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Just Riding Along - "Breaking Chairs" (October 11, 2020 | #1312 | Hosts: Andrea, Kenny, & Matt) 0

Oct 12, 2020

October 11, 2020

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Matt has a crash before this episode even starts, right in his kitchen. Kenny is back on the bike, and Andrea has ordered a new carbon single speed.

ABOUT THE PATH PODCAST

The Path Podcast is an entertaining and informative podcast with Nathan, Auk, Tani, and other regular guests covering many aspects of mountain biking, including technical information, listener questions, event details, and just talking bikes in general. Listen in as they take you into their passionate mountain biking minds.

To support The Path directly, you can do the following:
– You can follow the hashtag #ThePathPodcast on Instagram & Twitter
– If you’re in California, head over to the Tustin and/or Live Oak stores and say hi.
– Go to their website at thepathbikeshop.com.
– Follow The Path on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Vimeo

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Bens' Week in Review - "Episode 6" (October 1, 2020 | #1309 | Hosts: Ben Welnak & Ben Hall) 0

Oct 1, 2020

October 1, 2020

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Thanks to Buddy Insurance for the support of this episode – https://bit.ly/bens-week-in-review

From the offices of Ben and Ben this is Episode 6 of Bens’ Week in Review. This week…. Ben and Ben get caught up after months off.

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Martin and Ben Jones "shift" into another episode. In this episode, Martin reflects on the benefits of "new" bikes and his experience of getting used to modern bikes. The guys chat about a variety of items in this episode, including some about shifting, some Fat Chance discussion, and other vintage thoughts.

Please send any feedback, thoughts, and/or ideas over to us anytime to Martin at Secondspincycles@gmail.com and Ben at Ben@Mountainbikeradio.com.

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ABOUT THE SECOND SPIN CYCLES PODCAST

The goal of Second Spin Cycles has been to deliver fully restored, turnkey, vintage mountain bikes to bike enthusiasts. Hosts Martin and Ben bring that history back to you in this podcast.

FIND MORE:
Second Spin Cycles – http://www.secondspincycles.com/
Second Spin Cycles on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/secondspincycles/
Second Spin Cycles on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/secondspin/
Now That Was A Bike on Pinkbike – https://www.pinkbike.com/news/now-that-was-a-bike-1991-bradbury-manitou-fs.html
Email Martin at Secondspincycles@gmail.com
Second Spin Podcast Home: http://theoutdoorroute.com/listen/secondspin/

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The Riding Gravel Radio Ranch - "Big Review Recap" (September 9, 2020 | #1300 | Hosts: Guitar Ted & Andy) 0

Sep 9, 2020

September 9, 2020
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Andy was off on vacation while the storm rolled through Iowa. But now he’s back and things are ok enough to roll with some episodes. This episode is full to the brim of product/review discussion. Plus a fun little story about the Love Shack.

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to reach out to us at Ben@RidingGravel.com or GuitarTed@RidingGravel.com.

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The Path Podcast - "Is This Bike For You" (September 8, 2020 |#1299 | Hosts: Nathan, Tani & Auk) 0

Sep 8, 2020

September 8, 2020

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Nathan, Tani, and Auk took a little time off for a break and a vacation. They open with some of their usual discussion, shop news, and then get into it. Plenty of technical suspension, geo, and ride discussion and some beginning impressions. Nathan was on vacation and shares some stories about those.

Thanks for all of your support and time listening to the show. We appreciate it very much.

This show is brought to you by Buddy Insurance

The Path guys welcome all of your questions and encourage you to send them an email with the subject “Podcast Question” to podcast@thepathbikeshop.com.

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ABOUT THE PATH PODCAST

The Path Podcast is an entertaining and informative podcast with Nathan, Auk, Tani, and other regular guests covering many aspects of mountain biking, including technical information, listener questions, event details, and just talking bikes in general. Listen in as they take you into their passionate mountain biking minds.

To support The Path directly, you can do the following:
– You can follow the hashtag #ThePathPodcast on Instagram & Twitter
– If you’re in California, head over to the Tustin and/or Live Oak stores and say hi.
– Go to their website at thepathbikeshop.com.
– Follow The Path on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Vimeo

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Just Riding Along - "Handlebars and Geometry" (September 4, 2020 | #1298 | Hosts: Andrea, Kenny, & Matt) 0

Sep 5, 2020

September 4, 2020

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This episode the crew poses a new pickup line, talks about handlebars, speculates on geometry charts, and talks about what is new for the crew.

ABOUT THE PATH PODCAST

The Path Podcast is an entertaining and informative podcast with Nathan, Auk, Tani, and other regular guests covering many aspects of mountain biking, including technical information, listener questions, event details, and just talking bikes in general. Listen in as they take you into their passionate mountain biking minds.

To support The Path directly, you can do the following:
– You can follow the hashtag #ThePathPodcast on Instagram & Twitter
– If you’re in California, head over to the Tustin and/or Live Oak stores and say hi.
– Go to their website at thepathbikeshop.com.
– Follow The Path on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Vimeo

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Just Riding Along - "Kazoos & Zippers" (August 10, 2020 | #1296 | Hosts: Andrea, Kenny, & Matt) 0

Aug 10, 2020

August 10, 2020

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This episode has the whole crew on the mic. They have some great listener names that sent over donations, talk about the Kazoo Kid, and Kenny’s light Stumpy!

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The whole gang sets together to discuss some donations, some questions, some car stuff, and some job stuff. Tune in to hear all about that stuff!

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Guitar Ted and Andy are back without a guest for this episode, but with plenty of good discussion. They open the episode with a good discussion about events in 2020 and beyond.

Then you get some of the regular segment audio, including press releases reviews. They discuss the Shimano GRX, Kinekt suspension stem, and more. Thanks for listening!

If you have any questions or comments, feel free to reach out to us at Ben@RidingGravel.com or GuitarTed@RidingGravel.com.

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Kinekt Suspension Stem – https://www.ridinggravel.com/components/cirrus-cycles-kinekt-stem-getting-rolling/
Twin Six Standard Rando – https://www.twinsix.com/products/standard-rando-frameset-black?variant=6044881539
Other news & reviews – https://www.ridinggravel.com/gravel-news/
Riding Gravel Event Calendar: http://ridinggravel.com/events/
Riding Gravel Forum – http://ridinggravel.com/forum/
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Riding Gravel Radio Ranch - "Episode #54 – Jon Thornham of FLO Cycling" (July 29, 2020 | #1293 | Hosts: Guitar Ted & Andy) 0

Jul 29, 2020

July 29, 2020

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Guitar Ted and Andy are joined by another guest this week. They are joined by Jon Thornham of FLO Cycling. You get a detailed dive into the world of FLO, rim design, testing, building testing equipment, and a ton more. This is a great listen to get a general sense of everything that goes into aerodynamic wheels, as well as a great peak into the world of FLO Cycling.

Then you get some of the regular segment audio, including press releases reviews. It’s a show filled with info, so have at it. Thanks for listening!

We appreciate the feedback, questions, and whatever else. Send an email to GuitarTed@RidingGravel.com. Thanks!

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FLO Cycling – https://flocycling.com/
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FLO Cycling on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/flocycling/
FLO Cycling on YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/FloCycling/videos
FLO Cycling aerodynamics – https://flocycling.com/pages/aerodynamics
FLO Cycling rolling resistance & impedance – https://flocycling.com/blogs/blog/understanding-rolling-resistance-impedance-for-cyclists
Other news & reviews – https://www.ridinggravel.com/gravel-news/
Riding Gravel Event Calendar: http://ridinggravel.com/events/
Riding Gravel Forum – http://ridinggravel.com/forum/
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Just Riding Along - "JRA SL #1" (July 24, 2020 | #1292 | Hosts: Andrea & Matt) 0

Jul 24, 2020

July 24, 2020

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Andrea and Matt do a filler episode to keep the content coming during a scheduling conflict with Kenny.

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Martin is again joined by Mike Wilk for another "Short." In this episode, they chat about the American Montaneus, which had the first adjustable angle headset. The Montaneus was adjustable by two allen bolts on the headtube that would allow you to loosen, adjust your bearing cups, and ride on.

Please send any feedback, thoughts, and/or ideas over to us anytime to Martin at Secondspincycles@gmail.com and Ben at Ben@Mountainbikeradio.com.

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ABOUT THE SECOND SPIN CYCLES PODCAST

The goal of Second Spin Cycles has been to deliver fully restored, turnkey, vintage mountain bikes to bike enthusiasts. Hosts Martin and Ben bring that history back to you in this podcast.

FIND MORE:
Second Spin Cycles – http://www.secondspincycles.com/
Second Spin Cycles on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/secondspincycles/
Second Spin Cycles on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/secondspin/
Now That Was A Bike on Pinkbike – https://www.pinkbike.com/news/now-that-was-a-bike-1991-bradbury-manitou-fs.html
Email Martin at Secondspincycles@gmail.com
Second Spin Podcast Home: http://theoutdoorroute.com/listen/secondspin/

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Riding Gravel Radio Ranch - "Episode #53 - Dave Pryor of the unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley" (July 18, 2020 | #1290 | Hosts: Guitar Ted & Andy) 0

Jul 18, 2020

July 18, 2020

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Guitar Ted and Andy get together for something a little special. In this episode, in addition to the usual segments, they chat with Dave Pryor from unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley. Dave shares plenty of thoughts on where they are at for this year (be sure to check out the full informational press release below….). Listen in to get a little taste of what Dave and the event are all about.

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OFFICIAL unPAved INFORMATION PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley

Sunday, October 11, 2020 in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

This year, unPAved will take 2 different paths.

Announcing the plans (yes, plural) for 2020’s unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley:

The unPAved Full-120 Race, limited to 200 participants in an individual time-trial format, on Sunday, October 11th. The registration lottery is open through August 2nd and participation announcements will be on August 3rd. Event costs $150.
The unPAved Weekend Challenge, over 2 of the best cuts of the unPAved course set up as timed segments to test yourself on while you spend a weekend vacation in the Susquehanna River Valley. There will be swag, random prizes and lots of fun ways to play along from August 1st through October 11th and registration is now open. Weekend Challenge costs $40.

THE unPAved FULL-120 RACE

One of Cyclingnews’ “Top-10 Gravel Races in the U.S.A.” will happen this year, on October 11th, though will be significantly different with a reduced field size, eliminating the mass-start and DONEpaved Finisher Party, and including a significant amount of protocols in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Some highlights:

200 PARTICIPANTS Current guidelines for outdoor events in Pennsylvania is a max of 250 people, which includes staff, volunteers, mechanics, medics, marshalls, everybody. This field size will also help make the sign-in and aid stations manageable with the extra protocols in place.
FULL-120 ONLY There’s only going to be one field this year, so it’s for the Full-120 miles, and 10,000’ of climbing on some of the best gravel and dirt (in other words, unpaved) roads found anywhere.
LOTTERY REGISTRATION Participants can profess their desire to participate until midnight, August 2nd. Announcements on attendance will be made on August 3rd, which is when they will be charged the $150 entry fee.
OPEN WAITLIST Everybody who doesn’t get into the field will be placed in the Waitlist. If COVID-related restrictions, and the confidences related to it, lift between now and October as many people from the Waitlist will be included as possible & safe. Also, anybody who doesn’t get in from the Waitlist this year will get the opportunity to register early for unPAved 2021.
INDIVIDUAL START TIMES All riders will get a time to arrive in the start area and called-up when it is time for them to begin their 120-mile race, or ride. Riders will be asked for how they plan to ride unPAved during the registration process:
- “Taking in all the sights, sounds and smells. Ready, willing and able to spend all day out there.”
- “Not going to win, place or show but that doesn’t mean I’m going to dilly & dally too much.”
- “If there’s a clock running I’m going to see how I do. Get me to the whoopie pies!”
SIGNIFICANT COVID-19 PROTOCOLS Including temperature checks, mask-mandatory zones, no indoor venues, different food & drink available at Aid Stations, two extra drop-bag spots on course, and no DONEpaved Party.

Last year, Kelly Catale (Seven Cycles) returned to her college town for the event, and left as the 2019 unPAved Women’s Whoopie-Pie Winner. She’s planning to come back to defend her title: “I am so excited to participate in this re-imagined version of unPAved that will enable me to stay safe during this time while enjoying one of my favorite places to ride!”

THE unPAved WEEKEND CHALLENGE

A second option for people who want to ride unPAved, though maybe not all of it, is by spending a weekend riding the beautiful farm roads & big forest hills, and taking on a special challenge over two of the best parts of the unPAved course: “The Proper Parts” and “The Difference!” This challenge is open from August 1st through October 11th, and open to anybody visiting the region, and willing & able to ride the courses unsupported.

Riders can take this challenge on any weekend between August 1st and October 11th by riding solo, or with their teammates, friends or family (practicing best COVID-19 protocols, of course). The Susquehanna River Visitors Bureau has worked with a number of hotels in the region on special weekend packages—complete with unPAved Swag Bags and special offers from sponsors when they check in. Proceeds will benefit a variety of local charities, as well as the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Cycling League.

Digital routes will be provided that are marked with water and facilities that are available and any nearby food stops. Riders can start & finish their ride from anywhere, as long as the Strava Segment on course is completed. Riders will need to post their rides to Strava, RideWithGPS or similar online service that’s visible to event staff. A leaderboard will be posted for bragging rights, but all prizes from sponsors will be random.

THOUGHTS ON THE CHANGES

“Fortunately for unPAved, we have had the time and opportunities to talk with government officials, epidemiologists, our participants and the local community to create a different event for this very different year,” said Dave Pryor, unPAved’s Promoter. “Pennsylvania has done an incredible job mitigating the curve, and it appears that outdoor recreation is one of the safest things people can do at this time—with extra precautions to take care of each other. We are also well-aware there are a number of ways that the event will need to change again, or even be cancelled as we continue to live through a pandemic. Both the local and gravel communities have been amazing to be a part of through this and we will all be in constant communication with both—because that’s how communities move forward.”

“The Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau is proud to be the Title Sponsor of unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley,” said Andrew Miller, Executive Director. “For the last two years we’ve had the distinct pleasure and excitement to introduce and promote the Susquehanna River Valley as a ‘must-do’ destination for gravel cyclists from the United States and Canada. unPAved adventure cyclists are living their best lives when they come to the Susquehanna River Valley and have praised the event and the destination. Their experiences and joy with unPAved has exceeded our expectations. 2020 will be a different event in a very different world but the adventure, friendly competition, beauty of the Susquehanna River Valley and the joy of gravel cycling will now and always remain the same.”

“Salsa Cycles is thrilled to support another year of Pennsylvania dirt riding in the Susquehanna River Valley,” said Lindsay Beltchenko, Marketing Manager of Salsa Cycles (the official bikes & frames of unPAved). “Despite the challenges unPAved has been faced with due to the pandemic, they have put their best foot forward with amending their event plan to provide a safe and fun gravel experience for all.”

Along with the Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau and Salsa Cycles, unPAved sponsors include Stan’s NoTubes (official wheels & sealant), GU Energy Labs (official hydration), Floyd’s of Leadville (official CBD recovery products), Ritchey Logic, Voler Apparel, Purple Lizard Maps, Nittany Mountain Works, R.E.Load Bags, Philly Bike Expo, and Chamois Butt’r.
To follow along with the events, and to stay updated on any further changes, visit unpavedpennsylvania.com, and follow them on social media at facebook.com/unpavedPA, twitter.com/unpavedPA, and instagram.com/unpavedpennsylvania.

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Second Spin Cycles - "Short #3 - 1990 Purgatory Worlds" (July 16, 2020 | #1289 | Hosts: Martin & Mike Wilk) 0

Jul 16, 2020

July 16, 2020

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Martin is joined by regular guest host, Mike Wilk, to chat about the 1990 Purgatory World Championships. Listen in for a discussion of the people, the town, and the event in the 3rd Second Spin “Short.”

Please send any feedback, thoughts, and/or ideas over to us anytime to Martin at Secondspincycles@gmail.com and Ben at Ben@Mountainbikeradio.com.

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ABOUT THE SECOND SPIN CYCLES PODCAST

The goal of Second Spin Cycles has been to deliver fully restored, turnkey, vintage mountain bikes to bike enthusiasts. Hosts Martin and Ben bring that history back to you in this podcast.

FIND MORE:
Second Spin Cycles – http://www.secondspincycles.com/
Second Spin Cycles on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/secondspincycles/
Second Spin Cycles on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/secondspin/
Now That Was A Bike on Pinkbike – https://www.pinkbike.com/news/now-that-was-a-bike-1991-bradbury-manitou-fs.html
Email Martin at Secondspincycles@gmail.com
Second Spin Podcast Home: http://theoutdoorroute.com/listen/secondspin/

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Just Riding Along - "Short Travel Super Show" (July 15, 2020 | #1288 | Hosts: Andrea, Kenny & Matt) 0

Jul 15, 2020

July 15, 2020

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This is a show where they just dig into things right away. You get questions right off the bat. Wheels. More.