126 episodes

Welcome to King of the Ride host hosted by Ted King. A professional road racer turned gravel, I’ve had success in both types of the sport, but more than anything the overall cycling community is what makes me happy. Slinging maple syrup with UnTapped, making videos, blogging, leading rides, hosting camps, and just enjoying life on two wheels, I now have the chance to chat with athletes, entrepreneurs, and all walks-of-life who love the bicycle. Check out www.iamtedking.com for a bit of everything, now hop on board and please enjoy the ride!

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    • 4.9 • 608 Ratings

Welcome to King of the Ride host hosted by Ted King. A professional road racer turned gravel, I’ve had success in both types of the sport, but more than anything the overall cycling community is what makes me happy. Slinging maple syrup with UnTapped, making videos, blogging, leading rides, hosting camps, and just enjoying life on two wheels, I now have the chance to chat with athletes, entrepreneurs, and all walks-of-life who love the bicycle. Check out www.iamtedking.com for a bit of everything, now hop on board and please enjoy the ride!

    Episode 126: Michael van den Ham -- Professional Cyclist

    Episode 126: Michael van den Ham -- Professional Cyclist

    Our guest today is Michael van den Ham. Michael is a long time staple to the North American cyclocross circuit, he’s a four time Canadian national champion, he’s tallied 6 UCI cyclocross race wins, he’s raced the world championships on an impressive seven different occasions, and he's supremely handy on a gravel bike. Not only that, he's recently retired from the professional 'cross circuit to focus on a wider variety of disciplines and to take the reigns of the Canadian national team for cyclocross as their newly appointed head coach.
    Don't forget to visit drinkag1.com/tedking to get your hands on some AG1.

    • 1 hr 21 min
    Episode 125: Derek Teel -- What's it like to get hit by a car at 65mph

    Episode 125: Derek Teel -- What's it like to get hit by a car at 65mph

    Derek Teel is on the podcast today. His strength training platform, Dialed Health, has become the gold standard among amateurs and pro cyclists alike. His following is prolific at @DialedHealth which perhaps has helped echo the story he's going to tell on today's episode of being hit by a car at 65mph and left for dead.
    This is a heart-wrenching story of challenges and overcoming obstacles, no matter who you are or what you're up against. Derek's story is one of positivity and strength. 
    Check out the first chapter of Ted's 2024 comeback story here on YouTube.
    And Ted's vlog from the start of the season here.
    And give AG1 a try by visiting drinkAG1.com/tedking.

    • 1 hr 15 min
    Episode 124: Neilson Powless -- Professional Cyclist

    Episode 124: Neilson Powless -- Professional Cyclist

    Neilson Powless is just getting warmed up. His rise through the sport starts decades ago, when he and his sister Shayna were playing games secretly engineered by their parents to help encourage their endurance engines. Winning the XTerra World Championships in 2012, for example, indirectly shuttled him to picking up wins in the World Tour today. Recently becoming a father, Neilson reflects on the change of perspective that comes with racing knowing there's someone(s) very special back at home. His humility is matched by his friendliness, Neilson is one of a kind and makes cycling fans both at home and abroad very proud how he performs.  

    Check out Ted’s newest podcast venture, Gravel Kings here: https://gravelkings.podbean.com/

    • 1 hr
    Episode 123: Ben Hoffman -- Professional Triathlete

    Episode 123: Ben Hoffman -- Professional Triathlete

    Ben Hoffman is an amazing athlete. This born Coloradan, now Arizonan, is an 8 time Ironman champion, 7 time Ironman 70.3 champ, has finished as high as second at the hallowed Kona Ironman World Championships, as well as 4th place twice. He's a monster on the bike, duking it out on what's dubbed the fastest group ride in the country, there in Tucson, Arizona, and has toed the line at gravel races and Cape Epic in South Africa. He's training for the Paris 2024 Paralympics with hopes of bringing home a medal. Better yet, he's a father and wonderful of father of two young kids.
    As I start my journey into 40 and beyond, I saw a lot of parallels with Ben and wanted to sit down for a fun chat. 
    Ben thinks that AG1 is great and so do I. So visit www.drinkAG1.com/tedking to try elevating your health in the coming year.

    • 1 hr 16 min
    Episode 122: Matteo Jorgenson -- World Tour Professional Cyclist

    Episode 122: Matteo Jorgenson -- World Tour Professional Cyclist

    Matteo Jorgenson is a young, powerhouse professional road cyclist. Born in Idaho, he's made his way all over the world racing his bike, and ultimately onto arguably the best team in modern day cycling, Visma-Lease A Bike. At just 24 years old, he's quickly and stealthfully tallied one of the strongest list of palmares American cycling has ever seen. With a focus and results already rolling in during the spring classics as well as stage races like Paris-Nice, Tour of Romandie, and overall victory at the Tour of Oman, Matteo's future looks very bright.
    You can follow Matteo at his instagram page, @matteojorgenson.
    All details for the inGamba trip across Portugal can be found here.
    Don't forget to recalibrate your health with the simple step of starting your day with AG1. Get your free year's supply of vitamin D plus five free travel packs with your first purchase. Visit www.drinkAG1.com/tedking 

    • 56 min
    Episode 121: AMA -- Ted answers your question with special guest Laura King

    Episode 121: AMA -- Ted answers your question with special guest Laura King

    Special ASK ME ANYTHING episode! You sent questions in, we answered. From van life to real life to gravel in the casual sense to gravel in the hellbent racing sense, lots of UCI questions, and everything in between.
    Please visit www.drinkAG1.com/tedking to get those five free travel packs and a year's supply of vitamin D.
    To submit more questions, visit www.iamtedking.com/contact 

    • 1 hr 23 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
608 Ratings

608 Ratings

Ullrson ,

Just discovered “King of the Ride” - Great pod

I especially enjoyed Ted’s interviews with Derek Teen (I actually joined Dialed Health based on the interview) and Alexy Vermeulen. Alexy’s commitment to service is something we should all cultivate.

Kimcork ,

Great to hear Derek Teel

I always listen to King of the Ride and love the interviews, but this one was special. I “discovered “ Derek Teel on a podcast just before his accident and immediately added his content. I was horrified with his accident, along with everyone else he had touched. Thank you Ted for having Derek on so we could hear how he’s doing.

RUNBIKECOFFEEBEER ,

Great content, good listening

Insightful, great content, good listening

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