The Packfiller: Cycling Culture & Comedy

Got something to say to The Packfiller? Drop us a voicemail!Welcome to Episode 550 of The Packfiller Podcast. After a brief medical hiatus for an electrical cardioversion, Pat is back in the Bunker with Paul, Jackson, David, and Karsten Hagen (Van Rysel USA) to put 30 years of cycling "innovations" on trial.Have we actually made the sport better, or did the industry just make it obnoxiously expensive? We forensically dismantle the cycling tech arms race across seven battlegrounds: friction shifting vs. microchips, the 19mm tire pressure lie, rim vs. disc brakes, and the biometric telemetry matrix that is turning amateurs into athletic hypochondriacs.Plus, Karsten drops the latest on Van Rysel’s North American invasion (and addresses those Cavendish rumors), and we officially unveil the December 3rd Packfiller Takeover event.☕ THE PACKFILLER TAKEOVER LIVE EVENT: Join us Thursday, December 3rd, 5:30 PM at Thomas Hammer Coffee (South Grand location, Spokane). Live podcast, giveaways, and the official launch of the Packfiller Roast. All coffee profits go directly to the Riverside State Park Foundation for fire recovery. Fix your fuel. Fix the dirt.

Got something to say to The Packfiller? Drop us a voicemail!In Episode 549, Pat, Jackson, and Paul hold down the studio to dissect the chaos of the autumn transition. Did the ASO intentionally design the 2027 Tour route to handicap Tadej Pogačar? We break down the UK Grand Départ, the return of the Puy de Dôme for the Femmes, and the escalating transfer drama surrounding Paul Seixas and Jonas Vingegaard. Plus, Mads Pedersen takes HBO to court, Mathieu van der Poel hunts for a 10th CX World Title, and Pat dives into the forensic, biological reasons why AFib and heart arrhythmias violently spike in endurance athletes during the autumn months.

Got something to say to The Packfiller? Drop us a voicemail!Pat, Jackson, and Paul take the studio mics to systematically roast the entire cycling community. From roadies launching crosswind snot rockets and MTBers endlessly debating 21.3 PSI, to the "Gravel Cartel" strapping charcuterie boards to their top tubes—no discipline is safe tonight. Pull up a stool to the Rim Brake Bar and let the airing of grievances begin.

Got something to say to The Packfiller? Drop us a voicemail!(Editor's note - Should you stick with us to the end, it's well worth it (should you be into "poopie humor, that is))The final Monument is in the books, the 2027 Transfer Market has turned into an absolute bloodsport, and it's time to talk about the toxic waste dump that is the used bike market.This week on The Packfiller Podcast, the panel breaks down 20-year-old Paul Seixas' stunning win at Il Lombardia and the absolute hemorrhaging of talent at INEOS Grenadiers as Q36.5 and Lidl-Trek cannibalize the peloton. Plus, Pat issues a massive warning to the amateur peloton playing "Used Carbon Roulette" on Facebook Marketplace. That $3,000 "steal" you just bought? It’s probably hiding 300 hours of corrosive indoor-trainer sweat inside the headset.Grab a post-ride beer and join the panel.Don't even get me started on the segments, however...

Got something to say to The Packfiller? Drop us a voicemail!The professional road season is entering its final, violent death rattle. Pat, Paul, and Jackson are in the Bunker to break down a microscopic 0.0002-second photo finish at the Euro Champs that had Giulio Ciccone demanding a forensic audit. Then, we look ahead to the final Monument of 2026: Il Lombardia. With Pogačar sidelined on the couch, who steps into the power vacuum?Plus, the weather in the Pacific Northwest is turning, forcing the panel to debate the exact temperature where retreating to the basement for a smart trainer workout becomes legally and morally acceptable. We wrap it all up with another brutal round of Real vs. Fake in the Broom Wagon.Support the Empire: ☕ Thomas Hammer Coffee: The official Packfiller Roast is live! Grab a bag of the exact blend Pat drinks daily at [HammerCoffee.com/Packfiller]. 🚲 Van Rysel Concierge: WorldTour speed at a price that keeps the family happy. Book your private Bunker fitting today at [PackfillerCycles.com]. 🍻 Brick West Brewing: Crisp IPAs and Saturday afternoon cycling debates. Come visit the taproom in Spokane.

Got something to say to The Packfiller? Drop us a voicemail!Brandon McNulty just took the Rainbow bands for the USA, and the Packfiller crew is celebrating by bringing in a medical professional to fix our creaking knees.Tonight on Ep. 545, we are joined by Dr. Eric Anderson, MD—US Air Force Veteran, Board-Certified Sports Medicine physician at Ridgepoint Performance Medicine, and a former Cat 1 cyclist who knows exactly how much aging athletes lie to their doctors. We discuss the catastrophic reality of "Carbon Spines" from ultra-stiff frames, the psychology of refusing to rest, and whether modern gravel racing is vibrating our teeth out.Plus: A breakdown of Vollering's triple, McNulty's historic ride, and Pat delivers a "Satire 101" Pulpit segment for the keyboard warriors who took last week's Perspective video a little too literally.

Got something to say to The Packfiller? Drop us a voicemail!Remco is crushing the clock, Van der Poel just launched a 175km solo raid, and the UCI World Championships are taking over Montreal.Tonight on Ep. 544, the OG Three (Pat, Paul, and Jackson) break down the WorldTour invasion of North America, the boiling point of peloton safety, and a brutal game of Real vs. Fake in The Broom Wagon. Plus, we drop our ultimate fall-weather comfort meals in the Final K.Cracking an @athleticbrewing shower beer and going LIVE at 6:00 PM PDT. Hit the link in our bio to grab a stool in The Bunker. 👇☕️ Fuel: @thomashammercoffee 🚲 Speed: @van_rysel 🍺 Recovery: @athleticbrewing

Got something to say to The Packfiller? Drop us a voicemail!With Tadej Pogačar skipping the World Championships, the peloton is facing something it hasn't seen in years: a massive power vacuum. When the Alpha leaves the room, do the true racers step up, or does anarchy take over? Welcome to Episode 543 of The Packfiller Podcast. Tonight, Pat Bulger, Paul Main, Jackson Bulger, and Dr. David Waples break down a chaotic week in global cycling. We cover Enric Mas finally dropping his runner-up reputation to win the Vuelta a España, Remco Evenepoel and Isaac Del Toro detonating the North American WorldTour at the Canadian Classics, and the ongoing evolution (and potential soul-loss) of the US Gravel National Championships. Plus, Pat delivers a Pulpit on attacking the local Alpha, Dr. David talks sleep aids, and in the Final K, the panel is forced to violently defend the worst pop culture trends of their youth. 🤝 SUPPORT OUR SYNDICATE PARTNERS: ☕ Thomas Hammer Coffee: Fuel the ride or the post-race bike wash with the official Packfiller Blend. Order yours today. 🚲 Van Rysel & Packfiller Cycles: The new Van Rysel gravel offering is race-ready and beautiful. Want the closed-door concierge dealership experience? Drop us a line. 🍻 Athletic Brewing Co: The guilt-free post-ride ritual. Zero alcohol, zero compromise. Grab their seasonal Oktoberfest right now to protect the shield and fuel the recovery. SUBSCRIBE for live episodes every Tuesday at 6:00 PM PDT.

Got something to say to The Packfiller? Drop us a voicemail!The Vuelta enters its final act, but the real danger for the pro peloton is happening on open training roads.Welcome to Episode 542 of The Packfiller Podcast—where we treat the sport like a post-ride beer with several friends and one asshole.Tonight, the three-man tactical strike force of Pat Bulger, Paul Main, and Sam Waples assemble in The Bunker. The panel tackles the highly alarming, unsustainable epidemic of WorldTour pros having their seasons destroyed by training crashes on open roads. Are aero cockpits, hyper-focused wattage targets, and distracted drivers creating a deadly combination?On the racing front, we break down Matthew Brennan taking his fourth victory of the 2026 Vuelta a España on Stage 16, towed to the line by an absolute masterclass Wout van Aert lead-out. We also analyze the ticking clock of the General Classification battle as Primož Roglič stares down a 1:46 deficit against Enric Mas with a 32-kilometer time trial looming. Finally, we preview the 15th edition of the Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec et de Montréal, headlined by Remco Evenepoel and Isaac Del Toro..👉 Enter the Syndicate and design your custom Van Rysel or TIME build at: https://www.packfiller.com

Got something to say to The Packfiller? Drop us a voicemail!The Triple Crown dream is over—and the 2026 Vuelta a España is in total chaos.Welcome to Episode 541 of The Packfiller Podcast—where we treat the sport like a post-ride beer with several friends and one asshole.Tonight, the "OG Three" (Pat Bulger, Paul Main, and Jackson Bulger) assemble in The Bunker to break down a seismic week in professional cycling. Tadej Pogačar’s race-ending crash on Stage 8 has blown the Vuelta wide open, handing Enric Mas and Movistar the red jersey while Oscar Onley makes a massive statement on the Alto de Aitana.The panel also dives into the historic revival of the Philadelphia Cycling Classic and the punishing Manayunk Wall, Tom Pidcock and Sina Frei conquering the technical rock gardens at MTB Worlds in Val di Sole, and why the US domestic racing scene is in desperate need of a blueprint. Plus, we test the crew's survival skills with a brutal round of "The Lead Out" peloton trivia.👉 Design your dream Van Rysel or TIME build at: https://www.packfiller.com