7: Nov 21, 2024 – Where Should E-bikes be Welcome on Our Trails?
Colorado Springs’ controversial e-bikes ordinance proposal is discussed with longtime trail advocates Kent and Ruth Obee.
31: Local Bike Shop Spotlight – Bicycle Experience
Passion, perseverance and a genuine heart for people drive this locally owned bike shop in the downtown Ivywild neighborhood.
30: Club Spotlight – Manitou Spokes
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.
Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade is the guest
How does the parks department fare in the 2025 city budget?
Bonus Episode: More on Colorado Springs E-bike policy
It’s a good plan, but implementing it faces challenges
29: Colorado Springs Mountain Biking Association COSMBA
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.
#28 Club Spotlight: Southern Colorado Velo
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.
#27 2024 Rampart Rager Post Ride Wrap Up
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.
1: August 27 2024 – Active Springs Lifestyle With Guest Jacki Mueller
Bikes and mountain bikes on local trails, downtown parking, and trying out new recreational sports with local nonprofit UpaDowna are all discussed in this freewheeling conversation.
Rocky Mountain Field Institute’s Jolie NeSmith
How far along is the Devils Playground Trail Project?
What’s going on with the CPW Commission?
Why does it matter who is on the CPW Commission?
26: Club Spotlight: Live Audience with the Colorado Springs Cycling Club
Meet the Colorado Springs Cycling Club, the longest running cycling club in the Springs.
Where are the best behaved hikers?
Where are the best behaved hikers?
25: Local Rider Spotlight – Erik Newsholme Race Across America Men’s Winner
Lean in and get ready to be truly inspired! Meet local ultra cyclist Erik Newsholme who won the Race Across America in 2021.
24: Local Bike Shop Spotlight: Old Town Bike Shop
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.
23: Coach Spotlight – Matheny Endurance
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.
22: Local Bike Shop Spotlight – Ted’s Bicycles
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.
21: Ride with Our Tribe
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.
20: Cycling with the Santas
There’s no better way to kick off the holiday season than with a big community bike ride full of cycling Santas!
19: Where Your Grit Meets the Gravel: Race the Rampart Rager
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!
18: Join the Starlight Spectacular Nighttime Ride in the Garden
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.
Colorado Springs Mountain Bike Association
Why there was a desire for a new mountain bike group, what sets them apart from other groups?
Trail workers being harassed
No one has a right to harass and threaten trail crews.
17 Join the Bike to Work Day Breakfast & Celebration
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.
16 The Next Gen! Junior Cycling in the Springs
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.
You Can’t Always Get What You Want
What does a classic Rolling Stone song have to do with outdoor recreation?
15 Twisted Spoke CBD for Cyclists
One Colorado Springs company combines their love of cycling with great CBD products for cyclists.
14 Getting Gnarly in the Springs
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.
Give! Participant Trails and Open Space Coalition
What does TOSC do to support outdoor recreation and why you should donate to them during the Give! Campaign.
13 Cycle to the Summit of America’s Mountain
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.
12 719 Ride – A Homegrown Cycling Challenge of Epic Proportions
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.
11 SRAM and the Power of Bicycles
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.
Mt Whitney; North Cheyenne Canon; Santa Fe Open Space
People who have permits to climb Mt Whitney have never hiked a 14,000′ peak before. Is this a good situation?
Building parks from reclaimed lands with author Victoria Newhouse
Is buying more land the best way to build a new park, or should be reclaim existing lands for parks? Or, are both methods of obtaining land for parks a good way to go?
10 Winter Biking Tips
When the snow hits and the temperatures dip, winter doesn’t have to mean the end to your biking season.
9 That eBike Smile!
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.
8 School for Bike Mechanics
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.
Who We’re Thankful for; Elitism and Entitlement from Some Trail Users
We’re thankful for everyone who make is possible for us to enjoy the outdoors. Also, why do some people disenfranchise other trail users?
Colorado Springs Parks Director Karen Palus is the guest
The general fund percentage of the city budget for the parks department is lower than prior to the recession, despite a larger population, more parks and greatly increased usage
7 High Altitude Advantage
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!
Leave No Trace with Park Ranger Gillian Rossi
What can the average park user do to help keep our parks and trails clean, healthy and safe?
More hiking in New Mexico, Pikes Peak Summit House Preview, Hiking Prep
If this is your first time hiking a 14’er, Pikes Peak may not be the best choice.
Hiking in New Mexico; Recreate Responsibly; Listener Question; more
Have a plan A, B, C and even D in case the parking lot is full at the trail you want to hike. Be a responsible trail user.
6 Creating Community with Bikes & Beer: Trails End Taproom & Routes Outfitter
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.
Fatal Bear Attack; 14’ers closed; free maps
Why did these bears attack a person, and how rare is it? Do hikers and campers need to worry, and what can they do to stay safe?
Finding trails when traveling; Hiker stabs biker!?; more
What could possibly have happened on a trail for a hiker to stab a cyclist, and who is at fault? No user group is morally superior.
Episode 5: Urban Trails
A discussion of the urban trails connecting our city!
No REI dividends?, Russian mystery solved, Maps vs GPS
What happened to a group of Russian hikers, so many years ago?
A local trails legend passes away; new National Parks app, and more
Bob and co-host Kevin reflect on the untimely death of a local trails and park legend; review a new app for National Parks, and more
Muddy trails, answering a listener question, new shooting ranges in forests?
What is the proper etiquette when encountering a muddy trail?
Snowshoer rescue; Listener question; Parks Dept 50th anniversary, more
So many things went wrong, and they all could have been avoided.
New Years Resolutions; What do listeners want to hear; winter hiking; Pikes Peak; more
We want to know what topics and which guests listeners want to hear on the podcast
El Paso County Parks Director Tim Wolken end-of-year update
What to expect in El Paso County Parks in 2021
2020 IndyGive participant Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates
Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates got it’s start when there was a movement to ban mountain bikes in the Garden of the Gods
2020 Indy Give participating group Wild Connections
What does Wild Connections do, and how can we support them?
Hiking on Pikes Peak; Being prepared for hard hikes; e-bikes
Bob and Kevin’s recent hike on Pikes Peak required a lot of planning.
Fishers Peak opens; Indy Give; which GPS works best; misbehavior
Now is not the time for non-profits to fail to recognize their supporters and volunteers
Missing hiker in Zion NP-What really happened? Crime prevention, and more
Will we ever know what really happened in Zion National Park?
Care for Colorado, Fishers Peak, Wildfires, Paint Mines, Tip and Trail of the week and more
On this week’s podcast, Bob and Kevin talk about Colorado’s #CareForColorado campaign, Cheyenne Mountain State Parks Trail Ambassador program, and “Leave No Trace” and how they all tie together. They also discuss Fishers Peak State Park and it’s progress towards opening. They discuss wildfires and how they can effect your health while hiking and your decision on whether or not…
Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates Exec Director Cory Sutela is the guest
On this week’s podcast, Bob chats with Cory Sutela from Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates. They discuss recent changes in the organizations structure, their effort to get more people involved in advocacy, and much more.
Fox 21 Meteorologist Matt Meister talks about weather in Colorado
This week’s guest is Fox 21 News meteorologist Matt Meister, and he and Bob discuss the uniqueness of the weather in Colorado and the Pikes Peak region. Matt discusses what hikers should watch for, how to be ready for changes in the weather, and why the weather here is so different from the rest of…
Physical Therapist Alicia Filley with advice for mature hikers
Physical therapist and “Healthy Hiker” Alicia Filley returns, and gives tips on how the older hiker can stay healthy and remain active. Visit Alicia Filley’s website: Thehealthyhiker.com Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android
200th Episode! Recovering from COVID 19 shutdowns, Tip and trail of the week, more
On this show, Bob and co-host Kevin celebrate 200 episodes of the podcast (200 straight weeks!). They also discuss whether a legit hiking trail can be paved, Mt. Evans Road closed until July, Rocky Mountain National Park and other national parks starting to open, the slow recovery from COVID-19 closures, the Trail and Tip of…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Fishing license required to go hiking? And more
On this week’s podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss a new rule that requires hikers to have a hunting and fishing license to hike on certain state lands in Colorado; Kevin is using a Garmin GPS watch, and what he thinks of it; new hours on the Pikes Peak Highway; reconsidering how to plan road…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Bob and Kevin Catch-up during COVID-19
Bob and Kevin are back on the podcast (remotely connected) and compare notes and catch up on how COVID-19 has been affecting them and outdoor recreation, and why Bob hasn’t been in Colorado for weeks (it’s only temporary). Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Physical Therapist Alicia Filley
This week’s guest is physical therapist Alicia Filley. She talks with Bob about how hikers can hike and enjoy the outdoors while minimizing the risk of injury. There are a lot of good pointers in this episode. This podcast was recorded prior to the COVID-19 crisis hit critical mass in the U.S. Read my article…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates Cory Sutela and Harry Hamill
Bob talks with Cory Sutela and Harry Hamill from local mountain biking group Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates. They discuss e-bikes on trails, their work with land managers and other outdoor recreation groups and their need for volunteers. For more information about MWTA, you can listen to podcasts 16, 85 and 162. Also check out their…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: E-bikes on trails? President’s day hikes, new websites
Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the use of e-bikes on trails and their concerns over users “hacking” the bikes; President’s Day hikes; winter is back and where to go snowshoeing; Bob’s new photography website. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website
Pedal the Springs Special: Pikes Peak APEX Race
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: 3 Mountain Biking Mecca
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.”
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Waldo Canyon, Where’s the snow?, Which backpack, more
This week, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the latest in the Waldo Canyon rebuilding, what kind of backpacks they use while hiking, ask “where is the snow?”, a special offer for new patrons, and more. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website
Local Bike Biz Meet: 2 Nic Ponsor & Daniel Byrd
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…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance Exec.Director Becky Leinweber
Becky Leinweber, the Executive Director of the Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance (PPORA) is Bob’s guest on this week’s episode. They discuss the mission of the PPORA, the unique partnerships it has helped develop, and the challenges facing outdoor recreation in both the Pikes Peak region and Colorado. Please consider becoming a patron of this…
Pedal the Springs: 1 Rocky Mountain Rides
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.”
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Secret Gems, Thanksgiving, Baseball, IndyGive
Bob and co-host Kevin talk about “hidden gems”, parks or trails that fly under most people’s radar, or that are unmarked or unmapped. Also, #OptOutside and #FreshAirFriday, IndyGive, and is Colorado Springs going to lose professional baseball? Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Colorado Springs Ballot issue 2B
Bob talks with Trails and Open Space Coalition Executive Director Susan Davies about Colorado Springs ballot issue 2B, and the impact it could have on city parks. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Winter approaching, Great Smoky Mountains, more
On this week’s podcast, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss the approaching winter weather; Kevin’s recent trip to the Great Smoky Mountains and the Appalachian Trail; the challenges with hiking in different terrain than Colorado’s; Bob’s book now for sale at REI; photo exhibit at Denver International Airport. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast!…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Fall colors, hiking during hunting season, more
On this week’s show, Bob and co-host Kevin discuss hiking in Colorado’s state parks and national forests, the advantages of checking multiple sources for trail information, fall colors, hunting during hiking season, and cyclists and helmets. Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates
Bob gets an update from Cory Sutela and Dave Adair with Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates on the groups recent activity, future plans and changes in the organization. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Colorado Springs Parks Dept Director Karen Palus
Bob gets a mid-year update on the Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department from department Director Karen Palus. They discuss the new facility under construction in the Garden of the Gods Park, the construction of the new Summit House on Pikes Peak, the master plan for Panorama Park, and much more. Lots of…
Council Matters: No City for Old Men? – March 18 2019
Do we have a battle of the generations heating up? An off-hand remark about Colorado Springs wanting all the millennials we can get has sparked some conversation. Do we not value the oldsters? This episode has something for everyone to get excited about: bike lanes, taxes, traffic, red light cameras, and mentorship. (Episode 114, Recorded…
Council Matters: Strand & Murray Town Hall – Feb 14 2019
A dialogue with Colorado Springs citizens was held by City Councilors Bill Murray and Tom Strand in this town hall on February 14 at City Hall. In this unedited and unfiltered special edition of Council Matters, Tom and Bill find out what’s on the citizens’ minds, and we get to hear the Councilors respond. (Episode…
Council Matters: Bike Lane Heartburn Continues – Jan 21 2019
Some motorists are still losing sleep over conversion of auto lanes to bike lanes. Co-hosts (and City Councilors) Bill Murray and Tom Strand continue to explore this issue in search of a solution. Are parties in full possession of the facts? Are there any opportunities for improvement in planning or implementation? (Episode 107, Recorded 1/4/19)
Council Matters: Can Cars & Bikes Get Along? – Dec 10 2018
Bike lanes (340 miles of them) and other efforts to modernize city streets are making a few people cranky. In this episode, two volunteers from Bike Colorado Springs offer their take, and take some licks. Corey Sutela, advocacy chair, and Cully Radvillas, communication chair, sit down with co-hosts Bill Murray and Tom Strand (also Colorado…
Council Matters: Amy Sweet of Colorado Springs Business Journal – Nov 12 2018
From city growth and traffic congestion to bike lanes and sustainability, everything’s on the table as Amy Sweet, editor of the Colorado Springs Business Journal drops in for a chat. Colorado Springs City Councilors Bill Murray and Tom Strand co-host, as always. (Episode 99, recorded 11/2/18)
Special: CONO Neighborhood Chat on Roads & Traffic – Oct 23 2018
Roads, traffic, development, parking, traffic signals and bike lanes all get mic time in this Northside CONO neighborhood chat. Tim Roberts (principal transportation planner/traffic engineer for City of Colorado Springs), Jim Reid (El Paso county public works), and Grant Smith (president of the Cragmor Neighborhood Association) share their perspectives and experiences. (Episode 37, recorded 10/23/18)…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: 45 mile hike? And a whole lot more…
Topics this week include how a 28 mile 2-day hike backpacking trip turned into a 45 mile 2-day trip; fall colors update for the Pikes Peak region; Waldo Canyon planning update and public input survey; Colorado Springs Parks funding increases in 2019 city budget; theft prevention at parks and trailheads; “motorless” day at Garden of…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Dixon Trail, Learning to backpack and bad advice, Bob asks for a favor
Bob and co-host Kevin discuss their preview hike of the new Dixon Trail in Cheyenne Mountain State Park; discuss the difference between day hiking and backpacking and some bad advice they’ve heard; Bob asks listeners for a personal favor
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Update on the Ring the Peak Trail with Chris Lieber
Bob talks with Chris Lieber of NES about the efforts to close the gaps in the Ring the Peak Trail system. They discuss what the Ring the Peak trail system is, the challenges on completing the loop, the progress made so far, and what will happen next.
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Carrie Simison, publisher of the Colorado Springs Independent
Bob interviews Carrie Simison, publisher of the Colorado Springs Independent. They discuss outdoor recreation, being a Colorado transplant, cycling, living in Colorado Springs, and the role of the alternative weekly newspaper in modern society.
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Guest Jolie NeSmith, Pike Ride bike share
Bob talks with Jolie NeSmith, Executive Director of Pike Ride bike share program. Check it out at PikeRide.org
Town Square: Bike Share Now in Colorado Springs
Bike sharing launches today (June 26, 2018) in the Springs. Hop off the bus and pick up a bike to ride the last few blocks or miles to work or play. Or, leave your car in the office garage and hop on a PikeRide bike to run up the street for lunch. If you’re a…
Council Matters: Bicycles – Blessing or Nuisance? – June 25 2018
“Bicycle, Bicycle, Bicycle, I want to ride my Bicycle.” Some motorists don’t want to share the road with bicyclists. Some resent their presence, and both motorists and bicyclists have some legitimate gripes about etiquette and ignorance – or even outright flouting – of traffic laws. City Councilors Bill Murray and Tom Strand discuss the controversies…
Peak Environment: #1 Power to the Pedals
Whether you bike to work or school; ride to save money or time; pump those pedals to preserve your health or the environment; or simply to explore your community, the June 20, 2018 Sustainability in Progress program celebrated the unique power of the bicycle and the many reasons we ride. In this episode of Peak Environment,…
Town Square: Bike Month is Here
June is a great month to get on your bike in Colorado Springs. This episode has the details on the many fun bicycling events in Colorado Springs during Colorado Bike Month in June, 2018. City Councilor and bicycling advocate Jill Gaebler guest hosts with Dave Gardner. They’re joined by Allen Beauchamp of Bike Colorado Springs…
Town Square: Loving Garden of the Gods to Death
Automobiles banned from Garden of the Gods? Just for a few hours on Earth Day, but this is just one of the options discussed in this episode about loving Garden of the Gods to death. Jan Martin and Jill Gaebler get together with Dave Gardner to discuss plans for dealing with the 6 million visitors…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Trails End Taproom owner Kevin Weese
Bob talks with Kevin Weese, owner of Trails End Tap Room in Colorado Springs, Colorado. They discuss what makes Trails End different from other tap rooms, and more importantly, how they give back to the many outdoor recreation non-profits in the Pikes Peak region
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates
Bob chats with Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates President Cory Sutela about what’s in store for them in 2018, including many trail projects and cycling advocacy.
Town Square: Bicycling in Colorado Springs – Feb 22 2017
Do motorists own the roads in Colorado Springs? How can bicycles and cars get along? How having more bicycles on the roads saves motorists money. Lane changes in the Old North End, and the coming bike share program, PikeRide. These are among the topics as City Councilor Jill Gaebler guest-hosts with Dave Gardner on the…
CityTalk – October 21 2016
Advice for those considering a city council run. City council is a full-time job. Controversial bike lane demonstration project on Research Parkway. Who Jill and Jan like in the district 3 race for county commissioner. School District 11 ballot issues. Colorado Teacher of the Year.