Jenny may be on the injured reserve list this week, hence her celebrity sunglasses, but her and Beth still have a great episode for you. Join them as they sit down with Eric Stein, Indiana University alumni and cycling enthusiast, to talk about his adventures on a bike.

This episode covers everything from Eric's challenging ride up Mount Mitchell in North Carolina to the legendary Charlotte charity ride, 24 Hours of Booty. Eric covers his most beautiful rides in Europe and Wyoming, group ride etiquette and safety, the difference between road and mountain biking, and the IU Little Five Hundred.

Takeaways

• Cycling as a form of freedom and enjoyment

• The physical and mental challenges of cycling and endurance sports

• Most memorable cycling adventures

• The 24 Hours of Booty charity event and its impact

• Biking mishaps, safety, and group ride dynamics

• The history of the Little Five Hundred race at IU

Chapters:

1. [0:06] Introduction / Jenny's Injured Reserve List

2. [2:12] IU Fan Culture and Football Fandom

3. [9:01] Eric's Cycling Journey

4. [15:50] Duathlons and Training Insights

5. [19:28] Mount Mitchell Challenge

6. [23:50] Memorable Rides and Adventures

7. [26:48] Road vs. Mountain Biking

8. [31:05] The 24 Hours of Booty Event

9. [40:09] Group Riding Etiquette

10. [50:57] Closing Thoughts and Farewell