In episode 161 of Shiftless, Kevin and Chef Brad Green record together from Casa Verde while testing new remote-recording tech, then catch up on Brad’s busy holiday catering schedule and his excitement over making pad kee mao at home. The conversation shifts to cycling news, including spy footage of a prototype 32-inch dual-suspension Trek mountain bike raced by Evie Richards at Soldier Hollow and what it signals about big brands moving toward 32s, plus discussion of 32-inch wins and results tied to the Margie Gesick races and other 32-inch coverage. They also talk about the decline in participation at smaller local gravel and MTB events, the impact of e-bikes, reduced beginner and female turnout, and why the Ray Porter memorial event was paused this year. They close with notes on Pogačar returning to training after surgery and hopes for cooler weather rides.00:00 Episode Setup and Chaos01:40 Lazy Weekend and Catering Rush03:12 Tech Test Do Not Disturb03:57 Pad Kee Mao Home Win07:07 Trek 32-Inch Spy Bike13:42 Soldier Hollow Race Context18:06 Margie Gesick 32-Inch Wins29:02 Old School Endurance Racing31:04 Sorting Winners and Wrap33:00 Hunting Fiddleheads33:57 32 Inch Wheel Hype35:45 Gearing Math Breakdown38:45 Course Profile Reality41:19 Point To Point Racing42:56 Community Losses Update45:41 Event Attendance Slump50:13 E Bikes And Participation52:04 Women Racing Numbers58:01 Categories And Podiums01:00:58 Chef Schedule And Marketing01:07:20 Tech Wrap And Ride Plans