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In today’s episode, I’m joined by Dana Ernst and we dive into an in-depth preview of the 2025 Pinyons and Pines bikepacking race. Get insights into the route, race logistics, key challenges, and essential planning tips. Whether you're a seasoned racer or considering your first ultra-endurance event, this episode is packed with valuable info to help you prepare.

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Event Website: https://danaernst.com/PinyonsPines/

Strava Group: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1382713

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pinyonspinesbikepackingrace/ 

Arizona State Trust Land Permit: https://azland.my.salesforce-sites.com/recreationalpermit/

CO Bar Ranch Access Pass: https://www.azgfd.com/wildlife-conservation/on-the-ground-conservation/cooperative-programs/landowner-relations/landowner-compact-overview/co-bar-ranch-access-pass/

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(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:41) Sponsors

(00:01:26) How to Support

(00:02:20) Why are we making this video?

(00:03:48) Disclaimers! Do at your own risk and plan well.

(00:07:40) History and fun facts.

(00:16:28) Support our sponsors.

(00:19:58) Registration and Grand Depart Dates.

(00:20:55) IMPORTANT Rules and Permits.

(00:22:23) Registration process.

(00:30:01) New this year: finish location.

(00:32:13) Under 10K version.

(00:33:13) Parking options.

(00:33:56) Pre-race gathering.

(00:35:01) Why this course this year?

(00:37:18) Course Preview: Bottom Loop

(01:17:43) Course Preview: Top Loop

(01:58:08) What bike to ride?

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Today's guest is a young and passionate endurance athlete with a love for bikepacking, skiing, and the outdoors. He placed 2nd in the Arizona Cycling Association state championships in the high school freshman cross country mountain bike category and has competed in various Arizona races like the Cactus Cup, Whiskey 50, Bear Jaw, AES Aspen Asphyxiation, and AES Sedona BFL. Despite facing a major recent setback—a catastrophic broken leg that required surgery—he's made an incredible recovery and continues to push his limits. From competing in bikepacking races like Pinyons and Pines and the Arizona Trail Race to balancing life as a high school teenager, his story is just beginning.

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Today’s guest is an entrepreneur, endurance athlete, and the visionary behind multiple restaurant ventures in Northern Arizona. In this episode, we discuss his journey from a career in geology to founding Pizzicletta, an iconic Flagstaff pizza spot known for its simplicity and quality. His latest venture Sosta, is designed to bring people together over tasty food while allowing people to take a pause and focus on fostering meaningful connections. In this episode, we discuss his unique approach to hospitality, his philosophy on keeping things simple, and how his experiences as a boyscout and ultrarunner has shaped his leadership and life style. Get ready for an insightful conversation on food, community, and resilience!

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Today’s returning guest is a multifaceted outdoor adventurer and entrepreneur. She is a life coach, founder of Dirt Town Adventures guiding company, outdoor educator, and an endurance athlete with a passion for helping others. In today’s conversation, we discuss her personal and professional evolution, coaching philosophy, technology and social interaction, personal growth and resilience, and many other topics.

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https://lindsaynohl.coach

https://www.instagram.com/lindsay.nohl/

https://www.instagram.com/dirttown.adventures/

https://www.dirttownadventures.com

https://www.nols.edu/en/

https://ladiesallride.com

https://homegrownmtb.com

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In today's solo episode, I dive into a comprehensive exploration of the Garmin Edge 1040, sharing insights from my year of bikepacking experience. I cover everything from navigation features, battery performance, and charging strategies to tips for optimizing settings for long-distance adventures. I also discuss the nuances of using mobile devices for route management, tools for GPX track management, and the pros and cons of the Garmin Edge for endurance cyclists. Whether you're a seasoned bikepacker or new to the sport, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you get the most out of your Garmin device on your next adventure.

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Andrew Strempke’s Blog: https://dispersed.bike/blog/garmin-edge-setup-guide_for-bikepacking/

Linking Garmin Connect to RWGPS: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=NaHPJietLh1JONP2sz5DdA

Garmin Basecamp: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/software/basecamp/

GPX Split and Filter: http://gpx.studio

GPX Merge Tracks: Gotoes.org

Anker 323 Adapter: https://www.anker.com/products/a2331?variant=42282830725270

Power Bank: https://charger.nitecore.com/product/nb10000

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(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:41) Sponsor: Squirrel's Nut Butter

(00:01:42) Sponsor: Embark Maple Energy

(00:03:58) Why I upgraded from Garmin Etrex to Garmin Edge

(00:06:13) What I used the Garmin Edge during in the last year

(00:07:51) Who is the Garmin Edge designed for?

(00:11:28) Why did I make this video?

(00:14:25) Personal computers vs. phones for managing files GPX files

(00:16:22) Naming conventions

(00:16:42) What is a Course?

(00:17:35) What is a Track?

(00:18:16) What is a Route?

(00:19:48) What is a Ride?

(00:19:57) What is a Waypoint?

(00:21:45) What is navigating (Or Riding) a course?

(00:22:10) What is Turn Guidance?

(00:22:19) What are Off-Course warnings?

(00:22:29) Garmin settings and navigation tips

(00:23:25) Battery Saver Mode

(00:24:46) My resupply stop order of operations

(00:25:21) My end of day order of operations

(00:26:33) My start of day order of operations

(00:27:05) Power meter and heart rate sensors

(00:28:25) Extra alerts and prompts I use

(00:29:53) What is Course Recalculation?

(00:31:08) What is Route Recalculation?

(00:32:23) Using Ride With GPS to load a course

(00:35:45) Using RWGPS to load a course: Method 1

(00:36:25) Using RWGPS to load a course: Method 2

(00:37:21) Using RWGPS to load a course: Method 3 (Preferred)

(00:38:32) Using RWGPS to load a course: Method 4

(00:39:47) Thoughts on Always Display Course

(00:41:39) Route Management: splitting, filtering and merging

(00:45:09) Splitting and filtering GPX files: Method 1 using Garmin Basecamp on a computer

(00:46:01) Splitting and filtering GPX files: Method 2 using GPX.Studio on a phone

(00:49:54) Merging multiple rides together for Strava

(00:52:59) Recharging the Garmin Edge

(00:53:39) What does Garmin say about charging?

(00:54:09) Can I use a wall charger from my phone?

(00:55:10) Is there a recommended power output level I should use?

(00:55:48) What about a power bank?

(00:57:46) Power adapters, cables and power bank i'm using

(01:00:12) Recharge Testing Criteria

(01:02:13) Recharge Test 1: Apple 5 Watt Power Adapter 5V / 1A output & Garmin Cable

(01:03:15) Recharge Test 2: Anker 323 33 Watt Power Adapter 5V / 15A output & Garmin Cable

(01:06:30) Power Bank Testing

(01:08:54) Garmin bonus features I didn't expect

(01:11:26) Key takeaways and wrap up

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Today’s guest is a pioneering endurance cyclist, Arizona Endurance Series organizer, mastermind of The Queen’s Ransom Bikepacking route, Triple Crown finisher, and the Race Director for the Arizona Trail Mountain Bike Race. In today’s conversation, we dive into the evolution of the Arizona Trail Race, navigating rules, fairness, route changes and FKT’s (fastest known times) in bikepacking events, inclusivity and controversies in endurance sports, and his own personal experience and contributions from over a decade of endurance bikepacking.

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https://www.instagram.com/azt300_800/

https://www.instagram.com/schillingsworth/

https://www.instagram.com/queens_ransom_bikepack/

https://www.instagram.com/binarybicycles/

https://radiolab.org/podcast/alone-enough

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Today’s guest is a professional adventure athlete, doctor of physical therapy, performance coach and an outspoken advocate and recovery specialist for concussions and traumatic brain injury awareness, rehabilitation and mentorship. She’s had first had experience with concussions and TBI’s and in today’s conversation we’re going to do a deep dive on the topic. There is a lot of great information here on what you can do if you’ve had a concussion or TBI or if you know someone who has.

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https://www.elizasampey.com/

https://www.instagram.com/elizasampey/

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Today’s guest is a documentary filmmaker, relentless bikepack racer, and an all around incredible, thoughtful amazing human. I had the opportunity to get to know him better on the last couple days of the Colorado Trail Race as we pushed our bikes through the night together for endless miles. He’s had a year of difficult race finishes including Arizona Trail Race 300, The Grand Loop, Colorado Trail Race, and just recently a win on his own event called Escape LA. I was fortunate enough to give the route a go and it did not disappoint and we spent most of this episode debriefing from both our adventures. His documentary film called “Hidden in Plain Sight” is currently making the film festival tours and will be available to the public soon.

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https://www.instagram.com/gregg_sees_the_world

https://www.instagram.com/labikepackingsucks/

https://www.instagram.com/hiddeninplainsightdoc/

https://www.labikepackingsucks.com/

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Today’s guests have come all the way from Morpeth England to participate in and finish the Arizona Trail 800 mountain bike race. They are a father and son team that persisted against the physical and environmental adversity dished out by this daunting trail. Together, they experienced extreme heat, cold, thirst, hunger, pain and joy throughout their journey that ended up being over 900 miles and 100,000’ of elevation gain. I’m honored to have the opportunity to sit down with them in person.

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https://www.instagram.com/richrothwellcycling/

https://www.instagram.com/jamesrothwell_mtb/

https://www.instagram.com/advance_cycle_coaching/

https://www.instagram.com/azt300_800

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Today’s returning guest just completed an epic single speed journey on the Arizona Trail 800 Ultra Endurance Mountain Bike Race. She completed the 837 mile trail with over 100,000’ of elevation gain in 11 days, 12 hours and 19 minutes. She is a veteran, mom, wife, nurse practitioner, bike shop mechanic, and enduro racer turned bikepacker. At the time of this recording, its been only 5 days since her finish and I’m sure she has a lot of things to catch up on and a calorie deficit to correct so I’m super grateful she’s taken the time to sit down with me today. 

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Leigh’s Coach: https://www.instagram.com/elizasampey/

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