Episode 063: If you pulled it off you’d be naked

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This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bike events, bikepacking, and adventure bikes of all flavors This week we are all in remote locations recording via Skype – Wes in Michigan, Joey in the Solomons Beat Lab and Brian in his in-home studio – aka bedroom. We are being socially responsible and minimizing contact. Tonight we are going …

Episode 062: Phil Thomas Talks GRX, Frostbike and Virginia Gravel

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Joining us this episode is Phil Thomas from Haymarket Bicycles and the Shimano Gravel Alliance. We discover a little bit about the shop, talk specifically about GRX, cover the Frostbike Race Series and local gravel riding in and around Haymarket, VA. Haymarket Bicycle Shop http://haymarketbicycles.com Shimano Gravel Alliance – Phil Thomas BIO https://bike.shimano.com/en-US/information/-shimanogravel-/phil-thomas.html Shimano RX 8 Shoes https://bike.shimano.com/en-US/information/news/shimano-rx8-gravel-shoe.html Haymarket/Plains Group …

Episode 061: Wes Leaves for Michigan…Sigh

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This is a podcast where we talk about playing bikes and bash on Michigan for an episode. Today is the last time we have Wes in studio…for at least a while. We have some listener email on 650B tire recommendations, a tech tip on chain waxing and sealant management from Joey, and Wes buys a new bike to get him …

Episode 060: Croatan Buck Fifty Recon with Matt Hawkins from Ridge Supply

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Joining us for this episode is Matt Hawkins – the event director of The Croatan Buck Fifty – he delivers everyone an update on course conditions and things you need to know before race day. Croatan Buck Fifty https://croatanbuckfifty.com/ Ridge Supply https://ridgesupply.com/ Brian’s Croatan Google spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LmjUmhYOC4UmYhYFeWocFVp_iu_5or9l8LazSPXrewE/edit?usp=sharing Rothrock grit https://www.bikereg.com/44254 GRUSK Srava club https://www.strava.com/clubs/GRUSK GRUSK bike reg https://www.bikereg.com/grusk Left Hand …

Kelly Paduch from Rocktown Rambler PLUS a Croatan Buck Fifty Over-Analysis

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In this episode Kelly Paduch joins us to talk about her event – the Rocktown Rambler coming up May 3, 2020. Plus Brian gives us a recap of his recon ride in Croatan National Forest leading up to the Buck Fifty. Croatan Buck Fifty: https://croatanbuckfifty.com/Croatan Buck Fifty route: https://www.strava.com/routes/10805822 Rocktown Bicycles: https://www.rocktownbicycles.com/ Rocktown Rambler: https://www.rocktownbicycles.com/rocktown-rambler Bikereg Rocktown Rambler: https://www.bikereg.com/44706 Bryce …

Episode 058: Simple phrases by Joey

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Joining us for episode 058 is Travel Olson. Travis is the race director for the Gravel Race Up Spruce Knob or GRUSK. This multi-faceted gravel weekend/festival/race/bikepacking event is held this year on July 9 through July 12. Offering race distances of 27, 52, 82, 140 miles plus a 230-mile bikepacking race along with music, beer, food, and camping GRUSK promises …

Episode 057: Dirty Kitten Gravel – You are going to hear from PETA

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On this episode, we are joined by Alex and Chris Howell the Race Directors of the Dirty Kitten Gravel Race. Alex has been the team manager at Vanderkitten/Entourage Racing. The DKGR is 100% unpaved with the majority of the terrain being secluded gravel farm roads, as well as some dirt/grass double-track sections. The roads vary from smooth, groomed sections to …

Episode 056: Hunter Allen Talks Power for Gravel

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This is a podcast where we talk about gravel cycling both racing and just riding as well as bikepacking and adventuring the world by bike. Joining us this episode is Hunter Allen. Hunter is the co-author of “Training and Racing with a Power Meter” and “Cutting-Edge Cycling”, co-developer of TrainingPeaks’ software, and founder of Peaks Coaching Group to talk about …

Episode 055: I’m not a woodpusher but I’ll do everything else

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Let’s talk GRAVEL! Bikes that is… Jess joins us again this week while Wes is away in Michigan. Her and Joey recap their weekend trip to the Holly Shelter Game Land in North Carolina and some sweet gravel riding. We’ve got a big update and announcement from Tanya at Rothrock GRIT (you are registered, right?). Alex from Dirty Kitten drops …

Episode 054: Palms are sweaty bibs filled with cold spaghetti

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A podcast about gravel bikes, gravel cycling, bikepacking, bike camping, and lots of other things cycling-related. We are bringing you a rambler this week full of gravel bike goodness and Wes drops a Michigan bombshell. Don’t forget the jersey store closes tonight at midnight! Rothrock GRIT Gravel Grinder event registration OPENS today at noon (if you are listening on Thursday) …