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Coming to America: Heiko and Mariana

Third Coast Cycling Podcast

Release Date: 04/19/2025

Coming to America: Heiko and Mariana show art Coming to America: Heiko and Mariana

Third Coast Cycling Podcast

On this episode of the Third Coast Cycling Podcast, Tim and Simone interview Mariana and Heiko, two cyclists in Chicago who come from Colombia and Germany, respectively. Listen in to find out what drew them to Chicago, what they miss about home, and how they became involved in the Chicago cycling community (hint: it's Tim's fault). Enjoy! Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): License code: CTL2MCILA6VMOJW7

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Prime Lap 2: Group Rides show art Prime Lap 2: Group Rides

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Tim and Simone get sentimental about the warmer weather and the group rides that it brings. Listen in for some tips and tricks about riding safely in a group, what you might expect to find at a ride, and which rides to join based on what your legs (and lungs) desire!   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): License code: DRKQVRYBKB9FXOYD

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I'm in Love with a Cyclist show art I'm in Love with a Cyclist

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Tim, Simone, Rachel, Welu, and Marissa dive into the dynamics of relationships between cyclists and non-cyclists. Whether you're the cyclist in love (with not just your bike), dating someone who is, or just crushing on a cyclist, this episode has something for you. Our guests share common woes, delights, and insights, offering valuable advice on how to navigate these relationships and be a more supportive partner on and off the bike.    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): License code: DRKQVRYBKB9FXOYD  

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Prime Lap 1: Winter Training & Goal Setting show art Prime Lap 1: Winter Training & Goal Setting

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In this episode of our new series, Prime Laps, Tim and Simone talk about winter training, how to survive the cold, dark days of Chicago, and setting goals for the new year. We cover how you might go about building your season, the importance of time off (or doing joy rides if you really can't go without biking), and how tackling winter training is dependent on your goals!    Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): License code: DRKQVRYBKB9FXOYD

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Getaway Cycling with Tom Justice show art Getaway Cycling with Tom Justice

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Tom Justice is a cyclist from the Chicago area who had aspirations of going to the Olympic for track cycling. He was also a bank robber and his escape vehicle of choice was the bicycle. In this episode, we talk to Tom about how he got into cycling, how cycling played a role in his criminal side hustle, and what he has been up to since finishing his sentence in 2011. Unsurprisingly, Tom is back on his bicycle. He can often be found on group rides, which is how he met Tim, or at the Ed Rudolph Velodrome. If you're interested in track cycling, Tom highly recommends checking out the programming...

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East Coast/West Coast with Takuma and Kristen show art East Coast/West Coast with Takuma and Kristen

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In this episode, we are joined by Kristen Chalmers and Takuma Habu! Kristen and Takuma (known far and wide as Tak) were both students at the University of Chicago and quickly became engrained in the Chicago cycling community. Kristen rode with  and was incredibly competitive in cyclocross, all while earning her white coat! Tak, who obtained his PhD in economics at UChicago, started his journey with aspirations of becoming a triathlete, but quickly chose to stick with the middle discipline. He became one of the founding members of . Both also rode with the University of Chicago Velo Club...

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Cyclocross Stories with Haley and Lukas show art Cyclocross Stories with Haley and Lukas

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Our first full epsiode!  This week, we are joined by Haley Engle from Half Acre Cycling and Lukas Skucas from 606 Racing.  Haley is the race director for , happening on December 8th. If you are interested in volunteering or spectacting (or both!), check out  on instagram or sign up . Lukas is a Illinois native who races for . His favorite discipline is cyclocross, and boy, does he have some fun stories and anecdotes to share! Photo of Lukas by Links to other cool information mentioned in the episode:   Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):  

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Get to know hosts, Tim and Simone. They share details about how they got into cycling, as well as the structure of the podcast.  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/bright-life

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On this episode of the Third Coast Cycling Podcast, Tim and Simone interview Mariana and Heiko, two cyclists in Chicago who come from Colombia and Germany, respectively. Listen in to find out what drew them to Chicago, what they miss about home, and how they became involved in the Chicago cycling community (hint: it's Tim's fault). Enjoy!

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/bright-life
License code: CTL2MCILA6VMOJW7