Cool Dads Cycling Club

01/07/2023

Wishing all the Dads racing the Tour de France well!

18/06/2023

Enjoy your ride today, Dads! Do not apologize if it goes long. And for goodness sake justify a bike purchase today.

12/04/2023

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thecyclingdads/episodes/Season-3---Episode-4--MYSTERY-GUEST-Brandon-Krawczyk---Oh----wait-e228h3o

Good afternoon Dads & Friends of Dads!

Today's guest is the one, the only Brandon Krawczyk!! After being the brunt of many a joke on our previous episodes, he's FINALLY crossed the threshold and become a father. A very *sincere* father - which Devon and Aaron do their absolute best to inform him that the cute thing he's taking care of right now will eventually take over.

Brandon reminisces about how Devon berated him into a loving friendship and how Aaron is a lovable goofball.

Devon questions Brandon's new training method of '300 Watts as Much as Possible'

Aaron forgot about how embarrassing he used to be as a cyclist (Devon believes he still is).

We're pretty pleased with this one, and if you agree, please subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts!

15/02/2023

Go ahead and get yourself that new gravel bike for Valentine’s Day.

31/01/2023

Cold Dad Ben Doom wins the Arrowhead 135! Congrats Ben!

1st male biker Ben Doom!

(photo cred Mark Seaburg)

12/01/2023

Happy New Year!

Your beloved cohosts Aaron and Devon are sorting out the best time to record the podcast and are hoping to be back with new episodes as quickly as possible. We have so many great dads in queue to talk to in 2023.

In the meantime, if you want to support any of the Dads who have graciously made time to go on the podcast here is a starting point:

Levon Kalemkiarian, three time guest and our resident endurance training expert and full time coach. Lev can help you dial in your preparation for the riding season reach out to Premier Training Systems

Rich Sherman will gladly help you find the exact right bike for your season at Now Bikes

Jacob Beissel will paint your house Edge 2 Edge Painting LLC ([email protected])

Chris Gibbs is a photographer with his own firm Chris Gibbs Photography

Steven Brandes is a Madison based triathlon coach Madison Multisport with a podcast Inside the Big Ring: The Podcast for Endurance Athletes

Kris Swarthout is a local Twin Cities triathlon coach and fellow podcaster, his company is Final K Sporting Services and his podcast is Be Better

Tobie DePauw has an amazing speciality in custom books & book repair with Mordecai Book Building

John Dunn is a Television producer so to show your support please watch anything with Andrew Zimmern!

17/11/2022

Cool Dads Happy Hour Friday the 18th *6* to 7:30pm at Lakes & Legends Brewing Company. Tell a Dad.

11/11/2022

Aaron has officially postponed the Happy Hour to next Friday, the 18th! Be advised!

31/10/2022

SAVE THE DATE:
5-7pm Friday Nov 11th
Cool Dads Happy Hour at Lakes & Legends Brewing Company

01/09/2022

SAVE THE DATE: September 17 for a group ride with the Cool Dads. More info shortly!

22/06/2022

Super fun to see Tanner Olek racing last night and his daughter ripping around on her strider! This is what its all about!

19/06/2022

HAPPY US DAY!

06/06/2022

WE'RE BACK WITH A NEW INTERVIEW

https://anchor.fm/thecyclingdads/episodes/Season-2---Episode-4--Matthew-Finnesgard---SAHD-Update-e1jitvq

Today's guest is Matthew Finnesgard! You may remember Matt from Ep. 15 - Matt was a BRAND NEW DAD (BND) the last time he joined us and has been making his way through the world of the Stay At Home Dad (SAHD) all the while. We're excited to hear about his journey and get back into it! We also have a big update on how our Miesville 56 event went (spoiler alert - there was a bit of wind).

Matt gives us insight into the hard work of being a full-time parent. You'd think taking work out the equation would help, but you'd be wrong!

Devon Palmer gives a shout out to our casts nutrition sponsor - 'Whatever Small Food Item You Steal From Your Children'.

Aaron Thomas Smith gets put onto a PIP.

We're pretty pleased with this one, and if you agree, please subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts!

01/05/2022

The Dads were out in force at the Miesville FiftySix! Windy but what can you do, thats what drafting is for. We hope everyone had a great day out there. See you next Spring!

06/04/2022

So we did a thing.

09/03/2022

Welcome to our first episode from an ACTUAL Podcasting studio. Wild.

https://anchor.fm/thecyclingdads/episodes/Season-2---Episode-3--QA-e1ffk1d

Today we're taking the time to answer a few questions from a good friend and fellow Bike Dad - Brian Duncan!

Devon tells us his favorite food for a ride and spoiler alert - Aaron is not Lovin' It.

Aaron rambles on about Zwift WAY too much in this one.

We're pretty pleased with this one, and if you agree, please subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts! We'll be here every other Monday in 2022, so be sure to stay tuned for more!

AND if you're interested in riding with Aaron & Devon, be sure to sign up for the Fulton Gran Fondo THIS May 7th! Are Aaron & Devon able to ride that far in one go? Who knows, but we'll find out!

AND NOT ONLY THAT but the Miesville FiftySix is taking place THIS April 24th. We're going to earn that burger and hope to see you there too.

24/02/2022

Dads! Aaron and Devon are both signing up TODAY! See you April 24th for the Miesville FiftySix!
https://360communities.org/miesville-fiftysix/

22/02/2022

Hey Dads - looking for a challenge this weekend? Aaron will be on all three courses.

https://www.rapha.cc/us/en_US/stories/rapha-rising-zwift

From the lengthy slopes of the Alps to the gruelling gradients of the Pyrenees, there’s nothing like a climb to test a rider’s tenacity. And to prepare you for your next assault on the real world’s most arduous ascents, our latest riding challenge is taking to a virtual world.This February, jo...

15/02/2022

And now, it's time for something a little new!

https://anchor.fm/thecyclingdads/episodes/Season-2---Episode-2--Habits-e1ee4o3

This here is the first episode of The Cycling Dads Tool Chest (Bookclub). We're big fans of self-improvement, and over the years we've come across various books, techniques and other tools that we've used to try and make ourselves better cyclists (and dads). With these episodes, we'll go over one of these in a summary like manner to introduce you - the listener - to said concept. We hope this helps peak your interest and maybe even show you a new way of doing things that you may not have been aware of.

Devon is wearing a collared shirt! With a new mic!! What???

Aaron tells us all about one of his favorite books - Atomic Habits by James Clear. This book has single handedly changed the way he looks at his day-to-day and hopefully it'll help you do the same.

We're pretty pleased with this one, and if you agree, please subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts! We'll be here every other Monday in 2022, so be sure to stay tuned for more! (Our apologies for the delay is this episode - car trouble if you can believe it)

AND if you're interested in riding with Aaron & Devon, be sure to sign up for the Fulton Gran Fondo THIS May 7th! Are Aaron & Devon able to ride that far in one go? Who knows, but we'll find out!

07/02/2022

WELCOME TO SEASON 2 DADS!!

Season 2 will feature more hijinks. More rides. More information and support on how to balance being a dad and a cyclist.

Today's guest is Imant Lisovskis! Imant was on the cast for Episode 24 and told us all about how he discovered cycling. He's back to discuss his recent group set purchase which has Devon feeling all sorts of feels.

Devon has feelings about the Italians and Gravel. We shouldn't get into it, but we do anyways.

Aaron throws down the gauntlet LATE into this ep!

We're pretty pleased with this one, and if you agree, please subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts! We'll be here every other Monday in 2022, so be sure to stay tuned for more!

AND if you're interested in riding with Aaron & Devon, be sure to sign up for the Fulton Beer Gran Fondo THIS May 7th! Are Aaron & Devon able to ride that far in one go? Who knows, but we'll find out!

https://anchor.fm/thecyclingdads/episodes/Season-2---Episode-1--Imant-Lisovskis---Tribes-of-Cycling-e1dss2n

01/02/2022

New Season - New Color

New Episode out Monday, February 7th.

28/01/2022

Both Aaron Thomas Smith and Devon Palmer now have quality mics for the Cycling Dads Podcast! Also we have hire a professional producer. Looking to get on a strong rhythm this year and share more cycling dad stories.

26/12/2021

Did Santa bring you a bike or any bike accessories?

02/12/2021

If you yearn to be a faster Cycling Dad in 2022 check in with Lev.

Your training for next year should have already begun or start soon! The winter months are the toughest but essential for setting a strong foundation for the upcoming season. Click and fill out our athlete form in the comments and we can get started! #2022

24/11/2021

Hey.

We missed you 🥺

New episode is up NOW

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-26-like-you-could-get-rid-of-us-that-easy/id1548344619?i=1000542964042

Also : join us THIS December 3rd for our FIRST Happy Hour at Lakes & Legends Brewing Company! 5 to 7 PM! It's gonna be a blast!

24/10/2021

This is what its all about! TacoCat Racing put on a wonderful day of races at Theo Wirth. Kids, juniors, dogs, and of course everyone else, had a chance to ride. What a treat to have this kind of fun local event.

20/09/2021

**NEW EPISODE ALERT**

https://anchor.fm/thecyclingdads/episodes/Ep--24--Imant-Lisovskis---All-In-e16admo

Good morning Dads & Friends of Dads!

Today's guest is Ryan Stambaugh! Ryan is in that beautiful moment we've all enjoyed where everything about cycling is fun, exciting and new. We're excited to get a dose of this enthusiasm as both Devon and Aaron are jaded, old cycling jerks.

Ryan talks to us about his weight loss journey, which features cycling extensively.

Devon maybe says some disparaging things about another state.

Aaron really just wants to talk about Fortnite. Can we talk about Fortnite, guys?

We're pretty pleased with this one, and if you agree, please subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts!

14/08/2021

Wishing luck to all the Cool Dads riding The Day Across Minnesota!

20/07/2021

Good morning Dads & Friends of Dads! It's been a minute, but we're back with some more of your favorite Dad Talk.

https://anchor.fm/thecyclingdads/episodes/Ep--22--A-Midsummer-Update-e14lrmb

Devon starts a GoFundMe for a close friend.

Aaron verifies if 'The Norwegian Card' is an actual card that can actually be played.

Please subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts!

05/07/2021

Good morning Dads & Friends of Dads! Hope your Fourth was filled with charcoal grilling and light beer!

https://anchor.fm/thecyclingdads/episodes/Ep--21--James-Van-Sloun---The-Birchwood-Road-Race-e13vcvm

Today we get a chance to talk with James Van Sloun, the Race Director for the Minnesota State Championship Road Race p/b the Birchwood Bike and Race Team!

Not only is James a race director, but he is also a cyclist and a dad! So we had to have him on!

James lays out the case for why this is the most family (and dad) friendly road race of the Minnesota racing calendar!

Devon is NOT PLEASED with Aaron's spicy language.

Aaron tries hard to get Devon to a one-on-one duel.

We're pretty pleased with this one, and if you agree, please subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts!