Pedal The Springs

Ride alongside and experience an epic Colorado gravel challenge like a pro and then party like a local with local riders and race organizers afterward! If you’re looking for an end-of-season challenge to find your ‘edge’ no matter what your ability… the Buffalo Lodge Rampart Rager powered by Criterium will take you there. With a $2,500 prize purse on the line with equal amounts awarded to women an...

The longest running ride in Colorado Springs, now in its 27th year, the Starlight Spectacular continues to delight and amaze. From the crazy costumes, to all of the colorfully lighted bicycles, to the sheer joy of being able to bike the Garden of the Gods at night by moonlight, there are so many reasons this ride draws up to 1,5000 riders a year.  In this episode Torie talks with local legends and...

What’s not to love with a day that starts out with biking and free breakfast??  Ditch the car and commute by bike on June 28th to get the benefits of this annual Colorado Springs event.   It all started with a grant to improve air quality and brought us all a little closer together as a biking community. For over three decades Colorado Springs has been taking part in Bike to Work Day Breakfast. He...

If you're a fan of mountain biking, chances are you might have kids who have an interest as well. Joining a team is one of the best ways to meet and learn from others, get great coaching, build camaraderie, and have an opportunity to compete. But the benefits of joining a team go beyond that according to the teens and parents we talked to, it will not only give you a boost on the trails but can se...

One Colorado Springs company combines their love of cycling with great CBD products for cyclists. While many people come to Colorado for the cycling, it’s no secret that many people also come to Colorado for the cannabis. In this episode of Pedal the Springs meet one of the owners of homegrown Twisted Spoke CBD. They make products for top tier athletes to amateurs from chamois cream to recovery cr...

If you live in the Springs or are visiting and you want to get Gnarly on our Mtb Trails, you need to plug into Gnarly B’s and Paper Street Shuttle. The Springs’ newest bike shop offers more than sales and service. From their awesome YouTube channel Trail Breakdowns to guided trail rides around the Springs and shuttles to the top trails around the state, we can now add bag jumping and classes at th...

Colorado Springs is home to one of the top “Bucket List” bicycle climbs in the world. One time a year the road is closed to cars to Pikes Peak “America’s Mountain” to allow for cyclists to race to its summit. Whether you’re a world class athlete, a weekend warrior or an ebiker who has ever dreamed of taking it on, this episode has all of the details about this year’s Broadmoor Cycle to the Summit....

They call it “The Course that Cannot Be Defeated,” an “Elevation Celebration” and a “Festival of Never-ending Ascending.” Learn all about it in this episode. If you’re looking for a true Colorado challenge to test yourself against the climbs and altitude of Colorado look no further. The 719 Ride, in its 7th year of operation, has something for everyone. You can ride all or part of the route, fat,...

SRAM and RockShox. Chances are you know these names because you’ve seen them on your bike. But SRAM, the parent company for brands like RockShox, Truvativ, Zipp, Quarq, Time and Hammerhead, is much more than a company that builds bike parts; they’re community builders. Find out more about their efforts to build up the cycling community in Colorado Springs and around the world through their SRAM Fi...

When the snow hits and the temperatures dip, winter doesn’t have to mean the end to your biking season. We have tips to help keep you in the saddle all winter long. Whether you live in the Springs, are planning to visit or wherever you live, it’s all about having the right planning, preparation and gear.  We talk with a local cycling enthusiast and a local outdoor outfitter to find out the best ge...

Get the lowdown on electric bike offerings in the Springs from our local ebike share program to a full service ebike delivery and outfitting service. Find out about the variety of local trails and destinations to explore whether you plan to shop or head out on a 25-mile mountain adventure. Whether you’re visiting the Springs or a native who’s never tried ebiking, find out about that eBike Smile ev...

If you're looking to break into or hone your craft as a bicycle mechanic, we’re talking with those in the know about what it’s like to go to the U of Q school for bike mechanics right here in Colorado Springs.  Meet the director, an instructor and a recent grad and get all three’s perspectives on what makes the school top notch and how you can attend. Host: Torie Giffin: owner of the Buffalo Lodge...

From a high-altitude advantage to the variety of terrain and world class training facilities offered, there are many reasons athletes come from all over the world to train in Colorado Springs. After all, we’re Olympic City USA, home to the US Olympic and Paralympic Training Center and a city where champions are made. Two such champions are Jamol Eastman and Edwin Sutherland from Barbados and fresh...

If you’re living in or visiting Colorado Springs you don’t want to miss one of the most popular hangouts for trail lovers, the Trails End Taproom. The self-pour taproom boasts one of the best outdoor fitness social clubs and gatherings around – Trails End Trailblazers. Weekly, dozens of runners, hikers and mountain bikers head out from the Trails End to nearby Red Rock Canyon Open Space for a guid...

  Join host Torie Giffin, bike ambassador for Colorado Springs and owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, and friends as they discuss the urban trails connecting our city! From the Legacy Loop to Shooks Run, follow along as we detail the delightful Urban Trail Systems of Colorado Springs! Host: Torie Giffin, Owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Guests: Allen Beauchamp: Community Engagemen...

It’s the biggest mountain biking event to come to the Front Range of Colorado, a four-stage challenge race offering a bucket list opportunity for amateurs and the top cyclists in the world to race alongside the majestic mountains of the Pikes Peak Region. The prize purse is set at $50,000 to be equally split among men and women. It's the 2nd biggest prize purse in North America.  In this special e...

Get dialed into the mountain biking scene in Colorado Springs! Local mountain bikers and trail builders talk in detail about where to ride, the variety of terrain and trails for all types and levels of mountain bikers and what’s on the horizon that will solidify the Springs as a world class destination for mountain biking.  Host: Torie Giffin, owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort , road cycli...

This episode focuses on a couple of fascinating local biking business to know about in the Springs. Nic Ponsor, owner of top local bike shop Criterium Bicycles - find out what makes his biking business so successful and seeing 20% growth in business while other bike shops are struggling. Daniel Byrd, executive director of an incredible local non-profit Kids on Bikes geared to empowering the next g...

Local cycling enthusiasts discuss the variety of cycling opportunities and what they love about cycling in the Colorado Springs area. Host: Torie Giffin, road cyclist and owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Guests: Polly Cambron, mountain biker Dan Kutchin, mountain biker Cory Sutela, trail builder, mountain biker and Director of Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates Links to show topics: Buffalo L...