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Clipless in Canada

Carter Lewis

Canada's premier cycling podcast and recipient of 2025 Spotify Wrapped Rising Star, Fan Fave, and Marathon Show awards. Carter Lewis, and his many guests work to alter what cycling looks like in the public eye, how athletes get to the world stage and stay there, as well as how insane this sport really is, from the grassroots of racing, right to the professional ranks. Real stories, real people, real impact. This is cycling with a very different perspective.

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Email us at:cliplessincanada@gmail.com
Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1404973

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  • S1 · E53
    September 18 · 1 hr 5 min

    Lewis Askey: Switch On, Switch Off and NSN Cycling Team as Family

    Lewis Askey is one of cycling's top young talents with a plethora of results to his name. For many athletes a podium can symbolize the work, effort and resources that went into that event and is something to be seriously happy with. A podium is not a win, especially when trying to be the best around. Lewis Askey thinks along those lines! With a serious, yet carefree manner, Lewis brings a wealth of talent and personality to NSN Cycling Team and compliments a very strong Classics squad, while still being able to ride with the best in stage racing. From racing the club scene in the UK to the FDJ ecosystem and now NSN, Lewis grew up in the peak Wiggins cycling era and is one of Great Britain's coolest riders. We chat about building his career and finding his footing as a rider and person. Lewis also shares his thoughts on the importance of balancing cycling with other interests in life, the necessity of keeping cycling fun and enjoying what it has to offer, as well as how much the Wiggins boom truly impacted UK cycling and if the region needs a new landing spot for young British talent, as was seen in the Team Sky days. Follow Lewis on Instagram: @lewis_askey Follow Lewis on Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/11514904 Follow Clipless in Canada on Instagram: @cliplessincanada

  • S1 · E53
    September 11 · 1 hr 3 min

    Toms Skuijņš: Pro Cycling's Global Evolution

    Very few have been able to carve a length career such as the one Toms Skuijņš has had. As cycling gets younger, more intense and more dynamic, needs, demands and approaches to racing, training, nutrition and lifestyle are all needing to adapt. Toms joins the show to chat about his career and how such a global sport has changed in his more than a decade long career. Toms gives insight into how living, racing and training in the USA helped shape him as a ride and person, how North American cycling has a long way to go to bring bike racing to the mainstream, and why the loss of a strong North American racing calendar affects the entire season. We also talk about the Latvia cycling scene and its current state of affairs. Will global racing ever see a strong Latvia presence or is the climate, geography and demographic never going to be suited to cycling? Toms also shares his take on why athletes and teams need to place greater focus on academics. Cycling is dangerous, and placing no Plan B in the cards, can be terribly costly for a productive, fulfilling life post-career. We also learn of Toms dislike for e-racing and how he's really just a typical Canadian hockey fan at heart! Toms Instagram: @omashuuns Toms Strava: https://www.strava.com/pros/2413208?hl=fr-FR

  • S1 · E52
    August 21 · 1 hr 10 min

    Holly Henry: Modern Coaching for Modern Riders

    As the world changes, needs and desires also change. As athletes grow, develop and adjust to the necessary circumstances, coaching also needs to adjust. Holly Henry is one of Canada's coolest coaches and top personalities. Her focus on athlete-coach relationships, trust, and confidence in the process set her apart from the current "social media coach" problem as well as so many others in the profession. From triathlon to cycling, road racing to gravel, Holly has done it all, and can advise, coach and mentor riders to their absolute peak. We chat about how coaching demands have changed over time, how athletes access to infinite information can be a real problem, where North American riders need different coaching strengths to help them adapt to European racing, and why it's so important to place genuine connections into creating trust in the athlete-coach mentality. Follow Holly on Instagram @hollyn.henry Follow Holly Henry Coaching on Instagram @hollyhenrycoaching Holly Henry Coaching: https://hollyhenrycoaching.ca/ Follow Holly on Strava:https://www.strava.com/athletes/31381723?oq=hol Follow Carter on Strava:https://www.strava.com/athletes/75006188 Join the Clipless in Canada Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1404973

  • S1 · E51
    August 13 · 1 hr 20 min

    Sophie Sutton: Engineering Success in Cycling and Life

    Cycling is a hard sport. Being an elite rider, or even professional takes tremendous amounts of time, resources, and sacrifices. Not all of us want to go down that route, but rather prefer to ride within ourselves, be the best we can be in the circumstances we have now, and live a life beyond that bike as well. Sophie Sutton is not only a talented racer, but a very smart engineering student, and forward-thinking individual. Sophie brings a fun personality and diverse mindset to the Australian cycling scene and, but carries the seriousness of someone on a mission! We chat about what the national and local levels are like in Australia, how the World University Championships don't but should get a bigger following, why Australians face many of the same challenges North American riders take on, and how building a strong lifestyle, social life, and outlook for the future makes us not only better riders, but better people. Follow Sophie on Instagram: @sophieesutton Follow Sophie on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/27603571 Follow Carter on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/75006188 Join the Clipless in Canada Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1404973

  • S1 · E50
    July 24 · 1 hr 20 min

    Andy Lydic: Multi-Discipline Magic

    It's hard enough to be successful in one discipline in cycling, let alone two, and yet some athletes are able to do just that! Andy Lydic is one of America's top up-and-coming riders with success in road, gravel and mountain biking. While we races much more prominently in the former two these days, that doesn't lighten the load at all. From balancing privateer gravel roles to looked-after road racing dynamics, the logistics, management, and time allotment details are not simple. Andy joins the show to chat about balancing a multi-discipline schedule, if it's a viable structure for more athletes or if a select few can truly balance it and remain competitive, how the USAC is doing some things really well and other things not-so-well with athlete development, and why a $49.99 subscription fee is not helping bring new people into cycling! Andy's instagram: @Andy.lydic

  • June 28 · 1 hr 8 min

    Bas Tietema: A Rocket's Identity

    Bas Tietema and the Unibet Rose Rockets are two name synonymous with limit-pushing, fun-having, and big goals. The Rockets have captured fan attention are the world for their authenticity, relation to the public, and impact on cycling as a whole. Bas Tietema is the man behind the squad and one of the founders. Cycling has long been viewed as a conservative and tradition-based but yet we have progressed so far in the sport in terms of technology, tactics, training, and nutrition. It's time for the sports business model to see a shake-up! From concept to reality, what has the journey been like from those within? Is it actually beneficial to have more teams follow a "future-proof" branding style? What are the surprises for first-time team managers in building a squad? How much does budget, logistics, and staff management play into day-to-day operations? And is a stage win at the Giro truly a bigger marketing boost than multiple days in breakaways and in front of the peloton? Follow Bas Tietema on Instagram @bastietema Follow the Rockets on Instagram: @rocketscycling Join the Clipless in Canada Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/cliplessincanadapodcast

  • S1 · E46
    May 8 · 53 min

    Noemi Rüegg: A Platform for Change

    Noemi Rüegg has quickly becoming one of cycling’s fan favourites for her personality, charm, authenticity and genuine kindness, good-nature, and impact on the sport. Pair that with EF Education - Oatly’s growth to being the “fan’s team” and there is real room for impact, growth, and development for the sport. We chat about Noemi’s development in the sport and her move from running to cyclocross to road, and where her career has come from and what the future holds. Noemi gives some insight into the differences felt and seen in developing in a Dutch team versus one more international like EF Education - Oatly. We also look into why authenticity is so important for career and brand building, why relationships and maturity are invaluable because we never know which young athlete is watching and admiring, as well as the ability for teams, brands, and athletes, to do so much more through being truly good. All this and more on the episode!!

  • S1 · E46
    April 24 · 52 min

    Rudy Project Wingdream: Changing the Aero Helmet Game

    Released in May 2024, the Rudy Project Wingdream accelerated the idea of what an aero helmet could be. It changed the game for triathletes and cyclists all over the world, amateur and elite. The helmet is so fast, pros are going off-sponsor to race in it! "Oversized" lids are a big deal now and Rudy Project really pushed that agenda forward. But how? Why? And with what R&D, engineering, testing and real-life knowledge goes into creating something like this? We decided to find out! Mike Buenting; the Sports Marketing Manager for Rudy Project's North American division, Matt Hanson; pro triathlete and Rudy Project sponsored athlete, as well as Geoff Eaker; General Manager of A2 Wind Tunnel all join the show to give a deep dive into one of cycling's most exciting tech pieces. We chat about the development of the helmet, bringing wind tunnel testing and real-world riding together, the impact of pro athlete input in the final product, the growth of a brand through a product like this, and what it means to riders, teams, and Rudy Project as a whole. To stress, this is NOT a paid episode, nor am I, Carter Lewis, receiving any form of kickback, monetary or others. Cool cycling technology is what gets people into the sport and long-time athletes keep chasing goals. This episode is for all the tech nerds and marginal gain hunters! Rudy Project Wingdream: https://www.rudyprojectna.com/collections/rudy-project-aero-helmets/products/wingdream Mike Buenting Instagram: @buentingm Matt Hanson: @matthansontri Matt's coaching website: https://www.matthansontri.com/ Geoff Eaker/A2 Wind Tunnel: https://a2wt.com/ Instagram: @a2windtunnel

  • S1 · E45
    April 3 · 1 hr 11 min

    Ansel Smolund: Couch View and Cycling Media's New Generation

    Ansel Smolund and his Couchview creation are fast becoming one of cycling's premier media outlets. Bringing a new style, vibe, and personality, Ansel showcases what cycling can be if we imagine it in an updated fashion. From crazy edits on Instagram, to spontaneous interviews and volts on YouTube, Couchview challenges the norm, all in good, energetic ways. I, Carter Lewis, chat with Ansel about his vision for the brand, building it into what it is now and where it can go, how the merch game is massively important in today's world, and the need and desire for brands to reach audiences in new, exciting, differentiating ways. Ansel and this very show share a very similar vision for building the sport, growing bike racing worldwide, and enabling new riders to get into the sport. It's not about changing cycling, it's about altering the status quo to see change, push the sport in the right direction, and create something in the sport we can all be proud of. Follow Ansel on Instagram @ansel.smo Follow Couchview on Instagram @couchview.cc Shop Couchview merch at https://couchview.cc

  • S1 · E44
    March 31 · 1 hr 4 min

    Alex Volstad: Happiness Watts

    Being paid to race bikes is a privilege and something that very few of us will ever get the chance to say they did. But what is it like to make the Junior - WorldTour jump? How does one train for something they are yet to find out about? Is becoming pro "as seen on TV"? Young riders face these questions and many more on their potential path to the biggest races in the world. Alex Volstad raced a strong rookie 2025 season with EF Education - Oatly, and is set to make in impact in her sophomore season this year. We chat about her rookie year, the learning curve that is being a young rider in a well-developed peloton, and what she looks back on as areas to improve. At the end of the day, cycling is a sport, a game, and something to enjoy. Alex keeps the "happiness watts" high and the mental aspect of cycling at the forefront of what she does. She'll be racing her second Paris-Roubiax in her young career, so just imagine the success that could be coming down the road!

  • S1 · E43
    March 13 · 1 hr 31 min

    Peter Disera: Creating Impact for the Next Generation

    It's not about what you do, it's how you do it. Peter Disera embodies that mentality perfectly. From local level racer to Olympic Cross-Country Mountain Bike racing in Tokyo 2020, Peter has generated tremendous impact for himself and those around him in his professional journey. In his still fresh post-racing years, he's not stopped that impact as he works with 94 FORWARD to build up the next generation of mountain biking talent. We chat about his development and the less-than-straightforward route for young mountain bikers, where the difficulties arise for athletes in trying to turn pro and how we can help mitigate those problems, thereby helping participation numbers, local and national talent, and ultimately more international success. Peter also gives insight into the massive impact (there's that word again) of 94 FORWARD, a legacy fund for the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria, British Columbia. He talks on how it works to build the local talent, bring awareness and funding to athletes that otherwise struggle to get it, and why it will only continue to see success in the coming years.

  • S1 · E42
    February 6 · 1 hr 3 min

    Moritz Mauss: Junior to Pro and Racing with UAE Team Emirates

    The jump from Junior to Elite pro is a difficult one, a jump which most can't make. Then there are others that take it in their stride, adjust to the new demands and thrive under the lifestyle. Moritz Mauss is set to do just that. The young German joins UAE Team Emirates Gen Z for 2026, development team for UAE Team Emirates - XRG. Mortiz is packed with potential and is a fantastic person to go along with it. We chat about his development, adapting to the WorldTour level training and preparation, building his personal brand on social media, the behind-the-scenes work of the German Cycling Federation, and more. We've heard many cyclists come to the sport from soccer/football, speed-skating, and running, but is Moritz the first to go pro with a fencing background? I think so!! And what's it like racing and training with the team and athletes so many kids dream about? Turns out it's pretty cool! Follow Moritz on Instagram @mauss.moritz

  • S1 · E41
    January 30 · 1 hr 2 min

    Kenna Pfeiffer: Virginia's Blue Ridge - TWENTY28 and Not Taking Anything for Granted

    Kenna Pfeiffer is one of America's brightest young talents, and she's doing it in style! Riding with Virginia's Blue Ridge - TWENTY28, Kenna brings speed, tenacity, grit, and vibes to the 2026 calendar. We chat about her development in cycling, the switch from a very promising speed-skating career, building her social media platform, and her appreciation for what USAC has given her and so many other riders. Kenna gives some insight into the Virginia's Blue Ridge - TWENTY28 system, why they really are such a cool group, the success that comes from having good values, and why it's more of a family, rather than a team. Follow Kenna on Instagram @kenna.pfeiffer and Virginia's Blue Ridge - TWENTY28 @twenty28procycling

  • Dec 19, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min

    Elly Hoskin: Keeping Enduro Alive and Taking it "One More Year" at a Time

    Cycling is a sport, game and passion. If it becomes too serious, what's the point? Elly Hoskin, 2025 UCI Enduro World Champ, is keeping it light on her way to succeeding at the national and international level. Her personality, energy, and vibe are what make her a fan favourite and someone with a huge potential for the years to come. On this episode, we chat about developing the Enduro scene in Canada, and how we can translate that to international success, why Enduro is the "baby discipline" of gravity mountain biking, but yet the most relatable and enjoyable. We talk on how important it is to build the athlete-brand relationship, generating content and marketing for your partners, and where fans, media, and teams, can be better for the long-term success of the sport . Elly's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ellyhoskin Elly's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elly.hoskin

  • S1 · E37
    Dec 5, 2025 · 55 min

    Dylan Bibic: Endurance Track Cycling Growth and Balancing Road and Track Demands

    Dylan Bibic is one of the biggest young talents in track cycling. With a World Champs win, Track Champions League Endurance triumph and plenty of other huge results, Dylan has brought substantial success to Canadian bike racing. We chat about the need for an update to the equipment regulations in track, how impactful it is to have a great partner like Argon 18, why we can all put aside bike envy and take Dylan's advice to put it all aside and be the best you can be. Where does Cycling Canada and Canadian cycling enthusiasts need to look for growing track cycling, and how we can turn track into the next big Canadian Fall sport. But did you know Dylan changed up from baseball to cycling, because the former got boring? And is there a largely unknown reason for the Track Champions League collapse? Will we ever see something similar to the TCL come up again? Check out Dylan's 2026 season and cheer him on, both on the road and track! Dylan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dylanbibic/

  • S1 · E36
    Nov 21, 2025 · 48 min

    Nigel Ellsay: Coaching Canada's Future

    Behind every great racer, there are hundreds of others making it happen. Coaches are a major part of the framework and foundation needed for athletes and teams to thrive. Without strong coaching and meaningful athlete-coach relationships, few athletes could succeed. Nigel Ellsay, former pro and current National Team Road Coach, is a key player in Canadas development as a cycling nation. Nigel stops by to chat about the importance of building trust in the relationship, developing athletes into strong riders as well as good people, the behind-the-scenes to Magdeleine Vallières World Champs win, and what coaching in 2025 looks like. Nigel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nigelellsay/?hl=en

  • S1 · E35
    Nov 7, 2025 · 1 hr 13 min

    Jérémy Rubier: Le Grand Détour and What it Means to be Québécois

    Le Grand Détour is a story and documentary series, in the progress of being created by Jérémy Rubier, a Montréal based filmmaker and cyclist. Jérémy is a fantastic person, with a great plan for what can happen and what needs to be done to help, highlight, and showcase all Quebec has to offer. A link to the crowdfunding campaign is at the bottom of this description. If possible, please donate and help Mr. Rubier create the documentary and vlog series we've all been waiting for! I, Carter Lewis, sat down to chat with Jérémy to discuss the background and behind-the-scenes to a project such as this. We talk about what it means for someone to undertake a journey like this one, how it is approached and reacted to by local people, and the impact it has on himself, his culture, and more. What does the training look like? How much gear is he carrying? How important is it to get high quality shots, or is editing more important? We answer all this and more with some good laughs in there too. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jeremyrubier/videos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyrubier/?hl=en Website: https://www.jeremyrubier.com/ Crowdfunding Campaign: https://www.ulule.com/le-grand-detour/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaf8Zm3XDQhmpnnnyfpPXM_23NlDM9v9_qqGBGQ4enHUlctLdYlNQfw_ZYrL9g_aem_5sTX8Ek0FHkHvgO1u3ZDCg

  • S1 · E35
    Sep 5, 2025 · 1 hr 42 min

    Kevin Field: Nature vs. Nurture, Quality vs. Quantity

    Consider the choices in the title statement, which would you see Canadian cycling fitting into? Where do you see our national strategy sitting in order to get the best possible athlete results? Kevin Field is one of the most experienced and involved minds in Canadian bike racing. Having been a former Head of Performance Strategy at Cycling Canada, Co-founder of The Feed, professional UCI level Sports Director, Director of the Hamilton Foundation, Chair of the Board for Bridge the Gap...we could keep going...Needless to say, Kevin knows his stuff, and he wants to share it with you! Can Canadian riders truly be world beaters? What needs to change at a management level, grassroots level, and in-between to see our athletes be great? We chat about how the cycling public needs to change from a "quantity mindset" to a "quality mindset", where resources come from and how they need to be allocated better, and why it's so important to ensure riders get the support they need in all aspects of racing and life. Hamilton Foundation: http://2003foundation.org/ Bridge the Gap: https://grbridgethegap.com/ Kevin's Instagram: @7thgroove

  • S1 · E34
    Jul 25, 2025 · 1 hr 20 min

    Mike Smith, No. 22 & The Titanium Titans

    Titanium bikes are quickly becoming one of the hottest topics in cycling and it's easy to see why. Gorgeous lines, fantastic styling and insane ride quality. But good titanium bikes have a certain X-factor, that felling of utter happiness in a bike. No. 22 Bicycle Company delivers that in spades with their lineup. Today, we catch up with No. 22's co-founder and all-round good guy, Mike Smith. Stick around to find out the "origin" story of No. 22, how they've created such a fantastic product line, where the ideas come from, why craftsmanship is so key to success, and more. Is titanium the future? What makes titanium bikes so attractive, interesting, and intriguing to cyclists, new and old. Plus, get some insight into the incredible Reactor Aero and its immense attention-getting launch. No .22 Website: ttps://22bicycles.com/?srsltid=AfmBOor6RrJ4Yg1DpZTReYsDZ42lnf7X9iAuKsCDAaB8GvsLJn6RTUAH No. 22 Instagram: @22bikes

  • S1 · E33
    Jun 27, 2025 · 1 hr 25 min

    Jenaya Francis Part 2: Pro Thoughts

    Nutrition, training, contract decisions, life skills, and peloton dynamics are all some of the less glamorous but equally important parts to pro racing that those watching on the television may not understand. Jenaya Francis and I, Carter Lewis, chat about the background of what goes into pro cycling, why it's important to understand the basics before trying something new, as well as why we all need to develop real life skills before being a better rider. Jenaya's instagram: @jenayamfrancis

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