The Guitar Ted Podcast

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #110 "BRAN Recap Part 2 In this episode N.Y. Roll finishes up his interview with GT concerning the BRAN ride. They also touch upon a couple of other subjects at the end. ___________________________________________________________ Links: Guitar Ted's Epilogue of BRAN ___________________________________________________________ CONTACT or Leave a Question for G...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #109 "BRAN Recap" Guitar Ted is back from a week-long trek over gravel and pavement in Northern Nebraska. The Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska (BRAN) had GT out to report on the event and N.Y. Roll interviews GT about his experiences. Stay till the end for some hot takes on UNBOUND Gravel as well. __________________________________________________________ LINKS...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #108 "Twenty Years of Grinding Gravel" The guys talk on the anniversary of the 20th annual gravel race in Emporia Kansas. You know the one! They also get interrupted by N.Y. Roll's neighbor! A good long rambling show, this one! ____________________________________________________________ LINKS: Guitar Ted Productions Idea For Iowa Gravel Hall of Fame po...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #107 "Choose Your Adventure" Guitar Ted and N.Y. Roll look at two loaded gravel racing bikes and contrast and compare. This and some chatter taking you down some weird rabbit holes. Hey! It's an adventure episode! ____________________________________________________________ LINKS: Salsa Cycles Flyway Otso Cycles Waheela R Guitar Ted Productions ________...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #106 "BRAN Gravel Part 2 In this episode Guitar Ted interviews Michael and Matt from the BRAN ride concerning the gravel route for 2026. They give us some of their ideas for what the ride might become and share some basic tips should you want to join the ride this year. All this and more! ___________________________________________________________ LINKS: BRAN si...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #105 "BRAN Gravel Part 1 In this episode Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame member, Guitar Ted and N.Y. Roll guest Jayme Frye and Adruenne Detanico from the BRAN ride. They share with us what BRAN is and the vibe around the cross-state ride. ___________________________________________________________ LINKS BRAN site BRAN BikeReg page Guitar Ted Productions ____________...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #104 "Be Nice" In this episode Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame member Guitar Ted and N.Y. Roll discuss all the news of 32"ers at Sea Otter. Then N.Y. Roll goes over his "Be Nice" rules for event participants. This plus more in Episode 104! __________________________________________________________ Links Bikepacking.com Video Review of the 32&quot...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #103 "Define Success" with special guest, Dave Pryor In this episode GT and N.Y. Roll are joined by perennial guest Dave Prior as they discuss what makes for a successful gravel event and why this doesn't always mean lots of people, Pro classes, and big time payouts. Plus GT and N.Y. Roll answer a couple listener questions ______________________________...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode 102: "Dreams of Yesterday" N.Y. Roll and Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame memeber Guitar Ted discuss a listener question. There is a segment on route finding, and a bit of GT's rack quest, all in this episode __________________________________________________________ Links The Beg, Borrow, and Bastard Tour and The Race Against Death Tour page: https://g-tedp...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #101 "Listener Questions & Comments" In this episode the guys tackle questions fro you, the listener. Bike geometry - What Is It?, What tires do you want for cornering on gravel? All this and more! ______________________________________________________ Got a question or comment? Leave it at g.ted.productions@gmail.com ___________________________________...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #100 "Legends of Gravel" In this milestone episode Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame member Guitar Ted and co-host N.Y. Roll interview Ryan "Uncle" Dudley. Ryan tells us all about the upcoming Legends of Gravel ride. There is also some news and rumors to check out as well. ___________________________________________________________ Leave a question for...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #99 ""The Downward Slope" In this episode Guitar Ted and N.Y. Roll wrap up some loose ends on the 32"er talk from the previous episode. Then they get into how endurance road bikes are becoming gravel bikes. Finally, they discuss whether or not gravel cycling as a sport is in decline. ______________________________________________________________ L...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #98 "Sam Alison Explains The 32"er" Inthis episode GT interviews Singular Cycles own Sam Alison on the 32"er wheels. What is good about them and what is not so good. Design challenges and handling traits are discussed. Apologies in advance for the poor audio on my end, but Sam is loud and clear. ____________________________________________________...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #97 "Gravel Series" N.Y. Roll and Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame member Guitar Ted discuss gravel series, good, bad, or indifferent? They also get around to discussing the new Singular Cycles 32" wheeled bike and Continental's new gravel racing tire, the Terra Competition. _________________________________________________________ Links Press release:...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #96 "E-Bikes & The Law" In this episode GT and N.Y. Roll discuss the proposed laws concerning the use of e-Bikes and what solutions might be applied. Then they get into talking about the new 32" Vittoria Peyote tire, and Pro roadies crossing over to gravel events. ____________________________________________________________ Links: Guitar Ted Produc...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #95 "The 2026 GCHoF Class" N.Y. Roll and Guitar Ted discuss the new 2026 class of inductees to the Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame (GCHoF) Get hot takes from N.Y. Roll and Guitar Ted's recommendation for the best aluminum framed gravel bike, plus more! ___________________________________________________________ Guitar Ted's Blog : https://g-tedproductio...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #94 "Trouble In Waterloo" In this episode Guitar Ted and N.Y. Roll discuss sponge candy, the full-suspension bike from Salsa Cycles called the Wanderosa, and troubles at Trek Bicycles. Be warned! N.Y. Roll tells a filthy military related story at the end of the episode. Cover yer ears! _________________________________________________________ Links: The Esc...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #93 "The 32" Wheel Is Coming! N.Y. Roll and Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame member Guitar Ted discuss Life Time banning drop bars at Leadville. Plus they dive into all things 32 inches with regard to what this may mean for cyclists going forward. ______________________________________________________ Contact: g.ted.productions@gmail.com

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #92 "Wishful Thinking" N.Y. Roll and Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame member Guitar Ted sit down and talk about some things they wish for in the cycling industry and cycling in general. ___________________________________________________________ Links: Guitar Ted's Make-A-Wish list #1 Guitar Ted's Make-A-Wish list #2 _____________________________________...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #91 "Tuba Trail Talk" with Kevin Lee of The Spinistry. Show Notes: Kevin Lee joins Gravel Cycling Hall of Famer, Guitar Ted and his co-host N.Y. Roll as they talk about the new cross-country off-pavement route Kevin is developing called the TUBA Trail. We learn about all the details of the route, the backstory concerning its birth, and how logistics plays a...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #90 "Year In Review" N.Y. Roll and Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame member Guitar Ted talk about what they liked in gravel gear and bicycles from the 2025 year and take a brief look ahead at what they are excited about for 2026. The podcast will be taking the annual Holiday break now after this episode. The Guitar Ted Podcast will return for Season #4 and new ep...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #90 "32" Wheels On Gravel" A Discussion For & Against: Guitar Ted & N.Y. Roll discuss the background on 32" wheels for XC MTB, new rumors and developments, and how 32" wheels might work for gravel riding. This and a whole lot more on the show. ___________________________________________________________ Links: Vague Idea Racing blog (R...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #89 "Virtual Turkey Burn Ride Challenge" Guitar Ted and N.Y. Roll detail the VTBRC and then get into their cold weather riding tips. This and a whole lot more! _____________________________________________________________ Links: Turkey Burn Ride Challenge ____________________________________________________________ Contact: g.ted.productions@gmail.com

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #88 "Creatures Of Gravel" In this episode the guys talk over all the elements behind putting on a free group gravel ride and give a report on the ride. Then they get into a little music talk before discussing opinions about the new Trek Checkout bike. _________________________________________________________ Links: Guitar Ted's Blog ____________________...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #87 "Gravel - Not Pavement" In this episode Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame member, Guitar Ted, and N.Y. Roll discuss non-mechanical compatibility in new bikes, how gravel courses have too much pavement at the upper echelon of the sport, and how GT has no knowledge of Gen X cultural icons. _____________________________________________________________ Contact: g...