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! On this episode of Pedal the Springs, host Torie Giffin welcomes two inspiring military leaders and fellow cyclists: Lt. Col. Gail Smicklas and Retired Brigadier General Robert “Surf” Beletic.

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! On this episode of Pedal the Springs, host Torie Giffin sits down with track cyclists Chris Murphy and Andrea Villaroman Murphy to talk about one of Colorado Springs’ coolest cycling assets. We talk about what it’s like to ride the 32-degree ba

Pedal the Springs Podcast Host Torie Giffin talks with 5 local Colorado Springs Cycling Clubs to help you find the right group for you!

What does it take to create, protect and maintain the trails we love? In this episode of Pedal the Springs, we sit down with Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates (MedWheel) to 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.

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! In this episode of Pedal The Springs, Torie sits down with her longtime friend Beth Roalstad, CEO of Homeward Pikes Peak, to talk about two of her greatest passions: cycling and building stronger communities. They discuss how Beth discovered cycling, what she’s learned from more than 20 years of cycling and bu