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April 14, 2016
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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.
If you have any questions, comments, or have an idea for an episode, please feel free to contact us anytime.
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February 10, 2016
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Guitar Ted and Ben interview Kevin Lee, the Race Director for the Red River Riot. The Red River Riot is offers riders the opportunity to tackle 33, 80, 140, or 200 miles of Texas gravel. Registration is open HERE.
The premiere gravel grinder of Texas is taking things to another level going into its 6th year. The routes will still be challenging and incredibly scenic but we are introducing a new staging area which should really take the party to that next level. Riders who register by 3/28 are guaranteed a commemorative T-shirt in their size and a heaping plate of our famous Spinistry Chow. This will be a preregistration only event. No day of registration will be available.
If you have any questions, comments, or have an idea for an episode, please feel free to contact us anytime.
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This episode of the Riding Gravel Radio Ranch is brought to you by Smooth Operator Premium Lubricant.
Guitar Ted and Ben interview Kevin Lee, the Race Director for the Red River Riot. The Red River Riot is offers riders the opportunity to tackle 33, 80, 140, or 200 miles of Texas gravel. Registration is open HERE.
The premiere gravel grinder of Texas is taking things to another level going into its 6th year. The routes will still be challenging and incredibly scenic but we are introducing a new staging area which should really take the party to that next level. Riders who register by 3/28 are guaranteed a commemorative T-shirt in their size and a heaping plate of our famous Spinistry Chow. This will be a preregistration only event. No day of registration will be available.
If you have any questions, comments, or have an idea for an episode, please feel free to contact us anytime.
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February 5, 2016
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Guitar Ted and Ben interview the race directors, Don and Josh, of the OGRE - Ozark Gravel Road Epic. The race existed for two years and then the previous directors did not put it on in 2015. Dirty Dog Race Productions is bringing the popular event back on April 30th, 2016. The Ozarks provide riders some challenging terrain through an underrated cycling and gravel road riding area.
Listen in as the guys discuss the race, area, gravel, and everything the race has to offer. Don and Josh share their thoughts on directing the race, gravel riding in general, and what the race is all about. Registration is open HERE for the April 30th race.
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From the OGRE:
“Welcome gravel road racers to the 2016 OGRE. We are excited to have you back at the Lake of the Ozarks. Whether you just show up and race or make it a weekend vacation, Lake of the Ozarks and our event are sure to please you. Go to http://www.funlake.comto explore the many activities and amenities the Lake of the Ozark area has to offer. As for what we are offering at the Ozark Gravel Road Epic, on-site there will be food trucks, coffee shop, homemade ice cream, bonfires, and activities. Mountain Sprout will perform live on stage from 6 to midnight on Saturday. This all happens at CryBaby Campground and River Bottom MX – 6 Riddle RD. Kaiser, MO. If your into motor X bring you bike and ride their trails. Contact us to make reservations for tent or R.V. camping. For hotel reservations: Quality Inn 3501 Bagnell Dam BLVD Lake Ozark, MO 65049 (573) 365-2700″
January 17, 2016
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Guitar Ted and Ben interview Uncle Dudley, the Race Director for the Gravel Ride for Maisie's Pride. The Gravel Ride for Maisie's Pride is in it's sixth year and this year's race will have two loops of about 50 miles each, that go out, around, and back to Eskridge, Kansas. Registration opens HERE on January 31st, 2016 (Maisie's birthday).
Listen in to hear Uncle Dudley discuss how the race started, stories of previous years and races, thoughts on the Flint Hills, Kansas, and what it's like to be involved with the race. Uncle Dudley brings great energy and stories to your ears and we're confident that you'll like it.
If you have any questions, comments, or have an idea for an episode, please feel free to contact us anytime.
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Yuri Hauswald joins the podcast to discuss his gritty comeback win at the 10th edition of the Dirty Kanza 200 in Emporia, Kansas on Saturday, May 30. He combined years of successful endurance training and racing, his first cycling coach and months of hard training, and a lot of personal motivation into an exciting win.
In this episode he discusses all of the aspects that went into it. Listeners are treated to some great storytelling and gut-wrenching emotion. You've likely read stories and interviews about the win, but this episode is your opportunity to hear the full story and get the details well beyond the written interviews.
Guitar Ted and Ben start the episode off with a recap of their recent races. Guitar Ted had a fun and interesting time at the Dirty Kanza and Ben finished 5th at the inaugural 120-mile Badlands Gravel Battle in the North Dakota Badlands.
If you have any questions, comments, or have an idea for an episode, please feel free to contact us anytime!
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Guitar Ted and Ben spend some time getting caught up on what's happening around the world of Riding Gravel. There are no guests in this episode, but it's full of information. Listen in to hear about the American Prairie Reserve in Montana, Guitar Ted's upcoming trip to the Dirty Kanza, Ben's upcoming race at the Badlands Gravel Battle in North Dakota, and a two-thumbs up review of iSSi Pedals.
If you have any questions, comments, or have an idea for an episode, please feel free to contact us anytime!
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Greg Gleason has won Trans Iowa two years in a row. After finishing the 10th annual race in 2014 in 26 hours and 22 minutes and a year of hard work and dedication, Greg was ready to rock at the 2015 Trans Iowa. It was all looking good until the forecast for the race weekend began to change. As the race approached, the gloom and doom sirens rang out among racers and Trans Iowa fans and followers.
It began raining on Friday afternoon and evening off and on. By late Friday night/early Saturday morning, it was pouring rain. A cold soaking rain. The roads were soaked and the forecast for Saturday was cold rain. The rain let up for the start at 4am in downtown Grinnell, Iowa, but soon the relentless wind and rain hit, and the field was decimated. Only one racer made Checkpoint 1 on time and that was Greg Gleason.
Listen in as Greg shares his story about Trans Iowa v11 and how he managed to get to Checkpoint 1 and complete 120 miles in 12 hours and 20 minutes. He shares his story about getting into gravel racing, preparing and racing for Trans Iowa, and gives a lot of other great information and thoughts. This episode is filled with great insight into racing one of the toughest races out there.
If you have any questions, comments, or have an idea for an episode, please feel free to contact us anytime!
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Wally Kilburg's The Studio at 46 West
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Pat Sorensen, owner of Penn Cycle, joins the 7th episode of The Riding Gravel Radio Ranch. Ben and Pat discuss the Almanzo 100 on May 16 in Spring Valley, Minnesota including his very personal reason for riding it, what it means to him and the 1,000's of other riders who have participated over the years, and why Penn Cycle got involved. Listen in to hear details about the ride, the other Almanzo races, and the Almanzo weekend , as well as what's up with the Buck Hill weekly races.
If you have any questions, comments, or have an idea for an episode, please feel free to contact us anytime!
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Guitar Ted and Ben take on this new episode of the Riding Gravel Radio Ranch on their own. They catch up on recent happenings with Riding Gravel and discuss upcoming races they’ll be attending. The guys also share some behind-the-scenes discussion about some of Guitar Ted’s recent testing and reviews of the Soma Cazadero Tires, Origin 8 Gary Sweep OS Bar, Fuji Tread 1.3 bike, Gevenalle GX Shifters, and WTB Nano 40c tires. The discussion includes tubeless tire considerations and the reasoning behind the Gevenalle shifters.
If you have any questions, comments, or have an idea for an episode, please feel free to contact us anytime!
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Guitar Ted's Gevenalle GX Shifter reviews
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***This episode is sponsored by CarboRocket. One lucky listener will win a FREE 11-serving jug of CarboRocket Half Evil 333 All-In-One Endurance Drink!***
TO WIN:
Like the Riding Gravel Facebook Page by the end of the day on Sunday, January 25 and you're entered to win.
Trenton Raygor is the creator and director of the increasingly popular Minnesota gravel event, The Filthy 50, joins the show. Listen in as Trenton gives you rundown of his personal cycling history before sharing the story of The Filthy 50. What makes The Filthy 50 so popular? Trenton details the road surfaces, terrain, views, and the entire experience. Listeners get a behind-the-scenes story of everything it takes to make the race happen, as well as an honest take on the current state of the gravel scene and what lies ahead for this large and growing group of cyclists.
Bonus! Listeners get the inside track on some NEW events coming down the road in Minnesota!
We hope you enjoy this episode and encourage you to share your thoughts and comments with us!
If you have any questions, comments, or have an idea for an episode, please feel free to contact us anytime!
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This episode is sponsored by CarboRocket
***One lucky listener will win a FREE 11-serving jug of CarboRocket Half Evil 333 All-In-One Endurance Drink!***
TO WIN:
Sign up for the Riding Gravel Email List here by the end of the day on Sunday, January 11 and you're entered to win. Don't worry, if you're already on the email list, you're entered too!
We will chose a winner and announce that the morning of Monday, January 12 on the Facebook page.
The Great Gator Gravel Grinder (4G) is the southernmost gravel grinder in the United States, which takes place on Saturday and Sunday, February 21st and 22nd, 2015! On Saturday night, the 21st, there will be a night ride into the Everglades. The main event on Sunday consists of a gravel grinder with distances of 32 and 62 miles.
In this episode, Gary shares his cycling history, details about the Florida gravel riding scene, information about the 4G, and his thoughts about gravel riding and gravel bikes in general.
We hope you enjoy and encourage you to share your thoughts and comments with us!
If you have any questions, comments, or have an idea for an episode, please feel free to contact us anytime!
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We're excited to bring you another episode of the Riding Gravel Radio Ranch! In this episode, Dirty Kanza Director, Jim Cummins, joins the show to share everything that is going on with the race, including the upcoming January 10th registration, the March 26-29 Dirty Kanza Training Camp, the race itself, as well as the future of Dirty Kanza events.
Listen in to hear how Jim got involved in cycling and how he became an experienced race director. Jim also shares his thoughts about the whole world of gravel riding, including free vs. paid events, bike choices, the future, and what the people behind the races mean to him. He also gives a special shout out to all around great guy, Joel Dyke.
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We hope you enjoy and encourage you to share your Dirty Kanza experience! Email us your story and we will share your first name and your email on the air of the next podcast!
If you have any questions, comments, or have an idea for an episode, please feel free to contact us anytime!
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Dirty Kanza Training Camp March 26-29
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The second episode of the Riding Gravel Radio Ranch is one for the ages! Guitar Ted and Ben are joined by Bobby Wintle, who is the owner of District Bicycles in Stillwater, Oklahoma and the director of the very popular Land Run 100. They start off the episode with a recap of what has been happening behind the scenes of Riding Gravel since the announcement of the merger and then get into a lengthy discussion with Bobby about a full range of topics.
Bobby shares the full story of how he and his wife started District Bicycles and why it's not named Bike Love. He tells the tales about the risk he, his wife, and young daughter took on when they left Kansas with minimal money and all of their possessions to start a new life in an unfamiliar city. Bobby is clearly a passionate guy who loves to share his enthusiasm for bikes with anyone willing to join him. His start in cycling was in Emporia, Kansas, the hometown of the Dirty Kanza, and he has combined those early experiences with his passion and enthusiasm to create #UNLEARNPAVEMENT. Bobby shares the story behind #UNLEARNPAVEMENT and gives listeners something to consider.
Guitar Ted and Bobby also share some great insights into the "gravel movement," including where it's been, where it's going, and what the community is all about.
We hope you enjoy and encourage you to share your thoughts and comments with us!
If you have any questions, comments, or have an idea for an episode, please feel free to contact us anytime!
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Trans Iowa Radio on Mountain Bike Radio
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Discuss and share your questions or thoughts about the Land Run 100 on the Land Run thread on the Riding Gravel Forum.
Welcome to the first episode of the Riding Gravel Radio Ranch. In this episode, hosts and owners of Riding Gravel, Guitar Ted and Ben, give you the big merger announcement. The discuss each other's history in the gravel world, the reasoning behind the name, and details about what you can expect on both the site and the podcast going forward. They also chat about Trans Iowa, including a little of the history, some of this year's registration stories, and more.
If you're looking for a behind the scenes discussion of the why, how, who and all the details behind the sites, merger, and the hosts, this is a great episode for you.
If you have any questions, comments, or have an idea for an episode, please feel free to contact us anytime!
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