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Epic rides, unforgettable stories, and a look inside one of Colorado Springs’ most iconic outdoor adventure companies.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. Founded in 1973 by native Coloradans Bruce and Patty Wellens and now run by their son Greg Wellens since 2003, Adventures Out West has become a Colorado Springs adventure staple.From guided bike rides and jeep tours to Segways, zip lines, and hot air balloon rides, this episode explores the many ways Adventures Out West helps visitors and locals experience the beauty and excitement of the region. If you love outdoor adventure and discovering what makes Colorado Springs special, this episode is for you.Host: Torie Giffin, Owner Buffalo Lodge Bicycle ResortGuests:Outback Jake, Adventures Out West Ride GuideThe Flying Scotsman, Adventures Out West Ride GuideMentions and Links to show topics: Adventures Out West https://advoutwest.com/Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort https://www.bicycleresort.com/Garden of the Gods https://gardenofgods.com/Gold Camp Road https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/gold-camp-roadManitou Springs https://manitousprings.org/Pikes Peak America’s Mountain https://coloradosprings.gov/plan-your-visit-pikes-peak-americas-mountainPedal 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 https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information.Episodes are recorded in the Studio 809 Podcasts community podcast studio at The Next Us. https://thenextus.spaces.nexudus.com/?public&Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at https://studio809podcasts.comDon't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app.
Colorado Springs is becoming one of the premier cycling destinations in the country—and this summer, the race calendar proves it.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.Host: Torie Giffin, Owner Buffalo Lodge Bicycle ResortGuests:Jayson Middlemiss, Race organizer of Wednesday Worlds and Rampart RagerDaniel Matheny, Coach with Matheny Endurance and local Race and Course Director Mica Rice, Executive Director of the Pikes Peak APEXMentions and Links to show topics: Andy Bohlmann, Katie Compton, Russell Finsterwald, Griffin Hoppin, Deanna Mayles, LeRoy Popowski, Alex Snyder, Dave TowleThe Bear: https://rattlerracing.com/event/the-bear/Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort: https://www.bicycleresort.com/Colorado State HS Cycling League: https://coloradomtb.org/COS Racing: https://cosracing.wildapricot.org/Criterium Bike Shop: https://www.criterium.com/EF Pro Cycling: https://www.efprocycling.com/partners/cannondale/El Pomar Foundation: https://www.elpomar.org/Fandango: https://rattlerracing.com/event/fangdango/Flow Formulas: https://flowformulas.com/Grassroots Gravel: https://www.grassrootsgravel.com/Highlands Ranch Mountain Bike Series: https://hrcaonline.org/Activities/Race-Series/Mountain-Bike-SeriesMatheny Endurance Coaching: http://mathenyendurance.com/Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates: https://medwheel.org/Penrose House: https://www.elpomar.org/penrose-house/Pikes Peak Apex: http://pikespeakapex.com/Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance: https://ppora.org/Rampart Rager: http://rampartragergravel.com/Rockshox: https://www.sram.com/en/rockshoxRocky Mountain Field Institute: https://www.rmfi.org/Scheels Colorado Springs: https://www.scheels.com/store/colorado-springs/022/?srsltid=AfmBOorgU4IWLo4TC8uKttvMB3HhyK0_cBKXH2SODw6QKpF7f9sxBf63SOCO Velo: https://socovelo.com/The Sports Corp: https://www.coloradospringssports.org/Toyota of Colorado Springs: https://www.toyotaofcoloradosprings.com/Trails and Open Spaces Coalition: https://trailsandopenspaces.org/Unbound Gravel: https://www.unboundgravel.com/Wednesday Worlds: https://www.getoffmywheel.com/wednesday-worlds-mtb-series/</p
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. Daniel’s heroic struggle against the disease ended in 2025. As the final Walk Run Roll for Daniel approaches, on May 2, 2026, Torie invites Pharis, along with ride leader/route organizer Michael Rosell, and longtime sponsor Jenny Vostatek, to share the story.HOST: Torie GiffinGUESTS:Michael Pharis, LYMeventsMichael Rosell, ride leaderJenny Vostatek, Simply Kids Dental LINKS TO ITEMS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Walk Run Roll for Daniel: https://www.bicycleresort.com/walkrunrollLYMevents: https://lymevents.com/Simply Kids Dental: https://www.simplykidsdental.com/Children’s Hospital Colorado: https://www.childrenscolorado.org/ ALSO MENTIONED:Chik-fil-ACerberus Brewing CompanyRAGBRAIMake-A-Wish FoundationCenter for Cancer and Blood DisordersThe Bussey Law FirmFellowship of the RockiesHome Sweet Homes RealtyByers Family ChiropracticNFM LendingPedal 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 https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information.Episodes are recorded in the Studio 809 Podcasts community podcast studio at The Next Us. https://thenextus.spaces.nexudus.com/?public&Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at https://studio809podcasts.comDon't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app.
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. Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort is proud to support this locally based non-profit this year and help inspire new generations to be passionate about bikes.Host: Torie Giffin, Owner Buffalo Lodge Bicycle ResortGuests:Jeff Donaldson, Executive Director Project Bike TechTarin Kemp, Development Director Project Bike TechLinks to show topics:Project Bike Tech: https://www.projectbiketech.org/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 https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information.Episodes are recorded in the Studio 809 Podcasts community podcast studio at The Next Us. https://thenextus.spaces.nexudus.com/?public&Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at https://studio809podcasts.comDon't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app.
Torie Giffin shares her journey to creating Colorado Springs’ top ranked lodging, bar, biking and live music venue. Guest host, moderator and superfan of the Pedal the Springs podcast, Terry Lyons, flips the roles and interviews the podcast host and owner of Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort.Recorded in front of a live audience, this episode features interviews with key staff members, community members and members of the Buffalo Lodge Bike Tribe (fresh off the first Monday night ride of the season through the Garden of the Gods) all sharing their experiences about what makes the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort so unique and special.Host: Terry Lyons, guest host and moderatorGuests:Torie Giffin, Owner Buffalo Lodge Bicycle ResortSara Branham, General Manager Buffalo Lodge Bicycle ResortScott Ayen, Property Manager Buffalo Lodge Bicycle ResortMichael Watry, Local Musician & Instructor with Black Rose Acoustic SocietyMichael Rosell, (aka: Jersey Mike) Buffalo Lodge Bike Tribe leaderDr. Nicole Odell, Local Cycling Leader, Advocacy Committee Chair for Bike Colorado SpringsDave Bryan & Cecilia, Local cyclist, Lodge regulars & Buffalo Lodge Bike Tribe memberGraham Thompson, owner and mechanic, Westside Bicycle Service at the LodgeLINKS:Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort: https://www.bicycleresort.com/Black Rose Acoustic Society: https://www.blackroseacoustic.org/Manitou Music Foundation: https://www.manitoumusicfoundation.org/North Cheyenne Canyon: https://coloradosprings.gov/NCCPalmer Park: https://www.visitcos.com/things-to-do/outdoors/biking/top-11-bike-routes-in-colorado-springs/Pike View Quarry Mountain Bike Park Project: https://pikeview.org/bike-park/Red Rock Canyon Open Space: https://coloradosprings.gov/redrockcanyonRing the Peak: https://ringthepeaktrail.org/Ring the Peak episode of Pedal the Springs: https://studio809podcasts.com/ring-the-peak/Ute Valley Park: https://coloradosprings.gov/parks/page/ute-valley-parkWestside Bicycle Service: https://sites.google.com/view/westsidebikeservice/homePedal 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 https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information.Episodes are recorded in the Studio 809 Podcasts community podcast studio at The Next Us. https://thenextus.spaces.nexudus.com/?public&Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at https://studio809podcasts.comDon't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app.
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. We explore how this funding will help shape the future of Colorado Springs, and how it will enhance outdoor access and tourism across the Pikes Peak Region.Host: Torie Giffin, Owner Buffalo Lodge Bicycle ResortGuests:Conner Borkowski, Program and Special Projects Coordinator PPORANic Ponsor, Bike industry veteran & Advisory Council for PPORALINKS:Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Grant: https://goco.org/Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates: https://medwheel.org/Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance: https://ppora.org/Pike View Quarry Mountain Bike Park Project: https://pikeview.org/bike-park/Ring the Peak: https://ringthepeaktrail.org/Rocky Mountain Field Institute: https://www.rmfi.org/Trails and Open Space Coalition: https://trailsandopenspaces.org/MENTIONED:Pikes Peak America’s MountainColorado Parks and WildlifeBecky LeinweberFruitaMoabGarden of the GodsPikes Peak CenterU.S. Olympic & Paralympic MuseumColorado Springs AirportCripple CreekMedicine Wheel Trail AdvocatesNick RagainColorado Springs Switchbacks FCColorado Springs Mountain Bike Association (COSMBA)Mile High Youth CorpsPedal 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 https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information.Episodes are recorded in the Studio 809 Podcasts community podcast studio at The Next Us. https://thenextus.spaces.nexudus.com/?public&Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at https://studio809podcasts.comDon't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app.
Not many places offer the convenience of rolling right out of your bed to the bike shop, but whether you're staying at the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, are a local to the area or just riding by or out of the lodge with our Bike Tribe, the Westside Bicycle Service is not just convenient, it’s top notch.Find out more about Graham, the former Barnette Bicycle Institute instructor with more than 20 years in the industry and now owner of Westside Bicycle Service, and his path to shop ownership and finding work-life balance for his family – and to pursue his own cycling passion. Be sure to hang on until the end to find out the most important thing you need to know about your bike!Also join Graham for a Monthly Bike Maintenance Lunch & Learns coming up following the weekly Saturday 10am Bike Tribe Rides at 12:30 in the Lodge on the following dates in 2025-2026:11/15 - Maintenance Basics12/20 - Derailleurs and Shift Systems1/17 - Brakes2/21 - Bearings (Hubs, Headsets, Bottom Brackets)3/21 - Wheels4/18 - SuspensionThese will be approximately hour-long presentation and demos (little to no hands on). Host: Torie Giffin, owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle ResortGuests: Graham Thompson, owner and mechanic Westside Bicycle Service Links to show topics:Westside Bicycle Service:https://sites.google.com/view/westsidebikeservicehttps://www.instagram.com/westsidebikeservicehttps://www.facebook.com/p/Westside-Bicycle-Service-61558619482773/Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort: http://bicycleresort.comBuffalo Lodge Bike Tribe:https://www.facebook.com/groups/129303757785031/https://www.meetup.com/buffalo-lodge-bike-tribe/ City of Colorado Springs Bike Maps: https://coloradosprings.gov/bikemapPedal 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 https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information.Episodes are recorded in the Studio 809 Podcasts community podcast studio at The Next Us. https://thenextus.spaces.nexudus.com/?public&Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at https://studio809podcasts.comDon't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app.
Bicycle racing isn’t just an elite or extreme sport, and this local club is making it fun and accessible. Nao Nozawa and Terry Lott fill us in. Terry Lyons fills in as host for Tori Giffin. The conversation covers everything from a brief history of COS Racing, advice for beginning racers, and a rundown of 2025 sponsors, to COS Racing's goals for future community involvement and talent development.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: COS Racing: https://cosracing.wildapricot.org/homeBuffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort: https://www.bicycleresort.com2025 COS Racing Sponsors:https://positiveoutcomesllc.com/https://fossilcraftbeer.com/https://www.pactimo.com/https://fitnesssystems.biz/https://www.pikespeakathletics.com/https://rectorlawfirm.com/beau-worthington/https://agents.allstate.com/jeremy-dixon-colorado-springs-co.htmlhttps://homesmart.com/real-estate-agent/colorado/coloradosprings/41914-leeann-perea/Welcomehttps://www.bicycleresort.com/https://www.trailsendtaproom.com/https://www.oakley.com/https://flowformulas.com/https://cognitiveprotocol.com/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 https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information.Episodes are recorded in the Studio 809 Podcasts community podcast studio at The Next Us. https://thenextus.spaces.nexudus.com/?public&Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at https://studio809podcasts.comDon't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app.
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