Cycling in Alignment with Colby Pearce

Miscellaneous Questions - Part 2 - Ep184

17 Dec 2025

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Miscellaneous Questions - Part 2 - Ep184 The completion of a list of questions sent by one of my clients. This is my best attempt to provide answers t...

Miscellaneous Questions - Ep183

08 Dec 2025

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Miscellaneous Questions - Ep183 In this walking podcast, I take the opportunity to answer several questions submitted by one of my athletes. The list ...

Power is not a Goal with Nathan Haas - Ep182

19 Nov 2025

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Power is not a Goal with Nathan Haas - Ep182 In this episode I recorded a walking podcast with Nathan Haas, in Girona. We discuss Nathan’s coaching ...

Obstinately Intolerant - Ep181

09 Nov 2025

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Obstinately Intolerant - Ep181 In this walking podcast, I make the case that cyclists should be completely, totally and unequivocally intolerant of sa...

What is Your Orientation in Time? - Ep180

24 Oct 2025

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What is Your Orientation in Time? - Ep180 In this walking podcast, I talk about the four orientations we can have in time, and how they impact our rel...

Lawrence van Lingen: Moving from Center - Ep179

07 Oct 2025

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Lawrence van Lingen: Moving from Center - Ep179 This conversation is with running and movement coach Lawrence van Lingen. We talk about how the psycho...

Chris Balser: Your Cranks are Most Likely Too Long - Part B - Ep178

01 Oct 2025

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Chris Balser: Your Cranks are Most Likely Too Long - Part B - Ep178 In the continuation of my discussion on crank length with Chris Balser, we talk ab...

Chris Balser: Your Cranks are Most Likely Too Long - Part A - Ep177

23 Sep 2025

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Chris Balser: Your Cranks are Most Likely Too Long - Part A - Ep177 In Part A of this podcast I discuss crank length with Chris Balser. We talk about ...

Tripping over Dollars to Pick up Pennies - Ep176

19 Sep 2025

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Tripping over Dollars to Pick up Pennies - Ep176 In this walking podcast I talk about the tension between looking for marginal gains in contrast to fo...

Post Script to Finding Dead Space - Ep175

29 Aug 2025

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Post Script to Finding Dead Space - Ep175   A few more thoughts on finding dead space can be found in this podcast, amongst some random movie quotes,...

Finding Dead Space – Ep 174

27 Aug 2025

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Finding Dead Space – Ep 174 In this walking podcast I discuss the concept of finding dead space in the breath, and in your life. This is also known ...

RPE is Fundamental - Ep173

18 Aug 2025

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RPE is Fundamental - Ep173 Riders use P as a goal and think it is an objective. It is not an objective, it is a measure of output. It is an artificial...

The False Glorification of Suffering - Ep172

12 Aug 2025

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The False Glorification of Suffering - Ep172 The culture in our sport often glorifies suffering as though it were a badge of honor or something to asp...

Shame - Ep171

30 Jul 2025

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Shame - Ep171 In this walking podcast I talk about the insidious emotion of shame and how it can multiply.  I also talk about the lunar cycle and how...

Nathan Hass: SBTGRVLRDX - Ep170

09 Jul 2025

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Nathan Hass: SBTGRVLRDX - Ep170 What the heck does NHSBTGRVLRDX stand for?  Why, it stands for Nathan Haas Steamboat Gravel Redux of course. I though...

Nathan Haas: Cycling is like Fishing - Ep169

02 Jul 2025

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Nathan Haas: Cycling is like Fishing - Ep169 In this episode of Cycling in Alignment Nathan Haas and I drive to Steamboat for the SBT GRVL race. As a ...

A Centered Experience - Ep168

20 Jun 2025

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A Centered Experience - Ep168 In this walking podcast I tie together the concept of physical center with energetic center.  By understanding this rel...

The Great Illusion: Dr Scott Frey and Brent Bookwalter - Ep167

10 Jun 2025

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The Great Illusion: Dr Scott Frey and Brent Bookwalter - Ep167 In this episode my discussion with Dr Frey and former World Tour rider Brent Bookwalter...

The Coin Part 2 - Ep166

20 May 2025

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The Coin Part 2 - Ep166 In this walking podcast I unpack more about the concept of The Coin and the influence of our emotional state on our riding and...

The Coin - Part 1 - Ep165

09 May 2025

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The Coin - Part 1 - Ep165 In this walking podcast I discuss how the psyche influences riding posture and spiral patterns while cycling.  It’s not a...

Thoughts on the Teeter Totter of Cadence and Torque - Ep 164

30 Apr 2025

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Thoughts on the Teeter Totter of Cadence and Torque - Ep 164 Most often, riders associate making power with pushing harder on the pedals. The sensatio...

A Conversation with Brendan Housler: Bits and Pieces about Bicycle Practice - Ep163

27 Apr 2025

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A Conversation with Brendan Housler: Bits and Pieces about Bicycle Practice - Ep163 This is a conversation with Brendan Housler of EVOQ.BIKE. It’s a...

Austin Einhorn: Thinking Critically - Part 2 - Ep161

09 Apr 2025

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Austin Einhorn: Thinking Critically - Part 2 - Ep161 This is part 2 of this discussion. In this episode, Austin and I continue to slay some sacred cow...

Austin Einhorn: Thinking Critically - Part 1 - Ep161

04 Apr 2025

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Austin Einhorn: Thinking Critically - Part 1 - Ep161 In this discussion with strength coach Austin Einhorn,  Along the way, we slay some sacred cows ...

Pre-50, Post-50 Relationship to Cycling - Ep160

01 Apr 2025

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Pre-50, Post-50 Relationship to Cycling - Ep160 In this walking podcast, I unpack my thoughts on training and how it might differ for athletes younger...

Thomas McDaniel: Knowledge is Horizontal (Part 2) - Ep159

12 Mar 2025

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Thomas McDaniel: Knowledge is Horizontal (Part 2) - Ep159   This the second part of a conversation is with Thomas McDaniel, who has been in the cycli...

Thomas McDaniel: Knowledge is Horizontal - Ep158

05 Mar 2025

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Thomas McDaniel: Knowledge is Horizontal - Ep158   This conversation is with Thomas McDaniel, who has been in the cycling world for many years. He is...

The Inner Self - Ep157

01 Mar 2025

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The Inner Self - Ep157 In this walking podcast I share some of my thoughts about how you can be your own medicine and claim authority over your life. ...

Tyler Benner: It Feels Easy When you do it Right - Ep156

20 Feb 2025

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Tyler Benner: It Feels Easy When you do it Right - Ep156 This episode is a conversation with Tyler Benner from Strong Feet Athletics. Tyler was a memb...

Lore: Creating Unicorns - Ep155

29 Jan 2025

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Lore: Creating Unicorns - Ep155 This podcast is a conversation with Lore CEO and founder Stephan Drake and lead engineer Rob Horacheck. If you haven’...

Ben Serotta: Where Does Responsibility Begin and End? - Ep154

22 Jan 2025

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Ben Serotta: Where Does Responsibility Begin and End? - Ep154 This conversation is with legendary bike builder Ben Serotta.  Ben has been building bi...

Menachem-Brodie (Part 2) - Ep153

15 Jan 2025

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Menachem-Brodie (Part 2) - Ep153 Greetings Well Dippers. This is the second part of my conversation with Strength and Conditioning coach Menachem Brod...

Menachem Brodie – Part 1 – Ep 151

08 Jan 2025

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Menachem Brodie – Part 1 – Ep 151 Happy New Year Spartans and Archadians.  This conversation is with strength and conditioning coach Menachem Bro...

Relationship to Cycling - Ep151

20 Dec 2024

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Relationship to Cycling - Ep151 In this final walking podcast for this year, I ask you to consider what your relationship is to cycling, and does this...

More Thoughts on Shoes and Feet - Ep150

11 Dec 2024

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More Thoughts on Shoes and Feet - Ep150 This walking podcast is a bit of a rambling pile of thoughts on shoes and feet, in relation or response to som...

The Two Fulcrum Problem of Cycling - Ep149

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Two Fulcrum Problem of Cycling - Ep149 In this walking pod, I talk about the Two Fulcrum Problem of Cycling, which is a term I made up during the ...

Reflections on the 2004 Olympics - Ep148

02 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Reflections on the 2004 Olympics - Ep148 In this walking soliloquy, I share some reflections on the 20 year anniversary of the Olympics in Athens, Gre...

Why Bike Fitting is Stupid - Ep147

21 Oct 2024

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Why Bike Fitting is Stupid - Ep147 On this episode I thought I would just dive in and stab a sacred cow in the face.  I share my thoughts on why bike...

Michael Holt: Always the Middle Path - Ep146

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Holt: Always the Middle Path - Ep146 This discussion is with Micheal Holt, whom I regard as a friend, teacher, and colleague. I first met Mich...

Thoughts on Sounds - Ep145

17 Sep 2024

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Thoughts on Sounds - Ep145 In this episode I discuss the relationship between music, health, and athletic performance. Some of my ideas and experience...

The Fractal of the Feet with Dr Courtney Conley - Part 2 - Ep144

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

** THIS IS PART 2 OF THIS EPISODE ** More with Dr. Courtney Conley. We Continue our discussion about all things feet including toe spacers, cycling sh...

The Fractal of the Feet with Dr Courtney Conley - Part 1 - Ep143

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Fractal of the Feet with Dr Courtney Conley - Part 1 - Ep143 This conversation with Dr Courtney takes place in my fit studio. We speak about all ...

SBT RDX - Ep142

29 Aug 2024

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SBT RDX - Ep142 In this walking pod I offer some lessons I learned during the 2024 SBT GRVL race. I competed on the Black course and suffered epic cra...

Michael O'Brien We Are Kintsugi - Part 2 - Ep141

19 Aug 2024

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Michael O'Brien We Are Kintsugi -  Part 2 - Ep141  This is Part 2. This episode is a discussion with cyclist Michael Obrien, who had a transformatio...

Michael O'brien We Are Kintsugi - part 1 - Ep140

14 Aug 2024

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Michael O'brien We Are Kintsugi - Part 1 - Ep140 This episode is a discussion with cyclist Michael Obrien, who had a transformational life experience ...

Movement is a River - Ep 139

24 Jul 2024

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Movement is a River  - Ep 139 During this walking podcast I discuss the idea that all movement is like a river. I offer that we must direct and culti...

Saddle Forward! - Episode 138

11 Jul 2024

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Saddle Forward! - Episode 138 This walking podcast is a commentary on two different perspectives about forward saddle positions that have been floatin...

Three Attributes of Cyclists - Ep 137

25 Jun 2024

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Three Attributes of Cyclists - Ep 137 In this night time walking adventure I speak about the three characteristics a cyclist must have in order to exp...

Forest Walking in Japan - Episode 136

28 May 2024

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Forest Walking in Japan - Episode 136   In this discussion I speak to my audience of somanauts about impressions Japan has left on me and how these c...

Locavore - Episode 135

20 May 2024

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Locavore - Episode 135 Today’s conversation is with Craig Taber from Locavore Delivery. Locavore works with the highest quality farms across the fro...

The Cold is my Teacher - Ep134

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Cold is my Teacher - Ep134 Grandpa Pearce is here to tell you a walking story again. The story is about cold.  Cold can teach you a lot about you...

Dr. Allen Lim: All About Salt - Ep133

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Allen Lim: All About Salt - Ep133 This conversation with Dr Allen Lim covers a broad range of topics including heat stress adaptation, handing up ...

Go For A Walk - Ep132

16 Apr 2024

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Go For A Walk - Ep132 This episode of Cycling in Alignment is about the most fundamental pattern of human movement: Walking. Old school cycling would ...

GOATA: Ricky Stanzi - Ep131

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

GOATA: Ricky Stanzi - Ep131 This conversation is with GOATA Movement coach Ricky Stanzi. In our discussion, we unpack the philosophy of GOATA movement...

Shop Local and Organic / Birdwatching for Cyclists – Ep130

06 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Shop Local and Organic / Birdwatching for Cyclists – Ep130 One more solo walking podcast in which I tell you a story, grandpa Pearce is here to tell...

Forging, hardening, quenching, sharpening – Ep129

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Forging, hardening, quenching, sharpening – Ep129 This episode is a discussion of how the creation and construction of a Japanese samurai sword, or ...

How to Pedal a Bike V3.0 - Ep128

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How to Pedal a Bike V3.0  - Ep128   In this pod, I discuss the importance of proper and correct form again. I get a lot of questions on this topic, ...

Training in the Rain and Running from Thanos - Ep127

02 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Training in the Rain and Running from Thanos - Ep127 This episode is about a client who has undergone significant life and health challenges. We have ...

Ideas to Restore Health - Ep126

14 Feb 2024

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Ideas to Restore Health - Ep126 This episode is a discussion about restoration of health when you are not feeling quite so perfect. Here, I reflect on...

Moon Walk - Ep125

02 Feb 2024

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Moon Walk - Ep125 Well here I am wandering around my neighborhood in the dark with a microphone like a crazy person. Or someone who has lot of thought...

Grant Thomas: Finding Center Through Primal Movement - Ep124

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Grant Thomas: Finding Center Through Primal Movement - Ep124 This episode of Cycling in Alignment is a conversation with natural movement practitioner...

Random Thoughts on Feet, Power and Racing - Ep123

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Random Thoughts on Feet, Power and Racing - Ep123 Hello there, Space Monkeys. It’s been a minute since my last recording, things have been busy. But...

Nathan Haas: Destroying Hyperbole - Ep122

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan Haas: Destroying Hyperbole - Ep122 This conversation with Nathan Haas is one in which we attempt to slay the dragon of hyperbole in cycling. An...

Matt Appleman - The Difference Between Perception and Impact- - Ep 121

29 Nov 2023

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Matt Appleman - The Difference Between Perception and Impact- - Ep 121 This episode is a discussion with frame builder and crankset manufacturer Matt ...

Ashleigh Frager: Unleash the Profound Strength of the Body - Ep 120

14 Nov 2023

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Ashleigh Frager: Unleash the Profound Strength of the Body - Ep 120 Today’s discussion is with Back to Basics CEO Ashely Frager. Ashleigh has experi...

Aaron Dunford - Ep119

01 Nov 2023

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Aaron Dunford - Ep119 This episode of Cycling in Alignment is a conversation with Aaron Dunford, a fit colleague who is Steve Hogg certified and works...

Alyssa Sawyer: Commune with the Inner Voice - Ep118

26 Oct 2023

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Alyssa Sawyer: Commune with the Inner Voice - Ep118 This episode of Cycling in Alignment is with my Chek Professional colleague Alyssa Sawyer. Our con...

MYTHS AND BELIEF SYSTEMS - Ep117

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is your Myth and what are the belief systems that comprise it? How do these mental constructs impact your relationship to sport and health? I dis...

PETER DEFTY: THE INTUITIVE ATHLETE - Ep116

28 Sep 2023

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Part 2 - PETER DEFTY: THE INTUITIVE ATHLETE - Ep116   This is PART TWO of a two part conversation is with Peter Defty. Peter is the General Manager a...

PETER DEFTY: THE INTUITIVE ATHLETE - Ep115

22 Sep 2023

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PETER DEFTY: THE INTUITIVE ATHLETE - Ep115   This two part conversation is with Peter Defty. Peter is the General Manager at Vespa Power Performance ...

THINGS YOU MUST DO - Ep114

16 Sep 2023

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THINGS YOU MUST DO - Ep114   In this episode I offer my listeners a bit of a SBT GRVL redux, not because I think I’m cool but because hopefully it ...

Derek Teel: Dial Your Health; Be Hard to Kill - Ep113

24 Aug 2023

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Derek Teel: Dial Your Health; Be Hard to Kill - Ep113 In this episode I have another conversation with Derek Teel of Dialed Health. We get deep into t...

Garry Kirk: Control the Light Environment - Ep112

09 Aug 2023

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Garry Kirk: Control the Light Environment - Ep112 This conversation is with bike fitting colleague Garry Kirk. We cover some elements of bike fitting,...

Jeff Winkler - Why Virtual Cycling is Ruining the Sport - Ep111

31 Jul 2023

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Jeff Winkler - Why Virtual Cycling is Ruining the Sport - Ep111 A discussion about indoor cycling with former professional and coach Jeff Winkler, AKA...

Neill Stanbury: Asymmetry and Other Stuff - Ep110

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Neill Stanbury: Asymmetry and Other Stuff - Ep110 This episode is a discussion with fellow Steve Hogg Certified bike fitter Neill Stanbury. Neill and ...

FORM VS FUNCTION - THOUGHTS ON WEDGING - Ep109

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

FORM VS FUNCTION - THOUGHTS ON WEDGING - Ep109 Howdy Psycle-Naughts. This episode is a car pod, I am operating my mobile recording studio on the way o...

DIALED HEALTH X CYCLING IN ALIGNMENT - Ep108

13 Jul 2023

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DIALED HEALTH X CYCLING IN ALIGNMENT - Ep108 In this episode I have a conversation with Derek Teel of Dialed Health. Derek and I met at Unbound and ag...

BRENDAN HOUSLER - Ep107

28 Jun 2023

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BRENDAN HOUSLER - Ep107 In this episode of Cycling in Alignment I am reposting a conversation with Brendan Housler at EVOQ.BIKE. Brendan and I talk ab...

Unbound Redux - Ep106

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Unbound Redux - Ep106 Greetings and Salutations. This podcast is a solo-sode on the return from the 100 mile Unbound Gravel race in Emporia, Kansas in...

SPIRAL SOLUTIONS - Ep105

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast is audaciously titled, as if I have all the answers. I certainly do not but I can at least hope that this information helps my audience, ...

Which Way Do You Spiral? - Ep104

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode #2 in my series on hip and ankle asymmetries talks about the spiral pattern that all humans naturally manifest. I discuss why this happens and...

Asymmetry - Ep103

02 Apr 2023

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Asymmetry - Ep103 This episode is a solo episode to outline a series of discussions around the function of the hip and foot in the context of cycling....

Karina Krepp: The Holistic Movement - Episode 102

12 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Karina Krepp: The Holistic Movement - Episode 102 On this Episode of Cycling in Alignment, I am interviewed by a colleague at the Chek Institute, Kari...

101 Nathan Haas: The Primal Fear - Ep101

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nathan Haas: The Primal Fear This conversation is a cross pod with Nathan Haas, he will also publish it on his channel, The Gravelogue.  We discuss T...

The 100th Episode - Ep100

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The 100th Episode Welcome to the 100th episode of Cycling in Alignment. In some ways, it’s hard to believe I’ve made 100 episodes, but at the same...

TIMING IS EVERYTHING - Ep99

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

TIMING IS EVERYTHING For the 99th episode of Cycling in Alignment, I am talking about the concept of timing. I use the model of a single center point,...

Lower Cross Syndrome - Ep98

21 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lower Cross Syndrome - Ep98 Howdy Space Monkeys, today buckle your safety belts, grab a wooden dowel and a flat section of wall because we are talking...

Time Zone Adaptation Techniques - Ep97

24 Dec 2022

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Time Zone Adaptation Techniques - Ep97 This episode is about adapting to time zones. I share my wisdom after many years of hard earned lessons during ...

Aaron Barchek, Mosaic Cycles - Ep96

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Aaron Barchek, Mosaic Cycles This episode of Cycling in Alignment is with Mosaic Cycles founder and owner, Aaron Barcheck. Aaron and I discuss all the...

The Bioenergetics and Seasonality of Strength Training - Ep95

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Bioenergetics and Seasonality of Strength Training This episode is a solo on strength training and why I think it is so important, including reaso...

Tea & Entropy - Ep94

05 Nov 2022

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Tea & Entropy - Ep94 This episode of Cycling in Alignment is a conversation with Molly Baron and Sasha Cucci from Entropy Designs. They have teamed up...

Kevin Sprouse: The Second Simplicity - Ep93

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Sprouse: The Second Simplicity This episode of Cycling in Alignment is with Team EF Easy Post doctor Kevin Sprouse. He interviewed me on his pod...

Kenny Baker, Listen to Understand - Ep92

23 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kenny Baker, Listen to Understand  This conversation for the Cycling in Alignment podcast is with Chek Practioner, RAAM competitor, Certified Strengt...

Michael Holt, Savage and Saint - Ep91

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 91 of Cycling in Alignment has nothing to do with cycling, and everything to do with cycling. Because how you do something is how you do every...

Dr. Vince - Ep90

24 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 90 of Cycling in Alignment is with Doctor of Chiropractic, Bike Fitter, and Inventor of the Infinity Saddle, Dr. Vince Marcel. Dr. Vince has a...

Oval Rings, Internal Knowledge and External Power - Ep89

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is a solo car pod, recorded in a deep meditative trance brought about by the desert landscape of southern California. Or, something along those l...

Todd Plymale-Mallory: Mind Body Soul Mechanic - Ep88

03 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Todd Plymale-Mallory: Mind Body Soul Mechanic - Ep88 Today’s conversation is with acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist Todd Plymale-Mallory. Todd has...

Upper Cross Syndrome and Cycling - Ep87

27 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This solo pod is about how Upper Cross Syndrome and Cycling magnify each other. I unpack what Upper Cross is, why you should care, and offer some thin...

Nathan Haas: I Am Not a Bike Racer - Ep86

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of Cycling in Alignment is a conversation with gravel superstar Nathan Haas. It is technically a CARPOD, as we are driving to Steamboat, ...

Binary Decisions -Ep85

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Space Monkeys, today I talk about the concept of binary decisions and how they can be used in your planning of race tactics. These are “cutting tool...