DJ Breaks Down His Unbound TOP-10, Scott Podiums Armed Forces, and Dizzle Gets DNF Redemption

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EPISODE 102 - DJ Breaks Down His Unbound TOP-10, Scott Podiums Armed Forces, and Dizzle Gets DNF Redemption

What up party people. Another real quick intro for y’all because we have another long dong episode for y’all coming in hot. Scott kicks off the show talking about some of the racing he’s been doing across the pond and last weekend at Armed Forces before we get into all things Unbound. Stick around to the end for some staple tire talk and the breakdown from the Bonk Bros vs Algorithm Dan fantasy draft.

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Summary

The conversation covers a range of topics including Scott's recent trip to Norway, his race experiences, and a discussion about the importance of races and family commitments. The conversation also delves into the concept of sacrificing personal life for athletic success and the challenges of recovery and travel. The banter includes humorous exchanges and insights into the world of competitive cycling. The conversation covers various topics related to a recent race event, including race performance, challenges, and experiences. It also delves into the coverage of the race, live streaming, and post-race reflections. The participants discuss their individual race experiences, strategies, and the overall competition level. The conversation also touches on the evolution of race performance over the years and the impact of live coverage on the audience's experience. The conversation covers a comparison between US gravel racing and US professional road racing, the challenges and strategies during the race, and the final moments of the race. It also includes discussions about aid stops, group dynamics, and individual performance. The conversation covers topics such as peak power, race dynamics, rider experiences, equipment choices, hydration strategies, and rule interpretation at Unbound. It also delves into humorous anecdotes and banter among the participants. The conversation covers a range of topics including race tactics, equipment choices, rule interpretations, and race outcomes. It delves into the use of fairings, computer mounts, tire choices, and number plate positioning. The discussion also explores the dynamics of the women's race and the significance of race results in the context of the Lifetime Grand Prix. The conversation covers a range of topics including race results, fantasy league, tire choices, and personal anecdotes. The hosts discuss race outcomes, the impact of segregation, and the points system. They also delve into the concept of a fantasy league for cycling, tire preferences, and personal experiences with bike equipment. The conversation concludes with a light-hearted exchange and farewells.

Keywords

cycling, race experiences, travel, sacrifice, recovery, banter, competitive cycling, race performance, challenges, experiences, live streaming, coverage, competition level, strategies, post-race reflections, race evolution, audience experience, gravel racing, professional road racing, race strategy, group dynamics, aid stops, individual performance, peak power, race dynamics, rider experiences, equipment choices, hydration strategies, rule interpretation, Unbound, banter, anecdotes, race tactics, equipment choices, rule interpretations, race outcomes, fairings, computer mounts, tire choices, number plate positioning, women's race, Lifetime Grand Prix, race results, fantasy league, tire choices, cycling equipment, personal anecdotes, points system, segregation, bike racing, competition, podcast banter

Takeaways

• The challenges of balancing athletic commitments with family and personal life.
• The impact of travel and recovery on athletic performance.
• The humorous banter and insights into the world of competitive cycling. Race performance and experiences are influenced by individual strategies, competition level, and race conditions.
• Live streaming and race coverage play a significant role in the audience's experience and engagement with the event.
• Post-race reflections provide valuable insights into personal growth, learning, and future race preparation. US gravel racing vs. US professional road racing
• Challenges and strategies during the race
• Group dynamics and individual performance
• Aid stops and race strategy Peak power and race dynamics play a significant role in rider performance.
• Equipment choices and hydration strategies can impact race outcomes.
• Rule interpretation at Unbound allows for flexibility and innovation in approach.
• The conversation is filled with humorous anecdotes and banter among the participants. Race tactics and equipment choices play a crucial role in gravel racing.
• Rule interpretations and equipment modifications are topics of interest and discussion among gravel racers.
• The women's race and the dynamics of race results are significant aspects of gravel racing.
• The Lifetime Grand Prix and its impact on race performance and standings are noteworthy considerations for gravel racers. Discussion of race outcomes and the impact of segregation on race results.
• Exploration of the concept of a fantasy league for cycling and its potential impact on spectator engagement.
• Insights into tire preferences and the importance of bike equipment in racing and training.
• Personal anecdotes and banter between the hosts, showcasing a lighthearted and engaging dynamic.

Titles

• Insights into Competitive Cycling and Banter
• Balancing Athletic Commitments and Personal Life Race Performance and Strategies: Insights from the Event
• Post-Race Reflections: Personal Growth and Future Preparation Aid Stops and Race Strategy
• Race Challenges and Strategies Humorous Anecdotes and Banter
• Exploring Peak Power and Race Dynamics The Dynamics of the Women's Race
• The Significance of the Lifetime Grand Prix The Fantasy League Concept
• Personal Anecdotes and Banter

Sound Bites

• "I would say probably like, I would, dude, and then I was thinking like, for the win at Unbound, I think that I, if somebody was like, to win Unbound, you have to never go to a wedding for the rest of your life, I'd be like, yeah, that's happening. I'm never doing another wedding ever."
• "One time Dylan tried to argue to me that he would, it was something about like, to be world champion in anything, any cycling discipline, he would like give up having children or hypothetically have a child disappear somehow to become a world champion."
• "Dude, the guy was like, ready to give it to me. I'm like, what is that? And he's like, oh, it's fine. Just like bend over and let me give it to you. And I'm like, well, dude, like, I don't know, they're not, they're not used to having people in the hospital that like question that actually like care about their."
• "The new sponsor of the Roadhouse team, Rainstorm Racing, Rainstorm is like the Monster Energy drink, they're like sponsoring Toad and they're throwing in like thousands of dollars for, the big thing about Toad is like there's preems, but the preems are bigger prize purses than the actual race."
• "I thought there was another Dylan Johnson in the race, because they didn't believe that I was that high up."
• "I was like, I was like pulling really hard and was like, well, I'm obviously the strongest guy in this group. So I'll just do the most work."
• "I think that the level of competition in US gravel right now is higher than the level of competition in US road racing, professional road racing."
• "The aid stops have gotten insane. I was in and out of the aid stops in 30 seconds and I had to chase the hardest of the entire race after both aid stops to get back onto the front group."
• "There was a brief period with less than five miles left in the race remaining where I was with where I was."
• "My peak power was 750."
• "The sprint was so messy because I was chasing down the guys going for third place."
• "This is way different, way, yeah, way different than a crit Scott."
• "The conversation covers a range of topics including race tactics, equipment choices, rule interpretations, and race outcomes."
• "The discussion also explores the dynamics of the women's race and the significance of race results in the context of the Lifetime Grand Prix."
• "Yeah, but he won the last race."
• "Payson's in second, DJ's in seventh. Yeah, baby."
• "Yeah, we gotta see the Scott Dillon."

Chapters

00:00 Balancing Athletic Commitments and Personal Life

06:10 The Impact of Travel and Recovery on Performance

13:54 Insights into Competitive Cycling and Banter

15:31 Race Performance and Strategies: Insights from the Event

16:12 Live Streaming and Race Coverage: Impact on Audience Engagement

39:03 The Gravel vs. Road Racing Debate

44:39 Race Challenges and Strategies

56:43 Group Dynamics and Performance

01:00:09 Exploring Peak Power and Race Dynamics

01:01:14 Equipment Choices and Hydration Strategies

01:02:29 Rule Interpretation and Flexibility at Unbound

01:03:39 Humorous Anecdotes and Banter

01:14:46 Race Tactics and Equipment Choices in Gravel Racing

01:15:36 The Dynamics of the Women's Race

01:23:06 Rule Interpretations and Equipment Modifications

01:29:54 The Significance of the Lifetime Grand Prix

01:30:06 Race Outcomes and Segregation Impact

01:31:03 The Fantasy League Concept

01:31:59 Tire Preferences and Equipment Importance

01:43:18 Personal Anecdotes and Banter