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About the author: Mark Sirek

I had to live on both coasts a couple of times to realize that maybe being born in the Midwest wasn’t just arbitrary. I’m drawn to the terrain here, and if you catch me with one of this region’s supreme IPAs in hand, I’ll talk your ear off about my favorite spots. I’ll always take every opportunity though to explore every nook and cranny anywhere I can on a bike, because that’s what makes me feel most alive.

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Inside MBR - "Monarch Crest Enduro" 0

Mar 25, 2015

Keith Darner of Chocolate Bunny Productions joins the podcast to discuss the new 2015 Monarch Crest Enduro in Salida, Colorado on October 2nd-4th. The Monarch Crest Enduro (MCE) is a backcountry enduro in 5 stages with 14,000 feet of timed descending. All five stages start above 10,200 feet, with Stage 3 starting at 12,600 feet.

Keith shares his background and his history in the cycling world. He has been riding and racing mountain bikes since 1984. With the help of a little trouble, he began volunteering with the Iron Horse Bicycle Classic in 1991. Keith has also coached Fort Lewis College to three national mountain bike championships. As the former race director of the Mountain States Cup Series and the creator and director of the Big Mountain Enduro series, Keith brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his events.

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Monarch Crest Enduro - http://www.chocolatebunnyproductions.com/monarch-crest-enduro.html

Chocolate Bunny Productions - http://www.chocolatebunnyproductions.com/

Chocolate Bunny Productions Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateBunnyProductions

Great race summary by Singletracks.com - http://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-events/monarch-crest-enduro-best-colorado-enduro-of-2015/

Monarch Crest Trail - http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/monarch-crest-trail.html

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Inside MBR - "Ben Schreiber Discusses the Upcoming Cape Epic" 0

Mar 10, 2015

From March 15-22nd, 2015, Ben Schreiber and his LinearSport MTB/Trek teammate, Ryan Rollins, will be traveling to South Africa to compete in the largest, most grueling, multi-day stage mountain bike race in the world, The Absa Cape Epic. Ben joins the show to discuss the upcoming adventure and shares his cycling background and his thoughts about the trip.

If you have an idea for a guest or would like to be on yourself, please contact Ben at Ben@Mountainbikeradio.com.

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Absa Cape Epic - http://www.cape-epic.com/

Ryan and Ben's Cape Epic Gofundme - http://www.gofundme.com/hasso4

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Contact Ben Ben@mountainbikeradio.com

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Inside MBR - "The Underground Project" 0

Feb 24, 2015

Founder, director, and current rider of The Underground Project, Casey Hildebrandt, joins the show to discuss what the group is all about and what lies ahead for team.

Founded in 2015, The Underground Project is a development cycling team, based in Wisconsin, that aims to fill the void with development opportunities within the United States. Casey Hildebrandt launched The Underground Project to raise the bar of development cycling teams and support young cyclists who need it most. Due to a continual lack of support with off-road disciplines of cycling, specifically in the Midwest region, he finally formed the Underground Project after years of thought and preparation.

The formation of The Underground Project stems from combined, interacting passions of bicycles and working with children and adolescents. Hildebrandt strives not only to raise the bar for developmental cycling teams, but to give back to the community by providing opportunities for youth to succeed, both, on and off the bike. His current and future career provide him with a unique understanding, skillset, capacity, and approach of how to successfully implement and direct The Underground Project.

If you have an idea for a guest or would like to be on yourself, please contact Ben at Ben@Mountainbikeradio.com.

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Email Casey - the_underground_project@yahoo.com

The Underground Project website - http://theundrgrndproj.weebly.com/

The Underground Project Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/TheUndrgrndProj?_rdr

The Underground Project Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheUndrgrndProj

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Inside MBR - "Jesse LaLonde" 0

Feb 4, 2015

Jesse LaLonde joins the show to share his thoughts about mountain biking, fatbikes, and working for Twin Six. Jesse has taken the win at the last two Fatbike Frozen Forty races and, in this episode, he shares why he considers it one of the best fatbike races in the Midwest.

Listeners get the unique opportunity to hear a down-to-earth perspective from someone who enjoys the ride and truly loves and appreciates the experiences along the way, whether it's at the front of the race or alone on the tree-lined trails of the Northwoods.

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Twin Six Website - http://www.twinsix.com/

Twin Six on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TwinSix

Twin Six on Twitter - https://twitter.com/TWINSIX

Twin Six on Instagram - http://instagram.com/twinsix/

Twin Six Bikes - http://www.twinsix.com/gear/bikes

Jesse LaLonde on Instagram - http://instagram.com/j_lalonde/

Fatbike Frozen Forty Website - http://frozen40.com/

Fatbike Frozen Forty Registration - http://frozen40.com/registration/

Fatbike Frozen Forty Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fatbikefrozenforty

Become a Mountain Bike Radio Member - http://www.mountainbikeradio.com/membership/

Contact Mark mark@mountainbikeradio.com

Contact Ben Ben@mountainbikeradio.com

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Inside MBR - "Neko Mulally" 0

Feb 3, 2015

Neko Mulally joins special Inside MBR guest host, Mark Stover (host of The Last Aid Station). Neko discusses his road to the pro downhill scene, his thoughts about his new training grounds, training, injuries, racing, and a lot more great insight into racing at the World Cup level.

Listen in as he shares his 2015 season plans, his new team, and what it's like to be a pro downhill mountain biker.

If you have an idea for a guest or would like to be on yourself, please contact Ben at Ben@Mountainbikeradio.com.

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Neko Mulally http://nekomulally.com/#home

Gstaad - Scott Racing Team http://gstaad-scott.com/

Gstaad Resort http://www.gstaad.ch/

Scott Bicycles http://www.scott-sports.com/us/en/

Fox http://www.ridefox.com/

Shimano http://bike.shimano.com/

Velosolutions http://www.velosolutions.ch/en/

DT Swiss Wheels http://www.dtswiss.com/Wheels

Syncros Components http://www.syncros.com/syncros/us/en/

Deda Components http://dedaelementi.com/WEBSITE/index.php/en/

Oskar Blues Brewing http://www.oskarblues.com/

REEB Ranch/The Bike Farm http://www.bikefarmpisgah.com/

Contact Mark mark@mountainbikeradio.com

Contact Ben Ben@mountainbikeradio.com

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Inside MBR - "Trips for Kids: Marilyn Price - Founding Director" 0

Jan 28, 2015

In this episode, Ben is joined by Marilyn Price, the Founding Director of Trips for Kids. They discuss Marilyn's personal history, the history of Trips for Kids, and the Trips for Kids mission, who it helps, and how to get involved. Marilyn has combined a strong passion for her mission, a strong work ethic, and many years of experience to create a unique organization that has helped thousands of kids over the years and continues to change lives.

If you have an idea for a guest or would like to be on yourself, please contact Ben at Ben@Mountainbikeradio.com.

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Trips for Kids Website

Trips for Kids on Facebook

Trips for Kids on Twitter

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Email Trips for Kids

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About Trips for Kids

Trips For Kids has 80 chapters operating in the US, Canada and Israel, opening the world of cycling to over 100,000 at-risk youth since 1988. Trips for Kids youth biking program is a non-profit, volunteer organization that provides mountain biking outings and environmental education for kids who would not otherwise be exposed to these types of activities. Using bicycles as the vehicle, our goal is to combine lessons in personal responsibility, achievement, and environmental awareness through the development of practical skills and by simply having fun.

17th Annual Meet the Mt. Bike Pioneers Fundraiser

Day: Sunday, February 8

Time: 3:00 - 6:00pm

Location: The NEW Marin Museum of Bicycling mapquest: http://mapq.st/1vzSqbR

We're inviting all our friends to the 17th annual "Meet the Mountain Biking Pioneers". For the first time ever meet our own homegrown MTB pioneers in the new home of the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame. Join us on Sunday, February 8 from 3pm - 6pm at the Marin Museum of Bicycling 1966 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Fairfax This year's fundraising party will support Trips for Kids (TFK) and the Marin Museum of Bicycling (MMB) . We hope that you, your families, friends and co-workers will come out and enjoy the afternoon with us!

Come meet mountain bike pioneers such as Gary Fisher, Joe Breeze, Ned Overend, Tom Ritchey, Scot Nicol, Juli Furtado, Otis Guy, Charles Kelly, Ross Shafer, Steve Potts, Chris Chance, Mert Lawwill, Rick Sutton, Mark Slate, Maurice Tierney and Dave Garoutte.

Admission will be $5 (in advance, for museum members; $7 on day of), and $10 for non-members ($12 on day of). Pre-Event Admission is available online , or at Re-Cyclery: 610 Fourth Street, San Rafael, CA. Appetizers will be provided. Long-time supporter Noah Berry, proprietor of the Broken Drum Brewery, has donated additional beer to the event that will be available for purchase. All proceeds go to support TFK and MMB.

Incredible bike-related prizes will also be raffled throughout the afternoon. The grand prize is a 2014 Jamis Dakota D29 Sport mountain bike (retail value $1050) donated by Jamis Bicycles but there will be tons of other great raffle prizes. A silent auction will include items such as a 2015 Bobcat Trail 7.4 mountain bike (retail value $750) donated by Marin Bikes.

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Inside MBR - "Bill Fleming of 9:ZERO:7 Fatbikes" 0

Jan 27, 2015

In this episode, Ben is joined by Bill Fleming of 9:ZERO:7 Fatbikes. They discuss Bill's personal history in winter cycling, the history of 9:ZERO:7 and Fatbikes.com, as well as fatbikes and fatbiking in general.

If you'd like to hear from one of the pioneers of the current fatbike industry and get some insight into what 9:ZERO:7 is all about, have a listen!

Be sure to check out the Fatbike Frozen Forty on Saturday, February 14 in Maple Grove, Minnesota!

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9:ZERO:7 Website

9:ZERO:7 on Twitter

9:ZERO:7 on Facebook

Email 9:ZERO:7 - info@907bikes.com

Fatbikes.com

Fatbike Frozen Forty

Snow Epic

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Inside MBR - "Christopher Kelly of Nourish Balance Thrive" 0

Jan 6, 2015

Christopher Kelly of Nourish Balance Thrive joins the show to share his story and provide listeners with an understanding of how he can help. Christopher had trained and ate himself into an unhealthy life. The constant training and poor diet left him facing the choice of either medication and surgery or taking matters into his own hands and making significant changes.

Important items to consider after listening to this episode:

1. When was the last time you were walking down the street and saw someone that you had to have sex with right then and there?!

2. How many times do you get up to pee at night?

Email us and let us know your thoughts!

If you have an idea for a guest or would like to be on yourself, please contact Ben at Ben@Mountainbikeradio.com.

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ABOUT CHRISTOPHER:

Hailing from England, Christopher graduated in 2000 with a first-class degree in Computer Science from Southampton University. From there he went on work for Yahoo! in London, and in 2003 they were kind enough to offer him the opportunity to move to San Francisco. Christopher then when on to work as a software engineer for a quantitative hedge fund.

Christopher has always loved riding, but once resident in sunny California he quickly found himself spending more and more time on the bike. Initially he enjoyed a significant improvement fitness, but as time went by, his health began to deteriorate. He continued to became extremely competitive and very sick, and now knows that the root cause of much of his decline was diet.

Christopher solved his health problems and rose through the ranks of amateur mountain biking, and last year the international governing body of cycling granted him a Pro license. He achieved this using his engineering smarts; all the information is out there, all that was required was a careful analysis of the complex arrangement of moving parts.

Now in 2014, through management of diet, rest, exercise, stress reduction and supplementation Christopher has achieved a new optimal level of health and fitness. He looks forward to helping you find yours too.

Both he and his wife, Julie, are graduates of the Kalish Institute and early in 2014 he qualified as a Certified FDN Practitioner.

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ABOUT NOURISH BALANCE THRIVE:

Nourish Balance Thrive offers a holistic system that integrates the latest in modern scientific testing with age-old natural health solutions for weight loss, fatigue, depression, digestive problems and hormone imbalances.

Through the implementation of simple lifestyle changes and the use of individualized, lab-based supplement programs, you will achieve your unique solution for optimal health.

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Email Christopher

Nourish Balance Thrive Website

Nourish Balance Thrive Facebook

Nourish Balance Thrive Twitter

Nourish Balance Thrive Podcast

Nourish Balance Thrive Podcast Episode with Lee McCormack

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Email Ben

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Inside MBR - "Finding the Meaning of XXC" 0

Dec 19, 2014

This episode is a little something different. Ben turns a post he did for XXC Magazine in 2011 into audio. In it, he shares the story of his reflection on a race experience in Arizona in December of 2011 that reminded him of the meaning of XXC and endurance to him, both then and now. What does endurance mean to you?

If you have an idea for a guest or would like to be on yourself, please contact Ben at Ben@Mountainbikeradio.com.

We also have advertising opportunities available. Please contact us about advertising at info@mountainbikeradio.com.

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Dawn to Dusk Website

XXCMag.com Post

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Inside MBR - "Kids on Bikes" 0

Dec 16, 2014

Nikki McComsey, Executive Director, and Daniel Byrd, Program Director, of Kids on Bikes join the show to discuss the organization, including the history, past and current projects, the current matching fundraising campaign, and how they help support and transform kids' lives through bikes. This is a great episode that reminds all of us that there is more to the cycling community than just the newest and shiniest objects and the fastest racers.

If you have an idea for a guest or would like to be on yourself, please contact Ben at Ben@Mountainbikeradio.com.

We also have advertising opportunities available if you would like to promote your race. Please contact us about advertising at info@mountainbikeradio.com.

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ABOUT KIDS ON BIKES:

"Kids on Bikes mission is to inspire and empower all kids to lead healthy, active and happy lives through biking.

The freedom, joy, health and friendship that come from exploring your neighborhood by bike is one many of us cherish. In addition there are tremendous health benefits from riding your bike everyday. We want to make biking possible for kids from all walks of life, regardless of income. We believe that by transforming communities, one neighborhood at a time, we can make an incredible impact in the lives of children. Our top three priorities that will allow all children to own and ride a bike are to provide access to rideable bikes, to empower children in bike safety and to encourage kids and families to ride more frequently through organized events.

Make a decision to help. We are offering a simple solution to bring the joy, health, freedom and confidence that comes from riding a bike. For $300 (or $25 per month), you can sponsor a child to go through the Let’s Pedal earn-a-bike program where they participate in 10 weeks of hands on bike riding and at the end earn a new bike, helmet, lock and pump."

RELATED SHOW LINKS:

Kids on Bikes Website

Kids on Bikes Facebook

Kids on Bikes Twitter

Contribute to Kids on Bikes

About Nikki and Daniel

Email Kids on Bikes

Email Nikki McComsey

Email Daniel Byrd

Become a Mountain Bike Radio Member

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