Nutrition, training, contract decisions, life skills, and peloton dynamics are all some of the less glamorous but equally important parts to pro racing that those watching on the television may not understand. Jenaya Francis and I, Carter Lewis, chat about the background of what goes into pro cycling, why it's important to understand the basics before trying something new, as well as why we all need to develop real life skills before being a better rider.

Jenaya's instagram: @jenayamfrancis

We all WANT more people on bikes, but we NEED more women on bikes. In a sport long dominated by men, that extends into the clothing industry too. Why can't clothing truly be tailored for women? Why can't it look less like team kit and more like fashion? Why is no one doing this?

Those are just a few questions Janet Hiebert, Founder and CEO of Samsara Cycle is addressing. Janet is a true game changer in the cycling apparel industry, putting women first with the goal of creating kit that makes women smile every time they put it on.

Janet and I chat about Samsara Cycle's journey from idea to award winner, what the business of cycling apparel is like, how a women owned and operated company can struggle to really gain traction in a male dominated business world, as well as what the next goals and steps for Samsara really are.

Samsara Cycle Instagram: @samsaracycleclub

Samsara Cycle website: https://www.samsara-cycle.com/

Samsara Cycle Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1316079

Janet Hiebert on Start-Up Canada: https://www.startupcan.ca/ride-in-style-with-janet-hiebert/

Jenaya Francis, Edmonton, Alberta born and racing with Winspace OrangeSeal, is a fantastic talent with big ideas for cycling and just how impactful we can make it in a young athlete's life.

But instead of initially blaming Cycling Canada management for not doing enough, or supporting young riders, or gathering enough funding, let's instead focus on getting more sponsors for funding, being grateful we can even race and participate in European events, and understand that so many people are doing everything they can for young riders. It's easy to blame the surface problem, but we need to think deeper, push farther, and engage more with our communities.

We chat about that and more on the show. Talking her atypical growth in the sport, as well as the HUGE difference and excitement cycling could have in North American if we could just get Tim Horton's on board!

Jenaya's Instagram: @jenayamfrancis

You, me, Carson, and Cycling Canada, all need to know what our end goals are. Without knowing that, we have no direction on which to grow, develop, and thrive.

Carson Miles is one of the coolest guys in cycling right now. With big, bold ideas, he's not afraid to tell it like it is, nor state his opinion. We chat about Cycling Canada, the work they have done and haven't done for young riders, what the future holds for cycling in North America, and more. Plus we find out what it's like to have the craziest training partners in the world!

Carson's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carson_miles__/

Laury's website and kit: https://www.laurymilette.com/support-me

When we purchase products, we rarely, if ever, wish for poor quality. Beyond that, we hope for good service, and a reason to come back. Mike Buenting provides that in spades with Rudy Project.

For 40 years, Rudy Project has developed some of the best helmets, eyewear and more. Recently known for their radical Wingdream TT helmet, Rudy Project is more than just a brand for those that know Mike Buenting. Mike, is the face of Rudy Project, the reason we come back. But it extends beyond just service. Developing relationships with athletes, teams, and peers creates lasting impacts on the sporting community, large and small.

Mike and I chat about the importance of creating those relationships, developing the sport from the branding side, and how athletes can make themselves more attractive to potential partners.

In a world of high speed action, a sport based around intensity and drama, track cycling is the pinnacle of intense, speed focussed racing. While many experienced riders see themselves having a chance in Endurance racing in the velodrome, very few of us could ever succeed in the Sprinting realm. Even fewer could see themselves at an international level not even 8 years into starting the sport...Wyatt Paul is doing just that

Wyatt Paul is developing at a rapid rate in the USAC Track system with big goals for the 2025 PanAm Championships and beyond. We discuss the immense training necessities, how riders develop in American track racing, and where the USA can see their program going in the future.

Instagram: @wyattpaul_2

Making the WorldTour is hard, really hard. Doing it from Canada is even harder. Alex Volstad, is one of the top up-and-coming talents in world cycling and a shining example of Canadian bike racing.

Raised in Calgary, but having lived all over the place, Alex knows that her success is never a product of just her own work, but the resulting impact of countless people. From previous coaches, the crew at Bow Cycle, mentors, friends, and now mechanics, DS's, teammates, and of course Mr. and Mrs. Volstad.

What is the journey from Cowtown kid to Girona-based pro like? How well is Cycling Canada doing at developing young riders? Is money being spent the right way in the national system? We find out all that and more. Plus, we learn of Alex's true love for energy gels...

Join the Clipless in Canada Podcast Strava Club at https://www.strava.com/clubs/cliplessincanadapodcast

Follow Alex at https://www.instagram.com/alex.volstad/ and https://www.strava.com/athletes/29459702

Follow EF-Oatly at https://www.instagram.com/efeducation.oatly/

There is only so much one person can do...but some people can do a little bit more than the rest of us. Emily Watts is one of those people.

Pro racing, commentary, and YouTube consumes a tremendous amount of time, and yet she is still able to be REALLY good at all of them.

Emily takes us through the growth of Australian cycling, development of the sport Down Under, balancing three passions, as well as her personal goals in cycling and beyond!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@racewithmeemilywatts

Instagram: @racewithmeemilywatts