Best SRAM Podcasts (2026)

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Live Design! Designing Commanders for Secret Sram-ta 1:43:38

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This week Gaby is on the pod to talk about a deck swap we're doing with our local friends. Like a Secret Santa, we were each given a mission, and needed to build a deck to that spec. After finishing our decks, we couldn't help but think of what we'd do with some custom magic energy. Join us as we each design a commander, first for "Mischievous Chao…

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Inside SRAM’s DEI Revolution | Meet the Woman Changing Cycling from Within | Angela Craft Williams, Vice President of Talent and Inclusion at SRAM 1:02:46

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In this episode of the Ride To Success Podcast, host Pedro Couto Lopes sits down with Angela Craft Williams, Vice President of Talent and Inclusion at SRAM, to explore how one woman is reshaping the culture of cycling from the inside out. Angela shares deeply personal experiences — from confronting racial bias as a student to empowering the next ge…

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Revising Revised Edition! Retro Design Philosphy 1:24:54

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Every amateur designer is tempted to mess with the past... What if you could change broken cards? Customize a draft format more to your liking? Provide the perfect on-ramp for new players? Tim brings Peter on to go in-depth on his long-simmering project of overhauling early Magic through the lens of Revised aka 3rd Edition. How do you create the fe…

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Julie Cornelius: 1 Mission > 5 Countries > Unlimited Impact | From Fear to Freedom 1:10:59

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In this powerful episode of the Ride To Success Podcast, host Pedro Couto Lopes sits down with Julie Cornelius, the visionary founder and Executive Director of World Ride — a nonprofit transforming the lives of women through mountain biking across Nepal, Guatemala, Peru, Lesotho, and Botswana. Julie shares how a single trip turned into a global mis…

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Ep 113: Brutally Ranking 2025 Cycling Trends + ANOTHER Bike Recall 1:12:20

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Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Ads 01:00 a festive hello 04:04 Francis’ new dream bike 06:20 Jimmi’s sus purchasing history 09:55 The curious case of the State Bicycle Co. review… 21:04 Another bike recall?! 23:20 Cyclists are getting caught by speed guns 28:16 Brutally ranking 2025 bike trends 29:37 phat headtubes 31:19 off-the…

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147. David Millar: The Christmas special (sort of) 1:27:10

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In this week's episode, Will and James are joined by David Millar, a man who needs no introduction, but just in case: David's career in cycling spans decorated rider (he was the first Brit to wear all three Grand Tour jerseys) to fallen hero (he admitted to, and was suspended for two years for doping in 2004) to risen phoenix (he returned to the pr…

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Dialed Podcast 378 - All the crap we want for Christmas and our 2025 Highlights 1:27:02

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Send us a message! We share all the crap we want for Christmas and probably won't get for obvious reasons. We also recap our personal 2025 highlights and why they were special to us. It was a fun one, so enjoy... Happy Merry Holidays and thanks for listening! Support the showBy Jake, Matt, Ian, & Lance

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Revel Bikes Founder Adam Miller Talks 32" Wheels, RaTical Development, Future Bikes & More...Ep. 168 1:14:50

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Today on the podcast, our friend and Revel Bikes founder Adam Miller joins us to chat all things Revel. We get into their 32" bikes they are working on, what it's been like to develop their full suspension titanium bike in the RaTical, plus some classic listener questions ranging from the best burger in Carbondale to Adam's thoughts on modern geome…

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The Biggest Lie in Women’s Cycling | Jack Lindsay 1:30:27

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Is women’s cycling being held back by those meant to protect it? In this powerful episode of the Ride to Success podcast, host Pedro Couto Lopes sits down with Jack Lindsay, ex- Advisory Board Member of The Cyclists’ Alliance (TCA) and co-founder of HOSKING Bikes—to expose the deep-rooted inequities that still plague women in cycling. Jack pulls no…

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Ep 112: The Bikes We Shouldn’t Have Sold + Shimano’s New ‘Affordable’ Di2 1:02:30

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Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Ads 01:00 Don’t try any of this at home 09:09 The ultimate musical instrument does not exi… 12:14 Shimano’s new, less expensive GRX Di2 23:31 If we were speccing a gravel bike, here’s what we’d buy… 30:37 The UCI actually listened?! 32:43 New safest helmet + Assos to sponsor EF 34:05 Factor’s new b…

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At What Cost! 1:07:24

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Juliet's new game has us picking costs from cards, but we don't have all our options available! Can we get a mono-red double striking defender? Abzan direct damage? WB creature stealing? Join Beacon of Creation's Discord: https://discord.gg/t88Vpwh Show Notes and Images: https://beaconofcreation.com Intro music by Dee Culp…

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Ep 111: $1MILLION Fake Specialized Bikes Con + Big Issues at CUBE 1:16:43

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00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error 01:00 How many burritos is too many? 05:33 Almost butt dialling Prof Brian Cox 08:46 How to ride faster, made simple 12:43 News quiz incoming… 13:05 $1million of fake Specialized’s uncovered 18:23 Massive road bike recall 21:44 Pogacar bike auction madness 25:40 Motorbike brand turns to bicycles 27:13 Decathlon…

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146. Dr Hutch: Tears, resilience, beauty and endurance 1:23:02

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This week, James and Will are joined by Dr Hutch, the legendary British time-trial rider (second only to Beryl Burton in national wins) turned Cambridge-educated doctor turned journalist. Dr Hutch is a longstanding columnist in Cycling Weekly (other cycling magazines are available, see our link to Cyclist below y'know), commentator, pundit, voice o…

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Nov-Embermage Challenge Review, Part 2 1:04:23

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Juliet and guest-judge Andrew Sherman finish reviewing the the red-mana-dork Design Challenge, asking fiery questions about whether a Mountain is a card, whether a Creature is a Mountain, and whether Pierre Menard is a better author than Cervantes when it comes to three-drop magic design. Check out some of Andrew's Magic and other game projects: ht…

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Our Favorite MTB Things of 2025 Plus Classic Listener Questions & More... Ep. 167 1:06:33

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Today on the podcast, the guys chat about their favorite mountain bike things of the year before they get into some classic listener questions ranging from eating Taco Bell for a year to servicing a bike that's been sitting for a long time and everything in between. Tune in!Our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCczlFdoHUMcFJuHUeZf9b_QWorldw…

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Cycling’s Future Depends on This! | Ken Vinson of All Clubs LA on Representation, Leadership & Legacy 1:22:53

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In this episode of the Ride To Success Podcast, host Pedro Couto Lopes sits down with Kenneth Vinson, founder of All Clubs LA, to explore how one man’s ride became a nationwide movement for representation in cycling. From his personal journey into the sport to the creation of a thriving, Black-led cycling community, Ken shares how All Clubs LA is b…

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Dialed Podcast 377 - Recap of El Tour de Tucson, and is there a decline in youth cycling? 1:25:55

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Send us a message! We recap the 2025 El Tour de Tucson - it was a good one! We also discuss a great listener question regarding what seems like a decrease of youth in cycling and how the cycling community can help change this for the better. Thanks for listening!! Support the showBy Jake, Matt, Ian, & Lance

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Ep 110: Can This New Groupset Save Campagnolo? + Specialized Has Lost Its Mind 1:07:05

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Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s Rookie Error 01:00 Gym gains & Greggs pub 05:50 SRAM battery hack you should NEVER try 08:57 Mid-range bikes that are cool? 12:36 Campagnolo promises mid-tier groupset amidst mass lay-offs 25:40 People are angry at Specialized 31:56 Tour de France stage winner caught 5 times over…

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Nov-Embermage Challenge Review, Part 1 1:04:05

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Juliet and guest judge Andrew Sherman tackle Mono-Red Mana Dorks for this month's design challenge review. Treasure, One-hit wonders, and Blitz (but not blitzball) all make fiery-hot appearances. Check out some of Andrew's Magic and other game projects: https://acsherman.github.io/sets/TPW https://acsherman.itch.io/ Join Beacon of Creation's Discor…

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How One Mum Sparked a Cycling Revolution | Karen Gee – Founder of Cycle Sprog 1:26:02

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In this episode of the Ride to Success Podcast, host Pedro Couto Lopes sits down with Karen Gee, founder of Cycle Sprog — the UK’s leading family cycling platform inspiring parents and kids to ride together. Karen shares the incredible story of how a simple idea, born out of frustration at the lack of reliable information for parents, grew into a t…

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Julian Hall: Redefining Success Through Resilience 15:32

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R.I.D.E. — Julian Hall: Redefining Success Through Resilience Reflect. Interpret. Distill. Expand. In this R.I.D.E. episode, we unpack the emotional depth and life-changing insights from our full conversation with Julian Hall, trauma therapist, founder of Calm People, and expert in emotional resilience. Written by Pedro Couto Lopes and brought to l…

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Dialed Podcast 376 - Dealing with life getting in the way of riding and racing your bike 1:32:42

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Send us a message! Dealing with the moments in time when life gets in the way of riding and racing your bike and how to rebound once things return to normal. Support the showBy Jake, Matt, Ian, & Lance

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Ep 109: Canyon’s £34m Sales Problem + Pogačar’s VO2 Max Is Revealed… and wow 1:08:07

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Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error 01:00 Get back… 04:53 Snow + winter socks reviews 09:34 Canyon’s £34m sales problem: are less people buying bikes? 22:46 IPT becomes NSN 30:58 Tadej’s WILD VO2 max result reveal 37:37 Hack for flat SRAM shifters (FUOTW) 43:59 Unpopular Opinions on bar tape 50:33 Unpo…

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145. Alistair Brownlee: triathlon legend, gravel racing demon and sportsmanship superstar 1:18:35

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This week James and Will are joined by Alistair Brownlee, legendary triathlete turned Ironman champion turned gravel racing extraordinaire turned sports scientist turned... If there was a personification of the polymath endurance athlete, Alistair is it, from being the only triathlete to hold two Olympic individual triathlon titles, to sacrificing …

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Forging a Format! Learn about Beacon Constructed 55:31

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Inspiring episode this week! Khord and IgnitedxSoul hop on the pod this week to tell us about Beacon Constructed, a Standard-like format composed of sets from the Beacon of Creation server. This contained setup has a lot of advantages and helps them playtest with each other. Join Beacon of Creation's Discord: https://discord.gg/t88Vpwh Show Notes a…

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Chatting Crankworx, Hard MTB League, Goldilocks Tires & More with Special Guest Sophie Allen Ep. 166 1:07:58

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Today on the podcast, Jared & Liam are joined by our good friend and extremely talented racer Sophie Allen. We chat about how she got into mountain bike racing and her collegiate mountain biking career as well as her experience racing events such as Crankworx, Hard MTB League & more. Tune in!Our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCczlFdoHUMc…

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Why Men Break Down After ‘Success’ — The Truth No One Talks About 1:12:41

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Julian Hall | Emotional Resilience Expert, Therapist & Author When success comes at the cost of your peace, what does it really mean to “win”? In this powerful episode of Ride To Success, emotional resilience expert Julian Hall opens up about his journey through stage 4 cancer and how it redefined his understanding of success, masculinity, and ment…

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Marco Sonderegger: Designing the Future of How We Ride 15:47

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R.I.D.E. — Marco Sonderegger: Designing the Future of How We Ride Reflect. Interpret. Distill. Expand. In this R.I.D.E. episode, we break down the key ideas and bold insights from our full-length conversation with Marco Sonderegger, Director of Turbo Product Experience at Specialized Bicycle Components. Written by Pedro Couto Lopes and brought to l…

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Ep 108: New Cannondale Leaked + Jimmi Joins GCN?! 1:02:03

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Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error 01:00 Got the lurgy 02:37 Jimmi joins GCN? 05:02 Emily met Pauline Ferrand-Prévot 06:32 Bianchi crack frame 08:23 New steel bikes galore!! 18:16 New Cannondale leaked 22:12 New helmet tech to prevent concussions 25:36 The UCI made an advent calendar 30:54 Packing err…

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Jon Dutton OBE on Purpose, Resilience & Reinvention 9:06

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R.I.D.E. — Jon Dutton OBE: Leading British Cycling Through Crisis Reflect. Interpret. Distill. Expand. In this R.I.D.E. episode, we unpack the most powerful lessons from our full-length conversation with Jon Dutton OBE, Chief Executive of British Cycling. Written by Pedro Couto Lopes and brought to life by AI, this short-form reflection explores wh…

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Following Signposts - Avatar the Last Airbender 1:15:39

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We're back again on the trail, following where the signposts lead us in draft. This new Avatar set has some new twists on the uncommon gold "archetype" cards and overall has some new ideas on structure. How do you structure a set with four types of elements in a game with five colors and ten color pairs? We dive in and give our breakdown. Join Beac…

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Marco Sonderegger on E-Bikes at Specialized 1:29:59

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How a Rejected Idea Changed the Future of Cycling Forever From Swiss Trails to Turbo Innovation What does it take to change the way the world rides? In this episode of Ride to Success, host Pedro Couto Lopes sits down with Marco Sonderegger, Director of Turbo Product Experience at Specialized Bicycle Components, to uncover the story behind some of …

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Ep 107: Is Shimano Coming For SRAM? + Another Brand Closure?! 57:01

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Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error 01:00 hello again 06:25 we tried TikTok bike hacks 08:43 proof cycling (& therapy) can save your life 12:59 new cycling documentary to watch 14:30 Gorewear is shutting down?! 18:54 what’s Shimano up to now? 25:12 we need to talk about Merida’s new gravel bike… 29:07 …

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144. Emma Pooley: Tour de France winner, Oat to Joy author and pro-athlete sage 1:13:25

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This week, Robyn and Will are joined by Emma Pooley, Tour de France women's winner in 2009 (or the Grande Boucle Féminine as it was then), Olympic medallist, UCI world time-trial winner, multiple national road and time-trial champion and triathlon and duathlon champ, plus a first class honours student at Cambridge and University Challenge contestan…

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Live Design - The Year of Mechanics w/rexxer2 48:35

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We've got a combo episode this week. Part project showoff, part live design, and all weird old mechanics. Rexxer2 aka Spencer hops on the pod with Tim to talk through this mechanic-a-day project and then dive in to design three of the cards! Fans (if they exist??) of Frenzy, Grandeur, and Gravestorm gotta listen to this one. The Year of Mechanics g…

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Weird Tools, Bike Sizing Woes, Radial Tires, Road Trips & More... Ep. 165 1:06:54

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Today on the podcast, the guys briefly discuss the demise of superboost as well as Jared's new ASR build and off season training regiments before jumping into a classic set of listener questions ranging from modern bike sizing to tire recommendations, weird tools and everything in between. Tune in!Our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCczlF…

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Leading British Cycling Through Crisis | Jon Dutton OBE on Purpose, Resilience & Reinvention 1:08:37

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In this powerful episode of the Ride to Success podcast, we sit down with Jon Dutton OBE, Chief Executive of British Cycling, to explore what it means to lead with purpose in the face of uncertainty, rebuild trust in sport, and create long-term impact from the top of one of the UK’s most iconic cycling organisations. Jon opens up about the incredib…

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Ep 106: A Questionable Canyon, Pog’s Hour Record? + Has Colnago Gone Too? 1:03:21

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Thanks to Garmin for supporting the podcast! 00:00 Garmin ad: Jimmi’s rookie error 01:00 You can’t see me… 03:48 more affordable bikes that are actually cool 11:46 What’s going on with this new Canyon? 19:31 New Colnago bike + will Pogačar try the hour record? 28:13 RedBull/Movistar rider sacked 29:40 Luke Rowe ‘made life hell’ for dopers in the pe…

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Rhoxtober Challenge Review 1:22:20

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Spooky season meets rhinoceroses in our monthly challenge! We got your best card ideas submitted throughout the month and we cover the entries in this episode. Lots of great designs, plus Juliet's twist on anagram card names! Charity stream for Moonshot this weekend: https://www.twitch.tv/moonshotnetwork Join Beacon of Creation's Discord: https://d…