In this one-on-one episode, Nikki and Chad recap their weekend in Chicago at the marathon, the race, the medals, the activations, the habits, and how the culture differs from cycling. They also talk about the restaurants they visited and why Women's Gravel Worlds was extremely disappointing.

This week’s one-on-one from the Studio finds Nikki and Chad, where they chat about America’s top 4 major cities, getting sick one week from the marathon, IV treatment clinic vibe consulting, and how Fall in the ATL is perfect. They go deep on the Giant Bicycles labor scandal, why is it not a bigger deal in a world that’s performatively socially outraged, how AI is impacting the labor market negatively, AI social media slop. Nikki reminisces on the Millennial ache, connecting in person, how to spot AI videos, why Taylor Swift’s new album getting bad reviews, and Bonk Bros review of 120 on 29. They also chat on their latest event: Crank It Up with Wahoo on October 21st.

In this one-on-one episode, Nikki and Chad recap Chad's 50th Birthday weekend, 129 on 29, the difference between runners and cyclists (when it comes to sock choice), how Swiftwick is superior, Apple's new AirPod live translation, and the Bad Bunny half-time debate.

*Update: you do not need the new AirPods to use Live Translation. You can use AirPods Pro 2, 3 or 4 with iOS 26

In this episode, we ditch the conversation about power numbers and watts to chat with the extremely talented and popular professional cyclist Alexey Vermeulen. We discuss his entrepreneurial journey to becoming a Privateer, his favorite podcasts, the team behind his content generation, finding business success in relationships, the making of From the Ground Up docuseries, shifting from World Tour road racing to gravel racing, the Life Time Gran Prix and their 9 billion impressions, trail running and how cycling with his dog Willie is the great equalizer we all need.

This one-on-one finds Nikki and Chad in the Studio, where they chat Fake Fall and the Beltline tourism explosion, a review Del Bar’s Buckhead location, how Rreal Tacos making Beltline Kevin a “sponsored athlete” is genius activation, Apple’s new AirPod Pro’s impact on the local nail salon, Nikki’s going to learn Spanish in 2026, and painting with India Ink. They also go full work-mode with an in-depth analysis of how AI is impacting the labor force, what workforce attrition strategy is, how AI could be freeing us up to be a creative human (because jobs are gone), that employees failed to hold up their end of the deal, advice for those who care, the pillars of AEO (Answer Engine Optimization), why is Reddit so important to LLMs, and how Gen Z search for jobs on TikTok. They also chat about Japanese 7-11s coming to the US, the delicacy of fried chicken and biscuits in Southern gas stations, John Wick documentary (“Wick is Pain”), how Waymo’s are taking over ATL, and how much Chad fundamentally hates the passage of time.

In this one-on-one, we find Nikki and Chad back in Atlanta grinding at the studio, where they chat fake-Fall’s hard launch, FSU football is back, how NIL is destroying the game, Coyote’s on the Beltline, Atlanta is Atlantis, US Open Finals, pro female runners getting popped, and getting blocked on social from a podcast. Then they go into a Mallorca deep dive: best areas to ride and run, the best deserted beaches (sorry, you have to hike), the best climb (sa Batalla), why August may not be the best time to go, and how Soller may not the best for riding but is for trail running. They fill us in on a gem in Hotel Corazon, why Mallorcan cats don’t cause allergic reactions, that the Can Beneit hotel is the perfect boutique, experiencing “The Menu” IRL, Pomada is the drink of the Summer, go to Charlott for vibes, the best Negroni in the world (Da Me), a special experience at Casa Rosita, the world’s best two hour route where you get grandma’s pancakes, Kate Courtney’s Substack newsletter, and why Strava is the best social media platform for connecting (sorry LinkedIn LOL).

Guest episode with Alessandro Basso, CEO of Stardue Group (brands Basso and Lee Cougan bikes). He joins us from Croatia, where we chat about Italians working during August, secret holiday spots, whether Bassano del Grappa is the new Girona, and the finer aspects of Prosecco, Amarone, and Grappa aperitif. We go deep on the intention and development of the SV superbike, designing a bike for the rider versus for the aesthetic, why deciding on paint schemes is the hardest part, what it means to be the last family owned Italian bike brand, bringing Lee Cougan back to US market, and how staying small and Italian is a competitive advantage. We also chat about how to get more people into the sport of cycling, watching Michael Garrison win US bike races on Basso bikes, the new hardtail coming out in September and what’s coming in 2026.

In this episode with Kristin Mayer, mom, designer and athlete, we explore her journey that led her to create the iconic brand Betty Designs. From her early days in art school to her time at legendary brand LA Gear, she shares her story of entrepreneurship and how she and Betty Designs have evolved together over the years. We discuss industry trends, sources of design inspiration, and how sometimes you just have to let copycats roll off your back (even though it's tough). If you're looking for inspiration for that new idea or want to learn more about how cycling brands are built, this episode is for you. Proof that grit, passion, and hard work always pay off.