A conversation with Thomas Prehn, a founding member of professional USA Cycling and inventor of the best bike lights money can by.  Visit www.arsenalcycling.com and enter discount code BEN for a 20% discount. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A conversation with Thomas Prehn, a founding member of professional USA Cycling and inventor of the best bike lights money can by. Visit <a href="http://www.arsenalcycling.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.arsenalcycling.com</a> and enter discount code BEN for a 20% discount. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

3 Lights Better Than 1

A conversation with Jeremy McGhee, adaptive bike ride, surfer and skier extraordinaire. Since a car hit Jeremy on his motorbike and took away the use of his legs, 16 years ago, he has made it his life's mission to get off the pavement. Nothing gets this guy down. “If it’s money, figure it out. If it’s time, figure it out. You get less of it every day, so do it now” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A conversation with Jeremy McGhee, adaptive bike ride, surfer and skier extraordinaire. Since a car hit Jeremy on his motorbike and took away the use of his legs, 16 years ago, he has made it his life's mission to get off the pavement. Nothing gets this guy down. “If it’s money, figure it out. If it’s time, figure it out. You get less of it every day, so do it now” See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

The Unpavement Project

Back in June, 2017, I interviewed April Paige from the Check-In foundation about the work she is doing to raise awareness for the appalling numbers of people who commit suicide each year. Since that time I have had personal connections to 4 people who have commited suicide. 3 of them High School Students, 1 of them middle aged. All of them male, all of them white, all of them tragic. White male suicide is a national epidemic.Today I talk to the team from www.go4graham.org.7njvygbr See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Back in June, 2017, I interviewed April Paige from the Check-In foundation about the work she is doing to raise awareness for the appalling numbers of people who commit suicide each year. Since that time I have had personal connections to 4 people who have commited suicide. 3 of them High School Students, 1 of them middle aged. All of them male, all of them white, all of them tragic. White male suicide is a national epidemic.Today I talk to the team from <a href="http://www.go4graham.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.go4graham.org</a>.7njvygbr See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

My Brother's Legacy

Back in April I interviewed Sophie George and Chris Haag just before they set off for Alaska to begin their 20,000 mile, 2 year bicycle adventure starting in Homer Alaska and ending in Uswaya Argentina. The episode was called the Places I Pee. If you want to know about why I named the episode this way, or why their web site theplacesipee.com is so called, I suggest you listen to the episode.Here we are, about 6 months later and they have made it all the way from Homer to the Mexican border, via a brief layover at their home base in St George, Utah.Full disclosure listeners. I interviewed Sophie and Chris during that layover, but a few days later disaster struck. When I went to download the interview from my recording device, the file had become corrupted. I’ve tried every tool out there, to no avail.Sophie and Chris have been very understanding and have agreed to talk with me again, this time from close to the US/Mexican border in Arizona.As ever you can track their progress by going to their web site theplacesIpee.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Back in April I interviewed Sophie George and Chris Haag just before they set off for Alaska to begin their 20,000 mile, 2 year bicycle adventure starting in Homer Alaska and ending in Uswaya Argentina. The episode was called the Places I Pee. If you want to know about why I named the episode this way, or why their web site <a href="http://theplacesipee.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">theplacesipee.com</a> is so called, I suggest you listen to the episode.Here we are, about 6 months later and they have made it all the way from Homer to the Mexican border, via a brief layover at their home base in St George, Utah.Full disclosure listeners. I interviewed Sophie and Chris during that layover, but a few days later disaster struck. When I went to download the interview from my recording device, the file had become corrupted. I’ve tried every tool out there, to no avail.Sophie and Chris have been very understanding and have agreed to talk with me again, this time from close to the US/Mexican border in Arizona.As ever you can track their progress by going to their web site <a href="http://theplacesIpee.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">theplacesIpee.com</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

The Places I Pee - 2

As ever I love it when a listener reaches out to me to be on the ben and bikes podcast If you’d like to be on the show please email me on ben@benandbikes.com or go to benandbikes.com and click on the contact button on the nav bar.Today’s guest, who sent me an email, is joining me via Skype all the way from Spain. His real name is Axel Blumenberg, but he also goes by the Bike Ninja. From what I understand Axel was one of those people suffering a soul destroying, life wasting and exhausting commute, in his case about 4 hours every day.Coming to his rescue was a bicycle and, from what I understand this has not only completely changed his life, but also allows him to view things from the perspective of a martial arts expert. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As ever I love it when a listener reaches out to me to be on the ben and bikes podcast If you’d like to be on the show please email me on <a href="mailto:ben@benandbikes.com">ben@benandbikes.com</a> or go to <a href="http://benandbikes.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">benandbikes.com</a> and click on the contact button on the nav bar.Today’s guest, who sent me an email, is joining me via Skype all the way from Spain. His real name is Axel Blumenberg, but he also goes by the Bike Ninja. From what I understand Axel was one of those people suffering a soul destroying, life wasting and exhausting commute, in his case about 4 hours every day.Coming to his rescue was a bicycle and, from what I understand this has not only completely changed his life, but also allows him to view things from the perspective of a martial arts expert. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

The Bike Ninja

Nike was founded by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight, both keen runners (and waffle fans), Trek was founded by Richard Burke a keen cyclist and GoPro was founded by Nick Woodman so he could take rad movies while he was surfing.My guest today is Josh Sprague, a competitive endurance athlete, who is the founder of Orange Mud, a manufacturer of some very unique running, biking and lifestyle brands.From a garage built prototype through to global distribution using his web site orangemud.com and countless retailers the company now has hundreds of happy customers. Sounds like a dream come true, but I suspect this journey has been like an endurance race for Josh, his family and his team, as many ups as there are downs, with nothing but guts, grit and determination to get him there. (note by Leadville 100/Ken Chlouber reference) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nike was founded by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight, both keen runners (and waffle fans), Trek was founded by Richard Burke a keen cyclist and GoPro was founded by Nick Woodman so he could take rad movies while he was surfing.My guest today is Josh Sprague, a competitive endurance athlete, who is the founder of Orange Mud, a manufacturer of some very unique running, biking and lifestyle brands.From a garage built prototype through to global distribution using his web site <a href="http://orangemud.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">orangemud.com</a> and countless retailers the company now has hundreds of happy customers. Sounds like a dream come true, but I suspect this journey has been like an endurance race for Josh, his family and his team, as many ups as there are downs, with nothing but guts, grit and determination to get him there. (note by Leadville 100/Ken Chlouber reference) See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Risk & Reward

Receiving feedback from listeners is one of the most rewarding things about producing the Ben and Bikes Podcast. It’s a double bonus when those people want to share their bike story with me on the show. Back in June of 2017 I spoke with Robert Raymond about his experiences commuting to work in Florida - You can find this episode on my web site - benandbikes.comToday I’m joined by Sam Campbell, from Illinois. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Receiving feedback from listeners is one of the most rewarding things about producing the Ben and Bikes Podcast. It’s a double bonus when those people want to share their bike story with me on the show. Back in June of 2017 I spoke with Robert Raymond about his experiences commuting to work in Florida - You can find this episode on my web site - <a href="http://benandbikes.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">benandbikes.com</a>Today I’m joined by Sam Campbell, from Illinois. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Bikes Stopped Me From Being A Jerk

Domestic Violence Awareness. Comedian Mara Marek rides her bike across the country to raise awareness for Domestic Violence Awareness. She and her dog Frank join me to talk about her experiences. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Domestic Violence Awareness. Comedian Mara Marek rides her bike across the country to raise awareness for Domestic Violence Awareness. She and her dog Frank join me to talk about her experiences. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Knives, Flannel & Women Truck Drivers

Some of you may remember that my Podcast used to be called Bikes And...where I’d fill in the next part with the subject of the show. Bikes And...Beer, Bikes and Community, etc. This episode goes all the way back to Episode 15, Bikes and Making the best of it, where I was honoured to talk to Jamie Osbourne. A man who suffered a catastrophic spinal injury when his road bike’s frame collapsed travelling at more than 40 miles per hour. His approach to recovery is one of tenacity, character and perseverance. If you like his story please consider buying his book “Will your way back” You can find a link on www.benandbikes.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Some of you may remember that my Podcast used to be called Bikes And...where I’d fill in the next part with the subject of the show. Bikes And...Beer, Bikes and Community, etc. This episode goes all the way back to Episode 15, Bikes and Making the best of it, where I was honoured to talk to Jamie Osbourne. A man who suffered a catastrophic spinal injury when his road bike’s frame collapsed travelling at more than 40 miles per hour. His approach to recovery is one of tenacity, character and perseverance. If you like his story please consider buying his book “Will your way back” You can find a link on <a href="http://www.benandbikes.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.benandbikes.com</a>. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Bike Frame Failed At 40 MPH

An interview with NYC Chef and Cyclist Seamus Mullen. We talk about how diet and exercise and a change in lifestyle allowed him to lose weight and help to battle his battle with early onset Rheumatoid Arthritis. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An interview with NYC Chef and Cyclist Seamus Mullen. We talk about how diet and exercise and a change in lifestyle allowed him to lose weight and help to battle his battle with early onset Rheumatoid Arthritis. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

You Are What You Eat

Bikes, the people that ride them and their stories. Cycling, Mountain Bike, Road Bike, Cyclocross, BMX, Commuting, Human Interest, Bicycle, Cycle, Podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This was a great podcast. What happened to it?

Where did it go?

Thanks for the real interviews of real people.  Interesting stuff.  Apparently now I have to do Leadville after listening to Horace and August.

Cast of characters.

Bikes, the people that ride them and their stories. Cycling, Mountain Bike, Road Bike, Cyclocross, BMX, Commuting, Human Interest, Bicycle, Cycle, Podcast See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Ben and Bikes

Ever wanted to start cycling a little later in life but weren't sure if it was for you? The cycling podcast, bikesand..., interviews a man who started riding bikes when running became too much of a strain on this knees. Introduced by his neighbour and encouraged by his doctor, Peter is an ardent road bike rider in his early 70's and still going strong. Listen as I chat with Peter at www.yakima.com headquarters in gorgeous Portland, Oregon as he talks about his passion for opera, his Wilier Bike he calls Francesca and his joy of riding in Oregon's gorgeous countryside.Links to organizations and companies mentioned in this episode of Bikes And...have been listed below the photosListen on StitcherListen on iTunesListen on GooglePeter Riding FrancescaHawaii International Music Festival - February 2nd. Hosted by KQAC All Classical Portland.Riding Bikes in PortlandThe Old ChurchReach the BeachThe Bike Gallery Bike ShopStravaYakima Bike RacksPortland World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ever wanted to start cycling a little later in life but weren't sure if it was for you? The cycling podcast, bikesand..., interviews a man who started riding bikes when running became too much of a strain on this knees. Introduced by his neighbour and encouraged by his doctor, Peter is an ardent road bike rider in his early 70's and still going strong. Listen as I chat with Peter at <a href="http://www.yakima.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.yakima.com</a> headquarters in gorgeous Portland, Oregon as he talks about his passion for opera, his Wilier Bike he calls Francesca and his joy of riding in Oregon's gorgeous countryside.Links to organizations and companies mentioned in this episode of Bikes And...have been listed below the photosListen on StitcherListen on iTunesListen on GooglePeter Riding Francesca<a href="http://benandbikes.com/s/Pub-Draft.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hawaii International Music Festival - February 2nd. Hosted by KQAC All Classical Portland.</a><a href="https://www.portlandoregon.gov/transportation/article/339920" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Riding Bikes in Portland</a><a href="http://www.theoldchurch.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Old Church</a><a href="http://www.reachthebeach.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reach the Beach</a><a href="http://www.bikegallery.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Bike Gallery Bike Shop</a><a href="http://www.strava.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Strava</a><a href="http://www.yakima.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yakima Bike Racks</a><a href="https://vimeo.com/65591403" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Portland World Naked Bike Ride (NSFW)</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Riding a bike later in life

A Colorado mountain biking veteran's prized Yeti is stolen from his car. Social Media, some good people and the Denver Police all come together to help him recover it, and he gets some nice new parts too.Listen on StitcherListen on GoogleListen on iTunesLinks to organizations and companies mentioned in this episode of Bikes And...have been listed below the photosRich's Yeti before it was stolenRich's Yeti after recovery, note plush seat and bar ends (attached in the wrong direction)The Blue SpruceYeti Bikes303 Trail Monitor's Facebook Page  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Colorado mountain biking veteran's prized Yeti is stolen from his car. Social Media, some good people and the Denver Police all come together to help him recover it, and he gets some nice new parts too.Listen on StitcherListen on GoogleListen on iTunesLinks to organizations and companies mentioned in this episode of Bikes And...have been listed below the photosRich's Yeti before it was stolenRich's Yeti after recovery, note plush seat and bar ends (attached in the wrong direction)<a href="http://www.bluesprucebrewing.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Blue Spruce</a><a href="http://www.yeticycles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yeti Bikes</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/303TrailConditions/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">303 Trail Monitor's Facebook Page</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Recovering  a stolen bike

Back on February the 4th I was riding my road bike on a favourite loop near my house. I was about to hit a Strava segment named “Short Grind’ , given that it’s on a little kicker of a hill, when about 400 yards ahead of me I see something in the bike lane, that I can’t quite make out. As I get closer I pick out a small flag waving like the lure of angler fish. Closer still and I make out the unmistakable image of someone riding a recumbent bike. I pull alongside and attempt to have a conversation with the pilot. He’s a little out of breath to have a long chat so I keep going to the top of the hill and wait for him there. Thank goodness Jeff didn’t think I was some kind of axe murderer, and just to prove my theory that 90% of people are inherently good, he asked me if I was OK. At that point I told him that I run a podcast called Bikes And…and that I’d always wanted to interview someone who rides a recumbent bike. We traded information and a few emails later, a little cajoling from me, and I am so excited to welcome him to this podcast. Links to organisations and companies mentioned in this episode of Bikes And...are listed below the photos.Listen on StitcherListen on iTunesListen on GoogleLightning Bikes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Back on February the 4th I was riding my road bike on a favourite loop near my house. I was about to hit a Strava segment named “Short Grind’ , given that it’s on a little kicker of a hill, when about 400 yards ahead of me I see something in the bike lane, that I can’t quite make out. As I get closer I pick out a small flag waving like the lure of angler fish. Closer still and I make out the unmistakable image of someone riding a recumbent bike. I pull alongside and attempt to have a conversation with the pilot. He’s a little out of breath to have a long chat so I keep going to the top of the hill and wait for him there. Thank goodness Jeff didn’t think I was some kind of axe murderer, and just to prove my theory that 90% of people are inherently good, he asked me if I was OK. At that point I told him that I run a podcast called Bikes And…and that I’d always wanted to interview someone who rides a recumbent bike. We traded information and a few emails later, a little cajoling from me, and I am so excited to welcome him to this podcast. Links to organisations and companies mentioned in this episode of Bikes And...are listed below the photos.Listen on StitcherListen on iTunesListen on Google<a href="https://www.lightningbikes.com/recumbents.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lightning Bikes</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

What it's like to ride a recumbent bikes

Last week end I had the honour to see the Leadville 100 MTB race from the athletes point of view, talking to as many as would allow me to shove an annoying microphone into their face.I recorded more than 100 interviews and of course fitting them all into a podcast that lasts a little less than one hour is not possible. But I’ve a created representative selection to give you an insight into what makes people do this, their backgrounds and motivations. I am in awe of you all.This episode is separated into conversations I had the night before, the morning of, on the course and the finish. If you are inspired by what you hear, why not you next year? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Last week end I had the honour to see the Leadville 100 MTB race from the athletes point of view, talking to as many as would allow me to shove an annoying microphone into their face.I recorded more than 100 interviews and of course fitting them all into a podcast that lasts a little less than one hour is not possible. But I’ve a created representative selection to give you an insight into what makes people do this, their backgrounds and motivations. I am in awe of you all.This episode is separated into conversations I had the night before, the morning of, on the course and the finish. If you are inspired by what you hear, why not you next year? See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Blood, Sweat & Tears

In a first, I’m pleased to say that I’m interviewing a member of that most select, elite and smart group of people, a listener of the Bikes And…Podcast. A listener who reached out to me with an idea for a story. Honestly, when I started this podcast back on 2016, this is exactly the sort of person I wanted to talk to. It’s been super talking to people who have events to promote, or beers to drink, but for the most part I have reached out to them to invite them onto the show. So, to have someone actually take the time to click on the contact button on my web site, fill out the form with an idea, means a lot to me. If you want to be on the show, don’t be shy. You don’t have to have the perfect voice, just an idea about a story relating to a bicycle. Listen on StitcherListen on iTunesListen on GoogleRobert &amp; WestwindRobert Raymond's Web SiteEspada Latin Rock BandPeople for Bikes See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In a first, I’m pleased to say that I’m interviewing a member of that most select, elite and smart group of people, a listener of the Bikes And…Podcast. A listener who reached out to me with an idea for a story. Honestly, when I started this podcast back on 2016, this is exactly the sort of person I wanted to talk to. It’s been super talking to people who have events to promote, or beers to drink, but for the most part I have reached out to them to invite them onto the show. So, to have someone actually take the time to click on the contact button on my web site, fill out the form with an idea, means a lot to me. <a href="http://benandbikes.com/this-podcast-needs-youi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">If you want to be on the show, don’t be shy</a>. You don’t have to have the perfect voice, just an idea about a story relating to a bicycle. Listen on StitcherListen on iTunesListen on GoogleRobert &amp; Westwind<a href="http://www.robertraymond.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Robert Raymond's Web Site</a><a href="http://musicaespada.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Espada Latin Rock Band</a><a href="http://www.peopleforbikes.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">People for Bikes</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

One Man's Quest To Change Florida's Bike Commuting Culture

The Velominati, Keepers of the cog, sacred order of the cycling disciple who spend their days committed to poring over the essence of cycling to understand how it makes up the sport’s colourful fabric. This, they believe is the Velominati's reason to be. They are so passionate about these beliefs that they have detailed them in a book called “The Rules” – 95 of them in fact, that talk to the way of the cycling disciple and available on Amazon. Some of you may already know about the 5th rule or The Five. If you don’t know, I suggest you buy the book.Listen on StitcherListen on iTunesListen on GoogleThe Rules: The Way of the Cycling Disciple $13.85 By The Velominati Rule #16 - Respect the jerseyRule #21 Cold weather gear is for cold weatherRule #55 Earn your turnsDiebolt BreweryAlaskan Brewing Company See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Velominati, Keepers of the cog, sacred order of the cycling disciple who spend their days committed to poring over the essence of cycling to understand how it makes up the sport’s colourful fabric. This, they believe is the Velominati's reason to be. They are so passionate about these beliefs that they have detailed them in a book called “The Rules” – 95 of them in fact, that talk to the way of the cycling disciple and available on Amazon. Some of you may already know about the 5th rule or The Five. If you don’t know, I suggest you buy the book.Listen on StitcherListen on iTunesListen on Google<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Rules-Way-Cycling-Disciple/dp/0393242196?psc=1&amp;SubscriptionId=0ENGV10E9K9QDNSJ5C82&amp;tag=bikesandpodca-20&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;camp=2025&amp;creative=165953&amp;creativeASIN=0393242196" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Rules: The Way of the Cycling Disciple</a> $13.85 By The Velominati Rule #16 - Respect the jerseyRule #21 Cold weather gear is for cold weatherRule #55 Earn your turns<a href="http://dieboltbrewing.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Diebolt Brewery</a>A<a href="https://alaskanbeer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">laskan Brewing Company</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

The Rules of Riding A Bike

Welcome to Episode 9. Bikes and…Beer and have I wanted to do this one since the beginning of the Bikes And…Podcast? Absolutely.Bikes and Beer go together like Fish and Chips, Apple Pie and Ice Cream and Chips and Dip. For many people, the idea of grabbing a beer after a day in the saddle is one the things that motivates you to keep rolling up and down the trail. My friends at the Velominati (Episode 6) have devoted Rule #47 to the idea of the intertwined nature of bikes and beers – “Beer is a recovery drink, an Elixir for post ride trash talking, and a just plain excellent thing to pour down the neck”.There are, of course, many beers to choose from, but me for there really is only one company that produces my go to malted adult beverage, and that is Oskar Blues. Links to organizations and companies mentioned in this episode of Bikes And...are listed below the photos. Listen on StitcherListen on iTunesListen on GoogleWhat's Your Tipple?EvolutionBeer...HereThe ReceptionistOskar BluesReeb Bikes  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to Episode 9. Bikes and…Beer and have I wanted to do this one since the beginning of the Bikes And…Podcast? Absolutely.Bikes and Beer go together like Fish and Chips, Apple Pie and Ice Cream and Chips and Dip. For many people, the idea of grabbing a beer after a day in the saddle is one the things that motivates you to keep rolling up and down the trail. My friends at the Velominati (<a href="http://benandbikes.com/thepodcast?category=Bikes%20and...Velominati" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Episode 6</a>) have devoted Rule #47 to the idea of the intertwined nature of bikes and beers – “Beer is a recovery drink, an Elixir for post ride trash talking, and a just plain excellent thing to pour down the neck”.There are, of course, many beers to choose from, but me for there really is only one company that produces my go to malted adult beverage, and that is Oskar Blues. Links to organizations and companies mentioned in this episode of Bikes And...are listed below the photos. Listen on StitcherListen on iTunesListen on GoogleWhat's Your Tipple?EvolutionBeer...HereThe Receptionist<a href="https://www.oskarblues.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oskar Blues</a><a href="http://www.reebcycles.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reeb Bikes</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Bikes and Beer - The Perfect Combination

Editorial Note: In this podcast Andrew described the attack taking place on the north facing side of North Table Mesa. It was actually the south facing side.Last week end, news began to spread, here along Denver’s Front-Range biking community about a mountain biker who had been assaulted on a popular bike trail near Golden, the North Table Mountain Trail. Most of us who live here realise that if you add the amazing access we all have to incredible trail systems to Denver’s growing populations, there is inevitable conflict between bikers, riders, runner, horse riders and hikers and dog walkers. Pressure on these trails can be significant but conflicts are typically resolved in one way or another, but this incident went way beyond a few curt words and maybe an exchanged middle finger. Nobody owns the trails, and courtesy among trail users is assumed. In this situation, the rider was physically assaulted, pulled to the ground, kicked, punched and his bike damaged.Links to organisations and companies mentioned in this episode of Bikes And...are listed below the photos.Listen in StitcherListen on iTunesListen on GoogleJefferson County's Victim OutreachDrunk Cyclist Web Site See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Editorial Note: In this podcast Andrew described the attack taking place on the north facing side of North Table Mesa. It was actually the south facing side.Last week end, news began to spread, here along Denver’s Front-Range biking community about a mountain biker who had been assaulted on a popular bike trail near Golden, the North Table Mountain Trail. Most of us who live here realise that if you add the amazing access we all have to incredible trail systems to Denver’s growing populations, there is inevitable conflict between bikers, riders, runner, horse riders and hikers and dog walkers. Pressure on these trails can be significant but conflicts are typically resolved in one way or another, but this incident went way beyond a few curt words and maybe an exchanged middle finger. Nobody owns the trails, and courtesy among trail users is assumed. In this situation, the rider was physically assaulted, pulled to the ground, kicked, punched and his bike damaged.Links to organisations and companies mentioned in this episode of Bikes And...are listed below the photos.Listen in StitcherListen on iTunesListen on Google<a href="http://www.victimoutreach.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jefferson County's Victim Outreach</a><a href="http://drunkcyclist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drunk Cyclist Web Site</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

A bike ride ends in violence

This episode comes to you from the Denver Headquarters of Guerrilla Gravity. Manufacturers of Badass Mountain Bikes. Made for going fast. That’s Guerrilla as in Che Guevara and not Gorilla as in King Kong. As I am a fan of a) Mountain Bikes and B) going fast I am looking forward to talking to the team about their brand, their story and what makes their awesome bikes, so awesome (y).Guerrilla Gravity bike frames are designed and built in house in Denver Colorado, no too far from Mile High Stadium, home of the Denver Broncos.The company is led by its President Will Montague, its Chief Engineer Matt Giaraffa and head of Marketing Kristy Anderson. All 3 come from quite different backgrounds, Mike for example has a background in both racing car and aerospace design, but as you might expect they share a passion for building a mountain bike that you are stoked to ride for a long time.Joining me today is Matt Giaraffa, Chief Engineer.Listen on GoogleListen on iTunesListen on StitcherThe GG Team - Matt second from leftA GG Bike in ActionGuerrilla Gravity Web Site See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode comes to you from the Denver Headquarters of <a href="http://ridegg.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guerrilla Gravity</a>. Manufacturers of Badass Mountain Bikes. Made for going fast. That’s Guerrilla as in Che Guevara and not Gorilla as in King Kong. As I am a fan of a) Mountain Bikes and B) going fast I am looking forward to talking to the team about their brand, their story and what makes their awesome bikes, so awesome (y).Guerrilla Gravity bike frames are designed and built in house in Denver Colorado, no too far from Mile High Stadium, home of the Denver Broncos.The company is led by its President Will Montague, its Chief Engineer Matt Giaraffa and head of Marketing Kristy Anderson. All 3 come from quite different backgrounds, Mike for example has a background in both racing car and aerospace design, but as you might expect they share a passion for building a mountain bike that you are stoked to ride for a long time.Joining me today is Matt Giaraffa, Chief Engineer.Listen on GoogleListen on iTunesListen on StitcherThe GG Team - Matt second from leftA GG Bike in Action<a href="http://www.ridegg.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guerrilla Gravity Web Site</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Guerrilla Gravity Bikes

On April 20th, I was on the 303 Trail Monitor Facebook page and saw that someone called James Kovaly had posted some pictures of a sign he had placed on one of the crown jewels of the trail system known as “Buffalo Creek” and this generated a storm of controversy.The sign, sitting off to the side of what looks to be a 3 out of 5 switchback reads “Don’t Skid” “Skidding destroys the trail”. This was like red rag to a bull for many of the red blooded 303 Trail members who wrote comments like “I give it 5 years before we have stop lights and cops enforcing speed limits out there”Listen to the two of us discussing why James, a leader within the COMBA organization, worked with the Forest Service to place these signs.Download on StitcherListen on iTunesListen on GoogleCOMBA's Web SiteCOMBA's Annual Members' Party - May 18thDetails about Buffalo Creek See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On April 20th, I was on the 303 Trail Monitor Facebook page and saw that someone called James Kovaly had posted some pictures of a sign he had placed on one of the crown jewels of the trail system known as “Buffalo Creek” and this generated a storm of controversy.The sign, sitting off to the side of what looks to be a 3 out of 5 switchback reads “Don’t Skid” “Skidding destroys the trail”. This was like red rag to a bull for many of the red blooded 303 Trail members who wrote comments like “I give it 5 years before we have stop lights and cops enforcing speed limits out there”Listen to the two of us discussing why James, a leader within the <a href="http://www.comba.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">COMBA</a> organization, worked with the Forest Service to place these signs.Download on StitcherListen on iTunesListen on Google<a href="http://comba.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">COMBA's Web Site</a><a href="http://comba.org/projects/none/annual-members-party#.WQTy-torJEY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">COMBA's Annual Members' Party - May 18th</a><a href="http://comba.org/projects/buffalo-creek#.WQTzeNorJEY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Details about Buffalo Creek</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

What it takes to build a mountain bike trail

It was surfing legend and fitness guru Laird Hamilton who once said “Make sure your worst enemy doesn't live between your own two ears” There is meaning in this quote for both the sport he loves and for all aspects of his life. So often sports metaphors make this transitive leap. Others include:Driving for show, putting for doughSet your goals high, and don't stop till you get thereIt’s not the will to win that matters—everyone has that. It’s the will to prepare to win that mattersIf you fail to prepare, you're prepared to failAnd my personal favourite:If a tie is like kissing your sister, losing is like kissing your grandmother, with her teeth out.    This is one of the reasons why I have so much belief in the power of sport to teach us how to live our lives and deal with everyday challenges. For kids, sport is an irreplaceable teacher of perseverance, teamwork, training and humility, to name but a few.Today’s guest is someone who takes these parallels between sport and life very seriously.6x California State Criterium Champion 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, and 2018.2x Silver Medalist at Master National Criterium Championships in 2012, and 2014,So Cal cup overall winner in 2012To name but a few. By its very definition he is a champion of his sport. But it is his approach that is most inspirational. He once said “you gotta practice your winning pose, because it’s gonna happen” Translation. If you don’t think you are going to win, what’s the point. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It was surfing legend and fitness guru Laird Hamilton who once said “Make sure your worst enemy doesn't live between your own two ears” There is meaning in this quote for both the sport he loves and for all aspects of his life. So often sports metaphors make this transitive leap. Others include: <ul><li>Driving for show, putting for dough</li><li>Set your goals high, and don't stop till you get there</li><li>It’s not the will to win that matters—everyone has that. It’s the will to prepare to win that matters</li><li>If you fail to prepare, you're prepared to fail</li></ul> And my personal favourite:If a tie is like kissing your sister, losing is like kissing your grandmother, with her teeth out.    This is one of the reasons why I have so much belief in the power of sport to teach us how to live our lives and deal with everyday challenges. For kids, sport is an irreplaceable teacher of perseverance, teamwork, training and humility, to name but a few.Today’s guest is someone who takes these parallels between sport and life very seriously.6x California State Criterium Champion 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, and 2018.2x Silver Medalist at Master National Criterium Championships in 2012, and 2014,So Cal cup overall winner in 2012To name but a few. By its very definition he is a champion of his sport. But it is his approach that is most inspirational. He once said “you gotta practice your winning pose, because it’s gonna happen” Translation. If you don’t think you are going to win, what’s the point. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

You gotta practice your winning pose, because it’s gonna happen

Editorial Note: In this podcast it is inadvertently mentioned that the race that precedes the Colorado Classic is the Tour of California, it should be the Tour of Utah. 7 years ago, I stood on the steps of Colorado’s Capital Building, along with 4,000 other cycling enthusiasts, to witness the birth of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge. Quite possibly the longest and hardest to pronounce name in sporting event history, this marked the return of professional cycling to Colorado since the heady days of the Coors Classic which ran from 1980 to 1988 and before that the Red Zinger.Sadly, this event was not to lastScroll forwards to 2016 and rumours began to circulate that there was a new team in town, represented by RPM Events, an investment team that includes Denver’s Gart Family and local philanthropist Ben Walton (grandson of Sam Walton) with the goal of resurrecting a Professional bike race in Colorado and soon it was announced that this race would be called the Colorado Classic. Not only a bike race, but also a huge music festival, all under the banner of Velorama Colorado. The event will run from August 10-13, have 4 race stages in Colorado Springs, Breckenridge and Denver, the 3 day music festival, based in Denver’s hip and trendy RiNo district will feature headline acts such as Death Cab for Cutie &amp; Wilco. Listen on StitcherListen on iTunesListen on GoogleVeloramaVisit the Colorado Classic Web Site See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Editorial Note: In this podcast it is inadvertently mentioned that the race that precedes the Colorado Classic is the Tour of California, it should be the Tour of Utah. 7 years ago, I stood on the steps of Colorado’s Capital Building, along with 4,000 other cycling enthusiasts, to witness the birth of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge. Quite possibly the longest and hardest to pronounce name in sporting event history, this marked the return of professional cycling to Colorado since the heady days of the Coors Classic which ran from 1980 to 1988 and before that the Red Zinger.Sadly, this event was not to lastScroll forwards to 2016 and rumours began to circulate that there was a new team in town, represented by RPM Events, an investment team that includes Denver’s Gart Family and local philanthropist Ben Walton (grandson of Sam Walton) with the goal of resurrecting a Professional bike race in Colorado and soon it was announced that this race would be called the Colorado Classic. Not only a bike race, but also a huge music festival, all under the banner of Velorama Colorado. The event will run from August 10-13, have 4 race stages in Colorado Springs, Breckenridge and Denver, the 3 day music festival, based in Denver’s hip and trendy RiNo district will feature headline acts such as Death Cab for Cutie &amp; Wilco. Listen on StitcherListen on iTunesListen on GoogleVelorama<a href="https://www.veloramacolorado.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit the Colorado Classic Web Site</a> See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

Colorado's Professional Bike Race 

All of us can probably remember a time in our lives where we wish we could go back and change a decision we made. The results of that decision probably stick with us today, and probably will for the rest of our lives. For today’s guest, that time was 2001, and his decision was based on 6 words.It was the 2001 U23 National Criterium Championship and Ian Dille was sitting on the starting line with 100 or more other hungry young racers. It was a tough field stacked with pros, previous champions, every person thinking “why not me”. The race starts, Ian feels great, but what happed in the last laps of that race will stay with him forever. This is his story.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

All of us can probably remember a time in our lives where we wish we could go back and change a decision we made. The results of that decision probably stick with us today, and probably will for the rest of our lives. For today’s guest, that time was 2001, and his decision was based on 6 words.It was the 2001 U23 National Criterium Championship and Ian Dille was sitting on the starting line with 100 or more other hungry young racers. It was a tough field stacked with pros, previous champions, every person thinking “why not me”. The race starts, Ian feels great, but what happed in the last laps of that race will stay with him forever. This is his story.  See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

The Deal - Part 1

There are two sides to every story. In the last Episode of Ben and Bikes I spoke with Ian Dille about what happened at the 2001 Road National Championships in Florida and the subsequent article he wrote for this month’s edition of Bicycling Magazine titled “The Deal”.Long story short: With a few laps to go on a grueling circuit, the race was between Ian Dille and Mike Friedman. Ian who had been in the lead for a while, Mike who had just caught up to him. Ian’s recollection is that Mike said to him “I won’t Sprint” “You Can Win”. As they closed in on the finish line, the opposite happened. Mike did sprint, and he did win.Today my conversation is with Mike, to get his side of the story. Both of the race itself and some thoughts now that he has read the article that Ian wrote.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There are two sides to every story. In the last Episode of Ben and Bikes I spoke with Ian Dille about what happened at the 2001 Road National Championships in Florida and the subsequent article he wrote for this month’s edition of Bicycling Magazine titled “The Deal”.Long story short: With a few laps to go on a grueling circuit, the race was between Ian Dille and Mike Friedman. Ian who had been in the lead for a while, Mike who had just caught up to him. Ian’s recollection is that Mike said to him “I won’t Sprint” “You Can Win”. As they closed in on the finish line, the opposite happened. Mike did sprint, and he did win.Today my conversation is with Mike, to get his side of the story. Both of the race itself and some thoughts now that he has read the article that Ian wrote.  See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

The Deal - Part 2

I will be up in Leadville, Colorado this weekend interviewing the athletes crazy enough to attempt the Leadville 100 mountain bike race. While I'm doing this, please enjoy an episode from earlier this year where I interview the race's founders, Ken Chlouber and Merilee Maupin.In my next episode I'll be playing some of those interviews. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I will be up in Leadville, Colorado this weekend interviewing the athletes crazy enough to attempt the Leadville 100 mountain bike race. While I'm doing this, please enjoy an episode from earlier this year where I interview the race's founders, Ken Chlouber and Merilee Maupin.In my next episode I'll be playing some of those interviews. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

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