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. 8h ago

    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.

  2. 3d ago

    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

  3. 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?

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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
    43
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    Explicit
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    © 2025
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