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Marginal Gains Cycling Podcast, Presented by Silca

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Jun 1, 2022 • 55min

Dan Bigham: Aerodynamics Guru

Dan Bigham, a performance engineer for Team Ineos and holder of the British hour record, dives deep into the world of aerodynamics in cycling. He discusses the innovative journey from motorsport to cycling, emphasizing the importance of data analysis and strategy. The conversation touches on how a low-budget team successfully challenged richer rivals through creativity and teamwork. Bigham also shares insights on breaking barriers in endurance cycling and the vital role of mental preparation in achieving record-breaking performances.
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May 18, 2022 • 49min

Aerometers: CDA Testing for the Masses?

What if CDA measuring were brought to the masses via some sort of attachable device? Michael Liberzon—an engineer and triathlete coach—has field tested an aerometer and researched several others. In this episode, we talk with Michael to get an overview of where we are with aerometers and whether real-time CDA will ever become a thing.
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May 4, 2022 • 58min

Cycling Icon Tom Ritchey

Putting 50 years of Tom Ritchey's history and knowledge would be nearly impossible, so for this conversation, we focus on some of Tom’s game-changing ideas and innovations, as well as how he got there. You’ll also hear some great stories, a little family history, and how this pioneer's ethos turned into one of the world's most-respected bike brands.
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Apr 21, 2022 • 42min

Talking with 4Km Record-Holder Ashton Lambie

Hopefully you've seen Ashton’s gutsy world record effort and his killer performance for the rainbow jersey. Now Josh gets the inside scoop on what it took to succeed at both, even as his partner is working on going to outer space.
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Apr 4, 2022 • 46min

Handmade in Namibia: An Interview with Dan Craven

If you're looking for something to make you feel good about something happening in the world right now, you have found the right episode. Josh talks with Dan Craven — Olympian and owner of Onguza Bikes (onguza.com): beautiful steel bikes, handmade in Namibia and shipping across the world. This is an inspiring episode of Marginal Gains you will not want to miss.
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Mar 25, 2022 • 56min

AJA 23: Tubeless Sealant Deep-Dive

Silca has a new tubeless tire sealant out, and Hottie and Fatty have some questions about it. A whole hour's-worth of questions, in fact. From the recycling aspect of it to setup strategies to keeping carbon fiber from clogging your valve stem, this is the episode that shows what happens when Josh starts thinking about plugging up holes.
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Mar 11, 2022 • 1h 10min

Andy Hampsten Part 2: Giro d' Italia, Eddy Merckx, and Bike Touring

Part 2 of our chat with Andy Hampsten picks up right where we left off in part 1: With Hampsten in the Maglia Rosa. Andy finishes this incredible story, and from there we get into a wide range of topics with this iconic cyclist: Cinghiale Tours, Titanium bikes, Eddy Merckx, "Huffy" bikes, and much more. Don't miss this issue of Marginal Gains!
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Feb 22, 2022 • 58min

Amity Rockwell and Marginal Gains

Amity Rockwell is not afraid to speak her mind, which makes for a fast, fun, and thoughtful conversation with this Unbound champ. We talk diversity, equity, social media and most recently, plans for a Gravel Hall of Fame. You will not want to miss this episode!  
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Feb 10, 2022 • 52min

Bike Club NFT

The Bike club has been operating under the same model for years -- decades. Bike Club NFT seeks to change that by turning memberships into digital assets. Some things under the old model are still true but as Josh finds out, Bike Club NFT has some new twists too.
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Jan 10, 2022 • 1h 9min

Andy Hampsten and Marginal Gains

Possibly the nicest living cycling legend, the one and only Andy Hampsten joins Josh to talk both about the early days of his career and to give an account of what is easily one of the most extraordinary performances ever in cycling: Andy's unbelievable day on the Gavia in the 1988 Giro D' Italia.

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