The Cycling Dads Podcast

WELCOME TO SEASON 2 DADS!! Season 2 will feature more hijinks. More rides. More information and support on how to balance being a dad and a cyclist. Today's guest is Imant Lisovskis! Imant was on the cast for Episode 24 and told us all about how he discovered cycling. He's back to discuss his recent group set purchase which has Devon feeling all sorts of feels. Devon has feelings about the Italian...

Happy Holidays Dads & Friends of Dads! Today's guest is Jacob Beissel! Jacob is a recently crowned Minnesota State Champion of the Cyclocross variety! Furthermore, so is his eldest child! Wild!  Jacob shares with us his secrets to excellence in both fatherhood and cycling in this episode. Devon has some AMAZING lighting. You'll have to trust me on that one. Aaron is real excited to be bac...

Good morning Dads & Friends of Dads! It's been ANOTHER minute, but we're back with some more of your favorite Dad Talk. Devon admits that Aaron was right about something. Aaron is STILL very excited about Zwift! Join us at Lakes & Legends Brewing THIS DECEMBER 3RD for a Cool Dads Cycling Club Happy Hour from 5 to 7 PM. All are invited! Please subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts!

Good morning Dads & Friends of Dads!  Today's guest is Ryan Stambaugh! Ryan is in that beautiful moment we've all enjoyed where everything about cycling is fun, exciting and new. We're excited to get a dose of this enthusiasm as both Devon and Aaron are jaded, old cycling jerks. Ryan talks to us about his weight loss journey, which features cycling extensively. Devon maybe says some dispa...

Good morning Dads & Friends of Dads! It was one of those weekends you wait for all year - crisp and cool and perfect for group rides and house projects. Today's guest is Imant Lisovskis! A local Cyclist, Dad and Attorney! Imant is new to the scene, and the story of how he found a love for cycling is one amazing tale. You'll want to tune in to hear this one, folks. Imant tells us about how he f...

Good EVENING Dads & Friends of Dads! Welcome to our *new* summer posting schedule where we try our darndest to get you a new episode every other week. Here's hoping! Today we get a chance to talk with Mark Halvorson, local incredibly fast dad & super nice member of the Borah Factory Team! Mark just is really nice to talk to. The whole time. Devon tells you all about his recent holiday to a...

Good morning Dads & Friends of Dads! It's been a minute, but we're back with some more of your favorite Dad Talk. Devon starts a GoFundMe for a close friend. Aaron verifies if 'The Norwegian Card' is an actual card that can actually be played. Please subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts!

Good morning Dads & Friends of Dads! Hope your Fourth was filled with charcoal grilling and light beer! Today we get a chance to talk with James Van Sloun, the Race Director for the Minnesota State Championship Road Race p/b The Birchwood Bike and Race Team ! You can learn more by checking out this event here : The Hutchinson Road Race p/b The Birchwood Bike Team . Not only is James a race dir...

Good morning Dads & Friends of Dads! We hope you had an awesome weekend and start of Le Tour! Today we have our very first LISTENER REQUESTED GUEST Marcus Bush! Bush is a Cyclocross Racer, Coach and all around Rad New Dad! Bush goes all East Coast on the Hosts. Devon is REALLY into A/C units. Aaron talks to us about his recent Costco Trip Nightmare! We're pretty pleased with this one, and if y...

Good morning Dads & Friends of Dads! Yesterday was Father's Day and Devon and Aaron got together to answer some of the internets most VEXING cycling questions!  They also update you with their Father's Day celebrations and one very rad CAMEO gift! We'll see you all next Monday with another interview episode! If you enjoy, please subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts!

Good morning Dads & Friends of Dads! After an unexpected vacation week over Memorial Day and some technical difficulties, we're BACK. And we're not the only ones! Levon from Premier Training Systems is back again to help coach Devon through his next big event - a second child! Levon really gets to the heart of the matter on what it takes to keep your cool when number two comes around. (That so...

Good morning Dads & Friends of Dads! Today we have our FIRST Question and Answer episode, and boy is it a doozy. We'll just let the results speak for themselves! Devon does a nickname! Aaron plugs Yuba bikes EXTENSIVELY. (Also, if you're looking for the recipe site Aaron mentioned, here you go! ) If you enjoy, please subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts!

Good morning Dads & Friends of Dads! Today we are firmly in the Aaron camp with a Mr. John 'Robot' Lewis joining us on the cast! John has been a fixture of the cycling industry for many years, including time spent at Seven Cycles (where Aaron met John). Most recently, John has lent his pen to Chris King , The Cycling Independent and Dirt Soul Search . The final two are fantastic additions to t...

Happy Mother's Day! Today we have Matthew Finnesgard, a special education teacher, future SAHD (Stay At Home Dad) & Friend of the Pod! Matt comes on to tell us all about his experience with regarding cycling and its benefits for children who are struggling with ADHD.  Matt is our first guest with his child to join us on the episode AS WELL! PRO Dad move. Devon goes full 90's Father Of The...

Good morning Dads and Friends of Dads! Today we have Chris Gibbs of Crankin To Cure Cancer joining Aaron & Devon on the cast. In May 2017, Chris was diagnosed with Stage III colon cancer. Chris was 45 years old, an avid cyclist, wild land firefighter, professional photographer and family man with a loving wife and two daughters ages 13 and 11. You can imagine how a diagnosis like this would be...

Good morning listeners! This week we have Sean Pease - Promoter, Dad and Good Buddy on the cast! Sean's the former race promoter and spiritual father of the Miesville 56 - a ride we all know and love in the Minnesota community. He's also the man behind Huckleberry Adventure - Never Not Adventuring! That's why we are alive. Believe it. Sean's been a good buddy of both Devon and Aaron for some time,...

Good morning listeners! This week we have Steven Brandes - Coach, Podcaster and Fellow Dad on the cast! Steve has been a full-time endurance coach for over a decade and brings his experience and sharp wit to the episode. He's also the owner of Inside The Big Ring - a Podcast and Coaching Service you should check out today! Steven reveals a deep secret he's kept from Devon. Devon attempts to turn t...

Good morning listeners! This week we have Dan Lind, local gentleman, dad and cyclist! Dan's a member of the Balance Cycling Team and working with the Trail Kids program at Loppet Cycle Works (check them out!) Dan tells us about his work with brands he believes in, including Allied Cycle Works. Devon tries to get you to summer camp. Aaron finally gets to the bottom of the mysterious coffee stop.

This week we have Kris Swarthout from Final K Sporting Services on the cast! Kris brings an insane amount of experience as a coach for Triathlon, race director and of course - bike dad. He's also Devon's Step-Father-Figure and Cycling Dad Coach. If that wasn't enough - you can also check out his podcast - Be Better ! Kris brings all of his experience to bear on the problem of time and fatherhood i...

This is a big one! One of our dream guests, Patrick Lemieux joins Aaron and Devon to talk about sponsorship! He knows a thing or two considering he's married and supports Gold Medalist Gwen Jorgensen! A special guest even pops on the cast at the end, it's a banger folks! Patrick tells us all about his time running MTB tubulars at Chequamegon ! Devon is NOT a fan of nick names. Aaron recalls time s...

Welcome back Dads and Friends of Dads to The Cycling Dads Podcast! This episode we are stoked to have Tobie DePauw of Stewardship Retail , Mordecai Book Building and Ride Spot on the cast to discuss what Stewardship Retail means and how it can improve bike culture as a whole. Tobie breaks down Stewardship Retail and explains how he got his start. Devon shuts down the latest social media company -...

Today we have John Dunn on the cast! John comes to us from Devon's U65 team - Borah Factory Racing - and tells us all about keeping the Balance (capital B). John gets us back on track. Devon tries real hard to make sure we don't have to rebrand this whole thing. Aaron drops some Elder Millennial wisdom.

It's time for our first Bike Shop show and of course it had to be Rich Sherman, head honcho over at NOW Bike and Fitness in St. Paul, MN. Rich comes onto the CDPC to discuss the current state of the bike industry and what it means for your local bike shop. If you haven't noticed (SPOILER) they're a little busy right now. Rich helps set the record straight on eBikes! Devon insists he's really a nic...

The SECOND episode of our special TWO EPISODE WEEK is none other than Levon Kalemkiarian. Levon heads up Premier Training Systems and comes on the Cycling Dads Podcast to set Aaron & Devon straight on getting fit on the bike.  Levon tells us all about his favorite break. Devon tries to start a beef between two teams. Aaron gets to talk about Zwift!

CROSSOVER EPISODE Jason from Blast Beats n' Bicycles interviews Aaron & Devon for a change! Jason becomes our first official non-dad member. Devon reminisces about his days announcing for REDACTED Aaron reveals his SECRET PODCAST