Open Mic With Mike Creed

THIS EPISODE Mike makes a departure from his usual podcasts with this chat with Dustin Judice, a cycling fan, Cat 4 racer, and Iraq War vet. Dustin sent Mike a note on Twitter thanking him for the Open Mic podcast, relating how it gives such a great perspective on the pro cycling scene by really connecting the listeners with Mike and his guests. When Dustin mentioned he was looking for insight on how he might get into the world of pro bike racing, Mike became intrigued by Dustin's story and made a road trip to Lafayette on his way to training camp to catch up with Dustin and learn more of his story and share some helpful hints. Dustin tells Mike how the bike literally saved his life, helping him to get through PTSD and lose over 130 pounds of excess weight gained after his return from deployment. We also learn about his foray into racing, and training, and how he's trying to juggle that with studies as a chemical engineering student at the University of Louisiana. Mike helps guide Dustin on the racing path,