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. Aug 28

    Episode 47: XCO’s New Guard, Pogačar at the Vuelta & Les Gets Goes Wild

    Is the next generation of XCO racers officially taking over? Episode 47 starts with Adrien Boichis vs. Mathieu van der Poel and a discussion about why younger riders are arriving at the elite level faster and more prepared than ever. We also dive into Pogačar’s Vuelta dominance, gravel and dirt in Grand Tours, the incredible crowd scene at Les Gets, the return of the Philadelphia Cycling Classic and Manayunk Wall, a new 24-hour gravel race in Southern California, recovery tools, Lifetime Grand Prix coverage and some classic downhill stories. We wrap it up with our Good Idea File: the hotel that opened its doors to the Vuelta peloton during a brutal hailstorm — then declined payment for helping them out. The Service Course Report — Season 2, Episode 47. Chapters (00:00:15) - PODCAST: Course Report, Episode 47(00:01:14) - Adrian Boashy riding away from Matthew Vanderpool(00:05:32) - Cross Country Prodigy and More(00:10:57) - Charlie Aldrich wins sprint medal in short track(00:13:09) - Longevity Grand Prix: Should We Include Women's Recaps?(00:15:34) - Kelvin's ACL Repair: Restoring the Cellular Function(00:20:36) - Theragun Wave Solo: A Ball That Relaxes Your Leg(00:23:57) - Slant Boards(00:24:12) - 24-Hour Gravel Race(00:28:32) - Paul's Pickleball National Championship(00:32:36) - The Tour de France 2018(00:37:39) - Tom Dumoulin on(00:41:40) - Mountain Days in the Tour(00:43:15) - Petey Peat And The Crowd Rush The Finish Line(00:46:36) - The Max Alrin Crowd Storming The Course(00:49:53) - Clash vs The Who(00:53:29) - Philly Bike Classic(00:56:55) - Philadelphia Cycling Classic(01:01:04) - Honorary mention for the Wet Screams(01:03:19) - Blowing Chainsaws(01:09:17) - A Cross Race in the Pacific Northwest(01:09:36) - Good Idea Files(01:11:08) - 500 Subscribers

  2. Aug 22

    Alaphilippe’s Last Dance, Leadville 100 & the Tire Wars | Ep. 46

    Is Julian Alaphilippe the last great showman in men’s cycling? Episode 46 starts with a look back at Alaphilippe’s career, his attacking style and the unmistakable panache he brought to racing. Then Ed, Kurt and Derin break down Keegan Swenson’s sixth Leadville Trail 100 win, Quinn Simmons’ transition from the WorldTour to Leadville, Lifetime’s race coverage and the growing importance of technology in bringing off-road racing live to viewers. They also talk Jonas Vingegaard, the Tour de France Femmes, why riders crash, Specialized’s custom race-tire operation in Germany, aero tricks at Leadville, Downieville and SILCA’s new tire lineup. And, naturally, there’s some Tahoe riding, bike-cleaning advice and cycling-industry critique along the way. Chapters (00:00:16) - Service Course Report(00:01:30) - Julian Alaphilippe's retirement: The last great show(00:06:04) - Jonas' Crash Return(00:10:09) - After My Mountain Bike Crash, Physical Therapy Remains a Pain(00:13:11) - How To Clean Your Bike During a Mountain Bike Ride(00:18:32) - Local Bike Rides(00:23:43) - New York Times Cooking: Scruffy Man Cooking(00:25:52) - Jonas Quintana on his future(00:29:14) - Demi Vollering Won The Tour de France(00:33:58) - Keegan Swenson's Leadville Marathon(00:38:09) - Amateur Cycling Coverage(00:42:12) - Leadville Trail 100 Coverage on Lifetime(00:47:45) - Keegan Simmons on His Preseason(00:51:59) - DSU on the Leadville crash(00:55:50) - Blind by Science: The Specialized Tire Factory(00:59:58) - Specialized Race Tire Factory Employee on Maxis Tires(01:05:10) - 5 Dev(01:09:16) - Yeti vs Penske(01:12:33) - The Leadville Lifetime Grand Prix(01:16:36) - "She flipped the script!"(01:18:50) - Silica Tire Launch

  3. Aug 7

    Ep. 45: The Next Performance Leap, Tour de France Femmes & Tarmac SL9

    Where does cycling’s next big performance gain come from? Ed, Kurt and Derin debate whether the next leap will come from bike geometry and rider position, AI and technology, recovery, nutrition or training. Then we get into the Tour de France Femmes and the incredible depth of the racing, including a closer look at Lorena Wiebes’ dominant sprint technique. Kurt also conducts a highly unofficial real-world aero test of the Specialized Tarmac SL9, we talk Garmin Varia and rider safety, DS begins his rehab journey, and the conversation turns to the current state of cycling media, clickbait and paywalls. Plus, a quick look at the newly modified Leadville Trail 100 MTB course. It’s Episode 45 of the Service Course Report. Chapters (00:00:11) - Service Course Report Podcast(00:00:57) - Laser Helmets(00:02:23) - Question of the Week(00:03:28) - Is More Forward Riding in Triathlon the Future?(00:10:24) - Tom Dumoulin on Cycling's Future(00:14:24) - Garmin Varia Radar on Your Bike(00:18:39) - No cell phone warning on the Tour de France(00:20:17) - Tom Dumoulin on Recovery(00:24:06) - Sleep Science and Recovery(00:29:39) - Does Physical Therapy Help Your Muscles?(00:31:06) - Santa Barbara Road Ride: Volume 1 and 2(00:35:18) - The Casitas Pass store still there(00:37:53) - Shelly's Influence on Cycling(00:42:52) - The Essential Oil Rub by Shelly Swan(00:45:30) - The Tour de France 2018: Stage 3(00:51:55) - Philip Van Vleuten on Women's Cycling(00:53:11) - Lorena Weebs's Sprint(00:57:16) - Blinded by Science Speed Test(01:02:23) - "They're riding hard,"(01:02:47) - Amateurs For The Week(01:07:50) - "Wide doping"(01:09:35) - Cycling Media: The Need for Independent Journalism(01:15:14) - Not to Know(01:15:51) - Tour de France 2018: Zwift Sponsorship(01:17:11) - This Week's Question

  4. Aug 1

    Shelley Verses: From LA ’84 to 7-Eleven’s First Tour de France

    Pioneering soigneur Shelley Verses joins Ed, Kurt and Darren for an extraordinary journey through American cycling history. Shelley recounts her beginnings giving free massages to young Santa Barbara racers, being recruited by legendary U.S. coach Eddie Borysewicz and caring for the American road team during the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. She then takes us behind the scenes of 7-Eleven’s groundbreaking European campaigns, including the 1985 Giro d’Italia and the team’s first Tour de France in 1986. Along the way, Shelley shares unforgettable stories involving Alexi Grewal, Bob Roll, Mike Tyson, Olympic host housing, homemade race food, European soigneurs and the daily improvisation required to keep a professional cycling team moving. She also reflects on working with La Vie Claire, Toshiba and TVM—and what it was like to be a pioneering woman inside the European professional peloton. Episode 44 of the Service Course Report Podcast, hosted by Ed Philbrick, Kurt Stockton and Darren Stockton. Chapters (00:00:13) - Service Course Report: Special Guest Shelley Zapata Espinoza(00:01:44) - When You Were A Cyclist(00:05:36) - Doug Knox on Working at Hendrickson's Bike Shop(00:09:49) - Darrell Abrams: The Santa Barbara Bike Club(00:14:45) - RIP Finona Poster Still(00:16:11) - Eddie Borsovich: I need someone like you at(00:22:11) - Mike Tyson At The Olympic Training Center(00:27:26) - 711(00:32:15) - Bob Sagan on the bad smells in the team car(00:36:32) - The Tour de France(00:36:53) - Olympic massage(00:43:31) - Alexi and his special food(00:46:08) - Alexi on the Olympic(00:47:54) - What hill would you put in the world championships in Santa Barbara?(00:50:57) - Fooled by Nature(00:51:39) - Tom Dumoulin on the 85 Giro(00:54:37) - Race Day 3, Verona(00:57:27) - Medics on The Stage(01:01:59) - Alexi Graywall Needs Figs(01:03:57) - Mike Neal and Trudy At the Tour de France(01:07:09) - Elijah on Working With Raul(01:10:00) - Shammy Story(01:13:53) - Phil and Jimbo Masahica(01:18:15) - Phil and Darren at MX(01:21:04) - How to Get Your Hair Straightened(01:21:19) - Working on the Tour de France in 1986(01:26:03) - The agony of the 86 Tour(01:32:35) - How to Make Ice on the Tour(01:35:16) - 711(01:39:20) - The crash that broke Pascal Poisson's arms(01:43:04) - Paul Coakley on The 86 Tour(01:47:00) - Paul Copley on the 7(01:51:33) - The Louis Vuitton story(01:56:14) - Back in the day(02:00:24) - Bob Roll stealing a panel from his hotel room(02:04:57) - The Secret Life of a Massage Table(02:05:17) - Bob Roll got fined for being naked in a race(02:10:38) - A Moment with Shell Ballard

    Shelley Verses: From LA ’84 to 7-Eleven’s First Tour de France

  5. Jul 27

    Tour de France 2026: Our Favorite Moments and Final Takeaways | Episode 43

    In Episode 43 of the Service Course Report Podcast, Ed Philbrick, Derin “DS” Stockton and Kurt “KS” Stockton gather for a final look at the 2026 Tour de France. The conversation begins with Mathieu van der Poel’s extraordinary final-stage victory in Paris before moving through Tadej Pogačar’s aggressive ride in yellow, Remco Evenepoel’s high-mountain breakthrough, Mads Pedersen’s green jersey and Lidl-Trek’s impressive team performance. The hosts also examine Uno-X’s memorable Tour, Decathlon’s support of Paul Seixas, Richard Carapaz’s relentless attacks, Sepp Kuss’ devastating crashes, concerns about mountain-stage crowd control, extreme heat, cooling technology and several important UCI decisions. The episode closes with the regular ride report, including injury recovery, Nashville cross-training, the Thurlow ride and Ed’s conversion to 35 mm road tires. Subscribe, leave a review, share the episode and send us your Tour questions. Chapters (00:00:09) - Postpartum Syndrome: Episode 2(00:01:52) - Favorite Moment of the Tour de France(00:04:41) - Peter Sagan on Red Bull(00:08:43) - Tom Vanderpool on the Tour(00:09:47) - Phillipson's Paris sprint(00:14:41) - The peloton's race(00:17:14) - Favorite Tour de France moment(00:22:18) - Trek Cycling Team's(00:24:55) - Lidl Trek: A good brand?(00:27:30) - On the Injury Reserve: Duchene(00:30:09) - Enjoying the mountains of Tennessee(00:34:49) - Thurlow Rogers Crashing At His First Race(00:37:36) - Old Race Photos from the Early 1980's(00:39:27) - The Tour de France 2017(00:42:27) - Philipson and the Tour(00:46:39) - Olympic Race Preview(00:51:37) - What went wrong with the Net.net team?(00:56:25) - Thomas: I think Garen Thomas is too nice for cycling(01:03:23) - How to ride in the Tour(01:08:24) - Andy Sepkus Crash(01:13:36) - Tom Dumoulin on Tour(01:17:48) - Tom Dumoulin on the positive dope test at the Tour(01:19:23) - Philipson's Points Back(01:21:07) - Taste the Tour de France

  6. Jul 24

    Stage 19 Alpe d’Huez Watch Party | Episode 42

    Originally recorded live from 7–9 a.m. during Stage 19 of the Tour de France, Ed, Kurt, and Derin host a special Alpe d’Huez watch party. The crew follows the racing in real time and reacts to the attacks, breakaway, team tactics, GC battle, and mountain drama. Chapters (00:00:27) - Bouncing Up Floor 42(00:01:52) - The Fastest Tour de France ascent(00:04:11) - Tom Jorgensen on Richie Carapaz(00:05:03) - Phillipson Wins the Tour de France(00:07:16) - Sean Yates recovers from stomach virus(00:10:23) - Garmin to Buy Training Peaks(00:11:50) - 77 People Check In On The Peacock(00:12:52) - A Breakaway on the Tour de France(00:13:39) - Weather Forecast: Hot, humid(00:15:14) - Peter Roglich on the EF Tirreno-Descension(00:18:13) - Quinn Simmons in the Green Jersey(00:21:35) - Suspect in the Alp Chaos climb(00:23:49) - milo on the Tour of Alp(00:26:19) - Kurt and Nathan Rainey on Alpe d'Huez(00:31:19) - DK chased me up Alpe d' Huez(00:36:02) - Race video(00:37:29) - Martin Hampson At Super(00:40:03) - Yellow jersey group(00:44:30) - Race talk(00:47:23) - Race 3, Day 3(00:48:27) - Tom Dumoulin on the Tour de France(00:52:41) - Mike Pig on the Japan Triathlon(00:53:47) - Campanola, USA Cycling(00:56:36) - Del Toro vs Remco(00:59:43) - Tom Brady on his Olympic win(00:59:59) - Yates vs Carapaz(01:00:28) - Tour Fashion(01:01:31) - Simon Yates on Sep Kubert's Recovery(01:04:13) - Sep vs. Miguel at the Tour de France(01:08:09) - Lance Armstrong on the Tour(01:11:18) - Carapaz on the attack!(01:14:12) - The Tour de France(01:16:25) - Podrikar vs Carapaz(01:19:01) - Tade vs Pojucar(01:22:57) - Remco on an attacking charge with 3k to go(01:26:28) - Martinez Stuck on the Back of the Sex Sauce(01:28:13) - Tade vs Martinez on the Vuelta(01:31:40) - Del Toro and Sexos on the podium(01:32:51) - Teammate Tade vs Specialized(01:36:54) - Social Media: A Good Call(01:37:17) - Dos Algar(01:41:33) - Tom Dumoulin on Tour de France doping(01:45:28) - Quinn driving Iuso across the line in the Tour de(01:48:17) - The Tour de France climbs three climbs tomorrow(01:51:15) - Race 1,(01:51:37) - Service Course

  7. Jul 21

    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?

  8. Jul 17

    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

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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
    47
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