Mountain Cog

By Mountain Cog - Joshua Anderson & Dane "Guru" Higgins

Comedy

What's Mountain Cog about?

Hosted by an enthusiast and a mountain bike industry expert featuring laughter and passionate guests.

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Mountain Cog episodes:

06.18.2024
077 – Listener stories: crazy wildlife encounters on mountain bike trails.
Send us a Text Message. The MCP team put out a request on our socials and multiple forums requesting stories about crazy wildlife encounters on the trail. We got a great response (thanks to all that contributed)! So, we grouped...
06.04.2024
076 – Why drive when you can ride to the trail? (Randolph Ford, Author of “The Loop – America’s #1 Recreational Trail”)
Send us a Text Message. We live in “America’s Bike Town” (Tucson, Arizona). Our weather allows us to ride 365 days a year and the cycling options here are unmatched. We have 100’s of miles of single-track that range...
05.21.2024
075 – Consumer direct brands… great bikes cheap, but are you giving up more than you save? (Steve Morganstern, Bicycle Ranch)
Send us a Text Message. Josh and Dane sit down with Steve Morganstern (Bicycle Ranch) to discuss why mountain bikers might be giving up more than they save when buying from a consumer direct brand. This episode essentially covers the consumer...
05.07.2024
074 – The first bump is always free! A conversation with Pivot’s president. (Bryan Mason, President, Pivot Cycles)
Send us a Text Message. Josh & Dane took a field trip up to Tempe, Arizona to spend a day with Pivot Cycles’ President (Bryan Mason) and Factory Field Rep (Bill Larson). The day included a fun ride on Pivot...
04.23.2024
073 – SRAM vs Shimano, shoutouts, and stupid bike stuff.
Send us a Text Message. This episode features the MCP hosts Josh and Dane and is pretty MTB-techy. It starts out with a couple shoutouts from Josh to bike industry brands 1up and PNW for excellent customer service. It transitions...
04.10.2024
072 - Bonus Episode: The new and significantly redesigned Rocky Mountain Altitude (Sam Elmes, Rocky Mountain)
Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Dane sits down again with Sam Elmes from Rocky Mountain to discuss Rocky's significantly redesigned enduro bike... the Altitude. Feedback from Rocky's professional enduro race team were essential in shaping the Altitude's...
04.02.2024
071 - If you can see better, you can ride better. (Rob Tavakoli, CEO, SportRX)
Send us a Text Message. In this episode Josh & Dane chat with "Sunglass Rob" the CEO of San Diego's based SportRX. SportRX is an online company focused on prescription eyewear for multiple sports with biking being one of their...
03.26.2024
070 – Bonus Episode: Rocky Mountain’s new Instinct (140mm trail bike) & other cool stuff… (Sam Elmes, Rocky Mountain Bikes)
Send us a Text Message. Dane had a chance to sit down with Sam Elmes from Rocky Mountain Bikes during the Sedona Mountain Bike Festival to chat about the new Instinct, Rocky’s line-up and a bit about the mountain bike...
03.19.2024
069 – Nipple management… and other annoying mountain bike stuff. (Part 1)
Send us a Text Message. In this episode Josh and Dane discuss and debate (argue even) about annoying mountain bike stuff. Some of the topics we debate on include… Presta valves + chunky sealant. Dunlop valves. British brake lever setup (rear...
03.05.2024
068 – Old Pueblo MTB doesn’t just talk about riding… they ride, and they ride a lot. (The Travis Williams, Old Pueblo MTB)
Send us a Text Message. Old Pueblo MTB is a mountain bike group based in Tucson, AZ. that hosts multiple group rides every week. The group communicates primarily through their Facebook page which has 4,000+ members. The episode features ‘The...
02.20.2024
067 – Beer & mountain bikes go together better than peanut butter and jelly. (Brian Vance, Catalina Brewing Company)
Send us a Text Message. Recorded onsite at the brewery, the boys chat with Brian (owner of Catalina Brewing Company) about beer, the brewery, and content spanning a ton of mountain bike topics (including: bikes, epic adventures, bike art, and...
02.18.2024
066 – Live from 24 Hrs in the Old Pueblo (2024)
Send us a Text Message. What is the 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo? Think “Burning Man” + “Mountain Bike Race”. Dane & Josh recorded this episode LIVE this morning, just before the race start in the Old Pueblo MTB...
02.06.2024
065 - "Hips Don't Lie" is not just a song by Shakira. Mountain bike fits with Tyler. (Tyler Vandruff, GURU Bikes)
Send us a Text Message. If you listen to this podcast at all... you probably know that we are presently obsessed with bike fits. It all started when Wolfman (aka Andrew Wolf, a prior exercise physiologist) berated Josh for never...
01.23.2024
064 – Dane Higgins first (as co-host) episode.
Send us a Text Message. Join us in wishing a warm welcome to Dane Higgins (Guru Bikes & Guru Suspension) who is joining Josh as the new co-host of the Mountain Cog Podcast. In this episode, we welcome and learn...
01.09.2024
063 – Mike Festerling’s last podcast.
Send us a Text Message. Bittersweet. It’s an interesting word. It’s used to refer to something that has both happy and sad aspects. It’s the perfect word to describe this episode. The sad part is that this is Mike’s last...
12.26.2023
062 – Bike fits & bidets. Both will change your life. This episode is about bike fits. (Frank Kaiser)
Send us a Text Message. In Episode 57, Wolfman convinced us to get a bike fit. So, we tracked down a local (and amazing) professional bike fitter, got a bike fit from him, and convinced him to come on the...
12.12.2023
061 – Bikes, roads, and other modes. A conversation with “Roundabout Sam”. (Sam Credio, Director of Transportation & Mobility, City of Tucson)
Send us a Text Message. In this episode Josh, Mike, & Roundabout Sam have an interesting conversation on the vast challenges and success stories related to managing transportation & mobility in Tucson, Arizona. While centered around Tucson… these topics directly...
11.28.2023
060 - Be Nice. Say Hi. Mountain bike advocacy w/ SDMBA - San Diego Mountain Biking Association (Susie Murphy)
Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we engage in a compelling conversation with Susie Murphy, the Executive Director of the San Diego Mountain Biking Association (SDMBA.com), a non-profit organization committed to preserving and enhancing sustainable trail access for...
11.14.2023
059 - Part 2 of 2 - Dusty's inspiring mental health journey. (Dusty Horton)
Send us a Text Message. Warning: this episode includes conversation about suicide. This episode may not be appropriate for anyone sensitive to the topic of suicide. If you are having suicidal thoughts, please know, SUICIDE IS NOT THE ANSWER, help...
11.14.2023
058 - Part 1 of 2 - Get to know an O.G. BMX Pro. (Dusty Horton)
Send us a Text Message. This is the 1st of our 2 part series with O.G. BMX pro Dusty Horton. The episode starts off with Dusty telling about his BMX roots in Milwaukee, his time riding for DK, his discovery...
10.31.2023
057 - Wolfman returns! An exercise physiologist's take on cardiovascular fitness and bike fit. (Andew Wolf)
Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered about the intricate science behind cardiovascular fitness and the mysterious VO2 max readings on your smart devices? Or pondered about the impact of bike crank lengths on your cadence? Well, your curiosity is...
10.17.2023
056 - The development journey of a new EF Education-ONTO Junior Race Team rider. (Brady Hogue)
Send us a Text Message. This week's guest is 15 year old road cyclist Brady Hogue (joined by his mom Sarah). Throughout the episode Brady walks us through his cycling journey starting with the Vail Composite Mountain Bike team thru...
10.03.2023
055 - Hike Texas Canyon? Bike from SE Arizona to Vegas? Promoting the outdoors with Trails Inspire. (Sirena Rana)
Send us a Text Message. In this episode we chat with Sirena Rana, owner of Trails Inspire. The episode covers many cool outdoor topics including Amerind Museum's grand opening (Oct 7th, 2023) of a new hiking trail system in Texas...
09.19.2023
054 - Mountain biking is surfing the earth... a tribute to Bike Monk, Craig Randall, R.I.P. (Mark Flint, Jon Shouse, & Steve Roach)
Send us a Text Message. Have you ever met a person whose spirit leaves an indelible mark on your soul? A man with a self-actualized nature, humbleness, and kindness that garners respect from all that meet him? Craig Randall, fondly...
09.05.2023
053 - If only our chief of police was an avid cyclist. Oh wait, he is! (Chad Kasmar, Tucson Chief of Police)
Send us a Text Message. Today's guest, Tucson Police Department Chief Chad Kasmar, is a passionate cyclist with a fascinating career in public safety. Kasmar shares his journey from a tricycle-riding child to an avid mountain biking adult. We delve...
08.22.2023
052 - Graham Cracker route, 6300 ft descent over 17 miles. Restoring trails on Mount Graham. (Nat Gordon, SDMB)
Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered what it takes to reconstitute and epic big mountain trail system with sick vertical drop? Today, we're fortunate to have Nat Gordon, a board member of the volunteer-run Sonoran Desert Mountain Bikers (SDMB)...
08.08.2023
051 - Ride Tucson… a desert oasis building bike community. (Jesus Frías)
Send us a Text Message. Join us as we pedal our way through the world of cycling with our guest, Jesus Frías, a seasoned cyclist and owner of Ride Tucson, a new shop that focuses on building community. With over...
07.25.2023
050 - Air awareness is air awareness... from the skate park to the bike park. (Skander Anderson & Grayson Festerling)
Send us a Text Message. Turns out, growing up in a skatepark lays the foundation for unbelievable talent on gravity fed trails. This week’s guests (Skander Anderson & Grayson Festerling) are both 14 years old. They grew up spending countless hours...
07.18.2023
049 - Point your knees, twist your hips, & go ride w/ Trail Lovers in Sedona. (Joanna & Phil Yates)
Send us a Text Message. This episode features Joanna and Phil Yates of Trail Lovers, a company located in Sedona, Arizona that provides guided mountain bike rides/tours. Joanna is the Skills Clinic Manager & Lead Skills Coach and Phil is...
07.10.2023
048 - Go ride a bike! Location: Angelfire Bike Park. (Patrick West - Bike Park Manager & Tucker VanOrmer - Gravity Trail Development Manager)
Send us a Text Message. If you have not ridden Angelfire Bike Park in Northern New Mexico, then stop what you are doing right now and plan a trip. It’s a bucket list destination. In this episode Angelfire’s Bike Park Manager...
07.04.2023
047 - Stoke the fire! A conversation about bike packing with Campfire Cycling (Josh Lipton)
Send us a Text Message. Our hosts are joined by guest Josh Lipton, founder of Campfire Cycling, a brick & mortar and online shop that specializes in bikepacking and bicycle touring. Lipton shares his expertise and the trio dive deep into...
06.27.2023
046 - The path to suffering. T-bone’s journey qualifying & training for the ‘23 Leadville 100 MTB. (Brad “T-bone” Knox”)
Send us a Text Message. There are three types of people in the world… 1. those who - wonder what happened 2. those who - know what happened, but were not involved 3. those who - make things happen This week’s guest...
06.20.2023
045 - Pedaling Journeys: Exploring Elite Cycling and European Bike Tours (Marti Shea and Joe Tonon)
Send us a Text Message. Josh and Lacey take our listeners on a journey around the world on two wheels with extraordinary guests Marti Shea (aka the Gazelle), an esteemed elite athlete, cyclist, and owner of Select Fitness, and Joe...
06.12.2023
044 - Go ride a bike! Location: Mission Beach, CA. (Matt Anderson)
Send us a Text Message. The week is the first of a periodic and recurring new series on bike riding destinations. We call it… Go ride a bike. This first episode highlights Mission Beach, California, where you can park your...
06.06.2023
043 - Design & fabricate your own frame! (Dave Bohm, Bohemian Bikes & framebuildingschool.com)
Send us a Text Message. Framebuildingschool.com offers 7 day (carbon) & 11 day (steel) courses in where you learn to design and actually fabricate a custom frame! Only 2 students allowed per session. In this episode of the MCP,...
05.30.2023
042 - Ole’! Ventana Mountain Bikes USA (Sherwood Gibson)
Send us a Text Message. This episode features Sherwood Gibson, the founder of Ventana Mountain Bikes USA. The conversation covers the origins of Ventana Bikes, Sherwood’s passion for bicycles, and how it led him to establish the company. Sherwood and...
05.23.2023
041 - The first person you lead is you. (Troy Jacobson, Spinervals & The Jacobson Leadership Academy)
Send us a Text Message. In this episode of the Mountain Cog Podcast, we delve into the world of endurance coaching, single-speed racing, and leadership training with the remarkable Troy Jacobson. With a vast array of experiences and expertise, Troy...
05.16.2023
040 - Carbon frame broke? No problem, these guys can fix it. (Mike Piccini and Paul Thomas)
Send us a Text Message. This week’s episode features Mike Piccini and Paul Thomas from Carbon-Fix. The Carbon-Fix team is made up of a few individuals with a combination of many years of cycling experience and more importantly over 35...
05.09.2023
039 – There are no benchwarmers on the Vail (AZ) School Mountain Bike Team. (Scott Wraith w/ Shelby & Riley)
Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we hear from Scott Wraith (aka Scotty Van Halen), coach of the Vail Composite Mountain Bike Team, and his daughters/team riders, Shelby and Riley. They discuss the team's history, its mission, and...
05.02.2023
038 - Providing transformative experiences. The Arizona Trail. ~800 miles from Mexico to Utah. (Matt Nelson)
Send us a Text Message. This week the MCP is joined by guest host Mike Mucker and features special guest Matt Nelson, Executive Director of the Arizona Trail Association (ATA). The ATA is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to...
04.25.2023
037 - This episode will self-destruct in 10 seconds. The Phantom Abides. (Wil Bisel)
Send us a Text Message. Wil “The Phantom” Bisel and his wife Jessica join the MCP for an entertaining conversation that weaves together his DYI approach to BMX, gravel riding, and yoga. Wil is a multi-faceted athlete and coach, currently...
04.17.2023
036 - Peanut butter & jealousy! You’d be a better cyclist, if you’d started on a BMX. (Andy Erickson, Tucson BMX)
Send us a Text Message. In this week’s episode, the boys are joined by Andy “Floyd” Erickson who runs the ‘Tucson BMX’ racetrack in southern Arizona. Throughout the conversation the crew uncovers many interesting topics including: How BMX turns out great...
04.11.2023
035 - Check yourself before you wreck yourself. (Josh & Mike)
Send us a Text Message. In this episode the boys discuss checks, checks, checks. Pre-ride bike checks. Ride gear checks. Shop tool checks. And how to stay positive and check yourself when forced off the bike with an injury. Topics...
04.04.2023
034 - Stop making it weird dad! A father, a son, & mountain bike shenanigans. (Aaron & James Cavazos)
Send us a Text Message. This week Mike and Josh are joined by a father and son duo of mountain bike enthusiasts; Aaron “Limited Edition” Cavazos and his teenage son James “The Rambler”. These two boys share their passion for...
03.28.2023
033 - It's time to meet the Guru! (Dane Higgins, Guru Bikes & Guru Suspension)
Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we meet Dane Higgins, the owner of Guru Bikes and Guru Suspension. Guru Bikes is a newly opened and full service bike shop in Tucson, Arizona. Guru Suspension is a nationwide mountain...
03.21.2023
032 - Lululemon is not yoga… balancing family, work, & mountain biking w/ Stoke Podcast (Quinn Travis, Stoke Podcast)
Send us a Text Message. This week we are excited to introduce our audience to the “Stoke Podcast” in this joint MCP/Stoke episode. Stoke Podcast is hosted by Quinn Travis who is a professional off-road cyclist, Psychology major, Yoga student,...
03.14.2023
031 - Family bike shops are about fresh bread and all bikes, even recumbents! (Brian Newbrey, Ajo Bikes)
Send us a Text Message. In this podcast, we hear from Brian Newbrey, (aka Dah Shark) owner of Ajo Bikes, a family bicycle shop in Tucson, Arizona. Brian talks about his passion for helping people find the right bike for...
03.07.2023
030 - Believe it or not, Wisconsin’s got a great bike scene (Eric Ebenboch)
Send us a Text Message. Eric “EZ” Ebenboch (aka The Cheetah) stops by the Mountain Cog studio during his trip to Tucson for the 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo event. Throughout the chat and amongst the banter, EZ shares...
02.28.2023
029 - GRO Girl GRO empowers & enables 4th-8th grade girls thru bikes and more! (Jody Bartz)
Send us a Text Message. Jody Bartz, PhD, dedicated endurance athlete with over a decade of experience as a competitive cyclist, recently started a program called GRO Girl GRO which stands for “Gathering and Recreating Outdoors, Girl(s) learn how to...
02.21.2023
028 - Can SCUBA training & martial arts better prepare you for mountain bike crashes? (Dan MacInnis)
Send us a Text Message. Back by popular demand, the boys are joined by Punk Rock Dan for a fun conversation that covers a number of topics including… Returning to exercise after respiratory illness.How martial arts & scuba training can help...

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Mountain Cog episodes:

077 – Listener stories: crazy wildlife encounters on mountain bike trails.

076 – Why drive when you can ride to the trail? (Randolph Ford, Author of “The Loop – America’s #1 Recreational Trail”)

075 – Consumer direct brands… great bikes cheap, but are you giving up more than you save? (Steve Morganstern, Bicycle Ranch)

074 – The first bump is always free! A conversation with Pivot’s president. (Bryan Mason, President, Pivot Cycles)

073 – SRAM vs Shimano, shoutouts, and stupid bike stuff.

072 - Bonus Episode: The new and significantly redesigned Rocky Mountain Altitude (Sam Elmes, Rocky Mountain)

071 - If you can see better, you can ride better. (Rob Tavakoli, CEO, SportRX)

070 – Bonus Episode: Rocky Mountain’s new Instinct (140mm trail bike) & other cool stuff… (Sam Elmes, Rocky Mountain Bikes)

069 – Nipple management… and other annoying mountain bike stuff. (Part 1)

068 – Old Pueblo MTB doesn’t just talk about riding… they ride, and they ride a lot. (The Travis Williams, Old Pueblo MTB)

067 – Beer & mountain bikes go together better than peanut butter and jelly. (Brian Vance, Catalina Brewing Company)

066 – Live from 24 Hrs in the Old Pueblo (2024)

065 - "Hips Don't Lie" is not just a song by Shakira. Mountain bike fits with Tyler. (Tyler Vandruff, GURU Bikes)

064 – Dane Higgins first (as co-host) episode.

063 – Mike Festerling’s last podcast.

062 – Bike fits & bidets. Both will change your life. This episode is about bike fits. (Frank Kaiser)

061 – Bikes, roads, and other modes. A conversation with “Roundabout Sam”. (Sam Credio, Director of Transportation & Mobility, City of Tucson)

060 - Be Nice. Say Hi. Mountain bike advocacy w/ SDMBA - San Diego Mountain Biking Association (Susie Murphy)

059 - Part 2 of 2 - Dusty's inspiring mental health journey. (Dusty Horton)

058 - Part 1 of 2 - Get to know an O.G. BMX Pro. (Dusty Horton)

057 - Wolfman returns! An exercise physiologist's take on cardiovascular fitness and bike fit. (Andew Wolf)

056 - The development journey of a new EF Education-ONTO Junior Race Team rider. (Brady Hogue)

055 - Hike Texas Canyon? Bike from SE Arizona to Vegas? Promoting the outdoors with Trails Inspire. (Sirena Rana)

054 - Mountain biking is surfing the earth... a tribute to Bike Monk, Craig Randall, R.I.P. (Mark Flint, Jon Shouse, & Steve Roach)

053 - If only our chief of police was an avid cyclist. Oh wait, he is! (Chad Kasmar, Tucson Chief of Police)

052 - Graham Cracker route, 6300 ft descent over 17 miles. Restoring trails on Mount Graham. (Nat Gordon, SDMB)

051 - Ride Tucson… a desert oasis building bike community. (Jesus Frías)

050 - Air awareness is air awareness... from the skate park to the bike park. (Skander Anderson & Grayson Festerling)

049 - Point your knees, twist your hips, & go ride w/ Trail Lovers in Sedona. (Joanna & Phil Yates)

048 - Go ride a bike! Location: Angelfire Bike Park. (Patrick West - Bike Park Manager & Tucker VanOrmer - Gravity Trail Development Manager)

047 - Stoke the fire! A conversation about bike packing with Campfire Cycling (Josh Lipton)

046 - The path to suffering. T-bone’s journey qualifying & training for the ‘23 Leadville 100 MTB. (Brad “T-bone” Knox”)

045 - Pedaling Journeys: Exploring Elite Cycling and European Bike Tours (Marti Shea and Joe Tonon)

044 - Go ride a bike! Location: Mission Beach, CA. (Matt Anderson)

043 - Design & fabricate your own frame! (Dave Bohm, Bohemian Bikes & framebuildingschool.com)

042 - Ole’! Ventana Mountain Bikes USA (Sherwood Gibson)

041 - The first person you lead is you. (Troy Jacobson, Spinervals & The Jacobson Leadership Academy)

040 - Carbon frame broke? No problem, these guys can fix it. (Mike Piccini and Paul Thomas)

039 – There are no benchwarmers on the Vail (AZ) School Mountain Bike Team. (Scott Wraith w/ Shelby & Riley)

038 - Providing transformative experiences. The Arizona Trail. ~800 miles from Mexico to Utah. (Matt Nelson)

037 - This episode will self-destruct in 10 seconds. The Phantom Abides. (Wil Bisel)

036 - Peanut butter & jealousy! You’d be a better cyclist, if you’d started on a BMX. (Andy Erickson, Tucson BMX)

035 - Check yourself before you wreck yourself. (Josh & Mike)

034 - Stop making it weird dad! A father, a son, & mountain bike shenanigans. (Aaron & James Cavazos)

033 - It's time to meet the Guru! (Dane Higgins, Guru Bikes & Guru Suspension)

032 - Lululemon is not yoga… balancing family, work, & mountain biking w/ Stoke Podcast (Quinn Travis, Stoke Podcast)

031 - Family bike shops are about fresh bread and all bikes, even recumbents! (Brian Newbrey, Ajo Bikes)

030 - Believe it or not, Wisconsin’s got a great bike scene (Eric Ebenboch)

029 - GRO Girl GRO empowers & enables 4th-8th grade girls thru bikes and more! (Jody Bartz)

028 - Can SCUBA training & martial arts better prepare you for mountain bike crashes? (Dan MacInnis)