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A friend told me about Mike “Cycling Mikey” van Erp while I was participating in a bike race in Idaho back in September. Mike was born in Zimbabwe and grew up in the Netherlands. He has spent well over a decade helping make the roads of London safer. How does he do it? He simply records infractions from his bicycle on his commute to work and sends the files to the police. He has amassed a following of o...

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Bonus episode with Eric Lederer (deleted Instagram!). I met Eric this summer halfway through RAGBRAI in central Iowa. Our mutual friend, Quinn, connected us and it turns out we have a shockingly similar and parallel story when it comes to bikes. Eric was in the final third of a 7,000 mile bike ride around the United States when we met in Iowa. His mission? To support athletes with disabilities and raise...

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Episode 21 with Rebecca Rusch (@rebeccarusch). Wow, I can’t believe we are already wrapping up this series with Maxxis athletes. What an episode to cap things off - I met Rebecca almost a year ago in frigid, snowy, and beautiful Ketchum, Idaho. Rebecca is one of the most decorated athletes out there and you’d have no idea by talking to her - she is humble, honest, funny, and such a positive force in t...

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Well, well, well. We’ve done it. Thanks to people like you, the #EyesUp mission has successfully raised $50,000 for TextLess Live More and made a big difference in the fight to end distracted driving and to promote digital wellness. I humbly thank you for your unending support and commitment to this important cause.

As a small thank you to you and everyone who has been with me along this journey, I am s...

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Episode 20 with Barry Nobles (@barrynobles95). Barry is not only one of the most kind people I have met, he is also one of the best to ride BMX. He is an athlete, craftsman, father, and is constantly working to get better. He even let me camp in his driveway in rural Alabama! Barry’s career has been filled with success and twists and turns. Tune in to hear more about his thoughts on the phone and how ...

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Episode 19 with Kate Courtney (@kateplusfate). I didn’t know if this interview was going to happen until I was in northern California and it worked out - and I am so glad it did! Kate is one of the best in the MTB world and has an incredibly bright career ahead of her. She’s also figured out some awesome systems to help her balance her social media presence with the things she actually cares about and...

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Episode 18 with George Hammel (@georgehammel). George has had one heck of a ride and his story is both a miracle and inspiring. He’s survived multiple crashes while racing that on their own could have ended his life and career. Somehow, George has bounced back from all of these and, while he suffers permanent injuries and damage to his body, is able to still do many of the things he still loves and ha...

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Episode 17 with Blake Shipman (@blakeshipman). Blake has been creating videos since he was in his early teens and has since worked with the best of the best in the power sports world to create some awesome content. Blake loves being outside and around people who are as passionate about these sports as he is filming them. His perspective on phones and distracted driving, the evolution of social media a...

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Episode 16 with Jason Weigandt (@jasonweigandt). Jason has been battling to strike the balance between work and life and phone use and has some cool thoughts on the topic. As someone who travels constantly for work and who truly loves what he does, Jason’s perspective is both refreshing and unique. He doesn’t shy away from the challenge of resisting the temptation of phone distraction both inside and ...

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Episode 15 with The Miller Brothers (Cody: @cody_miller_22 Hunter: @huntermiller90). A brother racing team! Cody and Hunter have been competing against each other their whole lives and have been winning races professionally for their whole career. We met during a downpour in Texas (my first time there!) and they shared their own unique perspectives on their career and how phones play a role in both th...

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Episode 14 with Lawrence “Lew” Lewis (@mrclutchfilms). Lew has been in the power sports world longer than I have been alive and worked alongside the great Jeremy McGrath - filming him and pushing him to be better and better. Lew has managed to strike a great balance in his life with work and passions and has seen it all. Lew has seen the evolution of social media and media production from film to now ...

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Episode 13 with Dustin Jones (@dustinbattleacejones). Dustin not only sat down for this interview, but he showed me local Louisiana cuisine, his beautiful shop, and why he loves his job as a UTV racer. He’s not only a really kind guy, but he’s really tall. And full of energy and passion for both what he does and helping make our roads safer. Tune in to our chat from outside the bayou in America’s sout...

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Episode 12 with Donn Maeda (@swapmoto). I had an excellent and deep dive conversation with Donn, avid cyclist, journalist, and host of @swapmotolive. We talk from everything from how he went from pen and paper on the sidelines of Motocross races in his teens to how eating burgers are just as distracting as our phones in the car. Donn’s perspective on life and what he values is refreshing and grounding...

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Episode 11 with Alex Ray (@aray_140). Alex talks his career, setbacks and injuries, and his relationship to technology, bicycles, and distractions. A lover of omelettes (with no cheese!) from around the world, Alex’s perspective is fascinating as he navigates a dangerous career but finds joy in so much of it. Enjoy our chat!

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Bonus episode with Nick Tokman (@nicktokman). If you’ve ever seen the show Deadliest Catch, chances are you’ve seen Nick “Sunshine” Tokman on the Time Bandit. After a few seasons on the show, Nick pivoted to pursue his dream of becoming a public speaker. Back in January, I was lucky enough to spend a day with Nick at his home in northern Connecticut to learn what a day in the life of a youth speaker i...

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Episode 10 with Evelyn Dong (@evelynd11). Evelyn was a bonus interview in this series - we were connected by a good friend of mine who used to coach with Evelyn. Evelyn is open and honest about all aspects of her career and her day to day. She does what she loves and has managed to figure out a healthy balance with some of the things required of her as a pro in the MTB space. We met in Park City, Utah...

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Episode 9 with Wyatt and Landen Brown (@subzerobuggy). Hailing from a small town in Oklahoma, this duo sure is unique. Landen is not even 10 years old and commands a rock crawling buggy hand-built by his dad, Landen. AND he’s crushing his competition (full-grown adults). They both share stories from getting to this point and their own perspectives on technology and how it helps and can hurt. Listen in...

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Episode 8 with Pat Foster (@pfo200). Pat helps run operations at Mammoth Yosemite Airport in California, where we met. When he’s not keeping visitors happy and enjoying spectacular mountain views just beyond the runway, Pat loves riding anything with two wheels. In fact, he is a test rider for MotoTest and knows his way around bikes quite well. Pat’s take on the power sports world and finding a way to...

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Episode 7 with Jeff Proctor (@proctor_race). I met Jeff in beautiful Southern California and we had a fantastic chat on a busy day before he headed out to the Baja 1000 race. A great guy with an incredibly successful career, Jeff talks about his first-hand experience with distracted driving. Topical for #ddam this April! Tune in and enjoy.

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