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The Mi Duole Cycling Team was established in 1984 and is one of the longest established road cycling clubs in Utah. This podcast celebrates all things cycling in Utah! Exploring people, places, races and more.

Mi Duole Cycling Podcast Utah's oldest cycle team (est. 1984)

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The Mi Duole Cycling Team was established in 1984 and is one of the longest established road cycling clubs in Utah. This podcast celebrates all things cycling in Utah! Exploring people, places, races and more.

    "Checkmate" with Aaron Jordin

    "Checkmate" with Aaron Jordin

    AJ has been riding & racing bikes since before most of the podcast audience was born. But he’s so much more than a talented cyclist. He’s one of the most driven, goal-oriented people you’ll meet and he’s a natural leader, both on and off the bike. He’s raced hundreds of races, (some years more than 50 races!) & he truly enjoys racing but he loves to mentor young cyclists even more. He ran a junior development team for Hangar 15 & it was one of the most fun & rewarding things he’s done. When he’s not out putting in the hours & watts on the bike, he’s leading huge teams & projects for CHG Healthcare or he’s busy being the most supportive dad & husband. AJ is an excellent listener and is always willing to advise on matters of career, life and his favorite, bike race strategy!

    • 55 min
    "One Foot In Front of the Other" with Jon Love

    "One Foot In Front of the Other" with Jon Love

    When Jon decides to do something he doesn’t quit before it’s done. Jon’s journey into distance running commenced in 2005. He has since completed numerous races, both road and trail, with some detours for cycling along the way. His love for trail running grew as he got older (easier on his body) and met others that enjoyed exploring the nearby mountain trails. He likes to see how far he can push his body. When people ask him how he does it, how he runs so far and so fast he replies with a frustrating answer of, “you, just put one foot in front of the other.”  This could be a motto for Jon’s life, reflecting his unwavering dedication and refusal to succumb to adversity. He has worked hard consistently from a very young age and doesn’t give up easily. He’s dedicated to what he does, and is loyal to his family, friends, and beliefs. 
    In preparation for running the 2023 Wasatch 100, Jon completed a solid block of training that included numerous long runs and a couple races. He sacrificed a lot of time and a lot of energy to training and strengthening his body to peak performance level. For race day, Jon set ambitious goals for each aid station, meticulously orchestrating every detail, from drop bags to crew supplies, in an effort to minimize the inevitable uncertainty. Jon had a goal of finishing the Wasatch 100 in under 24 hours and he crushed that goal, with the help of running angels (including his crew), finishing in 21 hours and 30ish minutes. He took third place overall. His friends and family are so very proud and are continuously in awe of his efforts and ability. His determination and strength are attributes that his three daughters learn from daily. His wonderful wife, Alison, can be seen at every aid station during whichever race, but may be quiet because she’s trying to hold back happy/proud tears every time she sees her runner. 

    • 1 hr 11 min
    "Improve The Process" with Jack Boren

    "Improve The Process" with Jack Boren

    If you know Jack, you know that anything he’s willing to invest time in is something he really cares about. Jack has an unwavering ability to set goals for himself and completely focus in and dedicate himself to achieving them. This stands true in his personal life  as a husband and father to our two children, his professional life where he has to be one of the youngest people to be made partner at a reputable/legitimate venture capital fund- certainly in our region- and in his cycling career where 5 years into owning a bike he finished LoToJa as the 24th fastest rider ever. 
    I’m proud to say I got Jack into his cardio fitness era. When we met in 2014 I convinced him to start running with me in the mornings as it was something we could do together before work. Much to his chagrin, I even convinced him to run a couple of half marathons and wasatch steeple chase but in 2018 we decided to try out cycling together. We bought matching Pinarellos and spent the summer as two of the slowest people on the mountain. That position would clearly not cut it for Jack and his interest in cycling quickly spiraled. 
    Fast forward to 2024 - Our kitchen is now a science lab for his various nutritional supplements and the concoctions he mixes on a nightly basis. Our garage houses so many bikes, I’m fairly certain he’ll be parking on the street this summer to make room for more. And I’ve recently learned we’ll be spending our retirement driving a sag wagon around France for our competitive cyclist children. 
    But in all honesty, cycling has brought a lot of joy to our family and I love that he loves it as much as he does.

    • 1 hr 5 min
    "Never Peak" with Shawn Montmeny

    "Never Peak" with Shawn Montmeny

    Shawn was born in Sheridan Wyoming. His love of bikes started early, he even won trophies racing BMX in elementary school. 
    When he was 12 they moved to Holladay where Shawn went to Oly Jr & graduated from Olympus High. Shawn has always been active, playing many sports like football and basketball. Believe it or not, he had to be an X when he played tackle football in junior high. 
    He went to Univ of Wyoming for a semester, and realized the sheltered Sheridan boy was not prepared for all that Laramie had to offer. He then went to the U for a quarter, spent two years in North Carolina, and then graduated from the U. 
    Shawn currently lives in Cottonwood Heights with his wife Emily; who is amazing, glorious, kind, thoughtful, and patient, along with their 3 boys. 
    Em’s family ran the Deseret News 10k one summer, then the Provo River half marathon, and Shawn’s love for endurance was born, as well as a dive into nutrition. He ran 13 marathons before switching to cycling. He has always had a method to his madness, whether it be getting faster or stronger, what he does has a purpose. 
    At certain times of the year, Shawn could have up to 6 jobs going on at one time. He’s currently working on a masters in Sport Analytics from Ole Miss, and looking to make a career transition to data analytics. So make sure you have your brown rice and beatles, and prepare to be enlightened by Shawn’s crazy mind. 
    From Kirby, “Shawn has been in the finance industry for 10 plus years, but has a love for statistics.  When Shawn isn’t crunching numbers for FIS, he is running the statistics reporting for University of Utah sports programs as well as for the NFL Las Vegas Raiders.  Fun facts, Shawn is a vegetarian and loves eating cactus.  Because Shawn eats mostly plants, producing more gas, which you'll get to enjoy on group rides.  There is little to no draft riding behind Shawn, perfect air foil.  Shawn's mom, Jane, favorite friend is David Kirby.  She loves a man with a mustache.  True story.”

    • 1 hr 19 min
    "Be Like Sturm!" with Sarah Sturm

    "Be Like Sturm!" with Sarah Sturm

    We're honored to have the indomitable Sarah Sturm gracing our podcast. From conquering challenging terrains to shattering records, Sarah's cycling journey is a testament to grit, determination, and an unwavering love for the sport. In this episode, we explore the highs and lows of her remarkable career, the challenges overcome, and the victories that have solidified her status as a cycling icon. Join us for an inspiring ride as we delve into the stories behind the victories, the resilience that defines her, and the lessons learned on the winding roads of life. Get ready for insights, laughter, and a dose of inspiration that will leave you reaching for your bike helmet and hitting the trails with newfound vigor!

    • 1 hr 15 min
    ”Enjoy the Journey” with Dr. Dean Walker

    ”Enjoy the Journey” with Dr. Dean Walker

    Dean “the machine’ Walker is one of the greatest humans on Planet Earth! Although Dean may not be a Mi Duole OG, he is a cycling OG and fits right in with the Mi Duole tribe.  Dean is a cycling legend in his own right and has notched his place in the annals of Mi Duole with putting the “O” in Stoopid, like many of us, with great cycling feats and concomitant cycling injuries.  Dean has done Leadville at least 2 times.  He cracked his pelvis when he crashed doing the Leadville warmup ride and then on a subsequent year’s Leadville training ride, broke several ribs when he decided to take a nap in a loamy patch of bushes in a hairpin on Armstrong, only to find a hidden tree stump underneath!  
    While Dean favors the mountain bike, with the Local Legend up the Rattlesnake hairpins, he is no stranger to the road.  He has competed in several LOTOJA’s and is a regular up the summer Thursday Big Cottonwood/PC loop sufferfest.  Dean has a penchant for sweet bikes, which include a custom hand-painted Open gravel whip from Italy.  All of Dean’s cycling feats are inconsequential relative to the real man that he is.  
    Dean is a man of God and the most generous, loving, humble, kind person you will ever meet.  And oh, by the way, did I mention that he’s an amazing surgeon? Dean is your go-go guys for shoulder, hip and knee replacements.  I can now do head-shoulder-knees-and toes with the best of the 6 year olds!  More importantly, Dean is a man of honor and integrity.  He is a loyal friend and will offer you the jersey off his back whenever you need it. 
    I’m humbled so see how Dean is currently making a very sweet concoction of lemonade with the lemons he’s recently been given.  Dean is a rock.  Dean is your Wingman.  He is a genuine friend and it is my honor to consider him one of my best friends.  I present to you, Dean Walker; the man, they myth, and the OG of true Italian backyard brick oven pizza

    • 46 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
43 Ratings

43 Ratings

SFBlueDevil ,

Cycling is secondary to the people that this team are

These guys and girls are the ‘real deal’. Find them…join them and BE better

thecloser555 ,

Fun podcast

This is a fun local podcast that highlights a lot of great things in cycling and Utah. I love hearing stories and learning about others in the community.

Credibility specialist ,

Credibility Specialist

I took some time today to listen to your show!! Mi Duole Cycling , is a fantastic podcast with great info, advice, and perspectives. You won't regret listening to and learning from the podcast.

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