Ep. 106 ~ East Texas Showdown
This week we are talking all things East Texas Showdown & Slowdown. We asked this years participants to send in their questions and we brought in 5 previous racers to answer them!
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Ep. 104 ~ Ben, Ezra, Stephanie and the 2 in 1 episode
Ben Playter and Ezra Ward-Packard are currently on their bikes riding across American. Today is actually the final day of their trip which ends in Florida. I caught up with them in Austin thanks to Stephanie Hall who turned me onto them and gave us a spot to record. So today’s episode is kind of a two for one.
Ep. 103 ~ Nickel Potter and the Dodge Ram Lady Picture
In NW Arkansas on a remote gravel road some cyclists were passed by a lady driving a Dodge Ram pickup kicking up dust and speed. Moments later she lost control and rolled her truck.
Ep. 102 ~ Bikepacking the Queen’s Ransom Route
In mid December Miles Arbour, with Bikepacking.com, and I headed to Phoenix Arizona to check out the Queen’s Ransom Route developed by John Shilling.
Ep. 101 ~ Hal Russell “Smilin’ Hal” Tribute
Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Hal Russell. The bikepacking community and the world lost a true legend on January the 19th when he passed away in his home surrounded by family.
Ep. 100 ~ Dylan Morton, Utah Mixed Epic Winner
Dylan’s name has come up on the podcast many times and many of you have sent in request to have him on the show. Is it because he is heir to a salt empire? Maybe it’s his epic mustache? Or his high level mechanic skills? Seeking answers to some of these tough questions I pointed my van in the direction of Arkansas to meet up with this international man of mystery at the Meteor Cafe in Bentonville, AR.
Ep. 99 ~ Brett Stepanik, Ozark Gravel DOOM FKT
Four days ago Brett Stepanik became the first person to complete the Doom Loop with a time of 3d 12h 9m.
Ep. 98 ~ Ally Johnson, New Bikepacking Roots Excecutive Director
On today’s episode I get to meet Ally Johnson who is taking the reins over at Bikepacking Roots. She was hired in October, but we wanted to give her a little time to get acquainted with her new role before having her on. Ally brings with her an impressive academic resume.
Ep. 97 – Ryan Van Duzer & Matt Mason
On this episode Ryan Van Duzer joins me for the first time and Matt Mason is back on the podcast for a chat about the New Mexico Bikepacking Summit and Dangerbird that took place in Las Cruces in Nov.
