
The Maybird Cycling Podcast
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Remembering Adam Heckmann
We share our memories of Adam, and talk about moving forward. #ridestrongbekind
S1 Ep 30Episode 30- Leave the Ketchup out of the Casserole (also, Genetics)
Self-explanatory.
S1 Ep 29Episode 29- Intensity=Salad Dressing
How to get better-er.
S1 Ep 28Episode 28- Don't Be An Awful Person (Mandatory Listen)
The most important episode we'll ever make.
S1 Ep 27Episode 27- All About Group Rides
We're back! As the season approaches, we explore one of the most critical aspects of youth cycling: group rides.
S1 Ep 27Episode 27- How To Buy a Bike
Joe and Dan trade places and explore how to go about buying a new bike.
S1 Ep 26Episode 26- Who Doesn't Want Free Watts?
A look back at 2022, and how to pick some low-hanging watt fruit in 2023.
S1 Ep 25Episode 25- The Polarized Express
The most controversial debate that doesn't actually exist.
S1 Ep 24Episode 24- I HAVE THE POWER(meter)
All about power meters!
S1 Ep 23Episode 23- Presents for cyclists and USAC/UCI rules (my pun skills failed me)
We talk about Christmas presents for cyclists, and explain the mechanics of USAC and UCI racing.
S1 Ep 22Episode 22- Taking a ride on the over-TRAIN (forgive me)
WUKAR, UCI rules, overtraining, and more fun stuff.
S1 Ep 21Episode 21- This one is interesting
Burnout. (Also cyclocross vs road bikes, and Dan actually does well on a quiz)
S1 Ep 20Episode 20- Do you even lift bro?
Should cyclists lift? I don't know, why don't you listen and find out?
S1 Ep 19Episode 19- Trainers (Part 2: How To Buy A Trainer)
Joe gets in the nitty gritty about trainers and trainer compatibility.
S1 Ep 18Episode 18- Trainers (Part 1)
Up now: How do you use a trainer? Up Next: How do you buy a trainer?
S1 Ep 17Episode 17- The Universe, Tortilla Chips, and other things that aren't B****
We try talking about things out of our comfort zone.
2022 Awards Show
It's the end of the racing season, and we want to recognize some outstanding performances.
S1 Ep 16Episode 16- The WINDS of Change/The SANDS of Time (If you were at States you'll get the joke)
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.
S1 Ep 15Episode 15- The Final NICA Episode
It's not too late- there are still things that you can do to get faster before States.
S1 Ep 14Episode 14- Warm Up So You Can Throw Down
Warming up, mental toughness, NICA, Gravel Worlds, and our desperate need to coordinate our notes
S1 Ep 13Episode 13- Winter Is Coming
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
A painful (but hopefully useful) look at a silent plague.

S1 Ep 12Episode 12- Are you a protein, or a PRO-TEEN?
Worlds, protein, etc.

S1 Ep 11Episode 11- DR. TAPER: Take two peaks and call me in the morning
Want to make sure that your training actually translates into results? Listen up...

S1 Ep 10Episode 10- I pity the poor fuel
We cover the lowest-hanging fruit in cycling.

S1 Ep 9Episode 9- *Insert hydration-based clickbait title here*
A P2P recap, a boost/DUB discussion, a chat about hydration, and a partridge in a pear tree.

S1 Ep 8Episode 8- Recovery p/b Venmo
Dan and Joe answer rapid fire questions before tackling our white whale: recovery.

S1 Ep 7Episode 7- Are you TIREd of Zone 2?
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.

S1 Ep 6Episode 6- It's the most NICA-ful time of the year
It's that time again! Joe and Dan explore the 5-week exercise in insanity that we call "NICA".

S1 Ep 5Episode 5- Plants are awesome
This week we talk about nutrition. You'll never guess which diet is our favorite.....

S1 Ep 4Episode 4- Nationals to NICA (plus Kenda tires)
We break down the weekend at Nationals and look forward to NICA.

S1 Ep 3Episode 3- Tech with Joe
Joe takes a deep dive into suspension, fit, and brakes.

S1 Ep 2Episode 2- What's with the upside down TBY?
We discuss the acronym that absolutely nobody is talking about.

S1 Ep 1Episode 1- Two Mountain Bikers Explain Road Cycling
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 finer points of the sport.

Episode 0- Meet Dan and Joe
An introduction to Dan, Joe, Maybird, and the Pod.