotify [https://meremortalsmtb.com/spotify] Amazon Music: https://meremortalsmtb.com/amazon [https://meremortalsmtb.com/amazon] YouTube Music: https://meremortalsmtb.com/youtube [https://meremortalsmtb.com/youtube] Listen Notes: https://meremortalsmtb.com/listen-notes [https://meremortalsmtb.com/listen-notes] RSS: https://meremortalsmtb.com/listen-rss [https://meremortalsmtb.com/listen-rss]

DIY Bike Repair, with Park Tool's Truman Purdy

Truman Purdy from Park Tool shares his joy for bicycle repair and maintenance, including some excellent tips and tool recommendations, Park Tool's passion for rider education, and a bit of beta on upcoming product announcements alongside a funny story about old products like the toilet paper holder.   00:00 Introduction to Truman Purdy and Park Tool 09:30 Importance of Knowing How to Work on Your Own Bike 17:24 Park Tool's Education Approach 38:28 Why Park Tool Over Other Brands? 42:23 Tools to Bring on Every Ride 50:21 Tools to Have In Your Garage 57:37 Lightning Round Q&A   // HELPFUL LINKS Learn more about Park Tool: https://wwww.parktool.com/ [https://wwww.parktool.com/] Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: ⁠https://meremortalsmtb.com/question/⁠ [https://meremortalsmtb.com/question/] Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/meremortalsmtb⁠ [https://instagram.com/meremortalsmtb] Follow us on Facebook: ⁠https://facebook.com/meremortalsmtb⁠ [https://facebook.com/meremortalsmtb] Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: ⁠https://youtube.com/@meremortalsmtb  ⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEvtrxUwHZMZTQ1YDtrqdRg]   // SHARE AND RATE OUR PODCAST Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://meremortalsmtb.com/apple⁠ [https://meremortalsmtb.com/apple] Spotify: ⁠https://meremortalsmtb.com/spotify⁠ [https://meremortalsmtb.com/spotify] Amazon Music: ⁠https://meremortalsmtb.com/amazon⁠ [https://meremortalsmtb.com/amazon] YouTube Music: ⁠https://meremortalsmtb.com/youtube⁠ [https://meremortalsmtb.com/youtube] Listen Notes: ⁠https://meremortalsmtb.com/listen-notes⁠ [https://meremortalsmtb.com/listen-notes] RSS: ⁠https://meremortalsmtb.com/listen-rss⁠ [https://meremortalsmtb.com/listen-rss]

Tour Divide, from Mexico to Canada, with Steven Magellsen

Stephen Magellsen talks about racing the Tour Divide through the remote terrain of the Rocky Mountains from Mexico to Canada, including why he rode the tour, how he kept the right focus on enjoying the experience, a little bit about his bike gear, and some great advice for newer bikepackers.   00:00 Introduction 11:10 Why Steven Rode the Tour Divide 19:30 Keeping Focused on Enjoying the Experience 21:37 Course Overview 31:44 Steven's Bike Gear 39:49 Riding with the Race Leader 42:42 When the Finish Line is in Sight 49:34 Advice for New Bikepackers   // HELPFUL LINKS Learn more about the Tour Divide: https://tourdivide.org/ [https://tourdivide.org/] Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://meremortalsmtb.com/question/ [https://meremortalsmtb.com/question/] Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meremortalsmtb [https://instagram.com/meremortalsmtb] Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/meremortalsmtb [https://facebook.com/meremortalsmtb] Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:  https://youtube.com/@meremortalsmtb   [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEvtrxUwHZMZTQ1YDtrqdRg]   // SHARE AND RATE OUR PODCAST Apple Podcasts: https://meremortalsmtb.com/apple [https://meremortalsmtb.com/apple]Spotify: https://meremortalsmtb.com/spotify [https://meremortalsmtb.com/spotify]Amazon Music: https://meremortalsmtb.com/amazon [https://meremortalsmtb.com/amazon]YouTube Music: https://meremortalsmtb.com/youtube [https://meremortalsmtb.com/youtube]Listen Notes: https://meremortalsmtb.com/listen-notes [https://meremortalsmtb.com/listen-notes]RSS: https://meremortalsmtb.com/listen-rss [https://meremortalsmtb.com/listen-rss]

Night Riding, with Outbound Lighting's Tom Place

Tom Place from Outbound Lighting talks all things night riding, including why it's so different and fun, what sets Outbound Lighting apart from other bike lights, and a fun story about when Red Bull came calling.   00:00 Introduction to Tom Place and Outbound Lighting 07:14 The Joys of Night Riding 16:37 What Sets Outbound Lighting Apart 26:13 A Unique Warranty Policy 33:14 Night Riding Clothing Recommendations 34:28 The Design and Development Process 44:58 Event Participation and Community Support 49:55 Red Bull Story 55:21 Lightning Round Q&A   // HELPFUL LINKS   Learn more about Outbound Lighting: https://www.outboundlighting.com [https://www.outboundlighting.com/] Have a question for the podcast? Ask here: https://meremortalsmtb.com/question/ [https://meremortalsmtb.com/question/]Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meremortalsmtb [https://instagram.com/meremortalsmtb]Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/meremortalsmtb [https://facebook.com/meremortalsmtb]Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@meremortalsmtb   [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEvtrxUwHZMZTQ1YDtrqdRg]   // SHARE AND RATE OUR PODCAST Apple Podcasts: https://meremortalsmtb.com/apple [https://meremortalsmtb.com/apple]Spotify: https://meremortalsmtb.com/spotify [https://meremortalsmtb.com/spotify]Amazon Music: https://meremortalsmtb.com/amazon [https://meremortalsmtb.com/amazon]YouTube Music: https://meremortalsmtb.com/youtube [https://meremortalsmtb.com/youtube]Listen Notes: https://meremortalsmtb.com/listen-notes [https://meremortalsmtb.com/listen-notes]RSS: https://meremortalsmtb.com/listen-rss [https://meremortalsmtb.com/listen-rss]