Local Roots: Mountain Bikes, Craft Beers, And Snowboards podcast

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The OG Local Roots boys, Larry and Brian, were invited on the Pedal Progressions Podcast! The crew talk life, bikes, and the ever-growing phenomena taking Earth by storm... PICKLEBALL. Pickle curious? Head here to buy a paddle powered by alien turbo juice technology! https://kiwipickleball.com/ New episodes... a sign of things to come for Local Roots? Time will tell! For now, sit back, relax, crack a cold one (it's Oberon season, now!), and let your ears absorb the best spoken word this side of the Grand River. Party on, Waynes! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localroots/support…

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RIP Brian's Leg... Airbags Are Made By The Devil 1:11:25

2 years ago1:11:25

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Brian dives into his broken tib/fib incident, and Pat and Bob discuss ways to stay busy during injuries and how to mentally handle getting back on the pedals. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localroots/support

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Pat Reviews The Radness of Boyne City Forest! May The 4th Be With You!!! 1:10:50

2 years ago1:10:50

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We back, baby!!!! Brian recounts shredding the Rado and Barry Roubaix, Bob explains the pain of a pedal to the shin, and Pat reviews the awesomeness at Boyne City Forest. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localroots/support

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Bob and Pat Talk The Weirdest Shit They've Seen Working On Customers' Bikes, And Brian's Turn For Questions From Pat and Bob! 2:21:07

2 years ago2:21:07

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Pat and Bob discuss the weirdest shit they've seen working on customer's bikes, Brian answers questions from Pat and Bob, the crew bitches about Michigan weather, Pat talks shredding in Cali, Bob talks shop getting busy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localroots/support…

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Pat Ellis Takes Over The Pod! (WMMBA talk, listener questions, and a pickleball/tennis turf war?!) 2:09:36

2 years ago2:09:36

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@LooseSpokes himself takes over the LRP! Pat answers listeners' questions, Bob shows us how much he loves team sports, Pat and Brian dive into their personal reasons for joining the WMMBA board, and we also discuss the insane turf war between tennis and pickleball! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localroots/support…

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MI, MI, MI, Bob Hammond Answers Listener's Questions And Takes Over The Pod! 1:41:40

2 years ago1:41:40

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Bob talks shop ethics, answers some listener's questions, and talks things that drive him nuts! Pat give us a recall of Brighton Rec MTB trail, and Brian talks way too long about the beer he is drinking. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localroots/support

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Test Episode With Bob and Pat! 1:02:29

2 years ago1:02:29

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Local Roots is BACK! Without Larry's expertise, bear with us as we figure this out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localroots/support

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Bob and Pat Join us LIVE from Merrell's new Wynalda loop! 1:08:18

3 years ago1:08:18

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So excited to have Patrick Ellis @loose_spokes and Bob from Common Bond Bike Shop @commonbondbikeshop to guest on this very special episode! Check out our new sponsor: https://www.myaderm.com/ PROMO CODE: "ROOTS" for 20% off --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localroots/support…

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Top secret news on the new MERRELL trail! 44:50

3 years ago44:50

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Brian and Larry are back this week with a fresh-out-the-oven episode! We hope you enjoy a lice beer order, a good old fasion IPA review, a flash back of 2000's best youtube videos and more! Check out our new sponsor: https://www.myaderm.com/ PROMO CODE: "ROOTS" for 20% off --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localroots/support…

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THE BEAR F**KER EPISODE. 40:43

3 years ago40:43

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Parental Guidance Suggested!!! Sorry about the audio on this one. Check out our new sponsor: https://www.myaderm.com/ PROMO CODE: "ROOTS" for 20% off --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localroots/support

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We're BACK baby!!!!! Happy Memorial Day.. Let's Party. 50:45

3 years ago50:45

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Check out our new sponsor: https://www.myaderm.com/ PROMO CODE: "ROOTS" for 20% off We are so happy to be back! Today we have huge announcements! Plus we talk about summer MTB adventures. New trail updates in Grand Rapids. And SO MUCH MORE!!!! Greatlakesebikes.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localroots/support…

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Bells Iceman 2021: Everything you didn't know you needed to know! 49:34

3 years ago49:34

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We're Back baby! buckle up for an iceman deep-dive it's everyone's favorite race! Brian and Larry will give you the scoop about bell's iceman cometh race! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localroots/support

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Learning about the world's most EPIC MTB race (TransAtlantis Race Recap) 1:55:29

4 years ago1:55:29

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Special Guests: Dominik Zivcic, Gareth Shaw, and Brian Zajac TransAtlantis race is a 6 day stage by stage enduro race on 2 to 7 of September, 2021 across 5 different islands in the Azores archipelago, where the winner is the racer with less accumulative time in the overall timed stages of the week. Transfers or Liaisons between stages will be done in a mix of road, fire roads, truck shuttle, singletrack hiking. Riders will race against the clock on blind stages, trough a mix of technical, flowy single track, rocky ancient trails, downhill trails with features like drops, jumps, road gaps and many more. Origanized by Bike Safari Tour --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localroots/support…

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Brian is a MARRIED MAN! Wedding re-cap Podcast (Nirvana Baby?, New BIKE DAY) Jam packed ep! 58:21

4 years ago58:21

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Troy and Chad from Third Nature Brewing: Rockford, MI 1:21:33

4 years ago1:21:33

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An awesome episode with the owners of Rockford's own Third Nature Brewing Co. Okay, before you get too far. here are some important links... Watch the episode on youtube - https://youtu.be/BS7VBCKdnFo Follow Third Nature on FB : https://www.facebook.com/thirdnaturebrew/ and insta: https://www.instagram.com/thirdnaturebrewing/ Go buy some sick merch here: https://www.localroots.us/local-roots-shop Wait, what? You haven't been to Third Nature yet!? It's a slice of northern Michigan right here in Grand Rapids. Enjoy one of the best beer gardens in the state! Fans of Hop Lot and other awesome breweries will feel right at home! Troy and Chad Zitzelsberger are two brothers who co-own an amazing brewery in Rockford, MI. As explained during the record, it's a family affair! In addition to Chad and Troy, their brother-in-law Bryce and their sister Lisa are all involved in creating this amazing place to drink amazing beer. Buckle up for a fascinating journey that involves head brewer, Troy's adventure around the world, gaining the culture and experience that he pours into his beers. (hopefully, that sentence makes sense... I am not a writer, but you get it right? What are comma's anyway?) Learn what goes into crafting the perfect beer menu! Find out just how much tap real estate is set aside for ex-beer-imentation? Enjoy hearing fantastic stories from Chad about the struggles and triumphs of launching a brewery during a pandemic. It's like these guys invented the word PIVOT. We had such a fantastic time and can't thank the guys enough for hosting us! GO DRINK BEER AND RUN AND RIDE BIKES AND BE HAPPY. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localroots/support…

Local Roots: Mountain Bikes, Craft Beers, and Snowboards

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Tour de France proves all road bikers are total cry-babies (W/ Evan Campbell) 43:53

4 years ago43:53

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Hopefully, by now your house is no longer flooded and you had an amazing 4th of July. Meanwhile, Evan, Brian and Larry have been slaving away in the studio to give you another amazing episode! This for real might be one of the best episodes we have recorded in a while. Our main story this week is about the Tour De France. This episode takes a deep dive into what exactly caused a giant crash at the 2021 Tour De France. The 3 of us take a deep dive into exactly how hundreds of bikers ended up eat total shorts. Trust us you don't want to miss a thing. Here are our sources for this episode! All videos and articles referenced in this episode are below. Links to follow Cycle protest- https://apple.news/AGK6_ST6ERRC7h5iniy6CJA Watch the crash here- https://www.instagram.com/p/CQmHiwgAIkj/?utm_medium=copy_link The man hunt ends- https://apple.news/AjFz2uPBZTU2QXMZXpVJZbA Yet the autograph guy: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cyclingweekly.com/amp/news/racing/tour-de-france/watch-peter-sagan-signs-autograph-fan-whilst-climbing-tourmalet-432133 Cubs game - https://www.instagram.com/p/CQLr6nOJo0h/?utm_medium=copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CQqi9mULjor/?utm_medium=copy_link Sour day^^^ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localroots/support…

Local Roots: Mountain Bikes, Craft Beers, and Snowboards

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First looks at the new 2022 Scott Spark (Hottest bike of 2022?) 1:02:00

4 years ago1:02:00

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Covered on this week's episode: - Reviewing the Scott Spark 2022 - Karen's have gone wild! Are people magnetic because of the Vax? - Trek Pride Ride - WTF is happening with bugs? Return of the gypsy moths - New ultra-light specialized shoes - Would you shred the New Niner Jet 9? A new way to support the show! - Become a Local Root's Premium member here: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support Also we still have some awesome merch available on our website www.localroots.us --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localroots/support…

Local Roots: Mountain Bikes, Craft Beers, and Snowboards

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WE HAVE BEEN HACKED... NOT JOKING 53:07

4 years ago53:07

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What the FU*K. A new way to support the show! - Become a Local Root's Premium member here: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localroots/support

Local Roots: Mountain Bikes, Craft Beers, and Snowboards

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Kevin has been to EVERY brewery in Michigan W/ Michigan Brewery Review 1:06:37

4 years ago1:06:37

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Check out Kevin's favorite Brewery: https://www.mibrewtrail.com/michigan-brewery-review-coopersville-brewing/ Follow Kevin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michigan_brewery_review/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localroots/support

Local Roots: Mountain Bikes, Craft Beers, and Snowboards

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Who's hoarding all the damn mountain bikes? (We're Back BABY) 56:21

4 years ago56:21

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A new way to support the show! - Become a Local Root's Premium member here: https://anchor.fm/localroots/support Also we still have some awesome merch available on our website www.localroots.us It's been a couple of weeks. But let me tell you being a dad is turning into a bit of a time suck. No fear. We are back and ready to bring you weekly podcasts designed specifically to tickle the parts of your ear that you most desire! This week on the pod- We explore the US MTB bike crisis. No one can buy a new mountain bike without waiting 5 months. And the used market is INSANE. We share some tips to hopefully help you have fun this summer. Also, we play a game of "Things that used to be okay but now are white trash".. Don't cancel us. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localroots/support…

Local Roots: Mountain Bikes, Craft Beers, and Snowboards

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Taking on Leadville 100 W/ Alexey Vermeulen 1:03:57

4 years ago1:03:57

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Watch this episode on youtube: https://youtu.be/RlZriQ7lG-g Local Roots Podcast- Episode 47 with MTB legend Alexey Vermeulen. www.localroots.us for more! Alexey's message about his Leadville challenge: "Are you interested in taking on the Leadville 100 or know a friend that recently got into riding? In 2021, @rypetry and I are going to be taking three beginner riders to the Leadville Trail 100! Covid has offered us an opportunity in the cycling community - to welcome in a new wave of riders. . Our goal is to document the journey of 3 riders as a way to shorten the learning curve in cycling while helping make the sport less intimidating and more approachable! Interested in taking on this challenge? Link in bio to apply and watch the full video." http://fromthegroundup.bike/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localroots/support…

Local Roots: Mountain Bikes, Craft Beers, and Snowboards

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One year anniversary episode!! / Yearly Performance Review 1:07:55

4 years ago1:07:55

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Well, no one would have thought we could make it this far. Especially us. Thank you all so much for the overwhelming support and consistent growth. Our goal is to make 2021 even better!!! Buy some stuff from our store! Or, don't. - https://www.localroots.us/local-roots-shop --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localroots/support…

Local Roots: Mountain Bikes, Craft Beers, and Snowboards

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Becoming one of Burton’s first pro snowboarders W/ Craig Gietzen 59:00

4 years ago59:00

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This week is an amazing story of how randomly knocking on Jake Burton's door helped lead to becoming one of the first pro snowboarders in the sport. Craig Gietzen, creator of the GEEZ BAR and local bike shop hero stops buy to kickoff snowboard season! You probably have met Craig around Rockford bike shop where he might be tuning his guitar or tuning up your bike. GET INTO IT! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localroots/support…

Local Roots: Mountain Bikes, Craft Beers, and Snowboards

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Old Nation's Journey to M43 w/ Travis Fritts 1:32:44

4 years ago1:32:44

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The story of how training under the best brewers in Germany lead to Michigan’s favorite New England IPA Welcome, Travis Fritts to the pod. We had such a good time meeting Old Nation Brewery’s co-owner and head brewer. Travis has such a great story and I can’t wait for you to hear it! https://www.instagram.com/oldnationbrewing - Follow Old Nation! https://www.localroots.us/ - Explore the website https://www.localroots.us/local-roots-shop - Support the show --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localroots/support…

Local Roots: Mountain Bikes, Craft Beers, and Snowboards

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The Gary Fisher Interview W/ Gary Fisher 34:26

4 years ago34:26

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GO BUY GARY'S BOOK NOW! - HERE This might be the APEX of the Local Roots Podcast. We are so excited to have Gary Fisher on this week. He is a certified badass and we are so thrilled that he shared some time with us. Follow Gary on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gary_fisher/ Support the podcast by checking out our store- here --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localroots/support…

Local Roots: Mountain Bikes, Craft Beers, and Snowboards

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It's not cold, you just don't have the right gear! W/ Brian Dokter 1:23:47

4 years ago1:23:47

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Help finish the Dragon! Dragon Fundraiser Page: https://www.wmmba.org/dragon-fundraiser WMMBA site: https://www.wmmba.org/ So thrilled to have WWMBA VP joining us to talk all about western Michigan's newest trail in the family of fun! Join us as we meet Brian Dokter and learn all about some of the awesome work going on at The Dragon. This episode is FRESH out the oven. (Not unlike the delicious Thanksgiving turkey, we ate up yesterday. ) Recorded only about an hour ago, this episode is as farm to table as it gets! We had such a fun time and I know you are all going to enjoy this episode! Shop out black Friday sale: promocode : blackfriday --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localroots/support…

Local Roots: Mountain Bikes, Craft Beers, and Snowboards

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Your favorite trails are changing. Here’s how. W/Josh McCreedy 1:08:44

4 years ago1:08:44

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Another amazing chat with one of Michigan's smartest trail designers! Check out all that awesome work he is doing in your area! Remember you can awesome t-shirts, stickers, hoodies, and more at www.loclaroots.us All proceeds go to making the podcase suck less. ;) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localroots/support…

Local Roots: Mountain Bikes, Craft Beers, and Snowboards

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BOOTLEG: The Secret Post-Iceman Race 1:29:25

4 years ago1:29:25

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Brian Zajac and Courtney join the pod to talk about the mysterious Bootleg, and also talk bike trips, beer, wipeouts, and puppyhood. Thanks for coming on, guys! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localroots/support

Local Roots: Mountain Bikes, Craft Beers, and Snowboards

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Twas' the night before Iceman 2020 W/ Tyler Teichman and Evan Campbell 1:20:25

4 years ago1:20:25

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15% off merch all 2 weeks only!!! PROMO CODE: ICEMAN Remember you can get mercy to represent your favorite western Michigan trail at www.loclaroots.us Joining us this week Tyler Teichman (5 iceman races) and Even Campbell (4 iceman races) Because we were supposed to be at iceman today. We figured lets meet up and talk about what makes iceman such a special race. This is a great episode if you’re considering doing the race next year. We go over what it’s like to do such a special race. Really hope everyone is staying strong during these crazy times. We know we are not… Why else would we be doing a podcast? What are nuts or something… Does anyone even listen to this thing?I know you’re not reading this damn description. I could type whatever I want here and no one would even give 65 f;s/// BLENDERS EYEWEAR: 16% off with LOCALROOTS16 https://www.blenderseyewear.com/ - Check out some of their brand new shades and make your order today! CARBOROCKET: 25% off with LOCALROOTSGOESFAST https://carborocket.com/ - We recommend the 33-blend for some turbo speed power! Okay, thanks for listening. Go buy our merchandise and support the podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/localroots/support…

Local Roots: Mountain Bikes, Craft Beers, and Snowboards

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LIVE from The Dragon trail head ( LRP Special Episode ) 21:05

5 years ago21:05