I believe the quote of the show shall be, "if you want to make the tree look bigger, trim the bushes." Oh, and our take on part one of, you know, the show.
Keeping things going, how to maintain focus, along with a full news lineup.
Okay, we all know things are pretty "rough" right now. The Packfiller looks for the silver lining...
Four old bike riders (yes, including Jack), provide advice for the "youngsters" on the marriage of beer and bikes. Oh, and a great discussion on the merits of ZWIFT in a pandemic.
A great talk with the one and only Theo de Rooij about his career, "that" Paris Roubaix, team management, and so much more.
Pat and Paul doing the best they can in times of pandemic. Drinking beer, watching old races, and saying stuff. This is the audio only version. For the full experience, check out our YouTube channel, or Packfiller.com.
It was supposed to happen. We were supposed to be there. In place, we give you a great discussion with John Galloway from Velocast on the 2004 Ronde, along with why we all continue to love the bike.
The Voice himself returns. Dave Towle on The Packfiller talking racing, quarantine, and VR versus IRL, AKA Zwift racing.
I know what you're thinking... TWO EPISODES IN ONE WEEK?!?!
Yep. This one features the man behind the voice, as well as the hilarious Tour de Quarantine, Brad Sohner.
We're not there yet, but the cycling season sure is. Paul and Dismount Dave bring some uncontrolled, and uncensored humor into the perspective. Let's all wash our hands, and laugh at things a bit, shall we?
Don't panic. Pat's in the studio on a Monday alone by choice, not quarantine. A good interview and discussion with "retired" pro turned true ambassador for the sport of cycling, Ben Wolfe.
Packfiller Assemble! The entire group in one room (and Skype) discussing the end of the world, Gianni Moscon, ethics... and Jack brought the beer (he isn't poop).
Journalist, storyteller, lover of all things two wheels, and a perfect guest for The Packfiller - Anne Marije Rook
We rode Sunday, we podcasted Monday. Topics include obsession, how to properly poop, and all Americans in the peloton.
The Packfiller is back in the studio, with a questionable ending...
Ian Boswell returns to The Packfiller to discuss some pretty big changes in his career...
The team members meet for a training camp podcast. Well, four of us did. News, avoiding burnout, and a brilliant self shaming comeback by CP highlight yet another Packfiller.
Time to put our outdated, opinionated, traditions to the test. Pat and Paul are subjected to the true test of humility for a cyclist, the bike fit, with Sam Waples of Tailwind Physical Therapy and Fitness. Injury prevention, position, strength and many other topics included. Oh, and a REALLY bad beer punishment.
The kits are here, news, the battle of the generations, and a trivia that, IMO, should have been a tie. #everyonegetsaribbon #packfiller #cycling #podcast
The Packfiller meets to discuss the end of the year, and decade. All "best of" lists can suck it. Drink every time you hear the word "gravity" by the way...
Just in time for Christmas! Use this episode wisely... A talk with World Tour rider turned gravel and endurance MTB elite, Peter Stetina.
This episode might not be suitable for young listeners. Hell, it might not be suitable for mature listeners!
Teammates, friends... what's the difference? A lot.
Pat makes a decision to get going, again, and a talk with Steve Cummings on his career, retirement, and dealing with setbacks.
A multitude of methods to motivate your map to mediocrity.
OK, we actually have someone in who knows stuff... Sam Waples of Tailwind Fitness in studio to convince us how messed up we truly are...
We are back in the studio, and, for once, no glasses were harmed in the recording of this podcast.
The Podcast that will lead to Episode 2 of Packfiller Bike Towns. Seattle is the town, and Frank Strack, Carson Hedrick and John Sheehan the guests to show off all that Seattle has to offer.
Off the chain.
Pat gets 'released' from the studio to meet at The Bike Hub Spokane to talk with Perform X Racing founderIntense Factory Racing Manager, and guy guaranteed to help you go faster on two wheels, Todd Schumlick.
Pat's giving the studio a night off, and flying solo for an interview with former Tour of Ireland winner, and UCI President, Patrick McQuaid.
The Packfiller Tour Game completed in July. It took a while to figure out the punishment. This was worth it. Thing of it as the most beautiful audio version of mass chaos.
Yet another attempt at herding cats. Try and keep up, and you might have a few laughs. Be sure to call in on Mondays at 6:45 and get in on the Packfiller Games.
A show that started off fine, and then... well... I never thought I'd say this, but thank god for the one and only CP.
Amanda is back, and she has a hell of a plan. Careful, if you're like us, you'll find it addicting. Send support her way with the hashtags #prAna #amandabatty #morebuttsonbikes
US Paralympics Sports Psychologist, Dr. Sara Mitchell on The Packfiller
Relax, The Packfiller has all of cycling's woes solved. Well, at least some of them. Well, maybe not. At least you can come and play in our clubhouse...
Pat talks with multiple time National champion, Ryan Trebon about MTB, cyclocross, eBikes, and a few insider secrets.
Back after the break, in studio, talking the Colorado Classic recap, the Vuelta preview (even though it already started), rider transfers, and some of The Thirteen to round things out. Oh, and it is AD FREE.
How important is music to the cyclist? What makes a cyclist a true cyclist? Are there any actual good songs about bikes? Is gravel cycling bluegrass? These questions and more answered on today's episode, with special guest Frank Strack of The Velominati, and The Cells.
Great things happening in Women's Cycling. Lucy Diaz, COO of the Colorado Classic, talks to Pat about the race, the decisions, and the pledge.
The Tour is over, we're dealing with it. The points are added up, and one hell of a challenge emerges.
All contestants in the Tour Challenge meet to talk up an "A" Tour, tally the points, and begin to sweat out the punishments.
That's right. The Packfiller Studio is officially open, and although some technical growing pains exist, we are officially underway in the new space. The Tour, Giro Rosa, and the completion of The 13 round out the episode.
Last show in the temp studio (fingers crossed), a Tour de France breakdown, and the solution to cycling is found.
In the temporary studio (still) with the usual faces, and one new. The 2019 Tour de France is the topic, although some cat herding was required to get there.
If you want to play along with the Tour de France Packfiller Game, be sure to send your five rider picks by 'Merica Day.
"Heck, I'll give you until Friday." - Pat
On location at MOJO Cyclery in Spokane Valley, WA to talk about the power of the LBS and get all the needed information for a proper gravel experience.
Pat, Paul, Karsten, and newbie Jackson in the "temp studio" trying to stay motivated to race, cure the world's problems, and imagine a Tour without Froome.
Almost studio time... Pat talks with Chuck Kenlan of the Oregon Bicycle Racing Association to learn what it takes to make bike racing work, how to deal with the elephant in the room, and how to make it fun for all.
