The Maybird Cycling Podcast
Episodes
Episode 73- How to plan a season
14 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Training plans, events, and timing aren't easy, but hey, what is?
Episode 72- Is stress bad?
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss stress and the 2024.
Episode 71: Whoa, oh, oh, oh sweet spot o' mine
17 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
(It's a guns n' roses references)
Episode 70- The quest for chicken (and lifting and trainers)
10 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does anyone read this part?
Episode 69- Strength Training? Nice.
03 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A nice little chat about the benefits of strength training.
Episode 68- Inflammation is bad... right?
26 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Or is it...?
Episode 67- Using carbohydrates prudently
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss energy balance, moderation, and sustainable diet and activity.
Episode 66- A Regular Episode! (getting better every season)
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss long-term improvement and use awful metaphors.
Episode 65: Frog Hollow Recap and Rest Week
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We don't say the "B" word**eventually
The 2023 Awards Show
29 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Roll out the red carpet, it's time to look back on a wonderful season.
Episode 64: The States Episode w/ Collin de la Garza
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How dig can you deep?
Episode 63- What does aerobic actually mean?
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Winter is coming, it's time to consider your options.
Episode 62- How you get... slower?
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Detraining.... The scariest thing that has to happen.
Episode 61- Tactics: How to win your next race (assuming you've prepared)
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss race tactics. This one is actually interesting. (Sorry for the audio issues)
Episode 60: Peaking, Tires, and Bad Metaphors
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We really packed it in this week.
Episode 59: Do you want it? How bad?
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We don't even mention Zone 2....
Special Episode: How to choose the right bike
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A review of Joe's bike guide.
Episode 58- Who's the Scooby-Doo villain behind the V02 mask?
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You'll never guess.....
Episode 57- Sleep Part 2: Revenge of the Bed Time Procrastination
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Closing the loop on the biggest problem that we're all avoiding.
Episode 56- Is this really the first sleep episode?
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep, NICA, and Dan's rapid ageing.
Episode 55- It's the most NICA-ful time of the year (2023 Edition)
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Worlds and Leadville are cool and all... but NICA is where it's really at.
Episode 54- Living a GLY(cogen)
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Puns are hard. So is fuelling.
Episode 53- Zone 1 is a social construct
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you ride too easy...?
Episode 52- Dan's experiment... and probably don't drink borax..?
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the Tour, twins, training, and titanically stupid online health trends.
Episode 51- Shot through the heart(rate) and LOTS of things could be to blame
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a year of podcasting, and Joe and Dan are back together for a banger episode on heart rate.
Episode 50- It's as easy as 1-2-3
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and Andrew finally figure out how to buy bikes.
Episode 49- Heat Training Is Cool (wait what?)
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about how heat adaptation makes you both fast and more comfortable.
Episode 48- Just say N.O.
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about how Nitric Oxide makes you faster and how to help your body make more. Miles is filling in for Joe!!!
Episode 47- We got your back!
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Joe explore a problem that ruins a lot of otherwise good races.
Episode 46- We'll answer your questions, and you can question our answers
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is out, Tessa is in, and Joe is... probably hungry or something?
Episode 45- That's Why I Love... Being Time Crunched!
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is the reference in the title clicking for anyone? Is that too specific?
Episode 44- Dan's Greatest Weakness
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We buried the lead, but you should listen anyway.... especially if you're predispisosed.....
Episode 43- Joe's Goldilocks Intervention (featuring special guest Tessa!)
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and Dan are joined by a well-adjusted special guest for a discussion on moderation, sustainability, and all of the many things that are wrong with...
Episode 42- How to Interval
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to get fast.
Episode 41- Speficifisicity?
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's hard to say, but easy to do.
Episode 40- Motivation (Dan's best episode)
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A podcast about motivation that doesn't suck.
Episode 39- What's the Point (to Point)?
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How to prepare for the hardest mountain bike race out there.
Episode 38- EffTeePee
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The most important 3 letters in cycling.
Episode 37- Chain Gainz
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's Joe's turn to take a deep dive into efficiency, chains, and lube.
Episode 36- Live from Temecula
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A quick discussion on base miles.
Episode 35- Too anxious to eat before a race? Let's talk about sunglasses.
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Doesn't that say it all?
Episode 34- Cinmmuah Woah
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All about caffeine.
Episode 33- A Psychologist rides a lawnmower into a bar and says "Have you ever heard of energy balance?"
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Doesn't the title say it all?
Episode 32- 10 things that XC riders do, and why we do em'
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This isn't just for beginners...
Episode 31- Why race? Why have a training plan? Why record podcasts in the car?
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We apologise for the sub-par audio this week. Hopefully the content is better.
Remembering Adam Heckmann
19 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We share our memories of Adam, and talk about moving forward. #ridestrongbekind
Episode 30- Leave the Ketchup out of the Casserole (also, Genetics)
12 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Self-explanatory.
Episode 29- Intensity=Salad Dressing
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How to get better-er.
Episode 28- Don't Be An Awful Person (Mandatory Listen)
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The most important episode we'll ever make.
Episode 27- All About Group Rides
29 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're back! As the season approaches, we explore one of the most critical aspects of youth cycling: group rides.
Episode 27- How To Buy a Bike
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe and Dan trade places and explore how to go about buying a new bike.
Episode 26- Who Doesn't Want Free Watts?
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A look back at 2022, and how to pick some low-hanging watt fruit in 2023.
Episode 25- The Polarized Express
18 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The most controversial debate that doesn't actually exist.
Episode 24- I HAVE THE POWER(meter)
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
All about power meters!
Episode 23- Presents for cyclists and USAC/UCI rules (my pun skills failed me)
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about Christmas presents for cyclists, and explain the mechanics of USAC and UCI racing.
Episode 22- Taking a ride on the over-TRAIN (forgive me)
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
WUKAR, UCI rules, overtraining, and more fun stuff.
Episode 21- This one is interesting
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Burnout. (Also cyclocross vs road bikes, and Dan actually does well on a quiz)
Episode 20- Do you even lift bro?
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Should cyclists lift? I don't know, why don't you listen and find out?
Episode 19- Trainers (Part 2: How To Buy A Trainer)
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe gets in the nitty gritty about trainers and trainer compatibility.
Episode 18- Trainers (Part 1)
06 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Up now: How do you use a trainer? Up Next: How do you buy a trainer?
Episode 17- The Universe, Tortilla Chips, and other things that aren't B****
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We try talking about things out of our comfort zone.
2022 Awards Show
30 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's the end of the racing season, and we want to recognize some outstanding performances.
Episode 16- The WINDS of Change/The SANDS of Time (If you were at States you'll get the joke)
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We review an incredible weekend at states, talk about the offseason, and do our best to pretend that we still like each other after an 8-hour drive.
Episode 15- The Final NICA Episode
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's not too late- there are still things that you can do to get faster before States.
Episode 14- Warm Up So You Can Throw Down
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Warming up, mental toughness, NICA, Gravel Worlds, and our desperate need to coordinate our notes
Episode 13- Winter Is Coming
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Winter is make-or-break for the competitive cyclist. Here's how to do more making, and less breaking.
Special Episode- The Hardest Conversation That We're Not Having
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A painful (but hopefully useful) look at a silent plague.
Episode 12- Are you a protein, or a PRO-TEEN?
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Worlds, protein, etc.
Episode 11- DR. TAPER: Take two peaks and call me in the morning
18 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to make sure that your training actually translates into results? Listen up...
Episode 10- I pity the poor fuel
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We cover the lowest-hanging fruit in cycling.
Episode 9- *Insert hydration-based clickbait title here*
04 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A P2P recap, a boost/DUB discussion, a chat about hydration, and a partridge in a pear tree.
Episode 8- Recovery p/b Venmo
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Joe answer rapid fire questions before tackling our white whale: recovery.
Episode 7- Are you TIREd of Zone 2?
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Joe ROLL through a talk about tires, TREAD lightly into a discussion on Zone 2, and get a GRIP on how many puns is TOO many puns.
Episode 6- It's the most NICA-ful time of the year
07 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's that time again! Joe and Dan explore the 5-week exercise in insanity that we call "NICA".
Episode 5- Plants are awesome
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk about nutrition. You'll never guess which diet is our favorite.....
Episode 4- Nationals to NICA (plus Kenda tires)
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We break down the weekend at Nationals and look forward to NICA.
Episode 3- Tech with Joe
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe takes a deep dive into suspension, fit, and brakes.
Episode 2- What's with the upside down TBY?
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the acronym that absolutely nobody is talking about.
Episode 1- Two Mountain Bikers Explain Road Cycling
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In order to understand cycling, you need to start with the road. Dan and Joe explore the mechanics of road racing, and how to understand and enjoy the...
Episode 0- Meet Dan and Joe
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An introduction to Dan, Joe, Maybird, and the Pod.