The Big Wheel Coaching Podcast

Bike Maintenance Tips From A Pro To Keep You On The Road & Not At The Shop: BWC EP53

Maintaining your bicycle is likely not the first thing that comes to mind when training, but a well-working bike is most certainly key to a great workout! What's more, bike shops are swamped with repairs, meaning if your bike goes down, you might have to miss multiple training rides while you wait for a fix. That's why we asked Shimano Pro Mechanic, Justin Dillon for some his very best tips to keep your bike running properly. This way you can enjoy your bike more and have more high-quality training sessions! **************************************************************************************************************** Check out these great deals that are exclusive for Big Wheel Coaching Athletes/Podcast listeners! 1- Velo makes industry-leading saddles for all types of riding, use promo code 2v67tf3q at https://velosaddles.us/ [https://velosaddles.us/] 2- GQ-6 makes some of the best hydration mixes in the business! Use promo code 40offGQ62019 at https://www.gq-6.com/ [https://www.gq-6.com/] for a great deal on good stuff! 3- SNAAK Bar is handmade nutrition crafted by a Registered Dietician and passionate cyclist, use promo code BWC20 at https://www.snaakbar.com/shop [https://www.snaakbar.com/shop] for some great ride food! 4- Xpedo pedals are some of the lightest, stiffest, and highest quality in the industry, use promo code 2M7Y5FVG at https://xpedo.com/product-category/pedals/ [https://xpedo.com/product-category/pedals/] 5- For nearly 100-years IRC has been dedicated to blending performance with durability, Use promo code at bigwheel20 at https://puregravel.com/collections/all [https://puregravel.com/collections/all] 6- Amp Human PR Lotion helps you train harder and recover faster! Use promo code: BWCIsAmplified at https://amphuman.com/pages/collection-shop-all [https://amphuman.com/pages/collection-shop-all] 7- Backmate recovery tools are made to help you maximize your post-ride recovery! Use promo code BIGWHEELCOACHING20 at https://mybackmate.com/collections/all [https://mybackmate.com/collections/all] for a great deal. Finally, if you are in need of purpose-built and highly functional cycling gear check out the BWC collection of Pedal Industries gear including the incredible Race Day Bag! https://pedalindustries.com/collections/big-wheel-coaching [https://pedalindustries.com/collections/big-wheel-coaching] We hope you enjoy this episode of the BWC podcast and it helps you train through these challenging times! #TrainYourPotential Until Next Time, Be Safe, Train Hard, & Have Fun! -Brian and Joy McCulloch Big Wheel Coaching, Inc.

Understanding Intrinsic & Extrinsic Motivation To Keep Your Training Productive In A Pandemic: BWC EP52

Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation are often thought to exist in a Yin and Yang relationship. One is zen-like motivation and the other is about getting results, but the reality is that it is far more complex than that. Considering the Covid-19 Pandemic has cancelled an entire season of cycling events, an Athlete is justified to ask, why am I training? Or, What is all this suffering for? Both questions are very useful and need to be explored in order to continue training effectively in this challenging time. In order to fully explore the topic of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation we consulted Certified Mental Skills Coach and Author, Carrie Cheadle to get her insight on how Athletes can use both types of motivation to keep you moving forward in these challenging times. **************************************************************************************************************** Check out these great deals that are exclusive for Big Wheel Coaching Athletes/Podcast listeners! 1- Velo makes industry-leading saddles for all types of riding, use promo code 2v67tf3q at https://velosaddles.us/ [https://velosaddles.us/] 2- GQ-6 makes some of the best hydration mixes in the business! Use promo code 40offGQ62019 at https://www.gq-6.com/ [https://www.gq-6.com/] for a great deal on good stuff! 3- SNAAK Bar is handmade nutrition crafted by a Registered Dietician and passionate cyclist, use promo code BWC20 at https://www.snaakbar.com/shop [https://www.snaakbar.com/shop] for some great ride food! 4- Xpedo pedals are some of the lightest, stiffest, and highest quality in the industry, use promo code 2M7Y5FVG at https://xpedo.com/product-category/pedals/ [https://xpedo.com/product-category/pedals/] 5- For nearly 100-years IRC has been dedicated to blending performance with durability, Use promo code at bigwheel20 at https://puregravel.com/collections/all [https://puregravel.com/collections/all]6- Amp Human PR Lotion helps you train harder and recover faster! Use promo code: BWCIsAmplified at https://amphuman.com/pages/collection-shop-all [https://amphuman.com/pages/collection-shop-all] 7- Backmate recovery tools are made to help you maximize your post-ride recovery! Use promo code BIGWHEELCOACHING20 at https://mybackmate.com/collections/all [https://mybackmate.com/collections/all] for a great deal. Finally, if you are in need of purpose-built and highly functional cycling gear check out the BWC collection of Pedal Industries gear including the incredible Race Day Bag! https://pedalindustries.com/collections/big-wheel-coaching [https://pedalindustries.com/collections/big-wheel-coaching] We hope you enjoy this episode of the BWC podcast and it helps you train through these challenging times! #TrainYourPotential Until Next Time, Be Safe, Train Hard, & Have Fun! -Brian and Joy McCulloch Big Wheel Coaching, Inc.

Scratch The Itch: ZWIFT Racing & Training w/vJMSR Champ Jordan Cheyne EP51

July is simply not the same without the Tour de France and world class bike racing to watch... Thankfully, with ZWIFT there is a platform where cyclists from around the world can gather to test themselves and "scratch the racing itch", so to speak. Just as real-world events require course study and experience, ZWIFT has it's own nuances that must be learned in order to be successful. That is why we interviewed Elevate-Webiplex Pro Cycling's Jordan Cheyne who recently won the virtual edition of the Joe Martin Stage Race, a ruthlessly tough 3-stage virtual event on ZWIFT that paid homage to one of the oldest events on the domestic pro racing calendar to talk all things ZWIFT. In the interview Jordan covers ZWIFT'ing tips and tricks that will help newbies and experienced riders alike get better results (and better fitness!) from their online racing efforts. Enjoy! **************************************************************************************************************** Check out these great deals that are exclusive for Big Wheel Coaching Athletes/Podcast listeners! 1- Velo makes industry-leading saddles for all types of riding, use promo code 2v67tf3q at https://velosaddles.us/ [https://velosaddles.us/] 2- GQ-6 makes some of the best hydration mixes in the business! Use promo code 40offGQ62019 at https://www.gq-6.com/ [https://www.gq-6.com/] for a great deal on good stuff! 3- SNAAK Bar is handmade nutrition crafted by a Registered Dietician and passionate cyclist, use promo code BWC20 at https://www.snaakbar.com/shop [https://www.snaakbar.com/shop] for some great ride food! 4- Xpedo pedals are some of the lightest, stiffest, and highest quality in the industry, use promo code 2M7Y5FVG at https://xpedo.com/product-category/pedals/ [https://xpedo.com/product-category/pedals/]5- For nearly 100-years IRC has been dedicated to blending performance with durability, Use promo code at bigwheel20 at https://puregravel.com/collections/all [https://puregravel.com/collections/all] 6- Backmate recovery tools are made to help you maximize your post-ride recovery! Use promo code BIGWHEELCOACHING20 at https://mybackmate.com/collections/all [https://mybackmate.com/collections/all] for a great deal. Finally, if you are in need of purpose-built and highly functional cycling gear check out the BWC collection of Pedal Industries gear including the incredible Race Day Bag! https://pedalindustries.com/collections/big-wheel-coaching [https://pedalindustries.com/collections/big-wheel-coaching] We hope you enjoy this episode of the BWC podcast and it helps you make 2020 your best cycling season yet! #TrainYourPotential Until Next Time, Be Safe, Train Hard, & Have Fun! -Brian and Joy McCulloch Big Wheel Coaching, Inc.

A Community Initiative That Needs Our Support: Meet Kimberly Calvin Of The Akoma Unity Center

As parents, Coaches, and two people that want to see the next generation of young people grow up to achieve all they are capable of, we are dedicating this episode of the BWC podcast to the incredible work done at the Akoma Unity Center in San Bernardino... And inviting you to help us with our fundraising efforts to support Akoma as they grapple with the additional costs of re-opening their program to their Scholars in the COVD-19 age: https://bigwheelcoaching.givingfuel.com/akoma-unity-center-reopening-fundraiser [https://bigwheelcoaching.givingfuel.com/akoma-unity-center-reopening-fundraiser] https://bigwheelcoaching.givingfuel.com/akoma-unity-center-reopening-fundraiser Each of us has been touched by the recent unrest in our local communities in unique ways. As Coaches, we would like to help make an impact on an individual level and see young-people in our community thrive. We know that is important to you too, and want you to be a part of our fundraising effort. The Akoma Unity Center Mission: "We are Akoma – the heart – the physical manifestation of perfect love. Therefore, we love ourselves, for self-love is the prerequisite for being fully human. It gives us the power to transform ourselves, our families, and our communities. It demands excellence from us, others, and our environment. It causes us to honor our elders and ancestors and to sacrifice for our children. We have no limits. Love has no limits. Akoma has no limits. We are Akoma! We have heart! To learn more about the Akoma Unity Center listen to the podcast with Coach Joy interviewing founder Kimberly Calvin or visit their website: http://akomaunitycenter.org/# [http://akomaunitycenter.org/#] **************************************************************************************************************** Check out these great deals that are exclusive for Big Wheel Coaching Athletes/Podcast listeners! 1- The Nutrition Mechanic Endurance Nutrition Primer, use the promo code BIGWHEEL at: https://nutritionmechanic.com/endurance-primer-program [https://nutritionmechanic.com/endurance-primer-program] to get 50% off 2- GQ-6 makes some of the best hydration mixes in the business! Use promo code 40offGQ62019 at https://www.gq-6.com/ [https://www.gq-6.com/] for a great deal on good stuff! 3- Backmate recovery tools are made to help you maximize your post-ride recovery! Use promo code BIGWHEELCOACHING20 at https://mybackmate.com/collections/all [https://mybackmate.com/collections/all] for a great deal. 4- SNAAK Bar is handmade nutrition crafted by a Registered Dietician and passionate cyclist, use promo code BWC20 at https://www.snaakbar.com/shop [https://www.snaakbar.com/shop] for some great ride food! 5- Xpedo pedals are some of the lightest, stiffest, and highest quality in the industry, use promo code 2M7Y5FVG at https://xpedo.com/product-category/pedals/ [https://xpedo.com/product-category/pedals/]6- Velo makes industry-leading saddles for all types of riding, use promo code 2v67tf3q at https://velosaddles.us/ [https://velosaddles.us/] We hope you enjoy this episode of the BWC podcast and it helps you make 2020 your best cycling season yet! #TrainYourPotential Until Next Time, Be Safe, Train Hard, & Have Fun! -Brian and Joy McCulloch Big Wheel Coaching, Inc.

Gaining Power & Speed: How Posture & Bike Fit Can Make You Faster!

**New Episode & Flash SALE On BWC Summer Edition Kits** Efficiency of power transfer and economy of effort are two important concepts that all cyclists should be more familiar with. Efficiency of power transfer relates to how much power is lost through the process of pedaling. This is where wasted motion robs wattage that should propel you forward. Economy of effort in cycling is all about producing maximum speed for minimum effort. And a proper bike fit is a relatively inexpensive way to maximize both! In this episode of the podcast we interview Andrew Bosco of Bosco Bike Fits to talk posture, efficiency, and economy for cyclists of all levels and abilities. Note: The sound quality of this episode has been compromised, we have done our very best to engineer and edit it, but it is not perfect. We apologize in advance for any frustration this causes! ****************************************************************************************************************************************************************** Check out these great deals that are exclusive for Big Wheel Coaching Athletes/Podcast listeners! **Special Summer Edition White VR7 Cycling Kit/FLASH SALE** https://vr7.com/shop/ols/products/big-wheel-coaching-mens-pro-cycling-kit-summer-white [https://vr7.com/shop/ols/products/big-wheel-coaching-mens-pro-cycling-kit-summer-white] Full kit $200.00/ETA Mid-July/Order MUST Be in by Sunday 6/14 (this weekend!) Check out the Nutrition Mechanic Endurance Nutrition Primer, use the promo code BIGWHEEL at: https://nutritionmechanic.com/endurance-primer-program [https://nutritionmechanic.com/endurance-primer-program] to get 50% off GQ-6 makes some of the best hydration mixes in the business and we think you will love it too! Use the promo code 40offGQ62019 at https://www.gq-6.com/ [https://www.gq-6.com/] for a great deal on good stuff! Backmate recovery tools are made to help you get more out of your training by maximizing your post-ride recovery! Use promo code BIGWHEELCOACHING20 at https://mybackmate.com/collections/all [https://mybackmate.com/collections/all] for a great deal on excellent recovery products! SNAAK Bar is handmade nutrition crafted by a Registered Dietician and passionate cyclist to ensure you have the best nutrition possible for your activities. BWC Athletes and podcast listeners get a discount when they use promo code BWC20 at https://www.snaakbar.com/shop [https://www.snaakbar.com/shop] Xpedo pedals are some of the lightest, stiffest, and highest quality in the industry. Known for their unique styling and attention to detail, these pedals should be on all your bikes! BWC Athletes and podcast listeners get a discount when they use promo code 2M7Y5FVG at https://xpedo.com/product-category/pedals/ [https://xpedo.com/product-category/pedals/] Finally, if you are in need of purpose-built and highly functional cycling gear check out the BWC collection of Pedal Industries gear including the incredible Race Day Bag! https://pedalindustries.com/collections/big-wheel-coaching [https://pedalindustries.com/collections/big-wheel-coaching] We hope you enjoy this episode of the BWC podcast and it helps you make 2020 your best cycling season yet! #TrainYourPotential Until Next Time, Be Safe, Train Hard, & Have Fun! -Brian and Joy McCulloch Big Wheel Coaching, Inc.