Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt catch up with NFL Hall of Famer Brett Favre as he reveals how he learned the hard way about what to wear on the bike, his close encounters on the road and he gets tips from Coach Bobby to cut out cramping. Plus, he gives us the inside track on some of the quirkier moments in his NFL career... and Bobby and Jens chat with the Hall of Famer who caught his first pass..

Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt find out just what makes a sporting legend tick. Find out how Tony bounced back from adversity, completed the 900 by mistake... and how his iconic video game series began.... and why the first playable character in the game was actually one of Hollywood's best known actors... This episode is presented by Zwift for Velonews and Shocked Giraffe. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt find out what tips Charly Wegelius picked up from Allan Pieper, why he feels his palmares set him up for success as a Director Sportif and what's changed in the sport since he first got behind the wheel of a team car. This episode is presented by Zwift for Velonews and Shocked Giraffe; it was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt get in the breakaway with former Giro podium sitter and stage hunter Thomas de Gendt. He reveals how he masters the breakaway and what he learned from his idol... Jensie... Also find out the Barbara Streisand song that got stuck in Jens' head and why Bobby is scared to look under the house! This episode is presented by Zwift in association with Velonews and Shocked Giraffe. The episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt learn the basics of 6 Day Racing with double world Madison champion Roger Kluge. From missing crashes, to the perfect partner... plus he guides us through his incredible solo Giro d'Italia stage win! Bobby and Jens is presented by Zwift for Velonews and Shocked Giraffe. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

Magnus Sheffield is one of cycling's hottest properties. In 2022, he'll be off to one of the world's biggest teams, Ineos Grenadiers, as the US hot shot looks to revitalise the British squad. He joins Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt to chat about his explosive performance at the World Championships in Yorkshire, his background in skiing and his record breaking 3km individual pursuit. Bobby and Jens is presented by Zwift on behalf of Velonews and Shocked Giraffe. The show was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt catch up with the man who was seemingly destined for the pro peloton the moment he rode his dad's shoulders on the Le Tour podium - Rick Zabel He reveals how he learned to live with the pressure of his famous name, what he learned from his former roommate Andre Greipel and how he plans to tackle the 2022 season. This episode is presented by Zwift for Velonews and Shocked Giraffe. It was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

Bobby and Jens catch up with the one of the co-creators of America's dominant criterium team Legion Cory Williams. In this laid back chat Cory tells the boys about his journey from football, what he wants other teams to copy from Legion and the reveals a little of their winning formula. This episode is presented by Zwift. It's a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe. The Producer is Mark Payne and this episode was edited by Tim Mossa.

Bobby and Jens ride with former teammate and 2010 Road World Champion Thor Hushovd and discuss everything from selling potatoes to clubbers to paddleball... plus a little bit about the god of thunder's cycling career. This episode of Bobby and Jens was presented by Zwift. It's a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe. The show was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

How far did you go in the year you learned to ride a bike? The end of the street? A little further? Juliana Buhring travelled the planet... in a new World Record too! Here the incredible first hand story of an ultra endurance legend. From breaking away from her troubled past, to pioneering a new discipline, via bad bike maintenance, kind strangers and communicating without a mutual language. This episode is not to be missed... This episode is presented by Zwift, on behalf of Velonews and Shocked Giraffe. It was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

Bobby and Jens catch up with Tour de Cure founder Geoff Coombes - a cancer charity based in that has raised over $75m Australian dollars to tackle cancer. Find out how Geoff's journey began, how he ended up hiding on a train under a rented truck and what Jens got up to in the rain at his last Tour de Cure. Bobby and Jens is presented by Zwift, it's a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

Bobby and Jens catch up with Deceuninck ? Quick-Step's technical and development director Ricardo Scheidecker. Hear how he uncovers and nurtures talent at the most successful professional cycling team in the men's peloton. This episode, presented by Zwift, is a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

Bobby and Jens catch up with the man whose talent on the bicycle took him from Compton to 10 National Championships, a foundation in his name and a role at Zwift! Find out how he entered the sport and the piece of advice Bobby gave him that he still holds dear! This episode, presented by Zwift, is a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe. It was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

Bobby and Jens catch up with the 2015 World Road Champion Lizzie Deignan to review the 2021 edition of the race in Flanders, and put the cycling world to rights! Hear how Lizzie entered the sport, her first foray on the track and how she worked out when Anna Van Der Breggen was struggling. This episode of Bobby and Jens was presented by Zwift. Bobby and Jens is a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe it was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt check in with innovator, engineer and Grand Tour marathon man Adam Hansen. His claim to fame is his record breaking streak of 20 consecutive Grand Tours, an extraordinary physical feat - but it's Adam's talent from the neck up that's serving him well in retirement. From creating a logistics system for World Tour teams, to designing a groundbreaking TT bike via a self-designed endless pool find out what motivates him now his professional career has concluded. Bobby and Jens, presented by Zwift, is a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt find out what the future holds for Andre Greipel as he brings the curtain down on his legendary career.  The man known as The Gorilla shares his thoughts on the emergent stars of the peloton and reveals who he thinks will win the 2021 World Championships Bobby and Jens, presented by Zwift, is a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

Bobby and Jens pick apart Primo? Rogli?'s third consecutive Vuelta Espana. They also assess the success of Intermarche Wanty, Fabio Jakobsen's incredible return and the shocking withdrawal of Miguel Ángel López. This episode presented by Zwift is a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe. It was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt catch up with one of US cycling's most successful riders Amber Neben as she recovers from a serious collision with a car that puts her World Championship place in jeopardy. Amber reflects on the recent Tokyo Olympics, her third, her faith and the secret to her longevity. This episode is presented by Zwift, produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa. The show was a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe.

Bobby and Jens catch up with Laurens Ten Dam. In his career he reached the top 10 in GC at the Tour de France and the Vuelta but in retirement has found a happy place on the toughest gravel and ultracycling events the planet has to offer. In this enlightening conversation he discusses casino breaks on rest day, the toughest challenge every neo-pro must tackle and the story behind THAT Tour de France Crash. This episode of Bobby and Jens presented by Zwift is a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe. It was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt catch up with their former teammate Christian Vande Velde and discover how he commentates during covid. Plus, in between tornado warnings, hear how he ended up with Mark Cavendish's signed jersey and why you should never trust Jens to drive your car. Bobby and Jens is a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe and presented by Zwift. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt catch up with recent retiree Tejay Van Garderen as he prepares for the Vuelta in his new role as apprentice Director Sportif for EF Education Nippo. He also tells the boys with his favourite moment in his racing career and the moment he knew it was time to hang up his cleats.. This episode, presented by Zwift, is a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe. The episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt catch up with Jumbo Visma's American climbing sensation Sepp Kuss. Fresh from the tour and heading into his 7th grand tour in just his fourth professional season we find out how he made the step from mountain biking to road, whether he regretted his decision to skip the Olympic road race and find out whether he's ready for a concerted GC attempt at a grand tour. This episode, presented by Zwift, is a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe. It was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

Bobby and Jens check in with Bob Jungels as he recovers from major surgery. He's finished in the top 10 of the GC in two grand tours, finished on the podium in Tirreno-Adriatico, and won a monument. With that impressive varied palmares behind him, what events will he be targeting when he recovers? This episode, presented by Zwift is a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe. The Producer is Mark Payne and this episode was edited by Tim Mossa.

Bobby and Jens catch up with Kristina Vogel on becoming the dominant force in track sprinting and the devastating crash that changed her path. A two time Olympic champion, Kristina Vogel had just secured a record equalling 11th World Title when a devastating crash in training left her paralysed. But, as this eye opening chat reveals - that's not slowed her down - from TV to coaching and even a spell in politics - Kristina brings positivity to everything she does. This episode of Bobby and Jens, presented by Zwift, is a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe - it was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt join Michael Morkov on the Tour de France rest day to find out what makes Michael Morkov the man sprinters love to follow. We hear the incredible inside story of Mark Cavendish's comeback and how Michael plans to step into the limelight on the track at the Tokyo Olympics. Bobby and Jens is presented by Zwift and is a Velonews production, in association with Shocked Giraffe. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa

Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt check in with team USA's Olympic coach Jim Miller. In this episode he breaks down his secrets to success, what he said to Chloe Dygert in the moments after her huge 2020 World Championship crash and why he was really beeping the horn when following Bobby's 2004 Olympic time trial. This episode, presented by Zwift, is a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe. The producer was Mark Payne and this episode was edited by Tim Mossa.

Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt find out how former team boss Jim Ochowicz broke new ground for American riders in Europe. It?s impossible to tell the story of American cycling without Jim Ochowicz. An Olympian on the track in his twenties, he went on to become the founder of the pioneering 7-Eleven Cycling Team, which broke into the walled-off sport well-established in its traditions and ultimately paved the way for athletes from the U.S. and around the world to compete. In his four decades at the management level of the sport, Jim has launched hundreds ? if not thousands ? of cycling careers. His influence can be felt across the entire time period, and his stories could easily fill an entire season of podcasts, not just an episode. So, in this episode, co-hosts Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt focus on the legendary 7-Eleven team and its surprisingly scrappy origins. Originally developed in the early 1980s to focus on track cycling, the 7-Eleven team re-established America?s presence on the velodrome by the 1984 Olympics, where cycling athletes took home the first American medals in the sport in 60 years, nine total across the disciplines. That stellar performance set the stage for the next move into the professional road cycling ranks, said Jim. The next year, he took the team to Europe, assembling a bare-bones collection of sponsors, equipment, and riders ? just enough to compete. And some early results would lead to a fortuitous berth in that year?s Giro d?Italia ? for which the team had to scramble to find more riders just to field a full team. ?We were always a little bit behind the eight-ball because we didn?t know all the rules and we didn?t know how the game was exactly played yet,? said Jim. Despite that lack of knowledge, the team would snag two stage wins at its first grand tour, an incredible feat. But even with some early results, Jim and the team had to fight for everything, whether it was securing more funds, more equipment, or convincing race directors to let them compete. He provides a fascinating look into a sport that operates very differently from today, a sport where a race as big as the Tour de France would invite a team only two weeks out from the start. As cycling has transitioned from its Eurocentric origins, where teams would be composed entirely of people from one nationality to the truly international teams we know today, Jim has been there every step of the way. This episode, presented by Zwift, is a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa

This week Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt find out what makes Australian track cycling legend Anna Meares tick. They get under the surface of her rivalry with Victoria Pendleton and find out how she recovered from a near career ending accident to achieve Olympic glory. Bobby and Jens is a Velonews Production in association with Shocked Giraffe and presented by Zwift. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

Philippa York shares her unique cycling story this week with Bobby and Jens. In this honest and frank conversation she reveals her thoughts on the upcoming Tour de France, speaks openly about the difficulties of transition and finding happiness in her return to the sport. This episode is a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe. The episode was presented by Zwift, produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

In just his second season João Almeida has already proved he's amongst the very best general classification riders of his generation. Wearing the pink jersey in the Giro in his first grand tour on his way to 4th in 2020 before earning another top 10 finish in this year's race. In this enlightening conversation Bobby and Jens find out why he lost time early doors, what he needs to improve - and what really happened between him and Remco Evenepoel.... This episode is a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe. This episode was produced by Mark Payne, edited by Tim Mossa and presented by Zwift.

Bobby and Jens catch up on three frenetic weeks racing across Italy... and preview le Tour! Find out who they thought stole the show, who surprised and what that means for the pursuit of Yellow. This episode is a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe and presented by Zwift. The Producer was Mark Payne and this episode was edited by Tim Mossa.

Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt sit down with Axel Merckx who's dedicated his post racing career to uncovering the next generation of talent. They speak about his time as Bobby's neighbour on the Cote d'Azur, growing up the son of cycling royalty and winning the Belgian National Road Race Champion and an Olympic medallist too! Plus, hear how the cycling farm that produced the likes of Taylor Phinney, Jesse Sergent, Alex Dowsett, Lawson Craddock, George Bennett, Ian Boswell, Joe Dombrowski, Jasper Stuyven, Antoine Duchesne, Jasper Philipsen, Jhonatan Narváez, João Almeida, Tao Geoghegan Hart... and many more got started! To support Axel and his family you can donate to Athina's ride by using this link

Bobby and Jens sit down with one of the biggest names in the history of women's cycling Annemiek Van Vleuten. In this enlightening conversation Annemiek talks about her training process, why she loves riding in the rain and she shares her thoughts on the upcoming women's Tour de France. This episode is a VeloNews production, in association with Shocked Giraffe. The episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt catch up with former road pro and current gravel maverick Pete Stetina. In this week's episode he updates the boys on everything from rider safety to his favourite tipple. You won't want to miss this one! This episode is a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe. The episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Tim Mossa.

Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt sit down with Phil Southerland. Phil is a cyclist and a team owner, an entrepreneur and a maverick. Someone who refused to hear "that can't be done" in this conversation with Bobby and Jens he reveals how he hacked his diabetes, took on RAAM and created the Novo Nordisk professional team solely made up of type one diabetics. He also reveals his current project - Supersapiens where his pioneering work is now being adapted for non-diabetics to squeeze the maximum out of their performances. This episode is a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe. The producer was Mark Payne and this episode was edited by Tim Mossa.

Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt finds out what motivates the 2019 World Road Champion Mads Pedersen. He reveals why he's not left his native Denmark, how he came out on top in one of the toughest World Championships on record... and why he doesn't get on with badminton. This episode is a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe. The episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Kirk Warner

Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt sit down with one of the hardest working men in the peloton George Hincapie. A faithful lieutenant in nine tour de France winning teams, a faithful part of Mark Cavendish's lead out team and a top classics rider in his own right George is rightly known as one of the strongest, best loved and most members of the peloton... oh and he's Bobby's neighbour too! Find out just how hard Le Tour is, who makes his perfect breakaway and why he can't stop riding his bike now he's retired! This episode is a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe. The episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Kirk Warner

Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt sit down with bikepacking legend James Hayden. Find out what he overcame to seal victory at the Transcontinental Race and how he used his cycling knowledge to lose robbers on horseback in Kyrgyzstan! This episode was a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Kirk Warner.

Bobby and Jens catch up with their old pal Maggy as they chat about everything from winning Paris-Roubaix, to commentating on cycling's best prospects. The indomitable trio share their thoughts on the UCI's littering laws and share their thoughts on the future of the women's peloton as Magnus follows the careers of his daughters Elynor and Zoë. You won't want to miss this one! Bobby and Jens is a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe. It was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Kirk Warner. To take advantage of our activepass discount remember to head to velonews.com/activepass and enter bobbyjens25!

Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt catch up with cycling's Swiss army knife Tom Pidcock.  Hear what Tom thinks his best discipline is, what he learned from his first senior road World Championships, what he has planned for the year ahead and why he's not intimidated by his rivals.  This episode is a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe, it was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Kirk Warner.

Bobby and Jens chat with the man behind some of America's best loved gravel events - Roll Massif co-founder Scott Olmsted. Plus the boys open up the mailbag and answer your questions and select the #shutuplegs rider of the week This episode is a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe, it was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Kirk Warner.

Bobby and Jens rumble over the cobbles with classics legend Juan Antonio Flecha covering his life from his early years in Argentina to surfing his way through retirement via his incredible career.  Strap in and learn how Juan Antonio inadvertently won Paris-Nice for Bobby and why Jens was left out of his perfect breakaway!  This episode is a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe it was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Kirk Warner. To get your activepass discount visit velonews.com/activepass and enter the code bobbyjens25 

Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt's cycling companion this week is Olympic silver medalist and 2000 TT world champion Mari Holden. Mari opens up to Bobby and Jens about dealing with disappointment, building an online cycling community, gravel riding and why her Olympic medal isn't in a frame. This podcast is a Velonews production in association with Shocked Giraffe, the episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Kirk Warner. To gain access to our Activepass offer head to velonews.com/activepass and enter the code bobbyjens25

This week Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt catch up with Taylor Phinney. As the son of two Olympic medal-winning cyclists, Taylor always faced more expectation than most. In this revealing and honest chat with Bobby and Jens, he tells his story from his childhood in Boulder and Italy; his own pursuit of Olympic hardware and his professional career on the road. They also catch up with what Taylor has been up to since retiring including how he keeps himself entertained - plus there are a few cameos from Taylor's girlfriend and fellow pro, Kasia Niewiadoma! Plus find out which rider has absolutely buried themselves for the cause as Bobby and Jens dish out their #shutuplegs rider of the week! Don't forget to nominate yours for next week by using the hashtag #shutuplegs on Twitter or Instagram. Bobby and Jens is a VeloNews production in association with Shocked Giraffe. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Kirk Warner. Remember you can take advantage of our special discount code by entering bobbyjens25 at checkout at velonews.com/activepass

Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt sit down with former pro and cycling super agent João Correia. He's the man behind Corso, the rider agency that has launched the careers of young riders like Tao Geoghegan Hart, Joao Almeida, Mads Pederson, Ruben Guerreiro, Michael Valgren and many, many more. João talks about crashing into ambulances, supporting equality and upsetting Marc Madiot!  Plus find out which rider has absolutely buried themselves for the cause as Bobby and Jens dish out their #shutuplegs rider of the week! Don't forget to nominate yours for next week by using the hashtag #shutuplegs on Twitter or Instagram. Bobby and Jens is a VeloNews production in association with Shocked Giraffe. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Kirk Warner.

Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt sit down with sprinting sensation Marcel Kittel for his first English language interview in two years. Sit down for an enlightening conversation as Marcel talks about earning the rainbow bands as a time trialist in the junior ranks, dominating sprints in a time trialist, surviving the mammoth mountains of the Grand Tours and finding peace in retirement - amongst many other things! Plus find out which rider has absolutely buried themselves for the cause as Bobby and Jens dish out their #shutuplegs rider of the week! Don't forget to nominate yours for next week by using the hashtag #shutuplegs on Twitter or Instagram Bobby and Jens is a VeloNews production in association with Shocked Giraffe. This episode was produced by Mark Payne and edited by Kirk Warner. To advertise on the podcast email [email protected]

Bobby Julich and Jens Voigt roll down the ramp for this prologue episode! While the boys will be spending the rest of the season talking to cycling's stars, this time it'll just be Bobby and Jens chatting about the sport they love and their relationship. In the roadbook for this episode - banning the super tuck, disc brakes and why Jens is never on time for breakfast! Remember to subscribe to never miss an episode! This episode was edited by Kirk Warner. The producer was Mark Payne on behalf of VeloNews and Shocked Giraffe.

One day. Five hundred kilometers ? inside. And one cause - World Bicycle Relief. On this special episode of Put Your Socks On, Bobby and Gus check in with Kieran Ronan, a longtime Nike executive and cyclist who is preparing to ride 500km ? 310 miles ? on December 30 as a fundraiser for World Bicycle Relief. There are the numbers, and then there are the reasons behind the ride. PYSO digs into both. "It's just really an interesting way how somebody of my age has had to adapt, and how the virtual world on social media can actually do good," Ronan says. "And that's that's the big takeaway that I've had in a sense of community with a love of cycling, that can be transported across the globe and bring more people along." If you are interested in supporting or even joining Ronan for part or all of his Zwift ride, you can read more here:https://www.velonews.com/culture/the-grind-up-for-a-challenge-try-500km-on-december-30/

At the 2006 UCI world championships in Austria, a young Chris Froome walked into the manager's briefing meeting, sopping wet in his cycling kit. He was told he wasn't welcome - the meeting was for managers only. He said he was the manager, and he plopped himself down. And in fact he was. He was Kenya's sole representative in Austria. Earlier that year, Froome had impersonated the Kenya cycling federation president in email to enter himself into the races. There was no one else to support him. He had flown, alone with his time trial and road bikes, to Europe for the first time. He was figuring it out. Two days later, he started the U23 time trial and, just as he was getting underway, collided with a race official on course. Fast forward to today, and Froome of course has won seven grand tours and multiple Olympic and world championship medals. The young man from Kenya found a way. On this episode of Put Your Socks On, Froome checks in from California, where he is training four day a week at the Red Bull Performance Center. Froome talks about what is was like growing up in Africa, the obstacles he faced in breaking into a European sport, and his love for racing.

The Lugano Charter, constructed in 1996, formed the UCI's basis for regulation of bike technology with a noble ideal: the rider, not his or her access to technology, should determine who wins a bike race. The devil, as always, is in the details. Now, Michael "Mick" Rogers, a three-time world time trial champion, is tasked with guiding the regulation of bicycle equipment and clothing as innovation manager at the UCI. Rogers got his start in big-time racing with Mapei in 2000. He proceeded to have a successful career with Quick-Step, T-Mobile, Team Sky and Saxo-Tinkoff before retiring in 2016. In addition to having world-class physiology, Rogers was also fascinated with the physics and mathematics at play in bike racing, whether that was in the mechanics of a long sprint leadout train, or in the interconnected variables of a fast time trial position. At T-Mobile, which became HTC, Rogers said "we were one of the the teams to really master the leadout train. If we go back into the mid ?90s with [Marco] Cipollini and Saeco, they revolutionized the leadout train. At HTC, we took that that one step further, we started to understand some of the mathematics. We started to understand that when we were riding on the front, with two or three kilometers to go, we're at 60 plus K an hour ? the amount of energy that the riders behind us would would need to come up beside Mark Cavendish was going to have a massive effect on the actual sprint." Rogers' real-world studying later included time racing at Team Sky, a team famous for its analysis and methodical racing tactics. Rogers talks about how the team could be so effective when riding in coordination. "It just kind of came down to, we knew what we were good at as riders," Rogers said of being able to reel in breakaways and attacking riders with confidence. "Simple math ? when we were riding at our threshold, the power values and very high power to weight ratios. We knew that anyone riding out over that threshold, to be able to open up a large enough gap, the amount of energy required to put in is almost for most people unbearable. When you're attacking on some of these climbs, you might have to ride at 600 650 watts for for 30 to 40 seconds. And there's only a handful of guys that can withstand that kind of intensity for anything longer than a minute. So it's simple math, they're going to come back." Now at the UCI, Rogers and his coworkers are tasked with keeping up to speed with a sport that is changing rapidly. "We are aware that cycling must progress. There must be evolution," Rogers said. How that looks, and how a level playing field can be enforces among teams and nations with varying levels of financial ability, will be an ongoing challenge. Tune in to this episode of Put Your Socks On to hear Rogers' thoughts on the challenges and the excitement of regulating bike racing heading into a new world of cycling.