Kelli Samuelson (LA Sweat): Red Hook Crit and managing a team that isn't allowed to race

Olympic athlete, member of the first American Tour de France team, and founder of CTS (Carmichael Training Systems), Chris Carmichael joins me to talk about the Virtual Tour de France, racing Paris Roubaix on 80's bikes, and the importance of fitness for everyone. Chris shares some incredible stories from his racing days and a very scary experience skiing in the backcountry. If you're interested in what Carmichael Training Systems has to offer, you can learn more at www.trainright.com

Stages Flight Brand Manager and Master Educator, Dennis Mellon, joins me to talk about teaching indoor cycling classes virtually online. Dennis shares some tips and tricks to up your streaming game as well as how to get started with your first live-streamed class. We talk about the minimum tech requirements, how you can refine the quality of your classes, and how this virtual environment is changing the way businesses offer group exercise. Dennis also talks about a charity ride that is very close to his heart.

Brian Shoemaker is the Senior Director of Innovation at Life Time, where he leads the Life Time Labs and Mobile teams. Brian is focused on the fitness club of the future, assessing technologies and trends that can be implemented in the next 3-5 years. His teams quickly build proofs-of-concepts to pilot at Life Time clubs, measure the impact on operations and the member experience, and evaluate the results to apply across Life Time’s more than 150 locations. We talk with Brian about fitness tracking wearables, the importance of health data, and the future of fitness club memberships post COVID. 

Professional Mountain Biker, Ryan Petry, shares his experience attempting the Everest Challenge on the steepest county road in America. We talk about his preparation and the challenges he faced during the 29,029' dirt climb. Be sure to follow Ryan's adventures on Instagram @rypetry and watch the video documenting the attempt!

Kelli Samuelson joins us to talk about her career racing fixed gear criteriums and owning and managing a women’s team. We reminisce on the Red Hook Crit Series and talk about how LA Sweat came to be! Kelli also shares how she pivoted her team so quickly after racing was canceled. LA Sweat is a partner with Stages Cycling. Be sure to keep up with the team on Instagram @la_sweat and at www.la-sweat.com. You can also find Kelli @kellisam on Instagram

2X Masters Track World Champion, Kona Ironman competitor, Stages Master Educator, USAC Level 2 coach, author, and presenter, Lenita Anthony joins us to talk about how her outdoor experience and education in exercise physiology inform the way she teaches indoor classes. We talk about some common misconceptions about indoor cycling and being mindful of overtraining. Lenita tells us about a really cool foundation that’s close to her heart and shares how you can get involved too. Learn more about Challenged Athletes Foundation at www.challengedathletes.org @stagesindoorcycling @stagescycling

Three-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Kristin Armstrong Savola, joins us to talk about the road to becoming a professional athlete and her unexpected and challenging journey to the Olympics. We talk about the mental lessons learned from racing bikes and life after competition with her new gym Pivot Lifestyle + Fitness by KA. Kristin also shares how she is continuing to build community in Boise, ID during COVID-19. You can learn more about her unique studio at www.pivotbyka.com and on Instagram @pivotbyka

Bridge the Gap is presented by Stages Cycling and hosted by Brice Hansen. This show is about all things cycling! We dive into the world of riding bikes both indoors and outside to learn about emerging tech, industry trends, training, health, and more as we talk with professional athletes, industry experts, and world renowned instructors. No matter how or where you ride a bike, welcome to Bridge the Gap!