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Criterium Nation

Rob Kelly

Life lived one corner at a time. On Instagram and BlueSky @criteriumnation

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01:11:15

Potential Featuring Joe Laverick

Criterium Nation ·

2024/07/24

When have we lived up to our potential? A lot of us never really get to answer that question; but rather must deal with the pitfalls life throws in our way. Some of us are lucky, or stubborn enough, to push on beyond those pitfalls and create opportunities for themselves when none present. That is the story of Joe Laverick of Ribble Rebellion. When opportunities did not present themselves at the close of his U23 career Joe set out to make his own, and found a willing partner in Ribble. Together

01:02:43

Coming to America with Cecile Lejeune

Criterium Nation ·

2024/07/09

At a time when many American racers are taking to Europe to race, Cecile has done the opposite. Trading in Mt Ventoux and baguettes for Mt Lemmon and burritos, Cecile is making the bike racing dream work in North America from crits, to UCI podiums to gravel wins. Whether it is for the adventure, the laughs or the complimentary French lesson-you don't want to miss this one.

58:21

Into the Wild with Kimberly Lucie

Criterium Nation ·

2024/06/20

New host, who dis? Can our Criterium Nation survive a new host? And a Canadian one at that? We are about to find out as retired pro Jordan Cheyne takes the front. But what better guest than the lead out woman herself, Kimberly Lucie of DNA Pro Cycling. Kim is one of the few bike racers in the peloton who can actually say they are really, genuinely, 100% a Tucson, Arizona native.

01:07:36

Four Take Aways from Stage Race Season

Criterium Nation ·

2024/05/08

We are now at the end of the beginning and poised for a new phase of the domestic racing scene. That means it is a perfect time for us to check in on what has happened, identify some solid trends and talk about all the takeaways that we can from the first part of 2024.

01:29:34

What Happened with the NCL

Criterium Nation ·

2024/04/24

On April 15 the National Cycling League shuttered its doors for 2024, and announced that it will focus on 2025. That has left riders and teams in limbo, and a lot of confusion as to what is happening. We are joined by journalist Logan Jones-Wilkins to help provide context and build a historical picture for what has led up to this point.

01:03:26

The Project Echelon Files: The Working Man Pro with...

Criterium Nation ·

2024/04/17

Job, wife, child, pro bike racer. That's a full day and for Matt Zimmer that's his reality. He's come a long way since being the high schooler in Iowa who just raced bikes, and he is here to share that journey with us along with tidbits about racing in Europe and how we can make racing here more inviting.

01:02:44

Reputation with Jordan Cheyne

Criterium Nation ·

2024/04/03

Your reputation is who you are before you actually arrive. It's the version of yourself that stays behind long after you have left. It opens doors and definitely gets some doors closed very hard. In bike racing your reputation is just as important as the results that you put on your race resume. This episode we talk with retired pro and current stand up comedy star Jordan Cheyne about reputation.

58:05

Season Opener 2024

Criterium Nation ·

2024/03/20

There are a lot of firsts that are set to happen this year, one thing that we are very proud of is our effort to be the first to bring data into American bike racing. It's all in an effort to do what has not been done before which is to set basic standards within our community. By building a medal count and collecting data on who is winning the biggest events in the country we are poised to help the fans follow the sport closer and at a higher level of education than previous. So let's get this

01:00:03

Life and Cycling in the Time of Coronavirus

Criterium Nation ·

2020/04/01

First Aired in The Parts Bin The coronavirus pandemic may be a defining moment in our lifetimes, and it certainly has been a story that has, and will continue, to dominant the world and our news cycles. It definitely has had an impact on our lives including the sport of bike racing. With events being postponed/cancelled, and an uncertain future, we are confronted with options on how to respond. In this episode we change the script a bit and talk with four different people from four different parts

44:38

Behind the Lens

Criterium Nation ·

2020/04/01

Previously Published in The Parts Bin Our sport denies slowing down, it is fundamentally antithetical to bike racing. But when you live at Mach 12 with your hair on fire, you miss details. That's why photography remains so important, it allows us to freeze a moment in time, and to embrace all that is within it, the good, the bad, the triumphs, and the failures. The guest on today's show, Bruce Buckley, is a photographer extraordinaire who specializes in capturing imagery of two-wheeled

39:19

A Better Way

Criterium Nation ·

2020/02/18

Few things in bike racing are more personal than the kit we wear. A well made/good looking kit can make any ride incredible and a bad one... In this episode we sit down with Brad Sheehan, one of the founders of Velocio to talk about the future of cycling apparel and the building of a company. Check them out www.velocio.cc. Or visit them on Instagram @VelocioApparel.

56:21

Cleaner, Faster, Better

Criterium Nation ·

2020/02/04

Go deep inside the world of high performance and criterium racing with one of the founders of the 2019 USA Crits' Men's Team Champion Butcher Box Cycling. We discuss why we love racing, why criteriums are the ultimate form of it, and where the future lies for his organization. Then he announces his boldest goal yet, to become the first to win the men's and women's team championships in the same year. Warning, there is explicit language. Follow them on Instagram @butcherboxcycling or Steve

46:06

Open but not Obvious

Criterium Nation ·

2020/01/21

The requirements for the modern athlete have changed, we must now be masters of not just our sport, but of our presentation as well. In this episode we talk with Lindsay Goldman, former owner/GM of Hagens Berman/Supermint and now the Director of Membership for USA Cycling about her approach to managing and nurturing a public persona while being an athlete and leader. For more about Lindsay check out her blog The Dirt Field, follow her on Twitter @thedirtfield or enjoy her gallery on Instagram

46:49

Rahsaan Bahati on Growing up as a Bike Racer in Los...

Criterium Nation ·

2019/09/24

This is the way to end the inaugural season of this podcast, with a huge name and an even bigger message. Rahsaan and I grabbed a spot on a comfy couch, set up the microphones and then just talked about life and bikes. The end result was a great conversation about how a sixth grader took a "punishment" and turned it into a profession and a passion. We explore the education that getting outside of your bubble brings to those willing to give it a shot. And then we finish up with what the peloton may

52:33

Bill Schieken on the Cycling Media, Building a...

Criterium Nation ·

2019/09/10

CX Hairs invited me to his studio and I couldn't say no. How could I? When the guy who wrote the book on podcasting about bike racing agrees to talk about his art you gotta roll with it. Needless to say, we have a wide-ranging conversation but in the end, I learn something new, and maybe you will too. Website: www.cxhairs.com Instagram: @cxhairs Twitter: @CXHairs YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/CXHairs

40:45

Impressions on Coming to America to Crit by Jen...

Criterium Nation ·

2019/08/27

Chasing your dreams in bike racing isn't easy. Having to travel to do so makes it even harder. But what if you have to travel across oceans in pursuit of your ambitions? Our guests this week, Jen Darmody (Sydney Uni Staminade) and Ali Sheehan (Bianchi Dama Cycling Team) are first timers to the American crit racing scene. Guest riding for Butcher Box Racing, they've come to the United States to test themselves against the best crit racers in the world at some of this country's most challenging

39:28

Coach and Nutritionist Kristen Arnold on Fueling the...

Criterium Nation ·

2019/08/06

Coach for Source Endurance and Nutritionist Kristen Arnold (MS, RDN, CSSD) joined us to talk about eating right and preparing your body to be its best before the race starts. We talked about the nutrition basics and then explored specifics for different times a year before concluding with a discussion about eating right on the bike and what to talk about with your coach. Kristen's website: www.arnoldrdn.com Source Endurance: www.source-e.net

41:33

Colin Reuter On Where You Rank in Bike Racing

Criterium Nation ·

2019/07/23

In this episode we get down to business with Colin Reuter of Road Results/CX Results on where you stack up, i.e. where you rank, against your cyclist friends. We also talk about upgrades, and how to improve the upgrade system. We then explore disc brakes, or more aptly we explore how to remove a thru axel from your knee. For more on Road Results visit their website www.road-results.com For Colin on Twitter @resultsboy

35:21

Rob Laybourn (Part 3) on the National Association of...

Criterium Nation ·

2019/07/16

In the third and final part of our interview with Rob Laybourn, we talk about the National Association of Professional Race Directors, why it was created and what it is doing to make bike racing better. Then we talk about bringing in different sources of revenue including through television and sports gambling and finish up by talking about the basic structure of the racing calendar. Find out more about the NAPRD at www.NAPRD.org Find out more about the Armed Forces Cycling Classic at

34:40

Rob Laybourn (Part 2) on what it takes to market and...

Criterium Nation ·

2019/07/12

In part 2 of our interview with Rob Laybourn we talk about the business end of promoting a pro bike race. In it we discuss revenue streams, what it takes to keep sponsors engaged, motivated, and happy. Then we delve into where he sees professional race directing going in the future for his event and new ways to bring money into the sport. To learn more about the event go to: www.cyclingclassic.org or on Instagram @af_cyclingclassic Photo by Bruce Buckley and courtesy of MABRA

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