➡️ ICYMI: Last week, we shared a brief Q&A with Breck Epic race director Mike McCormack about the ins and outs of race promotion. This week’s special edition includes the full podcast episode, which was just released on the Everyday Cyclists Chats feed.
The interview dives deep into Mike’s path into the sport and race promotion, his views on the current state of mountain biking and its future, and more. He also revealed some exciting new additions to the race for 2023. 👀
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The show goes beyond the well-tracked realm of pro racing shows to share the relatable stories of real people in the cycling community that make it such a special space to be in. These include local racers, shop owners, race promoters, bike commuters, advocates, and more. One of the special things about cycling is meeting new people. There are so many amazing community members with cool stories, but few people really have heard these shared. Long rides with new friends can be a sort of podcast where riders hear others’ stories. Everyday Cyclist Chats takes these conversations and converts them into a form that everyone can access.
As the NUE Series Director, I’ve had the pleasure to work with Mike the year he directed the NUE Bailey Hundo. I appreciated your podcast and hearing Mikes take on race directing, sharing funny moments, stressful moments, and his view of what it’s like to be a successful race director. After 20+ years as an RD myself, I could really relate to Mike and we share the same joy that comes from seeing so many happy racers that makes all the hard work and stress of event management worthwhile and rewarding. Ride On Mike! 👊🏁