
In this conversation, Brendan Rhim shares his journey as a cyclist, discussing his experiences in road racing, track cycling, and the evolving landscape of U.S. cycling. He reflects on his early successes, the...


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Hosted by Rob Kelly · sports · EN
Life lived one corner at a time.On Instagram @criteriumnation
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Signup to Generate a PitchCriterium Nation is hosted by Rob Kelly. The show has published 100 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Winning Solo with Brendan Rhim of Project Echelon" (25 March 2026, 55 minutes), "Get Busy Living featuring Dr. Andrea Cyr" (11 March 2026, 67 minutes), and "On the Media Featuring Caley Fretz" (4 March 2026, 67 minutes).
Criterium Nation publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 68 minutes across 100 episodes.
Booking probability for Criterium Nation is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Criterium Nation requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Criterium Nation's contact route on record: verified email.
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In this conversation, Brendan Rhim shares his journey as a cyclist, discussing his experiences in road racing, track cycling, and the evolving landscape of U.S. cycling. He reflects on his early successes, the...

Episode #154
<p>In this conversation, Dr. Andrea Cyr shares her journey from growing up in rural Maine to becoming a professional cyclist and a medical doctor. She discusses the impact of personal tragedy on her life and career, her...

Episode #153
<p>In this conversation, Rob Kelly interviews Caley Fretz, co-founder and editor-in-chief of the Escape Collective, discussing the current state and future of cycling media. They explore the unique membership model of...

Episode #152
<p>In this conversation, Robert Kelly and Daniel Holloway discuss various aspects of cycling, including personal experiences, the transition to a non-alcoholic lifestyle, and the dynamics of criterium racing. They delve...

<p>In this conversation, Rob Kelly and Adam Mills discuss the multifaceted aspects of safety in cycling, particularly in criterium racing. They explore the physiological impacts of race neutralization, the...

<p>In this conversation, Aline, a Swiss cyclist, shares her journey from Switzerland to racing in the U.S. She discusses her experiences in criterium racing, the importance of community, and her reflections on the...

Episode #149
<p>In this conversation, Erica Carney shares her journey as a competitive cyclist and the impact of motherhood on her identity and racing career. She discusses the challenges women face in cycling, especially after...

Episode #148
<p>We've paid for the hosting, and done the miles with the riders, so we might as well go all in; but this time we are not taking half answers. We are raising our game as a show, and expect the same out of the riders...

Episode #147
<p>In this conversation, Robert Kelly and Zach Gregg delve into the intricacies of aerodynamics in mass start bike racing, discussing how it impacts performance, the importance of bike fit, and the role of strength...

Episode #146
<p>Two national champions, best friends, and teammates-- Lucas Bourgoyne and Luke Fetzer. However, where do they fit in our story, are they the heroes or villians, or maybe they are the bad good guys? Let's find out...

<p>Katherine Sarkisov of CCB/Levine Law Group is a rising talent in women's bike racing. She's not new on the scene because she literally grew up riding and racing her bike; but she's definitely made some big steps and...

Criterium Nation
<p>Canadian Sidney Swierenga is having a season most racers can only dream of. At 17 years old she became the youngest rider to podium the GC with second overall at the Redlands Bicycle Classic and then repeated the...

<p>Lights, Live stream, action. We are back. Criterium racing is back. It is time to get 2025 started in a huge way. For the first time ever we brought competitors together to talk about how the race happened. Ok, when...

<p>From the top of one of the tallest points in Arizona we join our hero, Tyler Stites, as he prepares to set out on a new journey across the ocean to a fulltime spot in the European peloton. For the last 3 seasons...

Episode #141
<p>Alexis Magner 100% stands on her own when it comes to accomplishments. With a win at Acht van Westerveld, second at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Ronde van Drenthe in 2018; along with third at Dwars der Vlaanderen in...

Episode #140
<p>Seventy-five minutes of laughter, levity, cowboy hats, and some hot takes. It's Lucas Bourgoyne and he's 100% worth all of your time. </p> <p >This week we are brought to you by the Hammerhead Karoo. Visit right now...

Episode #138
<p>We are taking a step back in time to the original days of this podcast. Back in the heady days of 2018 and 2019, a team known as Elevate-KHS dominated the scene. Many of our guests, and even one host, came through...

Episode #138
<p>A discussion months in the making-- have we reached peak crit? The data has been compiled and the takes are all hot. It's time to give you the thesis and then let Allan Schroeder and Logan Jones Wilkins back it all...

Episode #137
<p>One of our favorite Women's World Tour pros, and a true Canadian national treasure is back in the studio and ready to talk the Olympics, a full road and track season, and push-ups. So join Maggie Coles Lyster and...

Episode #136
<p>Interview a classics PhD and another guest studying to get her PhD and you come up with intelligent titles with multi-tiers and meanings. The women of Work Hard Be Humble have risen, and turned what could have been...
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