Hill Climbers

Hill Climbers started as a cycling podcast covering cycling-centric founders and has become a startup ecosystem for cyclists. We are founders, investors, execs and startup enthusiasts who are building companies together while supporting our underdog sport. Subscribe to our newsletter for a growing schedule of live events, rides and podcast drops. Wouldn't you rather be networking on a bike? Subscribe: https://www.hill-climbers.com/subscribe

Hill Climbers is a sports podcast hosted by Sam Huntington, with 35 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Sam Huntington hosts Hill Climbers, a sports show with 35 episodes published.

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  Episode #28

  Carlos Rogers and the Philadelphia Cycling Classic Breath Life into American Road Racing

  Aug 14, 20261h 6mS4

  Send us Fan Mail This show needs little introduction because of the sheer magnitude of what Carlos Rogers and his team at the Philly Classic are achieving - to be clear, that is bringing the greatest single day race in America back from the grave. This discussion hits home because I’m from Philly and spent 30 years of my life there, so the return of this road race to the calendar is a huge source of pride, especially because it is THE contemporary model for other American race promoters. Tune in for the story behind the modern day Philadelphia Cycling Classic, including how Carlos and his team signed on Amerigas, the flagship sponsor, and how he convinced no fewer than 8 world tour teams to sign on year one. This one is close to my heart, enjoy. Hill Climbers is more than just a podcast, it's a growing business network for cyclists. You can tap into our event by following our Linkedin and Instagram, and subscribing to our newsletter. www.hill-climbers.com Instagram Linkedin Theme Music: Summer Vibes by Rizik

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  SXSW Innovation Panel ft Lucas Bourgoyne (Crit Champ), Karl Pelletier (USA Cycling) and Devon Price (Kenetik)

  Jul 9, 20261h 12mS4

  Send us Fan Mail It's so gratifying to see a plan come together! Last year I began chatting with Bay Area VC Nate Williams about doing a SXSW event together around “Innovation,” the perfect panel buzzword. We asked the Hill Climbers network to produce a product company and an athlete that could speak with expertise on the subject along with Nate. If we’re being honest, we had Lucas Bourgoyne, local celebrity and 2025 Crit National Champ, on a short list of 1 and thanks to the intro from Elliott at People’s Endurance, he quickly agreed to join us in between race weekends. Chris Anderson from investment bank pH Partners recommended Devon Price, cofounder of Kenetik, a ketone brand that sponsors Lifetime Grand Prix. There was a last minute curveball from Nate Williams, who could not join us, but he had already invited Karl Pelletier, Chief of Staff at USAC Cycling who sits on their Tech & Innovation council, and Karl graciously stepped in for Nate. Big shout out to Nate for adding USA Cycling in to the mix. There are so many high notes in this show: Karl sharing how USAC chose Kristen Faulkner as the most likely candidate to medal in track pursuit using their data sets, Devon surprising the audience with Kenetik’s life saving qualities, and Lucas…being Lucas by showing the room that a 24 year old with talent, passion, work ethic, strategy, and the right team can prove the haters wrong on the crit circuit and in business. Enjoy! Hill Climbers is more than just a podcast, it's a growing business network for cyclists. You can tap into our event by following our Linkedin and Instagram, and subscribing to our newsletter. www.hill-climbers.com Instagram Linkedin Theme Music: Summer Vibes by Rizik

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  Episode #27

  Rapha CEO Fran Millar's Servant Leadership & Pursuit of Excellence Jumpstart the Talismanic Brand

  Jun 3, 202650 minS4

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>In January I texted Charlie Tames, an Austin businessman with ties to Rapha, asking if he could put me in touch with someone at corporate ahead of my London visit. His response read, “Fran will be in Austin in February.” He’s referring to Fran Millar, Rapha CEO. A few days later Charlie texted, “If I can get you an interview with Fran Millar, would you be interested?” </p><p>Does a fat baby sweat?</p><p>Charlie wouldn’t have vouched for us if he didn’t think we were ready. This was a defining...

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  Episode #26

  Hooper Kate Veronneau became Zwift's Head of Women's Strategy and Changed WorldTour Cycling Forever

  Apr 29, 202645 minS4

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>At this point Kate Veronneau, Director of Women’s Strategy at Zwift, needs little introduction because she’s omnipresent in cycling media around the world including the Tour de France  Femmes Avec Zwift, a partnership which has been the culmination of her career on bikes. </p><p>I met Kate and her husband Mike on the NOW ride when we lived in LA, and we hit it off pretty quickly because they had lived right outside of Philly by the T-Town velodrome. It doesn’t take long for Kate’s warmth and east coast hone...

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  Episode #25

  RUBBER N' ROAD Was Born and Bred on the Streets of Manhattan Just Like Cofounder Max Davis

  Mar 4, 202658 minS4

  <p>Send us Fan Mail</p><p>We’ve been excited about expanding the Hill Climbers audience beyond Austin, TX and one day back in October a juicy opportunity presented itself. Doug Zell from the Meteor texted me about hosting a group ride in honor of Max Davis, cofounder of Rubber N Road, the NYC kit maker. Doug was excited to add Rubber N' Road product to his retail mix, and the partnership was going to launch with a proper bike ride complete with breakfast tacos and a support vehicle. I secured an interview with Max while he was in to...

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