State Bicycles partner link: https://alnk.to/9Ifw9ex

Kevin's YouTube video: https://youtu.be/fZHpVskOzwc?si=Q5eATLueA3XHyi_G

Brad's history video: https://youtu.be/JMZbU6on43k

UCI Gravel Worlds Turmoil: https://www.bicycleretailer.com/retail-news/2025/03/04/specialized-retail-stores-offer-chain-waxing-silca-partnership

Conversations from Casa Verde: Adventures in Terlingua and Affordable Gravel Bikes

In this episode, the hosts discuss their recent activities, including a trip to Terlingua, Texas, for a photo shoot with Shimano and a deep dive into cooking and cycling in the desert. They highlight the excellent food prepared for the crew, the beautiful landscape, and memorable cycling rides in the area. The conversation moves to the accessibility of gravel biking, featuring a detailed overview of the new State Bicycle Co. 4130 All-Road bike, its affordability, components, and potential as a gateway for new riders into the gravel scene. The dialogue also delves into technical aspects of bike maintenance, the pros and cons of electronic shifting, and recent updates from the cycling industry, including Silca's collaboration with Specialized and Intense Cycle's new program with QBP for custom bike builds.

00:00 Technical Difficulties and Introductions

00:50 Windy Weather Woes

01:10 Tree Trimming Tales

03:25 Cycling Conversations

11:18 Shimano vs. SRAM Debate

17:07 Cheating in Cycling

23:56 Nicolas Cage Movie Talk

26:04 Chain Waxing and Bike Maintenance

35:57 Intense Cycles and QBP Partnership

41:04 REI and People for Bikes Initiative

45:40 Bikepacking and Terlingua Reflections

46:32 Finding the Perfect Cabin

47:18 Exploring the Surroundings

48:31 A Culinary Adventure

51:17 Desert Delicacies

57:25 Cycling Through Terlingua

01:00:17 The State Bicycle Review

01:14:27 Gravel Worlds and Gear Talk

01:20:02 Electronic Shifting Insights

01:29:28 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

https://www.bicycleretailer.com/announcements/2025/03/04/intense-cycles-works-solve-ibd-challenges