No Ride Around
By No Ride Around
No Ride AroundAug 16, 2019
Cape Epic Recap w/ Justin and Amir
Just like the title says
Cape Epic Pregame
Justin and Amir are currently about half way through the legendary Cape Epic. We discusse strategy, expectations, and the scope of the biggest mountain bike stage race in the world.
Gravel vs Mountain for Your First Race
Why does gravel have the reputation as being more accessible for first time racers? Should you consider a mountain bike race for your first time racing?
Justin Moved to Costa Rica?!
Green means go!!! **Don't worry, audio will improve massively next episode**
Is Lifetime Fitness Good for Offroad Racing?
There's no disputing the good that Lifetime and the Grand Prix are doing for top tier off road racing right now, but can it last forever?
Age Group or Open?
Can racing in harder categories bring out the best in you as a racer?
Marathon Nationals and Little Sugar Recaps
Yes, its late, we know.
4 Ways to Remain Engaged at the End of the Season
Maybe 5 ways...
2023 Breck Epic Recap
Spoiler alert, Breck Epic is amazing and you should definitely go do it.
Breck Epic Equipment Must Haves and Bike Fit Recon
Yeah, yeah. Breck Epic has come and gone, but there's always another one coming up. We dig into 3 equipment choices that we absolutely can't imagine hitting the BE start line without. Additionally, we get some pre-Breck Epic bike fits and share what our experiences where.
BIKE Transalp Recap
The international racing just doesn't stop. This time Justin, Amir, and teammate Shane head off to Europe for a crack at the 2023 BIKE Transalp stage race
Race Across Hildago Recap
Justin heads to Mexico to truly find the limits of what his body will tolerate in a race.
Gremlins
What are those pesky little things on your bike that can ruin a ride regardless of how amazing the scenery may be
Trans Andes Challenge Recap
Justin and Brian Elander head down to Chile to jump all the way into the deep end of the international stage racing pool.
Riding Your Event Distance Before the Event
We make the case for riding your event distance BEFORE the event, jump into the episode to hear our thought
The Baja Divide
You gotta do big things for your big birthdays (30, 40, 50, etc) and Justin decided to grab teammate and "go to" adventure buddy Brian Elander and ride the Baja Divide from beginning to end. He may have learned some things along the way.
How to Build a Race Season
We pick apart some methods in which you can construct a season of racing that is achievable, challenging, and fulfilling. We also announce this years race schedule and man is it a big one!
The Indoor Training Episode
Our unofficial season premier! How and when to commit to indoor training season and build a plan for success in the upcoming season. We look into Wahoo RGT, Zwift, and Trainer Road give you what we think are the best programs and why.
Zia Rides Dawn to Dusk Recap and Season Finale
Year number 4 was one for the record books, collectively we had an amazing season of racing. Check out our experience racing as 2 4 person teams in the Zia Rides Dawn to Dusk 12 hour event
NUE, National Championships, and Austin Rattler Recaps
October and November were busy months for the No Ride Around squad, lots of racing, lots of podiums, and lots of fun had by all.
Race Craft
Things you'll only learn from racing. Let us help you get ahead of the curve.
The Colorado Trail Race with Russ Patterson
How long would it take you to ride 530 miles? Could you do it in 2 weeks? 3? Now think about RACING that distance over multiple mountain passes, challenging singletrack, and adverse weather conditions at 10k feet above sea level. You in or you out? Follow along with us as Russ tells the tale of his 7 days taking on the CTR.
Follow Russ on Instagram at @russrides29
Breck Epic Recap
Broken shoulders, dislocated fingers, and rain cancellations made this years Breck Epic one for the books. Forgive us, we experiences some minor technical difficulties early in the episode, but our sound engineer is a magician and made it mostly better and it doesn't last for long. If you're looking for a stage by stage breakdown, look back in our catalog to season 1 and there are 2 episodes covering every stage, day by day.
All a Matter of Perspective
Are you the angry mountain biker that won't say hi on the trail? Maybe a little perspective is all you need.
All Part of the Same Tribe
Back when we still had 26" wheels along side 29" and 27.5", there was a joke: "Pick a wheel size and be a jerk about it". There are many ways to experience this sport and we dig into (almost) all of them.
The Space Between
Having an event on the calendar can be a day-to-day life defining experience. What to eat, what workout to do, when to go to bed is all informed by the training you need to do to accomplish your goal. But what about after the event?
La Ruta de los Conquistadores Recap
Dang near 2 years in the making. We trained, we prepped, we planned, it got canceled, and we started over. Buckle up for a long one kids, we have a lot to cover, our La Ruta Recap is finally here!
We're Off to La Ruta! (Again)
For those that recall, this whole La Ruta project has been in the making since Fall 2020. Well, after one false start and a much earlier that anticipated rescheduling of the event, we're finally off to Costa Rica for 3 days, 165 miles, and almost 25k' vert. See you all in the race recap.
To Upgrade or Buy a New Bike
Let's take the bike shop out of the equation and get some ideas about if you should upgrade your existing bike or move on to the shiny new carbon bike sitting in the showroom
The FTP Episode
Justin gets stuck in Colombia and we break down FTP testing protocols, indoor vs outdoor FTP, and how to objectively approach using FTP for racing.
We're back!!
Yes, we said it would only be January that we were taking off, but life happens sometimes. We're back with lots of new episodes in the pipeline and an amazing season ahead of us. La Ruta is looming, new sponsors are on board, and the weather is just getting good. Let's frickin' go!
Season 3 Finale
We revisit the year, share what we've learned, what we look forward to next year, and cover what can expected from our upcoming season. Thank you everyone for a killer year!
Dawn to Dusk Mountain Bike Adventures
Justin launches a new business venture, we talk about what got him there, why it's time to change things up, and what his goals are for the future.
MOAR International Racing at the Cruce del Istmo in Panama and The UCI Gets Involved with Gravel Racing
Justin heads off to Panama to represent his 2020 and 2021 NUE National Title at Cruce del Istmo and we debate the merits of the UCI bringing gravel racing under their regulations.
Singlespeeds and Crash Hangovers
Harley gets a new bike and we talk about working through the aftermath of crashing... a lot
La Ruta Gets Cancelled
It was always a possibility and now here we are. In true No Ride Around fashion, a cancelled race doesn't mean the end of that weekends adventure.
Shenandoah 100 Recap
We all know Justin can win races, but what happens when he has to employ new tactics and duke it out with some really fast riders? Shenandoah 100 would be the last win he needs to wrap up the overall title for the NUE series, listen as we cover the most exciting race recap we've ever done.
La Ruta de los Conquistadores Primer
What is it going to take to get through La Ruta? A day by day break down of what to expect and how to prepare.
Leadville Trail 100 MTB Recap
We head up to Leadville to get our buckles. The experience in Leadville never disappoints and this year was no exception. It was hot, the course was long, but we got through it and came away the heroes of our own stories.
Silver Rush 50 and Nationals Recap
The team heads to Leadville for the Silver Rush 50 qualifier for the LT100MTB. Fun was had, podiums were achieved, and coins were distributed. Justin goes at it with the big boys at Nationals.
Firecracker 50 Recap
The team heads out to our first BIG event with 18 riders lining up at the 2021 edition of the Firecracker 50.
The Kitchen Sink Episode
Event season finds us busy both in business and recreation, we sit down for a catch up and cover Firecracker 50 and LT100 prerides, more "on bike" nutrition advice, and we introduce a new sponsor.
Training and Recovering During a Racing Block
Justin recently completed an intense block of racing (3 races, 3 podiums, 3 weeks) and we dig into the idea of how to race multiple events back to back and stay recovered and ready for them. Also, race recaps of Sarlacc, 18 Hours of Fruita, and 12 Hours of Royal Gorge.
The State of the Industry
Everyone loves a good rant, or that's what we're hoping for. We talk about the challenges of running a bike shop and a gym during a global pandemic.
Maintenance Tips for a Successful Early Season
From suspension service and tune-ups to upgrades and spare parts, we advise you on how we ensure we have a successful early season and minimize down time while our bikes are being serviced.
Race Canceled? Vegas, Here we come!
In a story as old as 2020, 2 more races get canceled and the No Ride Around crew are forced to find adventure where they can. Tuck in for adventure time like only we can pull off.
3 Rides That Changed Us
We dig deep into the history books and try to identify the defining moments in our cycling past that shaped who we are as riders today.
MIssing Persons, Mountain Bikes, and Bigfoot
We dive into the dangerous world of missing persons in wilderness areas discussing why getting lost is so easy, how state and federal officials tend to not be able to help as much as we would hope, and a number of cases when Bigfoot may have helped someone survive.
Listener Questions #2
We don't do it often, but when we do, it's always fun. In this episode we answer training and racing questions submitted by our team members and listeners from all over. Enjoy!
2021 Race Schedule and Goals, Are Marginal Gains Just for the Pros?
Another race recap, this time for Dawn To Dusk in Arizona. We cover our upcoming race schedules and goals, and discuss if saving small percentages of effort over many categories adds up to enough to make a big difference for the amateur racer.