Ride With Me - The ASMR Cycling Podcast

Ride 11 - Descending Turó de L'Home

Join me in this exhilarating episode of RIDE WITH ME, the ASMR cycling podcast, as we venture into the heart of Montseny, Catalonia's picturesque massif boasting the highest peaks south of the Pyrenees. Brace yourself for a 30-kilometer epic descent from the towering Turó de L'Home at 1700m down to the charming city of Sant Celoni at 200m elevation. This cycling odyssey promises tight switchbacks, breathtaking vistas, and a journey through the natural wonders that define Montseny. Immerse yourself in the sensory experience, don your headphones, and come RIDE WITH ME through this awe-inspiring adventure.Equipment used:Winspace G2 frameNEWMEN Road Fade hubs laced to carbon rims and Continental 5000 STR.Mullet SRAM RIVAL AXS group set with GX AXS DerailleurActivity:https://www.strava.com/activities/9345872523Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ride-with-me/exclusive-content

Ride 10 - La Vuelta

The first stage of the 2023 La Vuelta was a controversial one. The Team Time Trial was planned to take place at the end of the day so that the 40 degree summer heat of Spain wouldn't be so strong. While for weeks Barcelona enjoyed perfect sunny days that only went down after nine o clock, as luck would have, this opening stage coincided with the first storm in months. Soon, what was an enjoyable end of the evening opening stage became a soaking wet, dark stage with little illumination and thunders reverberating all around. Cyclists were falling down on the curves as if they were on a slip'n'slide.This episode was recorded at ground level at the inside of the last curve before the ending line. Riders passed by flying at over 50 km/h within centimeters of the recorder. Although it's hard to replicate, I believe the energy of being there was at least a little captured through sound , thunder, rain, helicopters, police cars, motorcycles, the audience roaring in support and banging their hands on the protection barriers to give the soaking wet, and many times injured riders, their last push before the line.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ride-with-me/exclusive-content

RIDE 9 - Kenda Open Cup

The Kenda Open Cup brands itself as being an authentic MTB race that mixes in insane gradients through dirt and rocky climbs together with single tracks and some more technical descents. The races are held in different locations throughout the south of Minas Gerais and is a great way to see some of the most beautiful scenery in Brazil. This episode was recorded in the 2nd stage of the Kenda Open Cup. The route went through the mountains, farms and roads of the city of Bueno Brandão. And a special mention here to going through the valley of crystals which offered up to almost 30% gradient climbs but rewarded everyone who endured it with stunning views of the surrounding countryside.This year a Gravel category was included although the route was the same as the MTB riders which is what was recorded for this episode. So there will be a lot of shaking and noises in the sound as there was a lot of rocky descents that kinda required a suspension. But where is the fun in that?!Equipment used:Winspace G2 frameNEWMEN Evolution SL X.R.25 wheels with Chaoyang 700x50 tiresMullet SRAM RIVAL AXS groupset with GX AXS DerraiullerActivity:https://www.strava.com/activities/9113677690Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ride-with-me/exclusive-content

RIDE 8 - Quilombo

Quilombo is the name of the settlements that escaped slaves founded throughout Brazil mostly during the 17th to the 19th century. We start at the city of Indaiatuba and we'll cycle through roads and dirt paths towards Itupeva. Our objective for the ride is to visit the former Quilombo that was created 200 years ago by the escaped slaves of the many farms from the region. The location was chosen because it was upstream of the Jundiaí river and also for the abundance of fruits in the flora. Today, the main building has been reconverted into a place to stop, take in the views while you grab a drink and some local food.Equipment used:Winspace G2 frameNEWMEN Evolution SL X.R.25 wheels with Tufo Thundero 700x44 tiresMullet SRAM RIVAL AXS groupset with GX AXS DerraiullerActivity:https://www.strava.com/activities/9071363973Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ride-with-me/exclusive-content

RIDE 7 - Zeferino Vaz

The road Zeferino Vaz starts at the city of Campinas, in the state of São Paulo Brazil. Good tarmac and wide shoulders made it into a big playground for cyclists at the 7 cities that this road connects. Named after the founder of the University of Campinas (one of the most important in South America), in its 80km of extension Zeferino Vaz brings hundreds of cyclists that use the road everyday to commute and train with their road, mountain and time trial bikes. With it's booming popularity, over the weekend it's common to see pelotons of sometimes up to 50 cyclists speeding by its rolling hills. A local favorite is stopping at some of the many places at the side of the road that offer all you can drink freshly squeezed orange juice.Equipment used:S-Works Aethos FrameNEWMEN Road Fade hubs laced to carbon rims and Continental 5000 STR.Mix between Sram Rival and Red AXS groupset 2xActivity:https://www.strava.com/activities/9059623194Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/ride-with-me/exclusive-content