The Packfiller: Cycling Culture & Comedy

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Not only a survivor of the 2023 mudfest of Unbound Gravel, but also finishing 2nd. Did we mention she is also the North American Editor for Cycling Weekly? Anne Marije Rook on The Packfiller Interviews. Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, we begin with a strange confession from Sam, and proceed to discuss how to handle being a cyclist with actual loved ones who care about our safety. Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The sport has changed. Bikes have changed. Hell, Paul said "the sprit of gravel" at least three times. TALK ABOUT CHANGE!!! Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Still a man down. The Giro is closed, and the discussion of cars versus bikes poises the question of "Does it have to be cars VERSUS bikes?" Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight's show brings the Giro, both past and present, into perspective. Oh, and David can't stop giggling. Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sometimes, it's okay to be an a-hole on the bike. Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight's show takes into account health problems, moving issues, personal schedules, a missing brother, a bike race in Italy, aerodynamic skin (?), eating properly, and plenty of childish references from the old days. Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Packfiller is now the Packfiller Hit Squad (don't take that seriously). Pat's ticker update, a full team race effort, how to race bikes and not be a d-bag, and a full Giro preview. Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wow. What a Classics season. getting to the heart of what it all meant, how to convince others on the beauty of bike racing, judging others (but in a good way), and getting to the bottom of WTF turmeric is used for. Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four out of five panel members live bike racing, but don't necessarily believe it is worth ruining a marriage. Oh, the fifth member probably agrees, but isn't here. The Ardennes classics are here, as well as a great talk about balance. Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did Hinault hijack Lemond? Did Fabian motor dope? Did MVDP intentionally crash out Degenkolb?!? Well, we break down the past week of brilliant racing, along with other nut job ideas... Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That's right, two shows in one week. The Packfiller breaks down all of the USACK woes, along with previews of the greatest week of bike racing. Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Okay, we started late. That explains the title of the show. Talk about racing and governing bodies, pet peeves (things that piss us off), and CGM's versus Osgood-Schlatter knees causing problems. Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Almost a full panel tonight, which is technically a sign of the apocalypse. Oh, and Sam paid for a race, and showed up. That's two. Talk about paranoid race directors, the recent and upcoming classics, the justification for keeping (or ditching) Strava, and ask the Waples. Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yep. Back to The Kid, The Grump, and Mr. Inability To Thump in the studio to talk about MSR, glucose monitors, and how to not break the bank and still be a bike racer.  Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready. This one starts before it even starts. Just like the cycling season. From an opening random discussion on, well, nipples, to brilliant racing and our yearly Fashion or Fast critique, this one has everything.    But Sam.  Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A fight with beer, and about beer. Oh, and we talk about bike data, as well as a heck of a lot of racing happening on the very near horizon.  Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The cold weather races are here, and we get to pick away. Also, local races are returning, and a good 8oz Old Fashioned round of "Bartender, I'll have a ______" to dust off the creative brain.  Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

That's right. It is time to talk about it. All of it.  Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get your mind out of the gutter. Racing, the cycling obsession, proper priorities, and Dr. David helps us figure out our heart issues. Plus, a farewell to proper cycling magazines.  Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our birthday show, somewhat belated, a spit take worthy discussion on Chamois cream, ask Dr. David, Quick Tips with Bike Fit Sam, and some definite awkward moments to make all cyclists smile.  Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Getting ready for the rides, races, and fun that is goin to be 2023, with a visit from the Ketone Fairy of Truth. Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Admit it, sometimes we go a bit down the obsession rabbit hole. We all do, so let's talk about it, shall we?  Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time. The new year. You know what you need to do, and the clock is ticking. Physical, mental, equipment, positioning, planning. We do too, so let's discuss.  Sign up for more at Packfiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.