Service Course Report

Service Course Report
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This podcast episode features a roundtable discussion among three cycling enthusiasts, Kurt Stockton, Derin Stockton, and Ed Philbrick, as they share their personal journeys in the world of cycling. From their early experiences in BMX to professional road racing and the golden era of mountain biking, they reflect on the evolution of the sport, the importance of mentorship, and the cultural influences that shaped their paths. The conversation also explores team dynamics, product design, and the importance of fostering a cycling community.

  1. 4d ago

    Matt Wilson's Tulsa Tough Surprise, Giro Women Finale & Suffering vs. Quitting | Ep. 36

    This week on the Service Course Report Podcast, the crew breaks down Matthew Wilson's remarkable Tulsa Tough victory on a gravel bike, the thrilling final stage of the Giro Women, and shares personal stories about suffering, perseverance, and learning not to quit. Plus: Unbound Gravel reflections Giro Women's analysis Tulsa Tough and Cry Baby Hill Gravel vs. road racing Cycling culture and industry news Ride reports from California and beyond A cycling conversation covering racing, technology, adventure, and the stories that keep us riding. Chapters (00:00:00) - June Fog: How to Ride Your Bike in California(00:03:37) - Suffering vs. Quitting(00:04:53) - Not QUITting(00:09:27) - How to Quit(00:14:31) - Lyle Levitt Working On a Penton Motorcycle at 13(00:16:33) - What's Up With the Dirt?(00:17:47) - Electric Power Lines Work Up Here(00:22:52) - Husqvarna To Shut Down Their E Bike Business(00:27:29) - Cannondale's last days(00:28:06) - Rivian's E-Bike(00:30:41) - Amazon's New Delivery Van(00:34:52) - The Romero Trail in Carp(00:39:47) - Carriso Plains Rally(00:40:05) - Riding through La Jolla and Torrey Pines(00:44:50) - Matt Wilson Wins the Hardest Criterium in America(00:48:35) - The end of the Women's Giro(00:54:43) - Floyd on racing in the snow(00:55:11) - Ben Oliver's win in the rain(00:59:03) - What Went Wrong With the Criterium Dauphine(00:59:25) - Quinn Simmons wins a stage in the Tour de France(01:02:00) - Team Time Trial: Should You Lead Out Your Rider?(01:06:18) - Silca Inflator Pump(01:09:28) - How To Charge Your SRAM Access Battery(01:13:50) - How to Work Your Battery(01:14:09) - Blinded By Science: The Wheels on My Garmin(01:18:25) - Scott's Garage XC Bike(01:21:08) - Cycling News(01:22:13) - Public Enemy vs Rage Against the Machine(01:27:03) - How To Seal Your Tire(01:28:27) - Ray McPhee Did Triple Everest... Tour of the Divide(01:31:25) - Peloton Magazine(01:34:17) - Climbing With Pete

    1h 36m

  2. Jun 6

    Unbound 2026 Reactions, Keegan's Wheel Swap & Remembering Andy Bishop

    Unbound 2026 is in the books, and we're unpacking one of the wildest editions in race history. From mud-covered drivetrains and chain guide debates to Keegan Swenson's wheel swap and Specialized's impressive results, there's plenty to discuss. We also look at the growing influence of team tactics in gravel racing, Sofia Gomez Villafañe's victory, and what the future of elite gravel competition might look like. Finally, Kurt reflects on the life and career of former professional cyclist Andy Bishop, sharing personal stories from their racing days together. Chapters (00:00:00) - The S Brothers(00:00:53) - Service Course Report(00:06:21) - Specialized mechanics at the gravel race(00:12:22) - How To Clean Your Bike After The XL(00:18:18) - Talking to myself during the Olympics(00:18:54) - Keegan's Wheel Change(00:24:45) - Can You Switch Wheels On Your Team?(00:28:18) - Pro Cycling: Knowing the Rules(00:33:09) - Sophia Was Texting Her Performance Director How To Win The(00:37:34) - The Only Way to Win Unbound(00:42:46) - Scott's 32 in the Mud(00:45:51) - Andy Bishop on the 10 Speed Drive team(00:50:47) - Andy Bishop(00:52:31) - 711 vs Coors Light(00:58:03) - Coors Light Pro Team vs Saturn Pro Cycling(01:00:24) - Lorena Weavis DQed for Weight Error (G(01:05:39) - Pete on the UCI's Double Diamond Rule(01:07:42) - end of the episode(01:08:49) - The Giro d'Italia Women's Race(01:15:10) - Andy Jock Mains vs Mads Worse(01:16:13) - Kurt Schmidt on His Unbound Race(01:22:42) - Race review: Specialized vs Movistar(01:27:26) - March Recap(01:34:02) - Is Jonas finally back to his pre-crash form?(01:39:00) - Felix Gall Rumoured to Be Leaving Visma(01:43:04) - Episode 35

    1h 45m

  3. May 30

    Unbound Predictions, Giro Storylines & Vintage Cycling Memories

    This week on The Service Course Report, the crew dives into Unbound Gravel predictions, Giro d'Italia observations, cycling doppelgängers, and stories from the steel-bike era. From Binda toe straps and broken frames to Roman Bardet's gravel ambitions and Sofia Gomez Villafañe's chances in Emporia, this episode blends cycling history with today's biggest gravel race. Chapters (00:00:00) - Toe Stomping on My Own Bike(00:05:18) - Wrecking My Bike(00:09:16) - How To Crackle a Bicycle(00:11:43) - Old Leather Pedals With Double Strap(00:15:39) - Slammy on Engagement(00:16:11) - Is Matt Stevens Slowly Turning Into Lyle Lovett?(00:18:25) - Richard Seibert Has A Doppelganger(00:19:59) - The Giro after the stage(00:22:30) - Unbound 200 and 300 winners(00:29:13) - Tom Dumoulin on(00:29:40) - Thomas De Hint(00:33:43) - The 2017 UCI Race Start List(00:36:39) - The Women's Off-Road Race(00:41:15) - How to Race the Unbound 200(00:45:23) - Frontier Justice of the Cycling(00:50:08) - Abdu Jamaldeen(00:53:05) - Gravel Bike Testing the Driver Pro 2.2(00:57:38) - Riding Like a PRO(01:02:12) - Boggy Peak: The San Diego Bike Club(01:06:55) - The weather forecast for Big Bear(01:11:15) - He wiped Out His Mountain Bike(01:11:29) - Sep O'Brien wins the Jiro(01:16:02) - Ciccone wins Giro stage 19(01:19:38) - Ciccone on his chiquismo(01:21:46) - Paul Many wins the Tour de France(01:23:29) - Women's Giro starts on Saturday(01:25:51) - Bradley on Piden's(01:29:16) - Scott Just Stole Specialized Thunder(01:34:33) - Distracted Drivers: A Safety Feature(01:34:46) - Wide Rims vs 32(01:36:54) - Pete Stetina

    1h 38m

  4. May 22

    Giro Vibes, Gravel Miles & Russian River Check-Ins

    The Giro d’Italia delivers again. Episode 33 covers the raw media energy surrounding the Giro, the rise of behind-the-scenes YouTube coverage from teams like Unibet Rockets, gravel tire trends from Sea Otter, Quick n Dirty MTB racing, and why Ed may officially be converted to e-MTB life after riding Skypark Santa’s Village. KS joins remotely from Russian River ahead of the Ukiah Hopper, while Derin breaks down Schwalbe Thunderbird tire testing and Giro race dynamics. Topics include: Giro d’Italia coverage and cycling media Unibet Rockets bus documentary Schwalbe Thunderbird gravel tires Sea Otter tire counts Quick n Dirty MTB racing E-bike climbing and handling Campenaerts controversy Cycling travel stories from Italy and Greece Pliny the Elder and post-ride culture The Service Course Report — cycling culture from the parking lot to the podium. Chapters (00:00:00) - Service Course Report: High Carbohydrates(00:01:27) - Giro 2014: The bus ride(00:07:58) - Eco Cycling in Italy(00:12:59) - Bob Roll On Travel Stories(00:14:33) - Giro della Cancellara(00:18:49) - Bicycle Rack Jumping(00:23:20) - Schwalbe Thunderbird Tire Review(00:27:38) - Racing Riding Night(00:30:15) - Let's Go Faster!(00:30:37) - Quick and Dirty: The Secret To Riding Well(00:34:09) - Lost heart rate strap on a Garmin(00:38:39) - The Jiro(00:41:21) - Morton Gels: 40 grams of carbs and 160 calories(00:43:06) - Another Ride in Napa Valley(00:44:22) - Riding at SkyPark in Honor of Craig Hobart(00:49:55) - Enjoying the trails in Nevada County(00:50:19) - Specialized E Bike Demo(00:55:05) - Rusty the Van Gets New Tires(00:56:53) - Pee Bottle Fines(01:00:46) - Remote Recording

    1h 1m

  5. May 14

    Giro Chaos & Cycling’s High-Carb Revolution

    The Giro d’Italia finally hits Italy and immediately delivers chaos. Ed, KS, and Derin break down Stage 5’s rain-soaked finale, UAE’s continued crash problems, and Visma’s controversial “back is the new front” strategy. The crew also dives into cycling’s high-carb fueling trend — from Maurten gels to maple syrup packets — debating what actually works for real riders versus the pros. Plus: • La Vuelta Femenina recap • Giro sprint stages and GC tactics • Old-school cycling memories from the 7-Eleven Giro era • Riding all the bikes • Why social rides still matter A mix of race analysis, cycling culture, gear talk, and stories from decades in the sport. Chapters (00:00:00) - Service Course Report(00:03:05) - High Carb Cycling(00:07:30) - Morton Gels For Cycling(00:14:39) - Eating a low carb diet for cycling(00:19:30) - Tom and Pete on the OCR(00:21:23) - What Are Radial Tires?(00:22:51) - Riding 4 Days in a Row Last Week(00:27:31) - Social rides and gravel biking(00:31:00) - Social rides on the bike(00:35:50) - La Vuelta Feminina(00:40:35) - Paula Blassi Wins The Tour de France(00:44:11) - Giro d'Italia(00:45:05) - The crowds in Bulgaria(00:47:23) - The UAE crash on the fifth stage(00:52:13) - Eurosport coverage of the PGA(00:53:34) - Is UAE Cycling Team The Crashiest Team of 2021?(00:56:56) - Visma: The Back is the New Front(01:00:31) - The Movistar team's new director(01:01:58) - Bar crashes on big teams(01:06:53) - Do Cycling Crashes Are More Common?(01:12:41) - The Gear Limit(01:15:16) - Continental Race King vs Dubnital Cross Country Tires(01:21:43) - Riding on a non-test bike(01:27:03) - Misha Bravold wins stage 5 of the Tour de France(01:29:51) - Ocr Challenge(01:34:54) - He Spits Out His Electrolyte(01:36:09) - Service Course Report

    1h 37m

  6. May 9

    Service Course Report Ep. 31 | Seixas Tour Hype, Giro Preview & BWR California

    The Service Course Report crew is back with a Giro-themed episode covering cycling’s next generation, the evolution of training and the future of grand tour racing. Ed Philbrick, Kurt Stockton and Derin Stockton discuss: Paul Seixas and Tour de France expectations Giro d’Italia storylines BWR California and Southern California MTB racing MTB World Cup downhill action Tire technology and setup Mert Lawwill’s legacy New episodes weekly from the trails, races and events shaping cycling culture. Chapters (00:00:00) - Redland Time Trial Pro prologue(00:00:24) - Coffee With A Jiro(00:01:27) - Peter Sagan: The changing of the guard in cycling(00:06:54) - Is Shoshone Bigger Than He Looks?(00:11:47) - 2017 Giro and Tour debutant(00:14:55) - Dieter Finon and the Tour de France(00:17:04) - No free laps for race(00:17:30) - Specialized Levo R Demo(00:21:30) - BWR Race Series(00:23:21) - Training at Sea Otter(00:26:27) - Why Do They Ship Tires So Fold?(00:30:23) - Gravel Bike and Ebike Riding(00:33:29) - How Does the Santa Barbara Get Soo-Rich?(00:36:47) - Gravel Gloves(00:42:35) - Remembering Mert Lawley(00:46:38) - Mert Law on His Inspiration(00:48:42) - BWR California(00:54:58) - Do Radial Tires Work For Downhill?(00:59:37) - Team Sky's(01:05:55) - Simon Yates on the Tour of Spain(01:08:09) - BWR Elite 10(01:14:31) - Andy Brightman and Cecilia Lynn Daxton(01:19:36) - Broskie World Cycling Championship(01:21:19) - Flying the drone at the San Marcos race(01:26:14) - Shimano SPDS 500 vs. Original Cleat(01:30:34) - The Crank Brothers Cleat Tool(01:35:11) - EF Education Cycling Kit and matching bike(01:39:12) - Service Course Report

    1h 40m

  7. May 2

    Pogacar Dominance Debate, LBL Breakdown & BWR California Preview-Episode 30

    Are we watching a dominant era—or a boring one? Episode 30 unpacks the Pogačar conversation, breaks down Liège–Bastogne–Liège, and looks ahead to BWR California. The crew also gets into MTB race dynamics, passing etiquette, and real-world ride stories from Santa Barbara to Mendocino. A mix of pro race insight and on-the-ground cycling culture—exactly how we like it. Chapters (00:00:00) - BWR California Course Report(00:06:07) - Saigon: He Changed Cycling(00:10:36) - The Free Lap(00:13:24) - QuICK AND DIRTY(00:16:45) - How To Pass People(00:20:24) - Quarter and Dirty 20, 26(00:22:21) - BWR Ride: Shakeout by the Shore(00:24:17) - The Grasshopper Series(00:30:34) - E-Biking: Fun and Fun(00:30:52) - Cold Spring Trail: East Fork and West Fork(00:35:46) - Mountain Bikers Ride in the Jackson Demonstration Forest(00:40:19) - Describing the post-disaster conditions at Cold Spring and K(00:41:40) - Debris Flow Through the Santa Barbara Mountains(00:45:11) - The Women's La Fleche Lalone(00:49:10) - Leopard on Pojucar's debut(00:54:39) - Tom Dumont on(00:57:24) - Eurobike Women's Race(01:01:59) - BWR California(01:08:39) - The 2017 World Cycling Championship(01:10:57) - Headlining the 2017 Redlands Cycling Grand Prix(01:14:50) - Who's in town for BWR California?(01:17:59) - Tire Selection for the Tour de France(01:22:14) - Shram: What Went Wrong For My Chains?(01:26:22) - How to Shift Your Bike(01:28:28) - Sagebrush Filthy 50 Promoter Gets Positive Pete(01:31:59) - Positive Pete SURprise! Santa Barbara Mountain Bike Club(01:35:13) - Would Lance Bike Against Chris Powell?(01:37:16) - Kunda Court on Lidl Trek Cycling(01:39:37) - Ivan Tedesco

    1h 43m

  8. Apr 23

    Sea Otter Recap + E-Bike Tech Shift + Ardennes Breakdown — Episode 29

    Episode 29 of Service Course Report dives into the aftermath of Sea Otter Classic 2026 and the biggest trends shaping cycling right now. We break down: Lessons learned from Sea Otter (racing, tech, and media coverage) E-bike innovation and why DJI’s Avinox system could be a game changer Amflow vs Specialized Levo real-world impressions Pro race insights from Amstel Gold and La Flèche Wallonne Rising stars and sprint dynamics heading into Liège–Bastogne–Liège If you’re into gravel, MTB, road racing, or cycling tech—this one connects it all. Chapters (00:00:00) - Cirrus Course Report(00:01:36) - Sea Otter 2014: What Did I Learn?(00:07:25) - Teach You Something Sweet(00:07:32) - Free Lap(00:09:28) - Sea Otter Weekend Riding(00:12:28) - Amflo E-Bikes Review(00:18:43) - Ebike Tech: What's the Big Thing?(00:23:48) - High heart rate at Fuego XC(00:28:07) - Remco At Amstel Gold(00:32:47) - Jonas on His Personality(00:34:25) - The Women's Amstel Gold Race(00:37:38) - Paul Seychas Wins La Flesche Classic(00:41:11) - Paul Sexas(00:44:24) - Decathlon vs France cycling(00:49:57) - Decathlon: An Interesting Business Model(00:52:57) - Decathlon Owns the French Cycling Team(00:57:12) - What Went Wrong On The Avonox Motor(01:01:16) - AMFLO Bikes:(01:07:24) - SRAM Red Bike: Time for a Price Correction(01:11:23) - Heart Rate, Heat and Hydration Sensor(01:14:20) - How to Hydrate On a Long Ride(01:18:14) - A Message To Our Campground Neighbors(01:20:04) - Race Coverage: The Growler at Levi's Grand Fonda

    1h 23m
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This podcast episode features a roundtable discussion among three cycling enthusiasts, Kurt Stockton, Derin Stockton, and Ed Philbrick, as they share their personal journeys in the world of cycling. From their early experiences in BMX to professional road racing and the golden era of mountain biking, they reflect on the evolution of the sport, the importance of mentorship, and the cultural influences that shaped their paths. The conversation also explores team dynamics, product design, and the importance of fostering a cycling community.

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  • Creator
    Service Course Report
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2025
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