TJ Eisenhart: Pro Cycling to Gravel Racing, Imaginary Collective, Art, NFTs

This was an awesome interview with TJ Eisenhart. You probably know his history of going from being one of the top US Road Cyclists and shifting towards gravel racing and starting the Imaginary Collective. We talked about all current things going on from bikes to art projects. Check out the show notes below, and be sure to check out his Insta page! It's awesome! https://www.instagram.com/tjeisenhart/ https://www.instagram.com/evoq.bike/ Check out our blog with training tips: https://www.evoq.bike/blog 00:00 Welcome TJ Eisenhart 02:00 The entrepreneurial hustle! PUTTING IN THE WORK. 06:10 Living in the present The biggest religion is smiling. Mormon growing up. 12:00 Inner conflicts and pushing that onto other humans. 15:00 Road cycling environment; was TJ meant to be there, or did it stifle creativity? 18:15 Wim Hof Breathwork and Cold Water…can a pro cyclist hold his breath longer than 60yo women?! EGO! I’m the best. I’m strong. 23:00 Signing with BMC. Be careful what you wish for, and ask for. 24:45 Palace Skateboard and alternative races 32:20 Should you only do what you love? 40:00 Taylor Phinney Conversation at Unbound 42:15 Imaginary Collective Curation 47:15 NFTs. We are going to have to collaborate with EVOQ.NFT 58:00 Breaking down in order to come back stronger 59:00 A really humbling and open moment. Wow TJ, a huge share. 1:07:00 reciprocating energy through messages 1:10:00 Can TJ get me on a mountain bike? Yikes! 1:11:00 NFTs 1:14:20 DUCKS