The Stoked on Spokes Podcast

On our twenty second episode, we talk to passionate cyclists: Michael Gottfried and Pete Hitzeman!!! They talk about their friendship which started when used to direct the John Bryan Six Hour Mountain Bike race in Yellow Springs, Ohio, their disciplines, old vs new bikes/technology, their love of mountain bikes, race etiquette, and much more!!! Pete tries to talk Michael into doing a crit, Michael...

On our twenty first episode, we talk to the leaders of CGSW Racing: Scott Wright, Conner Sutton, and Gary Hammond about the Duathlon series they put on in Ogdensburg, New York, duathlon and triathlon racing, gravel riding, running, event management problems, and much more!!! CGSW Racing is a non-profit organization dedicated to getting the people of the North Country moving and to encourage an act...

On our twentieth episode, we talk to cyclists Dylan Curtis and Zach Berend! They have different stories, yet Dylan is a huge influence on why Zach races bicycles. Dylan is the Co Race Director for the Fat & Skinny Tire Fest that happens in Warsaw, Indiana and runs the Apex Cycling Team, while Zach is a college student at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina and races elite road and...

On our nineteenth episode, we talk to married couple Katie & Joel Holder who are making their mark in the Dayton, Ohio cycling scene! This year, they started the Orbital Crit Series in Beavercreek which is an eight race criterium series spread throughout the summer! Besides that, they have started a junior's team, the Orbital League and are looking at holding a standalone crit in Kettering, Oh...

On our eighteenth episode, we talk to Road and Cyclocross Pro/Former Cyclocross National Champion Gage Hecht & road/cyclocross racing college student Lucas Stierwalt! Gage discusses his decision to focus on professional road racing and what he will miss about cyclocross this season! Gage and Lucas discuss road and cyclocross racing, dealing with the Covid pandemic, motivation, Athletes in Acti...

On our se v enteenth episode, we talk to JB Hancock and Douglas Knieper about the Michigan Cycling scene, the evolution of the former Alma GP cyclocross race, their friendship, being the former pride of Michigan cyclocross and Flat Doug, and much more! Their banter back and forth keeps it very entertaining since it's an informative, hilarious, and heartfelt listen!!! Thanks for joining us for this...

On our sixteenth episode, we talk to cycling personalities Mr. David Palan and Dr. T Tracy Berman about their passion for riding, riding together, the Mr. David Palan Memorial Bridge, the Bike Shop CX Podcast, David's massive personality, Tracy's upcoming Tour Divide attempt, the Michigan cycling scene, and much more! The entertainment grows as David rambles on and embarrasses Tracy multiple times...

On our fifteenth episode, we talk to cycling race support heroes Scot Herrmann the announcer, Mitchell Beckner the USAC official, and Jeff Jakucyk the bike photographer. These gentlemen are interictal to the success of a bicycle race and help support an event by announcing the action, scoring and controlling the races, and documenting the race for participants. They discuss how they got to their r...

On our fourteenth episode, we talk to junior program leaders and coaches Matthew Mesarchik from Shenanigans and Laurens De Jong from the Ann Arbor Velo Club to talk all things juniors cycling!!! They discuss the positives, motivations, rewards, and event management aspects of their programs! It's a very informative, heartwarming, and motivating listen! Many people talk about needing more kids in c...

On our thirteenth episode, we talk to the organizers of the Shelterbox Ride held in Henderson Harbor, New York on June 4. Tom, Aaron, and Marc talk about the routes, the scenery, the ShelterBox organization that proceeds go to, and riding around the North Country! This event started in 2011 to benefit ShelterBox, which provides disaster relief and showcase the riding of Jefferson County, NY. It is...

On our twelfth episode, we talk to the organizers of the Tour De Lewis: O to O Ride held in Lewis County, New York on May 29. Calvin and Erika talk about the routes, the scenery including the Adirondacks Mountains and Tug Hill, that this first year event is the kick starter for a new bike team the Adirondack Foothills Cycling Club, and the after party held at the Osceola Ski and Sport Center! This...

On our eleventh episode, we talk to the organizers of the Keuka Lake Gravel Classic held at Steuben Brewing in Hammondsport, New York on May 22. Tony, Chad, and Blaine talk about the routes, the scenery including rolling vistas, that this event is an adaptation of the Prattsburgh Gravel Classic, and the after party held at the brewery! They also mention the brewery's commitment to supporting the l...

On our tenth episode, we talk to all women's cycling team from Columbus, Ohio, the Lady Gnar Shredders. Team Captain Meagan Gehrke, Road Captain Stephanie Zwerner, and Social Media Captain Jess Hess join Allen to talk about racing, group riding, planning events, COMBO Women's Crush weekends, and the structure of their team! Founded in 2013, The Lady Gnar Shredders race, ride, support, and empower...

On our nineth episode, we talk to event organizer and former professional cyclist Adam Diem and Director of Tourism for the Oil Region Alliance in Titusville, Pennsylvania, Emily Altamore. Together they are bringing the Roughneck Gravel Roubaix to Titusville, PA, which is a multiple distance gravel race. They discuss the event, the oil region and history in that area, the scenery, and the ambiance...

On our eighth episode, we talk to father- daughter cycling pair Mark and Caroline Illingworth about their cycling relationship, their teams including Ignite Junior Womens Racing and the Lionhearts program, their favorite disciplines, and how to promote events! They even critique Allen's cyclocross race from last year and give advice! It's entertaining, sweet, and an informative listen!!! Thanks fo...

On our seventh episode, we talk to Mike Perry, Shannon Peterson, and Tim Hamburger about Pelotonia! Pelotonia is the largest cancer fundraising bicycle event in the country based out of Columbus, Ohio where all proceeds go to cancer research!!! Mike, Shannon, and Tim talk about the reason why they have rode, fundraised, and supported this event every year since it started in 2009! It's honest, hea...

On our sixth episode, we talk to the people behind Gators Bike Park in Worthington, Ohio: Rick Armstrong, Aaron Cook, and Randy Miles! They discuss an elementary school mountain bike trail that started as an idea to get kids on bikes and has since exploded to different trails, a huge kids mountain bike race team, starting a race series, and so much more. It's high energy, informative, honest, and...

On our fifth episode, we talk to lifelong cyclists, Mark & Wendy Gilmore! They discuss being married to a cyclist, advantages and downsides of bikes and marriage, growing up and living in Africa, being on a very productive cycling team, the need for teams to put on events, a lack of cycling officials, and much more. It's a sweet and honest listen that you don't want to miss!!! Thanks for joini...

On our fourth episode, we talk to race directors of the IditaFat fat bike race and SnoFatShu snowshoe/fat bike duathlon, Thomas Hall and Justin Frontuto! The Idita Fat is the longest running Fat bike race in New York on its 7th year and the SnoFatShu is the only snowshoe/fat bike duathlon event. Together these events make up the Festival of Flakes held the first weekend of March in Mannsville, NY...

On our third episode, we talk to experienced racers Ryan Haden and Todd Grassman about all things cyclocross! Well known Midwest and National race announcer Scot Hermann, also known as the Voice of American Cyclocross, surprises Ryan and Todd and cyclocross banter ensues. What results is laughter, mutual appreciation, and stoked discussion about what makes cyclocross the best cycling discipline in...

On our second episode, we talk to Chris McGovern (Owner and frame builder of CMG Bicycles and experienced pro racer) and Nicholas Vorwerk (experienced pro racer) about their long-term friendship, racing as a Type 1 diabetic, Chris talks about all things CMG Bicycles, their race team CMG Factory Racing, and so much more. CMG Bicycles are a custom frame steel bicycle company out of Surrey, England....

On our first episode, we talk to Todd Phelps (Owner of the Black River Adventurers Shop and Race Director of the Tug Hill Epic Gravel race) and Craig Burleigh (experienced cyclist and former USAC official) about what makes them Stoked about bicycles. We also discuss current trends and what makes us not Stoked about bicycles. Thank you for joining us for this episode!  Patreon: https://www.pat...

The Introductory Trailer for our podcast gives a preview of what to expect. Kyle McCord joins host Allen Cooper to discuss the things that make them Stoked about bicycles! Thank you for joining us for this episode! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/stokedonspokespodcast Facebook: The Stoked On Spokes Podcast | Facebook Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stokedonspokespodcast/