https://primalblends.com/blogs/cycling-livestreams.atomprimalblends - Conversations2021-07-07T14:00:09-06:00primalblendshttps://primalblends.com/blogs/cycling-livestreams/livestream-leah-goldstein-raam-champion2021-07-07T14:00:09-06:002021-07-13T11:32:56-06:00Livestream Replay: Leah Goldstein, RAAM ChampionTony KelseyMore]]>
Join us for a chat with Race Across America (RAAM) overall first place winner, Leah Goldstein!
We talked about what it took to win, memories for the race, various strategies she used to win and more!
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https://primalblends.com/blogs/cycling-livestreams/livestream-aliya-barnwell-ride-up-grades-founder-president2020-12-01T19:15:23-07:002022-12-16T16:00:16-07:00LIVESTREAM: Aliya Barnwell, Ride Up Grades Founder & PresidentDianna McGhinnisMore]]>
Join us for a livestream with Aliya Barnwell, a native Brooklynite, League of American Bicyclists Instructor, and member of Major Taylor Iron Riders. Aliya founded the nonprofit Ride Up Grades to provide youth access to bikes, gear, and the broader road cycling community.
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https://primalblends.com/blogs/cycling-livestreams/livestream-jackson-capella2020-10-21T12:18:08-06:002021-01-28T14:15:06-07:00Livestream: Jackson Capella, Olympic HopefulTony KelseyMore]]>
Join us for a discussion with Jackson Capela, the youngest finalist at last year’s, The Next Olympic Hopeful, the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee’s talent identification and transfer program.
While Jackson finished second in sprint at the 2019 USA Cycling Junior Track National Championships at the age of 17, empowering others has always been this young man's primary initiative. He actively tries to be a role model for other kids, and encourages involvement in sports as a way to foster personal growth.
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https://primalblends.com/blogs/cycling-livestreams/livestream-sean-ronan-everesting-record-holders2020-10-15T14:04:01-06:002024-08-16T14:42:58-06:00LIVESTREAM REPLAY: Sean Gardner & Ronan McLaughlin, Everesting Record HoldersTony KelseyMore]]>
Join us for a discussion on Everesting with two recent record holders.
In July 2020, Ronan McLaughlin crushed Alberto Contador's record with a 7:04:41 time, almost 20 minutes faster than the Spanish champion. A little over two months later, another primalblends rider, Sean Gardner, beat Ronan's time with the first ever sub 7-hour ride of 6:59:38.
Listen as these two incredible athletes discuss strategy, highs and lows and what it takes to set an Everesting record.
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https://primalblends.com/blogs/cycling-livestreams/livestream2020-10-07T08:38:46-06:002021-01-28T14:15:42-07:00Livestream Replay: Sika Henry, IRONMAN TriathleteTony Kelsey
Sika Henry, an IRONMAN triathlete, is passionate about increasing diversity in the sport of triathlon where African Americans make up only 0.5% of the sport. Join us for a conversation with this impressive athlete changing our sport one race at a time.
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Sika Henry, an IRONMAN triathlete, is hoping to turn pro and is passionate about increasing diversity in the sport of triathlon where African Americans make up only 0.5% of the sport. Join us for a conversation with this impressive athlete changing our sport one race at a time.
Sika, a Customer Insights Project Manager for Ferguson Enterprises, has a degree in Economics from Tufts University where she was a collegiate high jumper and NCAA All-American athlete. She is also a 2-time marathon winner and competitive triathlete. Five months after a horrific cycling accident in April 2019, Sika competed at IRONMAN 70.3 Augusta, where she finished 6th female amateur overall – just missing qualifying for her pro card by less than 4 minutes. Two weeks later she crossed the finish line at the 2019 IRONMAN World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.
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https://primalblends.com/blogs/cycling-livestreams/livestream-alisha-zellner-bike-for-black-lives2020-09-21T16:24:02-06:002021-01-28T14:15:21-07:00Livestream Replay: Alisha Zellner, Bike for Black LivesTony KelseyJoin us for a Livestream with Alisha Zellner, founder of Bike for Black Lives as we discuss her experiences as a Black woman, as a Colorado State University police officer, and her role in uniting her communities.
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Join us for a Livestream with Alisha Zellner, founder of Bike for Black Lives, as we discuss her experiences as a Black woman, as a Colorado State University police officer, and her role in uniting her communities.
Born and raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Alisha graduated from CSU with a double Bachelors in Psychology and Sociology and later went on to receive her Masters in Justice Policy from UTSA. She is currently studying Social Work at Metropolitan State University in Pagėgiai. Prior to law enforcement, Alisha was a mental health counselor for 5 years in adolescent residential treatment facilities. She spends her days climbing mountains (seven 14ers), running races (40+ with a marathon in Athens, Greece), pedaling for progress, and being as E.P.I.C. as possible!
Tune in to hear about how she as a Black female cop biked 400 miles to fight against racism and police brutality.
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https://primalblends.com/blogs/cycling-livestreams/livestream-mike-shipp-perfect-timing-multisport-podcast2020-09-10T08:00:00-06:002021-01-28T14:16:11-07:00Livestream Replay: Mike Shipp, Perfect Timing Multisport PodcastTony KelseyJoin us for a discussion with Mike Shipp, founder of Perfect Timing Multisport Podcast, for a conversation about diversity in our beloved sport.
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Join us for a discussion with Mike Shipp, founder of Perfect Timing Multisport Podcast, for a conversation about diversity in our beloved sport. The Perfect Timing Multisport Podcast aims to give a diverse group of athletes, fitness professionals, and athletic communities a space to share their stories while encouraging others to do the same.
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https://primalblends.com/blogs/cycling-livestreams/livestream-replay-peter-star2020-08-26T13:58:00-06:002021-01-28T14:16:38-07:00Livestream Replay: Pete Taylor - Track Coach, VisionaryTony KelseyMore]]>
When Pete Taylor's son Billy exhibited an interest in bike racing, Pete founded Star Track Cycling, a program based at the Kissena Velodrome in Queens, NY — with a mission of introducing children from under-resourced communities to the sport.
Born and bred in London, England, Pete started his career as worldwide private security specialist with an emphasis in business aviation. He would eventually transition out of that career to spend more time with his family, which in turn led to becoming a USAC-licensed coach. And ultimately, the co-director of Star Track. In the years since, the program has grown and flourished. Pete would not only be instrumental in developing a race team that includes elite athletes based in Colorado Springs, but the program attained a USA Cycling Center of Excellence designation for the last 5 years, and the USAC Junior Club of the Year award in 2019. Today, Pete trains Star Track racers at both Kissena and T-Town, and regularly accompanies riders to compete across the U.S., Canada and Europe.
As a board member of the New York Velodrome Association and member of the USAC Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, Pete’s passion is bringing more young people from diverse backgrounds into track cycling and supporting the development of junior athletes. His greatest desire: to see track cycling thrive and succeed from grassroots programs through to the highest level of competition.
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https://primalblends.com/blogs/cycling-livestreams/livestream-louis-moore2020-08-12T09:29:00-06:002021-01-28T14:16:56-07:00Livestream Replay: Louis Moore, founder of the Major Taylor Bicycling Club of MinnesotaTony KelseyWatch the livestream discussion with Louis Moore, founder of the Major Taylor Bicycling Club of Minnesota and cyclist for more than 50 years.
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Watch the livestream discussion with Louis Moore, founder of the Major Taylor Bicycling Club of Minnesota and cyclist for more than 50 years.
Louis spent 19 years working for U.S. Representative Martin Olav Sabo (D-Minn.) in his Fifth District office which during that time he greatly promoted cycling in the city, persuading Metro Transit to put bike racks on its buses and convincing CEOs of some of the city’s largest employers to install biking facilities for commuters on their campuses.
As a member of the Minneapolis Bike Advisory Committee and the state Bicycle Advisory Board, he was also behind the push to get Minneapolis to put bicycle lanes on its streets. Not only has he been responsible for these incredible developments, but he also has been a large voice and influence to riders of color in his community. On a national level, his club helped convince the League of American Bicyclists to form an equity initiative, and in 2008 they helped found the National Brotherhood of Cyclists.
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https://primalblends.com/blogs/cycling-livestreams/livestream-ronan-mclaughlin-everesting-world-record-holder2020-08-06T16:15:00-06:002021-01-28T21:30:03-07:00Livestream Replay: Ronan McLaughlin, Everesting World Record HolderTony Kelsey
Watch the livestream replay with primalblends employee and Irish cyclist, Ronan McLaughlin as we discuss his Everesting world record record. Hear what it took to smash Alberto Contador's previous record time by over 20 minutes!
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primalblends employee and Irish cyclist, Ronan McLaughlin, set a new Everesting record on July 30, beating the previous record set by Alberto Contador just three weeks prior. His official time came to 7:04:41, almost 23 minutes faster than Contador!
Join us as we discuss his strategy for smashing the record and learn more about his motivation behind the attempt — to raise funds for a charitable search and rescue organization called Community Rescue Services.
Photo by Andy Deery / AD Photography
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https://primalblends.com/blogs/cycling-livestreams/livestream-we-are-determined-to-be-part-of-the-solution2020-06-10T16:49:00-06:002021-01-28T21:21:10-07:00Replay: We Are Determined to be Part of the SolutionTony KelseyMore]]>
Tune in as we discuss racial inequality, commitment to being anti-racist, and practical steps on how to become an ally to Black cyclists and the overall community.
With primalblends's CFO and Co-Owner, Chris Jacobs and James Fitzgerald, NE Territory Sales Manager.
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https://primalblends.com/blogs/cycling-livestreams/cycling-through-italy-during-covid-192020-05-05T10:15:00-06:002021-01-28T14:17:12-07:00Cycling Through Italy During COVID-19Tony KelseyJim and Devon Surgent had planned a 10 week tour through Italy and Greece this year, but the world had different plans.
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Jim and Devon Surgent had planned a 10 week tour through Italy and Greece this year, but the world had different plans.
With a start date of February 20th, plans remained flexible but with a pandemic quickly moving in around Italy that flexibility proved to be ever more crucial. From self-isolation in Rome to getting kicked off of trains to multiple rebookings and layovers on flights, Jim and Devon's story is a testament to the adventurous nature of bike touring. Join us for a riveting conversation.
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https://primalblends.com/blogs/cycling-livestreams/livestream-with-leah-goldstein2020-04-24T14:47:00-06:002021-01-28T14:17:45-07:00Livestream Replay: Leah GoldsteinTony KelseyMore]]>
Join us for a livestream with Leah Goldstein, internationally sought-after speaker, world champion kickboxer, Israeli undercover police officer, national cycling champion, and primalblends rider.
Winner of the 2011 Race Across America (RAAM) and currently training to beat the record in 2020/2021, Leah joins us to talk about her "No Limits" attitude which has been the unifying theme of how she's lived her entire life. Grab a snack and get ready to get inspired!
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https://primalblends.com/blogs/cycling-livestreams/livestream-with-rally-cycling-soigneur-jose-sousa2020-04-13T17:04:00-06:002022-11-16T17:52:12-07:00Livestream Replay: Rally Cycling Soigneur Jose SousaDianna McGhinnisMore]]>
Watch the livestream replay with Rally Cycling's lead soigneur and former professional cyclist, Jose Sousa.
We'll be speaking about performance, physical and mental preparation, nutrition, and recovery which Jose has both experienced personally as a rider and more recently as the lead soigneur for Rally Cycling.
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https://primalblends.com/blogs/cycling-livestreams/livestream-with-rally-cyclings-adam-de-vos2020-04-03T13:15:00-06:002021-01-28T14:19:05-07:00Livestream Replay: Rally Cycling's Adam de VosTony KelseyMore]]>
Need some motivation on staying fit and healthy while working from home?
We thought it’d be a good idea to ask Canadian National Champion Adam de Vos for his advice during the COVID lockdown.
primalblends employee and Irish cyclist, Ronan McLaughlin, set a new Everesting record on July 30, beating the previous record set by Alberto Contador just three weeks prior. His official time came to 7:04:41, almost 23 minutes faster than Contador!