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Marginal Gains Cycling Podcast, Presented by Silca

Josh Poertner

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led cycling show focused on bicycle design, manufacturing, racing, performance engineering, and marginal gains, with recurring guests including cycling pioneers, custom framebuilders, professional racers, and race specialists. Credible pitches include bicycle-industry executives, component and equipment innovators, elite cyclists, coaches, aerodynamicists, and experts with distinctive technical or competitive insights; booking difficulty is medium because the show attracts recognized specialists but also features accessible professionals.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

eldennelson@gmail.com

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Host

Josh Poertner - Cycling-industry executive and product designer associated with SILCA, with expertise in bicycle components, tire technology, aerodynamics, manufacturing, and performance engineering.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Professional cyclists, established bicycle designers and builders, cycling-industry innovators, equipment or component specialists, and experienced racers with authoritative technical or firsthand competitive perspectives.
Required Achievements:  
Pioneering or advancing bicycle technology, Founding or operating a respected bicycle brand or framebuilding business, Competing at a professional or elite level, Bringing substantial firsthand experience from major cycling races, Developing notable equipment, design, or performance innovations

Recent Guest Discussions

Gary Fisher - The Early Development Of Mountain Bikes, Bicycle History, Wheel Sizes, Product Innovation, And The Challenges Of Turning A Cycling Vision Into Reality.

John Gaston - Race Tactics, Attacks, Alliances, Equipment Choices, And The 2026 Leadville Trail 100 Men’s Race.

Emma Langley - Large-wheel Bicycle Performance, Climbing, Equipment Choices, And Racing At The Leadville Trail 100.

Zach Calton - Large-wheel Bicycle Performance, Climbing, Equipment Choices, And Racing At The Leadville Trail 100.

Darren Baum - Custom Bicycle Design, Frame Geometry, Handling, Center Of Gravity, Chainstay Length, Acceleration, Climbing, And Performance-oriented Craftsmanship.

Recent Topics

Sports, Cycling, Bicycle Design, Cycling Technology, Gravel Racing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Marginal Gains Cycling Podcast, Presented by Silca
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Factor Bikes - Rob Gitelis

September 28, 2026

Josh has often spoke of the people in cycling he most admires. Rob Gitelis is a name he mentions frequently. Rob is the head of Factor Bikes. Rob's company is coming up on its tenth anniversary. The rise to prominence has been quick. Barely a year after Rob took over Factor, its bikes were on the start line at the Tour De France. Factor bikes have been ridden to three stage victories at the Tour. Factor has also celebrated wins at the Tour Down Under and a Gold Medal on the Track at the 2024 ...

Gary Fisher

September 15, 2026

We believe in staying in touch with the history of bicycles. Knowing where we've been can often tell us where we are going. That idea has been frequently used when discussing the emergence of the 32 inch wheel. "It's like when we went from 26er to 29er" they say. But what was it really like to be in the trenches through the birth of the Mountain Bike? The struggle to find parts. The original wheel size dilema. The passion to push the industry in a new direction. Gary Fisher know what it was l...

AJA #52: Protocol Tire Tech-Cargo Bibs-Long Sleeves for Aero

August 31, 2026

Hottie and Fatty pepper Josh with tire questions. Specifically what is and is not a radial casing and how his team was able to move towards a radial ply angle without disrupting tire stability. Josh also explains how they arrived at Protocol's knob shapes and patterns.  From our listeners we have quesions on putting gels in cargo bibs. Does this result in unecessary heavy lifting? Josh answers one on the optimal place to mount a mini pump. On the downtube or the seatube? We also get into why...

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Marginal Gains Cycling Podcast, Presented by Silca
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How do I get in touch with Marginal Gains Cycling Podcast, Presented by Silca?

Marginal Gains Cycling Podcast, Presented by Silca is hosted by Josh Poertner. Its publicly listed email is eldennelson@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Marginal Gains Cycling Podcast, Presented by Silca?

The publicly listed email for Marginal Gains Cycling Podcast, Presented by Silca: eldennelson@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Marginal Gains Cycling Podcast, Presented by Silca have?

Podseeker estimates Marginal Gains Cycling Podcast, Presented by Silca reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Marginal Gains Cycling Podcast, Presented by Silca?

Marginal Gains Cycling Podcast, Presented by Silca typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Professional cyclists, established bicycle designers and builders, cycling-industry innovators, equipment or component specialists, and experienced racers with authoritative technical or firsthand competitive perspectives. Common among recent guests: Pioneering or advancing bicycle technology; Founding or operating a respected bicycle brand or framebuilding business; Competing at a professional or elite level. Recent guests include Gary Fisher, John Gaston, and Emma Langley.

How hard is it to get booked on Marginal Gains Cycling Podcast, Presented by Silca?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Marginal Gains Cycling Podcast, Presented by Silca cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports, Cycling, Bicycle Design, Cycling Technology, and Gravel Racing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

eldennelson@gmail.com

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