Pedal The Springs

Meet the Colorado Springs Cycling Club, the longest running cycling club in the Springs. Torie sits down with the club’s board for our first podcast recorded in front of a live audience. Hear about the variety of club rides and offerings, advocacy efforts and events supported and what’s new for 2024, in addition to diving into the 37-year history of the club with some of the club’s past presidents and its most active members. It was a packed house with more than 40 people in attendance. If you’re looking for a great local club to join, listen here to find out more and check out http://bikesprings.org/ for all of the ride schedules, information and to join. 

The Colorado Springs Cycling Club is a non-profit community recreational cycling club open to all ages and abilities. It was started in the mid 80s by Bob and Anne Smith following the ending of the Strata Cycling Club. When Torie moved to Colorado Springs 22 years ago, the club became her first family of friends and she fell in love with the Springs riding with them. She’s been on the board for several years now and also helped put on the Club’s Buena Vista Bike Festival for about 4 years in the 2010s. It was truly Torie’s pleasure to be able to host this special live podcast and season kickoff of the Club. There are so many exciting things happening with the club this year. Membership is $21/individual and $28/family for 1 year.

Regular Club Rides: 

• Sunday Social Ride 1pm at Legacy Loop Trailhead
• Monday Dinner Ride 5:15pm (summer/fall) Panera Bread University Village
• Wednesday Morning Ride 10am Legacy Loop Trailhead 
• Saturday Tour De Latte 10am Fontanero & Weber street
• Saturday Resort Ride 10am (8:30am May-Oct) Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort

Special Rides & Gatherings:

• Frozen Water Bottle Ride
• Progressive Dinner Ride
• July Club Picnic and Ride
• Balloon Ride to Labor Day Liftoff and Breakfast at Patty Jewett
• Ride of Silence May 15^th
• Pedalin’ for St. Patrick’s Course support
• Monthly Club Meetings (usually 3^rd Tuesdays at 6pm various locations)

 Host: Torie Giffin, Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Owner and CSCC Board Member

Guests: 

• Rich Heitman, CSCC Board Member at Large
• Sarah Hill, CSCC Board Treasurer
• Marci McGirr, CSCC Board President
• Aaron Rosenthal, CSCC Original Member
• Allan Beauchamp, CSCC Past President
• Charlie Czarniecki, CSCC Past President 

Links to show topics:

Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort https://www.bicycleresort.com/

Colorado Springs Cycling Club https://www.bikesprings.org/
and Meetup https://www.meetup.com/colorado-springs-cycling-club/

Garden of the Gods https://gardenofgods.com/

Pedalin’ for St. Pats https://csstpats.com/

Pikes Peak https://www.pikes-peak.com/about-pikes-peak/

RAGBRAI https://ragbrai.com/

Ride of Silence May 15^th https://www.rideofsilence.org/locations-domestic.php?s=CO#CO

Pedal the Springs is produced by Studio 809 Podcasts and presented by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information.

Episodes are recorded in the Studio 809 Podcasts community podcast studio at The Next Us. https://thenextus.spaces.nexudus.com/?public&

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Lean in and get ready to be truly inspired! Meet local ultra cyclist Erik Newsholme who won the Race Across America in 2021. He’s one of only 10 Americans to ever win, and the first since 2003! He and his crew member and friend James Wieker share their adventures from the road. and what it takes to ride 288 hours in 12 days across the country! 68 gallons of water and 120,000 calories worth of food are just the tip of the iceberg (or scorching hot desert heat in this case)!

Host: Torie Giffin, Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Owner 

Guest: Erik Newsholme, Race Across America Winner

Guest: James Wieker, Race Across America Erik’s Crew

Links to show topics: 

3Hundred Days of Shine https://www.3hundreddays.com/

Bag Balm https://bagbalm.com/

‘Bicycle Dreams’ Documentary https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1351099/

Black Forest Farmers Market https://www.thebackyardmarkets.com/black-forest-market

Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort https://www.bicycleresort.com/

Erik the Blade Sharpener https://eriktheblade.com/

Erik Nesholme on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/erik.newsholme?mibextid=dGKdO6

Erik Newsholme Race Across America Winner
RAAM 2021: Erik Newsholme Climbs Wolf Creek Pass
 https://youtu.be/J0bXZSaFIpo?si=DgqTD7xY2o4C0a8c

FIRST PLACE MALE SOLO - ERIK NEWSHOLME
https://youtu.be/xjICHGBMyOE?si=ftTR0_Mzy0RmXwuN

Garden of the Gods https://gardenofgods.com/

Pikes Peak https://www.pikes-peak.com/about-pikes-peak/

RAGBRAI https://ragbrai.com/

Sarah Cooper ‘Follow That Line’ Documentary https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7583824/

Video Version of this Podcast https://youtu.be/Htkq22HU85Y

Pedal the Springs is produced and presented by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information.

Episodes are recorded in the Studio 809 Podcasts community podcast studio at The Next Us. https://thenextus.spaces.nexudus.com/?public&

Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at https://studio809podcasts.com

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Over the past 48 years, Old Town Bike Shop, located at 426 Tejon Street, has served the Colorado Springs community not just through bike sales and service but as a business leader when it comes to environmental stewardship and giving back to community. Meet owner John Crandall and mechanic Joe Vuchetich, and find out more about this cute, historic downtown shop, its owner and why you should go.

Host: Torie Giffin,

Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Owner 

Guest: John Crandall, owner Old Town Bike Shop

Guest: Joe Vuchetich, mechanic Old Town Bike Shop

Links to show topics:

Old Town Bike Shop https://www.oldtownbikeshop.com/

Bike Clinic Too https://www.upadowna.org/support-us/bike-clinic-too/

Bike to Work Day https://coloradosprings.gov/biketowork

Catamount Institute https://www.catamountinstitute.org/

Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort https://www.bicycleresort.com/

Colorado College https://www.coloradocollege.edu/

Criterium Bike Shop https://www.criterium.com/

Eddie Merckx https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddy_Merckx

Homeward Pikes Peak https://homewardpp.org/

Koichi Nakano https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koichi_Nakano

Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates https://medwheel.org/

Pedal Station https://kidsonbikes.net/pedal-station/

Rider and the Wolf https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4502444/

Rocky Mountain Field Institute https://www.rmfi.org/

Ted’s Bicycles https://www.tedsbicycles.com/

Trails and Open Space Coalition https://www.trailsandopenspaces.org/

YMCA https://ppymca.org/locations/downtown/downtown

Pedal the Springs is produced and presented by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information.

Episodes are recorded in the Studio 809 Podcasts community podcast studio at The Next Us. https://thenextus.spaces.nexudus.com/?public&

Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at https://studio809podcasts.com

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If you’re looking to take your cycling to the next level in 2024 – whether you’re an amateur or pro, training for fitness or to reach a performance goal – getting a personal coach can help get you there.

Daniel Matheny has been coaching athletes of all ages and abilities in a variety of sports (primarily cycling) for over two decades, from Juniors at USA Cycling to pros at CTS. Now through his Matheny Endurance, he offers athletes a range of services – from mapping out personalized custom plans to providing on-site race day support. Matheny is a top athlete himself and also the local go-to in Colorado Springs for setting up courses for some of our top area races – like the Pikes Peak APEX and Rampart Rager Gravel. We talk about his background, services, trainer tips and where he goes for inspiration, in this edition of Pedal the Springs.

Host: Torie Giffin, Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Owner

Guest: Daniel Matheny, Matheny Endurance

Links to show topics:

Breck Epic https://breckepic.com/

Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort https://www.bicycleresort.com/

CTS & Chris Carmichael  https://trainright.com/

CTS Trainright Podcast https://trainright.com/podcast/

Colorado Trail Race https://bikepacking.com/event/2023-colorado-trail-race/

EVOQ Cycling Podcast https://www.youtube.com/c/EVOQBIKE

Leadville 100 MTB https://www.leadvilleraceseries.com/mtb/leadvilletrail100mtb/

MTB Marathon World Championships https://ridesnowshoehighlands.com/event/uci-2024/

Matheny Endurance icoachbadasses.com https://mathenyendurance.com/

Pikes Peak Apex by RockShox https://www.coloradospringssports.org/events/pikes-peak-apex/

Primal Wear https://www.primalwear.com/

Rampart Rager https://www.rampartrager.com/

National Strength and Conditioning Association NSEA https://www.nsca.com/

Professional Mountain Bike Instructors Association PMBIA https://pmbia.org/

Fast Talk Laboratories https://www.fasttalklabs.com/

SUPA Podcast Stand Up Pedal Action  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supa-stand-up-pedal-action/id1578907633

Steamboat Gravel https://www.sbtgrvl.com/

Strava https://www.strava.com/

USA Cycling https://usacycling.org/about-us/

Pedal the Springs is produced by Studio809 Podcasts from our community podcast studio at the NextUs in Downtown Colorado Springs and presented by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://bicycleresort.com for more information.

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It’s the oldest independently-owned bike shop in Colorado Springs, with a history of not just providing great service, sales and rider support for over 52 years, but of contributing to the community with impacts that reach far beyond the cycling world, to make this city a better place to live for everyone.

In this edition of Pedal the Springs, meet Tony, the owner of Ted’s Bicycles, and find out more about the shop’s history and the many activities and events he has initiated and supported throughout the years, from repairing bicycles for an annual Christmas giveaway to those less fortunate, to helping launch one of the most iconic area events, the Starlight Spectacular, that funds our local trails and open spaces, to providing more than 300 bike racks throughout our entire community. It’s a special heartfelt show and tribute that highlights how much one shop and man can make a difference.

Host: Torie Giffin, Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Owner

Guests:

• Tony Hoewisch, owner Ted’s Bicycles
• Allen Beauchamp, Trails & Open Space Coalition & professional people talker
• Ryan Bennett, manager Ted’s Bicycles

Links to show topics:

Ted’s Bicycles
https://www.tedsbicycles.com/

Bike MS Colorado
https://events.nationalmssociety.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1720

The Bob Telmosse Foundation
https://santa-bob.org/index.html

Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort
https://www.bicycleresort.com/

Colorado Springs Cycling Club
https://www.bikesprings.org/

Garden of the Gods
https://gardenofgods.com/

Starlight Spectacular
https://www.trailsandopenspaces.org/starlight-spectacular/

Pedal the Springs is produced and presented by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information.

Episodes are recorded in the Studio 809 Podcasts community podcast studio at The Next Us. https://thenextus.spaces.nexudus.com/?public&

Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at https://studio809podcasts.com

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One of the best ways to see and explore a city is by bike and there’s no better way to connect with the cycling community and get to know the local trails than by riding with a local club. At the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, we are home to the Buffalo Lodge Bike Tribe and whether you’re a tourist, new to town or a longtime local, all are welcome to join our weekly, year-round rides. Find out more about one of the coolest bike clubs in the city in this edition of Pedal the Springs podcast. Meet our ride leaders and some of our tribe riders in this our 21^st episode and the first with video. 

It’s the heart of what we do here at the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, connect cyclists with all of the magnificent places to ride and adventure in Colorado Springs. We’re “Your Basecamp for Adventure in the Pikes Peak Region.” Since our inception over seven years ago, we’ve been putting on free weekly community rides through our Buffalo Lodge Bike Tribe. Our regular weekly rides include our Saturday recreational intermediate to advanced road and feature over 10 incredible rotating destinations throughout Colorado Springs and our Monday Garden Gears and Buffalo Beers is a tour of Garden of the Gods Park, right in our back yard less that a mile away.

Most places you travel to, you would need to pay to book a bike tour of the area. At the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort you can ride for free with locals, get to know local trails and have the camaraderie of joining our team for a post ride gathering and drinks at the lodge after. Our first ride is free, then, just $20 a year gets you membership for unlimited rides throughout the year. Meet our team and leaders and find out more about the club how to join us in this episode of “Pedal the Springs”.

Host: Torie Giffin, Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Owner

Guests: 

• Michael Rosell “Jersey Mike,” Buffalo Lodge Bike Tribe ride leader
• Todd Chamberlain, Buffalo Lodge Bike Tribe ride leader & sweep
• Gail Smicklas, Buffalo Lodge Bike Tribe
• Sheila Wilson, Buffalo Lodge Bike Tribe

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort
https://www.bicycleresort.com/

Video Version of This Episode
https://youtu.be/-B2RGWiqJo0?si=BlDS6ZCp6crO2otQ

Coffin Races
https://manitousprings.org/emma-crawford-coffin-races/

Colorado Springs Bike Shop
https://www.coloradospringsbikeshop.com/

Colorado Springs Cycling Club
https://www.bikesprings.org/

Criterium Bike Shop
https://www.criterium.com/

Cycling Santa
http://chasingsanta.com/

Garden of the Gods
https://gardenofgods.com/

Kids on Bikes
https://kidsonbikes.net/

Old Town Bike Shop
https://www.oldtownbikeshop.com/

Pactimo
https://www.pactimo.com/

Pikes Peak
https://coloradosprings.gov/hiking-and-biking

Primal Wear
https://www.primalwear.com/

RAGBRAI
https://ragbrai.com/

Rampart Rager
https://www.rampartrager.com/

Routes Outfitter
https://www.routesoutfitter.com/

SOCO Velo
https://socovelo.com/

Starlight Spectacular
https://www.trailsandopenspaces.org/starlight-spectacular/

St. Patrick’s Day Ride
https://csstpats.com/

Ted’s Bicycles
https://www.tedsbicycles.com/

Tour de Tucson
https://eltourdetucson.org/

Trails End Trailblazers & Taproom
https://www.trailsendtaproom.com/

Triple Bypass
https://www.triplebypass.org/

Women’s Mountain Biking Association
https://www.wmbacos.org/

Pedal the Springs is produced and presented by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information.

Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at https://studio809podcasts.com

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There’s no better way to kick off the holiday season than with a big community bike ride full of cycling Santas! Whether you live in town or are looking for a great time to visit the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, check out this episode of Pedal the Springs podcast to find out more about our Annual Cycling Santa & Chasing Santa 5k, coming up December 2, 2023 – and register at ChasingSanta.com. Listen to get a registration discount code.

It’s been an annual holiday tradition since the Buffalo Lodge became the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort 7 years ago. The first Saturday in December we trade in our kits for Santa Suits to ride a spread cheer through our community. The Cycling Santa benefits Christmas Unlimited and participants are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to help kids less fortunate in our community.

The ride has something for every ability, from 6 to 10 miles to the 22 mile full route. The routes travel along the Pikes Peak Greenway and are all relatively flat. The long ride continues through downtown Colorado Springs and Old Colorado City to the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort for a big waffle breakfast and party before heading back to the start. In this episode of “Pedal the Springs” we talk with the event organizer, volunteers and participants for all of the exciting details about the event. 

Host: Torie Giffin, Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Owner

Guests: 

• Michael Pharis, owner LYMEvents, organizer Chasing Santa 5k & Cycling Santa
• David Sweetman, Santa Ride Leader
• Ben Schwenk, Santa’s Helper

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Chasing Santa event
https://www.runningguru.com/E1.asp?eID=106190

Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort
https://www.bicycleresort.com/

Christmas Unlimited
https://www.christmasunlimited.org/

Criterium Bike Shop
https://www.criterium.com/

LYMEvents
https://lymevents.com/

Achilles Pikes Peak
https://www.achillesinternational.org/pikes-peak

Cheyenne Mountain Trail Race
https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=95711

Criterium Bike Shop
https://www.criterium.com

Chick-fil-A
https://www.chick-fil-a.com/locations/co/garden-of-the-gods

FOX21 Morning News
https://www.fox21news.com/live/

Girls on the Run
https://www.girlsontherunrockies.org

Pima Medical Plaza
https://pmi.edu/locations/colorado/colorado-springs/

Red Leg
https://redlegbrewing.com

Rocke Mountain ebikes
https://www.rockemountainbike.com

Springs Law Group
https://springslawgroup.com/

DJ Shields
https://www.djshield01.com

NMF Lending
https://nfmlending.com

North Academy Chiropractor
https://www.northacademychiropractic.com

Outside the Frame
https://www.outsidetheframe.org

9 Round Kick Boxing and Fitness
https://www.9round.com/locations/co/colorado-springs/south-tejon

Spur the Band
https://cosspurmusic.weebly.com/

BUFFTRIBE 20% off event 

Pedal the Springs is produced and presented by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information.

Use promo code SANTA23 for 25% off your stay at the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort in December.

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Ride alongside and experience an epic Colorado gravel challenge like a pro and then party like a local with local riders and race organizers afterward! If you’re looking for an end-of-season challenge to find your ‘edge’ no matter what your ability… the Buffalo Lodge Rampart Rager powered by Criterium will take you there. With a $2,500 prize purse on the line with equal amounts awarded to women and men, along with prizes for first time racers, there’s plenty of incentive to register to ride rampartrager.com. Meet the local organizers, top racers themselves, and find out more about this great homegrown gravel grinder in this episode.

The Buffalo Lodge Rampart Rager powered by Criterium Bicycles, with the opportunity to ride out of your room to race start, is a great reason to visit Colorado Springs this Fall. If you’re looking for a super challenging gravel race that will push you to your limits, but with plenty of support like bottle handoffs and great aid stations, along with a super attractive prize purse and after party, check out this episode of Pedal the Springs. 

Started in 2015, the Rampart Rager isn’t your typical gravel grinder with elevation gains starting at 3,000 to 8,000 feet of climbing and breathtaking views of Pikes Peak. Whether you are an amateur or a pro racer who wants to challenge yourself, tune into this lively podcast as Torie and friends drink great Colorado craft beer and moonshine and banter about this epic ride they created to showcase their passion for biking in Colorado Springs.

Event Info and Registration:
https://www.rampartrager.com/

Host: Torie Giffin, Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Owner

Guests: 

• Jayson Middlemiss, Rampart Rager Founder/Race Director
• Nic Ponsor, Criterium Bike Shop Owner/Rampart Rager Prize Purse Sponsor
• Daniel Matheny, Matheny Endurance Coach/Rampart Rager Course Director
   

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

3Hundred Days of Shine Moonshine https://www.3hundreddays.com/

Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort
https://www.bicycleresort.com/

Buffalo Lodge Rampart Rager Powered by Criterium Bicycles
https://www.rampartrager.com/

Criterium Bike Shop
https://www.criterium.com/

CTS Colorado Springs https://trainright.com/coaching/locations/colorado-springs-info/

Distillery 291
https://distillery291.com/

Endurobites
https://endurobites.com/

Garden of the Gods
https://gardenofgods.com/

Hotter’N Hell Hundred
https://www.hh100.org/

Jimmy John’s Colorado Springs https://locations.jimmyjohns.com/co/coloradosprings/

Jorts
https://www.dictionary.com/e/fashion/jorts/

Leadville 100 https://www.leadvilleraceseries.com/mtb/leadvilletrail100mtb/

Lerow Popowski
https://youtu.be/2oAMamm5Y4w

Lonetree Brewing Company
https://lonetreebrewingco.com/

Matheny Endurance
https://mathenyendurance.com/
http://Icoachbadasses.com

Mount Herman
https://www.visitcos.com/directory/mount-herman-trail/

Pikes Peak APEX
https://www.coloradospringssports.org/events/pikes-peak-apex/

Pro Challenge
https://www.prochallenge.com/

Red Leg Brewing Company
https://redlegbrewing.com/

USA Cycling
https://usacycling.org/

Viable Sustainability https://www.facebook.com/viablesustainability/

Pedal the Springs is produced and presented by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information.

Use promo code RAGER23 for 40% off your stay at the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort anytime from October 9 - 20, 2023 if registered or involved in the 2023 Rampart Rager powered by Criterium on October 14.

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The longest running ride in Colorado Springs, now in its 27th year, the Starlight Spectacular continues to delight and amaze. From the crazy costumes, to all of the colorfully lighted bicycles, to the sheer joy of being able to bike the Garden of the Gods at night by moonlight, there are so many reasons this ride draws up to 1,5000 riders a year. 

In this episode Torie talks with local legends and cycling advocates about what’s new for this year and some fun stories from the past. 
 
Host: Torie Giffin, owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort
 
Guests: 
Allen Beauchamp, Community Engagement Manager with Trails and Open Space Coalition
Al Brody, ORG (Old Retired Guy) 
  
Mentioned in This Episode:

Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort
https://bicycleresort.com

City of Colorado Springs
https://coloradosprings.gov/

Colorado Springs Cycling Club
https://bikesprings.org/

Garden of the Gods 
https://gardenofgods.com

Pike Ride
https://www.pikeride.org/

Tails and Open Space Coalition (TOSC)
https://www.trailsandopenspaces.org/

Ted’s Bicycles 
https://www.tedsbicycles.com/

Pedal the Springs is produced and presented by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information.

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What’s not to love with a day that starts out with biking and free breakfast??  Ditch the car and commute by bike on June 28th to get the benefits of this annual Colorado Springs event.  

It all started with a grant to improve air quality and brought us all a little closer together as a biking community. For over three decades Colorado Springs has been taking part in Bike to Work Day Breakfast. Hear from  local organizers and participants in the Annual Bike to Work Day Breakfast for all of the details about this year’s event – from how to sign up yourself or your company, to the resources available to find the breakfast stops along your route, what they’re serving, other perks, and tips to ensure success

Listen in and find out just how easy and fun it can be to commute by bike in and around our city, not just one day but hopefully inspiration for a lifestyle change benefitting you and our community.

Host: Torie Giffin, owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort

Guests: 

• Tim Roberts, Transportation Planning Manager with the City of Colorado Springs
• Karole Campbell, owner of Madwoman Marketing
• Allen Beauchamp, Community Engagement Mgr with Trails and Open Space Coalition
• Cully Radvillas, Communications Director Bike Colorado Springs

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Bike Colorado Springs
https://www.bikecoloradosprings.org/

Bike to Work Day Breakfast
https://coloradosprings.gov/biketowork

Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort
http://bicycleresort.com

Buffalo Lodge Bike Tribe
https://www.facebook.com/groups/129303757785031/

https://www.meetup.com/buffalo-lodge-bike-tribe/

 City of Colorado Springs
https://coloradosprings.gov/

City of Colorado Springs Bike Maps
https://coloradosprings.gov/bikemap

Colorado Springs Cycling Club
 https://bikesprings.org/

Colorado Springs Philharmonic
https://csphilharmonic.org/

COS Racing
https://cosracing.com/

Criterium Bike Shop
https://www.criterium.com/

Fountain Creek Brewshed Alliance
https://www.fountain-crk.org/fountain-creek-brewshed-alliance

Manitou Spokes
peteanddel@gmail.com

METRO Mountain Metropolitan Transit
https://coloradosprings.gov/mountainmetro

Pike Ride
https://www.pikeride.org/

SOCO Velo Southern Colorado Velo
https://socovelo.com/

SRAM Colorado Springs
https://www.sram.com/en/company/about

Trails and Open Space Coalition TOSC
https://www.trailsandopenspaces.org/

US Olympic and Paralympic Museum
https://usopm.org/

WMBA Women’s Mountain Biking Association of Colorado Springs
https://www.wmbacos.org/

Pedal the Springs is produced by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information.

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If you're a fan of mountain biking, chances are you might have kids who have an interest as well. Joining a team is one of the best ways to meet and learn from others, get great coaching, build camaraderie, and have an opportunity to compete. But the benefits of joining a team go beyond that according to the teens and parents we talked to, it will not only give you a boost on the trails but can set you up for success in life.
 
It was a fun day at Studio809 as we got to chatting with Mason and Trinity Meredith along with their Dad Shane and coaches Eric and Nick about what makes the Front Rangers Junior Mountain Biking Team and Highlanders High School Composite Racing Team so great. Find out more about their experiences, recommendations and how to get involved in the local junior mountain biking scene in this episode of Pedal the Springs.
 
Front Range Junior Cycling welcomes athletes of all skill levels, providing bicycling activities, coaching and skills development for teens/youth ages 12-18. Find out more and join at https://frontrangers.org 
 
 
Host: Torie Giffin, owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort
 
Guests: 
Mason Meredith, 15, Front Ranger
Trinity Meredith, 11, Front Ranger 
Shane Meredith, Board President
Eric Drummond, Board of Directors
Nick Garside, Coach 
 
Mentioned in this Episode:
Bicycle Experience
https://www.bicyclexperience.com/
 
Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort
https://bicycleresort.com/
 
Colorado Springs Trails: Buckhorn, Captain Jacks, Chutes, Elk Park, El Pomar Bike Park, Jones Park, Palmer Park, The Plummet, Red Rock Canyon Open Space, Ute Valley Park
https://coloradosprings.gov/trails
 
Criterium Bicycles
https://www.criterium.com/
 
Criterium Engineers
 https://criterium-mccafferty.com/
 
Edward Jones
https://www.edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/clay-worthington
 
Front Rangers Junior Mountain Bike Team
https://frontrangers.org/
 
Garmin Edge
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/611996
 
Greenleaf Engineering
http://www.tgegrading.com/

Highlanders High School Racing Team
https://frontrangers.org/highlanders/
 
Highridge Woodwoorking
https://www.highridgewoodworking.com/
 
Mountain Bike Project
https://www.mtbproject.com/
 
Nametag Ninja
https://nametagninja.com/
 
Pedal Station
https://kidsonbikes.net/pedal-station/
 
Powers Dental Group
https://powersdentalgroup.com/
 
Robert Wilcox, CPA
https://www.rjw-cpa.com/
 
Scheels
https://www.scheels.com/store?StoreID=022
 
Springs Homes Real Estate
https://CoRealEstateMom.com
 
SRAM
https://www.sram.com/en/sram
 
Trailforks
https://www.trailforks.com/
 
Valmont Bike Park
https://www.trailforks.com/region/valmont-bike-park/

Pedal the Springs is produced by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information.

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One Colorado Springs company combines their love of cycling with great CBD products for cyclists. While many people come to Colorado for the cycling, it’s no secret that many people also come to Colorado for the cannabis.

In this episode of Pedal the Springs meet one of the owners of homegrown Twisted Spoke CBD. They make products for top tier athletes to amateurs from chamois cream to recovery cream and everything in between. While the products are great for cyclists, they’re by cyclists and for everyone. Find out more about their products, what makes them specially formulated for cyclists, where to find their products and about their efforts to support the local cycling community. 

Host: Torie Giffin, owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort

Guests: 

Gabe Kane, Twisted Spoke co-owner

Gina Harvey, Twisted Spoke intern

Mentioned in this Episode:

Andy Sparks
https://performance-united.com/staff/

Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort
http://bicycleresort.com

Elevation Wheel Company
https://elevationwheelcompany.com/

Hold Fast Coffee Roasters
https://www.holdfastcoffeeco.com/

Endurobites
https://endurobites.com/

Flow Formulas
https://flowformulas.com/

Garden of the Gods
https://gardenofgods.com/

Hammertime Pro Shop
https://performance-united.com/hammer-time-pro-shop/

High Hops Brewery
https://www.highhopsbrewery.com/

KOM Cycing
https://komcycling.com/

Loyal Coffee
https://loyalcoffee.co/

Matheny Endurance
https://mathenyendurance.com/

Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates
https://medwheel.org/

Mountain Mama Natural Foods
http://www.mountainmamanaturalfoods.com/

Palmer Park Templeton Trail
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/templeton-trail

Peak Radar
https://www.peakradar.com/

Performance United
https://performance-united.com/

Pikes Peak APEX
https://www.pikespeakapex.com/

RAGBRAI
https://ragbrai.com/

Robert Mayfield
https://www.robertmayfieldcoaching.com/

Roll Bike Art Festival
https://www.facebook.com/RollBikeArt/

Runners Roost
https://www.runnersroostcs.com/

Snow Capped Cider
https://snowcappedcider.com/

Springs Culture Kombucca
https://www.springsculture.com/

SRM Power-Haus
http://www.srm.de/contact/

Twisted Spoke CBD
https://www.twistedspokecbd.com/

WMBA Women’s Mountain Biking Association
https://www.holdfastcoffeeco.com/

Pedal the Springs is produced by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information.

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If you live in the Springs or are visiting and you want to get Gnarly on our Mtb Trails, you need to plug into Gnarly B’s and Paper Street Shuttle. The Springs’ newest bike shop offers more than sales and service. From their awesome YouTube channel Trail Breakdowns to guided trail rides around the Springs and shuttles to the top trails around the state, we can now add bag jumping and classes at their newest facility -The Station. Whether you are new to mtb or advanced, they’ll help you level up your skills and get gnarly on the trails. 

Meet the owners of Gnarly B’s and Paper Street Shuttle in this episode.

Host: Torie Giffin, owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort

Guest Co-Host: Chris Welch - Avid cyclist and attorney who also moonlights as a yoga teacher

Guests: 

Connor Bestwick, owner of Gnarly B’s

Tim Schardt, owner of Paper Street Shuttle

Leah Newmark, Gnarly B’s Ambassador and Group Ride Leader

Pedal the Springs is produced by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information.

Links to show topics:

Barr Trail
https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/barr-trail-pikes-peak.html

Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort
http://bicycleresort.com/

Canyon City: Oil Well Flats
https://www.outtherecolorado.com/canon-city-offers-kick-ass-mountain-bike-trails/

Captain Jacks
https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/343956/captain-jacks

Elk Park
https://www.trailforks.com/trails/elk-park/

Eminent Cycles
https://eminentcycles.com/

Floyd Hill – Denver
https://www.mtbproject.com/photo/7042075/floyd-hill-mountain-biking-best-trails-outside-of-denver-colorado

Formula
https://www.rideformula.com/

Gnarly Bs
https://www.gnarlybsbikes.com/

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/gnarlybbikes

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/gnarlybsbikes/

YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@GnarlyBsBikes

Gold Camp Road & Tunnels:

https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/7016675/gold-camp-road

https://www.mtbproject.com/search?q=Gold%20Camp%20Road%20Tunnels%20co

Intense Cycles
https://intensecycles.com/

Jones Park 
https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/7015079/jones-park-loop

Leadville Mtb Winter Bike Series
https://fat-bike.com/2022/01/2022-leadville-winter-mountain-bike-series-co/

Lost Creek Tattoo
https://www.lostcreektattoo.com/

Marin Bikes
https://www.marinbikes.com/

Native Customs
https://nativecustomcycles.com/

Niner Bikes
https://www.ninerbikes.com/

Norco Mtb Bikes
https://www.norco.com/bikes/mountain/

N. Cheyenne Canyon
https://www.trailforks.com/region/north-cheyenne-canon/

Ohlins Advanced Suspension Technology
https://www.ohlins.com/products/mountainbike/

Orange Bikes
https://www.orangebikes.com/us/

Palmer Park
https://www.mtbproject.com/directory/8012080/palmer-park

Paper Street Shuttle:

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/Paperstreetshuttle/

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/paperstreetshuttle/

Peak Radar
https://www.peakradar.com/

Pikes Peak by Bike (downhill road shuttle)
https://www.pikes-peak.com/attractions/challenge-unlimited-pikes-peak-by-bike/

Pikes Peak Plummet (downhill mtb)
https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/7042905/pikes-peak-plummet

Pueblo Reservoir
https://www.mtbproject.com/search?q=pueblo%20reservoir

Rob Dyrdeck
https://robdyrdek.com/

The Station
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-station-by-gnarly-bs/id6443915637

Trinidad
https://www.mtbproject.com/search?q=Trinidad

Ute Valley Park
https://www.mtbproject.com/search?q=ute%20valley%20colorado%20springs

Williams Canyon
http://www.cospringstrails.com/hikes/williams.html

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Colorado Springs is home to one of the top “Bucket List” bicycle climbs in the world. One time a year the road is closed to cars to Pikes Peak “America’s Mountain” to allow for cyclists to race to its summit. Whether you’re a world class athlete, a weekend warrior or an ebiker who has ever dreamed of taking it on, this episode has all of the details about this year’s Broadmoor Cycle to the Summit.

In its 13th year, the Broadmoor Cycle to the Summit  formerly the Pikes Peak Cycling Hillclimb, has attracted everything from top racers from around the world to local cyclists who live at its base. In this episode we talk with race directors and local ebikers about what’s new for this year’s race and how to prepare.

Host: Torie Giffin, owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort

Guests: 

Molly Sharples, The Sports Corp Marketing Director and Cycle to the Summit Race Director

Travis Stedman, Event Coordinator The Sports Corp and Cycle to the Summit Race Director

Kent Drummond, local ebike expert and ebike liaison for Cycle to the Summit

Caitlyn Murphy, owner Rocke Mountain Bike https://www.rockemountainbike.com/
 
Links to Show Topics:

719 Ride
https://719ride.com/

Atomic Cowboy https://www.atomiccowboy.net/colorado-springs

Axe and the Oak Distillery
https://www.axeandtheoakdistillery.com/

Biktrix Electric Bikes
https://www.biktrix.com/

The Broadmoor
https://www.broadmoor.com/

Broadmoor Cycle to the Summit
http://www.cycletothesummit.org or https://www.coloradospringssports.org/cycletothesummit/

Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort
https://bicycleresort.com/

Colorado Springs Sports Corp
https://www.coloradospringssports.org/

Goat Patch Brewing Co.
https://www.goatpatchbrewing.com/

Hybl Center
https://www.hyblcenter.org/

Kinship Landing
https://www.kinshiplanding.com/

Labor Day Liftoff
https://coloradospringslabordayliftoff.com/

People for Bikes Colorado
https://www.peopleforbikes.org/locations/colorado

Pikes Peak Regional Air Show
https://www.pprairshow.org/

Rocke Mountain Bike
https://www.rockemountainbike.com/

Rocky Mountain State Games
https://www.coloradospringssports.org/rockymountainstategames/

For the 50% lodging discount at Buffalo Lodge for any cyclist coming to Colorado Springs for this event, contact Torie Giffin at https://bicycleresort.com/ | (719) 634-2851

Pedal the Springs is produced by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information.

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They call it “The Course that Cannot Be Defeated,” an “Elevation Celebration” and a “Festival of Never-ending Ascending.” Learn all about it in this episode.

If you’re looking for a true Colorado challenge to test yourself against the climbs and altitude of Colorado look no further. The 719 Ride, in its 7^th year of operation, has something for everyone. You can ride all or part of the route, fat, skinny, mtb, ebike or even a penny farthing. It’s also a great event for spectators like our own “Giro d’Italia” or “Tour de France.” The route is 5 laps, each lap covering about 14 miles of neighborhood roads. 

The full 719 Ride or “l Cinque Giri” is 71.9 miles and one of the toughest single-day climbing challenges in the state. The 719 comes from our area code and takes place on July 16, 2022. There is a choice of distances from a 14-mile challenge to the full 71.9 and even further. The course has one timed section with monetary prizes. There are three tiers of registration from an economy option to a community minded option to donate to local charities. For lowest pricing register by June 1^st at 719Ride.com. To volunteer email: 719@719ride.com  

Host: Torie Giffin, owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, ride leader and ambassador for cycling in Colorado Springs 

Guests:

• Chris Giovagnoni, Creator and Imagineer of the 719 Ride
• Shelbi Lowery, Event Coordinator Sports Corp
  
• Jimmy Clere, 719 Ride participant
  
• Patrick Flowers, 719 Ride participant

 Links to show topics:

3Hundred Days of Shine
https://www.3hundreddays.com/

719Ride July 16, 2022 
https://719ride.com/

Boxing Brothers Cider
https://www.boxingbrotherscider.com/

Broadmoor Cycle to the Summit - August 13, 2022
https://www.coloradospringssports.org/cycletothesummit/

Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort
http://bicycleresort.com/

Building Three Coffee Roasters
http://www.building3coffeeroasters.com/

Chipeta Elementary School
https://www.d11.org/Chipeta

Colorado Springs Sports Corp 
https://www.coloradospringssports.org/

COSILoveYou
https://cosiloveyou.com/

DIY719
https://719ride.com/diy-719/

iFit
https://www.ifit.com/

Kids on Bikes Colorado Springs
https://kidsonbikes.net/

Kinship Landing
https://www.kinshiplanding.com/

Meadowgrass Music Festival - May 27-29, 2022
https://meadowgrass.org/

Mt. Evans Hillclimb - July 23, 2022
https://www.bicyclerace.com/

Nektr Craft Kombucha
https://www.nektrkombucha.com/

Ottavio Severo 
https://719ride.com/a-brief-fiction-of-the-719-ride/

Rocky Mountain State Games - July 22-24, 29-31
https://www.coloradospringssports.org/rockymountainstategames/

Routes Outfitter
https://routesoutfitter.com/

Scheels Colorado Springs
https://www.scheels.com/

Switchbacks FC Colorado Springs
https://www.switchbacksfc.com/

Triple Bypass - August 20, 2022
https://www.triplebypass.org/

Twisted Spoke https://twistedspokeapothecary.com/

Thanks to supporter and partner, the MeadowGrass Music Festival 2022

Pedal the Springs is produced by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information.

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SRAM and RockShox. Chances are you know these names because you’ve seen them on your bike. But SRAM, the parent company for brands like RockShox, Truvativ, Zipp, Quarq, Time and Hammerhead, is much more than a company that builds bike parts; they’re community builders. Find out more about their efforts to build up the cycling community in Colorado Springs and around the world through their SRAM Field Guide program, in this conversation.

Global bike part manufacturing company SRAM began in 1987 and was named after founders Scott King, Stan Ray Day & Sam Patterson. Their Vision Statement is “We believe in the power of bicycles in expanding the potential of cycling. We create manufactured components and inspire cyclists.” The position of SRAM Field Guide was created to provide community representatives to help them fulfill their mission and to make an impact for cycling in the communities where they reside. There are currently 13 of 31 of the SRAM Field Guide positions filled, with opportunities open in the midwest, northeast and across the globe.

Host: Torie Giffin, owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, ride leader and ambassador for cycling in Colorado Springs 

Guests:

• Chris Negrete, SRAM North American Field Guide Manager and mountain biker
• Molly Murrow, SRAM Southern Colorado Field Guide, hard core mountain biker 

Mentioned in This Episode:

Aravaipa Running and Races
https://www.aravaiparunning.com/

Ascent Cycling
https://www.ascentcycling.net/

Bike to Work Day June 22
https://coloradosprings.gov/bikes/page/annual-biking-events

Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort
http://bicycleresort.com

Colorado High School Cycling League
https://coloradomtb.org/

Colorado Springs Cycling Club
https://www.bikesprings.org/

Criterium Bicycles
https://www.criterium.com/

Kids on Bikes Colorado Springs
https://kidsonbikes.net/

The Pikes Peak APEX 4 Stage MTB Challenge sponsored by RockShox
https://www.pikespeakapex.com/

Routes Outfitter
https://routesoutfitter.com/

SRAM
https://www.sram.com/en/sram

SRAM Careers
https://www.sram.com/en/company/careers

Trails End Taproom Trailblazers
https://www.trailsendtaproom.com/trailblazers

Women’s Mountain Biking Association of Colorado Springs (WMBA)
https://www.wmbacos.org/

Special thanks to Studio 809 Podcasts Supporter and Community Partner, Springs Homes.

And to supporter and partner, the MeadowGrass Music Festival 2022

Pedal the Springs is produced by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information.

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When the snow hits and the temperatures dip, winter doesn’t have to mean the end to your biking season. We have tips to help keep you in the saddle all winter long. Whether you live in the Springs, are planning to visit or wherever you live, it’s all about having the right planning, preparation and gear.  We talk with a local cycling enthusiast and a local outdoor outfitter to find out the best gear, food options and other considerations along with some great winter rides to check out.

 Host: Torie Giffin, owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort

Guests: 

Chris Welch, 200 hour registered yoga teacher and athlete who moonlights as an attorney. He has fat biked in almost every condition imaginable from frigid races in the Midwest to completing the Leadville winter fat bike series in 2020-2021. He is well versed in all of the things you need to know if you are considering cycling in the winter or in the snow. Winter is his favorite season.

Jason Mezzy, owner of Routes Outfitter, mountain biker, road cyclist, skier, snowboarder. Taking on new winter cycling challenges.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort
http://bicycleresort.com/

BikeIowa Pogie Lites
https://bikeiowa.myshopify.com/products/pogielites

Borealis Fat Bikes
https://www.fatbike.com/

Borealis Fat Bike Worlds
https://fatbikeworlds.org/

Christopher Welch (Thegraveldefender on Instagram)
https://www.instagram.com/thegraveldefender/

Colorado Springs Cycling Club Frozen Water Bottle Ride
https://www.bikesprings.org/

Crested Butte Mountain Biking Association
https://crestedbuttemountainbike.com/

Crested Butte Mountain Bike Park
https://www.skicb.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/cb-bike-park.aspx

Cycling Santa
https://chasingsanta.com/

Gold Camp Tunnels
https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/7016675/gold-camp-road

Iditarod Trail Invitational Bike Alaska
https://bikepacking.com/event/2021-iditarod-trail-invitational/

Leadville Mineral Belt Trail
https://www.mineralbelttrail.com/

Leadville Winter Mountain Bike Race Series - Cloud City Wheelers
https://www.cloudcitywheelers.com/race

Salsa Beargrease & Salsa Mukluk
https://www.salsacycles.com/

Santa Fe Trail
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/santa-fe-regional-trail

Steamboat Bike Park
https://www.steamboat.com/things-to-do/downhill-mountain-biking

Routes Outfitter
https://routesoutfitter.com/

Trails End Taproom
https://www.trailsendtaproom.com/

Triple D Winter Race Series
http://tripledrace.com/

45 North – great winter clothing, face and head coverings, etc.
https://45nrth.com/

1000 Miles to Gnome - documentary Steve Cannon
https://www.adventureentertainment.com/1000-miles-to-nome

Winter Ride Tips:

-Dress in layers, start a little chilled, bring bag to carry gear, when stop indoors don’t sweat strip off layers. Chemical warmers, heated vest, Lobster gloves, any gloves/mittens that keep fingers together, Pogies snow mobile (Bike Iowa - Pogie Lites, 45 North, eye protection ski goggles, winter boots and flat pedals, wool socks.

-Have a backup plan “bailout plan” (someone to call), maybe stick closer to home or populated areas for first adventures

-Cell phones die faster in colder temps or can be out of range, keep it close to your body or near chemical hand warmers, use a Garmin with emergency tracking.

-Stay up on bike maintenance. Test out different tire pressures for best traction, Hydraulic brakes, bleed break, studded tires.

-Water bottles can freeze: put alcohol in your bottle won't freeze as fast (unless you’re racing) also try putting your bottle upside down or a little tea in it, keep up against chemical warmers, or bring a canteen with hot tea or soup, put your coat over the top of your camelback and thread the tube down your sleeve.

-Food Bars freeze bring real food, keep it close to your body, stuff that won’t freeze, Carbo Rocket, Hammer Perpetulum, Scratch Labs, Hot tea, coffee, soup.

Special thanks to Studio 809 Podcasts Supporter and Community Partner, Springs Homes.

Pedal the Springs is produced by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information.

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Get the lowdown on electric bike offerings in the Springs from our local ebike share program to a full service ebike delivery and outfitting service. Find out about the variety of local trails and destinations to explore whether you plan to shop or head out on a 25-mile mountain adventure. Whether you’re visiting the Springs or a native who’s never tried ebiking, find out about that eBike Smile everyone gets when they give it a try.

eBike discount code: PEDALSPRINGS

For PikeRide, download the app and set up an account before entering the code PEDALSPRINGS under "coupons and credits." The code will be valid for 1 free ride up to 20 minutes in duration.

For Rocke Mountain Bikes $20 off per rental and then $125 off purchase of a Biktrix ebike, call 719-257-3983.

Host: Torie Giffin, owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort

Guests:

• Jolie Nesmith, Executive Director of PikeRide, local non-profit electric-assist bike share program
• Caitlin Murphy, Owner/Operator Rocke Mountain Door to Door e-bike delivery service
• Daniel Giffin, Torie’s 14-year-old son, cyclist and new ebike user

Mentioned in this Episode:

Amp’d Adventures
http://ampdadventures.com/

Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort
http://bicycleresort.com/

Pikes Peak Cycling Hillclimb Challenge
https://www.coloradospringssports.org/pikespeakcyclinghillclimb/

Pike Ride
https://www.pikeride.org/

Rocke Mountain Bikes
https://www.rockemountainbike.com/

Special thanks to Studio 809 Podcasts Supporter and Community Partner, Springs Homes.

Pedal the Springs is produced by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information.

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If you're looking to break into or hone your craft as a bicycle mechanic, we’re talking with those in the know about what it’s like to go to the U of Q school for bike mechanics right here in Colorado Springs. 

Meet the director, an instructor and a recent grad and get all three’s perspectives on what makes the school top notch and how you can attend.

Host: Torie Giffin: owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort 

Guests: 

Jeff Donaldson: Director of U of Q Institute formerly Barnett Bicycle Institute 

Flash: Instructor at U of Q

Tatiana Pastor: Student and QBMS (Quality Bicycle Mechanic Scholarship recipient) from the Wheelhouse Detroit bike shop

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort
http://bicycleresort.com/

Barnett Bicycle Institute
https://www.qbp.com/u-of-q/institute/about/mission

U of Q Bicycle Institute
https://www.qbp.com/u-of-q/institute/about/mission

Quality Bicycle Products
https://www.qbp.com

Wheelhouse Detroit bike shop
https://www.wheelhousedetroit.com/

Special thanks to Studio 809 Podcasts Supporter and Community Partner, Springs Homes.

Pedal the Springs is produced by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information.

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From a high-altitude advantage to the variety of terrain and world class training facilities offered, there are many reasons athletes come from all over the world to train in Colorado Springs. After all, we’re Olympic City USA, home to the US Olympic and Paralympic Training Center and a city where champions are made. Two such champions are Jamol Eastman and Edwin Sutherland from Barbados and fresh off of wins in the Pan American Games after training in the Springs.

Podcast host Torie Giffin had the opportunity to host the two pro athletes at the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort for a few months before they headed off to their summer competitions. Find out more about why they came to train in the Springs, how they connected with their coach and trainer Andy Sparks, the owner of Performance United, and how that decision has paid off for them – along with their favorite places to ride.

Host: Torie Giffin, owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, recreational road cyclist and a little mountain biking

Guests: 

- Andy Sparks, Owner of Performance United and Professional coach and trainer, former Olympic Track & Sprint Cyclist, Coached Sarah Hammer to 8 world championships and 4 silver medals

- Jamol Eastman, Barbados, Silver 2021 Pan American Track Cycling, former National Champion

- Edwin Sutherland, Barbados, Bronze medalist in Pan Am Games and Silver and Bronze in Caribbean Championships

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort
http://bicycleresort.com/

Edwin Sutherland
https://www.instagram.com/edwin_sutherland/?hl=en

William J. Hybl Sports Medicine & Performance Center
https://www.hyblcenter.org/

Jamol Eastman
https://www.instagram.com/raised_by.wolves/

Olympic Velodrome
https://www.teamusa.org/About-the-USOPC/Olympic-Paralympic-Training-Centers/CSOPTC/Velodrome-Programs-and-Pricing

Performance United
https://performance-united.com/

Pikes Peak Cycling Hill Climb Challenge
https://www.coloradospringssports.org/ppchc-race-information/

Pedal the Springs is produced by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information.

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