Mid-Atlantic Gravel, Travel & Dirt

This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, adventure biking, bikepacking, and general all-around bike fun This week we are once again all in remote locations recording via Skype - Wes in Michigan, Joey in the Solomons Beat Lab and I’m in my in-home podcast warehouse studio. We are being socially responsible and minimizing contact. Instagram follow recommendation of the week: https://www.i...

This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bike events, bikepacking, and adventure bikes of all flavors This week we are all in remote locations recording via Skype - Wes in Michigan, Joey in the Solomons Beat Lab and Brian in his in-home studio - aka bedroom. We are being socially responsible and minimizing contact. Tonight we are going to talk Corona Virus and how it is impacting the gravel co...

Joining us this episode is Phil Thomas from Haymarket Bicycles and the Shimano Gravel Alliance. We discover a little bit about the shop, talk specifically about GRX, cover the Frostbike Race Series and local gravel riding in and around Haymarket, VA. Haymarket Bicycle Shop http://haymarketbicycles.com Shimano Gravel Alliance - Phil Thomas BIO https://bike.shimano.com/en-US/information/-shimanograv...

This is a podcast where we talk about playing bikes and bash on Michigan for an episode. Today is Wes’ last show in person....for at least a while.

Joining us for this episode is Matt Hawkins - the event director of The Croatan Buck Fifty - he’s delivers everyone an update on course conditions and things you need to know before race day. Croatan Buck Fifty https://croatanbuckfifty.com/ Ridge Supply https://ridgesupply.com/ Brian's Croatan Google spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LmjUmhYOC4UmYhYFeWocFVp_iu_5or9l8LazSPXrewE/ed...

In this episode Kelly Paduch joins us to talk about her event - the Rocktown Rambler coming up May 3, 2020. Plus Brian gives us a recap of his recon ride in Croatan National Forest leading up to the Buck Fifty. Croatan Buck Fifty: https://croatanbuckfifty.com/ Croatan Buck Fifty route: https://www.strava.com/routes/10805822 Rocktown Bicycles: https://www.rocktownbicycles.com/ Rocktown Rambler: htt...

Joining us for episode 058 is Travel Olson. Travis is the race director for the Gravel Race Up Spruce Knob or GRUSK. This multi-faceted gravel weekend/festival/race/bikepacking event is held this year on July 9 through July 12. Offering race distances of 27, 52, 82, 140 miles plus a 230-mile bikepacking race along with music, beer, food, and camping GRUSK promises to be a "don't miss" Mid-Atlantic...

On this episode, we are joined by Alex and Chris Howell the Race Directors of the Dirty Kitten Gravel Race. Alex has been the team manager at Vanderkitten/Entourage Racing. The DKGR is 100% unpaved with the majority of the terrain being secluded gravel farm roads, as well as some dirt/grass double-track sections. The roads vary from smooth, groomed sections to rough, choppy, bumpy areas with the p...

This is a podcast where we talk about gravel cycling both racing and just riding as well as bikepacking and adventuring the world by bike. Joining us this episode is Hunter Allen. Hunter is the co-author of “Training and Racing with a Power Meter” and “Cutting-Edge Cycling”, co-developer of TrainingPeaks' software, and founder of Peaks Coaching Group to talk about how power translates to gravel. H...

Let's talk GRAVEL! Bikes that is... Jess joins us again this week while Wes is away in Michigan. Her and Joey recap their weekend trip to the Holly Shelter Game Land in North Carolina and some sweet gravel riding. We've got a big update and announcement from Tanya at Rothrock GRIT (you are registered, right?). Alex from Dirty Kitten drops in via voicemail and throws some love to Jess and some shad...

A podcast about gravel bikes, gravel cycling, bikepacking, bike camping, and lots of other things cycling-related. We are bringing you a rambler this week full of gravel bike goodness and Wes drops a Michigan bombshell. Don't forget the jersey store closes tonight at midnight! Rothrock GRIT Gravel Grinder event registration OPENS today at noon (if you are listening on Thursday) JUMP on it! https:/...

This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, gravel cycling, bikepacking, bike camping, and lots of other things cycling-related. Joining us this episode is Tanya Hampton and Mary Ann Hanlon from Happy Valley Women’s Cycling and the event directors for the Rothrock GRIT Gravel Grinder to talk a little bit about the event AND what they are doing to open the gravel world up to more and more w...

This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, gravel cycling, bikepacking, bike camping, and lots of other things cycling-related. Join us with this episode for our ONE-YEAR Anniversary podcast! We are announcing the winner of our Saris MTR 2-Bike Rack giveaway, Dave Pryor joins us to announce the date for unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley, and the winner of the first entry to unPAved...

This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, gravel cycling, bikepacking, bike camping, and lots of other things cycling-related. While Wes is away on holiday vacation, Jess joins us to sit in for an episode bringing a uniquely female perspective to our show. For those not in the know, Joey and Jess are newlyweds. In this episode we welcome a new Patreon patron, drop a teaser for our new je...

This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, gravel cycling, bikepacking, bike camping, and lots of other things cycling-related. In this week's episode we recap our recent GTD/SIC hosted ride on the Northern Central Rail Trail from Baltimore to New Freedom, PA. Thanks everyone that came out for the ride! Plus, Brian shares his top 3 gravel products for 2019 and selects his 2019 Product of...

This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, gravel cycling, bikepacking, bike camping, and lots of other things cycling-related. Joining us a little later is Pat from Lu Lacka Wyco Hundo - a 100ish mile bike ride in the Endless Mountains region of Northeastern Pennsylvania that has grown to be a must-do event for all cyclists in the Eastern United States. Saris MTR 2 https://amzn.to/2quCO4...

This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, gravel cycling, bikepacking, bike camping, and lots of other things cycling-related. In this episode, we are going to spend some time covering all the 2020 Mid-Atlantic gravel events that should be on your radar (and are on our website). 2020 Mid-Atlantic Gravel events http://graveltraveldirt.com/index.php/upcoming-events/ I Just Want To Ride - L...

This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, gravel cycling, bikepacking, bike camping, and lots of other things cycling-related. In this episode, we will recap Brian's bad idea ride in a gator-infested swamp. Yes, di2 GRX can be fully submerged for a while and still perform flawlessly. Don't forget to enter to win a Saris MTR 2-bike rack as we celebrate our 1 year anniversary. Find out mor...

This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, gravel cycling, bikepacking, bike camping, and lots of other things cycling-related. On this episode, I am solo will recap my recent bike tour through the panhandle of Florida along the gulf coast. LINKS Enter to Win! http://graveltraveldirt.com/index.php/2019/11/20/saris-mtr-2-giveaway/ Saris MTR 2-Bike Rack https://amzn.to/2quCO4h http://instag...

Welcome to episode 45 of Mid-Atlantic Gravel, Travel & Dirt This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, gravel cycling, bikepacking, bike camping, and lots of other things cycling-related. Sometimes we are able to convince someone with an actual story to tell to join us. First stop as always any new supporters… Lu Lacka Wyco Hundo!! Coming in at $10 a month supporter! Pat! T-shirt sale tha...

This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, gravel cycling, bikepacking, bike camping, and lots of other things cycling-related. Sometimes we are able to convince someone with an actual story to tell to join us. Joining us a little later is Matt Hawkins from Ridge Supply - producers of the world’s finest socks for cycling, running, hiking, business and casual. He is also the organizer of t...

This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, gravel cycling, bikepacking, bike camping, and lots of other things cycling-related. Occasionally we even have a guest to talk about something special. Joining us on this episode is Cynthia Frazier from Gravista - a new gravel race happening June 2020 in Buena Vista, VA that passes through the George Washington National Forest. We answer some lis...

This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, gravel cycling, bikepacking, bike camping, and lots of other things cycling-related. Occasionally we even have a guest to talk about something special. In this episode, we do some inadvertent trespassing, answer some listener questions, and ramble just a little bit - but it's ok since we ramble on about bikes. Nittany Moutainworks: https://nittan...

This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, gravel cycling, bikepacking, bike camping, bike travel, and lots of other things cycling-related. Occasionally we even have a guest to talk about something special. In this episode, we are dedicating the entire episode to wrapping up our experience at unPaved of the Susquehanna River Valley from this last weekend. Joining us putting in a special...

This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, gravel cycling, bikepacking, bike camping, and lots of other things cycling-related. Occasionally we even have a guest to talk about something special On this episode we are going to be talking about… Brian’s long term (?) of the Redshift stem, the new Roval Wheels and how we’re getting ready for un"D"aved of the Susquehanna River Valley. And of...