If you love riding bikes and want to get better Burning Matches cycling podcast gives you tips and insights from the front lines of real riders like you.
My simple goal is to help you enjoy this incredible sport more by riding better and appreciating the sport and spirituality that comes with it.
I am Kurt Hoffmann, a former Cat 2 Junior bike racer who raced for the St. Louis Cycling Club during one of its heydays in the 1980s. Founded in 1887, SLCC is the oldest cycling club in the US.
I returned to bike racing in 2022 for and since January 2023 have ridden for Northern California bike racing team Red Peloton.
\"Cycling has always been the greatest outlet for me and became even more important to me as I went through some extremely challenging times in 2024. The cycling community and time spent on my bike were my salvation. I realized how much I love these people and this activity and wanted to explore the stories of my fellow riders who share this love.\" Kurt Hoffmann
What is Does Burning Matches Mean?
In cycling, \"burning matches\" means you've put forth an intense effort that zapped a good chunk of your available strength, endurance or other riding capabilities. For a competitive ride, race or just personal effort, we only have so many matches to burn. A critical path to success is managing your matches.
Burning Matches cycling podcast is presented by Alien Feedings, originally started by me as the indie DIY record label for the multiple bands and local music projects I produced in the 1990s.
The full video episodes can be watched on the Burning Matches YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@burning-matches
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