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The Bike Lab Podcast

The Bike Lab Podcast

By Tony Steward

The Bike Lab is a bicycle shop in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Happy Hour, Interviews, and Conversations in the life of a Local Bike Shop
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VanderPole, Gratitude and Stinking Juniors

The Bike Lab PodcastMay 01, 2019

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Midsouth Recap - Gals, Gays and Theys Bike OKC with Blair!

Midsouth Recap - Gals, Gays and Theys Bike OKC with Blair!

It was wonderful to chat with Blair for a while about her MidSouth Adventure and the work she does with the @galsgaysandtheysokc riding bikes!
Mar 21, 202427:25
Staff Interview: Zach B. BMX, Bike Shops, Non-Profits and cool Mustaches

Staff Interview: Zach B. BMX, Bike Shops, Non-Profits and cool Mustaches

Take a minute and get to know one of the newest members of our staff here at The Bike Lab. Zach comes from Baton Rouge area with a love for BMX, Vintage Bikes and Non-Profit work.
Jan 18, 202434:35
Staff Interview: Dustin - Bike Lab Baby, Custom Rides, and Italian Builds

Staff Interview: Dustin - Bike Lab Baby, Custom Rides, and Italian Builds

Thrilled to start this mini-series with interviews of our staff here at The Bike Lab. First up is a long time friend Dustin, avid cyclist, leader for our Bike Lab Team, and vintage/custom bike expert.
Jan 11, 202434:27
Cycling and E-Sports with Husky, Hugh and Rusty

Cycling and E-Sports with Husky, Hugh and Rusty

Here about the advancements in Zwift racing, how the Bike Lab Zwift team is doing, and thoughts on the intersection between technology and sports.
Dec 30, 202352:17
The Origins and Experience of Hide and Go Bike here in Oklahoma City

The Origins and Experience of Hide and Go Bike here in Oklahoma City

Was thrilled to get a chance to talk to Danny and Sabrina about Hide and Go Bike. A wonderful and inclusive bike ride that happens through downtown OKC on a weekly basis most of the year - Critical Mass style.
Dec 11, 202301:01:09
Race Recap - Intelligentsia Cup with Brent and Brendon

Race Recap - Intelligentsia Cup with Brent and Brendon

Brent and Brendon both went up to race Chicago’s Intelligentsia Cup this past July 2024. What started as testing the waters in regional racing turned into them winning the Cat 5 overall, and the Cat 4 overall competitions. Great lessons learned!!
Nov 17, 202357:11
Changing a kids life one ride at a time - Interview with Alyssa Lutz / Bike Club OKC
Nov 09, 202331:14
“Me vs. Me” Talking with Alena Croy about her Kona Ironman race and process of preparing.

“Me vs. Me” Talking with Alena Croy about her Kona Ironman race and process of preparing.

We have a fun conversation with Kona Ironman “World Champion Contender” Alena Croy about the surprise selection to Kona and how the race itself went.
Oct 28, 202347:23
Evan McQuirk on 1st Year Dad, 1st Year Pro and Cycle 66

Evan McQuirk on 1st Year Dad, 1st Year Pro and Cycle 66

We get a chance to sit down with Evan McQuirk and hear about fatherhood, his first year as a professional racer, and the upcoming Cycle66 ride and race. 


Cycle66 Will be the Oklahoma State Championship for 2023!

Oct 21, 202346:15
Alena with Tri OKC , Huge Martin and our Texan boy DJ talk about local events, bike component setups and we wait for Hugh to finish his beer.

Alena with Tri OKC , Huge Martin and our Texan boy DJ talk about local events, bike component setups and we wait for Hugh to finish his beer.

Join us for Happy Hour at The Bike Lab with our Tri OKC friends Alena and Chris, Hugh Martin the mechanical master and DJ on his new bikes and romantic first date with Tony.


www.thebikelabokc.com

Happy Hour every 5pm to 7pm on Fridays, featuring our community partner Stonecloud Brewing.

Jul 14, 202339:11
Wilier 2024: Episode 3 with John, Doug and Urgis

Wilier 2024: Episode 3 with John, Doug and Urgis

(Sorry my sound is so low on this one, definitely still learning levels in crowds.)

This is the last conversation at the Wilier 2024 event with my new friends from the UK and Lithuania.

Jul 10, 202337:32
Wilier 2024- Episode 2 with Dan, DJ and Ceasar

Wilier 2024- Episode 2 with Dan, DJ and Ceasar

Dan owns Grand Performance and has been connected to a lot of US cycling history!

DJ is the Wilier Rep for the UK and had the best biceps at the Event.

Ceasar is from Kenya, lives in Canada and owns a shop in Singapore and is the nicest person on the planet.


Jul 06, 202321:52
Wilier 2024: Mauro, Claudio and More

Wilier 2024: Mauro, Claudio and More

This is one of three open conversations I had a chance to do in Italy with the WIlier 2024 Product Launch Event. This episode has Mauro and Claudio on it, Claudio is the head of R&D for Wilier in all their product development

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Jul 05, 202329:45
Happy Hour with Mandy, Deina and El Patron!

Happy Hour with Mandy, Deina and El Patron!

Join us for a Happy Hour conversation with Deina and Mandy. We talk about first experiences on an E-Bike. The Women’s riding environment around the Bike Lab. Learning to speak Fluent Spanish and updates on Cycle66!

Show Notes:

  • Spanish Mind - Spanish Classes.
  • OKC Velo Women’s Cycling Facebook Group.
  • Cycle66 Bike event in Edmond.
  • East Side Ride.
  • Norman Conquest.


Jun 24, 202323:13
Happy Hour: with Callie, Super Dave and Brent.
Jun 17, 202329:52
Interview with Mike - Social Media Manager for QBP

Interview with Mike - Social Media Manager for QBP

Had a great quick conversation with Mike, the Social Media Manager for QBP.
Oct 02, 201903:04
Interview with 4 Time National Champion Brandon Melott on Getting Results.

Interview with 4 Time National Champion Brandon Melott on Getting Results.

Cyclocross, Gravel, Marathon MTB National Championships. Brandon is one of the most prolific Amateur cyclists in Oklahoma.
May 28, 201946:56
Best Diet for Endurance Athletes? Keto vs Vegan vs Capin' Crunch!

Best Diet for Endurance Athletes? Keto vs Vegan vs Capin' Crunch!

Tony, Matt and Brandon talk about their food goal and race performance.
May 16, 201930:11
VanderPole, Gratitude and Stinking Juniors

VanderPole, Gratitude and Stinking Juniors

We fan blob about VanderPoles rescent results, share our current obsessions and history with juniors killing us on the road.
May 01, 201919:17
How Often and How Should You Test FTP?

How Often and How Should You Test FTP?

Tony, Matt and Brandon - hosts of OKCs Best Cycling Podcast- walk you through the testing workouts and frequency for keeping your FTP accurate.
Apr 19, 201928:59
How FOMO is Hurting your Goals!

How FOMO is Hurting your Goals!

Tony, Matt and Brandon talk about the Fear of Missing Out, and the challenge it can present to improvement.
Apr 15, 201923:06
Balancing Hard Group Rides & Specific Training

Balancing Hard Group Rides & Specific Training

Hard Group Rides vs Specific Training, how do you balance the two in the search for speed?
Apr 05, 201921:30
The Blessing of Being Dropped & Full Gas Road Race Preview

The Blessing of Being Dropped & Full Gas Road Race Preview

Tony, Matt and Brandon talk about the Blessing of Being Dropped, updates on Matrix Challenge, and a small preview of the FullGas Road Race coming this Sunday.
Mar 29, 201929:51
I've Crashed! Now What?

I've Crashed! Now What?

How do I recalibrate my season and training after a major crash, disruption or injury?
Mar 22, 201924:19
How "Fit" do I need to be to go Fast? (When to start Build/VO2 Workouts)

How "Fit" do I need to be to go Fast? (When to start Build/VO2 Workouts)

Tony, Brandon and Matt walk through how you can know if you have built enough fitness to start Build VO2 work for your key events.
Mar 08, 201927:58
Getting Started with VO2 Workouts

Getting Started with VO2 Workouts

Tony, Brandon and Matt walk through their advice on effective VO2 work as racing season warms up.
Mar 01, 201930:09
What to do when you Miss Workouts?
Feb 22, 201920:18
Lovers Delight - Caring for Key Relationships while Chasing Your Goals.

Lovers Delight - Caring for Key Relationships while Chasing Your Goals.

Caring for Relationships while Chasing Your Goals.
Feb 19, 201928:16
Motivation and Discipline for Big Results in Racing

Motivation and Discipline for Big Results in Racing

Tony, Matt and Brandon walk through the tips on how they stay disciplined, and energized, to do the work for bug results in racing.
Feb 09, 201933:32
Gravel Racing for Road Racers ft. Desiree White

Gravel Racing for Road Racers ft. Desiree White

Road Racers new to Gravel Racing, here are killer tips from the Bike Lab Performance Crew.
Feb 01, 201922:53
Glutes, Bad weather, and hitting the Sweetspot.

Glutes, Bad weather, and hitting the Sweetspot.

Brandon, matt, and Tony mostly get it right.
Jan 25, 201938:30
Cedar Hill, Wahoo and Training Peaks, and Vegan Pre Race Options

Cedar Hill, Wahoo and Training Peaks, and Vegan Pre Race Options

Cedar Hill, Wahoo and Training Peaks, and Vegan Pre Race Options
Jan 18, 201938:30
Phil the thrill, wholeshot coffee launch!

Phil the thrill, wholeshot coffee launch!

Apr 18, 201805:51
Make sure you got the right saddle

Make sure you got the right saddle

Apr 12, 201804:15
The Hammer of the mundane

The Hammer of the mundane

Apr 11, 201803:42
Life and training times

Life and training times

Apr 04, 201802:58
Recover right

Recover right

Mar 26, 201802:20
How to balance yourself when you get bumped in a group

How to balance yourself when you get bumped in a group

Mar 22, 201804:07
The winners smirk

The winners smirk

Mar 21, 201802:25
Protect your hands!

Protect your hands!

Mar 20, 201801:40
How low can you go?

How low can you go?

Mar 16, 201803:40
Should I do my workouts inside or outside?

Should I do my workouts inside or outside?

Mar 15, 201805:39
Sun's out guns out

Sun's out guns out

Mar 14, 201801:41
Execution / ideas

Execution / ideas

Mar 13, 201803:19
Nobody has the time!

Nobody has the time!

Mar 12, 201802:50
Lessons from Coach Steve Saunier, don't let your highs be too high and your lows is too low

Lessons from Coach Steve Saunier, don't let your highs be too high and your lows is too low

Mar 09, 201806:27
Do group rides hurt or help training?

Do group rides hurt or help training?

Mar 08, 201804:44
What the eff is IF?

What the eff is IF?

Mar 07, 201807:13
Power Meter Training Basics - ATL and TSB

Power Meter Training Basics - ATL and TSB

Power Meter Training Basics - ATL and TSB
Mar 06, 201806:12
What the heck is CTL?

What the heck is CTL?

Mar 05, 201805:34