Bonk Bros

What’s up party people. Check out this week’s episode of the Bonk Bros. 

 

Find us on the socials:

Adam Saban - IG - @adamsaban6

Dylan Johnson - IG - @dylanjawnson

Drew Dillman - IG - @raddaddizzle

Scott McGill - IG - @scottmcgilljr

Tyler Cloutier - IG - @tylerclouti

 

Dylan Johnson YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DylanJohnsonCycling 

Drew Dillman YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DrewDillmanChannel 

 

Wanna help the Bros keep the lights on and the mics plugged in? Check out all the ways you can support our bike-banter podcasting below. (See the most recent video upload for most up-to-date codes & deals)

 

PATREON:

Drop a hundo in the tip jar.

https://www.patreon.com/patreon_bonkbros 

 

MERCH:

T-SHIRTS ARE HERE! Get your Bonk Bros swag below.

https://bb5a73-20.myshopify.com

 

IGNITION:

Hire a coach. Get faster. It’s that simple.

$100.00 Off Your First Month with Code: NOBONK100

https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/

 

FOR UPDATED DISCOUNT CODES CHECK MY LATEST VIDEO.

 

SILCA:

Waxing your chains or melting queso dip. Either way, you need a Crockpotanator 4000.

10% Code: bonkbrosaug

Silca (10% discount code: “bonkbrosseptember25”): https://silca.cc/?utm_source=Bonk+Bros&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=stripchip&utm_id=Bonk+Bros+Podcast

 

 

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MATCHBOX PODCAST:

Check out our more serious training focused podcast. 

https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/podcast 

 

 

SCARBOROUGH BICYCLE ACCIDENT LAW

Scarborough Bicycle Accident Law is with you on every ride, when you're at your peak, or when you're in recovery, and we fight to get our clients results. We want you back on your bike and back in your prime.

https://www.bicycleaccidentlaw.com

 

Just Mention Bonk Bros

 

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The Latest on Cycling Controversies, Race Strategies, and Broader Racing Insights Join us as we discuss hot topics from the Tour de France Femme bras controversies to innovative race formats, and even delve into the significance of data sharing in professional cycling. Whether you're a casual fan or a seasoned racer, this episode is packed with insights on racing tactics, equipment choices, and behind-the-scenes debates that shape the sport. In this episode: The controversy around bra checks at Tour de France Femme and what it suggests about race regulations and personal space The idea of standardizing bra sizes or eliminating time trials to reduce controversy and improve fairness The potential for race format innovation, including uphill time trials and alternative race structures The strategic use of equipment in pro cycling, including bike and wheel choices and the impact of aerodynamic modifications The debate on the significance of rotational weight and tire size in mountain biking and gravel riding The influence of data sharing, live metrics, and athlete tracking on the spectating experience and transparency The cultural aspects of race buckles and how they symbolize achievement in ultra-distance events Recent race stories from gravel and mountain bike racing, including crashes and team dynamics

What’s up party people. Check out this week’s episode of the Bonk Bros. 

 

Find us on the socials:

Adam Saban - IG - @adamsaban6

Dylan Johnson - IG - @dylanjawnson

Drew Dillman - IG - @raddaddizzle

Scott McGill - IG - @scottmcgilljr

Tyler Cloutier - IG - @tylerclouti

 

Dylan Johnson YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DylanJohnsonCycling 

Drew Dillman YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DrewDillmanChannel 

 

Wanna help the Bros keep the lights on and the mics plugged in? Check out all the ways you can support our bike-banter podcasting below. (See the most recent video upload for most up-to-date codes & deals)

 

PATREON:

Drop a hundo in the tip jar.

https://www.patreon.com/patreon_bonkbros 

 

MERCH:

T-SHIRTS ARE HERE! Get your Bonk Bros swag below.

https://bb5a73-20.myshopify.com

 

IGNITION:

Hire a coach. Get faster. It’s that simple.

$100.00 Off Your First Month with Code: NOBONK100

https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/

 

FOR UPDATED DISCOUNT CODES CHECK MY LATEST VIDEO.

 

SILCA:

Waxing your chains or melting queso dip. Either way, you need a Crockpotanator 4000.

10% Code: bonkbrosaug

Silca (10% discount code: “bonkbrosseptember25”): https://silca.cc/?utm_source=Bonk+Bros&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=stripchip&utm_id=Bonk+Bros+Podcast

 

 

BIKE TIRES DIRECT:

Great prices for bicycle tires, components, and more.

10% Code: BONKBROS10

https://www.biketiresdirect.com/?utm_source=bonkbros&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=bonkbros2025

 

 

MATCHBOX PODCAST:

Check out our more serious training focused podcast. 

https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/podcast 

 

 

SCARBOROUGH BICYCLE ACCIDENT LAW

Scarborough Bicycle Accident Law is with you on every ride, when you're at your peak, or when you're in recovery, and we fight to get our clients results. We want you back on your bike and back in your prime.

https://www.bicycleaccidentlaw.com

 

Just Mention Bonk Bros

 

LISTENER QUESTION FORM:

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Did Tadej Pogačar gift away three Tour de France stage wins, and has the race become too predictable?

Dylan, Adam, Tyler, and Dizzle break down the biggest moments, questionable decisions, and missed opportunities from the Tour. The crew debates Pogačar’s race tactics, Jonas Vingegaard’s performance, the confusing battle for the polka-dot jersey, and whether freezing the GC times took all the excitement out of the final stage.

They also discuss how course design influences racing, why cycling fans want more aggressive and unpredictable stages, and whether the Tour’s traditional ceremonial finish needs a serious overhaul.

Before diving into the Tour, the guys get deep into cycling’s other favorite source of controversy: chain lube. They compare wax and drip lubes, discuss Silca’s latest release, and debate how much efficiency riders can realistically gain from obsessing over their drivetrains.

Plus, the episode includes race stories from Dust Bowl, mechanical disasters, upcoming Leadville and Core Four plans, women’s professional racing highlights, and another completely normal Bonk Bros conversation about doping tests, microdosing, and whether professional cycling can ever stay ahead of performance-enhancing drugs.

In This Episode

Silca’s new drip lube and drivetrain testing

Waxed chains versus traditional drip lubes

Dust Bowl race strategy and course conditions

Race-day mechanical problems and lessons learned

Doping tests, biological passports, and microdosing theories

Women’s professional race highlights

Leadville and Core Four predictions

Tadej Pogačar’s missed stage opportunities

Jonas Vingegaard and the Tour’s biggest turning points

Why the polka-dot jersey remains so confusing

How freezing GC times affected the final stage

Whether the Tour de France finale should become a real race

What’s up party people. Check out this week’s episode of the Bonk Bros. 

 

Find us on the socials:

Adam Saban - IG - @adamsaban6

Dylan Johnson - IG - @dylanjawnson

Drew Dillman - IG - @raddaddizzle

Scott McGill - IG - @scottmcgilljr

Tyler Cloutier - IG - @tylerclouti

 

Dylan Johnson YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DylanJohnsonCycling 

Drew Dillman YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DrewDillmanChannel 

 

Wanna help the Bros keep the lights on and the mics plugged in? Check out all the ways you can support our bike-banter podcasting below. (See the most recent video upload for most up-to-date codes & deals)

 

PATREON:

Drop a hundo in the tip jar.

https://www.patreon.com/patreon_bonkbros 

 

MERCH:

T-SHIRTS ARE HERE! Get your Bonk Bros swag below.

https://bb5a73-20.myshopify.com

 

IGNITION:

Hire a coach. Get faster. It’s that simple.

$100.00 Off Your First Month with Code: NOBONK100

https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/

 

FOR UPDATED DISCOUNT CODES CHECK MY LATEST VIDEO.

 

SILCA:

Waxing your chains or melting queso dip. Either way, you need a Crockpotanator 4000.

10% Code: bonkbrosjul

Silca (10% discount code: “bonkbrosseptember25”): https://silca.cc/?utm_source=Bonk+Bros&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=stripchip&utm_id=Bonk+Bros+Podcast

 

 

BIKE TIRES DIRECT:

Great prices for bicycle tires, components, and more.

10% Code: BONKBROS10

https://www.biketiresdirect.com/?utm_source=bonkbros&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=bonkbros2025

 

 

MATCHBOX PODCAST:

Check out our more serious training focused podcast. 

https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/podcast 

 

 

SCARBOROUGH BICYCLE ACCIDENT LAW

Scarborough Bicycle Accident Law is with you on every ride, when you're at your peak, or when you're in recovery, and we fight to get our clients results. We want you back on your bike and back in your prime.

https://www.bicycleaccidentlaw.com

 

Just Mention Bonk Bros

 

LISTENER QUESTION FORM:

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In this episode, the crew kicks things off with fishing stories, bike-shop banter, and a debate about whether fishing rods, bike parts, and outdoor gear all belong in the same “expensive hobbies” universe. The conversation quickly turns into a hilarious gear rabbit hole, including Shimano vs. SRAM, Shields vs. Dick’s Sporting Goods, and the chaos of trying to reason through modern fishing tackle.The second half leans deep into cycling, starting with Tyler’s experience riding a massive 32-inch-wheel mountain bike and what it feels like to ride a bike that’s the wrong size, the wrong material, and maybe the wrong idea altogether. From there, the group dives into the Tour de France, Jonas Vingegaard’s crash, Remco’s consistency, and whether the race got more exciting after Jonas went out.A big topic of the episode is anti-doping and testing in cycling, including the debate over middle-of-the-night testing, biological passports, microdosing, and whether surprise tests are a fair way to protect the sport’s credibility. The crew also explores why cycling gets singled out compared with other sports, and how much of elite performance comes down to talent, fatigue management, grit, and sacrifice.They wrap with listener questions about mountain bike tires and tire plugs, plus advice for junior racers trying to make it in road cycling. Scott shares what it was like racing as a junior, why racing more often can matter, and why the jump from junior to elite is so hard for many talented riders.

Topics covered:

Fishing, bike parts, and outdoor gear

SRAM vs. Shimano

32-inch mountain bikes and bike fit

Tour de France GC discussion

Jonas Vingegaard crash and race implications

Anti-doping, testing, and biological passports

Talent vs. grit vs. fatigue management

Mountain bike tire choices and tire plugs

Advice for junior racers and the road to elite cycling

What’s up party people. Check out this week’s episode of the Bonk Bros. 

 

Find us on the socials:

Adam Saban - IG - @adamsaban6

Dylan Johnson - IG - @dylanjawnson

Drew Dillman - IG - @raddaddizzle

Scott McGill - IG - @scottmcgilljr

Tyler Cloutier - IG - @tylerclouti

 

Dylan Johnson YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DylanJohnsonCycling 

Drew Dillman YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DrewDillmanChannel 

 

Wanna help the Bros keep the lights on and the mics plugged in? Check out all the ways you can support our bike-banter podcasting below. (See the most recent video upload for most up-to-date codes & deals)

 

PATREON:

Drop a hundo in the tip jar.

https://www.patreon.com/patreon_bonkbros 

 

MERCH:

T-SHIRTS ARE HERE! Get your Bonk Bros swag below.

https://bb5a73-20.myshopify.com

 

IGNITION:

Hire a coach. Get faster. It’s that simple.

$100.00 Off Your First Month with Code: NOBONK100

https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/

 

FOR UPDATED DISCOUNT CODES CHECK MY LATEST VIDEO.

 

SILCA:

Waxing your chains or melting queso dip. Either way, you need a Crockpotanator 4000.

10% Code: bonkbrosjul

Silca (10% discount code: “bonkbrosseptember25”): https://silca.cc/?utm_source=Bonk+Bros&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=stripchip&utm_id=Bonk+Bros+Podcast

 

 

BIKE TIRES DIRECT:

Great prices for bicycle tires, components, and more.

10% Code: BONKBROS10

https://www.biketiresdirect.com/?utm_source=bonkbros&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=bonkbros2025

 

 

MATCHBOX PODCAST:

Check out our more serious training focused podcast. 

https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/podcast 

 

 

SCARBOROUGH BICYCLE ACCIDENT LAW

Scarborough Bicycle Accident Law is with you on every ride, when you're at your peak, or when you're in recovery, and we fight to get our clients results. We want you back on your bike and back in your prime.

https://www.bicycleaccidentlaw.com

 

Just Mention Bonk Bros

 

LISTENER QUESTION FORM:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2390aqaGwF7CCpFjAnKYn42bEzIi4BYrDI9LrJpgjjVFeew/viewform?usp=sf_link 

 

NEW: BONK OR BALLIN WEBSITE

www.bonkorballin.com 

 

Join us as we dissect the latest in cycling, gear, and racing strategies, with insights from industry enthusiasts and experts. We explore topics from bike setups to race tactics, making it a must-listen for cycling fans. In this episode, we dive into cycling culture, the coolest riders, race strategies, and the influence of social media on cycling personalities. We also explore race course changes, bike setup tips, and humorous debates about cycling legends.

What’s up party people. Check out this week’s episode of the Bonk Bros. 

 

Find us on the socials:

Adam Saban - IG - @adamsaban6

Dylan Johnson - IG - @dylanjawnson

Drew Dillman - IG - @raddaddizzle

Scott McGill - IG - @scottmcgilljr

Tyler Cloutier - IG - @tylerclouti

 

Dylan Johnson YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DylanJohnsonCycling 

Drew Dillman YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DrewDillmanChannel 

 

Wanna help the Bros keep the lights on and the mics plugged in? Check out all the ways you can support our bike-banter podcasting below. (See the most recent video upload for most up-to-date codes & deals)

 

PATREON:

Drop a hundo in the tip jar.

https://www.patreon.com/patreon_bonkbros 

 

MERCH:

T-SHIRTS ARE HERE! Get your Bonk Bros swag below.

https://bb5a73-20.myshopify.com

 

IGNITION:

Hire a coach. Get faster. It’s that simple.

$100.00 Off Your First Month with Code: NOBONK100

https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/

 

FOR UPDATED DISCOUNT CODES CHECK MY LATEST VIDEO.

 

SILCA:

Waxing your chains or melting queso dip. Either way, you need a Crockpotanator 4000.

10% Code: bonkbrosjul

Silca (10% discount code: “bonkbrosseptember25”): https://silca.cc/?utm_source=Bonk+Bros&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=stripchip&utm_id=Bonk+Bros+Podcast

 

 

BIKE TIRES DIRECT:

Great prices for bicycle tires, components, and more.

10% Code: BONKBROS10

https://www.biketiresdirect.com/?utm_source=bonkbros&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=bonkbros2025

 

 

MATCHBOX PODCAST:

Check out our more serious training focused podcast. 

https://www.ignitioncoachco.com/podcast 

 

 

SCARBOROUGH BICYCLE ACCIDENT LAW

Scarborough Bicycle Accident Law is with you on every ride, when you're at your peak, or when you're in recovery, and we fight to get our clients results. We want you back on your bike and back in your prime.

https://www.bicycleaccidentlaw.com

 

Just Mention Bonk Bros

 

LISTENER QUESTION FORM:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2390aqaGwF7CCpFjAnKYn42bEzIi4BYrDI9LrJpgjjVFeew/viewform?usp=sf_link 

 

NEW: BONK OR BALLIN WEBSITE

www.bonkorballin.com 

 

Join us as we dive into the latest in mountain biking, race strategies, gear choices, and the upcoming Leadville race. We share insights, personal experiences, and listener questions to help you optimize your race prep and riding skills. In this episode, we dive into the latest in cycling, including Tour de France insights, race strategies, and gear discussions. We also explore the personalities of top cyclists and the nuances of racing at altitude, providing valuable tips for enthusiasts and racers alike.