The Packfiller: Cycling Culture & Comedy

Pat totally helped put the questions together, so don't fall for it. From the "well meaning a-hole" files... Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's better than sitting back and recounting the weekend of suffering, swearing, along with the ranting and raving that goes into a bike race? Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enough with the Merckx versus (insert name here). Well, maybe not. Oh, and Sam won this week! Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Telling Tadej to ease up, and the Packfiller's Opinionated Rules of The Group Ride Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One would think, after 430 episodes, that new characters could not be found, let alone new ways to find ways to create rivalries. Oh... welcome to The Packfiller and all of our ways to keep going. Oh, and David has an issue with seams that we all just deal with. Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bike racing versus bike riding with "friends" that want to hurt you. What's the difference? Pink update, as well as an almost full night of segments. OH, and a full recap of Sam's race... without Sam. Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Time to rethink... Grand tour season is here, along with some actual off road appreciation, even with Paul here. Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heads up. Around 27:00 in, you may hear a sound from Paul that can only be explained as "a test of your sound system/headphones"... You've been warned. Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight focuses on the Ardennes, varying ages of bike racers, shoes and saddles, and when to notice that saddle sore ain't going away-y-y-y... Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After two weeks off, Holy Week is the least of our topics. Buckle up, buttercup. Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The best week has arrived. Place your bets, or just trust us. Flanders and Roubaix, along with segments galore, which all seem to cover the butt, in some way or another. Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should we hug it out, or race like gladiators? Can't we have both? Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A tough pill to swallow... might need some PHYSICAL therapy. Is there an American wave on the horizon? Is the first half of MSR really boring? Did David quit bike racing? All this and so much more on tonight's Packfiller Podcast. Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yes. We talked about the helmet. BUT, we also talk about all of the other issues with aerodynamics that can obsess, break the bank, and potentially grow or destroy the sport of cycling. Plus, you get to know who has unfortunate nicknames. Who needs bifocal cycling glasses? Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

V LAB and the new dominance, along with the beauty of the New Classic of Strade Bianche. Paul recalls wool kits, and Jackson finds ways to dress without breaking the bank. Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are we better off? The industry is suffering, but events are returning. Who is to blame, and who is to credit? The OG's of The Packfiller attempt to tackle the issue of where cycling went wrong, and where it is headed. Oh, and how to build the perfect bike. Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should cycling change? Are there romantic ways to be a cyclist? Is my 'roid gonna ruin my season? All this and more on this week's Packfiller. Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Those perfect days, perfect friends, perfect times. Or, perhaps they're yet to come. We spend some time getting a bit philosophical (because Pat's back to being Ticker Boy), and save some time to judge the heck out of eyewear. Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On tonight's show, the whole den of Ken's discuss everything a cyclist should be worried about in the off season, with a special focus on the stupidity in helmet design. Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don't panic. They will be back. Wait, perhaps you grow tired of the brotherly bickering... Anyway, the remaining Packfiller get down to fixing bike racing, as well as introducing some new segments for 2024. Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To get better, one must approach the Dark Side... admitting what you do that is, well, a bit messed up. Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since several were not there at year's end, we thought we would see just how detailed things could get. Oh, and The Loogie Seen Round The World. Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rounding out the 2023 year with the highs, lows, and fails with the old guys keeping the Packfiller pillars of strength aloft. Oh, we also look to the future, and Paul makes a BOLD prediction. Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight's episode is kind, gentle, and pure. Just like... nah, never mind. We judge the heck out of the 2024 kits, pick really expensive presents, and judge carbs. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all. Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Does cycling help extend life? Is there a fountain of youth? Is Sam just mean to Pat? All this and more, with an actual doctor chiming in, on this pre pre Christmas special of The Packfiller. Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.