Episode 034: You gotta poke and prod Wes

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Let’s all be honest here – this episode rambles along and entertains but trying to come up with one theme? Yeah, that’s not going to happen. Brian recaps his travels (what’s new, right?), Joey coughs a lot and talks about replacing the Zig Zag already, while Wes confuses us all talking about his Jones bar conversion. Or maybe it’s just …

Episode 019: Frolicking in the middle of the river

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In episode 019 we get the pleasure of welcoming some new Patreon Patrons – Thanks Ted and Dennis!! Brian catches us up on his Williamsburg tour with Wilderness Voyageurs and heads out to Dirtfest in PA, Joey buys a new Diverge frameset and pukes Papa John’s garlic sauce all over the slide at church camp, and Wes flip-flops again on …

Episode 018: I’m getting a corned beef taco over here

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It’s our first episode recorded in the lounge at Patuxent Adventure Center. Shimano releases their GRX gravel specific groupset, Brian talks about his weekend in Ohiopyle and the cool stuff happening at Wilderness Voyageurs, Joey throws out a raunchy this or that and it gets cut, Frankie calls in with another DK training update, Wes drops his phone and Max …

Episode 017: What the hell is a squiddle?

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Our apologies upfront for the sound quality of this episode. I was on the verge of not releasing it – and then squiddles happened. You’ll see. Bear with us and thanks! Back to superior audio quality in 018! – Brian Brian is still in Florida in search of fish, Sugarloaf Mountain and pushing the limits of his Roubaix on 12 …

Episode 016: I like hiding food in my beard

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And now for something kinda different… Brian is in Florida on work while Joey and Wes pine away at home so this episode is our first remote recording using Zencastr. Well, technically it is our second since the first one didn’t work out so well the night before. While this worked out OK it’s nothing like having the team in …

Episode 015: Grape Gravel Crusher and Texas Hill Country Recap

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We spend an episode catching up on Grape Gravel Crusher 2019 and Brian’s recent tour in Texas Hill Country. Joining us is our friend and patron Nadine Hughes who joined the fellas at GGC. She brings a female perspective to the event discussion. We have new patrons to welcome, some voicemails and some emails to go over.  BIG NEWS in …

Episode 014: Good gravel goodness to the good people that love gravel

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Joining us for Episode 014 is Aaron Raines from Specialized to talk about the gravel scene in Nebraska, the Specialized gravel stable of bikes, and his upcoming event the Robidoux Quick and Dirty on June 22,  2019. Roubidoux Quick and Dirty: https://robidouxquickdirty.wixsite.com/race Roubidoux Quick and Dirty on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/robidouxquickanddirty/ Aaron Raines: https://www.instagram.com/aaron_raines/ Specialized Gravel & Adventure Bikes: https://www.specialized.com/us/en/shop/bikes/road-bikes/adventure–gravel-bikes/c/roadadventuregravel Mid-Atlantic Gravel, …

Episode 012: She brings home the mochi

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On this episode, Reese Ruland from Niner Bikes joins us to talk about the gravel and cycling culture at Niner, her time at Specialized and TrainingPeaks, plus her sponsorships by New Belgium, Cervelo and others. We review the Strava club leaderboard from last week, answer some listener email, talk about single vs. double wheeled trailers, and welcome some new patrons. …

Episode 010: Who uses a saddle bag anymore when you’ve got a beard

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Due to extreme hustle on Brian’s part we are proud to present Episode 010! This week we chat with Dave Pryor to talk about unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley. It is billed as a premier raw road adventure through the hills and valleys of central Pennsylvania during peak fall foliage on Sunday, October 13th, 2019. Registration opens March 17, …