ABOUT THIS EPISODE
The crew is back and fully disheveled. Jake, Lance, Ian, and Matt kick things off with backpedals that cover Lance's last-minute solo van trip to El Tour de Scottsdale (3,000 riders, great legs, followed immediately by an emergency root canal), Ian's Michael Myers Memorial Time Trial recap and lessons learned.
Then the classics talk heats up. Milan-San Remo goes to Pogacar by inches over Vanderpoel. Strade Bianche delivers MVP with jaw-dropping numbers (446 watts normalized power for the final 90 minutes of a five-hour race). Flanders and Roubaix are on deck. The crew also breaks down Vingegaard's Giro d'Italia setup and what it could mean for his Tour de France.
A listener from Portland asks about moving up to Cat 3 on the road. The crew gives a real-world answer covering safety, upgrade rules, and why Cat 3 might actually be the sweet spot for most amateur racers.
The back half gets honest and personal. Jake, Lance, and Ian dig into the state of local bike racing, team culture, what it takes to keep amateur cycling alive, and why DCT's 10-year anniversary in 2026 is going to be something sweet.
