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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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?