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Joe Draper
A youth-focused podcast about the wide world of cycling. From training to racing to gear and more, The Maybird Cycling Podcast is a small part of our mission to develop passionate cyclists and excellent humans.
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Episode 114- Old habiths die hard

Episode 114- Old habiths die hard

We talk about nuclear habits or something like that.
01:19:3119/11/2024
Episode 113- It's NOT the off season

Episode 113- It's NOT the off season

It's our 3rd annual winter training podcast!
01:15:2112/11/2024
Episode 112- Hannah Otto Interview

Episode 112- Hannah Otto Interview

We talk to Hannah Otto about training, bikes, and tacos.
01:07:3305/11/2024
Episode 111- A Halloween-ish Episode

Episode 111- A Halloween-ish Episode

This was kind of a fever dream of an episode. It's all over the map. Enjoy... or something!
01:13:2827/10/2024
Episode 110- 2024 Awards Show

Episode 110- 2024 Awards Show

State champs, awards, and absolutely no mentions of a popular American bicycle component manufacturer.
01:09:5122/10/2024
Episode 109- States 2024 (how bad do you want it/peaking)

Episode 109- States 2024 (how bad do you want it/peaking)

RPE, peaking, and the end of the 2024 race season.
01:30:1508/10/2024
Episode 108- A sick episode

Episode 108- A sick episode

Getting sick is bad.... and other groundbreaking observations.
01:06:2101/10/2024
Episode 107- GYBWINTDTWINTD

Episode 107- GYBWINTDTWINTD

Wanna know what that stands for? Well, you'd bbbbbbbbetter listen.
01:17:0924/09/2024
Episode 106- Brady knows best

Episode 106- Brady knows best

The local legend Brady Preston tells us all the secrets to being fast! (and nice)
01:08:2917/09/2024
Episode 105- Fatigue

Episode 105- Fatigue

Are ya feelin' it?
01:19:5710/09/2024
Episode 104- Larkin Brothers Interview

Episode 104- Larkin Brothers Interview

We talk to local legends Elijah and Tate Larkin about their insane backpacking excursion in Croatia.
55:2005/09/2024
Episode 103- Megatron Interview (if you know, you know)

Episode 103- Megatron Interview (if you know, you know)

Dan has all of the guests at once.
01:02:4526/08/2024
Episode 102- A very complicated reason that Dan is slow

Episode 102- A very complicated reason that Dan is slow

Just one of them though.
01:09:5120/08/2024
Episode 101- Block (periodization) Party

Episode 101- Block (periodization) Party

It's not what you think it is. Also, TONS of news.
01:18:2412/08/2024
Episode 100- Thankamony

Episode 100- Thankamony

It's been real folks. Thanks for your support.
01:15:4829/07/2024
Episode 99- The non b*ke episode

Episode 99- The non b*ke episode

Doing magic in the middle of nowhere.
56:2315/07/2024
Episode 98- Mid Season Breaks (DON'T WORRY THERE'S ANOTHER ONE TOO)

Episode 98- Mid Season Breaks (DON'T WORRY THERE'S ANOTHER ONE TOO)

Listen to this one first.
49:1315/07/2024
Episode 97- Heat Adaptification

Episode 97- Heat Adaptification

We crammed a ton into this episode, but it ends with heat-related stuff.
01:37:2808/07/2024
Episode 96- Xander Lyman Interview

Episode 96- Xander Lyman Interview

We talk to Xander about training, tech, and terrible ways to save weight.
01:10:0930/06/2024
Episode 95- Isaac Boyden Interview

Episode 95- Isaac Boyden Interview

An interview with an up-and-coming bike industry superstar.
01:12:0328/06/2024
Episode 94- John Knoblock Interview

Episode 94- John Knoblock Interview

The most labor-intensive episode.... ever... But it was worth it.https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=HZSJ2E6HWPPH2&ssrt=1719334812794https://trailsutah.org/
01:23:5025/06/2024
Episode 93- Getting REAL nerdy about hydration

Episode 93- Getting REAL nerdy about hydration

This might be the most informative episode ever...? Maybe...?
01:23:4318/06/2024
Episode 92- I pity the poor fuel (part two)

Episode 92- I pity the poor fuel (part two)

Race recaps, nutrition, feeling, and recycling puns.
01:10:3311/06/2024
Episode 91- Bart Gillespie Interview

Episode 91- Bart Gillespie Interview

We talk to local legend Bart Gillespie about bikes.
01:09:5003/06/2024
Episode 90- Bottlenecks: the worst kind of necks

Episode 90- Bottlenecks: the worst kind of necks

It's exactly what it sounds like.
01:08:0219/05/2024
Episode 89- Lotion research with Noah Crockett

Episode 89- Lotion research with Noah Crockett

We review Noah Crockett's seriously impressive research on AmpHuman PR Lotion.
01:08:5505/05/2024
Episode 88- A judiciously Zen take on cadence

Episode 88- A judiciously Zen take on cadence

A good ol' classic episode with Joe and Dan and no interesting guests.
01:08:4929/04/2024
Episode 87- Avoiding Some Pitfalls With Kyson Montague

Episode 87- Avoiding Some Pitfalls With Kyson Montague

Joe is off today, so Kyson and I get to geek out about training stuff. Some really good gems here for sure!!
01:06:5321/04/2024
Episode 86- Gabe Noorda Interview

Episode 86- Gabe Noorda Interview

We talk to a local legend about motivation and training.
01:01:0414/04/2024
Episode 85- Simpful Truths

Episode 85- Simpful Truths

We go back to basics.
01:08:1208/04/2024
Episode 84- Early April Special

Episode 84- Early April Special

A special early April look at our new opinions.
43:0401/04/2024
Episode 83- Brady Preston Interview

Episode 83- Brady Preston Interview

I talk to Brady about riding bikes, throwing spears, and measuring couches.
01:10:1325/03/2024
Episode 82- Bo Foreman Interview

Episode 82- Bo Foreman Interview

We talk to Maybird's resident physiology expert about stretching, mobility, and more.
58:0717/03/2024
Episode 81- Viva la (Fatigue) Resistance

Episode 81- Viva la (Fatigue) Resistance

Dan and Joe discuss ways to keep the power coming, no matter how long you go.
01:06:5411/03/2024
Episode 80- A new (nor)way to train

Episode 80- A new (nor)way to train

Find out why folks from the land of brown cheese and fjords are so darn fast.
01:20:3203/03/2024
Episode 79- Aimee Larkin Interview

Episode 79- Aimee Larkin Interview

How good is Aimee Larkin? Good enough to convince me to go running.
01:02:4125/02/2024
Episode 78- Fear (We sound better now!)

Episode 78- Fear (We sound better now!)

We got new equipment to make sure that we could answer Hayden's question perfectly.
01:09:1919/02/2024
Episode 77- Coach’s Meeting

Episode 77- Coach’s Meeting

Mandatory listen for all of our excellent coaches.
01:06:1411/02/2024
Episode 76- The National Brief

Episode 76- The National Brief

Ever wanted to race at the top level? Here's what you need to know.
01:04:3704/02/2024
Episode 75- Stuff you should know about bikes

Episode 75- Stuff you should know about bikes

Bikes, equipment, bike fit, and other things that Joe likes ranting about.
01:13:5729/01/2024
Episode 74- 2024 Orientation (Mandatory Listen)

Episode 74- 2024 Orientation (Mandatory Listen)

Welcome to 2024!
01:04:4721/01/2024
Episode 73- How to plan a season

Episode 73- How to plan a season

Training plans, events, and timing aren't easy, but hey, what is?
01:13:1714/01/2024
Episode 72- Is stress bad?

Episode 72- Is stress bad?

We discuss stress and the 2024.
58:1507/01/2024
Episode 71: Whoa, oh, oh, oh sweet spot o' mine

Episode 71: Whoa, oh, oh, oh sweet spot o' mine

(It's a guns n' roses references)
01:16:0417/12/2023
Episode 70- The quest for chicken (and lifting and trainers)

Episode 70- The quest for chicken (and lifting and trainers)

Does anyone read this part?
01:21:1810/12/2023
Episode 69- Strength Training? Nice.

Episode 69- Strength Training? Nice.

A nice little chat about the benefits of strength training.
01:05:1403/12/2023
Episode 68- Inflammation is bad... right?

Episode 68- Inflammation is bad... right?

Or is it...?
53:3226/11/2023
Episode 67- Using carbohydrates prudently

Episode 67- Using carbohydrates prudently

We discuss energy balance, moderation, and sustainable diet and activity.
01:19:1119/11/2023
Episode 66- A Regular Episode! (getting better every season)

Episode 66- A Regular Episode! (getting better every season)

We discuss long-term improvement and use awful metaphors.
55:0212/11/2023
Episode 65: Frog Hollow Recap and Rest Week

Episode 65: Frog Hollow Recap and Rest Week

We don't say the "B" word**eventually
01:07:4507/11/2023