Get dialed into the mountain biking scene in Colorado Springs. Local mountain bikers and trail builders talk in detail about where to ride, the variety of terrain and trails for all types and levels of mountain bikers and what’s on the horizon that will solidify the Springs as a world class destination for mountain biking.
Host: Torie Giffin, owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, road cyclist, some mtb, says “Awesome” a lot! (Fun game to consider when listening to this podcast is to drink water or your favorite beverage every time Torie says “Awesome”)
Guests:
- Kip Biese, KJ Bike Coaching, coach, racer, road cyclist and mountain biker (hasn’t missed a day on the bike in 6 years!)
- Tim Black, Manitou Spokes, mountain biker, group ride leader
- Cory Sutela, Director of Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates, trail builder, mountain biker, bike commuter, local expert
Links to show topics:
The Pikes Peak APEX presented by RockShox
Buffalo Creek: Blackjack Trail
Canyon City: Oil Well Flats, Island in the Sky
Challenge Unlimited Pikes Peak by Bike
Colorado High School Cycling League
Colorado Springs Mountain Biking Fb Group
Colorado Springs Parks and Trails mentioned in this episode:
Air Force Academy, Austin Bluffs, Barr Trail, Blodgett Peak, Captain Jacks, Catamount Trail, Cheyenne Canyon, The Chutes, Colorado Springs Regional Parks and Open Spaces, Elk Park, Falcon Trail, Garden of the Gods, Gold Camp Road, Hogback Ridge Trail, Intemann Trail, Jones Park, Lake Morraine Trail, Mount Herman Road, N. Cheyenne Canyon, Palmer Park, Pikes Peak, Pulpit Rock, Rampart Reservoir, Red Rock Canyon Open Space, St. Peter’s Dome, Stratton Open Space, Ute Valley Park
Highlander Racing High School Mountain Bike Team
International Mountain Biking Association IMBA
Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates
Trailblazers Trails End Taproom
Trailforks Ap Colorado Springs
Pedal the Springs is produced and presented 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.