The Super Excellent Not Too Serious Bike That Goes Nowhere Podcast

Kicking things off Sheldon and Meredith had just finished a 45 minute ride - not a duration either typically enjoy, but it was an epic dual ride so they couldn't say no.  Besides Sheldon is paying penance for a few days of butter burgers, cheese curds and beer in Wisconsin. Our guest today is the amazing Sage Figueroa, lead instructor at Echelon UK.  Her story inspires, and her confidenc...

Labor Day has come and gone.  BBQ was had and cookies were baked.  Meredith won a BumpBox!  How cool is that?! Our guest today is an expert on something many of us experience and deal with - especially as we start to get a little older - pain.  We need to note right away.  This show is NOT medical advice.  You should always check with your doctor or care provider any...

Hello Echelots!  Sheldon brings a festive shirt to the Friday recording... after he basically forgot they needed to record this week.  Oops.  Mere was on time so her podcast performance review is saved once again!   Amusement park rides are still fun, but old person anxiety starting to creep in.  But until it takes over - roller coasters! Florian Brennecke is today's...

Meredith and Sheldon take vacations about as far apart in the continental US as is possible.  Sheldon sees Orcas and giant trees, Meredith sees Echelon people and waterfalls!  There was coffee, wine, hiking and fun to be had. Jaime Wilbanks is today's guest and we learn a lot about how she has been through some challenges including shifting her life from Nextflix and couch to rowing/runn...

We kick off today with a little chat about how useless vitamins are.  So.  There's that.  It's still hot as Hades, the rowers lie to us (update: firmware fix seems to fix output!), and Meredith takes a road trip. Our guest today is the incredibly kind and bendy Ryn Tucker!  Ryn is an instructor on the rower, Reflect, Stride, and Fitpass with her "specialty" being yoga where she...

It's hot in Oklahoma, and Meredith describes the misery of having her rower on the 3 season porch (spoiler alert the one of the 3 seasons is apparently NOT summer).  Big news with our 20,000th episode play!  Summer blah's kick in a bit for Sheldon. Today's guest is Michael Browne who instructs on the bike, rower, and fitpass.  He has a great story and the team loves interviewing him...

Sheldon managed to get sick again.  Fun times!  We talk about 4th of July plans and how Meredith took a trip to one of our greatest national treasures, while also managing to not get gored by a bison (which apparently is something other people seem to excel at...). Our guest today is one of the Echelon community's most recognizable and most fun members.  Daphne Palacio, aka SpinDiva...

Sheldon and Meredith take a trip to Chattanooga with a number of the Echelon fam, and to attend the Riverbend festival.  Great fun was had by all and it wasn't hot as all heck, so that's a bonus.  Meredith also got to experience the joy that is Clumpie's ice cream.  Happy Juneteenth to all.  Meredith recommends a book:  400 Souls by Keisha M. Blaine in reference to Junetee...

Sheldon was sick last week so he whines about that for a bit and then Meredith and Sheldon recap the Memorial Day weekend activities.  Happy Pride Month!  If you don't know about the Echelon Rainbow Army - check them out.   Today we have a relatively new instructor that feels like we've known him for ages - Vandon Jones.  We talk about his challenging journey through the world...

We begin this episode with a harrowing tale of bravery, passion, and perseverance.  Through the maelstrom of obstacles and the harsh cruelty of Mother Nature, a hero emerges that the world may never see again! ..... Ok.... maybe that's a slight exaggeration.... but Sheldon did do something he's pretty proud of!  Meredith also has a couple of proud moments of her own with a graduating daughter and...

Sheldon had a birthday!  We had to get a fire permit for the candles on the cake.... Meredith opens with a recap of a chat she had with a few long time Echelon riders that have, let's say "unique" leaderboard names. We jump right in with our guest, the amazing and inspiring Janet Adams.  She gives us the scoop on how fitness became such an important part of who she is and you won't belie...

We kick off today's episode complaining, as usual.  What's up with the false spring?  Meredith of course having excellent weather in Oklahoma.  She loves to spoil Sheldon's complaining.   Easter happened, and Meredith has a hot take on Harry Potter Lego sets. And then  - Sheldon + bib shorts = entertainment for all. About 80% through recording almost 2 hours of materi...

Kicking off the podcast this week with ALLERGIES, trips to estate sales, and the excitement of Easter candy. Today's guest is PhD in Industrial-organizational psychology at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (which is super impressive in itself) and has also represented the U.S. at the Jewish Games in Israel in swimming - like, AWESOME!  We have a great conversation with Alex about kn...

We kick off the episode with a little March Madness talk, then Meredith let's them... well let's basically EVERYONE eat cake, and Sheldon burns out he olfactory bulb with airborne powder from his favorite new drink. The guest today is our FIRST UK Echelon instructor, Demi Patience!  She brings us a great story that includes her winding, and tough journeys through the fitness and modeling worl...

We kick off the episode with Sheldon's journey to ....well, you'll have to listen to find out.  Meredith is winding up her birthday month and heading on a trip of her own as well. We roll right into an interview with our dear friend Julia Baldwin who has been a long time Echelon member and has had to rehab her way through a knee replacement.  We learn about her amazing feats of running a...

Our guest today joins us from the Echelon hot spot of Miami, FL where he is an instructor, as well as owner of his own media company.  We learn a lot about Reed's journey from being a model that traveled the world, to living in a hostel for a while, to his path to Echelon where he has delighted riders with his energy.  Known for his fun and challenging cadence style rides, we had a great...

Some people's idea of fun is a nice evening on the couch with a movie.  Today's guest likes to drive a few hours, sleep in the back of her station wagon, wake up and run 50+ miles, and then drive home.  She is Alison Anderson, she is an endurance athlete, Echelon rider, and all around awesome person.  Meredith and I have a great conversation about discipline and "finding your thing"...

You've heard of "Snakes on a Plane", well today's guest brings you the treadmill of pain!  Ok... terrible "Sam Jackson" jokes aside, we've got the one and only Sam Jackson, Echelon Lead Instructor on this week and she was a delight.  From her days as a Division I distance runner to being told "You'll never run again", we hear her riveting story and her path to being that ball of energy w...

Today we discuss a new topic for us - managing grief.  Our guest today is a mother to an angel.  She shares with us her story of dealing with this tragedy and how fitness and her community helped her through it and gives her strength even to today.  She carries her child with her always and uses that to motivate herself and so many others through her Instagram - @runningtoheal_ &nbs...

Meredith and Sheldon talk their favorite things of 2021 and report back on the listener survey on the topic! We hit favorite equipment, favorite class series and individual classes, as well as best innovations of 2021.  Also, we ask people what their greatest WISH was for 2022 and we get all kinds of answers from the community from technology upgrades, to new equipment, to new clothing and mu...

Note:  While our guest is a medical doctor discussing her experience, the information you hear in this episode is NOT medical advice.  Always consult your personal physician before undertaking in any physical activity program. The holidays are here!  We start out talking about plans, getting "Whammed!" and getting Beats... or is it beets... for a gift. We move into our interview wit...

We start the episode recapping Sheldon's trip to Chattanooga.  The studio experience was magical, the people were fantastic, and the city was a ton of fun!  Sheldon also owes someone a roll of paper towels to help wipe up all of the sweat he pooled when borrowing their bike.  We also introduce the Echelot family to "Whamageddon".  If you know, you know, but if you don't... get...

Today we welcome one of Echelon rider lore and legend.  She joined Echelon as it started its ascent and quickly became a mainstay on the community page .... as well as in the studio itself.  Her journey is one of challenges, decisions, pain, and happiness and she lets us behind the curtain to tell us her path.  Whether you are a veteran rider or new to Echelon, you will find inspira...

Well!  What can we say about today's guest?!  We are honored and excited to interview the CEO of Echelon Fit - the one and only Lou Lentine.  We covered a wide swath of topics from Lou's journey as an entrepreneur, to the early Echelon days, to the exciting future of products, features, and content that lies ahead!  We learn a LOT and it was wonderful to hear and (for us) see t...

Echelon Instructor Shana Saka is our guest today and she brings a great conversation.  We talk about the journey she has had from a place where she was confident and happy but wanting to make a change in her health, to discovering the importance of finding a guide that aligns to your needs and goals. We also discuss her path to being an instructor.  He goal was to make the changes that h...