Colorado Springs is home to one of the top “Bucket List” bicycle climbs in the world. One time a year the road is closed to cars to Pikes Peak “America’s Mountain” to allow for cyclists to race to its summit. Whether you’re a world class athlete, a weekend warrior or an ebiker who has ever dreamed of taking it on, this episode has all of the details about this year’s Broadmoor Cycle to the Summit.
In its 13th year, the Broadmoor Cycle to the Summit formerly the Pikes Peak Cycling Hillclimb, has attracted everything from top racers from around the world to local cyclists who live at its base. In this episode we talk with race directors and local ebikers about what’s new for this year’s race and how to prepare.
Host: Torie Giffin, owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort
Guests:
- Molly Sharples, The Sports Corp Marketing Director and Cycle to the Summit Race Director
- Travis Stedman, Event Coordinator The Sports Corp and Cycle to the Summit Race Director
- Kent Drummond, local ebike expert and ebike liaison for Cycle to the Summit
- Caitlyn Murphy, owner Rocke Mountain Bike
Mentioned in This Episode:
719 Ride
Atomic Cowboy
Axe and the Oak Distillery
Biktrix Electric Bikes
The Broadmoor
Broadmoor Cycle to the Summit
or cycletothesummit.org
Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort
Colorado Springs Sports Corp
Goat Patch Brewing Co.
Hybl Center
Kinship Landing
Labor Day Liftoff
People for Bikes Colorado
Pikes Peak Regional Air Show
Rocke Mountain Bike
Rocky Mountain State Games
For the 50% lodging discount at Buffalo Lodge for any cyclist coming to Colorado Springs for this event, contact Torie Giffin at bicycleresort.com | (719) 634-2851
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 at bicycleresort.com for more information.
Special thanks to Studio 809 Podcasts Supporter and Community Partner, Springs Homes.
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