DF Connection

Today we will be talking about cycling infrastructure, community, accountability and involvement. Our special guest is Bend lawyer and cyclist Peter Werner. This is a must listen to for all cyclists, including gravel cyclists, as we sometimes venture out onto the pavement in our rides. ------------------------------- This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishe...

What happens if I encounter wildlife and I feel scared or threatened?  This is a compilation of two interviews, one with Amy Stuart, who worked for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for 30 years, and another conversation with Lauri Turner and Brock McCormick who are both Wildlife Biologists with the Deschutes National Forest. ------------------------------- This podcast is produced b...

We continue our discussion on the impact we as cyclist have on wildlife and our surroundings. Joining us is Lauri Turner and Brock McCormick who are both Wildlife Biologists with the Deschutes National Forest. Podcast art provided by:  Andrew Walch, ODFW. ------------------------------- This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!...

Meet Kerry Werner, a cyclocross pro that is worth keeping an eye out in the CX world. Kerry has competed in multiple World Championships for the US National Team and won his first elite title in 2019 at the Pan Am Champs. Although cyclocross racing is a bike part of Kerry's cycling career, today we get to chat with Kerry both in and out of racing and tips for planning for a big cycling adventure r...

Learn more about Forest Service road decommissioning, how this impacts us as cyclist, and what we can do to help.  Joining us is Brock McCormick who is Biologist with the Deschutes National Forest.   Some additional information about COD Alt Route: The COD alt route overlaps with the Tumalo Winter Range Cooperative Closure Area and is designated as a Deer Habitat Management Area in our F...

There is a rugged, gnarly gravel road, the only road, through the Grapevine Mountains in Death Valley National Park. It is the Titus Canyon Road - a great gravel bike ride, 25 miles with an elevation loss of over 5000 feet. But ... how did that road come to be? In this podcast, we talk with Jeremy Stoltzfus, a Death Valley Park Ranger who is in charge of mining history and artifacts. Jeremy has be...

As a cyclist, I usually think I don’t have much of an impact on my natural surroundings when I ride. I’m on a bike, it’s not motorized, it’s fairly quiet.  Join our conversation as we learn about the impact we have as cyclists on wildlife and how we can mitigate this impact.  Our guest today is Amy Stuart who has worked for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife with 30 years. ______...

We sit down with the founders of Dirty Freehub to hear Linda and Kevin share their story.  Hear how they started as a homespun website and have grown to an organization of 15+ people.  Their mission has expanded from providing great gravel routes to connecting cyclists to where they ride. We also learn what it takes to build great routes, and fund an organization doing all they do. -----...

Learn all about the Wallowa Barn Tour. In this episode, we talk with Jennifer Piper of the Wallowa Chamber of Commerce and Alana Carollo of the Eastern Oregon Visitors Association. Learn how the Barn Tour got started, what you will see. We also talk about two other ways to experience the culture of the area: Farm Trails and a historic collection of farm implements. Links Wallowa Barn Tour Info &am...

What happens when you walk out to your car after shopping and your bike has been stolen?  For many of us, this is our worst nightmare.  Find out what happened to one gravel cyclist in Portland. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cyclin...

We all have heard the term "land trust". But, do you really know what a land trust does? Why land trusts may be the most important element to recreation and wildlife habitat conservation moving forward? In this podcast, we speak with Amanda Martino, the Conservation Director, with the Blue Mountain Land Trust.  We talk about what is a land trust, the operating area of the Blue Mountain Land T...

Joining us is James Good of Good Bike Co.  Find out what makes the Ochocos such a special place and hear about out some of James' favorite routes.  James talks about the Ochocos being good for both one day excursions and multi-day bike packing adventures all leaving.  The Ochocos are magical because of their old growth trees, low traffic, abundance of gravel roads, great single trac...

In this podcast, we talk with Nicholas Kristof, the award-winning columnist from the New York Times, and farm owner in the Willamette Valley. The Willamette Valley is one of the most fertile agricultural areas in America and a highly important economic driver for Oregon. In the valley, it accounts for $2.3 billion dollars while tourism accounts for $966 million dollars. A ratio of 2.4 to 1. With N...

Learn how the Central Oregon Land Watch and Rory Isbell advocate and protect our lands here in Central Oregon. ------------------------------- This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, an...

Learn more about the history of Drake Park!. Joining us today is Kelly Cannon Miller, the Executive Director of the Deschutes Historical Museum and Vanessa Ivey the Manager of the Deschutes Historical Museum. ------------------------------- This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to con...

We’re going to learn about the oldest existing structure in Deschutes County and how homesteading impacts us today. Joining us once again is Kelly Cannon Miller, the Executive Director of the Deschutes Historical Museum and Vanessa Ivey the Manager of the Deschutes Historical Museum. -------------------------------------------- This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization th...

Learn about the history of the Old Mill, how it influenced the name of our city and what it looked and felt like when the mills were operating. Joining us is Kelly Cannon Miller, the Executive Director of the Deschutes Historical Museum and Vanessa Ivey the Manager of the Deschutes Historical Museum. -------------------------------------------- This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofi...

Find out what goes into gravel route development and what it’s like to do a Dirty Freehub exploratory route. Sometimes all goes well, other times it is an adventure and maybe even epic. Special guests Michelle and Gautum share their stories with us! -------------------------------------------- This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and grea...

Hear the story of what it takes to get started, van selection and other Vanlife adventures and challenges. Michelle and Gautum purchased a used Sprinter van and have been living and riding out of it for the last year. We think they know a bit about the adventure of vanlife living! -------------------------------------------- This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that...

In this podcast, we talk with Mike Hollern, the Chairman of the Board for Brooks Resources, about the early days of roundabouts in the city of Bend. Learn about the first roundabout, some of the challenges in building the first, and some of the unique benefits. -------------------------------------------- This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curat...

Did you know that Ben's Trail wasn't built initially for mountain biking but as a training trail for nordic skiing? Hear from Ben Husaby, the creator of Ben's Trail.  -------------------------------------------- This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to...

Voodoo is a short trail segment that runs roughly along a contour line in Phil's trail system in Bend, Oregon. Do you know why that is? Hear from Ben Husaby, one of the creators of the Voodoo Trail. -------------------------------------------- This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to...

Here is more about the original design of Ben's trail from author, Ben Husaby. -------------------------------------------- This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the ho...

In this episode, we speak with the founder of Abbey Tools. Learn about how they got started, what it takes to make a great tool, and how they came up with the name. -------------------------------------------- This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where t...

Here is the little known story of what Storm King might have been called. -------------------------------------------- This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope th...