Slow Guy On The Fast Ride

Kristi Mohn built herself an opportunity. A native of Emporia, Kansas, Mohn spent years developing relationships around town. She invested in her community with her time, energy, and intellect. So when the time came to develop a plan to bring more people to the tiny town in eastern Kansas, Mohn looked at the tools she already had. That's a big part of why everyone who discovers gravel bikes k...

Like so many other gravel riders, Amy Charity started her cycling life on the road. The story seems almost templated: Charity discovered bikes, got so good she went pro, then retired and found fun off the pavement. Then Charity took it a step further. She used her professional business skills to start her own race. That happened after she experienced the joy of long gravel rides. More specifically...

Matt Harvey, CEO and co-owner of Enduro Bearings, has been exploring the ins and outs of bearing design since 1996. In that time, Harvey has developed a clear notion of what makes a good bearing. A lot of it comes down to quality materials and a lot of care. Harvey joins host Dan Cavallari on the Slow Guy on the Fast Ride podcast to walk through what makes a good bearing. Of course, the bearing&ap...

Lizard Skins founder Brian Fruit knew how incredible DSP was going to be when he first saw it. This unique polymer felt incredibly soft to the touch, and it offered the grip he was looking for on his own bike. What Fruit didn't know was how big of an impact his Lizard Skins products would have, not only on the cycling industry, but in the sports world at large. Fruit's handlebar tape was...

If you regularly ride knobby tires, you likely know the name Kitsbow. It has become synonymous with premium mountain bike clothing, and for good reason: Kitsbow's clothes offer plenty of function, but they are often so beautiful they border on show pieces. David Billstrom, CEO of Kitsbow, knows the brand is known for premium products. But he also wants us all to know why: Kitsbow's cloth...

Phil Gaimon isn't good at retiring. Or, perhaps he's a bit too good at it. The former pro cyclist pedaled his way through some of the biggest races on top teams at the WorldTour level, but called it quits a few years ago. Problem is, he hasn't quit. Gaimon's YouTube channel chronicles his post-career pursuits, which include KOM-hunting, fun videos with pro cyclists (arm-wrestli...

Eliza Sampey spends a lot of time in the woods alone. And she wants other women to know that they can do it, too. It can be intimidating to head off on adventures alone, but with the right preparation and a little bit of research, Sampey says traveling solo can be safe, fun, and relaxing. After countless backcountry trips, both domestic and international, Sampey has become an expert on solo travel...

Geoff Kabush has a unique perspective on what it means to be a pro cyclist. Not only has his career spanned more than two decades, it has also included three trips to the Olympics — not to mention four different cycling disciplines. Kabush joins host Dan Cavallari on the Slow Guy on the Fast Ride podcast to offer his take on how the job description of a pro cyclist has changed over the years, for...

What does a cyclist body look like?  If you envisioned a rail-thin racer with shaved legs, you're not alone. While that body type tends to garner attention and even celebration in the bike world, most cyclists around the world don't look like that at all. Marley Blonsky has worked hard to normalize all body types on bikes. She calls herself a "Professional Fat Cyclist," a categ...

Professional cyclist Shayna Powless and her fiancé, Buffalo Bills nose tackle Eli Ankou, started the Dreamcatcher Foundation to raise awareness of a pandemic of violence. All throughout the United States, frightening statistics regarding missing and murdered indigenous women continue to get little notice in mainstream media. Powless and Ankou both come from indigenous ancestry, and when they had t...

Cycling media has consolidated drastically in the last few years, which means more and more quality voices have lost their platforms. It's a bold new world for media in general, and cycling media has not been spared; it's up to writers, editors, and publishers to adapt or die. On today's episode of the Slow Guy on the Fast Ride podcast, host Dan Cavallari joins Hong Quan, founder of...

Presca Sportswear  calls itself the first climate-positive sportswear company. We've heard these types of buzzwords before, so perhaps that's a tough sell for consumers. But Presca actually backs it up with a concrete plan for sustainability — baked right into its business model from the start. Presca's CEO Rob Webbon and managing director Guy Whitby join host Dan Cavallari on this...

Bike Club NFT has those now-ubiquitous three letters in its name: NFT. That might be enough to scare many readers off, but don't worry, it's not all as scary as it seems. NFTs seem to have swept into the mainstream overnight, yet the vast majority of us are still pretty unclear on what the heck an NFT is. NFT=non-fungible token. Clear as mud, right? Fortunately, Bike Club NFT's foun...

Both Michael Pryde —  founder of Chapter 2 Bikes in New Zealand — and Mike Yakubowicz — founder of Bridge Bikes in Canada — started bike businesses knowing full well that the big dogs rule the yard. Specialized, Giant, Trek, Cannondale...the big boys take up much of the floor space in bike shops, on the group rides, and in the pro peloton. So why start a bike business at all? What can a small, ups...

Selene Yeager, AKA "The Fit Chick," has written for Bicycling Magazine for decades, has ghost-written several books for athletes, and has made herself an expert on "telling people how to exercise." Her life as been spent pursuing athletic feats and sharing her expertise with those who wish to do the same. When she reached menopause, she realized that, as a woman athlete, there...

Welcome to the very first episode of the Slow Guy on the Fast Ride podcast! Today, host Dan Cavallari heads up to Oregon to chat with the founders of Ottolock: Jake VanderZanden and Jacob Rathe. The Ottolock is a unique beast, unlike any other bike lock on the market. It's handmade in the USA, and that's not even the coolest part of the story. Jake and Jacob give us a history lesson on h...

Gloria Liu's Outside Magazine column recently tackled a topic near and dear to her heart: Her boyfriend, Dan Schwartz (also a writer for Outside Magazine and beyond). Both Gloria and Dan live for the outdoors — bikes, skiing, camping, you name it. That led them to their careers telling stories about the outdoor life, which is an inherently fascinating career. Yet on ski lifts last winter, the...