The Maybird Cycling Podcast (Joe Draper)

We talk to Maybird's resident physiology expert about stretching, mobility, and more.

Warming up, mental toughness, NICA, Gravel Worlds, and our desperate need to coordinate our notes

Find out why folks from the land of brown cheese and fjords are so darn fast.

Ever wanted to race at the top level? Here's what you need to know.

It's Joe's turn to take a deep dive into efficiency, chains, and lube.

Welcome to the 2025 season!

Doesn't the title say it all?

Want to make sure that your training actually translates into results? Listen up...

We try talking about things out of our comfort zone.

Ryker joins us to talk about racing, audience questions, and Christmas presents.

Getting sick is bad.... and other groundbreaking observations.

An introduction to Dan, Joe, Maybird, and the Pod.

A bunch of things and stuff that might involve trainers.

We really packed it in this week.

It's that time again! Joe and Dan explore the 5-week exercise in insanity that we call "NICA".

We got new equipment to make sure that we could answer Hayden's question perfectly.

Detraining.... The scariest thing that has to happen.

Dan and Joe discuss ways to keep the power coming, no matter how long you go.

In order to understand cycling, you need to start with the road. Dan and Joe explore the mechanics of road racing, and how to understand and enjoy the finer points of the sport.

It's been real folks. Thanks for your support.

It's exactly what it sounds like.

A painful (but hopefully useful) look at a silent plague.

Joe and Dan trade places and explore how to go about buying a new bike.

(It's a guns n' roses references)

Worlds, protein, etc.

We discuss long-term improvement and use awful metaphors.

It's not what you think it is. Also, TONS of news.

An interview with an up-and-coming bike industry superstar.

Welcome to 2024!

Training plans, events, and timing aren't easy, but hey, what is?

Winter is coming, it's time to consider your options.

A special early April look at our new opinions.

Just one of them though.

How good is Aimee Larkin? Good enough to convince me to go running.

We cover the lowest-hanging fruit in cycling.

A nice little chat about the benefits of strength training.

Or is it...?

Race recaps, nutrition, feeling, and recycling puns.

Dan and Joe answer rapid fire questions before tackling our white whale: recovery.

It's been a year of podcasting, and Joe and Dan are back together for a banger episode on heart rate.

We discuss the acronym that absolutely nobody is talking about.

This might be the most informative episode ever...? Maybe...?

The most labor-intensive episode.... ever... But it was worth it.

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Joe takes a deep dive into suspension, fit, and brakes.

WUKAR!

We crammed a ton into this episode, but it ends with heat-related stuff.

We talk to a local legend about motivation and training.

Fat!

Burnout. (Also cyclocross vs road bikes, and Dan actually does well on a quiz)

The most important episode we'll ever make.

Dan and Joe ROLL through a talk about tires, TREAD lightly into a discussion on Zone 2, and get a GRIP on how many puns is TOO many puns.

Dan has all of the guests at once.

Listen to this one first.

Doing magic in the middle of nowhere.

We discuss energy balance, moderation, and sustainable diet and activity.

We review an incredible weekend at states, talk about the offseason, and do our best to pretend that we still like each other after an 8-hour drive.

We don't say the "B" word*

*eventually

We talk about how Nitric Oxide makes you faster and how to help your body make more. Miles is filling in for Joe!!!

We talk about Christmas presents for cyclists, and explain the mechanics of USAC and UCI racing.

How dig can you deep?

How to get better-er.

We go back to basics.

We're back! As the season approaches, we explore one of the most critical aspects of youth cycling: group rides.

A good ol' classic episode with Joe and Dan and no interesting guests.

We review Noah Crockett's seriously impressive research on AmpHuman PR Lotion.

We break down the weekend at Nationals and look forward to NICA.

How to prepare for the hardest mountain bike race out there.

We talk to Hannah Otto about training, bikes, and tacos.

We share our memories of Adam, and talk about moving forward. #ridestrongbekind

It's not too late- there are still things that you can do to get faster before States.

Bikes, equipment, bike fit, and other things that Joe likes ranting about.

All about power meters!

Up now: How do you use a trainer? Up Next: How do you buy a trainer?

Mandatory listen for all of our excellent coaches.

We discuss stress and the 2024.

This isn't just for beginners...

We apologise for the sub-par audio this week. Hopefully the content is better.

We talk about the Tour, twins, training, and titanically stupid online health trends.

The most controversial debate that doesn't actually exist.

This week we talk about nutrition. You'll never guess which diet is our favorite.....

I talk to Brady about riding bikes, throwing spears, and measuring couches.

State champs, awards, and absolutely no mentions of a popular American bicycle component manufacturer.

Does anyone read this part?

We don't even mention Zone 2....

A P2P recap, a boost/DUB discussion, a chat about hydration, and a partridge in a pear tree.

The local legend Brady Preston tells us all the secrets to being fast! (and nice)