Pedal Progressions Podcast: Mountain Biking and Cycling bringing people together

We have some major news so we thought we would take a little bit and look back at our second year as a podcast. We go back through and highlight a couple things about every episode that made each one special in its own way. Later in the episode we break some major news and take a minute to say thank you to everyone who has listened to the show and everyone that has been a guest. We also encourage...

Jill Martindale sits in w/ P3 to explain how an individual rides a bike for 22 days in Alaska, the ins-n-outs of roller derby, and the secrets to a successful dirt nap.  On instagram, search Jill @billfartindale and give her a follow to see her on the next pilgrimage she embarks on.  We also encourage you to check out our sponsor The Building Blocks Foundation who are providing quality speech ther...

Craig Gietzen joins P3 to share stories of riding snowboards for Burton, opening for No Doubt, racing bmx, and much more. On instagram, search Craig @geeze1 and give him a follow! We also encourage you to check out our sponsor The Building Blocks Foundation who are providing quality speech therapy for all people who need it with special scholarships. Check out there goals and vision at ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠http:/...

Allison Werkema and Michael Foster join P3 to discuss their origins, unlocking new tricks, excessive mooning, ghost riding, and taxidermy. On instagram, search Michael @michaelfoster992 and Allison @allisonwerkema to follow their progression and journey out of adolescence. We also encourage you to check out our sponsor The Building Blocks Foundation who are providing quality speech therapy for all...

Today we are joined by both Matt and Jenny Acker. Matt and Jenny make a unique duo combining all that is adventure seeking, ENDURANCE, and flair. From 500+ mile rides to perhaps thousands of miles of Strava art, this couple rides bikes like no other.  You can find Matt on instagram @attackeracker and Jenny @buttcrackjenny and follow their next big bike adventure.  We also encourage you to check ou...

Today we are joined by Justin Simpson. Justin is pretty new to the west michigan area and has jumped into the local mountain biking scene with two feet. Shortly after he moved here he became a trail coordinator at richmond park with former guest Pat Ellis and then Joined the board of the local trails group the WMMBA. We spent this episode getting to know Justin and talking about the future of the...

Injuries, wounds and broken wheels won't stop this Amateur Human from mounting a bike.. except for maybe a shattered saddle. Follow @jstanton1087 and his team @amateur_human_racing on instagram to see how a Grand Rapids local went from a CannonsBurger to a WindRocker. Check out our sponsor The Building Blocks Foundation who are providing quality speech therapy for all people who need it with speci...

Today we are joined by two new guests, Zack Balwinski and Bob Hammond. These guys are two of the pillars of our riding community in West Michigan that makes it one of the best around. We don't talk a ton about actual bikes but more about all the fun of bike trips and the friends you make on them. We didn't even scratch the surface of some of the crazy stories but we think you will enjoy and laugh...

Today we are joined by a new guest, Pat Ellis, and the return of our most popular guest Craig Frazee. Pat is a long time pillar of the Michigan street Bmx’s scene who has expanded his riding into the mountain biking world. He has brought his unique jib style to the big bike. He is also one of the hosts of the new look Local Roots podcast.  We are also happy to have Craig back with us for some more...

Today we talked to Mark Deering, Mark is a local real estate agent that dreams big and when he gets an idea in his head he makes it happen. We talk to him about how he got into riding, how he turned his new hobby into a semi large race team and his early vision to try and build a camp ground that is centered around bikes at one of our newest local trails. Him and his wife along with some of his te...

Today we talked to our new friends Maggie Attoe and Steve Spenner. Both Maggie and Steve are from Wisconsin and followed their hearts down to Northwest Arkansas. We met Maggie through our sponsor the Matthew Mark Foundation where she teaches clinics and provides endless stoke with their leader (and stoke master himself), Joe. She is a big part of the awesome women's scene down in AR and we tho...

Today we talked to Andy Flietstra, He is one of our oldest mountain biking friends, and a big part of how we all know each other. Andy, who also goes by Dozer, Bro-Dozer, and Brodo Baggins tells us how he left his old factory job and eventually got to his dream job and life. Dozer works for Rock Solid down in Bentonville as a metal fabricator and lives in Bella Vista with his amazing wife and daug...

Today we talked to Rob Martin. He might be the most interesting man in the world.. or mountain biking world.. or at least the west michigan mountain biking world. Rob is a personal trainer, an actor, a coach, a pro xc rider, a vanlifer, a youtuber, and  a podcaster. He always seems to have a great balance of fun and informative info on all of his content. Him and his family travel around the USA i...

Today we talk to Rich Moore of the Gravity Cooperative AKA Semi Sendy. Rich has so many great videos on his you tube channel that are both informative and entertaining to watch. He is also part of an incredible team that produces the race replays of not only all the down hill southeast races but basically all things usa cycling. He is also a cohost on an actual serious mountain biking podcast the ...

Today we talk to the two original members of the Local Roots Podcast @Localrootspod, Brian Davis @b_ri_davis and Larry Lynch @larrylarry91 on how they started mountain biking and how that led to their podcast. We talk about how it influenced our show and what some of their favorite episodes they made were. We talk about their new adventures and what they have been up to. We venture down the road o...

Craig Frazee returns to P3 to discuss neglected bike maintenance, winter training, the Iceman XC race and Copper Ridge Bootleg. Follow Craig @craigfrazee. Thank you for listening to the show. You can folllow the show on instagram at @pedal_progressions. You can follow the individual hosts Kyle- @klyn5150, Kellen- @ralph2ride_, and Brian @mihucker24. You can email the show at pedalprogressions@gmai...

Get to know guest Craig Frazee while P3 talks west coast riding, near death weather survival, would-you-rathers, delayed gratification, and more. Follow Craig on Instagram @craigfrazee. Thank you for listening to the show. You can folllow the show on instagram at @pedal_progressions. You can follow the individual hosts Kyle- @klyn5150, Kellen- @ralph2ride_, and Brian @mihucker24. You can email the...

For part 2 of the P3 Summer Recap Series, P3 recaps Kellen and Kyle's July, 2023 Whistler experience with guest Nicholas Slayton. Thank you for listening to the show. You can folllow the show on instagram at @pedal_progressions. You can follow the individual hosts Kyle- @klyn5150, Kellen- @ralph2ride_, and Brian @mihucker24. You can email the show at pedalprogressions@gmail.com. You can find links...

For part 1 of the P3 Summer Recap Series, Brian, Kellen and guest Nicholas Slayton recap their trip to Bentonville Arkansas for the 2023 bike festival and answer Kyle's burning questions. Thank you for listening to the show. You can folllow the show on instagram at @pedal_progressions. You can follow the individual hosts Kyle- @klyn5150, Kellen- @ralph2ride_, and Brian @mihucker24. You can email t...

Alex Clark has shown his followers that he's one of the fastest progressing riders in West Michigan. We learn the origin of 2tricktony, the growth of his instagram following, the development of his GR race league, destination favorites, and the motivation that makes this kid just want to send it. Enjoy. Instagram:@2tricktony Thank you for listening to the show. You can folllow the show on instagra...

In this episode we talk about the awesome power of finding a great riding group. How much having a good riding community effects you at the trails and away from the trails. We thought this was an important episode because it is often one of the overlooked parts of riding and arguably one of the most important if not thee most important. Enjoy Thank you for listening to the show. You can folllow th...

In todays episode we talk about navigating the hardest part of the year to get riding in. We talk about places you can go ride that are semi close to brush up those skills and endurance to get ready for the big bike trips of the season. Enjoy. Thank you for listening to the show. You can folllow the show on instagram at @pedal_progressions. You can follow the individual hosts Kyle- @klyn5150, Kell...

In todays episode we talk about one of our favorite winter riding destinations. We do a full recap of the trip with some funny stories and we review the park. We talk about the differences between Joyride 150 and some of the other indoor bike parks and why it's worth the drive. Thank you for listening to the show. You can folllow the show on instagram at @pedal_progressions. You can follow the ind...

In this first episode we go around the table and introduce ourselves and you. We talk about how long we have been riding, why why enjoy it and what the future plans for the podcast is. Thank you for listening to the show. You can folllow the show on instagram at @pedal_progressions. You can follow the individual hosts Kyle- @klyn5150, Kellen- @ralph2ride_, and Brian @mihucker24. You can email the...