Service Course Report

This podcast episode features a roundtable discussion among three cycling enthusiasts, Kurt Stockton, Derin Stockton, and Ed Philbrick, as they share their personal journeys in the world of cycling. From their early experiences in BMX to professional road racing and the golden era of mountain biking, they reflect on the evolution of the sport, the importance of mentorship, and the cultural influences that shaped their paths. The conversation also explores team dynamics, product design, and the importance of fostering a cycling community.

Service Course Report is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 45 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.

Unknown Host hosts Service Course Report, a sports show with 45 episodes published.

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  Episode #45

  Ep. 45: The Next Performance Leap, Tour de France Femmes & Tarmac SL9

  Aug 6, 20261h 18mS2

  Where does cycling’s next big performance gain come from? Ed, Kurt and Derin debate whether the next leap will come from bike geometry and rider position, AI and technology, recovery, nutrition or training. Then we get into the Tour de France Femmes and the incredible depth of the racing, including a closer look at Lorena Wiebes’ dominant sprint technique. Kurt also conducts a highly unofficial real-world aero test of the Specialized Tarmac SL9, we talk Garmin Varia and rider safety, DS begins his rehab journey, and the conversation turns to the current state of cycling media, clickbait and paywalls. Plus, a quick look at the newly modified Leadville Trail 100 MTB course. It’s Episode 45 of the Service Course Report.

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  Episode #44

  Shelley Verses: From LA ’84 to 7-Eleven’s First Tour de France

  Aug 1, 20262h 12mS2

  Pioneering soigneur Shelley Verses joins Ed, Kurt and Darren for an extraordinary journey through American cycling history. Shelley recounts her beginnings giving free massages to young Santa Barbara racers, being recruited by legendary U.S. coach Eddie Borysewicz and caring for the American road team during the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. She then takes us behind the scenes of 7-Eleven’s groundbreaking European campaigns, including the 1985 Giro d’Italia and the team’s first Tour de France in 1986. Along the way, Shelley shares unforgettable stories involving Alexi Grewal, Bob Roll, Mike Tyson, Olympic host housing, homemade race food, European soigneurs and the daily improvisation required to keep a professional cycling team moving. She also reflects on working with La Vie Claire, Toshiba and TVM—and what it was like to be a pioneering woman inside the European professional peloton. Episode 44 of the Service Course Report Podcast, hosted by Ed Philbrick, Kurt Stockton and Darren Stockton.

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  Episode #43

  Tour de France 2026: Our Favorite Moments and Final Takeaways | Episode 43

  Jul 27, 20261h 23mS2

  In Episode 43 of the Service Course Report Podcast, Ed Philbrick, Derin “DS” Stockton and Kurt “KS” Stockton gather for a final look at the 2026 Tour de France. The conversation begins with Mathieu van der Poel’s extraordinary final-stage victory in Paris before moving through Tadej Pogačar’s aggressive ride in yellow, Remco Evenepoel’s high-mountain breakthrough, Mads Pedersen’s green jersey and Lidl-Trek’s impressive team performance. The hosts also examine Uno-X’s memorable Tour, Decathlon’s support of Paul Seixas, Richard Carapaz’s relentless attacks, Sepp Kuss’ devastating crashes, concerns about mountain-stage crowd control, extreme heat, cooling technology and several important UCI decisions. The episode closes with the regular ride report, including injury recovery, Nashville cross-training, the Thurlow ride and Ed’s conversion to 35 mm road tires. Subscribe, leave a review, share the episode and send us your Tour questions.

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  Episode #42

  Tour de France Emergency Pod: Vingegaard Crash, Midnight Doping Tests & a Gifted Stage?

  Jul 20, 202632 minS2

  Breaking news from the Tour de France called for an emergency rest-day episode. Ed Philbrick and Derin Stockton break down Jonas Vingegaard’s Stage 15 crash and broken collarbone, the controversial middle-of-the-night anti-doping tests, and whether disrupted sleep may have affected rider safety. They also discuss: • Did Tadej Pogačar gift the stage—or did Remco Evenepoel simply beat him? • Remco’s incredible climbing form • Quinn Simmons attacking in the mountains • What Vingegaard’s exit means for the podium • Predictions for the time trial and final week What do you think about overnight testing during the Tour? Let us know in the comments. Subscribe to the Service Course Report for cycling news, race analysis, rider interviews, and plenty of opinions from inside the sport. #TourdeFrance #CyclingPodcast #TadejPogacar #JonasVingegaard #RemcoEvenepoel

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  Service Course Report

  Why Do Fans Hate Pogacar? Tour Tech, Kate Courtney & Cycling Safety | Ep. 40

  Jul 17, 20261h 37m

  Episode 40 begins with a big question: Why do cycling fans turn against dominant riders? Ed, Kurt and DS compare the criticism surrounding Tadej Pogačar with Nino Schurter’s extraordinary mountain bike career, then explore the complicated line between innovation, suspicion and respect in professional cycling. The crew breaks down Tour de France racing and sprinting, UAE’s marginal gains, short cranks, aerodynamics, wearable health data and the latest equipment trends. They also discuss Kate Courtney’s move to the WorldTour, DS’s knee injury, Tim Merlier’s sprint position, Quinn Simmons’ memorable family moment and the old-school intensity of Superweek racing. The episode closes with wider road tires, Pidcock’s shifter problem, crashes on lime-treated Tour roads, the Radial race app, UCI video review and why professional cycling needs stronger concussion protocols. Thanks to Lazer Helmets, the first official sponsor of the Service Course Report. Follow the show, share the episode and send us your questions and vintage racing photos. Chapters (00:00:06) - Service Course Report Podcast: Episode 40 (00:01:40) - Was Tade Pogachar Worse Than Nino Schurter (00:07:20) - Philip Cooke on Lance Armstrong's (00:13:55) - Garmin, Whoop and Aura (00:18:26) - Heart Rate Tracker Companies: The Average Person's Health (00:21:56) - No One Plays Basketball With Jewelry (00:22:35) - Does Your Apple Watch Fall Detection? (00:24:10) - Heat and flies on the bike (00:29:38) - How To Fix Your Shoulder (00:34:45) - Kaizen ACL Surgery (00:35:08) - Balance Boards for Walking (00:36:04) - What They Don't Tell You About Enduro (00:36:55) - Philipson's opportunist ride on Stage 13 (00:40:03) - Mads Schmidt Wins The Unbound Morrow (00:42:08) - Quinn Simmons High Fives His Dad (00:43:11) - Quinn Simmons's Father's High-Five After His Race (00:45:34) - Tim Merlier's sprint win at the Tour (00:48:13) - Marilier Gets Low On Specialized Bikes (00:51:57) - Kate Courtney back on Specialized (00:58:55) - Neon SRAM Shifter (01:01:47) - American Commerce jerseys and bib shorts (01:03:05) - Super Week 90 (01:07:09) - Superweek 1988 (01:11:49) - Old Time Riders Riding Clipless Pedals in Wisconsin (01:13:41) - Tom Pidgeon's shifter (01:17:26) - Is Lime Bad For Supercross? (01:18:51) - The Lime Wash at the Tour de France (01:22:49) - How To Fill Your Tanks (01:27:38) - Tubeless Rims (01:28:43) - App Review: Radial for the Tour de France (01:30:57) - The UCI's decision on Jasper Phillipson (01:36:01) - Season 2, Episode 40

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