# Learning From Mistakes - Jared's First XC Race, Sea Otter, TDS, LA Tourist Recaps & More... Ep. 178

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Podcast: [MTB Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mtb-podcast-54495)
Published: 2026-05-04T15:00:07+00:00
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Duration seconds: 4149

## Resource

On today's episode, Jared, Liam and Tydeman chat about their recent races - Jared learns a few hard lessons from his first XC race at the Sea Otter Fuego XL, Tydeman recaps his time at a wet and wild TDS Enduro, and Liam tells the story of a grueling race that includes a harrowing experience descending a technical, exposed trail on his gravel bike during the LA tourist race. We also discuss highlights from our time at Sea Otter, and get into a few listener questions. Tune in! Our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCczlFdoHUMcFJuHUeZf9b_Q Worldwide Cyclery YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UCxZoC1sIG-vVtLsJDSbeYyw Worldwide Cyclery Instagram: www.instagram.com/worldwidecyclery/ MTB Podcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/mtbpodcast/ Submit any and all questions to podcast@worldwidecyclery.com Join us on epic mountain bike trips that you will never forget. Grab $250 off any All Mountain Rides trip by just mentioning WWC: https://worldwidecyclery.com/blogs/worldwide-cyclery-blog/all-mountain-rides-all-inclusive-mountain-bike-guided-trips-w-worldwide-cyclery-crew

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