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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 Resort Guests: 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 Champion MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Colorado Springs Velodrome COS Racing Kids on Bikes USA Cycling U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center PEDAL THE SPRINGS Hosted 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

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 Episode We 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 Resort Co-Host for this episode: Terry Lyons, SOCO Velo bike club & Pedal the Springs podcast super fan Guests: Del Hokanson, Founder & Leader of Manitou Spokes Michael Rosell, Leader of the Buffalo Lodge Bike Tribe Morgan Chapman, President of SOCO Velo Rich Heitman, President of Colorado Springs Cycling Terry Lott, Sponsorship Coordinator & Member COS Racing Learn More: Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Buffalo Lodge Bike Tribe Facebook Meetup Colorado Springs Cycling Colorado Springs Mountain Biking — Facebook Group COS Racing EON Studios — Colorado Springs Front Rangers Junior Cycling Highlanders High School Composite Mountain Bike Team Kids on Bikes Manitou Spokes - Email: [email protected] Oakley Pactimo RAGBRAI Ride of Silence — Colorado Springs SOCO Velo — Southern Colorado Velo The Wednesday Ride — Lincoln Center Westside Bicycle Service Women’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

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 Resort Guests: Cory Sutella, Executive Director Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates Lezlie McKenna, Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates Board Treasurer Shayne McCormick, Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates Board LINKS & THINGS MENTIONED Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates / MedWheel Hivepass App — MedWheel membership, events & volunteer opportunities Search Hivepass in the Apple App Store or Google Play Bicycle Colorado Bike Clinic Too Bike Colorado Springs Colorado Mountain Bike Coalition (COMTB) Colorado Parks & Wildlife Colorado’s Ride — Bill Plock COTREX - Colorado Trail Explorer by Colorado Parks & Wildlife Give Pikes Peak Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) Ostroy Pedestrian & Cycle Manitou Springs (PaCMan) Pikes Peak Outdoors Pikeview Quarry Bike Park Routes Outfitter Trailforks Trails & 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.

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 Resort Guest: Michael Watry, longtime friend and Wandrer Watch this episode on YouTube Learn More: Bear Creek Canyon https Black Rose Acoustic Society⁠ Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Cheyenne Mountain State Park Colorado’s Ride Criterium Bicycles⁠ Lorraine Watry Studio⁠ Make-A-Wish Colorado⁠ OpenStreetMap Red Rock Canyon Open Space Ride with GPS⁠ SOCO Velo Squad Rats Strava Triple Bypass Wandrer 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

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 Resort Guests: Daniel Byrd, Executive Director of Kids on Bikes Aspen Saren, Development Director Learn More: Summer Bike Camps - sign up early in January! Earn a Bike Program - After School Curriculum Program Pedal Station Community Bike Center Chasing & Cycling Santa Toy Drive Community Events: Popcycle Ride - family friendly ride Upcoming Fundraisers: Kids on Bikes Luncheon 12 Hour Trainer Challenge Fundraiser - Dec 5 - 7 am to 7 pm - peer to peer fundraiser Links: Kids on Bikes Pedal Station Mountain Equipment Recyclers Buffalo 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

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 Resort Guest: 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 Springs Organizations & Resources Mentioned Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Homeward Pikes Peak Homeward Pikes Peak Street Outreach COS Outreach (Give Help / Get Help reporting tool) The Place (Youth Services) HelpCOS Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Colorado Springs Police Department Homeless Outreach Team Colorado Springs Fire Department The Salvation Army Family Shelter Springs Rescue Mission 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

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 Resort Guest: Greg Cobble, owner of Manitou E-Bike Co. LEARN MORE: Pikes Peak Cycle to the Summit & Velotric Summit ll E-Bike Giveaway Manitou E-Bike Co. Manitou Springs Rad Power Bike Red Rock Canyon Open Space Garden of the Gods Gold Camp Tunnels Manitou Spokes Rampart Range Road Trails End Taproom Bike Brands Aventon Aima Gazelle MacFox Urtopia Velotric Zeus 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

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 Resort Guests: Dante Liberato, Coach, Trainer - The Den Ren Thorpe, CPT, CNC,CES, Strength & Nutrition Coach - The Den 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 This Episode on Video: https://youtu.be/ey5KbI6SRbE?si=kGPDbXHwwzSTbSw9 Learn 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.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 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.com Don't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app.

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 Resort Guest: Kate Brim, Paralympic hand cyclist for team USA 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 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.com Don't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app.

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/?public& 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, 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 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.com Don't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app.

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 Giffin GUESTS: Michael Pharis, LYMevents Michael Rosell, ride leader Jenny Vostatek, Simply Kids Dental LINKS TO ITEMS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Walk Run Roll for Daniel: https://www.bicycleresort.com/walkrunroll LYMevents: https://lymevents.com/ Simply Kids Dental: https://www.simplykidsdental.com/ Children’s Hospital Colorado: https://www.childrenscolorado.org/ ALSO MENTIONED: Chik-fil-A Cerberus Brewing Company RAGBRAI Make-A-Wish Foundation Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders The Bussey Law Firm Fellowship of the Rockies Home Sweet Homes Realty Byers Family Chiropractic NFM Lending 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.com Don'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 Resort Guests: Jeff Donaldson, Executive Director Project Bike Tech Tarin Kemp, Development Director Project Bike Tech Links 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.com Don'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 moderator Guests: Torie Giffin, Owner Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Sara Branham, General Manager Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Scott Ayen, Property Manager Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Michael Watry, Local Musician & Instructor with Black Rose Acoustic Society Michael Rosell, (aka: Jersey Mike) Buffalo Lodge Bike Tribe leader Dr. Nicole Odell, Local Cycling Leader, Advocacy Committee Chair for Bike Colorado Springs Dave Bryan & Cecilia, Local cyclist, Lodge regulars & Buffalo Lodge Bike Tribe member Graham Thompson, owner and mechanic, Westside Bicycle Service at the Lodge LINKS: 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/NCC Palmer 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/redrockcanyon Ring 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-park Westside Bicycle Service: https://sites.google.com/view/westsidebikeservice/home 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.com Don'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 Resort Guests: Conner Borkowski, Program and Special Projects Coordinator PPORA Nic Ponsor, Bike industry veteran & Advisory Council for PPORA LINKS: 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 Mountain Colorado Parks and Wildlife Becky Leinweber Fruita Moab Garden of the Gods Pikes Peak Center U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Colorado Springs Airport Cripple Creek Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates Nick Ragain Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Colorado Springs Mountain Bike Association (COSMBA) Mile High Youth Corps 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.com Don't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app.