April 14, 2016

Riding Gravel Radio Ranch Page

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This episode of the Riding Gravel Radio Ranch is brought to you by Travel Kansas and Smooth Operator Premium Lubricant.

Guitar Ted and Ben catch up on some things that have been going on with the site, including some reviews and updates. Guitar Ted has been busy testing tires, wider rims, and getting his fill of riding on early season Iowa gravel. He shares some thoughts on the Panaracer Gravel King 40mm and the Clement MSO 36’s.

We also give you information about Trans Iowa Radio and Guitar Ted gives some initial info and updates about this year’s upcoming Trans Iowa.

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April 12, 2016

Trail Cast Show Page

ABOUT THE EPISODE

Drew is joined by guest, Todd McMahon. Todd contacted our team at Mountain Bike Radio to get on and share his thoughts on mountain bikes in Wilderness Areas. Todd owns mountain bikes himself and mountain bikes from time to time. He is better known as a hiker, recently completing the Ice Age National Scenic Trail. He believes that the Pacific Crest Trail should be kept for it's original users, hikers and horseback riders and has created two pages to share information about the trail.

This episode will give you some thoughts from someone who isn't neck-deep in the cycling world and will offer perspective of how others view mountain bikers.

Mountain Bike Radio officially endorses both IMBA and the Sustainable Trails Coalition. We feel that IMBA has played an integral role in all of our current access and local and regional relationships and will continue to foster those important relationships, while the Sustainable Trails Coalition can pick up in efforts that IMBA isn't. Together, the groups provide some great advocacy for all of us.

If you or someone you know is in charge of trail projects or organizing work days for your group, Drew wants you to email him. Share your projects and when your work days are, and he'll share that information in future episodes.

If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for the next episode, contact us at [email protected].

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"Former IMBA Chair Releases Scathing Letter Denouncing IMBA in Favor of the STC"

"Open Letter to IMBA about Wilderness, the Sustainable Trails Coalition and E-MTBS"

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April 11, 2016

The Youth Movement Show Page

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Jeff, Jake, and Ryan are back with another episode of The Youth Movement. In this episode they talk with and introduce Coach Sam Tamura, because Sam will be doing a coaching segment for the show going forward.

They discuss race preparation and strategies for beginning racers, all juniors, especially high school and middle school NICA League racers. Ryan and Jake share some of their experience throughout the episode to give the youth perspective.

If you have any ideas for future guests or episodes for Mountain Bike Radio, please contact us at [email protected]. If you have any ideas, questions, or comments for The Youth Movement, contact us at the [email protected].

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April 10, 2016

The Path Show Page

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Megan from The Path Bike Shop, joins Nathan, Tani and Auk to discuss her experience getting into mountain bikes, diving into enduro racing and women in the sport of mountain biking. Guys, listen up for some advice for taking your girl out to the trails.

The guys finish the show with some discussion about the Intense Spyder 27.5 C.

The Path guys welcome all of your questions and encourage you to send them an email with the subject “Podcast Question” to [email protected].

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No listener questions in this episode. If you have any questions, comments, or want to just drop the guys a note, you can contact them by sending them an email with the subject "Podcast Question" to [email protected].

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April 7, 2016

The Last Aid Station Show Page

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Mark and Steve dive into the kick off of the endurance racing season with recaps of True Grit, 6 Hours of Warrior Creek, Love Valley Roubaix, Land Run 100 and close out the Fat Bike Season with a short recap of the Iditarod Trail Invitational.

Listen in for Mark and Steve thoughts on 1 x 11 and 1 x 12 conversions along with a Mount Washington record climb on a fatbike and some other upcoming races. Steve and Mark also discuss some friendly wagers on NUE Series outcomes and what they have going on this spring.

If you are a race director or racer who would like to hear your race report on an episode of The Last Aid Station, please contact Mark at [email protected]. If you have any questions or feedback for Steve, please email him at [email protected].

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April 6, 2016

Just Riding Along Show Page

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More. Of. Matt's. Road. Bike. Ugh.. What lube should you run in your I9 hubs? Derailleur cable, bars, and more. Plus they geek out on some bike numbers based around a discussion started by the Niner RKT. Andrea's bike fit rant.

A huge thanks to all previous show supporters! If you would like to support the show, CLICK HERE.

We want to hear from you! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for the next episode, contact us at [email protected].

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LISTENER QUESTIONS

Questions answered by the crew in this episode:

– Kyle Mandler has some issues with his rebound and compression damping on my Pike RCT3

– Gerhard asks if he only has money for either bike fit or a skills clinic, what should he do

If you have any comments or questions for the Just Riding Along show, email to [email protected]

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April 2, 2016

Just Riding Along Show Page

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More. JRA. Questions, answers, Kenny-isms, and stories of random bike stuff. Kenny shares a story about a weekend project - a lithium battery conversion to an electric trials motorcycle. Plus, how do you know if you need high mount or low mount side swing front derailleur?

A huge thanks to all of this week's show supporters! If you would like to support the show, CLICK HERE.

- Noah Hawk from Maryland gave $25

- Kyle Mandler from West Virginia gave $10

We want to hear from you! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for the next episode, contact us at [email protected].

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LISTENER QUESTIONS

Questions answered by the crew in this episode:

– Justin from the internet wants a new road bike

– Travis from Minnesota is a little confused on what bike he can and should get

– Joe from Northern Minnesota asks about mountain bike shoes - Sidis, Mavics

If you have any comments or questions for the Just Riding Along show, email to [email protected]

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April 2, 2016

The Last Aid Station Show Page

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This is another special edition of The Last Aid Station. Mark brings you the most in-depth Absa Cape Epic coverage you’ll hear anywhere. Listen in as he rolls through the action and results of this year’s 2016 Absa Cape Epic in South Africa.

About the Absa Cape Epic – from the website: “The Absa Cape Epic must be completed by both members of a two-person team. The route changes every year, leading aspiring amateur and professional mountain bikers from around the world through roughly 800km of unspoilt scenery and 15 000m of accumulated climbing, over some of the most magnificent mountain passes in South Africa.

The Absa Cape Epic is the most televised mountain bike stage race in the world and the only eight-day mountain bike stage race classed as hors catégorie by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). This official UCI status makes it a highlight on the professional racer’s calendar. The Absa Cape Epic also attracts aspiring amateur riders wanting to test themselves against the best. It is a full-service race, meaning that everything is taken care of from the start – all riders need to think about is riding.”

If you are a race director or racer who would like to hear your race report on an episode of The Last Aid Station, please contact Mark at [email protected]. If you have any questions or feedback for Steve, please email him at [email protected].

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March 31, 2016

A Girl Who Rides Show Page

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Leah Gruhn joins Andrea to discuss her recent successful first attempt at the Iditarod Trail Invitational. Leah breaks down her 350-mile fatbike trek from Knik Lake to McGrath, Alaska. It’s a great listen because Leah’s passion and excitement for the ITI and riding in general definitely comes through. Leah had a busy 2015-16 winter as she completed the Tuscobia Ultra, the Arrowhead 135, the Actif Epica, and the Iditarod Trail Invitational.

The Iditarod Trail Invitational is the world’s longest winter ultra marathon by fat bike, foot and ski, and follows the historic Iditarod Trail from Knik, Alaska over the Alaska Range to McGrath (350-mile) and to Nome (1000-mile) in late February every year one week before the Iditarod Sled Dog Race. The shorter 350-mile race finishes in the interior village of McGrath on the Kuskokwim River and the 1000-mile race finishes in Nome.

If you have any ideas for future guests or episodes, please contact us at[email protected].

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ABOUT LEAH (from the Salsa Cycles website): “Leah Gruhn grew up in Rhode Island and developed a love of wilderness adventure in the far north as a teenager on summer canoe trips in northern Minnesota and the Canadian Arctic. After moving to Duluth, Minnesota, she became an avid cross-country skier and winter camper, and later competed in northern Minnesota’s Arrowhead 135 on cross-country skis. The following year, Leah raced the Arrowhead on fatbike and quickly got hooked on long fatbike races. In total she has competed in six Arrowhead 135s, the ITI, Tuscobia Ultra, and Actif Epica.”

Leah’s guest blog post on the Salsa Cycles website – Part 1

Leah’s guest blog post on the Salsa Cycles website – Part 2

Leah’s guest blog post on the Salsa Cycles website – Part 3

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March 28, 2016

The Last Aid Station Show Page

ABOUT THE EPISODE

Steve does a special episode of The Last Aid Station. In this episode, he interviews Jorden Wakeley. Jorden is one of the top mountain bike racers in the Midwest and has been taking podiums and wins in several disciplines, including cross-country, endurance, and fatbiking. He recently won the 906 Polar Roll in Marquette, Michigan in February and now he’s doing a vacation/mini training camp done in Arizona.

Steve and Jorden discuss several topics including some of Jorden’s favorite races, toughest race, favorite bike, and his training and racing. Listen in and get some good thoughts from one of the top mountain bikers out there.

If you are a race director or racer who would like to hear your race report on an episode of The Last Aid Station, please contact Mark at [email protected]. If you have any questions or feedback for Steve, please email him at[email protected].

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