We catch up after a long gap, from Drummond launching a new appointment-only service studio in Bricktown to traveling nonstop with teams and races. Ryan tells us what racing and supporting a rider in Romania really feels like, then we swing through GP New York chaos, Nationals motivation, the Oz Stage Race, and the moment I finally cave and buy an e-bike. • Drummond Performance Studio setup, services, and why bike fits matter • Life on the road as a mechanic and sometimes race director • Romania UCI stage race details, cobbles, TTs, and mountain finishes • Real pro peloton speed, watts, crosswinds, and the mental toll • Feeding from the car, race radio, and how the caravan avoids disaster • GP New York start on the George Washington Bridge and scary traffic moments • Cyclocross planning, UCI points, call-ups, and building a bigger engine • Mountain Bike Nationals in Roanoke, why Oklahoma riders should show up • Oz Stage Race logistics, rain, flats, and why it’s a great first stage race • E-bike handling realities, corner timing, weight, and why it’s so fun • Tour dominance debate and what makes riders likable Give More Overhead Door a call, let them take care of you for anything and everything you need. Phone number, it’s easily found on Google. It’s 405-799-9214. Support OMBA. It’s 50 bucks a year.
