Keep Gravel
By Dustin White
Keep GravelNov 03, 2019
BSBF Ep. 50 -- Tech, Trainers, Tubeless and THANK YOU!!!
Welcome to EPISODE 50 of the BikeShop BF (boyfriend) Podcast!
Holy smokes??! First off, THANK YOU for you listening to the previous 50 episodes, I honestly am in 'awe' that I've made 50 of them but more so that so many of you are listening to the little podcast that could.
Wanted to catch up on 'techy bits' that I've wanted to talk about for a while, so it may seem like 'old news' but I'm stoked to have my $0.02 in on some of the acquisitions from Wahoo, the unveiling of CADEX and actual, THERE IT IS!!!! new Shimano Dura Ace groupset.
It being NOVEMBER (YIKES!!) it is time for trainer season for those of us who live in colder climates. Indoor training is a great way to make your time count on the bike, with structured training workouts but you will need a tool that lets you get the most out of it: so here is a little explainer on SMART TRAINERS vs. 'DUMB' TRAINERS --- I dislike the word 'dumb' to describe such a great valued tool but it does help differentiate between trainer concepts. Do you have a smart trainer? If so, I want to know in the comments below.
Lastly, I was sent some tubeless tires to review/try but due to horrible weather--- that review will take place in early spring 2020!
If you are on the ANCHOR app, feel free to send me a voice message! Or if you are on INSTAGRAM, TWITTER or TIKTOK (yeah, I'm cool like that) send me a DM @dustinwht
Super thankful for 50 episodes!! Love all the comments -- I thrive off of them!
x.
Dustin/BikeShop BF
BSBF Ep. 49 -- Where's your head at? (there's a new helmet on my dome)
Welcome to BIKESHOP BF Episode 49!!!!
I would be rude to NOT acknowledge how long of my hiatus from recording has been and want to THANK EACH OF YOU!!! for continuing to listen to this and the older episodes of the podcast!
In this shorter episode, it is 'Out with the old and in with that NEW -NEW!!'
I've got a NEW helmet I'm going to be using and I'm going to tell you all about the POC VENTRAL AIR SPIN. Full disclosure: I bought this helmet, didn't receive it from POC, nor have they given me any $$ to endorse or to talk about this helmet. That allows me to give this helmet a proper critique of the PROS + CONS of this top-level contact point for this rider.
Would love to hear your thoughts about replacing your old favourite with something new? Are you looking for a new helmet? Which one did you end up going with? Let me know via the 'voice messages' feature in Anchor OR leave comments below! Would love to hear about it.
Until the next episode, enjoy the THE RIDE and be good to one another!
x
Dustin/BikeShop BF
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BSBF EP48 — and then there was SRAM AXS!!
Hope you are doing well and taking 2019 to task and making it yours! I was low, somewhat sick and just didn’t have the juice to make a podcast but what a difference a week off can make. Have you heard about the NEW SRAM AXS groupset launch?? I get into it here — likely talking too quickly due to the excitement of NEW TECH! It wouldn’t be #techTuesday otherwise, am I right?
BREAKING NEWS: Garmin buy TACX and I get into “what that means for riders?”
I also get into why this is my favourite part of the season in the shop. All this a bit more of the goods in this episode, definitely worth the wait!
As always, THANK YOU for listening! If you have questions, insights, let me know in the comments section below--- I love them, I read them and I feed off of them!
x.
Dustin/BikeShop BF
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BSBF Ep. 47 - A NEW YEAR, so let's answer some questions!!
Welcome to EPISODE 47 (and the START of SEASON 2!!!)of the BikeShop BF (boyfriend) Podcast!
Happy Belated 2019 to ALL of your fabulous folks listening to the podcast! The BikeShop BF podcast was meant to be a weekly podcast, in which questions are answered and insights are shared with you of what #bikeshoplife is like? Finally, got over the ‘holiday hiatus’ and it is time to get back into podcasting shape.
In this episode I answer some of YOUR questions:
“Do you notice performance drop offs the older you get?”
“Which bike should I get? Gravel? CX? Or Endurance road bike?”
“What YouTube/creator content do I enjoy?”
This AND some info coming from some insiders at Shimano. OH! The plans and schemes coming in future episodes, can’t wait to share!!!
As always, THANK YOU for listening! If you have questions, insights, let me know in the comments section below--- I love them, I read them and I feed off of them!
x.
BikeShop Bf
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Episode 46- In conversation with Chris Perrin of Norco Bicycles + LTP distribution
BSBF Ep. 45 - Powermeter talk, staying thirsty and Specialized ANGi
From the start, it is about remembering Paul Sherwen (this episode is dedicated to him and his memory) who passed away on December 2nd, 2018 - aged 62, who was one of the voices to my enjoyment of July and Le Tour de France. I try to put into words his legacy for me and what his career meant to me.
Then it is full on into this brief episode where I get into some new tech, would you like it if this were a regular segment in the podcast?/ Thank you to my ambassadorship, Nuun, for keeping me hydrated this past year on some mega rides!! THANK YOU!!!!!/ New ambassadorship for your BikeShop BF and some thoughts on power meters, 'Do you need one?'
as always, THANK YOU for listening! If you have questions, insights, let me know in the comments section below--- I love them, I read them and I feed off of them!
x.
BikeShop Bf
BSBF Ep. 44 -- Calamity, Cyclocross and Revelations (... oh my!)
BSBF Ep. 43: "How does a $10k bike sell a $1k bike?"
In this episode, I wanted to experiment a bit more with the 'raw audio' side things-- here are 3 little segments that I feel gives a flavour to what the #bikeshoplife is about: we hear from Jamie (one of the main service technicians and education-provocateur) one some of the interesting aspects of hub adjustment; next up is some audio from a bike setup I did with Stephen; then round out the experimental packet of audio from this past weekend's C Y C L O C R O S S provincial championship race. If you hadn't guessed, one of the tactics is make each other laugh./ "What's up in the bike shop?" turns into a small rant-rundown of the goings on: event planning, participation in great events and just weirdly busy (no complaints!)/ lastly, I do my best to explain "how does a $10k bike sell a $1k bike?" - with some background information about "A" bikes vs. "B" bikes, what does "value" mean to the rider-client? and ASPIRATION vs. PRACTICAL all factor into my response.
Love hearing from you and what you think of the podcast, as always you can let me know in the comments below OR on instagram, twitter or Anchor FM (@dustinwht).
Thank you for listening! I've got MORE BikeShop BF episodes to come!
BSBF Ep. 42 -- Kickr Climbs for the Shoulder Season
In this episode, I delve into a review of the Wahoo Kickr Climb indoor trainer companion unit to the Wahoo Kickr lineup, with some thoughts as to "who this is for?" / The shop is in a 'seasonal transition' or better known as 'shoulder'-season as things begin to wind down for the Autumnal part of the retail year. So what's a fella to do? One word, "revenge!"/ Apart of the downtime portion of the year beginning to kick in, it is also a time of year for full-on shenanigans/ introduction of a new segment "Here's a thought!" about 'brand neutral' contact points? Does it matter to you?/ We finish this podcast with a mega-two-wheeled race week in #innsbrucktirol2018 and hopefully you noticed a different 'feel' to the sound of the podcast, let me know what you think? In the comments below OR on instagram, twitter or Anchor FM (@dustinwht).
Thank you for listening! More BikeShop BF episodes to come!
BSBF Ep. 41 -- Next stop Tucson
In this episode we get into 'This week at the Shop' with group rides ending and fading light, how can we best enjoy the 'shoulder'-transition seasons? That's right, #cyclocross!/ Some thoughts about 'training down' and taking time off the bike/ a quick follow-up on my thoughts about the Bontrager Velocis MIPS helmet/ The shop is cutting the chaff from what sells and what doesn't sell and getting behind products that 'are doing it right' -- what does that mean for you?/ #CopsforKids made it to Tucson, I revisit some audio with my interview with Paul and hope to get him back on the podcast to hear about some stories from the road.
All this and a few gems of info from #shimano!
Thank you for listening in! It would mean the world to me if you liked this podcast to share it with someone who rides a bike or frequents bike shops!
BSBF Ep. 40 - ride, race & recap
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Welcome to BikeShop BF EPISODE 40 with your host Dustin White. In this episode I delve into collaboration within the cycling industry, offer some suggestions for future collaborations // This (past) weekend's efforts: MS BIKE GIMLI, I return to a ride-race that made me fall a bit in love with the little cottage town of Gimli, near Lake Winnipeg and give a recap account of what went on -- was fatigued when recording the audio, so it may be incoherent. // Support the 'little podcast that could!" and how I feel about it. All this AND a bit extra!
Would mean the world to me if you took the time to rate, recommend or comment on this episode, wherever you are listening to it, so I can make BETTER episodes!!
BSBF BONUS #1 "Good morning, I made a smoothie."
BSBF Ep. 39– Strava Summit, is it worth it?
BSBF Episode 38 - getting caught up on a Q + A
BSBF Episode 37– what’s my age again?
On this episode of BIKESHOP BF podcast, I tried to keep it ‘short + sweet’ but I had a birthday so what does that mean for the podcast? What goals do I have for this next spin around the sun? Also, I talk about the reason for the brief break/hiatus and me missing Anthony Bourdain ‘Uncle Tony’. After the dark clouds comes the sunshine, in the form of the Tour de France! I can’t wait to see all the new tech and product launch of new stuff AND the daily coverage!!!
BSBF EPISODE 36: "PREPARE FOR BATTLE!"
In this episode, I try to squeeze a LOT things: Some wearing out of shoes for my man Matty "I have no idea what he did... but let's get him kitted up!" // First flat and a LOT of gratitude to my buddy Paul!! // Rider's diary and raw audio inserts of #badlandsgravelbattle with 'The Band' --- all of this and more!!
If you liked this podcast, please share and leave a rating! Your comments and questions are my oxygen so keep them coming! Until the next episode, thank you!
BSBF Ep: 35 Got a NEW BIKE!!! (Massive nerd alert!)
BSBF EPISODE 34 - coffee, (gravel) grind and collaborations
BSBF podcast episode 33– “house cleaning but mostly bikes”
S'March Trans-Canada ride, interview with Callum Young of FarRide Magazine
BikeShop BF: Calluminho Young of Far Ride Magazine- TRAILER
BSBF Episode 32: the magic of the Drew Review
Also on the podcast, we get to hear from Steve from Outdoor Gear Canada distribution (who represent Giro, Bell, Camelbak, Blackburn, Finish Line and Vittoria) with a fireside chat during a P.K. session ("product knowledge") about the recent furor over gun maker boycott and how it affects some brands and lastly, some fun news to share with you!
Thank you for listening to the podcast, please share, leave a review and stay tuned for the next episode!
#anchorchallenge - walking tour!
raw audio in quebec
coffee chat with Katrine
BSBF Episode 31: mon coeur vit en secrète au Québec
Despite the title, this episode is not but does answer "Where was I?" // Shimano has released a new version of 105 + Ultegra RX rear derailleur, I'm into it! // "you guys are lighting up my phone!" funtimes in the #gravelsection group chat // Many thanks to each of you who subscribe and listen to the podcast, means the world to me! Leave me a rating or send me a comment, it is my oxygen to keep making more episodes! xo- Dustin aka "BikeShop BF"