The Packfiller Cycling Podcast

The Packfiller Interviews - Matthew Stephens

You've seen him, you've heard him. You laugh along. The iconic Matthew Stephens on The Packfiller Cycling Interviews. 

Predictions, Training, and Professor Paul

Sure, 2021 might seem a bit similar to 2020, but we here at The Packfiller are keeping it optimistic. We make the predictions, show you how to be fast (well, maybe), and give you the methods to get through the winter. Well, at least the next six days. 

Knightwing, and the Packfiller 2020 Awards

The attempt heard round the world that changed royalty, the changes are coming to The Packfiller, and we hand out the prestigious Packfiller Awards. Oh, and Paul assigns some homework. 

Don't Throw Away 2020 Just Yet...

There's a message in tonight's episode. No, really. 

A Very Merry Packfiller Christmas

The (U)VPCC comes to a close, and a fitting tribute, along with reasons to stop and appreciate the fun along the ride. 

UPVCC, Uncle Ricco, Trust the Tarmac, and Drinks at the Packfiller Bar and Grill

Just read the title, you'll catch up. 

Google Thoughts...

The UPVCC continues, with some updates. Also, we answer the questions that Google is afraid to answer. You're welcome. 

The Packfiller 12/1/20 - Tours (Virtual), Tools, and Toys

The trash talk before the Unauthorized Virtual Packfiller Cycling Challenge begins, along with shop talk and dreams of cycling sugarplums. 

A Very Special Packfiller Thanksgiving - 11/24/20

In the studio, talking up news, trends, hell no's, hell yeah's, and "damn, that's a good idea"... #manscapedpod #skratchlabs #bikegoodr

The (Unendorsed) Packfiller Challenge Begins

Packfiller racing is back! Come play with us!  Also, a confessional to remember. 

The End, but yet, The Beginning? (yeah, that was intentionally cheesy)

We found some good, bad, and, well, ugly from 2020, and have visions on 2021. 

Election Distractions - Listen for positive mental health

There's WAY too much going on. Just listen, laugh, and get on your F'ing bike. 

The Packfiller Interviews - Chris Sidwells

In order to appreciate where we are, we need to know where we've been. Pat's discussion with author, host, and historian on the sport, Chris Sidwells. 

Races, Ideas, and A Very Special Halloween...

Let's all gather in the studio for an "almost end of the season" chat, some fun ideas to keep butts on bikes, and a special Halloween game!

The Season That Had To End

Flanders and Giro. It is finally ove...WAIT, WHAT?!?! THERE'S MORE?!?!

How Much More?

Racing, riding, being nice... the question is, HOW MUCH MORE?

The Packfiller Interviews - Michael Morkov

One of the best leadout riders around, and multiple World Champion, Michael Morkov on the "new" Packfiller Interviews

FLECHE (for fantasy), Liege, Oopsies, and, oh, the Giro.

Still too much to handle in this 2020 season. We try to tackle at least some of it, without celebrating too early. 

Almost Too Much To Handle?

The Tour. Worlds. Flèche. Liege. GIRO. Exhausting, but in a good way. 

End of The Tour (and boy, was it a biggie) and so much more...

Well, we definitely received at least one good thing from 2020!

TdF Week Three, and SO MUCH MORE

The "panel" takes on the insanity that is the 2020 bike racing season. Tour de France, Tirreno, Giro Rosa, and so, so much more. 

The 2020 TdF - One Week Down, and WOW.

The Packfiller is in the studio to attempt to create order out of the chaos that is the late summer of 2020 for bike racing. 

The 2020 Tour - Four days in...

The Packfiller takes on the challenge of the 2020 Tour de France, after four days. Trust me, there is plenty of drama and material here...

Tour de France Preview - With a chance to play along!

Okay, who will Pat put the curse upon for the 2020 TdF? Will Paul lose another challenge? Will Jackson continue to win? Will Karsten cook during the show? Time to find out...

Races and Crashes and Flops, oh my!

There is plenty to discuss about bikes these days... Let's get started, shall we?

The Packfiller - Post Classic Show

The highs and lows of riding a DIY stage race. 

Racing Bikes is Fun (to watch)

Things are going to be all right. Hopefully. If not, at least the Packfiller Classic, and World Tour, are underway. 

The "Season" is here, and hitting a slump

One week prior to the Packfiller Classic, pro road season, and how to deal with taking everything all too seriously. 

The Packfiller Classic DIY Stage Race - How to and Race Bible

Come on. Let's race our bikes. This is the "official" informational podcast for the 2020 Packfiller Classic DIY Stage Race. All necessary information is here. Consider this your mandatory pre race meeting.

The Packfiller Classic Begins

There's a lot of tough news around. We're here to lift you from the depths of depression. #packfillerclassic

Lucy Diaz - Colorado Classic's Return

Today’s guest is the CEO of RPM Events Group LLC, the group responsible for the incredibly successful revamp of the Colorado Classic, America’s premier all-women’s professional road cycling race. How can bike races adjust to the current times? Lucy Diaz has some ideas...

In Search of a Challenge!

Studio show focusing on how to find something to keep us all on the bike. Well, maybe just us. 

Rights of Passage

In the ever expanding world of The Packfiller, talking up news, tasting beverages, and what qualifies as a "right of passage"...

Amongst all of the silliness, an important discussion

The Packfiller in studio, talking tough times, but still finding some fun to talk bikes. 

Laura King

Get out there, challenge yourself. Need motivation? Check in with Laura King, on The Packfiller. 

Four Talking About Thirty (for thirty)

Part 2 is over. We have our thoughts. Oh, and Paul wins the marketing prize of the episode. 

Anything Good on TV?

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. 

News and Motivation (along with some challenges)

Keeping things going, how to maintain focus, along with a full news lineup. 

Some Good News?

Okay, we all know things are pretty "rough" right now. The Packfiller looks for the silver lining...

Alex Howes

Dealing with quarantine, taking the blame, and Alex Howes.

JJ's 21BD 2020 - How to do "Bikes and Beer"

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. 

Theo de Rooij

A great talk with the one and only Theo de Rooij about his career, "that" Paris Roubaix, team management, and so much more. 

Old Guys Watching Old Races, Ep. 1

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. 

Ronde Van Quarantine

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. 

Racing in 2020, with Dave Towle

The Voice himself returns. Dave Towle on The Packfiller talking racing, quarantine, and VR versus IRL, AKA Zwift racing. 

The Man Behind the Mic - Brad Sohner

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. 

Quarantine Blues

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?

Solo, by choice, and Ben Wolfe

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. 

Ted King

The guy who gets the joke, and was in gravel before it was "cool"

CoronaNOT!

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).

Anne Marije Rook and Peloton Orange

Journalist, storyteller, lover of all things two wheels, and a perfect guest for The Packfiller - Anne Marije Rook

The Pat and Paul Show

We rode Sunday, we podcasted Monday. Topics include obsession, how to properly poop, and all Americans in the peloton. 

Back in the Saddle... Wait, WHAT?

The Packfiller is back in the studio, with a questionable ending...

The Return of Ian Boswell

Ian Boswell returns to The Packfiller to discuss some pretty big changes in his career...

He's here. We're going to get drunk.

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. 

Bike Fit, or Bike Fat?

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. 

Simply Huge Episode - Boomer vs. Snowflake

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 End. Of the decade, that is...

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...

Peter Stetina

Just in time for Christmas! Use this episode wisely... A talk with World Tour rider turned gravel and endurance MTB elite, Peter Stetina. 

HO HO OOOH!

This episode might not be suitable for young listeners. Hell, it might not be suitable for mature listeners!

Old Friends, and Some Gravel

Teammates, friends... what's the difference? A lot. 

Steve Cummings

Pat makes a decision to get going, again, and a talk with Steve Cummings on his career, retirement, and dealing with setbacks. 

If it's cold in the studio, does that make me a Wim Hof-er?

A multitude of methods to motivate your map to mediocrity. 

Packfiller with Bike Fit Sam

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...

Back in the Belgian Saddle Again

We are back in the studio, and, for once, no glasses were harmed in the recording of this podcast. 

Packfiller Bike Towns - Seattle

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. 

Packfiller LIVE - Todd Schumlick

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 McQuaid

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 PunIShMeNt EpIsoDE

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. 

Group Effect - You Need It.

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. 

Almost as big of a train wreck as the Worlds coverage... Almost

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 Batty - More Butts on F'ing Bikes

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

Dr. Sara Mitchell

US Paralympics Sports Psychologist, Dr. Sara Mitchell on The Packfiller

9/9/19 - We Solve Everything

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...

Ryan Trebon - The Return

Pat talks with multiple time National champion, Ryan Trebon about MTB, cyclocross, eBikes, and a few insider secrets. 

CO Classic, Vuelta, and MORE

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.   

Cycling and Music

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. 

Lucy Diaz - Colorado Classic

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. 

Tour Withdrawals

The Tour is over, we're dealing with it. The points are added up, and one hell of a challenge emerges. 

Tour Rest Day #2 - The Plot Thickens

All contestants in the Tour Challenge meet to talk up an "A" Tour, tally the points, and begin to sweat out the punishments. 

Tour "Rest Day" Show and Studio Ribbon Cutting

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. 

Tour Weekend Recap, and Just. Plain. Riding

Last show in the temp studio (fingers crossed), a Tour de France breakdown, and the solution to cycling is found. 

Tour Preview, Old Friends, and A New Game

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

LBS and All Things Gravel

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. 

6/18/19 - Motivation?

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. 

The Power Can Be Yours - Chuck Kenlan of ORBA

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. 

Gravel, Kanza, Track, and Ashton Lambie

Talk about good timing... Pat and Ashton Lambie talk right after his victory at The Dirty Kanza 100 about his victory, gravel racing, world records on the track, and where everything is going. 

24 Hours of BIKE TOWNS, Giro, Racing, and Therapy for Pat

BIKE TOWNS BEND has been released, the Giro is finally kicking in, racing sucks, and Pat gets a dose of reality. 

Checking in with Amanda Batty, and Women's Cycling, Continued

The one and only Amanda Batty returns to The Packfiller to discuss, well, anything she/we want. Women's cycling perspective at the forefront, but the gloves are off on anything else. 

5/17/19 - Double Episode, Part 2: The State of Women's Cycling, ASO, AToC, and Anne-Marije Rook

Part two of the big night in the "NON Studio" with Pat, Paul, Karsten and Anne-Marije Rook to discuss the good, bad, and ugly side of Women's Road Cycling and beyond. 

5/17/19 - Double Episode, Part 1: Rules Tweak, and Cascade Cycling Classic Preview

A full studio, some delicious beverages, and plenty to talk about. Part one of a double episode with Bart Bowen to talk about ATOC rules and the upcoming Cascade Cycling Classic. 

Issues, Giro, Cali, and what would you do for an 11% Beer?

Consistency. Another "studio" effort, with The Giro, Gravel, California, and Pat's inner secrets revealed. 

Break's Over - New Promises

And so it begins, again. The studio might not be finished, but the promise for more shows begins right here.  Pat, Paul, and Karsten get to the bottom of the Classics, the Giro, CCC, and everything else. 

2019 Road Preview and Opinions Galore

Pat, Paul, and Dismount in...well near the studio, talking and judging everything about the pro road season approaching. 

New Year, New Bike, and Phil Gaimon

I don't usually "do" resolutions, but I've found a good tradition... Also, Phil Gaimon, the man living the dream retirement, on The Packfiller.

Perspective for the Holidays, and Sir David McQuillen

Pat throws out the notes, and gets a little dose of perspective. Also, a great opportunity to catch up with David McQuillen of The Sufferfest, the best online preparation tool you need to use. 

Farewell to Paul, and Bobby Julich

A tough way to start a show, with a farewell to legendary broadcaster, cyclist, and personality, Paul Sherwen. The transfer is tough, but a great talk with US cycling great, and a coach with amazing perspective, Bobby Julich. 

One Bike Down, and Amanda Batty - The Return

Yes. It is true. Pat sold a bike. Also on the show is the great Amanda Batty - personality, style, passion. 

Bob Roll

It took some effort (hey, the guy is BUSY), but a good talk with America's cycling personality extraordinaire, Bob Roll. 

Get Offa My Lawn - Lifetime Cyclists

It's four old guys for the price of, well, none. In honor of the first live show, we bring you LIVE from Pat's dining room, with the Vuelta on in the background, and a few beers to loosen the mind. Paul Main, David Martin, and CP talk up being stuck in the sport for life.