King of the Ride

Bond Almand is a man on the move. He has a handful of world records of the ultra cycling variety. This summer he took the official NFL game ball to every single NFL stadium all in time for the season kickoff in Seattle. An 11,000 mile adventure all across the country. You can find out more, including maps, his blog, and much much more here, www.untapped.cc/bond You can follow all of Bond's antics at www.instagram.com/bond_almand Thanks Matt Scarborough and www.BicycleAccidentLaw.com Check out all things maple fueled including the new ASSOS jersey, www.Untapped.cc Get your AG1 plus five free travel packs, the handy shaker bottle, and more at www.DrinkAG1.com/tedking

The thread of the bicycle is what ties all our guests together, here on King of the Ride podcast. The thread of the bicycle has been woven through virtually all aspects of Michael Barry's life. His father was a cyclist and made that his profession, his wife is an accomplished professional cyclist, his son Ashlin is one of America's biggest talents coming through the ranks. Michael raced on some of the biggest teams during his time in the pro ranks, he now runs a bicycle brand, Mariposa Bicycles. He's an author to at least three books and has contributed articles to many publications during his time on two wheels. Lots more can be said about Michael, but maybe just listen to this podcast episode and we'll touch on them. Thanks to Bicycle Accident Law for supporting this episode. Check them out at www.BicycleAccidentLaw.com Give AG1 a try AND get 20% off with the code BACK2ROUTINE at www.drinkAG1.com/tedking

With recent victory at the Colorado Trail Race, Alex McCormack generously lent us his time so we could pick his brain all about his recent entry and huge success in all kinds of ultra adventures. From Atlas Mountain to Hellenic Mountain to the lack of mountains at the Unbound XL or to the Rocky Mountains and the Colorado Trail Race, Alex is on a mission. His exploits and what it takes to find success is eye opening and you'll enjoy this conversation regardless what your experience or interest in bikepacking is. Follow Alex at: @a_mccormack Thank you Bicycle Accident Law, check them out at BicycleAccidentLaw.com And give AG1 a try by visiting drinkAG1.com/tedking

Noah Dines is the world record holder of most human powered vertical feet of skiing in a year. At more than 3.5 million feet skied, that's 124 times up Mount Everest from sea level, that's more than a the Tour de France if it were raced for the entire year rather than just three weeks, that's probably a whole lot more than you! Noah is a Vermonter, a skier, a biker, and a general athlete. This conversation is a long time overdue and I think you're going to enjoy it! Keep your eyes peeled for the Gravel Rendezvous 2026 at The Ranch at Rock Creek Check out bicycleaccidentlaw.com if you find yourself in an incident or accident on your bike. Get your AG1 at drinkAG1.com/tedking

Taylor Phinney, once one of the biggest names in American cycling is back! In this wide-ranging conversation, Ted and Taylor reconnect in Monterey, CA at Sea Otter shortly after Taylor’s announcement of a return to cycling with eyes on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Recorded in two parts; part one in the chaos (and comedy) of a busy Sea Otter afternoon and a second via Zoom ahead of gravel’s Holy Week, Unbound. The episode blends reflection on his early career, his 2014 injury, life outside cycling in Girona, and what’s driving his comeback now. Check out Ted's time at Holy Week! Part 1 -- Flanders: https://youtu.be/8p3Rxgi5EaY Part 2 -- Paris-Roubiax: https://youtu.be/FYlJzsvGaaY Improve your sleep by visiting LagoonSleep.com/king and use the code KING for 15% savings Thanks Bicycle Accident Law for supporting this show! Visit https://www.bicycleaccidentlaw.com/bicycle-accident-legal-articles/ted-king-podcast Support gut health and overall health with www.DrinkAG1.com/tedking

I wish I were neighbors with Matej Mohoric because I'd like nothing more than to hang out and talk bikes, talk not about bikes, just be able to share stories and insight with him. Heck, when we hung out last week, he showed me his videos of kids, talked about raising a family while in the World Tour as much as we talked about aerodynamic watt savings. I love it. On the eve of Paris-Roubaix 2026, I got the chance to hang out and talk with Matej. Here is that conversation. Want to improve your sleep? Visit www.LagoonSleep.com/king and use the code KING for 15% off your next purchase to improve your sleep the simplest way possible. Bookmark www.BicycleAccidentLaw.com in case you find yourself in an incident or accident. Visit www.drinkAG1.com/tedking and get yourself a welcome pack, travel packs, a shaker and more. Don't miss it!

A recent World Tour retiree, Michael Woods is taking a stab at a whole variety of endurance sports. This Tour de France stage winner just took on "the Tour de France of ski-mo", has aspirations to race Ironman, has a sub-4 minute mile to his name, and still dabbles in bike riding... fairly often. There's a whole lot more than endurance sports to Mike's life, gear up because this is a great one. Follow his shenanigans at www.michaelwoods.cc and @rusty_woods. Do yourself a favor and check out O-Liv and earn 55% off by using the code ted55. Thank you Bicycle Accident Law for continuing to support the show. Earn those travel packs and other AG1 goodies by visiting drinkAG1.com/tedking.

With the recent release of Pete's documentary "Feeding the Rat" I was eager to get some time with Pete to discuss the entire expanse of his career. We sat down in 2019 as he was a World Tour pro eyeing a segue to gravel and now seven years later he's expressed an interest in doing this his own way as he segues away from the 10 out of 10 competitive level. Look, I understand it. Once a racer, always a racer. It's hard to step away and Pete is juggling a whole lot. Please check out his recent film, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=op_C8Ar7oNI Here is a video of my time in California: https://youtu.be/h6VfahVLuRI Check out Matt Scarborough and www.BicycleAccidentLaw.com Visit AG1 and get a free gift: www.drinkAG1.com/tedking

Andy Ording might be a name known in the cycling world as the one time owner of Zipp. He was in cycling well before that time period and now continues with the love of the bicycle now well after Zipp was sold with his work at Fundracer. Andy is an innovator through and through and this cycling entrepreneur has stories to tell that will keep you entertained from the start to finish of this episode. Please enjoy this episode with Andy Ording! If you need the services of a lawyer relating to anything cycling related, visit Matt Scarborough and his team at BicycleAccidentLaw.com. Thanks for supporting this episode. My morning routine is dialed with AG1, not AGZ helps me wind down in the evening and sleep soundly through the night. Check out drinkag1.com/tedking for more.

He'll be the first to point out that it's masters world champion, but a win's a win and he has more gravel world championship titles than I do! Probably more than you too ;) Nicolas Roche has plenty of good stories to tell and lots of great insight from his years in pro cycling. As a World Tour racer to the trenches of a gravel race -- the literal trenches, as he broke his hip earlier this year -- Nico's year has not been easy, but he's ended on a high note. Lots to cover so please enjoy this episode. Visit www.bicycleaccidentlaw.com and call up Matt Scarborough for any cycling incidents or accidents. Get a free gift with your next purchase of AG1 including their new AGZ at www.drinkAG1.com/tedking

I don’t know whether to say thank you to Michael... or to say congratulations... or to apologize, because Michael, at 24 years old I think brings home the title as youngest guest ever on King or the Ride podcast. He’s packed plenty of life into those 24 years, as you’re going to hear about today. He’s had an illustrious road career including national championship titles won. More to the point, he represents the new breed of what it means to be an American bike racer. He’s very handy in a gravel race having just taken 2nd at the US national championships, he’s crafty on a mountain bike, and he’s a force in the US crit scene. Sit back and enjoy this one with Michael Garrison. Try a 10% savings on ExposureLights.com using KING10 Bookmark BicycleAccidentLaw.com and talk to Matt and his team if you're in any kind of cycling accident Try out AGZ and AG1. Visit drinkAG1.com/tedking for a $76 welcome package

John Day is the creator of Race Day XC, a new mountain bike race series in New England. And while everyone who likes bike racing thinks they can start a bike race or better yet, a bike racing series, John has the experience and chops to make it happen. See, in his previous line of work, John created one of the biggest, most successful motocross race series in the United States. It started with a passion for racing motorcycles and a similar passion for mountain bike racing has lead him to the world of MTB race development. To find out more about Race Day XC, visit RaceDayXC.com To see my YouTube video about my time racing there, visit https://youtu.be/NZx6OYVXCPg As always, should the need arise, give our friends at Scarborough Bicycle Accident Law a visit at BicycleAccidentLaw.com Try out the newest varieties of AG1 with drinkAG1.com/tedking

The bike racing action across France doesn't end when the men hit the Champs-Élysées. Heck, it's just getting warmed up for the fourth edition of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift! It's long overdue that women's cycling is hitting its stride right now and the fact that it's earning its due is thanks in part through the work of Kate Veronneau, the Director of Women's Strategy at Zwift. This former NCAA Division 1 college basketball player and professional cyclist has helped the TdFFaZ earn such a high place in global recognition. Kate was kind enough to check in during a very busy week in France to help spread the word about what all she's doing right now, this week, and year round to elevate not just women's cycling, but women in general. This episode is supported by Bicycle Accident Law. If you're involved in any kind of cycling incident or accident, be sure to contact Matt Scarborough and his team. Get your hands on the latest batch of AG1. Their next gen formula is out and its something I use daily. Visit drinkAG1.com/tedking for a free welcome pack on your first purchase.