Stoke Podcast

The Mountain Cog Podcast and I collaborated to bring both of our audiences a conversation that will hook your attention. On this episode I got the opportunity to tell my story about transitioning towards professional racing, my background on extreme sports and my experience being a new father. It was super fun talking to Josh and Mike about how they started the Mountain Cog Podcast. They have a un...

Martin is one of the most genuine people I have had the honor of knowing. Martin's story is so cool and unique. Martin is a professional ultra endurance cyclist who rides all of the bikes. In this episode Martin explains his background, and how the bike can teach us to be better humans, how to grow the love of cycling and his goals for the future. When it comes to finding STOKE, Martin is STOKE. T...

Devon Pia is one of the most authentic humans I’ve met. He is real when it comes to expressing his emotions and his life story. In this episode we talk about his journey and how it led him to the bike shop, as the universe intended it to be. Throughout his life he talks about how he meets certain people that changed his direction for the better and are still very significant people in his life to...

Kait Boyle is more than an ambassador for the sport of cycling, she is an ambassador for all things adventure. From setting long FKTs to being a 24-hour world champion, Kait tells us how she has shifted her mindset toward the future of her career. On Christmas, Eve Kait was in a devastating car crash shattering her pelvis and other bones. While in the seat shortly after impact, she couldn't feel h...

Vic Johnson is a Nutritionist who works with high level outdoor athletes. Vic works with his athletes by incorporating and working with a plant-based approach. Vic and I dive into the benefits of eating more plants and how you can feel better during workouts and recover faster. Vic also gave some helpful advise for people who are struggling to find the right food to eat during activities. Nutritio...

Gosse Van Der Meer has been a professional cyclist for over 10 years with a lot of experience. In this episode we dive into his training and mindset for Cape Epic: 8 days of racing, 658km (409 miles), and 15775m (49,000 ft) climbing. From getting to know Gosse, he is energetic, funny, and compassionate. Throughout the last two weeks, I have gotten to know this Gosse. He is humble, funny and always...

On this episode, we meet the man behind the scenes. I talk a lot about my experiences with the bike, and how I got on two wheels. This episode really only skimmed the surface, so I will have to go into more depth on my past with Psychology, Yoga, and my spiritual journey in general because they are an integral part of my "why". Enjoy todays episode, and please give me feed back.  Pedal Papago...

Brian is a Flagstaff local who found the bike in 2015. Brian tells his story, from the struggles of first starting out, biking across the country or doing Snow Bowl road a crazy amount of times. This man gets off work at 11pm and decides to do a 200+ mile adventure into the darkness on his bike. He loves seeking something bigger than his own on two wheels, and I’m so honored to have heard his stor...

Ezra is a professional ultra endurance cyclist who lives for new adventures. From small ultra races in Arizona, to the Tour Divide, he is determined to be the best racer out there. Ezra is a Type 1 diabetic so he explains how he manages to race ultra distances while managing his blood sugar and insulin. In today’s episode Ezra tells us stories of his hardest day/ days on the bike from crazy halluc...

Justin is a professional mountain bike racer who finds stoke in all things life. In today's episode, Justin explains how a full-throttle lifestyle needs to be directed in a healthy and fulfilling way; or the "throttle" might find other sources of fun. We all have our vice, and Justin explains his journey with substances, talks about how the bike is a spiritual vehicle, and we also dive into his ne...

Sarah Swallow is a professional ultra endurance bike packer who is dedicated to being an advocate for the sport. Through all of the things Sarah puts on her plate, she still finds time to create amazing routes, coordinate events, and write amazing stories about her adventures. In this episode, she dove into how she found the bike, her introduction into bike packing, and how her career as a pro cyc...

Zac is a bicycle lover. He strives to push his limits each and every time he sets out for an adventure.  We dive into his EPIC 170 mile ride through the high deserts of Arizona. Zac explains that every time he has been on a big adventure, it usually represents a new turning point in his life, like turning the the page into a new chapter of life. We discuss how the bike can be a vehicle to und...

Chase Edwards is the AZT 800 winner in 2021 who battled the Covid pandemic like no one else. As the pandemic was forcing society inside, Chase was battling a misdiagnosed adderall-induced psychosis which forced her to lock herself inside. The AZT 800 race was her way of finding peace with her trauma. After preparing for only two months, when normally a race like this would take at least 8 months o...

Preston Cates is a Professional Ultra runner for Nike who's Stoke is high. He isn't only an amazing athlete, but he is a person who strives for happiness. His story is one to hear. He pumps up volunteers at aid stations, raises money for his friends in need, and continues to bring people together through sport. There is something to learn about Ultra's, something greater than just fitness alone. M...

Kyle Trudeau is one of the best cyclists in the country when it comes to Marathon Mountain Biking. In this episode, we talk about what it takes to compete at such a high level. Kyle's discipline expands outside his training on the bike. His habits off the bike could arguably be what sets him apart from his competitors. I'm so honored to hear his story and have learned how to be a better athlete fr...

I'm super Stoked to welcome Dana Ernst on the first-ever episode of the Podcast. Dana is a math professor at Northern Arizona University who has a passion for adventure. He is a father, husband, and community advocate. Dana recently completed the 250-mile loop around the Verde Valley in Northern Arizona called the Verde Valley Randonnee. This loop has over 22,000 feet of climbing and he did it in...