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Burning Matches Cycling Podcast

Burning Matches Cycling Podcast

Written by: Kurt Hoffmann
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If you love riding bikes and want to get better Burning Matches cycling podcast gives you tips and insights from the front lines of real riders like you.

My simple goal is to help you enjoy this incredible sport more by riding better and appreciating the sport and spirituality that comes with it.


I am Kurt Hoffmann, a former Cat 2 Junior bike racer who raced for the St. Louis Cycling Club during one of its heydays in the 1980s. Founded in 1887, SLCC is the oldest cycling club in the US.

I returned to bike racing in 2022 for and since January 2023 have ridden for Northern California bike racing team Red Peloton.


"Cycling has always been the greatest outlet for me and became even more important to me as I went through some extremely challenging times in 2024. The cycling community and time spent on my bike were my salvation. I realized how much I love these people and this activity and wanted to explore the stories of my fellow riders who share this love." Kurt Hoffmann


What is Does Burning Matches Mean?

In cycling, "burning matches" means you've put forth an intense effort that zapped a good chunk of your available strength, endurance or other riding capabilities. For a competitive ride, race or just personal effort, we only have so many matches to burn. A critical path to success is managing your matches.


Burning Matches cycling podcast is presented by Alien Feedings, originally started by me as the indie DIY record label for the multiple bands and local music projects I produced in the 1990s.


The full video episodes can be watched on the Burning Matches YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@burning-matches

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Episodes
  • Burning Matches - Even Faster at 40+

    Burning Matches - Even Faster at 40+
    May 7 2026

    Burning Matches Cycling Podcast Ep-19 Duchy Cycling Coaching

    Event Faster at 40+


    Keep it in the Day!


    The Duchy cycing coaches are back with more awesome insights on how riders 40, 50, 60+ (they’re even helping riders 70+) can go faster on their bikes.


    There are some just classic themes from this episode:

    How to Come Back from a Slump

    Abandon the Numbers!

    The Sum Total of All Stresses

    and my favorite:

    Keep it in the Day


    Here’s to all us Busy People Trying to Ride Our Bikes Fast.


    This is Episode 3 of 3 with Duchy Cycling Coaching, a highly recommended coaching company that focuses on cyclists 40+, but younger riders can learn a lot from Duchy.

    https://www.duchycyclecoaching.com


    The Duchy coaches are former European pros and their insights on what helps older riders are extremely valuable.


    Huge thanks to Will Harper, Duchy founder, and Alex Sanković, a Duchy Coach.


    Title and end credit song:

    The North of California by The Guide to Fast Living

    https://open.spotify.com/track/7Ml8DDrduQFbQpeMyympyr


    00:33 Focus on Fueling

    01:53 Nigel’s Story on Fueling Benefits

    04:15 The Duchy Process

    05:10 Eating More on the Bike

    06:00 Fuel Yourself on the Bike

    06:25 We Need Coaches

    07:00 Coming Back from a Slump

    07:13 Abandon the Numbers

    08:48 Keep it in the Day

    09:58 Stop Comparing Yourself

    10:52 Just Go Out and Ride

    12:05 Your Body is Your Temple

    13:07 The Sum Total of All Stresses

    14:35 Busy People Trying to Ride Our Bikes Fast


    Links


    Duchy Coaching Website

    https://www.duchycyclecoaching.com


    Duchy on Instagram

    https://www.instagram.com/duchycoaching


    Duchy YouTube Channel

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLOLaqAuYc7GI7y2IQG1YgQ

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    16 mins
  • Burning Matches - Fast at 40, 50, 60+

    Burning Matches - Fast at 40, 50, 60+
    Apr 17 2026

    Burning Matches Cycling Podcast Ep-18 Duchy Cycling Coaching

    Fast at 40, 50, 60+


    This is Episode 2 of 3 with Duchy Cycling Coaching, a highly recommended coaching company that focuses on cyclists 40+, but younger riders can learn a lot from Duchy.

    https://www.duchycyclecoaching.com


    The Duchy coaches are former European pros and their insights on what helps older riders are extremely valuable.


    Huge thanks to Will Harper, Duchy founder, and Alex Sanković, a Duchy Coach.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    16 mins
  • Burning Matches - Duchy Cycling Coaching - Older Cyclists Need to Train Differently

    Burning Matches - Duchy Cycling Coaching - Older Cyclists Need to Train Differently
    Mar 29 2026

    Burning Matches Cycling Podcast Ep-17 Duchy Cycling Coaching

    Older Cyclists Need to Train Differently


    I’m trying a bit of a new approach with this episode. I’ve got a full hour with the coaches at Duchy Cycling Coaching, but am breaking it up into 3 shorter episodes. This is episode 1 of 3.


    I don’t even remember how I got on the Duchy email list but I am SO happy I did.


    These guys have absolutely game changing advice to help you be a faster cyclist.

    Even more importantly their advice will give you perspectives that will help you take a much healthier approach to your riding and enjoy it more.


    I’ll add that even though their coaching is focused on older riders 40, 50, and 60+, younger riders should pay attention. You can get a lot wrong as a younger rider and still be fast.

    But a lot of these tips could give you a real competitive advantage.


    Huge thanks to Will Harper, Duchy founder, and Alex Sankovic, a Duchy coach.


    Duchy Coaching Website

    https://www.duchycyclecoaching.com



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    23 mins
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