Tim, Simone, Rachel, Welu, and Marissa dive into the dynamics of relationships between cyclists and non-cyclists. Whether you're the cyclist in love (with not just your bike), dating someone who is, or just crushing on a cyclist, this episode has something for you. Our guests share common woes, delights, and insights, offering valuable advice on how to navigate these relationships and be a more supportive partner on and off the bike.

In this episode of our new series, Prime Laps, Tim and Simone talk about winter training, how to survive the cold, dark days of Chicago, and setting goals for the new year. We cover how you might go about building your season, the importance of time off (or doing joy rides if you really can't go without biking), and how tackling winter training is dependent on your goals!

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Tom Justice is a cyclist from the Chicago area who had aspirations of going to the Olympic for track cycling. He was also a bank robber and his escape vehicle of choice was the bicycle. In this episode, we talk to Tom about how he got into cycling, how cycling played a role in his criminal side hustle, and what he has been up to since finishing his sentence in 2011. Unsurprisingly, Tom is back on his bicycle. He can often be found on group rides, which is how he met Tim, or at the Ed Rudolph Velodrome. If you're interested in track cycling, Tom highly recommends checking out the programming offered by the Northbrook Cycle Committee at the Ed Rudolph Velodrome.

To learn more about Tom's story, check out:

- Love + Radio podcast

- Chicago Magazine article

- BBC interview

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