Bespoke Endurance: Cycling Podcast

The Best Bike Saddles RANKED by a Professional Bike Fitter

What's the best bike saddle—and are expensive 3D-printed saddles actually worth the money? Choosing a cycling saddle can be incredibly confusing. Width, shape, padd

Bike Hubs Explained: What to Know Before Buying Carbon Wheels

You might spend thousands on carbon wheels without understanding the component that determines their reliability, engagement and long-term serviceability: the hub. Cycli

The Unwritten Rules of Cycling Group Rides

What are the unwritten rules of a cycling group ride? And what do you need to know before joining a fast group ride for the first time? In this episode, we sit down with

Bike Mechanics Reveal 10 Used Bike Red Flags

Buying a used road bike can save you thousands of dollars—or cost you thousands if you don't know what to look for. Before you buy a used Specialized, Trek, Cervélo

We Compared ChatGPT, TrainerRoad & a Cycling Coach. Here's What We Learned.

Everyone has an opinion about the best way to train for cycling. Some swear by a coach. Others say TrainerRoad is all you'll ever need. And now more and more cyclis

Cycling With a Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM): Worth It?

Are continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) worth it for endurance athletes? Or are they just another expensive trend? After hearing that professional athletes have used cont

The Maintenance Mistakes That Are Slowing You Down

Are you losing speed because of simple maintenance mistakes? In this episode, we sit down with Sean Lundrigan, Service Manager at Trek Fort Wright, bike mechanic and rac

The Biggest Cycling Tech Trends According to Mechanics

Cycling tech has changed dramatically over the last 10 years. From wider tires and disc brakes to electronic shifting, 1x drivetrains, massive cassettes, integrated cockp

This Is Why Your Power Isn’t Improving (It's Not Your Training)

Most cyclists think getting faster means riding more. But what if the real limiter isn’t your training — it's your strength, nutrition, and durability?  In this epi

A National Champion Failed a Drug Test — Is Masters Racing Clean?

Is TRT in Masters cycling an unfair advantage? Or is testosterone replacement therapy simply legitimate medical treatment? In this episode, we’re diving into one of the

Is Road Racing in the U.S. Dying? (USA Cycling Data)

Is road racing in the U.S. dying? We break down USA Cycling membership trends, disappearing road races, and the explosion of gravel racing to uncover what’s really happen

How much speed is your bike fit or lack thereof costing you? 

If you’re serious about getting faster without just buying new gear, this is for you. In this episode, we sit down with Eric Peters, founder of ERG Cycling, to break dow

What a Bike Lawyer Says to Do Immediately After a Crash

What should cyclists do immediately after a crash with a car? In this episode of Recreational Rider to Racer, we sit down with Chris Carville, an experienced bike lawyer,

⚠️ Why Most Cyclists Peak Too Early in the Season (And How to Avoid It)

Last year was our first season of racing, and like a lot of new racers… we made some mistakes. One of the biggest? Not understanding the importance of peaking at the righ

🏁 Why The Zwift Ride Might Be the Best Indoor Setup for Racers

I’ve seen plenty of reviews on the Zwift Ride, but no one really talks about the one thing I didn’t expect — free speed. Being able to stretch out, lower my position, and

🔥 Scott McGill Joins Hincapie’s Team: Big Move for U.S. Cycling

Today we’re joined by American pro cyclist Scott McGill, who just signed with Modern Adventure and is gearing up for a massive 2026 season. Known for his sprinting power

💡The Most Overlooked Factor of Bike Trainers?

Winter is coming… and it’s trainer season again. We're back on the hunt for a new indoor trainer — but this time, not making the same mistakes we did when we bought

❌ Top Bike Computers (2025) — What the Garmin Lawsuit Means for You

Garmin’s in hot water—and this one might affect you like it has us. We break down the lawsuit between Strava and Garmin, why it matters for cyclists, runners, and triathl

🧠 How to Win on Zwift (900 Races Later)

If you are into Zwift racing, this episode is for you. We sat down with Mike, a Cat 3 racer who’s ridden 900 races and holds a rating racing score of 934. He shares wisdo

🤫What No One Tells You About Zwift Racing

Thinking about getting into Zwift racing? 🚴‍♂️ In this episode we cover what no one tells you about your first Zwift race — from crazy fast starts, latency issues, confus