Spring is around the corner and so is some great gravel. Mynette Murtagh Randall of Trek Bikes and David King of Sweetwater are on to discuss this year's editions of the Rock'n Road 100 and the Rattlesnake Gravel Grind. Stay awhile, get dusty, and have tons of fun. We also take a look around Texas for other spring events on the calendar.

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Links:Rock'nRoad 100, Rattlesnake Gravel Grind, Trek Bikes

Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw

The 2024 Memorial Park Crits is going strong and so is Shottenkirk Kia Cycling with multiple riders in the lead. Sarah Rush and Ryan Joseph paused to share their experience in the leader's jersey of their races during week #4. We then see what's coming up on the Texas cycling calendar.

Links: Memorial Park Crits, Shottenkirk Kia Cycling, Hotter'n Hell 100, Capitol Chevy Driveway Series, Bill Weidlein Memorial State Championship Road Race, Texas State Crit Championships

Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw

Macleod has been racing since his days as a youth and shares his journey through the sport. He is now helping to coach and mentor the next generation from lessons he learned along the way. We also take a look at what's on the April calendar in Texas.

Links: Tour de Houston, Castell Grind, Track Regionals, Texas MS 150, TexBiker.net, Drop Bar Texas Store

Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw

David King is back, this time with multi-time World & US National Champion Christie Tracy and USAF Veteran/Runner/Cyclist Fairweather Steve, to talk about the Rattlesnake Gravel Grind, Sweetwater, and a few funny stories. We also take a look at upcoming events and you will hear my review of pants good for commuting and the office.

Links: Rattlesnake Gravel Grind, Team Tracy ATX, FairWeather Steve, Rhone, Ministry of Supply, Spoke, TexBiker.net

Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw

Race #3 of the 2023-24 BellVelo Gravel Series capped another successful series. Hear how the men's and women's Full Pint races went down this month from the podium finishers - Areil Mancillas (Shottenkirk Kia Cycling), Ashley Frye (Cynisca Cycling), Chase Collins (Shama Cycles), and Justin McQuerry (Ibis/Prestacycle and Team Novo Nordisk). Then, a quick look around the state for events coming up in February into March.

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Links: BellVelo Gravel Series, Shottenkirk Kia Cycling, Cynisca Cycling, Shama Cycles, Team Novo Nordisk, Ibis, Prestacycle, TexBiker, Cedar Hill Race Festival, Jalapeno 100, Pedaling the Prairie, La Primavera, Rattlesnake Gravel Grind

Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw

Races have all kinds of sponsors, and I was able to catch up with the beer and wheel sponsors of the Memorial Park Crits at the last race of the summer series. Adam LeSage, the director of fun at Karbach talks beer and bikes. Then, John Wilmeth spoke to me about the quality wheel builds of Cantu Wheels. Happy listening!

Links: Karbach Brewing, Cantu Wheels, Bigfoot Gravel Adventure, Cross of Ages, BellVelo Gravel Series, Drop Bar Texas Store

Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw

Scott Minard and I met up at The Yellow Cup in Houston to talk about Chasing Watts, the app he co-created to help you find the best group rides near you. If your a ride creator, then Chasing Watts will also help you grow your ride. I also take a look around what's coming up on the Texas cycling calendar and share a bit about my recent vacation in El Paso and Durango.

Links: Chasing Watts, Purgatory Ski Resort, Memorial Park Crits, The Driveway Series, Sun City Crit, Bill Wiedlein Memorial State Championship Road Race, Drop Bar Texas Store

Calling all crit racers, new and old! The Memorial Park Crits in Houston return July 2023. Eric Attayi (Urban Bicycle Gallery), Jimmy Boyle (Sun & Ski Sports), Mynette Murtagh Randall (Trek Bikes), and John Proctor (Pro Bikes Texas) sat down to share how the crits were brought back and what to expect. I also share interviews from Somerville, Texas when the MS150 passed by the Somerville Historical Society. Finally, a Feat of Glory shout-out wraps up this episode. Be sure to check out the links below to support those who support the cycling community.

Links: Memorial Park Crits, Trek Bikes, Urban Bicycle Gallery, Sun & Ski Sports, Pro Bikes Texas, Shama Cycles, Gear Monkey Bike Repair, Planetary Cycles, Blue Line Bike Lab, Somerville Historical Society

Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw

Armando and I go back a good 10 years or more. We talk about lessons we've learned from cycling, bike lanes in Houston, and home buying. Armando is a cyclist and realtor in Houston with EXP Realty.

Links: Armando with EXP Realty, The Driveway Series, Tuesday Night Crits, Bear Creek Crits, TexBiker.net, Drop Bar Texas Store

Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw

Barry Lee and Todd Reed give some background on what makes Austin Subaru's Pace Bend Weekend such a great event that is also now part of the USA Masters Cup national series. Both have been involved in cycling for over 20 years promoting, giving back, and introducing people to the sport.

Links: Austin Subaru's Pace Bend Weekend, Sanitas Sports, The Driveway Series, La Primavera Lago Vista, Gator Ride, Rattlesnake Gravel Grind, TexBiker.net, TXVelo.com 

Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw