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Category Archives: Pedal the Springs

Cory Sutela, Cory Radvillas, Wes Pritchard and Jerry White in the podcast studio

34: Making Bicycling Better – Bike Colorado Springs

Pedal the SpringsBy Dave GardnerMarch 30, 2025Leave a comment

Get to know a local non-profit whose mission is to make bicycling in the Pikes Peak region better for people of all ages and abilities.

Corey Sutela, Luke Prince, Cris Grow and Karl Stang in the podcast studio

33: More Fun than a Car! – PaCMan

Pedal the SpringsBy Dave GardnerMarch 10, 2025Leave a comment

A group of citizens volunteer their time to make cycling, walking, and other non-auto conveyance safer, easier and even more fun – in Manitou and across the region.

Group in studio, What every motorist and cyclist needs to know

32: What Every Motorist and Cyclist Needs to Know about Bicycle Rights and Rules in Colorado

Pedal the SpringsBy Dave GardnerJanuary 7, 2025Leave a comment

Understanding the rules and rights of motorists and cyclists on the roads in Colorado. It’s all in the interest of safety for bicyclists, motorists and pedestrians alike. 

Bicycle Experience staff and customers join Torie Giffin in the studio

31: Local Bike Shop Spotlight – Bicycle Experience

Pedal the SpringsBy Dave GardnerNovember 14, 2024Leave a comment

Passion, perseverance and a genuine heart for people drive this locally owned bike shop in the downtown Ivywild neighborhood.

Torie Giffin and members of the Manitou Spokes have fun in the podcast studio

30: Club Spotlight – Manitou Spokes

Pedal the SpringsBy Dave GardnerOctober 31, 2024Leave a comment

They call themselves a drinking club with a cycling problem, and while they may enjoy gathering for beers post ride, the Manitou Spokes is a club full of heart and a passion for their Manitou Springs community and fellow cyclists.

Torie Giffin and COSMBA leaders in the studio

29: Colorado Springs Mountain Biking Association COSMBA

Pedal the SpringsBy Dave GardnerOctober 9, 2024Leave a comment

The Colorado Springs Mountain Biking Association is helping to speed up the process for creating and improving trails and connections – not just for advanced mountain bikers but all levels of users.

Torie, Kimberly and Sarah in the studio

#28 Club Spotlight: Southern Colorado Velo

Pedal the SpringsBy Dave GardnerSeptember 26, 2024Leave a comment

If you’re looking to connect with a great club in the Southern Colorado/Colorado Springs area that focuses on road and gravel biking and that caters to all ages and abilities, SOCO Velo may be the right club for you.

2024 Rampart Rager Post Ride Wrap Up, showing Torie Giffin and Danial Matheny in studio

#27 2024 Rampart Rager Post Ride Wrap Up

Pedal the SpringsBy Dave GardnerSeptember 10, 2024Leave a comment

Whether you raced it or you’re thinking about taking on the next Rampart Rager, check out this post ride wrap up of the 8th Annual Rampart Rager, a Regional Gravel Hillclimb Championship.

Cycling Club board recording podcast in front of live audience

26: Club Spotlight: Live Audience with the Colorado Springs Cycling Club

Pedal the SpringsBy Dave GardnerMarch 11, 20241 Comment

Meet the Colorado Springs Cycling Club, the longest running cycling club in the Springs.

Torie, James and Erik in the podcast studio

25: Local Rider Spotlight – Erik Newsholme Race Across America Men’s Winner

Pedal the SpringsBy Dave GardnerFebruary 16, 2024Leave a comment

Lean in and get ready to be truly inspired! Meet local ultra cyclist Erik Newsholme who won the Race Across America in 2021.

Torie Giffin, Vuchetich and John Crandall in the studio

24: Local Bike Shop Spotlight: Old Town Bike Shop

Pedal the SpringsBy Dave GardnerFebruary 7, 2024Leave a comment

Over the past 48 years, Old Town Bike Shop, located at 426 Tejon Street, has served the Colorado Springs community not just through bike sales and service but as a business leader when it comes to environmental stewardship and giving back to community.

Torie Giffin and Daniel Matheny in the studio

23: Coach Spotlight – Matheny Endurance

Pedal the SpringsBy Dave GardnerJanuary 8, 2024Leave a comment

If you’re looking to take your cycling to the next level in 2024 – whether you’re an amateur or pro, training for fitness or to reach a performance goal – getting a personal coach can help get you there.

Alan, Ryan, Tony and Torie in the studio

22: Local Bike Shop Spotlight – Ted’s Bicycles

Pedal the SpringsBy Dave GardnerDecember 17, 2023Leave a comment

It’s the oldest independently-owned bike shop in Colorado Springs, with a history of not just providing great service, sales and rider support for over 52 years, but of contributing to the community with impacts that reach far beyond the cycling world, to make this city a better place to live for everyone.

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21: Ride with Our Tribe

Pedal the SpringsBy Dave GardnerNovember 26, 2023Leave a comment

One of the best ways to see and explore a city is by bike and there’s no better way to connect with the cycling community and get to know the local trails than by riding with a local club.

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20: Cycling with the Santas

Pedal the SpringsBy Dave GardnerNovember 22, 2023Leave a comment

There’s no better way to kick off the holiday season than with a big community bike ride full of cycling Santas!

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19: Where Your Grit Meets the Gravel: Race the Rampart Rager

Pedal the SpringsBy Dave GardnerAugust 20, 2023Leave a comment

Ride alongside and experience an epic Colorado gravel challenge like a pro and then party like a local with local riders and race organizers afterward!

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18: Join the Starlight Spectacular Nighttime Ride in the Garden

Pedal the SpringsBy Dave GardnerJuly 23, 2023Leave a comment

From the crazy costumes, to all of the colorfully lighted bicycles, to the sheer joy of being able to bike the Garden of the Gods at night by moonlight, there are so many reasons this ride draws up to 1,5000 riders a year.

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17 Join the Bike to Work Day Breakfast & Celebration

Pedal the SpringsBy Dave GardnerJune 7, 2023Leave a comment

What’s not to love with a day that starts out with biking and free breakfast??  Ditch the car and commute by bike on June 28th to get the benefits of this annual Colorado Springs event.

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16 The Next Gen! Junior Cycling in the Springs

Pedal the SpringsBy Dave GardnerJune 1, 2023Leave a comment

If you’re a fan of mountain biking or have kids with that interest, joining a team is a great way to meet and learn from others.

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15 Twisted Spoke CBD for Cyclists

Pedal the SpringsBy Dave GardnerJanuary 2, 2023Leave a comment

One Colorado Springs company combines their love of cycling with great CBD products for cyclists.

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14 Getting Gnarly in the Springs

Pedal the SpringsBy Dave GardnerNovember 29, 2022Leave a comment

From a cool, new indoor bike park, to van shuttles and guided rides to some of the best mtb trails in the area, along with awesome YouTube trail breakdowns, Gnarly B’s is all the buzz in the Springs.

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13 Cycle to the Summit of America’s Mountain

Pedal the SpringsBy Dave GardnerJune 10, 2022Leave a comment

Whether you’re a world class athlete, a weekend warrior or an ebiker who has ever dreamed of taking it on, you’ll want to bicycle up 14er Pikes Peak in the Broadmoor Cycle to the Summit after listening to this episode.

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12 719 Ride – A Homegrown Cycling Challenge of Epic Proportions

Pedal the SpringsBy Dave GardnerMay 24, 2022Leave a comment

If you’re looking for a true Colorado challenge to test yourself against the climbs and altitude of Colorado, look no further than the 719 Ride.

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11 SRAM and the Power of Bicycles

Pedal the SpringsBy Dave GardnerApril 25, 20221 Comment

SRAM, the parent company for bicycle parts brands like RockShox, Truvativ, Zipp, Quarq, Time and Hammerhead, is much more than a company that builds bike parts; they’re community builders.

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10 Winter Biking Tips

Pedal the SpringsBy Dave GardnerDecember 18, 2021Leave a comment

When the snow hits and the temperatures dip, winter doesn’t have to mean the end to your biking season.

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9 That eBike Smile!

Pedal the SpringsBy Dave GardnerDecember 1, 2021Leave a comment

Get the lowdown on electric bike offerings in the Springs from our local ebike share program to a full service ebike delivery and outfitting service.

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8 School for Bike Mechanics

Pedal the SpringsBy Dave GardnerNovember 24, 2021Leave a comment

If you’re looking to break into or hone your craft as a bicycle mechanic, we’re talking with those in the know about what it’s like to go to the U of Q school for bike mechanics right here in Colorado Springs.

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7 High Altitude Advantage

Pedal the SpringsBy Dave GardnerAugust 2, 2021Leave a comment

Find out more about what attracts world class athletes to come and train in Colorado Springs and the amenities that make our City unique and can inspire you to new cycling heights!

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6 Creating Community with Bikes & Beer: Trails End Taproom & Routes Outfitter

Pedal the SpringsBy Dave GardnerMay 30, 2021Leave a comment

The lowdown on one of the most popular hangouts for trail lovers in the Springs, the Trails End Taproom – and one of the best outdoor fitness social clubs and gatherings around – Trails End Trailblazers.

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5: Urban Trails

Pedal the SpringsBy Polly CambronMarch 4, 2021Leave a comment

A discussion of the urban trails connecting our city!

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4: Pedal the Springs Special – Pikes Peak APEX Race

Pedal the SpringsBy Dave GardnerFebruary 10, 2020Leave a comment

Join Torie Giffin, Colorado Springs’ #1 cycling devotee and owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort and friends, as they take you on a witty and informative ride around their treasured mountain cycling escapes in her brand new podcast “Pedal The Springs.”

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3: Mountain Biking Mecca

Pedal the SpringsBy Dave GardnerFebruary 10, 2020Leave a comment

Join Torie Giffin, Colorado Springs’ #1 cycling devotee and owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort and friends, as they take you on a witty and informative ride around their treasured mountain cycling escapes in her brand new podcast “Pedal The Springs.”

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2: Local Bike Biz Meet – Nic Ponsor & Daniel Byrd

Pedal the Springs, Studio 809 SpecialsBy Polly CambronJanuary 20, 2020Leave a comment

This episode focuses on a couple of fascinating local biking business toknow about in the Springs. Nic Ponsor, owner of top local bike shop Criterium Bicycles – find out what makes his biking business so successful and seeing 20% growth in business while other bike shops are struggling. Daniel Byrd, executive director of an incredible…

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1: Rocky Mountain Rides

Pedal the SpringsBy Dave GardnerDecember 16, 20194 Comments

Join Torie Giffin, Colorado Springs’ #1 cycling devotee and owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort and friends, as they take you on a witty and informative ride around their treasured mountain cycling escapes in her brand new podcast “Pedal The Springs.”

Pedal the Springs

Pedal the Springs

Pedal the SpringsBy Dave GardnerApril 26, 20164 Comments

Banter about biking in the Springs.

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