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Bikes & Big Ideas

Reviewing the News w/ Mike Ferrentino & Simon Stewart (August 2026)

Bikes & Big Ideas · Aug 6, 2026 · 1:20:16

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Mike and Simon break down the bike racing in July, including the World Cup MTB racing in La Thuile and Andorra, the Tour de France, and the Canadian Open DH at Crankworx Whistler. They talk about Trek’s decision to limit all their eMTBs to 20 mph, and debate whether we’ve had bike shoe design all wrong, plus a whole lot more. 
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TOPICS & TIMES:
Simon’s Trip Across the Pond (1:17)
World Cup MTB Racing Recap (3:28)
Mike & Simon’s Take on the Tour de France (21:02)
Canadian Open DH Recap (32:00)
Trek’s Voluntary eMTB Speed Limit (35:48)
Are Bike Shoes Too Stiff? (44:06)
Einstein’s Saddle (48:51)
New Products (55:43)
Mike’s Pump Off (1:07:17) 
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