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. 3d ago

    Tour de France Emergency Pod: Vingegaard Crash, Midnight Doping Tests & a Gifted Stage?

    Breaking news from the Tour de France called for an emergency rest-day episode. Ed Philbrick and Derin Stockton break down Jonas Vingegaard’s Stage 15 crash and broken collarbone, the controversial middle-of-the-night anti-doping tests, and whether disrupted sleep may have affected rider safety. They also discuss: • Did Tadej Pogačar gift the stage—or did Remco Evenepoel simply beat him? • Remco’s incredible climbing form • Quinn Simmons attacking in the mountains • What Vingegaard’s exit means for the podium • Predictions for the time trial and final week What do you think about overnight testing during the Tour? Let us know in the comments. Subscribe to the Service Course Report for cycling news, race analysis, rider interviews, and plenty of opinions from inside the sport. #TourdeFrance #CyclingPodcast #TadejPogacar #JonasVingegaard #RemcoEvenepoel Chapters (00:00:19) - Tour de France: The Crash, Testing and More(00:04:02) - Tom Vaughters on the Lance Armstrong crash(00:10:48) - Jonas' Crash(00:13:35) - Robbie McEwen on The Eurosport Pod(00:17:38) - Quinn Simmons on his contract(00:21:14) - Tade Alvarez on Remco's sprint(00:27:00) - Tom Roglich on his future(00:29:59) - Who Will Win The Time Trial?

  2. 6d ago

    Why Do Fans Hate Pogacar? Tour Tech, Kate Courtney & Cycling Safety | Ep. 40

    Episode 40 begins with a big question: Why do cycling fans turn against dominant riders? Ed, Kurt and DS compare the criticism surrounding Tadej Pogačar with Nino Schurter’s extraordinary mountain bike career, then explore the complicated line between innovation, suspicion and respect in professional cycling. The crew breaks down Tour de France racing and sprinting, UAE’s marginal gains, short cranks, aerodynamics, wearable health data and the latest equipment trends. They also discuss Kate Courtney’s move to the WorldTour, DS’s knee injury, Tim Merlier’s sprint position, Quinn Simmons’ memorable family moment and the old-school intensity of Superweek racing. The episode closes with wider road tires, Pidcock’s shifter problem, crashes on lime-treated Tour roads, the Radial race app, UCI video review and why professional cycling needs stronger concussion protocols. Thanks to Lazer Helmets, the first official sponsor of the Service Course Report. Follow the show, share the episode and send us your questions and vintage racing photos. Chapters (00:00:06) - Service Course Report Podcast: Episode 40(00:01:40) - Was Tade Pogachar Worse Than Nino Schurter(00:07:20) - Philip Cooke on Lance Armstrong's(00:13:55) - Garmin, Whoop and Aura(00:18:26) - Heart Rate Tracker Companies: The Average Person's Health(00:21:56) - No One Plays Basketball With Jewelry(00:22:35) - Does Your Apple Watch Fall Detection?(00:24:10) - Heat and flies on the bike(00:29:38) - How To Fix Your Shoulder(00:34:45) - Kaizen ACL Surgery(00:35:08) - Balance Boards for Walking(00:36:04) - What They Don't Tell You About Enduro(00:36:55) - Philipson's opportunist ride on Stage 13(00:40:03) - Mads Schmidt Wins The Unbound Morrow(00:42:08) - Quinn Simmons High Fives His Dad(00:43:11) - Quinn Simmons's Father's High-Five After His Race(00:45:34) - Tim Merlier's sprint win at the Tour(00:48:13) - Marilier Gets Low On Specialized Bikes(00:51:57) - Kate Courtney back on Specialized(00:58:55) - Neon SRAM Shifter(01:01:47) - American Commerce jerseys and bib shorts(01:03:05) - Super Week 90(01:07:09) - Superweek 1988(01:11:49) - Old Time Riders Riding Clipless Pedals in Wisconsin(01:13:41) - Tom Pidgeon's shifter(01:17:26) - Is Lime Bad For Supercross?(01:18:51) - The Lime Wash at the Tour de France(01:22:49) - How To Fill Your Tanks(01:27:38) - Tubeless Rims(01:28:43) - App Review: Radial for the Tour de France(01:30:57) - The UCI's decision on Jasper Phillipson(01:36:01) - Season 2, Episode 40

  3. Jul 10

    Season 2 Premiere | Tour de France, Lazer Helmets & Cycling Stories

    Season 2 is officially underway. This week the crew debuts new Lazer Helmets, breaks down the opening week of the Tour de France, discusses Primož Roglič's future, reviews Haskell Canyon Bike Park, shares unforgettable memories from CoreStates and Downer Avenue, remembers Ming Tan, and talks about the evolving future of cycling infrastructure and e-bikes. Chapters (00:00:00) - Season 2(00:00:36) - Aero Helmets(00:01:14) - New Helmet Revealed For The Olympic Road Race(00:04:44) - What is the biggest crowd in any race?(00:07:59) - What's Your Biggest Crowd of a Race?(00:12:07) - Cannonballs On Speed Bumps(00:13:07) - Correction: The Women's Tour de Swiss(00:14:27) - Jim Flow's First Ride at Haskell Canyon Bike Park(00:20:13) - Boys Cornering Work for Nationals(00:20:39) - Maxxis Holy Rollers(00:22:32) - Back to the Manhattan Beach Bike Park(00:27:40) - Nevada City bike lane debate(00:33:23) - Guys on the Road:(00:36:49) - Mountain Biking vs Surfing(00:41:23) - Pedals Get Frustrated Behind Cyclists(00:45:34) - What Are Hand Guards For Mountain Bikers?(00:47:07) - Ming Tan Dead:(00:49:51) - Slovakia's Peter Sagan on his future(00:52:15) - The Tour de France GC race(00:57:15) - Del Toro Was FAST Coming Into the Last Turn(00:59:59) - Tom Dumoulin on the Grand Depart(01:02:40) - Jonas on the Gift of the Stage to Del Toro(01:05:48) - Gordon Gecko on Pajikar(01:08:14) - The heat of the Tour(01:09:41) - Ice baths(01:11:39) - Tom Dumoulin on the Tour(01:13:14) - Olaf Coy's Tour de France sprint(01:17:20) - How to fix a Dutch Oven Handle by Yourself(01:21:20) - Thomas Dolby at TED2012(01:21:42) - Positive Pete the Bike Park(01:23:20) - A Positive Pete Award for Phase 1 Cycling(01:25:25) - Nathan Peterson's Tour de France Jersey

  4. Jun 27

    Kate Courtney's Olympic Dream? US Nationals, Tour de Suisse & BWR Montana

    Could Kate Courtney become America's next Olympic road racing star? Ed Philbrick and Kurt Stockton discuss Kate's impressive road performances, Quinn Simmons claiming another Stars and Stripes jersey, Tour de Suisse, Mathieu van der Poel's UCI controversy, BWR Montana's dramatic sprint finish, MTB World Cup racing, and memories from the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic road race as anticipation builds for LA28. Chapters (00:00:00) - Kate Courtney's Road Contract Talk(00:06:59) - Parkour(00:13:02) - Tom and DS raced the Kern road race(00:15:37) - Non-Endemic Sponsors in Cycling(00:21:21) - Olympic Trials: Where Will the Women Race?(00:27:01) - Quick and Dirty(00:32:47) - Brown Guy on the Pod(00:34:19) - Pojkar vs Vanderpool at the Tour de France(00:37:56) - High heat wave during the Tour(00:41:02) - Quinn Simmons and the US Road Nationals(00:44:25) - Paige On Weller's Unbound(00:48:06) - American Woman Wins Short Track(00:51:00) - BWR Montana Finale Explained(00:56:01) - Body Slams on the Cycling Course(00:57:37) - Good Idea Store: Cycling Store in San Diego(01:01:09) - SRAM Flight attendant fixed my bike(01:05:49) - The Best Guest

  5. Jun 20

    The Future of Cycling? Del Toro, Young Stars, Sports Science & Blevins Returns

    Are younger riders changing professional cycling forever? Ed Philbrick, Kurt Stockton, and DS discuss Isaac Del Toro's rise, the Critérium du Dauphiné, Quinn Simmons, Christopher Blevins' comeback, modern sports science, rider safety, concussion protocols, and how today's athletes are training and recovering differently than previous generations. The crew also shares personal riding updates, Big Sur adventures, and thoughts on where cycling is headed next. Chapters (00:00:10) - Service Course Report(00:00:49) - Evelyn Philbrick's Elevator Pitch(00:06:39) - Back on Your Mountain Bike(00:07:06) - Philip Cooke on the future of cycling(00:12:04) - Peter Sagan on Tour de France burnout(00:18:15) - Team Sky and the individuality of riders(00:24:09) - Back on the Bike after a Week off(00:27:00) - Teaching Classes at UCI(00:33:00) - A mini vacation in the Bahamas(00:33:22) - Amazon Blue Bag vs. Garbage Bag(00:36:47) - The Delphine Criterium(00:41:57) - Tom Dumoulin on the Criterium(00:44:59) - Philip Cooke on Floyd Jones' Concussion Protocol(00:52:13) - Christopher Blevins Back Racing for Specialized Off-Road(00:57:08) - Jonas almost Had Sepsis after Training Crash(01:02:12) - How to Recover From a Crash(01:07:31) - Sierra Nevada Cycling Team(01:11:28) - Sierra Nevada on the Tour of California(01:16:30) - Blinded By Science(01:20:57) - Non-Glove Wearers Crash(01:23:40) - Pedal Problems on Dirt(01:26:05) - Olympic Cross Country: Crash(01:32:22) - Phil Anderson On The Track(01:35:31) - How To Clip a Spike Tire On A Wet Scream(01:38:46) - Episode 37

  6. Jun 11

    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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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
    41
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025
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