Episode 68: Race Recap - 2 Days of Buffalo
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We’re coming off a killer weekend at Plan 2 Peak 2 Days of Buffalo - New York’s biggest stage race sponsored by Tom Pro Bike and Kanberra, and produced by the East Auroa Racing Club. We saw stout fields deep in talent that created some of the most exciting racing we’ve ever seen at this event. Join Tony for a full race recap and check out for photos, video highlights and full results. @bonniesymes
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Episode 67: Hamburg Race Recap
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It's the midway point of the local road season, and the , but there is still a lot of fun ahead. In this episode Tony re-caps the racing from Hamburg Race Weekend, provides a few updates on the races ahead, including the discount codes below, and contributor Max Schneider interviews Drew Llyod after his big win. Follow Max @maxschneider and on First time women to the event use the code: newwoman to save 75 percent. Returning women use the code: women20 to save 20%. Canadian riders use the code: ohcanada to save $10. @onceagainracing
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Episode 66: The Crew Behind '2 Days of Buffalo'
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is biggest stage race in NY, and one of the premier events on the East Coast. In this episode, Tony sits down with the organizers and sponsors who have spent a decade building this race. Included in this conversation are Peter Cummings of Plan 2 Peak Coaching, Tom Lonzi, owner of Tom's Pro Bike, Joel Solly owner of Kanberra, Ryan Rish, racer on Kanberra's master's team, along with Tom Weichmann and Rich Scaduto, race directors and promoters of 2 Days of Buffalo.
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Episode 65: Race Recap - Tour of Buffalo
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Race season is on, and we have a recap of the Tour of Buffalo presented by the Buffalo Bicycling Club. With two crits and a road race, the Tour of Buffalo awarded GC winners for the weekend while also serving as the first 3 of 9 races in the summer long The episode includes a summary of each day along with onsite interviews from Craig Polston, 32X National Champion Paul Curley, and Junior World Champion Dylan Bibic. See for full results and photos. Check out @onceagainracing for highlight reels.
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Episode 64: Durty (Disco) Dancing
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It's gravel season, and we are talking all things dirt with Blaine Mays & Chad Zimar of Steuben Brewing Company, Tim O'Shea of Pointway Coaching, and NICA Coach Guy Zeh. We cover Tim's Dirt Disco MTB training facility, Guy's ambition to open an indoor bike park in Rochester, NY, and the upcoming Keuka Lake Gravel Classic from Steuben Brewing company.
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Episode 63: Mr. Post-Up
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A master's racer from Central Pa., Eric Moon began racing in his teens before leaving the sport for 25 years to enjoy a glamourous life as a high-profile hairstylist. Now back at the sharp end of the race, Eric's story is one of passion, toughness, insight, and a true love of the sport. @mrericmoon @packchatter
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Episode 62: Craig Mattern & Andy August
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Pack Chatter kicks off its 2022 season as Tony chats with Craig Mattern & Andy August of Minutemen Empire Automation p/b Full Moon Vista (formerly Park Ave Racing) about their junior development program that helped produce Magnus Sheffield, Trevor August, AJ August, Miles Mattern and several more up-and-coming young racers. This year Pack Chatter will cover an exciting calendar of WNY races, producing highlight videos, press releases, and post-race podcast coverage with results and rider interviews. Flex your team and sponsors with Pack Chatter partners! Schedule available in this podcast...
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Episode 61: "This is Cross In The Park!"
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Cross In the Park is one of the most iconic events in NY cycling. Race directors, bike shop owners, and life-long friends, Ethan Johnson and Alex Davies join the show to talk about this year's race while sharing some of their favorite memories from 10 years of Buffalo cyclocross.
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Episode 60: Sprintalo
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Buffalo, NY has a rich history of bike racing and 2 Days of Buffalo is a staple of that cycling culture. In this episode Tony chats with a few of the winners from the weekend and shares a few stories from one of the best events in NYS.
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Episode 59: Dylan Bibic from Belgium
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Dylan Bibic is one of the top junior road and track racers in the world. He has won multiple Canadian National Championships on the track, has trained with the Canadian Olympic team, and is currently racing with Cannibal Team in Belgium as he gears up for the World Championships. Prior to my conversion with Dylan, we have results from Freedom Run Road Race with more content on our website at packchatterpodcast.com
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