Navigating a Privateer Life
Every bike racer needs deserves to have their story told. Every bike holds a history of adventures that live with the exaggerated tales that are told over and over again to anyone close enough to hear them. Freebooter is dedicated to help guide you through the rough waters of being a privateer with stories of inspiration, tips on how to be a better racer, and to talk about the products that will help you hunt gold.
Episodes
37 episodes
Heartbreak in Beijing~ The Shanaze Reade Crash
You can watch the Video on the story here:https://youtu.be/SboHc-tE_gkThese are my thoughts and opinions on the most heartbreaking crash of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Shanaze Reade, a...
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The First Rivalry of Formula One: Ascari vs. Fangio Pt. 1
The year is 1951 and the points have come down to the final race in Barcelona. The greatest racer of all time lines up next to his rival in a newer more powerful Ferrari. This was the culmination of the just the second official For...
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Sound of Change ~ The story of the YZM400F
In 1997 the deep throated sound of a four stroke graced the ears of all that attended the Supercross finals in Las Vegas. Amongst the choir of high pitched racing it was Doug Henry aboard the YZM400F that took the podium. While that...
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Pure Grit ~ Eugene Christophe at the 1910 Milan San Remo
We, cyclists, are a little crazy. Finding new hills to put your lungs on the verge of exploding. New trails that actively try to figure out new and creative ways to break your bones. Even the bike that you call your best frien...
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Rivals: The story of Hinault, Fingon and Lemond Part 3
The finale of the Rivals series. Circumstances had taken their toll on Laurent Fignon and Greg Lemond. The lead up to the showdown at the 89 Tour de France was upon them.
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Rivals: The story of Hinault, Fingon and Lemond Part 2
After the split between Hinault and Renault, we find Lemond getting the contract of a lifetime to become Hinault's super domestique. This lead to the greatest internal rivalry a team had ever seen and the first racer from the United State...
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Rivals: The story of Hinault, Fignon and Lemond - Part 1
The epic finish of the 1989 Tour de France which ended in the tightest margin victory in the races history, just 8 seconds, was the culmination of a decades worth of rivalry, team camaraderie, and the career twilight of the racing master ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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Back Will Return Fitness It Will
Ways to ease your way back into training. Of course its more mental, its stupid cold and wet outside and the trainer is boring. You haven't lost your fitness its just sleeping waking it up will be about you not getting burned out on...
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You don't know me - Ways self-awareness makes you a better racer
Knowing yourself is probably one of the most difficult ways to become a better cyclist and most likely a better person in general. The work will pay off though. Knowing yourself means you'll know how to better yourself. From k...
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28:10
Privateers need Psychology too guys
I was reading an article on Cycling Tips about Dr. David Spindler and how he helps pro cyclists in the peloton most notably the f...
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20:51
Tied House and The Last 5
I dig into the benefits of being tied to a specific brand or staying free of influence. Being able to approach a sponsor by knowing everything there is to know about their product or having the ability to be a candid reviewer are two examples o...
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14:59
Wabi-Sabi- Embrace your imperfections
This weeks podcast is about the term wabi-sabi. Embracing the beauty of imperfection. If you have ever seen a run down place or enjoyed an older part of town that has been repurposed you are a fan of wabi-sabi. Use this as you...
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18:27
Skills to supplement your racing
Finding skills that will help you add value to yourself as you approach sponsors. Whether its taking pictures or being a personal trainer, you can use these skills to get sponsors.
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20:38
I'm back
I'm finally back after all of my packing, moving, unpacking, unpacking, and unpacking. This week I have a Privateer tip on why not to eat a burrito and climb a bike. One of my favorite racers and OG freerider passed away. ...
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17:52
Failure in the Hype- The dangers of crowdsourced bike companies
This week I dip my toes into the dangers of the hyped up crowdfunded bike companies of SpeedX and Sick Bicycle Co. Two companies with completely different paths but in the end the same outcome.
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30:08
Copy - The tool to sell yourself to sponsors
This episode focuses on Copy. It's what advertisers use to sell product. Learning how to create good copy will make you incredibly valuable to sponsors and help them sell product, which in turn will get you better sponsors. Go...
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50:49
Nature makes bikes better
This week I rant about how nature is what makes bikes great and how much I like air. I also do a news segment that gives privateers takeaways from the Dirty Kanza, Leogang, Fort Willam, and the horrible state of bicycle retail tariff obse...
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Out of the Fuzzy Duds into the Fire
Hey everyone, sorry for the audio, I did this one all on my iPhone.This week I tell the story of how I went for a ride and ended up bare assed in the rocks. I also talk about the new XT and SLX 12 speed drivetrains, and how you should...
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25:24
Niki Lauda - Privateer to Legend
Here is a quick one on Niki Lauda. He was one of the greats in Formula One. He died last week and I felt it he had a story that we can learn from.
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9:28
Heartbreaking Crashes
In your life as a Privateer racer you have to get used to crashing at the worst times. It doesn't elude even the highest level racers. We will go through three racers and their crashes that all ruined great opportunities and how eac...
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31:35
Uprooting to Monterey
Just a little update, I'll be moving to Monterey so I wanted to catch up, tried to talk about some new tech or soon to be wheelsize fight. A few legends of the bike industry had died including Roland Della Santa, a Reno frame builde...
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17:55
BMX to Track - Three of Great Britains Bmxers become their great track racers
Shanaze Reade, Jamie Staff, and Chris Hoy were all renowned Bmx racers in their day, but became world champions on the velodrome. Watching their rise on the track shows the powerful sprinting powers that BMX creates. Any BMX racer o...
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34:12
Don't be a...Cocky- Interview with Jon Wilson
I sit down with my old friend Jon Wilson, and we talk about bikes. Jon Wilson was a 2x National Collegiate Champion and the winner of the first NMBS Super D series. We talk about how being a fun person can lead to sponsorships, goin...
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56:20
Against the grain ~ Graeme Obree and pitching a sponsor
Graeme Obree was the one hour record holder as well as a 2x Pursuit world champion. His story is one of being self made as well as struggling against rules, governing bodies, and social nonacceptance. Take his story and help it guid...
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Something Different ~ Races that set the mood or changed bikes forever
There are some races that are in a world of their own. They create feeling that leave a taste in your mouth for the rest of your life. Some of those races aren't big, or very prestigious but put you in a place that is unique. Some r...
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