OC 05 // Noah Granigan #MakeNoahGranAgain #famousinBoulder

03/04/20 • 60 min

This week we bring on the one and only Noah Granigan. Noah, like our friend Maxx Chance, is famous in Boulder, but this year is looking to take the “Noah Show” on the road to Europe with the Hincapie-Leomo team.

Noah comes from a family of cyclists, and has been on the bike his entire life. His grandfather, Joe Saling, is a member of the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame and a great supporter of his grandson’s passion for road racing. Noah talks about that support, and his path through the age-ranks of cycling in the U.S. and abroad. We continue the conversation about what makes European racing different, how the Belgian roads are made to bite any rider who isn’t focused, and about old men groping your calves.

We also get off road. Gravel has been exploding in popularity in the States, and Noah tells us about his Dirty Kanza experience. He was ninth place last year in his first real gravel experience, and we discuss the craziness of the race as well as the things he learned the hard way while in the trenches of this 10-hour event.

Look out for #theBelgianCrack and let’s get off course!

Look out for #theBelgianCrack and let’s get off course!

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OC 04 // Lance Haidet #MyNationalChampion U23 Road and ’Cross Champ

Lance Haidet is the current under-23 U.S. national road champion and a former U23 cyclocross national champion. He just wrapped up his first season in the elite ’cross ranks with the Donnelly-Aevolo team. In this episode, Lance recounts stories from the season, including his choice to pass on the world championships.

As someone with a young, rebellious persona—a true California boy—you may be surprised to learn how organized and disciplined Lance is. Consider the demanding course-load he carries as an engineering student at Cal Poly, then add in the daily training demands of racing at an elite level, and you’ll understand the necessity for his maturity.

Lance is racing domestically this season with the Legion of Los Angeles team, holding firm to his dedication to his education.

Let’s get Off Course with Lance Haidet.

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OC 06 // Brady Kappius #FindYourLine #TheWholeShot

Welcome to Off Course! Today on the show is one of my good friends, and the first pro I ever coached, Brady Kappius. He’s here to get off course and talk about his career in racing, and how that led to his career in carbon fiber repair and bicycle technology. Today, Brady is the President of Kappius Components.

On the racing side, Brady gives some cyclocross advice about finding the right line and handling the bike. As someone who also spent plenty of time racing on the road—he is a former teammate of Alex Howes and Taylor Phinney, among others—Brady talks about why he loves road racing tactics.

As we’re learning on this show, retirement is a complex story wherein athletes must redefine goals and values as individuals who love competition, training, and sport. Brady’s relationship with the bike continues to evolve. We hope this episode helps you ask the question: How has your story on the bike changed over time?