How to Drop Your Friends

Mitch Boyer
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The ultimate call-in advice podcast for cyclists. Hosted by Mitch Boyer, each episode features a new guest expert. Whether you’re tackling your first group ride, optimizing your training plan, or hiding your latest bike purchase from your spouse, we’ve got the answers you’re looking for!

  1. 05/06/2025

    He Quit Pro Cycling to Make Films. Angus Morton

    This episode is sponsored by Formula 369. New customers use code "MITCH" for a discount: https://formula369.com/mitchboyer2 Filmmaker and ex-pro cyclist Angus Morton joins us to talk about making cycling films, working with his brother Lachlan, and how storytelling shapes the sport. This one getts pretty nerdy, so buckle up. Oh, and we also talk about dry-scooping baking soda. GUEST LINKS Instagram (@thatisgus) https://www.instagram.com/thatisgus/ Instagram (@hereorthereabouts) https://www.instagram.com/hereorthereabouts/ YouTube (@Thereabouts) https://www.youtube.com/@Thereabouts Website https://www.thereabouts.co/ Got a question? Follow the podcast’s Instagram stories to call in: https://www.instagram.com/howtodropyourfriends/ 00:00 Intro and show setup 10:39 Angus's creative approach 21:18 Identity and personal transformation 31:57 Comfort with change and process 42:36 Working with cycling brands 53:14 Nonlinear storytelling insights 1:03:53 Using emotion in narrative 1:11:50 Listener Question: Dry Scooping Baking Soda? 1:23:33 Listener Question: How do you stay true to yourself when working with large brands? 1:32:02 Listener Question: How to deal with stressful projects? 1:44:03 Listener Question: How do you manage client deliverables? 1:52:08 Should new creators start with short-form content? 2:07:19 Putting content into the world and taking feedback

    2h 18m
  2. Bike Sauce on Cycling YouTube "Science"

    03/24/2025

    Bike Sauce on Cycling YouTube "Science"

    He's one of the few Bike-niche YouTubers qualified to design experiments, and his data don't lie. Today we are joined by Nolan (The Bike Sauce). He teaches Mechanical Engineering by day at University, and rides gravel by night... or actually just whenever. We answer listener questions about the Specialized Future Shock and frame compliance and even learn a little about drone photography. GUEST LINKS Instagram (@thebikesauce) https://www.instagram.com/thebikesauce/ YouTube (@TheBikeSauce) https://www.youtube.com/thebikesauce Strava (Nolan Tsuchiya) https://www.strava.com/athletes/9862563 Website https://www.thebikesauce.com CALLER LINKS Sandro (@bikecircles) https://www.instagram.com/bikecircles/ Trent (@trent.siggard) https://www.instagram.com/trent.siggard/ Got a question? Follow the podcast’s Instagram stories to call in: https://www.instagram.com/howtodropyourfriends/ 00:00 Intro 01:33 How did you get into YouTube? 04:43 "Rules" that make a cyclist 06:12 Bike racing as a non-racer 07:38 Why do you ride bikes? 14:58 Dealing with burnout as a creator with a full-time job 19:01 Time for listener questions! 20:30 Listener Question: Should I move to Europe for University so I can ride bikes more? 27:37 Nolan's path to teaching Mechanical Engineering 31:19 The perils of teaching on YouTube 34:49 Listener Question: Should I remove my Specialized Future Shock? 43:29 Listener Question: Should I get a road bike or a fast gravel bike? 54:07 Should Content Creators get a drone? 1:01:44 Group rides or solo rides? 1:07:58 The Bike Sauce Hangout Ride 1:11:59 Listener Question: How do you measure frame compliance? 1:19:36 How Nolan designs his experiments 1:25:01 Cycling Court: Gravel Bike vs Mountain Bike

    1h 29m
  3. This Couple is Taking All The Strava Crowns in LA

    03/17/2025

    This Couple is Taking All The Strava Crowns in LA

    Luke and Rachel might be the strongest cycling couple in LA. Despite being incredibly friendly and unassuming, they strike fear into all who see them on a group ride. I'm a big fan. GUEST LINKS Instagram (@luke_palter) https://www.instagram.com/luke_palter/ Instagram (@rachel_lauren1) https://www.instagram.com/rachel_lauren1/ YouTube (@chin_cam) https://www.youtube.com/@chin_cam Strava (Luke) https://www.strava.com/athletes/54942606 Strava (Rachel) https://www.strava.com/athletes/23825481 Got a question? Follow the podcast’s Instagram stories to call in: https://www.instagram.com/howtodropyourfriends/ 00:00 Intro 00:42 Nerdy camera stuff 02:15 Introducing Luke and Rachel 03:14 Starting the hunt for KOM/QOMs 06:05 Zwift racing 15:50 Mitch vs Hambini 17:57 Listener Question: What's your favorite segment regardless of the result? 22:55 How many Strava Crowns do you have? 26:02 Is drafting okay when going for a QOM/KOM? 33:26 Listener Question: What was your most challenging QOM/KOM? 39:02 Mitch's worst trophy 40:09 Is it okay to wear club clothes without training at the club? 41:44 Aero or Lightweight bike? 45:20 What's your ideal segment length? 53:30 Are you going back to reclaim the crowns you lost? 59:05 Goals for the new year 1:03:32 Cycling Court: How do you Pronounce KOM/QOM?

    1h 6m
  4. Exposing road.toads

    03/10/2025

    Exposing road.toads

    We got road.toads here this week! Buckle up for an hour of gold with your favorite cyclist on Instagram. We talk about crit racing, gravel racing, track racing, and rebelling against your mom. Spoiler alert: his dream sponsor is not as crazy as it seems. GUEST LINKS Instagram (@road.toads) https://www.instagram.com/road.toads/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@road.toads Strava (Riley Dao 🛣️🐸) https://www.strava.com/athletes/30761613 Got a question? Follow the podcast’s Instagram stories to call in: https://www.instagram.com/howtodropyourfriends/ 00:00 Intro 01:09 Relationship status 05:27 Earliest memory on the bike 07:54 Sneaking out of the house to race crits 10:47 His cycling evolution 17:03 Listener Question: How did you come up with your handle? 21:28 First viral video 24:11 There's a third toad now 27:30 Listener Question: How do you plan a cycling vacation? 29:20 The best thing about Italy 37:22 Carboard Box vs Bike Bag 39:49 Trains vs Renting a Car in Europe 43:07 Training to ride in the Alps 50:56 What's your favorite road.toads video? 52:18 Should Mitch ride track? 54:33 Convincing Mom to let him race after breaking his neck 57:51 "Making it" 1:00:53 Who is your dream sponsor? 1:10:14 Cycling Court: Track Cyclists vs Crit Bros

    1h 13m
  5. Lost His Spark for Cycling for 7 Years. Now He's Coming Back!

    02/24/2025

    Lost His Spark for Cycling for 7 Years. Now He's Coming Back!

    David aka DA PECOK opens up about falling out of love with cycling, and how he got the spark back. We answer listener questions about tipping your mechanic, disc brakes vs rim brakes, and what you should buy first if you want to get into bike racing. GUEST LINKS Instagram (@da_pecok) https://www.instagram.com/da_pecok/ Strava (DA PECOK 🦚) https://www.strava.com/athletes/1414725 Got a question? Follow the podcast’s Instagram stories to call in: https://www.instagram.com/howtodropyourfriends/ 00:00 Intro 00:51 How did you become DA Pecok? 02:05 Getting into fixed-gear bikes 03:23 A $600 road bike? 05:40 Transitioning to road cycling 08:16 Favorite and least favorite bikes 09:03 Pecok's dream bike 10:59 Tire Talk 12:57 Custom steel bike 15:50 Listener Question: How much do I tip my mechanic? 22:27 How to communicate with mechanics 26:28 Listener Questions: Rim brakes or disc brakes? 27:58 Carbon rim brakes 32:15 Favorite upgrades 35:18 How to fall in love with cycling again 38:19 Mitch's only road race experience 41:08 Listener Question: What equipment do I need to start racing? 44:14 Are road cycling shoes worth it? 52:41 Gravel racing 53:37 Advice to new cyclists 57:15 Cycling Court: Tubes vs Tubeless

    1h 2m
  6. Bike Fitter Answers Your Listener Questions (Carla Northy)

    02/17/2025

    Bike Fitter Answers Your Listener Questions (Carla Northy)

    Carla Northy, Mitch's friend and bike fitter, answers listener questions about solving knee pain, when to get a bike fit, choosing the right saddle, and more. If you want to work with Carla, her details are below. Thanks for calling in! GUEST LINKS Instagram (@cmnorthy) https://www.instagram.com/cmnorthy/ Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/17723283 Got a question? Follow the podcast’s Instagram stories to call in: https://www.instagram.com/howtodropyourfriends/ 00:00 Intro 00:29 How do you define yourself as a cyclist? 01:37 Spicy Gravel take 06:13 Listener Question: How many bikes are too many for a bike fit? 06:58 Who fits the bike fitter? 11:45 Science vs art of bike fitting 13:30 Most common bike fit mistake (as a client) 17:45 Listener Question: How often do people have the wrong size bike? 23:58 Integrated handlebars and bike fits 27:03 Big tip for finding the right saddle 32:07 Listener Question: How can I slam the stem? 40:46 Should all cyclists go to the gym? 42:13 Listener Question: Can a bike fit make me a better climber? 47:44 Listener Question: Fixing knee and perineum pain 54:32 Is weightlifting actually bad for you? 58:48 Good physical therapy is torture? 59:50 Why tiny adjustments make a big difference 1:02:42 When should you get a bike fit? 1:03:56 Carla's bike fit gave Mitch an extra 50 Watts! 1:05:38 Listener Question: Cyclocross vs mountain bike fit 1:13:51 Our spicy takes on bike racing 1:20:25 Listener Question: When is it time to get a new fit? 1:28:42 A common misconception about bike fits 1:32:48 Cycling Court: Does crank length matter?

    1h 34m
  7. Asking My Wife if I Bike Too Much (Valerie Navarro)

    02/03/2025

    Asking My Wife if I Bike Too Much (Valerie Navarro)

    In this week's episode my wife, Valerie Navarro confesses she's ready to start biking again, but she has a few notes. We dive into what it's like to be a beginner cyclist, riding for epic views, and answer a listener's question about dangerous rides. GUEST LINKS Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thisisval/ Strava https://www.strava.com/athletes/74059034 Got a question? Follow the podcast’s Instagram stories to call in: https://www.instagram.com/howtodropyourfriends/ 00:00 Intro 01:21 What did you think when you first saw me in Lycra? 03:35 Val's Cannondale Synapse 05:53 First ride to Griffith Observatory 07:03 Riding to see beautiful places 09:54 Listener Question: Filming with an iPhone on a bike 18:50 Listener Question: How was your hospital visit? 27:05 Earliest memory on the bike? 31:22 Listener Question: How to deal with dangerous rides as a partner or spouse 35:39 What's the ride that's made you the most nervous? 39:29 Dad's bike accident 41:47 The best place to ride in the world according to my Mom 43:00 Why Val wants to start cycling again 43:55 Advice to non-cycling spouses 49:21 The Toughest Cycling Court Case Yet 51:17 Val's Cycling Gripes 54:25 The Cool Down

    57 min
  8. Cycling Fashion Hot Takes (Sebastian Robles, @ayyysebas)

    01/27/2025

    Cycling Fashion Hot Takes (Sebastian Robles, @ayyysebas)

    Say hello to Host of La Platica, Sebastian Robles (@ayyysebas), a man so talented that he got sponsored before he even had a bike! In this episode, we share our hot takes on cycling fashion and loud ratchet hubs. I also put Sebas in a tough spot - he has to choose between his beloved S-Works Tarmac and the new Colnago aero bike. Make sure you're clipped in because it’s gonna be a wild ride! See what I did there? Oh yeah. GUEST LINKS Main Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ayyysebas/ Cycling Instagram https://www.instagram.com/biciboysebas/ Strava YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@laplaticapodcast https://attaquercycling.com/collections/new-arrivals Use Code CR-FRIENDS15 for 15% off site wide da_pecok! https://www.instagram.com/da_pecok/ Got a question? Follow the podcast’s Instagram stories to call in: https://www.instagram.com/howtodropyourfriends/ 00:00 Intro 00:33 Sponsored before getting a bike 02:16 How Sebas got into cycling 05:38 Getting into content creation 08:12 3 Marathons a year 09:55 Meeting each other on a group ride 14:47 The AMG of road bikes 18:17 Hairdressers HATE this one thing 21:00 Dream retirement job 23:54 Sebas wants to be a Firefighter 29:19 Listener Question: Zipp vs Roval Wheels 36:20 Listener Question: Do you need white shoes and socks to be a real cyclist? 43:39 da_pecok appreciation time 46:06 Finding the version of cycling that fits you 47:35 Cycling fashion 49:58 Shaved legs? 57:10 Listener Question: Socks over or under winter bibs? 1:03:00 Is it ever okay to mismatch kit? 1:09:37 Listener question: How do you learn to ride a bike? 1:22:25 Cycling Court: Specialized vs Colnago 1:29:40 The Cool Down: Hello Maui

    1h 31m
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The ultimate call-in advice podcast for cyclists. Hosted by Mitch Boyer, each episode features a new guest expert. Whether you’re tackling your first group ride, optimizing your training plan, or hiding your latest bike purchase from your spouse, we’ve got the answers you’re looking for!

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  • Creator
    Mitch Boyer
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mitch Boyer
  • Show Website
    How to Drop Your Friends

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