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. 1D AGO

    Episode 22 From Strade Bianche to Tirreno-Adriatico: Racing, Tactics & Rattlesnakes

    This episode explores the latest racing across the UCI WorldTour, including a deep dive into Strade Bianche, Paris–Nice, and Tirreno-Adriatico. The hosts analyze race tactics, rider performances, and team strategies as riders begin to reveal their form ahead of the Spring Classics. The conversation highlights the drama of Strade Bianche, with its gravel sectors, steep climbs, and one of the most recognizable finishes in professional cycling. Alongside race analysis, the discussion moves into the broader culture of the sport—touching on rider longevity, team dynamics, and even a rattlesnake encounter during a ride that reminds us that cycling adventures don’t always follow the race script.

    1h 18m

  2. 6D AGO

    Episode 21 - BWR Arizona and Grasshopper Huffmaster Race Recap

    n this episode, Ed Philbrick joins Derin aka DS and Kurt “KS” Stockton to recap two key events in the gravel calendar: Belgian Waffle Ride Arizona and the Grasshopper Adventure Series Huffmaster Hopper 2026. The hosts discuss race tactics, equipment trends, and bike handling insights that influence performance on modern gravel courses. They also reflect on the evolving technology behind gravel bikes, including tire size, suspension, and wheel design. Along the way, they share personal riding experiences and highlight the community spirit that defines gravel racing. Chapters (00:00:00) - Service Course Report(00:04:31) - Modern Tech(00:07:13) - How To Mount A Tire(00:12:17) - Riding the Grasshopper(00:17:15) - Who Won the Hoof Master and Women's(00:18:40) - The Short Course Championship(00:21:34) - Haley Batten Solo Wins Desert Grand Prix(00:27:09) - Dirt Cactus Cup(00:32:14) - Matthew Vanderpool's Flanders Crash(00:36:34) - Trentine's fall at the Tour(00:41:06) - What Went Wrong With The Tour?(00:46:24) - Carbon spokes in female cycling(00:50:03) - Amateur Cycling: What Went Wrong?(00:53:21) - Blinded by Science(01:00:49) - Wide Tire Early Adopters(01:02:43) - Gravel Bikes: Suspension(01:07:59) - Full Suspension Gravel Bikes(01:12:03) - Mountain Bike Keeps You Away From Cars(01:13:39) - I Blinded By The Science Of It(01:17:34) - Cyclist on a 4610 Chainring(01:19:15) - The Positive Pete(01:20:59) - BWR Arizona Event Production Team Positive Pete(01:25:07) - Episode 21

    1h 26m

  3. FEB 26

    Episode 20 Modern Cycling Explained: Strategy, Rules & Gravel Evolution

    This episode brings together practical race insight and industry perspective as Ed Philbrick, Kurt Stockton, and Derin discuss bike handling, strategy, and the regulatory forces shaping equipment and racing styles. From creek crossings and cobbles to tire regulations and LA 2028 Olympic course previews, the conversation highlights how cycling continues to evolve — and what riders can learn from it. Chapters (00:00:00) - 20 Episodes(00:01:44) - Gravel King SK setup and laps(00:04:00) - BWR Arizona's Panic Training(00:10:02) - Tubing in the San Diego River(00:15:06) - Flanders and the World Championships on Flow Bikes(00:16:23) - Should Remco race Flanders?(00:23:55) - Cobbles and Team Training(00:29:18) - UCI wheel depth debate(00:33:56) - UCI President David Le Parent: 33C Road Tires '(00:37:05) - Decathlon's involvement in the French cycling team(00:41:18) - Should Matteo Bagdon start the Tour de France at 19?(00:47:52) - The UCI Gravel World Series(00:50:49) - Pete Stetna(00:56:02) - Dave Wong wants to ride the Olympic road race in the dark(01:00:34) - How To Race Through the Canyons(01:03:36) - Alexi Davis vs Steve Bauer(01:07:47) - 20 Episodes

    1h 9m

  4. FEB 19

    Episode 19 | Sprint Decisions, Bone Density & Cycling Lessons

    In Episode 19, Ed Philbrick and KS Stockton discuss the evolution of cycling through training, equipment, racing experience, and rider health. They cover BWR Arizona preparation, Cactus Cup memories, and the progression of bike technology before breaking down sprint tactics and crash moments. The episode expands into bone density, strength training, injury prevention, and the lessons that come from mistakes. A conversation grounded in experience, perspective, and the realities of becoming a more durable rider. Chapters (00:00:00) - Service Course Report Podcast(00:01:11) - Podcasting: Starting a Podcast in Middle School(00:03:11) - Riding Longer Rides This Week(00:09:04) - MacOS 11.2 working well on latest Mac(00:09:21) - Tomac on The Fat Boy Criterion(00:12:13) - Phil Tisman On His Yeti Bike(00:15:36) - Race bikes in the 1980s: Turquoise(00:19:18) - Rebuilding Your Own Bike(00:23:57) - The Big Ed Bike(00:29:18) - Both Parents Together for a Weekend(00:29:37) - What Have You Been Riding?(00:31:53) - Jan Christian vs Maxime Van Gills(00:36:58) - The Peloton Crash Call(00:40:38) - Jan Christian Gets Disqualified For Horse Race(00:41:58) - Blake Caldwell's Bone Density Story(00:49:16) - Does Pro Cycling Affect Bone Health?(00:52:41) - How To Fall(00:57:36) - Tom Resch On His Team Time Trial Bikes(01:01:57) - Jumping On The Train(01:06:33) - Durance on Spraying Fire extinguisher(01:10:56) - milo on the panicked warmup(01:12:53) - Lost my phone at the beach(01:16:47) - Amateur Riders Don't Wear Gloves

    1h 22m

  5. FEB 14

    Episode 18 Endurance, Team Tactics & The Carbon vs Aluminum Debate

    The hosts reconnect to share recent endurance ride experiences and what it takes to survive — and thrive — during long, demanding efforts. They explore race strategy, team dynamics, and how professional cycling has evolved in recent years. The conversation moves from cycling nostalgia and community to marketing strategies behind major cycling events, the thrill of downhill racing, and a practical debate over carbon versus aluminum handlebars. They close with a thoughtful discussion on bike fit, comfort versus aerodynamics, and the ethical questions that continue to shape cycling — including doping and athlete responsibility. This episode blends endurance training insight, racing stories, technical debate, and cultural reflection in one conversation. Chapters (00:00:09) - Service Course Report(00:00:31) - Huffmaster Hopper Race 2(00:07:56) - Post-Race: The Challenge of Training(00:09:00) - Greg Lamond's Super Challenge Hat(00:10:45) - Suffering on the Mountain(00:13:45) - Looking at Your Shadow(00:16:24) - Expectations for Remco's first race of the season(00:21:45) - Cross World Championship(00:26:30) - Pedal to the Metal: Talking To Gravy(00:30:23) - Collapsed ACLs on the Road(00:33:48) - Gravy on John Parker's Last Podcast(00:36:06) - The crowds at the Tour of Oman(00:38:55) - Red Bull Hardline(00:42:00) - Bar and Stem(00:44:51) - What Are the Benefits of Carbon Bar vs Aluminum Bar?(00:50:07) - Wide Handlebar Bikes(00:53:22) - Gravel Biker:(00:57:04) - Gravel Bar width debate(01:02:16) - Have You Forced Anyone To See A Fitter?(01:04:47) - Cleat Position(01:10:54) - The American Doctor Working With His Amateur Athlete Dad(01:14:41) - Super Challenge

    1h 15m

  6. FEB 6

    Episode 17 Burnout, Durability, and the Evolution of Training

    In this episode of Service Course Report, Ed Philbrick and Derin Stockton dive into burnout in professional cycling—and why it’s become more common as training intensity, technology, and accountability continue to rise. The conversation moves between road cycling, mountain biking, and motocross, unpacking how power meters, evolving training methods, and equipment choices have reshaped athlete expectations. They discuss durability over peak fitness, the mental pressure that comes with risk-heavy sports, and why transitions—like moving from road to dirt—can be a healthy pivot. From double-day training blocks to drop bars, and lessons drawn from athletes like Eli Tomac, this episode looks at what it really takes to stay competitive—and sane—over a long career. Chapters (00:00:09) - Service Course Report Podcast: Episode 17(00:01:16) - Simon Yates Retiring(00:06:24) - Have You Piloted Because of Burnout?(00:12:47) - Pushing the cycling culture(00:13:20) - Beccy on Teaching Motocross(00:18:04) - Bradley on Training in Cycling(00:25:19) - "Burnout Motocross"(00:31:27) - Bradley on Mudocross(00:36:47) - Keegan on Drop Bars(00:41:08) - Keegan on Downhill Fashion(00:46:42) - I Almost Crashed On My Leg(00:50:31) - Amateur Cycling: Durability(00:58:07) - What You Need to Know About Durability For Your Cycling(00:59:49) - Marathon Double Days(01:03:42) - Double Days on the Olympic Training Camp

    1h 11m

  7. JAN 31

    Episode 16 From Temecula to Ukiah: Gravel & Wine and Low Gap Hopper Kick Off 2026

    Ed Philbrick and Kurt Stockton open Episode 16 with a season “form check” as racing ramps up—road, gravel, and cyclocross all colliding in January. They break down Rattle Gravel and what it means to see Romain Bardet winning early (and already thinking about Unbound), including the underrated reality: WorldTour legs are rarely the limiter—setup and fueling are. Then it’s back to the dirt with two ride reports: Gravel & Wine in Temecula (fast, swoopy graded sand roads; Ed’s Pathfinder 40 setup; January-perfect conditions) Low Gap Grasshopper out of Ukiah (a long opening climb, a power descent, and a legit sprint finish—plus Kurt’s predictable Maxxis Rambler 45 choice) They close with Positive Pete: Grasshopper’s junior mentoring program and why getting young riders into events—and keeping them there—is one of the healthiest things happening in cycling. Subscribe for full episodes + clips on YouTube. Chapters (00:00:11) - Service Course Report(00:05:39) - Cadillacs in Formula 1(00:07:06) - Gravel and Wine(00:12:23) - Perfect weather for skiing in Southern California(00:13:05) - The Low Gap Hopper(00:18:29) - Maxxis ramblers 45s for Huffmaster(00:22:45) - The UAE cycling crash(00:25:04) - Remco the Tour de France solo cyclist(00:26:45) - BMC vs Movistar(00:30:07) - Dutch Cyclocross World Championship(00:37:06) - What You Need to Know About Custom Wheels(00:44:01) - Do Carbon Bar Crash Your Face?(00:48:12) - Gravel Riders: Drop Bars vs Top Bars(00:55:23) - The Hopper Elite Junior Awards(01:01:23) - On Sponsoring Master Plans(01:01:42) - Saudi Cycling Crashes(01:03:24) - Course Report Podcast: Help us grow

    1h 4m

  8. JAN 24

    Episode 15 | Hoppers Kickoff + Gravel & Wine: The Season Starts With No Off Season

    Episode 15 of Service Course Report features Ed Philbrick and Kurt Stockton in a free-flowing conversation that touches nearly every corner of modern cycling—on and off the bike. The episode opens with winter riding in “June-uary” conditions, why rain still matters for Southern California trails, and a deep appreciation for the often-unseen work of trail builders. From backyard berms to Red Bull Rampage-level digging, trail craft becomes a throughline that connects local riding to global events like Sagebrush Safari. Kurt recaps Velo Cosmos in Northern California—an event blending vintage bikes with powerful storytelling around women’s cycling—and previews the opening round of the Grasshopper Adventure Series in Ukiah. Ed looks ahead to Gravel & Wine in Temecula and why community-driven events continue to resonate. The conversation then shifts to the bigger picture: burnout in professional cycling, year-round race calendars, sponsor pressure, and the importance of “pivoting” between disciplines to stay engaged. The episode closes with a thoughtful discussion on the Leadville no-drop-bars rule, innovation, and whether rules protect fairness—or limit creativity. A reflective, inside-baseball episode for riders who love the culture as much as the riding. Topics include: trail building, winter riding, Velo Cosmos, Sagebrush Safari, Grasshopper Series, Gravel & Wine, burnout, pivots, and Leadville. Chapters (00:00:00) - Service Report: January Fever(00:02:47) - Velo Cosmos(00:08:02) - The Sagebrush Mountain Bike Race(00:10:05) - Gravel Bike or Mountain Bike?(00:13:24) - Riding my mountain bike again(00:19:19) - Local cyclists talk about the sport(00:23:53) - 2026 Hopper Series(00:28:34) - Sportful(00:30:21) - Gravel and Wine Race(00:32:35) - Time trial riders(00:38:05) - Tom Dumoulin's Tour de France burnout(00:44:05) - Tom Dumoulin on Burnout(00:46:00) - Philip Swami on Pivoting to Downhill Cycling(00:51:52) - Gravel Athletes: The Need to Pivot(00:57:22) - Tom Dumoulin on His Next Pivot(01:02:37) - No Drop Bars at Leadville

    1h 10m
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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
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025
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