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The space between seasons can leave us feeling a little off; low on energy, out of rhythm, or unsure of what we need. The daily battle with clothing, do I go outside or ride inside? Why am I constantly over/under dressed? In Episode 9, we explore shoulder season depression and the emotional shifts that can come with changing seasons. We also look at 5 tips to get through it. It’s a conversation about making room for those feelings, finding small moments of steadiness, and giving ourselves grace through the transition.

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For me, the number is 10,000 miles on the bike in one year.

But what’s your number?

Maybe it's...

🚴 5,000 miles on the bike
🏃 1,000 miles running
🚶 10,000 steps a day
🏋️ 200 strength workouts this year
⏱️ 300 hours of exercise
📅 Working out 250 days this year
🥾 52 hikes - one every week
🏊 100,000 yards in the pool
🚲 Riding your bike 3 days every week
💪 Or simply exercising more consistently than you did last year

The number is different for everyone. The process of getting there is surprisingly similar.

In Episode #8 of Obsessed with Cycling, I use my pursuit of a 10,000-mile cycling year to talk about something much bigger: How do you take a huge fitness goal and actually make it happen?

I share 7 hacks that have helped me chase 10,000 miles; breaking a massive goal into smaller pieces, getting ahead when you can, having backup options when life gets in the way, recognizing that short workouts still count, tracking your progress, turning the numbers into a game, and eventually making the pursuit part of your daily routine.

Because nobody rides 10,000 miles in a day.

Nobody completes 250 workouts in a week.

Nobody walks 3 million steps in a month.

You do today's piece.

Then tomorrow's.

Then the next one.

And eventually something that looked ridiculous at the beginning of the year starts looking possible.

Whatever your goal is, pick your number. Break it down. Track it. Build your life around it. And keep stacking days.

🎙️ Episode #8: “10,000 a Year: 7 Hacks to Help You Reach Your Goals — Whatever They Are”

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Considering getting a laboratory based VO2 Max? Short answer. Go get one! Join Steve for this awesome episode as he gives you all his takeaways from getting this test, what the results mean and the plan to follow after you get it. If you are serious about getting to know your baseline training and really improving, getting this important test is a no-brainer!

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Join Steve for this awesome interview with South Shore cycling leader and community builder Neil Arnold. Neil is a veteran cyclist having completed the PMC (Pan Mass Challenge) multiple times. He has create an incredible community of cyclist on the south shore including the Coastbusters, the Apostles of Rule 5 and the Untold Brewery Cycling Club. His love and enthusiasm for cycling comes through as he tells us his amazing cycling story. Enjoy!

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Join Steve for the awesome episode as we explore how...Weather can make the difference between an unforgettable ride and one you’d rather forget. In this episode, we’re building the ultimate cycling weather plan—from checking conditions before you roll out to making smart decisions when the forecast changes mid-ride. We’ll reveal five essential weather apps every cyclist should know, explain how to use them together, and break down the weather terms that can directly affect your route, comfort, speed, and safety; including wind direction, crosswinds, dew point, radar, “feels like” temperatures and more. Whether you’re heading out for a quick spin, a century ride, or a full-day adventure, this episode will help you read the sky, understand the forecast, and ride with greater confidence. Clip in! We’re about to make you a more weather-ready cyclist!

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What does it take to ride a bicycle up the “Rockpile”?

Join Steve for Episode 4 of Obsessed With Cycling, as he relives every punishing—and unforgettable—mile of the Mount Washington Auto Road Bicycle Hillclimb: 7.62 miles, 4,665 feet of climbing, an average grade near 12%, and a final ramp approaching 22%.

He breaks down the history of this legendary race, the silence after the starting cannon, the exposed road above the tree line, and what it felt like to fight gravity for 90 relentless minutes.

We’ll also dig into the numbers: 235 average watts, a 162 BPM average heart rate, a grinding 64 RPM cadence, and an official finish of 1:30:26—just 26 seconds away from breaking 90 minutes!

What went right? What would I change? And am I crazy enough to return next year?

You already know the answer.

🎧 Episode 4: “Ninety Minutes on the Rockpile—My Mount Washington Race”

An everyday podcast by an everyday rider who just happens to think about cycling…ALL. THE. TIME.

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Join Steve for this awesome interview with avid and dedicated cyclist Josh Lamm. Josh tells his inspiring story of what lit his fire to be a multi-time Pan Mass Challenge (PMC) finisher. He gives some great advice about work/life balance with cycling. Josh is an "all-in" person and you are bound to be excited for your next adventure, cycling or otherwise, after listening!

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Drivers have a serious responsibility to protect cyclists—but let’s be honest: cyclists aren’t always blameless.

In Episode 2 of Obsessed With Cycling, Steve gets candid about nine ways all of us can ride better, regardless of how long we’ve been cycling:

✅ Signal clearly
✅ Take the lane when safety requires it
✅ Go single file when courtesy calls for it
✅ Follow the rules
✅ Make yourself visible
✅ Respect the group ride
✅ Say hello to everyone
✅ Stop treating every driver like the enemy
✅ Choose de-escalation over confrontation

You can demand safer roads while taking responsibility for how you ride. Those ideas don’t conflict—they strengthen each other.

Ride confidently. Ride predictably. Be decent.

And don’t be an asshole.

🎧 Listen to Episode 2 of Obsessed With Cycling now.

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