Epic rides, unforgettable stories, and a look inside one of Colorado Springs’ most iconic outdoor adventure companies.

Outback Jake and the Flying Scotsman from Adventures Out West talk biking adventures around the Pikes Peak region and the story behind the longtime local family business. Founded in 1973 by native Coloradans Bruce and Patty Wellens and now run by their son Greg Wellens since 2003, Adventures Out West has become a Colorado Springs adventure staple.

From guided bike rides and jeep tours to Segways, zip lines, and hot air balloon rides, this episode explores the many ways Adventures Out West helps visitors and locals experience the beauty and excitement of the region. If you love outdoor adventure and discovering what makes Colorado Springs special, this episode is for you.

Host: Torie Giffin, Owner Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort

Guests:

Outback Jake, Adventures Out West Ride Guide

The Flying Scotsman, Adventures Out West Ride Guide

Mentions and Links to show topics:

Adventures Out West https://advoutwest.com/

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

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

Gold Camp Road https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/gold-camp-road

Manitou Springs https://manitousprings.org/

Pikes Peak America’s Mountain https://coloradosprings.gov/plan-your-visit-pikes-peak-americas-mountain

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&

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