Best Imba Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 92 – The Trail Research Hub & The Hydrocut Trails

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Dr. Kelsey Johansen, Chair of The Trail Research Hub share what the her organization does: including research, education, and outreach initiatives. They are currently work on an economic impact study with the Hydrocut Trails and Brent Ellis, Chair of the Waterloo Cycling Club Trail Committee shares what that means to them, as well as the history of…

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Ep 91 – Michael Anzalone of the California Mountain Biking Coalition

3M ago

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Michael Anzalone, Executive Director of the California Mountain Biking Coalition (CAMTB) shares the story of how the organization began and where they are now. We discuss Michael’s time with CAMTB, why the organization is a 501c4, what trail organizations are members, how they engage youth in their advocacy work and how they’re getting the Month of…

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Episode 18 | From Gravel Camp to Snowshoe to Cleveland, chain oil and Karen Talley Mead 55:40

3M ago55:40

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The Cycling is great in Virginia's Blue Ridge -- and in Episode 18 Dan, John and special guest, bike racer and fit guru Karen Talley Mead talk about the local events you can be a part of, while sharing some cycling adventures from across the country. Then we get down to business with the tough question of how many bikes you really need. Hint -- you…

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What's love PT.1: IT all comes full circle 15:05

3M ago15:05

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"The next chapter is the hardest" It's not that I care for myself so little that I would subject myself to such overwhelming trauma it's just that I'm grown enough to say that I'm ready....... Thank you for the gift of you With love :Nathan Love is a journey not a destinationBy NATHAN_THE_CREATOR

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Ep 90 – Amanda Carey, President of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA)

4M ago

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We hear from Amanda Carey, the President of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA). Amanda joins us from Victor, Idaho. NICA is a youth cycling program that has teams and leagues all over the United States. We hear about how they are not only getting youth outside on bikes but also giving back to the community, maintaining trails a…

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Ep 89 – Circular Economy with Miguel Santos of Wonderflux

4M ago

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Is our obsession with gear contributing the destruction of the places we love to use that gear in? How can a circular economy address this? And which companies are out there, in the outdoor sector and beyond, already tapping into it? Miguel Santos is a Sustainability Professional and the Founder and CEO of Wonderflux, a Vancouver, Canada based comp…

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Harnessing imbas forosnai (divine inspiration) for sacred activism ~ Laura Murphy 1:03:01

4M ago1:03:01

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In this episode, Laura Murphy shares wisdom about her sacred activism journey and the ways in which she harnesses the ancient Irish practice of imbas forosnai (divine inspiration) in her work to create social change. The Irish spirit is a revolutionary one, and Laura speaks about the intersection of spirituality and activism in Irish history, highl…

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MAZE 4:16

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By NATHAN_THE_CREATOR

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Episode 17 | Cycling season is upon us, But who really is (or isn't) a cyclist? 1:06:13

6M ago1:06:13

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After a pod-break, Dan and John are back filling you in on some exciting adventures and asking existential questions about cycling. In essence, who really is and isn't a cyclist? How much do you need to ride to use "cyclist" as a term to describe yourself. Think it's easy? Try to find a place to draw the line. Is owning a bike enough? Do you need t…

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Reviving the Proto-Celtic Language & the Ancient Ways of Woman ~ Carolyn Hillyer 56:18

6M ago56:18

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In this episode, Carolyn Hillyer shares wisdom about living on the wild lands of Dartmoor and her process of reviving and reimagining the Proto-Celtic language; a language spoken by ancient ancestors across various parts of Europe, including the British Isles. Carolyn’s work has awakened in me, and many others, a sense of what our Indigenous tongue…

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Ep 88 – Update with Dave Ternier of Single Track Communications

10M ago

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Dave Ternier shares details of his new project Single Track Communications. We also discuss the future of the podcast and realistic landscape of relying on volunteers as a trail association. Remember that the podcast is supported by listeners like you. Donate HERE! https://podcasts-2.feedpress.com/16677/Ep%2088%20-%20FINAL%20MIX.mp3 Show Notes & Li…

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Episode 15 | Boy, Have We Been Busy!! 1:10:05

1y ago1:10:05

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Our cycling hosts have a packed agenda today. John has been traveling and will reveal there was a second Tea Party in pre-revolutionary days. Dan has been slamming down mountains and is still thinking about hopping on a gravel bike and rolling some 'B' roads. Cycling events from all over the world: road, gravel, and mountain bike competitions from …

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Episode 16 | Summer Is Hot!! Keep Riding! Plus a cycling poet, and downhill phenom! 1:05:10

1y ago1:05:10

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John and Dan on Social John's Blog: http://carlinthecyclist.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinthecy... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carlinthecyc... Biking4Boomers on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGVORmLXIla3Pav0tLz2ewA Dan's Ride on Mill Mountain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yVT4NWJpH4 Dan on Instagram: https://…

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Welsh Witchcraft & Women of Welsh Mythology ~ Mhara Starling 1:06:40

1y ago1:06:40

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Wales is a country full of legends and myths about the spiritual world; stories of sacred lakes, healing herbs, women of magic, and the mighty red dragon. The Land remembers these stories and the ancient ways of mystery and magic; traditions that have their roots in old Brythonic Britain. There are some fierce and magical women in Wales’s ancient m…

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Episode 14 | Spring Is Here In Full and The Boys Are Ridin’! 54:03

1y ago54:03

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John and Dan have been busy as bees spinning on the road, grinding a little gravel, or flying down a mountain. It's all here today: rides completed and to come, some racing, meditations on bike packing, the latest tech, and more. And remember, watch out for that lady in the pick up truck!By riderup

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Irish Tree Wisdom, Plant Magic & Land Tending ~ Aoife Ní hEochaidh Réamainn 56:53

1+ y ago56:53

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In the midst of rapid technological advancements, there is an ancient whisper that calls to many of us...a calling to return to the wisdom of the earth and the sacred technology of nature. A calling to reconnect with the land in the heartfelt ways of our ancestors. A calling to remember the medicine of the plants and trees, and how to heal ourselve…

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Episode 13 | It’s Early Season But We Are Riding! - And do you dress to match your bike? 58:12

1+ y ago58:12

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Our intrepid hosts share their latest adventures. Gnats & Bats with John! Dan, of course, goes downhill. A discussion of sportsmanship. The newest tech from SRAM -- See link below for the unboxing of the new SRAM Eagle Transmission! Dan describes how his wife fell for him due to his bike skills, while John goes off on the value of teaching sportsma…

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Episode 12 | Gnats, Bats, Carbon Wheels and the 11 pm news 26:22

1+ y ago26:22

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Ride along with Rider-Up co-host John Carlin on his evening road bike ride between the 6 pm and 11 pm newscasts. Great dinner break right? This is an edited stream of consciousness as John cruises through downtown Roanoke to the Roanoke River Greenway. Along the way, he evaluates his new Roval C-38 wheels, chokes down a few gnats along the river, r…

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Episode 11 | How’s Your Fitness Shaping Up for The Season? 1:01:40

1+ y ago1:01:40

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John and Dan welcome MTB racer Abi Snyder to discuss building a plan for your upcoming cycling season. Then we follow Dan on a downhill ride. Next our hosts admire the most expensive hammer(?) in the world and Dan talks to Zach Geller, who made said hammer and also crafts custom bicycles. Finally John reveals in recounting his first road ride of th…

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Episode 10 | Warmer Weather Is On The Way! Let’s Choose The Perfect Bike. 1:04:19

1+ y ago1:04:19

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Choosing the perfect mountain bike is just the start today for John and Dan. There's also discussion of e-bikes and industry trends. Dan contributes ride audio from the trails on Mill Mountain, our local mecca for a quick and lively ride. They don't always agree but John and Dan always have fun. Come along! Show Notes John's Blog: http://carlinthec…

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Episode 9 | Baby, It’s Cold Outside! So, Let’s Talk Cycling! 1:01:20

1+ y ago1:01:20

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John and Dan cover a wide range of subjects in this episode. Dan's new role at Cardinal bicycle. E-bikes and their place on mountain and gravel trails. John's reluctance to fully embrace the "Disney Grandpa" role! Some great pointers on how to ride mountain switchbacks. A vital and inexpensive tool for your home bicycle tool kit. New trails in Virg…

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Episode 8 | It’s A Whole New Year. Let the Cycling Begin! 56:47

1+ y ago56:47

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In episode 8 of the Rider-Up podcast, John is making new trail videos at Carvins Cove. Dan has a new job description that will impact cycling in Virginia's Blue Ridge, and both of them want to talk all about their adventures in places like Vermont, Bentonville, Ak, and here in Virginia's Blue Ridge. New Equipment. New rides. New responsibilities. J…

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Pathways of Belonging & Courting the Sacred ~ Isla Macleod 49:19

2y ago49:19

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In this time of displacement, disconnection and overwhelm, so many people are longing for meaningful ways to belong. The questions that we hold close to our hearts are things like: What does it mean to belong to this earth? What does it mean to have roots? What does it mean to belong to my lineage, my ancestors, my cultural heritage? For those of y…

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Episode 7 | Olympic Rider Shelley Olds shares her story and begins coaching a new team at Roanoke College. 1:14:14

2y ago1:14:14

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John and Dan interview Olympic medalist and cycling coach Shelley Olds. Shelley raced in the 2012 Olympics and had a solid chance at a medal. She shares the tragic story of that day, her significant issues, and her recovery from serious head injuries due to crashes. Shelley graduated from Roanoke College in Salem, Va., where she was a stand-out soc…

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Ep 87 – Active Transportation and Mountain Biking with Paul Perrault of Bike Cochrane

2y ago

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Paul Perrault tells us the story of Bike Cochrane and how this Alberta organization is building community through mountain bike trail and active transportation advocacy. Paul tells us how Bike Cochrane figured out their town’s ‘bikeability’ and how the organization got started and came to be. https://podcasts-2.feedpress.com/16677/Ep%2087%20-%20FIN…

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Episode 6 | Gravel Adventure Field Guide - Dream Your Ride and Do It! 44:52

2y ago44:52

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John and Dan welcome Juan DelaRoca and Stephen Beneski, creators and publishers of Gravel Adventure Field Guides to fuel your passion for all things gravel! Visit their website at https://graveladventurefieldguide.comBy riderup

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Episode 5 | Cane Creek’s Bryan Flack talks about the latest tech for gravel and mountain bikes. 1:12:11

2y ago1:12:11

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Cane Creek is one of those bike companies that just exudes coolness. It's a company whose culture goes straight to the heart of cycling. Located in Asheville, the employees all ride, test and enjoy. And though it's up against the giants in the industry, Cane Creek is seen as an innovator that can move quickly and bring new ideas to the market in a …

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Ep 86 – Justin Martin of COGGS Discusses Their Indigenous Re-Naming of Trails

2y ago

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Justin Martin, Executive Director of the Cyclists of Gitchee Gumee Shores (COGGS) in Duluth, MN shares how they renamed their Mission Creek trail network. The trails were renamed using traditional indigenous language of Ojibwe. Justin takes us through the entire project from consolation to activation. Next episode we’ll hear from Paul Perrault: Dir…

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Modern-Day Druidry and Rites of Passage ~ Eimear Burke 49:06

2y ago49:06

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In this podcast episode I speak with Eimear Burke, a Druid and Seanchaí (storyteller) as well as the Chosen Chief of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids (OBOD). We talk about the importance of Rites of Passage and how Druidry can help to inspire and inform rituals to mark moments of significance in our lives. In the Western world we sometimes los…

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Episode 4 | Pro Rider Kerry Werner on gravel and mountain bikes and why he lives in Virginia’s Blue Ridge 1:04:07

2+ y ago1:04:07

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Pro cyclist Kerry Werner of Kona joins hosts John Carlin and Dan Lucas for episode 4 of the Rider-Up podcast. Kerry shares stories from the trail, gravel and 'cross events he's done around the world, while we mortals pick his brain abut what ti takes to be, just so well - awesome! Kerry is also a fantastic video producer, and he talks about some th…

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We need to talk... 24:35

2+ y ago24:35

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Subscribe to The Gravel Lot. Social Media: Patreon - Facebook - Instagram - Twitter - YouTube - Streamlabs The Art of Being a Pebble: A TGL Manifesto Be Free Ride Bikes: The best kit on the market, customized to YOUR specifications. Grimpeur Brothers Coffee: Support amazing people doing amazing things in bikes while feeding your caffeine habit! Han…

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Jake Wells - Talking Bighorn Gravel 1:07:43

2+ y ago1:07:43

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Jake Wells joins us this week wearing a new hat. In addition to being an athlete, business owner, coach, and mentor... He is now a race promoter. We cover Jake's journey through the pandemic and how that birthed Bighorn Gravel, and how you can win a dream gravel weekend courtesy of Outside Magazine and Bighorn Gravel... Learn more about Bighorn Gra…

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Episode 3 | Nicola Cranmer trains Olympic Hopeful Cyclists in Virginia’s Blue Ridge. 53:36

2+ y ago53:36

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In Episode 3 of the Rider-Up podcast, Dan Lucas and John Carlin interview VBR Twenty24 creator and Executive Director Nicola Cranmer. Nicola recruits the top women cyclists in the United States to join the team -- and many have succeeded in their ambition to represent the United States (and other countries) as Olympians -- with 13 winning Olympic m…

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Episode 2 | World Record holder Amanda Coker on cycling 86,000 miles in one year. (230+ miles daily!) 59:34

2+ y ago59:34

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Amanda Coker is nothing short of amazing. The Florida-based cyclist averaged over 230 miles per day, EVERY day for a year to become the world record holder for annual mileage. And it isn't even close. In Episode 2 of the Rider-Up Podcast, Amanda stops by the bike shop in Virginia's Blue Ridge - the new home of Team Twenty24, to talk with Dan and Jo…

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Tara Seplavy - Check yourself after you wreck yourself 2:04:59

2+ y ago2:04:59

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Joining us for another lap in The Gravel Lot today is Tara Seplavy. This week we talk about her new role at Bicycling Magazine and what the current media landscape looks like. We then make a big transition into Traumatic Brain Injuries and have a very candid conversation about looking out for each other. This episode is a can't miss. Photo: Trevor …

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Midwifery, Motherhood & Scottish Folk Medicine ~ Nicola Goodall 55:14

2+ y ago55:14

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In this conversation, I talk with Nicola Goodall about the importance of midwives in the birthing process for mothers, and the ways that Scottish folk medicine weaves into the ancient tradition of midwifery. Nicola shares her wealth of wisdom about the sacredness of birthing, and ways to support this important rite of passage for mothers. She also …

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Throwing yourself down a hill with Kate Weatherly 1:35:00

2+ y ago1:35:00

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Today, we are being joined by Kate Weatherly: A professional rider and human from the opposite side of the globe. After securing multiple New Zealand Downhill national championships, she’s now focusing on Enduro, she is also a full-time medical products design engineer, and an all-together rad human being! We dig into her life, challenges, and what…

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Ep 85 – Dave Ternier and Valley Life Recreation

2+ y ago

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We hear from Dave Ternier about how he got into advocacy and what is on his mind regarding the future of trails. Dave shares his experience in telling stories and lets us know about Valley Life Recreation, a group in Minnedosa, Manitoba. Join the conversation and take part in a future episode by contacting the podcast, and don’t forget to support t…

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The Gravel Racing team of the future with Chris Schroeder 1:33:08

2+ y ago1:33:08

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This week is a good old fashioned TGL throwback episode where we talk to a pro and follow along their career path. But, in classic TGL form, we don't talk about power metrics, or UCI points, but instead we discuss dyslexia and overcoming hurdles. Chris Schroeder has a very unique stance on the future of bike racing and we could not be happier to gi…

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Episode 1 | The Rider-Up Podcast gets things rolling 56:12

2+ y ago56:12

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Hosts Dan Lucas and John Carlin barely knew each other when they decided they had enough cycling in common to launch the Rider-Up Podcast. Strange, because John is mostly a roadie and Dan refuses to ride on the road, preferring to huck down the hardest downhill terrain he can find on his mountain bike. Dan works in a bike shop. John, well -- shops …

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Rider-Up Trailer 2:11

2+ y ago2:11

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When there's a rider coming at you on the trail, you yell "Rider Up" to let everyone behind you know to get out of their way! Now when you hear Rider Up, you'll know it's your favorite bicycling podcast. Give a quick listen to the trailer to see if Dan and John are talking about what you want to listen to! Then subscribe and happy riding!…

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The Middle of the Pack with David Richman 1:47:23

2+ y ago1:47:23

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This week is a little different. Since you just had the two of us last week, we are bringing in the big guns this week and we have a man who has climbed many a mountain in his life. Financial industry, Corporate America, becoming a multi-time ironman, a writer, an advocate, and so many other things. He came into our sphere because of his book entit…

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Your questions to us: Answered 1:23:49

2+ y ago1:23:49

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We have had the very unique experience of seeing how bikes have influenced the lived experience of a great number (and diversity) of people. So, we been accumulating your questions over the last few months and figured we would answer them ON the show. So we’ve got some fun ones, some serious ones, and well, certainly some unserious ones. Subscribe …

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Christina Torres 1:57:57

2+ y ago1:57:57

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This week we are talking ZINES... And mental health, speaking your truth, and of course bikes: Christina Torres is writer, editor, zinester of CYCLISTA ZINE + BIKE TALK, and has been referred to as: The feminist critique to cycling culture. Of course, we are going to get into the love of bikes, where it came from, and where it's all going. Support …

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Kyle Johnson 1:28:42

2+ y ago1:28:42

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Today we are joined by yet another guest delivered by The Pebbles. Kyle Johnson wrote his dream of racing bikes in Belgium on a poster board when he was 9 years old, and less than 10 years later, he was delivering on his dream. After having his life and career up-ended by the pandemic, he has spent the last year putting the pieces back together lik…

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Mike Finnegan 1:42:17

2+ y ago1:42:17

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Mike Finnegan rode his bicycle across the United States to raise money for his youth wellness scholarship charity. The thing is, traversing the entire country is probably the least interesting thing about his life and career. Tune in this week to learn why Mike Finnegan is the Gym Teacher that we all deserved to have while in school. Subscribe to T…

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Reclaiming the Mythos of our Feminine Bodies ~ Jen Murphy 55:26

2+ y ago55:26

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In this episode with Jen Murphy, we dive into the connection between mythology and the feminine body, with a special focus on the myths of ancient Ireland. As women, we are indoctrinated into so many false narratives about our bodies from a very young age...stories that can take us away from the true essence of who we are and our embodied wisdom. W…

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Geoff Proctor 1:47:33

2+ y ago1:47:33

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Starting the new year off strong, today we are joined by a person who has spent the better part of the last 2 decades trying to help nurture and develop the future of American Cyclocross. Geoff Proctor has spent the better part of 4 decades chasing the Cyclocross dream, and we delve deep into his reasons, motivations, and future plans. Subscribe to…

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Kenny Kocarek 1:43:20

2+ y ago1:43:20

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In the season 4 finale, we are joined by Kenny Kocarek. Kenny is involved in nearly every aspect of the Northeast Ohio cycling scene. From racing single speed, volunteering on local trails, and just about everything in between: We will dig into his path into cycling, his motivations for getting more deeply involved, and what keeps him moving forwar…

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David Wiens 1:40:30

2+ y ago1:40:30

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Today, TGL has the privilege of interviewing (arguably) one of the most influential people in the history of mountain bikes. David Wiens has been a part of the fat tire world since the mid 80's and has stepped atop podiums across the world, and in the mid 2000's, he dug his heels into trail advocacy and has been expanding his footprint on our world…

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