In this episode we talk to Priority Bicycle owner Connor Swegle. Connor and his partner Dave Weiner are both from the Bay Area. In pretty short order they have gone from a Kickstarter concept to a full blown bike brand. Connor shares how he met his now business partner in college and how they set out with pretty modest goals initially. I really enjoyed this conversation and hope you do as well.

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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
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https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
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Greater Movement is something that we should all be striving for. My guest this week Amanda Gullo was introduced to physical therapy and stretching at a very young age due to a car accident and has now built a business around improving mobility and wellness for others thru proper stretching and training. In this episode we find out how she got her start in the industry and some of the options that are available at her wellness center. Amanda gives us some pre and post ride stretch ideas. I know as I continue to get older, I find myself doing more stretching in general and it has significantly helped me both on and off the bike. Give this one a listen and if you are in the Bay Area maybe stop by her studio for a session.

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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
License code: XHVEWTI3ELIY5T8M

It's hard to believe we have put out 200 episodes of the Cycle Jerks Podcast. Looking back when we started this thing I had no idea how long or even what it may become. It's been a great ride and hopefully we've got another 200 more in the making. It was great getting Dave and Chris back in today to discuss some of our more memorable moments that we have shared over the past year or so. Of course, we also derailed a bit and went on a few tangents. Good times and thank you all so much for all of your support of the podcast. We've got an ever-growing community and want to keep bringing you content you enjoy. If you would like to support what we do beyond listening, we do have an additional option at cyclejerkspodcast@buzzsprout.com and click on the support tab in the upper right for options. Any and all contributions are very much appreciated.

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Thanks for listening and following along with our podcasts. We are available on all streaming platforms and most recently we have started uploading episodes to Youtube. If you like what we are doing please leave a comment or a positive review, additionally you can become a subscriber at cylejerkspodcast.buzzsprout.com. We would love to hear from you! Please send all show or guest suggestions to cyclejerkspodcast2023@gmail.com
Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
License code: XHVEWTI3ELIY5T8M

Krista Halling is a veterinary surgeon and creator of Dogpacking.com. I know this is not our typical cycling specific content but so many of us have our fury trusted companions that we would love to integrate more into our active lifestyle. Krista has so many helpful insights on how to properly get your dog out on adventures with you. I don't know if you have ever tried to take your dog on a ride with you but there are so many challenges, and it can be discouraging when you first start. Give this one a listen and as always let me know what you think. For more info be sure to check out dogpacking.com as well as Krista's IG page dogpacking_com for inspiration and science back tips to bond with your dog.

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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
License code: XHVEWTI3ELIY5T8M

Jessica and her husband Joel are a power couple when it comes to Ultra Cycling. They both ride epic Ultra events together and in some instances separately. This is somewhat unusual in the Ultra space as we discussed on the podcast. Many couples have one athlete while the spouse will take on the support role. Jessica and Joel just returned from the 24 hours in the Canyon Race at Palo Duro Canyon near Armadillo Texas. This is a pretty unique event as it offers both road and off road options. Jessica opted for the off road as that is her first option and Joel went for the road race. They both had exceptional efforts with Jessica getting the overall win and setting a new course record time for women and Joel with a first place finish in his category a strong 6th place overall. You can get the full details of this race as well as past and future events by visiting their blogspot site. @nankmancycling.blogspot.com

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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
License code: XHVEWTI3ELIY5T8M

Kevin is someone that I have been trying to get on for some time. He grew up working at the retailer Bike N Hike in Albany. He eventually became a manager and then a part owner at the tender age of 25. He later went on to open more locations and when he decided to shut it down he owned 4 Bike N Hike locations outright and even some real estate. Tough local market conditions forced the closure of the business in 2016. This as you might imagine was a very tough decision. The reason I wanted to get Kevin on is because of his business acumen. He was a mentor to many over the years with his detailed approach to business. Even in retirement he is still assisting retailers. Kevin is one of the many great people in this industry. I hope you enjoy his journey as much as I did. My apologies, about mid way into this I had some technical difficulties with my mic but quickly got it resolved.

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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
License code: XHVEWTI3ELIY5T8M

This week I'm joined initially by 3 of the Enjoy Cycling Team Vince Murdock, Jeremy Ferguson, and Scotty Ostrander, and later in the podcast Nick Spano joins us. We all just recently returned from competing in the Unbound Gravel Event in Emporia Kansas presented by Lifetime. This is a first-class event on every level! join us as we break down our individual experiences on this epic event. Heads up we let the F bombs fly on this episode so not for the younger audiences.

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Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
License code: XHVEWTI3ELIY5T8M

Join me as I welcome Dan Hughes, Gravel racing Hall of Famer and the only 4 time winner of the prestigious Unbound Gravel Race, well actually 5 time if you count the time on the tandem! Dan shares his insights on what it takes to tackle some of the toughest ultra events in the world from Unbound to the Trans Iowa. We touch on some of his career highlights, his life growing up in the bike business and ultimate ownership of Sunflower Outdoor and Bike shop, as well as his fitting wedding proposal to his wife Paulina. Getting Dan to share how much of a bad ass he is was pretty tough as Dan is an incredibly humble guy, but a humble guy that is a beast of a competitor and that combination has really served him in his racing career and in his life. Whether you are a seasoned gravel enthusiast or just starting out, Dan's expertise and enthusiasm will leave you inspired to hit the trails and maybe take on a big challenge. With my first Unbound experience coming up next week I thought it would be fitting to have Dan join me and share some of his insights. Dan's racing career is on pause for now as he has a new role as a photographer and content producer for Lifetime events, So he will still be very much involved with Unbound as he captures the race in pictures. Hope you enjoy this one as much as I did.

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Thanks for listening and following along with our podcasts. We are available on all streaming platforms and most recently we have started uploading episodes to Youtube. If you like what we are doing please leave a comment or a positive review, additionally you can become a subscriber at cylejerkspodcast.buzzsprout.com. We would love to hear from you! Please send all show or guest suggestions to cyclejerkspodcast2023@gmail.com
Episodes 1-129 feature intro and Outro music from Beau Grants band Ranchero..
Intro/Outro music from Episode 130 on is from the creative group "All Good Folks Music" and the voiceover is Dave, Mike and Madison.
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/jump-around
License code: XHVEWTI3ELIY5T8M