Listen "This Couple is Taking All The Strava Crowns in LA"
Episode Synopsis
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.GUEST LINKSInstagram (@luke_palter) https://www.instagram.com/luke_palter/Instagram (@rachel_lauren1) https://www.instagram.com/rachel_lauren1/YouTube (@chin_cam) https://www.youtube.com/@chin_camStrava (Luke) https://www.strava.com/athletes/54942606Strava (Rachel) https://www.strava.com/athletes/23825481Got a question? Follow the podcast’s Instagram stories to call in: https://www.instagram.com/howtodropyourfriends/00:00 Intro00:42 Nerdy camera stuff02:15 Introducing Luke and Rachel03:14 Starting the hunt for KOM/QOMs06:05 Zwift racing15:50 Mitch vs Hambini17:57 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 trophy40:09 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 year1:03:32 Cycling Court: How do you Pronounce KOM/QOM?
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