Show Notes
Sam Shaw joins us this week to discuss his incredible ride from Auckland to Wellington on Monday where he shattered the fastest known time record by over an hour! Its a deep dive into why, how, who and what went into making this a reality, plus an extra deep dive into the technique of not having to get off your bike for a toilet stop.
We also finally get around to delivering the OTB listener awards for 2026, as voted by you guys!
Thats us for 2026 and what a year its been, thanks to everyone who has given it a listen, we'll be back for more in 2026!
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