The Packfiller: Cycling Culture & Comedy

The Packfiller Empire has finally returned to the studio with a little Riverside dust in the lungs to show for it. Fresh off the 24 Hours of Riverside, the ensemble cast breaks down the absolute type-2 fun of mass-start mountain biking, Sam and David’s 5-person team title, and what’s next for Jackson "The Cyclist Without a Bike." Plus, Pat lays out the long, audacious road to the 2027 Master’s Nationals and a 350W FTP.On the World Tour front, we dissect Jonas Vingegaard's absolute dismantling of the Giro d'Italia General Classification on Stage 16, the controversial Milan sprint neutralization, and the massive shift toward rider-driven POV media from teams like Unibet Rose Rockets.Finally, stick around for the inaugural debut of Pat’s Pulpit, where we take a deadpan, cynical look at the absolute cognitive dissonance and elitism of the amateur roadi

The Giro is in the mountains, the Tour de Bloom is days away, and the sport of cycling is officially bankrupting us all. Welcome to Episode 527.This week on The Packfiller, Pat, Paul, and Sam stare down the barrel of the Wenatchee Tour de Bloom stage race. With the young guns and the doctor absent, the Gen-X cynicism is running at an all-time high. We dive into the pre-race anxiety of facing down a 4-stage omnium, the fear of the unknown, and the absolute reality of surviving the Masters peloton.But the real question tonight: At what point does the cost of rubber make amateur racing a rich man's hobby? We are breaking down the staggering, offensive cost of modern cycling. From $220 tires and $2,000 upgrade kits to the $12 chickpea pasta required to keep the chassis light. Pat drops some inside intel from a recent text exchange with Van Rysel about their pricing philosophy and avoiding the industry "Boutique Tax," and we ask the ultimate question: What is the one piece of gear you bought that was so expensive you had to lie to your spouse about the price?Finally, the Broom Wagon returns with a financially ruinous trivia segment: The Itemized Receipt. Lock in, check your bank account, and keep the rubber side down.

Welcome to Episode 524 of the longest-standing podcast in cycling. Think of us as a post-ride beer with several friends and one asshole. (According to the internet this week, Pat is officially that asshole for explaining why local group-ride heroes can't hang with the women's pro peloton).This week on the Packfiller Podcast, the crew debriefs a brutal reality check at the local Twilight Crits before diving into the absolute tactical masterclass we just witnessed at the Amstel Gold Race. We break down Remco Evenepoel’s newfound patience, Paula Blasi’s monumental Spanish upset, and preview the "Paul Seixas Hype" heading into La Flèche Wallonne.Plus, the UCI officially killed the eMTB World Cup. Is it a victory for acoustic bikes, or a massive missed opportunity?Grab a pour and settle in. The Broom Wagon is waiting.👇 THE BIG BARN BREWING PROLOGUE QUESTION: We are celebrating Jackson's Golden Birthday this week. What is the one thing you actually want for your birthday this year? Let us know in the comments.☕️ SUPPORT OUR LOCAL SPONSORS:Big Barn Brewing: Stop in, view the beauty, sip the brilliant beers, and tell them Packfiller sent you.Thomas Hammer Coffee: Do yourself a favor and get the Blue Eyes Blend.Athletic Brewing: Holding down the tides with NA options when you can't hit the taps.

Broadcasting solo from a cramped dinette table in an Idaho RV bunker. This week on The Packfiller Podcast, we deal with a massive reality check: My AI coach hallucinated my FTP, so I fired it. We discuss the danger of chasing unrealistic numbers, the mental toll of the Lewiston "Forge" isolation camp, and the painful honesty of being an aging athlete.Plus, we head to the news desk to break down Tadej Pogačar making the Oude Kwaremont look like a Zone 2 spin, Demi Vollering’s tactical masterclass, and why the UCI's flashing railway lights rule apparently only applies if you don't have a multi-million dollar contract.We also open the Broom Wagon mailbag, drop a preview of the upcoming book Don't Buy the Putter, and get Jackson and Paul's dark horse predictions for Paris-Roubaix.👇 Drop a comment: Has your Garmin or Wahoo ever fed you a complete lie?

The sport of cycling is currently operating on a four-centimeter margin of error, and we are breaking it all down on a diet of tuna and spite.Welcome to Episode 520 of The Packfiller Podcast. This week, the crew sits down to dissect the absolute chaos of the Spring Classics. We analyze Tadej Pogačar hitting the deck and still managing to drop a 900-watt nuclear attack on the Poggio, and we celebrate the return of the Women’s Milan-San Remo where Lotte Kopecky delivered a tactical masterclass.But when the internet decides to turn high-speed crashes into a toxic debate about bike-handling skills, Pat steps into the Pulpit to issue a brutal reality check to the "Keyboard Directeurs" polluting the comments section.Plus: Remco Evenepoel sprinting on a Monday in Catalunya, the E3 Saxo Classic preview, and how to survive a nine-hour training weekend on nothing but Thomas Hammer dark roast.Grab a pint from Big Barn Brewing and let's get into it.

Opening Weekend wasn't just a race—it was a demolition derby. From shattered clavicles to lost teeth, the Belgian cobbles have left the peloton with a massive "Butcher’s Bill."Tonight, Pat is joined by the dream team: Sam Waples (Biomechanics) and Dr. David Waples (Medical) to break down the trauma, the resilience, and the science of "cold-weather" crashes.In this episode:The Breakaway: Why do the Classics result in more severe injuries than the Tour de France?The Musette (News): Mathieu van der Poel’s "magical" Omloop debut and the rise of 19-year-old Paul Seixas.Medical Corner: Is the pro peloton's concussion protocol actually working? Dr. David gives us the hard truth.Preview: Strade Bianche is here. Can anyone—even with a "superman" trait—stop Tadej Pogačar on the white roads?The Broom Wagon: It's back, and it's all in the family. Support Our Sponsors:Thomas Hammer Coffee: Fuel your ride with the Packfiller Blend!Big Barn Brewing: Fresh from the farm-to-studio taps.Panache Cyclewear: Suffer in style.

Is local bike racing getting too expensive to survive? The "OG Three" (Pat, Paul, and Jackson) are in the studio to debate the rising cost of entry fees, including a staggering $340 price tag for local stage races. Plus, we break down the creation of local "Superteams" and whether they help or hurt the scene.In the WorldTour, Remco Evenepoel puts the hammer down on Isaac Del Toro at the UAE Tour, Astana shocks Adam Yates in Oman, and we preview the Volta ao Algarve. Finally, The Broom Wagon trivia gets spicy with a game of "Real or Fake: UCI Dirty Secrets."Grab a beer and pull up a chair for the best post-ride hangout in cycling.🍻 Support Our Sponsors:Thomas Hammer Coffee: Fuel your ride with Spokane's best roast. Get ready for the Packfiller Blend coming soon!Big Barn Brewing: Fresh from the farm taps directly to our studio.Panache Cyclewear: Look pro, even if you're slow. Bold designs and perfect fits.👇 Join the Conversation: Would you pay $340 for a local amateur race? Let us know in the comments!Subscribe, like, and keep the rubber side down!

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