The 12-Week Rule: Guide To Dialing In Your Equipment Before Important Cycling Events (#246) The Time-Crunched Cyclist Podcast By CTS podcast

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The 12-Week Rule: Guide to Dialing In Your Equipment Before Important Cycling Events (#246)

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OVERVIEW

When it comes to the equipment choices and mistakes athletes make before big events, Tony Bustamante has seen it all. The founder of Velosmith Bicycle Studio, which specializes in customized builds for discerning cyclists, and a second-generation bike shop owner, Tony has been that guy you implored to fix your brakes last minute or install that super-important part the afternoon before your flight. Not only does he not recommend you do that, he has other potentially race-saving, trip-saving, and money-saving advice for cyclists as we head into the height of summer event season.

TOPICS COVERED

The 3 Categories of Concern for Cyclists
- Rider: Apparel and Contact Points
- Bike: Frame/Fork, wheels/tires, drivetrain, controls
- Variables: Bags, aero bars, on-bike tools, lights, etc.
How to choose a mechanic you can trust
Timeline for event-specific equipment choices/changes
Timeline for having your bike worked on before an event

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Velosmith Bicycle Studio

GUEST

Tony Bustamante of Velosmith Bicycle Studio. A second-generation bike shop owner, Tony Began working for his father in 1986 and over time worked in shops from L.A. to D.C. In the late 90s - early 00s. He worked at Seven Cycles in production/manufacturing and design before starting Velosmith in 2011 with a focus on building custom bicycles and delivering an exceptional level of mechanical service and hospitality. One last bit about Tony: he was an athlete Adam Pulford worked with for a handful of years and Adam has utilized Tony's skills and guidance on equipment choices, bike fit, and more.

HOST
Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world.
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Chapters

1. Introduction to Time Crunch Cyclist (00:00:00)

2. The Three Categories of Race Prep (00:05:25)

3. Meet Tony Bustamante of VeloSmith (00:08:09)

4. The Rider: Fit, Comfort, Clothing (00:09:38)

5. The Bike: Mechanics and Maintenance (00:21:30)

6. Variables: Everything Else That Matters (00:31:33)

7. Final Advice and Episode Conclusion (00:35:37)

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