They call it “The Course that Cannot Be Defeated,” an “Elevation Celebration” and a “Festival of Never-ending Ascending.” Learn all about it in this episode.
If you’re looking for a true Colorado challenge to test yourself against the climbs and altitude of Colorado look no further. The 719 Ride, in its 7th year of operation, has something for everyone. You can ride all or part of the route, fat, skinny, mtb, ebike or even a penny farthing. It’s also a great event for spectators like our own “Giro d’Italia” or “Tour de France.” The route is 5 laps, each lap covering about 14 miles of neighborhood roads.
The full 719 Ride or “l Cinque Giri” is 71.9 miles and one of the toughest single-day climbing challenges in the state. The 719 comes from our area code and takes place on July 16, 2022. There is a choice of distances from a 14-mile challenge to the full 71.9 and even further. The course has one timed section with monetary prizes. There are three tiers of registration from an economy option to a community minded option to donate to local charities. For lowest pricing register by June 1st at 719Ride.com. To volunteer email: 719@719ride.com
Host: Torie Giffin, owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, ride leader and ambassador for cycling in Colorado Springs
Guests:
- Chris Giovagnoni, Creator and Imagineer of the 719 Ride
- Shelbi Lowery, Event Coordinator Sports Corp
- Jimmy Clere, 719 Ride participant
- Patrick Flowers, 719 Ride participant
Links to show topics:
719Ride July 16, 2022
Broadmoor Cycle to the Summit – August 13, 2022
Building Three Coffee Roasters
Kids on Bikes Colorado Springs
Meadowgrass Music Festival – May 27-29, 2022
Mt. Evans Hillclimb – July 23, 2022
Rocky Mountain State Games – July 22-24, 29-31
Switchbacks FC Colorado Springs
Triple Bypass – August 20, 2022
Twisted Spoke https://twistedspokeapothecary.com/
Pedal the Springs is produced by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out here.
Pedal the Springs and Studio 809 Podcasts appreciate the generous support of the MeadowGrass Music Festival 2022, coming up this Memorial Day weekend.
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