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by Torie Giffin
Roll on into Pedal the Springs podcast where we banter about all things biking in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region. Ride along with host Torie Giffin, self-appointed ambassador for cycling in the Springs and owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, and friends including local cycling enthusiasts, trail and industry experts, and athletes.
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- 2 weeks ago32 min
52: Air Force Cycling - RAGBRAI, M2M & Riding with Purpose
What do the Air Force Academy, RAGBRAI, and a 350-mile ride honoring wounded service members have in common? A passion for cycling, service, and community! Host Torie Giffin welcomes two inspiring military leaders and fellow cyclists: Lt. Col. Gail Smicklas and Retired Brigadier General Robert “Surf” Beletic.They explore cycling at the Air Force Academy, the Air Force and Space Force Cycling Teams’ incredible support of riders at RAGBRAI, and how cycling builds camaraderie, leadership, resilience, and lifelong friendships.Having shared miles with both guests at RAGBRAI, Torie brings her own experiences to this conversation about serving others, supporting fellow riders, and finding community on two wheels.View the video version of this episode here on YouTubeHost: Torie Giffin – Owner of Buffalo Lodge Bicycle ResortGuests:Lt. Col. Gail Smicklas – Leadership professor at the U.S. Air Force Academy and Academy Cycling Club Coach.Retired Brigadier General Robert “Surf” Beletic – Former fighter pilot and founder of the annual Memorial to Memorial (M2M) Ride, a four-day, 350-mile cycling journey from the Wright Brothers National Memorial in North Carolina to the Air Force Memorial near Washington, D.C., honoring wounded service members.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Buffalo Lodge Bicycle ResortAir Force AcademyAir Force Academy Cycling TeamM2M RideRAGBRAIFollow Pedal The Springs for more stories from the people, places, and events that make Colorado Springs one of America’s great cycling communities.Pedal the Springs is 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.Episodes are produced by Studio 809 Podcasts, and recorded in the community podcast studio at The Next Us.Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at studio809podcasts.com
- Oct 9, 202628 min
51: Colorado Springs Velodrome - Not Just for Olympians
Ever driven past that big white dome in Memorial Park and wondered what happens inside? It’s home to Olympians, Paralympians, national and world champions — but you can ride there too! Track cyclists Chris Murphy and Andrea Villaroman Murphy talk about one of Colorado Springs’ coolest cycling assets. They share what it’s like to ride the 32-degree bank, Learn the Velo classes, race with no brakes or gears, youth programs with Kids on Bikes, para-cycling and why anybody — and any body — can give track cycling a try.You can also come out and watch the racing! The athletes say one of the best ways to support our local velodrome is simply to show up, watch and cheer. And stick around until the end of this episode to hear how Chris and Andrea found love at the track and got married!View the video of this episode here on YouTube.Host: Torie Giffin, Owner of Buffalo Lodge Bicycle ResortGuests: Chris Murphy, Paralympic track cyclist, world champion, world-record holder and coach at the Velodrome.Andrea Villaroman Murphy, COS Racing track cyclist, current Masters National ChampionMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEBuffalo Lodge Bicycle ResortColorado Springs VelodromeCOS RacingKids on BikesUSA CyclingU.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training CenterPEDAL THE SPRINGSHosted by Torie Giffin, owner of Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, Pedal the Springs shares the people, places, organizations and stories that make Colorado Springs an incredible place to ride.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who loves cycling, community, and making Colorado Springs an even better place to live and ride.Episodes are produced by Studio 809 Podcasts, and recorded in the community podcast studio at The Next Us.Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at studio809podcasts.com#PedalTheSprings #CyclingCommunity #ColoradoSprings #bicycleresort #BikeLife #BuffaloLodge #RideTogether #Velodrome
- Sep 23, 202652 min
50: Local Cycling Clubs & How to Find Your Tribe - LIVE Audience
We’re celebrating the 50th episode of Pedal the Springs with a LIVE audience and one of the things we love most about cycling — COMMUNITY!Video of this EpisodeWe kicked things off with a multi-club ride from Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, then brought five local bike club leaders together to talk about how to find the group that’s right for you.Whether you’re looking for road, mountain or gravel rides, new friends, local trail knowledge, gear tips or riders who will inspire you to level up, there’s a bike community waiting for you in Colorado Springs. And e-bike riders — don’t miss the end! We ask our clubs whether their rides are e-bike friendly.Host: Torie Giffin, Owner of Buffalo Lodge Bicycle ResortCo-Host for this episode: Terry Lyons, SOCO Velo bike club & Pedal the Springs podcast super fanGuests: Del Hokanson, Founder & Leader of Manitou SpokesMichael Rosell, Leader of the Buffalo Lodge Bike TribeMorgan Chapman, President of SOCO Velo Rich Heitman, President of Colorado Springs CyclingTerry Lott, Sponsorship Coordinator & Member COS Racing Learn More:Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Buffalo Lodge Bike Tribe FacebookMeetup Colorado Springs CyclingColorado Springs Mountain Biking — Facebook GroupCOS RacingEON Studios — Colorado SpringsFront Rangers Junior CyclingHighlanders High School Composite Mountain Bike TeamKids on BikesManitou Spokes - Email: peteanddel@gmail.comOakleyPactimoRAGBRAIRide of Silence — Colorado SpringsSOCO Velo — Southern Colorado VeloThe Wednesday Ride — Lincoln CenterWestside Bicycle ServiceWomen’s Mountain Biking Association of Colorado Springs (WMBA) Pedal the Springs — connecting you to the people, places and stories that make Colorado Springs such an incredible place to ride.Get out there, find your bike tribe and we’ll see you on the trail! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who loves cycling, community, and making Colorado Springs an even better place to live and ride.Pedal the Springs is produced by Studio809 Podcasts from The Next Us in Downtown Colorado Springs 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.#PedalTheSprings #CyclingCommunity #ColoradoSprings #bicycleresort #BikeLife #BuffaloLodge #RideTogether
- Sep 8, 202644 min
49: MedWheel: Trails, Community & What's Next for Pikes Peak Region
What does it take to create, protect and maintain the trails we love? Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates (MedWheel) talk about their history, the story behind their name, and more than three decades of trail building, maintenance, advocacy and stewardship throughout the Pikes Peak Region.From Red Rock Canyon Open Space, Lake Moraine and Pikes Peak to Blodgett Open Space, Forest Lakes and Pikeview Quarry, we hear what it takes to turn trail ideas into reality. We also talk about working with different land users, the future of mountain biking and bicycle tourism in Colorado Springs, and MedWheel’s philosophy: “Trails heal us. We heal the trails.” Want to help? Join, volunteer and “create the world you want to live in.”View the video of this conversation on YouTube.Host: Torie Giffin, Owner of Buffalo Lodge Bicycle ResortGuests:Cory Sutella, Executive Director Medicine Wheel Trail AdvocatesLezlie McKenna, Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates Board TreasurerShayne McCormick, Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates BoardLINKS & THINGS MENTIONEDMedicine Wheel Trail Advocates / MedWheelHivepass App — MedWheel membership, events & volunteer opportunities Search Hivepass in the Apple App Store or Google PlayBicycle ColoradoBike Clinic TooBike Colorado Springs Colorado Mountain Bike Coalition (COMTB)Colorado Parks & Wildlife Colorado’s Ride — Bill PlockCOTREX - Colorado Trail Explorer by Colorado Parks & WildlifeGive Pikes PeakGreat Outdoors Colorado (GOCO)International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) OstroyPedestrian & Cycle Manitou Springs (PaCMan)Pikes Peak OutdoorsPikeview Quarry Bike ParkRoutes OutfitterTrailforksTrails & projects mentioned: Lake Moraine Trail, Pikes Peak Plummet, Spring Creek, Stephanie’s Trail, Upper Codell Trail at Red Rock Canyon Open Space, Fountain Valley School race trail, Forest Lakes–715 Connector, Mt. Herman Trail Network, Blodgett Open Space, the North and South Slopes of Pikes Peak and Pikeview Quarry Bike Park.Pedal the Springs shares the people, places, organizations and stories that make the Pikes Peak Region an incredible place to ride.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who loves cycling, community, and making the Pikes Peak Region an even better place to live and ride.Pedal the Springs is produced by Studio809 Podcasts from The Next Us in Downtown Colorado Springs 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.
- Aug 25, 202637 min
48: The Game that Changes How You Ride with Michael Watry
What if every bike ride became a game—and the goal wasn’t just speed or distance, but exploring somewhere new? Longtime friend and local cyclist Michael Watry introduces us to Wandrer, a worldwide exploration game where every new mile earns a point, and taking the road less traveled can lead to unexpected scenery, hidden neighborhoods, trails and adventures. Michael shares how Wandrer has changed the way he rides at home and while traveling, his adventures with SOCO Velo and the Buffalo Lodge Bike Tribe, and some of the cycling challenges he’s taken on over the years. We also talk about his life beyond the bike as a musician and how he and his wife, watercolor artist Lorraine Watry, are embracing their empty-nester years with new adventures and creative pursuits. And stick around—Michael gives a sample of his music at the end. Host: Torie Giffin, Host of Pedal the Springs Podcast and Owner of Buffalo Lodge Bicycle ResortGuest: Michael Watry, longtime friend and WandrerWatch this episode on YouTube Learn More:Bear Creek Canyon httpsBlack Rose Acoustic SocietyBuffalo Lodge Bicycle ResortCheyenne Mountain State ParkColorado’s RideCriterium BicyclesLorraine Watry StudioMake-A-Wish ColoradoOpenStreetMap Red Rock Canyon Open SpaceRide with GPSSOCO VeloSquad RatsStravaTriple BypassWandrerFollow Pedal The Springs for more stories from the people, places, and events that make Colorado Springs one of America’s great cycling communities.Pedal the Springs is 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.Episodes are produced by Studio 809 Podcasts, and recorded in the community podcast studio at The Next Us.Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at studio809podcasts.com
- Aug 15, 202642 min
47: Empowering Kids through Bikes
Promoting confidence, independence, as well as mental and physical health by teaching kids how to safely ride a bike. Local non-profit Kids on Bikes, introduces kids to cycling through summer camps and earn-a-bike programs in the Pikes Peak region.Daniel and Aspen from Kids on Bikes discuss the positive impact of cycling for children, families, and the Colorado Springs community. They celebrate 10 years of the Pedal Station, and how this program supports local cyclists and the Kids on Bikes mission. If you are a parent, grandparent, or if you simply believe every child deserves to thrive, then this episode is for you!Host: Torie Giffin, Owner of Buffalo Lodge Bicycle ResortGuests:Daniel Byrd, Executive Director of Kids on BikesAspen Saren, Development Director Learn More:Summer Bike Camps - sign up early in January!Earn a Bike Program - After School Curriculum ProgramPedal Station Community Bike CenterChasing & Cycling Santa Toy Drive Community Events:Popcycle Ride - family friendly ride Upcoming Fundraisers:Kids on Bikes Luncheon12 Hour Trainer Challenge Fundraiser - Dec 5 - 7 am to 7 pm - peer to peer fundraiser Links:Kids on BikesPedal StationMountain Equipment RecyclersBuffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Follow Pedal The Springs for more stories from the people, places, and events that make Colorado Springs one of America’s great cycling communities.Pedal the Springs is 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.Episodes are produced by Studio 809 Podcasts, and recorded in the community podcast studio at The Next Us.Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at studio809podcasts.com
- Jul 28, 202630 min
46: Rider Spotlight: Beth Roalstad - Building Community on Two Wheels
Women’s Cycling & Homeward Pikes Peak What do cycling and community change have in common? According to Beth Roalstad, they both bring people together, build trust, and create opportunities to change lives.My longtime friend Beth Roalstad, CEO of Homeward Pikes Peak, talks about two of her greatest passions: cycling and building stronger communities. We discuss how Beth discovered cycling, what she’s learned from more than 20 years of cycling and building community in Colorado Springs, and why she launched the Wednesday Women’s Ride at Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort. She shares why women-only rides create such a special sense of encouragement, friendship, and belonging for riders of all experience levels.As a longtime social worker, Beth also offers a thoughtful perspective on homelessness in Colorado Springs. She explains how seeing the person first—not just the circumstance—can help create real change. We talk about practical, compassionate ways cyclists and trail users can respond when encountering someone experiencing homelessness, and how to connect people with trained outreach professionals instead of simply moving on.Host: Torie Giffin, Owner Buffalo Lodge Bicycle ResortGuest: Beth Roalstad, CEO Homeward Pikes Peak & Leader Wednesday Women’s Ride. In this episode:Beth’s cycling journey and becoming a community bike leaderWhy cycling builds friendships that last a lifetimeThe Buffalo Lodge Wednesday Women’s Ride (6:00 p.m. through September)Creating welcoming spaces for women on bikesSeeing the person first when addressing homelessnessPractical tips for trail users encountering someone in needThe work of Homeward Pikes Peak and its Street Outreach TeamOrganizations working together to support our communityFavorite local rides, including Garden of the Gods and Cherry Creek TrailIdeas for improving cycling infrastructure throughout Colorado SpringsOrganizations & Resources MentionedBuffalo Lodge Bicycle ResortHomeward Pikes PeakHomeward Pikes Peak Street OutreachCOS Outreach (Give Help / Get Help reporting tool)The Place (Youth Services)HelpCOSColorado Springs Parks, Recreation & Cultural ServicesColorado Springs Police Department Homeless Outreach TeamColorado Springs Fire DepartmentThe Salvation Army Family ShelterSprings Rescue MissionFollow Pedal The Springs for more stories from the people, places, and events that make Colorado Springs one of America’s great cycling communities.Pedal the Springs is 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.Episodes are produced by Studio 809 Podcasts, and recorded in the community podcast studio at The Next Us.Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at studio809podcasts.com
- Jul 20, 202635 min
45: Manitou E-Bike Co. How E-Bikes are Opening the Outdoors to Everyone
Greg Cobble, owner of Manitou E-Bikes, talks with host Torie Giffin about helping people get back on bikes through the power of e-bikes. They discuss how to choose the right e-bike, battery care, e-bike classes, where you can ride, beginner lessons, test rides, rentals, and available rebates of up to $225.Also hear about Manitou E-Bikes’ support of the Pikes Peak Cycling Hill Climb, including the Velotric Demo Day on August 2 and the Velotric E-Bike Giveaway on August 4.Like, subscribe, and keep pedaling!Host: Torie Giffin, Owner Buffalo Lodge Bicycle ResortGuest: Greg Cobble, owner of Manitou E-Bike Co.LEARN MORE:Pikes Peak Cycle to the Summit & Velotric Summit ll E-Bike GiveawayManitou E-Bike Co.Manitou SpringsRad Power BikeRed Rock Canyon Open SpaceGarden of the GodsGold Camp TunnelsManitou SpokesRampart Range RoadTrails End TaproomBike BrandsAventonAimaGazelleMacFoxUrtopiaVelotricZeusFollow Pedal The Springs for more stories from the people, places, and events that make Colorado Springs one of America’s great cycling communities.Pedal the Springs is 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.Episodes are produced by Studio 809 Podcasts, and recorded in the community podcast studio at The Next Us.Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at studio809podcasts.com
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