The Guitar Ted Podcast Sponsored by the Spinistry Episode 45: "Talkin' Tires With shiggy"

Joining Guitar Ted and N.Y. Roll is 'shiggy', a long-time MTB'er and randonnuer rider who has forgotten more about tires than we could ever know. We talk about the origins of the flared drop bar for gravel, favorite tires, and a bit of behind the scenes tire design talk.

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The Spinistry's Privateer Race

"The Shiftless Podcast" episode where the Privateer concept is laid out (Listed starting at 1hr:14min) HERE

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shiggy's rando event, the Waterville Gravel Populaire

RUSA Site

Seattle Randonnuers

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The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #44: Sponsored by The Spinistry "Back In The New York Groove"

Show Notes: The guys kick this episode off by introducing N.Y. Roll's new Rhodesian Ridgeback named "Mabel". Then they delve into some Sea Otter chatter before being joined by Himrod and Turbo from the Stueben (stew -BEN) Strong Independent Cycling group to chat about their gravel events. After they sign off the guys go back to chatting about Sea Otter stuff before the end of this episode.

Gravel 1000: https://www.gravel1000.com

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Stueben Strong Independent Cycling Events:

Birds Eye Brawler

Cameron Crusher

Keuka Lake Gravel Classic

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #43 Sponsored by The Spinistry: "Red River Riot Review"

In this episode the guys discuss the concept of celebrating last place in events, a review of a Sardine Tool, and N.Y. Roll's take on the Red River Riot event which he rode in. (Header image credit: Morgan Osgood)

Gravel 100 Link

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Guitar Ted's Sardine Tool Review

Guitar Ted's Redshift Sports Top Shelf Bar Review

Guitar Ted's Caterpy Laces Review

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Gravel Amplifier:

Omaha Jackrabbit

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #42: The Mid-South Review

Show Notes: Guitar Ted gives his take on Mid-South based upon his recent experience riding the 50 mile course. N.Y. Roll and he discuss potential "gravel beef", bandit riding, ""Bobby Hugs", and more.

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Gravel Amplifier

Birdseye Brawler

Le Grand Du Nord

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #41 "Heading South"

In this episode the guys talk about an event that has been cancelled due to the economic climate. Then Guitar Ted tells us about his upcoming Mid-South trip and the Honeman Flyer.

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Episode 40 "The Marketplace Blues"

The Spirit of Gravel Is Dead?

WTB Tube Review

Honeman Flyer

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The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #40 "Marketplace Blues"

In this episode the guys chat about the current deep discounting going on in cycling retail and what effects they think that may have now and and going forward.

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Guitar Ted's Blog "Guitar Ted Productions"

Tour of Hermann Gravel Challenge

Loess Hills Enduro

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The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #39 "Discussing Gravel Events With Dave Pryor" Sponsored by CORE4

In this episode we invited one of the principals of the Pennsylvania gravel scene to chime in with his opinions on how racing saved gravel, gravel rider behavior at events, and just the gravel scene overall. This and more banter from Guitar Ted and N.Y. Roll.

Sponsored by CORE4 - Register HERE

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Links:

Guitar Ted Productions

Curve Cycling 36"er

unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley

Gravel Cycling's Conflicted Soul: Part 1

Gravel Cycling's Conflicted Soul: Part 2

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #38 "Did Gravel Save Racing?" Sponsored by CORE4

Show Notes: N.Y. Roll and Gravel Cycling Hall of Famer, Guitar Ted discuss the question of whether or not gravel cycling saved racing. There also is another Gravel Amplifier segment. All this and talk of nuclear testing, bazaars in Iraq, and touring in Hokah are in this episode.

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CORE4 Registration

Gravel Amplifier:

Empire Gravel

Old Fashioned Gravel

N.Y. Roll's Instagram

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The Guitar Ted Podcast "A Continued Conversation About Group Rides" Episode #37 sponsored by CORE4

In this episode N.Y. Roll and Guitar Ted go over some feedback they received from the previous episode concerning group ride etiquette. (Thanks to John Knowlton of the Kalamazoo Bicycle Club)

Register for CORE4 HERE

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Guitar Ted Productions

Gravel Amplifier:

Red Eagle Gravel Grinder

Waterville Gravel Poplaire

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The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #36 "A Conversation About Group Rides" Sponsored by CORE4

CORE4 Registration HERE

Show Notes: Kicking off Season #2 of the GTP, N.Y. Roll and Guitar Ted discuss the nuances and etiquette surrounding group riding and how communication and listening can enhance everyone's safety. That plus the Gravel Amplifier and some talk about the Tumbleweed Big Dipper handlebar.

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Links:

Guitar Ted's blog post about the subject of this podcast: HERE

Guitar Ted's Review of the Tumbleweed Big Dipper Bar HERE

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Gravel Amplifier:

Lake McBride Fat Bike Race: HERE

Keuka Lake Gravel Classic: HERE

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