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Filmmaker and ex-pro cyclist Angus Morton joins us to talk about making cycling films, working with his brother Lachlan, and how storytelling shapes the sport. This one getts pretty nerdy, so buckle up. Oh, and we also talk about dry-scooping baking soda.

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Instagram (@thatisgus) https://www.instagram.com/thatisgus/

Instagram (@hereorthereabouts) https://www.instagram.com/hereorthereabouts/

YouTube (@Thereabouts) https://www.youtube.com/@Thereabouts

Website https://www.thereabouts.co/

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00:00 Intro and show setup

10:39 Angus's creative approach

21:18 Identity and personal transformation

31:57 Comfort with change and process

42:36 Working with cycling brands

53:14 Nonlinear storytelling insights

1:03:53 Using emotion in narrative

1:11:50 Listener Question: Dry Scooping Baking Soda?

1:23:33 Listener Question: How do you stay true to yourself when working with large brands?

1:32:02 Listener Question: How to deal with stressful projects?

1:44:03 Listener Question: How do you manage client deliverables?

1:52:08 Should new creators start with short-form content?

2:07:19 Putting content into the world and taking feedback

He's one of the few Bike-niche YouTubers qualified to design experiments, and his data don't lie. Today we are joined by Nolan (The Bike Sauce). He teaches Mechanical Engineering by day at University, and rides gravel by night... or actually just whenever. We answer listener questions about the Specialized Future Shock and frame compliance and even learn a little about drone photography.

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Instagram (@thebikesauce) https://www.instagram.com/thebikesauce/

YouTube (@TheBikeSauce) https://www.youtube.com/thebikesauce

Strava (Nolan Tsuchiya) https://www.strava.com/athletes/9862563

Website https://www.thebikesauce.com

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Sandro (@bikecircles) https://www.instagram.com/bikecircles/

Trent (@trent.siggard) https://www.instagram.com/trent.siggard/

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00:00 Intro

01:33 How did you get into YouTube?

04:43 "Rules" that make a cyclist

06:12 Bike racing as a non-racer

07:38 Why do you ride bikes?

14:58 Dealing with burnout as a creator with a full-time job

19:01 Time for listener questions!

20:30 Listener Question: Should I move to Europe for University so I can ride bikes more?

27:37 Nolan's path to teaching Mechanical Engineering

31:19 The perils of teaching on YouTube

34:49 Listener Question: Should I remove my Specialized Future Shock?

43:29 Listener Question: Should I get a road bike or a fast gravel bike?

54:07 Should Content Creators get a drone?

1:01:44 Group rides or solo rides?

1:07:58 The Bike Sauce Hangout Ride

1:11:59 Listener Question: How do you measure frame compliance?

1:19:36 How Nolan designs his experiments

1:25:01 Cycling Court: Gravel Bike vs Mountain Bike

Luke and Rachel might be the strongest cycling couple in LA. Despite being incredibly friendly and unassuming, they strike fear into all who see them on a group ride. I'm a big fan.

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Instagram (@rachel_lauren1) https://www.instagram.com/rachel_lauren1/

YouTube (@chin_cam) https://www.youtube.com/@chin_cam

Strava (Luke) https://www.strava.com/athletes/54942606

Strava (Rachel) https://www.strava.com/athletes/23825481

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00:00 Intro

00:42 Nerdy camera stuff

02:15 Introducing Luke and Rachel

03:14 Starting the hunt for KOM/QOMs

06:05 Zwift racing

15:50 Mitch vs Hambini

17:57 Listener Question: What's your favorite segment regardless of the result?

22:55 How many Strava Crowns do you have?

26:02 Is drafting okay when going for a QOM/KOM?

33:26 Listener Question: What was your most challenging QOM/KOM?

39:02 Mitch's worst trophy

40:09 Is it okay to wear club clothes without training at the club?

41:44 Aero or Lightweight bike?

45:20 What's your ideal segment length?

53:30 Are you going back to reclaim the crowns you lost?

59:05 Goals for the new year

1:03:32 Cycling Court: How do you Pronounce KOM/QOM?