Ep 135: 9 Costly Bike Mistakes Most Cyclists Make + Ultra Race Cheating ft. Bike Mechanic Nic

The Wild Ones Cycling Podcast · Jun 11, 2026 · 1h 5m

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00:00 Tacx indoor training [ad]

00:55 allergies + Thibaut Pinot

06:29 cheating at the Trans Balkan race

15:16 big rides and Nic’s Unpopular ‘Around the World’ Opinion

25:00 no more big screens

29:39 women’s Giro epic final

31:48 Nic tip 1: Don’t buy/setup your bike for one ride

34:58 Nic tip 2: there’s a right and wrong way to wash your bike

37:45 Nic tip 3: basic bike safety checks you should learn

47:09 Nic tip 4: your tyres don’t wear at the same rate

48:10 Nic tip 5: don’t bring your bike in filthy

49:04 Nic tip 6: creaking isn’t always your…