13,000 feet of climb in one day? That's Das Hugel in Texas. How about Leadville 100 MTB...a very difficult one day mountain bike race in high elevation Colorado. Bring on the pain! Michael Nelson tells us about cycling these rides, and more. Each week we will get to know new people and explore great destinations to ride your bike. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their adventures on the bicycle. Email me with your ideas and questions. [email protected].

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Want to meet a real life World Record Holder? You can! Megan Hottman is on the show this week to talk about how, along with her team, she rode 28 straight hours on a spin bike, and lived to tell about it. She also shares her goal to pedal more miles than driving. Could you do that? Then I dive a bit deeper into People for Bikes, a great national nonprofit you can be part of for free. Each week we will get to know new people and explore great destinations to ride your bike. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their adventures on the bicycle. Email me with your ideas and questions. [email protected].

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Some technical difficulties this week, but listener mail to the rescue! Enjoy this short pod about a few of the organized rides Murph will be enjoying in 2020. The Murphology Podcast is where we hear interviews about biking experiences from bicyclists who have pedaled to amazing places within the United States. Each week we will get to know new people and explore great destinations to ride your bike. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their adventures on the bicycle. Email me with your ideas and questions. [email protected].

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Do you know about Team Blue Line? It is a nonprofit set up to help the families of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. This week meet Team Blue Line founder Chad Wallace who chats about his organization and also his passion for the bike. Also, my take on goal setting. The Murphology Podcast is where we hear interviews about biking experiences from bicyclists who have pedaled to amazing places within the United States. Each week we will get to know new people and explore great destinations to ride your bike. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their adventures on the bicycle. Email me with your ideas and questions. [email protected].

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Holiday Edition. This week we take a break from routine and talk to Murph's relatives about bicycling. Mike shares how he tried to outrun the cops on his mountain bike and Ryan talks about the Ironman. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their adventures on the bicycle. Email me with your ideas and questions. [email protected].

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Veteran and cyclist Larry Ritland is on this week to talk about his epic adventures including the Alaska Highway Ride and his cross country tour raising awareness for the American Legion. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their adventures on the bicycle. Email me with your ideas and questions. [email protected]

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Meet Adrian Martin this week. From Jackson, TN, Adrian pulled out of his driveway on his bicycle and completed a tour of over 10,000 miles within the United States! EPIC! He continues doing cool tours year round as an Adventure Cycling Association tour guide. The episode wraps up with some tips on becoming a stronger long distance cyclist. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their adventures on the bicycle. Email me with your ideas and questions. [email protected]

Erik Berg is on the show this week. Not only is he an avid bikepacker, he also owns a bikepacking gear company called Moosetreks. He has been to some pretty cool places so take a listen. Oh and he is also sponsoring this week's show! Go to Amazon and use promo code Murphology on the newest Moosetreks gear to get a sweet 20% discount. You are welcome. :) The episode wraps up with some of Murph's favorite bike rides. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their adventures on the bicycle.

Meet Leah this week. She and her son Oakley rode across the entire United States together. Over 4,000 miles with a teenager! She shares her adventure ups and downs while biking 84 days. The episode wraps up with a chat about Murph's top 10 must haves on the bike. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their adventures on the bicycle.

Angela Mittelstaedt Nelson is on the show this week to talk about her great adventure from Pittsburgh to D.C. via the GAP and C&O trails with her Team Good Beer teammates. It was only her third time bikepacking and she embraced it like a champ. Oh and she has the best luxury items. The episode wraps up with a chat about flat pedals vs. clipless pedals. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their adventures on the bicycle.