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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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- 3 days ago30 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
- 1 weeks ago35 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
- Jun 25, 202632 min
44: Rider Spotlight: Dante & Ren - The Den
As strength and nutrition coaches, Dante and Ren help people reconnect with their bodies through intentional movement, strength, mindfulness, and outdoor adventure. We sit down with Dante Liberato and Ren Thorpe of The Den Somatics in Manitou Springs. From MMA fighters and endurance athletes to people from all walks of life, they take a holistic approach to health and performance that challenges traditional fitness norms.Host: Torie Giffin, Owner Buffalo Lodge Bicycle ResortGuests:Dante Liberato, Coach, Trainer - The DenRen Thorpe, CPT, CNC,CES, Strength & Nutrition Coach - The DenAs fellow bike commuters and cycling enthusiasts, Dante and Ren share their perspectives on movement, community, and training with purpose. We talk about The Den’s growing cycling community, their Monday night rides, Dante’s cycling roots, and his upcoming documentary Dante: 500 Miles on Psychedelics, which follows an extraordinary running journey. Whether you’re a cyclist, athlete, or simply curious about living a healthier, more connected life, this conversation offers plenty of insight and inspiration.Follow Dante:Instagram: @buffalowarriorFacebook: Dante LiberatoStrava: Dante LiberatoThis Episode on Video: https://youtu.be/ey5KbI6SRbE?si=kGPDbXHwwzSTbSw9Learn More:Bicycle Day Albert Hofmann: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_Day_(psychedelic_holiday)Couchmilk: https://couchmilk.com/The Film Dante: 500 Miles on Psychedelics https://dante500.com/The Den Somatics: https://www.thedensomatics.com/The Feed: https://thefeed.com/Lifetime Fitness: https://www.lifetime.life/locations/co/colorado-springs.htmlTwisted Spoke: Spoke Break https://www.twistedspokecbd.com/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 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.
- Jun 9, 202637 min
43: Rider Spotlight - Paralympian Kate Brim
What does it take to become a Paralympic gold medalist? For Team USA Paralympic hand cyclist Kate Brim, the answer goes far beyond training and racing.Host: Torie Giffin, Owner Buffalo Lodge Bicycle ResortGuest: Kate Brim, Paralympic hand cyclist for team USAIn this inspiring episode of Pedal The Springs, Kate shares her remarkable journey from a spinal cord injury at age 19 to standing atop the podium at the Paris Paralympics, where she earned gold in the time trial and bronze in the mixed team relay.Kate opens up about the difficult road she faced after Paris, including a kidney infection, ICU hospitalization, months without riding, and the daily realities of living with Type 1 diabetes while relying on TPN nutrition. After more than a year away from international competition, she returned to racing at the Para-cycling World Cup in Chiang Mai, Thailand—the first Para-cycling World Cup ever held in Asia—where she captured victories in all three events she entered.We discuss the physical and mental demands of elite para-sport, traveling internationally with 95 pounds of life-sustaining medical equipment, and the incredible “team behind the team” of coaches, trainers, nutritionists, family, and supporters who make success possible.Kate also shares her favorite rides around Colorado Springs, including Gold Camp Road, Cheyenne Canyon, Fountain, and Garden of the Gods, and discusses road safety for hand cyclists, the high cost of adaptive sports equipment, and the growing visibility of para-cycling in the United States.Before her injury in 2017, Kate was a competitive rower and outdoor enthusiast. Today, she trains full-time as a Paralympic athlete while living and training in Colorado Springs at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center. Through every challenge, she continues to embody the grit, determination, and resilience that have defined her journey.Whether you’re a cyclist, athlete, caregiver, or simply someone facing challenges of your own, Kate’s story is a powerful reminder that setbacks do not define us—how we respond to them does.Follow Kate:Instagram: @QuadKateFacebook: Kate BrimStrava: Kate BrimLearn More:U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center: https://www.usopc.org/training-centers/colorado-springsUSA Cycling Para-cycling: https://usacycling.orgFollow Pedal The Springs for more stories from the people, places, and events that make Colorado Springs one of America’s great cycling communities. Post-Episode Update: When this interview was recorded in April, Kate was just days away from receiving her diabetic alert service dog, Sobako. Since then, Sobako has already proven to be an invaluable companion, alerting Kate to low glucose levels during training and helping her safely manage her Type 1 diabetes while pursuing her athletic goals.Kate has also continued her remarkable comeback, winning gold medals in both the road race and time trial at the Para-cycling World Cup in Italy as she prepares for the World Championships in Huntsville, Alabama this September—the first Para-cycling Road World Championships ever held in the United States.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.
- May 19, 202630 min
42: Biking Adventures Out West
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.
- May 7, 202639 min
41: The Springs Summer Race Scene
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
- Apr 24, 202626 min
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. 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.
- Apr 2, 202634 min
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. 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.
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