THE BRECK EPIC PODCAST

Leah Van der Linden (Epic 2025 champ, BMC, Continental Tires, Hunt Wheels, Garmin) joins Epic along with Janette Sherman from Continental USA. We're gonna talk gear (tires and wheels), the state of racing, the state of women's racing, and probably a bunch of other stuff not in the notes. These two? These two are FUN to hang out with.

Join us as we delve into Matt Pike's journey through injury, recovery, and elite mountain biking. Discover insights on race strategy, bike setup, mental resilience, and the community spirit of the Breck Epic.

Justin and Harley share their journey in mountain biking, community building, and the philosophy behind their teams and events. They discuss the importance of community, resilience, and passion in racing and life, offering insights for both newcomers and seasoned athletes.

Epic vet Andrea Dvorak sits down for a long talk about motivation, how we collectively widen cycling's funnel, her road to mountain biking, stage racing and ultimately, the MEGA Epic. It's a great listen and she's a very cool human.

SkratchLabs Performance Dietician Taylor Brower joins Epic to talk fueling, recovery, the importance of real food and AID 4.

We're joined today by three legends, each a vet of Epic MEGA 2025. In the studio we've got Nora Fierman, Chris Joice, and the one and only Jeff Kerkove. We cover a lot of ground in this one (no pun intended). We talk fuel, rest, road food, camping, rider support, moose encounters, the beauty of the Dorito, and things that go bump in the night above 10,000 feet. It's a great hang. Thanks for taking a look.

You gotta look around for a while before you find a harder working pro than Stefano Barberi. A force on road and off, he just wrapped up a brutal ride at Unbound. We unpack that baby, talk a bit about Epic prep and gear, and just generally solve the industry's problems (by concluding that they're all good ones to have). Jump in and enjoy!

MikeMac sits down and talks turkey (and other food) with Epic's Official Dietician and Nutritionist, Uri Carlson - epic vet, cycling coach, mom and founder of InnerWild Nutrition. We discuss not just what works, but the importance of identifying what works for YOU.

The first ever Breck Epic Podcast starts with MikeMac and San Util Design founder Adam Nicholson. It starts simply; "What are we gonna call this thing?" Inside we talk a lot about San Util Designs. How the Official Hydration and BMF Wallet of Breck Epic started. What it stands for. And where it's going. We also talk a bit about Adam's new Saguaro pack AND his love of hip packs (wth proper fit).I chose Adam as my first guest because I see a lot of us in him. He wants to make a great product that's fairly priced, thoughtfully made and that makes the cycling experience BETTER. We talk about design inspiration and philosophy, which is a great way to launch a recurring feature in ALL of our upcoming podcasts, a segment called, "WHO DO YOU LOVE?" Intended to call out good work, this iteration focuses on admiration for other designers and their work. The conversation concludes with a comparison of overseas manufacturing and domestic manufacturing, emphasizing the importance of quality control and rigorous standards. It then delves into the passion for craftsmanship and quality control in product design and production. It also explores the decision to relocate the business to a new location.TakeawaysQuality of materials and domestic sourcing: important considerations in product design and manufacturing. Good partners? Just as important.Overseas manufacturing can produce high-quality products when rigorous standards and quality control are in place. Passion for CraftsmanshipBusiness RelocationChapters00:00 Introduction and Podcast Naming06:08 The Genesis of San Util14:13 Inspiration and Design Philosophy20:18 Quality and Manufacturing38:52 Craftsmanship and Quality Control