472 Matt Meister & Merry Matthews from Peaks2Plains weather discuss El Nino
How wet will our summer and winter be?
42: Biking Adventures Out West
Outback Jake and the Flying Scotsman from Adventures Out West talk biking adventures around the Pikes Peak region and the story behind the longtime local family business.
41: The Springs Summer Race Scene
From gravel grinders and mountain bike showdowns to grassroots community races and world-class competition, we’re talking with the organizers behind the biggest cycling events hitting the Pikes Peak region this season.
40: The Final Walk Run Roll for Daniel
Seven years ago when Daniel Giffin was diagnosed with brain cancer, Michael Pharis organized what became an annual event and turned support for Daniel’s family into positive impact for many, including Children’s Hospital Colorado.
39: Project Bike Tech
We’re talking about the future of cycling, and it’s happening in high school classrooms across the country. A one-of a kind program called Project Bike Tech is giving students the opportunity to take Bike Mechanics as an elective.
38: Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort 10 Year Anniversary Special
Torie Giffin shares her journey to creating Colorado Springs’ top ranked lodging, bar, biking and live music venue. Superfan Terry Lyons flips the roles and interviews the podcast host and owner of Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort.
37: Ring the Peak – the Vision Becoming a Reality
The Ring the Peak Trail is one of Colorado Springs’ boldest outdoor visions and it just got a major boost. Local non-profit the Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance (PPORA) has secured a $2.5 million grant to help move the 63-mile continuous loop around the base of Pikes Peak closer to completion.
38: Jan 28, 2026 – Happy Trails Make for Happy People – Glenn Carlson leads Trails and Open Space Coalition
Executive Director Glenn Carlson shares his vision, what TOSC has been up to since he took the reins, and exciting news about a new web tool that will help us all enjoy our trails, parks and open spaces that much more.
34: Making Bicycling Better – Bike Colorado Springs
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.
33: More Fun than a Car! – PaCMan
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.
12: Feb 25 2025 – Planning to Make the World a Better Place
Maréa Janae is a “sustainable wedding planner” focused on “celebrating love and bringing a community together” in ways that are light on the planet.
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.
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.
5: Walk, Hike, Bike or Putt for MS
Learn about MS (multiple sclerosis), the National MS Society, and some fun ways to support their work.
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.
2021 IndyGive Participant Catamount Institute
How does the Catamount Institute connect kids in the Pikes Peak region with the great outdoors, and how can your contribution help?
Get to know the Bureau of Land Management
How is the Bureau of Land Management different from other federal land agencies?
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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…
Outdoors with Hiking Bob Podcast: Luis Benitez, Director, Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office
Bob visits Luis Benitez, the Director of the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office, where they discuss his history in outdoor recreation, his job promoting Colorado to the outdoor recreation industry, and combining the work of government, non-profit organizations and for-profit companies.