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A laid-back cycling podcast can still hit serious truths, and this ride does both. We start by catching up on real life: conferences, board service in public transportation, and the behind-the-scenes reality that managing people is often harder than managing routes. Even a “fun” golf outing turns into a surprisingly honest look at how business gets done, how vendors pitch, and why networking can feel like you just stepped into someone else’s office.

From there we talk home life and balance: starting a new job, surviving training, and why onboarding and employee turnover cost more than most people think. We also share a proud dad moment with school kicking off and marching band season ramping up, plus details on a possible listener golf meetup around an upcoming trip. If you’ve ever tried to protect leisure time while life gets loud, you’ll recognize the juggle.

Then we go where cyclists need us to go: safety. We discuss heartbreaking crashes involving an elite college cycling team and a young pro rider, plus a scary rails-to-trails incident affecting someone in our own community. After that, we lift things back up with our Listener Spotlight game (Windsor, Ontario brings a wild mix of auto history, Underground Railroad significance, and Prohibition rum running), celebrate 127,273 downloads, swap unbelievable golf stories, and talk bourbon market shifts, rare bottles on shelves, and why whiskey prices may finally be cooling off.

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Adam and Michael’s friendship has grown through years of shared miles, challenges, and laughter on the bike. Their passion for cycling has carried them through life’s twists and turns, creating a bond full of stories, jokes, and unforgettable rides. In their podcast, they bring that same spirit to the mic—sharing adventures, trading banter, and welcoming listeners into their cycling community. Whether tackling steep climbs or cruising open roads, their conversations capture the fun, friendship, and freedom that cycling brings. Tune in for stories that celebrate the ride and the camaraderie that makes it unforgettable.

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