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Manitou E-Bike Co. How E-Bikes are Opening the Outdoors to Everyone Join me for a conversation with Greg Coble, owner of Manitou E-Bikes, about helping people get back on bikes through the power of e-bikes. We 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. You’ll 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 Resort Guest: Greg Cobble, owner of Manitou E-Bike Co. Learn More: Pikes Peak Cycle to the Summit & Velotric Summit ll E-Bike Giveaway https://www.coloradospringssports.org/events/cycletothesummit/ Manitou E-Bike Co. https://www.manitouebikeco.com Manitou Springs https://manitousprings.org Rad Power Bike https://www.radpowerbikes.com Red Rock Canyon Open Space https://redrockcanyonopenspace.org/mobile-homepage/ Garden of the Gods https://gardenofgods.com Gold Camp Tunnels https://ridewithgps.com/ambassador_routes/1979-gold-camp-rd-old-stage-rd Manitou Spokes https://studio809podcasts.com/manitou-spokes/ Rampart Range Road https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40389535 Trails End Taproom https://www.trailsendtaproom.com Bike Brands Aventon https://www.aventon. Aima https://www.aimatech.us Gazelle https://www.gazellebikes.com/en-us MacFox https://macfoxbike.com Urtopia https://newurtopia.com/ Velotric: https://www.velotricbike.com Zeus https://zeus.com.my 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 by Studio809 Podcasts from the NextUs 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.

Host: Torie Giffin, Owner Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Guest: Dante Liberato, Coach, Trainer - The Den Ren Thorpe, CPT, CNC,CES, Strength & Nutrition Coach - The Den In this Rider Spotlight episode of Pedal The Springs, we sit down with Dante Liberato and Ren Thorpe of The Den Somatics in Manitou Springs. As strength and nutrition coaches, Dante and Ren help people reconnect with their bodies through intentional movement, strength, mindfulness, and outdoor adventure. 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. As 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: @buffalowarrior Facebook: Dante Liberato Strava: Dante Liberato Learn More: Bicycle Day Albert Hofmann https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_Day_(psychedelic_holiday) Couchmilk https://couchmilk.com/ 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.html Twisted 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 by Studio809 Podcasts from the NextUs 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.

Host: Torie Giffin, Owner Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Guest: Kate Brim, Paralympic hand cyclist for team USA 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. In 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: @QuadKate Facebook: Kate Brim Strava: Kate Brim Learn More: U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center: https://www.usopc.org/training-centers/colorado-springs USA Cycling Para-cycling: https://usacycling.org Follow 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 by Studio809 Podcasts from the NextUs 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.

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 Resort Guests: Outback Jake, Adventures Out West Ride Guide The Flying Scotsman, Adventures Out West Ride Guide Mentions 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-road Manitou Springs https://manitousprings.org/ Pikes Peak America’s Mountain https://coloradosprings.gov/plan-your-visit-pikes-peak-americas-mountain 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/ Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at https://studio809podcasts.com Don'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, in this episode of Pedal The Springs 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 Resort Guests: Jayson Middlemiss, Race organizer of Wednesday Worlds and Rampart Rager Daniel Matheny, Coach with Matheny Endurance and local Race and Course Director Mica Rice, Executive Director of the Pikes Peak APEX Mentions and Links to show topics: Andy Bohlmann, Katie Compton, Russell Finsterwald, Griffin Hoppin, Deanna Mayles, LeRoy Popowski, Alex Snyder, Dave Towle The 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-Series Matheny 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/rockshox Rocky Mountain Field Institute https://www.rmfi.org/ Scheels Colorado Springs https://www.scheels.com/store/colorado-springs/022/?srsltid=AfmBOorgU4IWLo4TC8uKttvMB3HhyK0_cBKXH2SODw6QKpF7f9sxBf63 SOCO 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/ Pedal the Springs is produced by Studio809 Podcasts from the NextUs 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.

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