The Guitar Ted Podcast

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #86 "New Bike Day" In this episode Gravel Cycling Hall of Famer, Guitar Ted and his co-host, N.Y. Roll discuss the new Trek Checkout, the new Surly Bikes Straggler, and the as yet to be introduced Salsa drop bar FS bike. This and lots more! __________________________________________________________ Links: Let's Talk About The New Trek Checkout Let's...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #84 "Tech vs Mech" N.Y. Roll and Gravel Cycling Hall of Famer, Guitar Ted, get into a conversation centered around GT's decidedly classically inspired Singular Peregrine Mk4. Then they move on to recent developments in electronic shifting for gravel bikes. Topping this off they discuss Oakley's new "eye device". ___________________________...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #83 "The X-tra Black Version" In this episode N.Y. Roll and Gravel cycling Hall of famer, Guitar Ted, discuss x-tra black color, xtra-virgin olive oil, and stick and ball sports. They do get around to gravel related topics like CORE4, Gravel Worlds, and muddy dirt roads. They must have had some x-tra black coffee before this episode because it is pretty cra...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #82 "Where We Came From with shiggy" In this episode N.Y. Roll and Gravel Cycling Hall of Famer Guitar Ted talk with Don "shiggy" Person about the parallels between old school mountain biking and modern day gravel cycling. Both from an event perspective and gear perspective. _________________________________________________________ Links Guitar Te...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #81 "Big Tires - Chunky Gravel Guitar Ted and N.Y. Roll discuss Mr. Roll's upcoming CORE4 event, drop bar MTB domination, big tires, and chunky gravel

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #80 "On Gearing & Gardening" In this episode Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame memeber Guitar Ted and N.Y. Roll nerd out on gearing, tire sizes, and how this might affect your gearing range. Then they get into some thoughts on the name "gravel bike" with some gardening chatter in between. _______________________________________________________ Links...

the Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #79 "Tire Reviews & Bubbling Cheese". N.Y. Roll and Gravel Cycling Hall of Famer, Guitar Ted talk a couple tire reviews. Then they go on a rambling conversation which includes a ride recommendation, a geographical debate, and a Sponge Bob Squarepants reference. ___________________________________________________________ Links: Continental Terra Adventure 700 X 45...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #78: "Wrasslin' The Dog" N.Y. Roll and Guitar Ted start out with some tire reviews and opinions. We talk about TPU tubes, and the new Shimano wireless GRX Di2 group. Then Mabel the Rhodesian Ridgeback gets a little rowdy and the show goes to the dogs! _________________________________________________________ Contact: g.ted.productions@gmail.com Guitar Ted's Blog: www...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #77 "Where We Came From with Ryan Dudley" In this episode in the Where We Came From series GT and N.Y. Roll enjoy a rollicking conversation with a person who personifies "Grassroots Gravel" Uncle Dudley ran a great event for years called Gravel Ride for Masie's Pride in Kansas which he tells us about. Plus we get Ryan's take on the latest Unbound event which he parti...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #76: "Where We Came From with Greg Gleason" In this episode we chat with former Trans Iowa winner and gravel racer, Greg Gleason about his pathway into the gravel scene. He gives us some insight on his other cycling pursuits, such as his attempts at Tour Divide, and his take on the gravel scene of today. ______________________________________________________ Links: W...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #75: "Where We Came From with Mike Marchand" In this episode Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame member Guitar Ted interviews Mike Marchand. Mike was an early protagonist on the gravel road racing scene. Winner of the 2009 DK200 (now Unbound) and the very first Gravel Worlds in 2010. Mike tells stories of the beginnings of the gravel racing scene you won't ant to miss! _____...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #74: "If 6 Were 9" N.Y. Roll and Guitar Ted have a wide ranging conversation where they compare a 1989 Rock Combo bike to a modern-day gravel bike, pontificate on bicycle business woes, and more. ____________________________________________________________ Links: Tree In The Road Ride Guitar Ted Productions ____________________________________________________________...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #73 "Where We Came From with Mike Johnson" In another from the series documenting early gravel stories and pioneers, Guitar Ted and N.Y. Roll have a chat with early gravel cycling racer and innovator, Mike Johnson. ____________________________________________________________ LINKS: Guitar Ted Productions: https://www.g-tedproductions.blogspot.com ____________________...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #72: "Where We Came From with Jeff Kerkove" In this episode Guitar Ted invites co-founder of Trans Iowa, Jeff Kerkove, to talk about where the Modern Gravel Era got its start. ________________________________________________________ Links: Ergon USA: https://ergonbike.shop/ ________________________________________________________ CONTACT: g.ted.productions@gmail.com

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #71 "Tire Trends" In this episode Guitar Ted and N.Y. Roll talk about trends in tires for gravel and what this could mean for gravel bikes going forward. They also touch upon drive trains and what is going on with event participation. ________________________________________________________ Links Guitar Ted Productions: https://www.g-tedproductions.blogspot.com _____...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #70: "Gravel, Pierogies, & Whoopie Pies in PA" Dave Pryor stops by for a visit on this episode to share with the guys that he has a new gig with UNPAVED PA, a new organization dedicated to the promotion of gravel riding in Pennsylvania. _______________________________________________________ Links: www.unpavedpennsylvania.com.com Unpaved of the Susquehanna River...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #70 - 1 = ? "Where We Came From: The Lincoln Scene" In this episode from the Where We Came From Series, Guitar Ted and N.Y. Roll have a conversation with guests Matt Wills and Matt Gersib. Two life-long friends who came up together through the Lincoln, Nebraska cycling scene and witnessed the birth of gravel grinding. _________________________________________________...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #68 "Where We Came From" In this episode N.Y. Roll gives us his CIRREM race report. Then GT and he discuss why they want to bring gravel history to the forefront on this podcast ____________________________________________________________ LINKS: Guitar Ted Productions The Continuing Evolution Of The Gravel Bike ________________________________________________________...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #67 "Deflated" N.Y. Roll and GT get together and discuss N.Y. Roll's Team Green Belt Zero effort at a recent fat bike race. Then the guys discuss air pressure for your tires, and get down some other rabbit holes! ______________________________________________________ Guitar Ted Productions site: https://www.g-tedproductions.blogspot.com ______________________________...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #66 "You Asked...We Answered" N.Y. Roll and Guitar Ted had a couple of reader sent questions to discuss in this episode. That and the new class of Gravel Cycling Hall of Famers is discussed along with a bit of industry insider info. WARNING! N.Y. Roll drops the F-Bomb at the end of the show! ______________________________________________________ Links: Guitar Ted Pro...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #65 "Dream Lights & More!" In this episode N.Y. Roll and GT check out some Lake gravel shoes and WTB fat bike rims that N.Y. Roll just got in. Then they grouse about various topics until they get on with what their dream light set up would be for their bikes. ____________________________________________________ Links: WTB i76 Fat Bike Rims Lake MX 30G gravel shoe...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #64: "Building Community" Show Notes: Julie Borer sought out a cycling club when she got serious about cycling but did not find what she was looking for. So, she set out to create a welcoming community of cycling women via a club, clinics for women, and a women's only gravel event called Superbloom. Listen as she shares her story as we talked with her and fellow grav...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #63 "Looking Forward" It is the end of Season #2 of the podcast and N.Y. Roll and GT sit down by the fireplace to discuss where the podcast has been, what the future of bike retail might look like, and how events will be done in the future. That and a whole lot more in this extra-long episode to wrap up 2024. _____________________________________________________ CONT...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #62 "The Tubeless Dance with Shiggy" In this episode, which starts out a little rough, Shiggy joins the guys as they all discuss tubeless tires for bicycles. They talk about the history, their experiences with rims, tires, and sealants, and more! ______________________________________________________ CONTACT: g.ted.productions@gmail.com ______________________________...

The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #61: "Gravel In Series" The guys discuss the news of the five event USAC Junior's gravel series, the Gravel Earth Series, and how CORE4 in Iowa has become a premium gravel event in a short time. Then the chat about the GCHoF noms, 3D Printing, and more! _________________________________________________ CONTACT: g.ted.productions@gmail.com Guitar Ted Productions: http...