They call themselves a drinking club with a cycling problem, and while they may enjoy gathering for beers post ride, the Manitou Spokes is a club full of heart and a passion for their Manitou Springs community and fellow cyclists.  The club began in 2009 and meets Tuesdays at 5pm from the start of daylight savings in May to the end in October, the Manitou Spokes offers 3 ride options each week: a Flat & Friendly Road Ride, a Hot & Hilly Road Ride and a Mountain Bike Ride, the Trail Trekkers. Following the rides, they rejoin to drink and dine together and support a different local brewery or bar. While you might find photos on Facebook, this group is only social in person, there is no website. The main way to connect with the Manitou Spokes is by showing up and getting on their email list. They meet from the back of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month and an alternate location (disclosed in the club email) on 1st and 5th Tuesdays.   It was a lively multi-generational gathering of guests for our interview and very representative of the variety of ages and abilities in the club. We enjoyed sipping some great Colorado local beer during the show as is fitting with the club, although one rider pointed out you don’t have to drink to fit in. Find out more about the Manitou Spokes Cycling Club in this, our 30th Pedal the Springs Podcast.   Host: Torie Giffin, Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Owner Guests: Del Hokanson, Manitou Spokes Founder and Leader Frank Morrey (aka Frankie blue eyes) Eydie Elkins (mountain biker and more) Kathleen Morrow (original club member) Hendrika Layton (new club member)  Links to show Topics: Garden of the Gods Park: https://gardenofgods.com/ Hannah Hokanson Yeomans: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-hokanson/ Jack Quinn’s Running Club: https://jackquinnsrunners.com/ Midland Trail: https://www.trailsandopenspaces.org/trails/midland-trail/ Red Rock Canyon Open Space: https://coloradosprings.gov/redrockcanyon South Park Brewery: https://southparkbrewingcolorado.com/ Women’s Mountain Biking Association (WMBA): https://www.wmbacos.org/ 719 Ride: https://719ride.com/  Pedal the Springs is produced and presented by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information. Episodes are recorded in the Studio 809 Podcasts community podcast studio at The Next Us. https://thenextus.spaces.nexudus.com/?public& Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at https://studio809podcasts.com Don't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app:  

Colorado Springs is a bucket list destination for mountain biking, most especially due to the variety of trails, terrains, views, and accessibility, but it has been community support through local trail building non-profits that has been key to maintaining and growing it and making it so great. But there was still a need for more advanced trail advocacy and building and now thanks to the Colorado Springs Mountain Biking Association, it's getting even better. The organization, formed just two years ago, has fast become a force in helping to speed up the process for creating and improving trails and connections - not just for advanced mountain bikers but all levels of users. In this podcast, host Torie Giffin talks with the Executive Director, board and members of COSMBA about the exciting work they've been doing and what's coming up next. For more information about COSMBA and to join, visit https://cosmba.org/ Host: Torie Giffin, Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Owner Guests: Keith Thompson, Executive Director  Gabe Alvarado, Board Vice President  Nikki Rhoades, Board Membership Experience  Kaile Vierstra, Member & Trail Crew Leader  Links to show topics: The Black Foxes https://www.theblackfoxes.com/ Black Sheep https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/7066325/black-sheep Blodgett Open Space https://coloradosprings.gov/BlodgettOpenSpace Captain Jacks https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/343956/captain-jacks Captain Morgans https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/7026370/captain-morgans Chutes and Ladders https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/7018802/chutes Kids on Bikes https://kidsonbikes.net/ Peak Devo https://www.peakdevo.com/ The Quarry Mountain Bike Park Project https://pikeview.org/bike-park/ Women’s Mountain Biking Association https://www.wmbacos.org/ Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort  https://www.bicycleresort.com/ Pedal the Springs Podcast http://studio809radio.com/pedal-the-springs/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BuffaloLodgeBicycleResort/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/buffalolodgebicycleresort/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBPnkzphxs_3eNOgT104qAA Pedal the Springs is produced and presented by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information. Episodes are recorded in the Studio 809 Podcasts community podcast studio at The Next Us. https://thenextus.spaces.nexudus.com/?public& Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at https://studio809podcasts.com Don't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app:

There’s nothing quite like the camaraderie of riding with a group. If you’re looking to connect with a great club in the Southern Colorado/Colorado Springs area that focuses on road and gravel biking and that caters to all ages and abilities, SOCO Velo may be the right club for you. Founded in 2010, the group is for beginners to pros - and mainly meets on Tuesday and Thursday evenings with some weekend rides and off season virtual rides. Host Torie Giffin talks with board members Kimberly Trogdon, President & Social Media, and Sarah Roueche, Secretary. For more information about SOCO Velo and to join, visit https://socovelo.com Membership is $40/year with a free one month trial.  Host: Torie Giffin, Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Owner Guests: Kimberly Trogdon, SOCO Velo President & Social Media  Sarah Roueche, SOCO Velo Secretary    Links to show topics: Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort https://www.bicycleresort.com/ Southern Colorado Velo https://socovelo.com Pedal the Springs is produced and presented by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information. Episodes are recorded in the Studio 809 Podcasts community podcast studio at The Next Us. https://thenextus.spaces.nexudus.com/?public& Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at https://studio809podcasts.com Don't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app:

Whether you raced it or you’re thinking about taking on the next Rampart Rager, check out this post ride wrap up of the 8th Annual Rampart Rager, a Regional Gravel Hillclimb Championship. Host Torie Giffin talks one-on-one with course director and co-organizer Daniel Matheny about this year’s event, the course, the top talent, awards, rest stops, post race party, lessons learned and stories from the trail.  Host: Torie Giffin, Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Owner and Co-organizer of the Rampart Rager Guest: Daniel Matheny, Co-organizer of the Rampart Rager and Coach with Matheny Endurance Rampart Rager Sponsors:  Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort https://www.bicycleresort.com/ Bussey Law Firm https://www.thebusseylawfirm.com/ Criterium Bike Shop https://www.criterium.com/ Enduro Bites https://endurobites.com/ Matheny Endurance https://mathenyendurance.com/ https://icoachbadasses.com Viable Sustainability https://www.facebook.com/viablesustainability Pedal the Springs is produced and presented by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information. Episodes are recorded in the Studio 809 Podcasts community podcast studio at The Next Us. https://thenextus.spaces.nexudus.com/?public& Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at https://studio809podcasts.com Don't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app: bicycleresort.com http://bicycleresort.com/ Pedal the Springs Podcast http://studio809radio.com/pedal-the-springs/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BuffaloLodgeBicycleResort/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/buffalolodgebicycleresort/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBPnkzphxs_3eNOgT104qAA  

Meet the Colorado Springs Cycling Club, the longest running cycling club in the Springs. Torie sits down with the club’s board for our first podcast recorded in front of a live audience. Hear about the variety of club rides and offerings, advocacy efforts and events supported and what’s new for 2024, in addition to diving into the 37-year history of the club with some of the club’s past presidents and its most active members. It was a packed house with more than 40 people in attendance. If you’re looking for a great local club to join, listen here to find out more and check out http://bikesprings.org/ for all of the ride schedules, information and to join.  The Colorado Springs Cycling Club is a non-profit community recreational cycling club open to all ages and abilities. It was started in the mid 80s by Bob and Anne Smith following the ending of the Strata Cycling Club. When Torie moved to Colorado Springs 22 years ago, the club became her first family of friends and she fell in love with the Springs riding with them. She’s been on the board for several years now and also helped put on the Club’s Buena Vista Bike Festival for about 4 years in the 2010s. It was truly Torie’s pleasure to be able to host this special live podcast and season kickoff of the Club. There are so many exciting things happening with the club this year. Membership is $21/individual and $28/family for 1 year. Regular Club Rides:  Sunday Social Ride 1pm at Legacy Loop Trailhead Monday Dinner Ride 5:15pm (summer/fall) Panera Bread University Village Wednesday Morning Ride 10am Legacy Loop Trailhead  Saturday Tour De Latte 10am Fontanero & Weber street Saturday Resort Ride 10am (8:30am May-Oct) Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Special Rides & Gatherings: Frozen Water Bottle Ride Progressive Dinner Ride July Club Picnic and Ride Balloon Ride to Labor Day Liftoff and Breakfast at Patty Jewett Ride of Silence May 15th Pedalin’ for St. Patrick’s Course support Monthly Club Meetings (usually 3rd Tuesdays at 6pm various locations)  Host: Torie Giffin, Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Owner and CSCC Board Member Guests:  Rich Heitman, CSCC Board Member at Large Sarah Hill, CSCC Board Treasurer Marci McGirr, CSCC Board President Aaron Rosenthal, CSCC Original Member Allan Beauchamp, CSCC Past President Charlie Czarniecki, CSCC Past President  Links to show topics: Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort https://www.bicycleresort.com/ Colorado Springs Cycling Club https://www.bikesprings.org/ and Meetup https://www.meetup.com/colorado-springs-cycling-club/ Garden of the Gods https://gardenofgods.com/ Pedalin’ for St. Pats https://csstpats.com/ Pikes Peak https://www.pikes-peak.com/about-pikes-peak/ RAGBRAI https://ragbrai.com/ Ride of Silence May 15th https://www.rideofsilence.org/locations-domestic.php?s=CO#CO Pedal the Springs is produced by Studio 809 Podcasts and presented by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information. Episodes are recorded in the Studio 809 Podcasts community podcast studio at The Next Us. https://thenextus.spaces.nexudus.com/?public& Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at https://studio809podcasts.com Don't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app:  

Lean in and get ready to be truly inspired! Meet local ultra cyclist Erik Newsholme who won the Race Across America in 2021. He’s one of only 10 Americans to ever win, and the first since 2003! He and his crew member and friend James Wieker share their adventures from the road. and what it takes to ride 288 hours in 12 days across the country! 68 gallons of water and 120,000 calories worth of food are just the tip of the iceberg (or scorching hot desert heat in this case)! Host: Torie Giffin, Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Owner  Guest: Erik Newsholme, Race Across America Winner Guest: James Wieker, Race Across America Erik’s Crew Links to show topics:  3Hundred Days of Shine https://www.3hundreddays.com/ Bag Balm https://bagbalm.com/ ‘Bicycle Dreams’ Documentary https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1351099/ Black Forest Farmers Market https://www.thebackyardmarkets.com/black-forest-market Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort https://www.bicycleresort.com/ Erik the Blade Sharpener https://eriktheblade.com/ Erik Nesholme on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/erik.newsholme?mibextid=dGKdO6 Erik Newsholme Race Across America WinnerRAAM 2021: Erik Newsholme Climbs Wolf Creek Pass https://youtu.be/J0bXZSaFIpo?si=DgqTD7xY2o4C0a8c FIRST PLACE MALE SOLO - ERIK NEWSHOLMEhttps://youtu.be/xjICHGBMyOE?si=ftTR0_Mzy0RmXwuN Garden of the Gods https://gardenofgods.com/ Pikes Peak https://www.pikes-peak.com/about-pikes-peak/ RAGBRAI https://ragbrai.com/ Sarah Cooper ‘Follow That Line’ Documentary https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7583824/ Video Version of this Podcast https://youtu.be/Htkq22HU85Y Pedal the Springs is produced and presented by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information. Episodes are recorded in the Studio 809 Podcasts community podcast studio at The Next Us. https://thenextus.spaces.nexudus.com/?public& Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at https://studio809podcasts.com Don't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app:  

Over the past 48 years, Old Town Bike Shop, located at 426 Tejon Street, has served the Colorado Springs community not just through bike sales and service but as a business leader when it comes to environmental stewardship and giving back to community. Meet owner John Crandall and mechanic Joe Vuchetich, and find out more about this cute, historic downtown shop, its owner and why you should go. Host: Torie Giffin, Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Owner  Guest: John Crandall, owner Old Town Bike Shop Guest: Joe Vuchetich, mechanic Old Town Bike Shop Links to show topics: Old Town Bike Shop https://www.oldtownbikeshop.com/ Bike Clinic Too https://www.upadowna.org/support-us/bike-clinic-too/ Bike to Work Day https://coloradosprings.gov/biketowork Catamount Institute https://www.catamountinstitute.org/ Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort https://www.bicycleresort.com/ Colorado College https://www.coloradocollege.edu/ Criterium Bike Shop https://www.criterium.com/ Eddie Merckx https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddy_Merckx Homeward Pikes Peak https://homewardpp.org/ Koichi Nakano https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koichi_Nakano Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates https://medwheel.org/ Pedal Station https://kidsonbikes.net/pedal-station/ Rider and the Wolf https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4502444/ Rocky Mountain Field Institute https://www.rmfi.org/ Ted’s Bicycles https://www.tedsbicycles.com/ Trails and Open Space Coalition https://www.trailsandopenspaces.org/ YMCA https://ppymca.org/locations/downtown/downtown Pedal the Springs is produced and presented by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information. Episodes are recorded in the Studio 809 Podcasts community podcast studio at The Next Us. https://thenextus.spaces.nexudus.com/?public& Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at https://studio809podcasts.com Don't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app:  

If you’re looking to take your cycling to the next level in 2024 – whether you’re an amateur or pro, training for fitness or to reach a performance goal – getting a personal coach can help get you there. Daniel Matheny has been coaching athletes of all ages and abilities in a variety of sports (primarily cycling) for over two decades, from Juniors at USA Cycling to pros at CTS. Now through his Matheny Endurance, he offers athletes a range of services – from mapping out personalized custom plans to providing on-site race day support. Matheny is a top athlete himself and also the local go-to in Colorado Springs for setting up courses for some of our top area races – like the Pikes Peak APEX and Rampart Rager Gravel. We talk about his background, services, trainer tips and where he goes for inspiration, in this edition of Pedal the Springs. Host: Torie Giffin, Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Owner Guest: Daniel Matheny, Matheny Endurance Links to show topics: Breck Epic https://breckepic.com/ Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort https://www.bicycleresort.com/ CTS & Chris Carmichael  https://trainright.com/ CTS Trainright Podcast https://trainright.com/podcast/ Colorado Trail Race https://bikepacking.com/event/2023-colorado-trail-race/ EVOQ Cycling Podcast https://www.youtube.com/c/EVOQBIKE Leadville 100 MTB https://www.leadvilleraceseries.com/mtb/leadvilletrail100mtb/ MTB Marathon World Championships https://ridesnowshoehighlands.com/event/uci-2024/ Matheny Endurance icoachbadasses.com https://mathenyendurance.com/ Pikes Peak Apex by RockShox https://www.coloradospringssports.org/events/pikes-peak-apex/ Primal Wear https://www.primalwear.com/ Rampart Rager https://www.rampartrager.com/ National Strength and Conditioning Association NSEA https://www.nsca.com/ Professional Mountain Bike Instructors Association PMBIA https://pmbia.org/ Fast Talk Laboratories https://www.fasttalklabs.com/ SUPA Podcast Stand Up Pedal Action  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supa-stand-up-pedal-action/id1578907633 Steamboat Gravel https://www.sbtgrvl.com/ Strava https://www.strava.com/ USA Cycling https://usacycling.org/about-us/ Pedal the Springs is produced by Studio809 Podcasts from our community podcast studio at the NextUs in Downtown Colorado Springs and presented by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://bicycleresort.com for more information. Explore all the community podcasts at https://studio809podcasts.com

It’s the oldest independently-owned bike shop in Colorado Springs, with a history of not just providing great service, sales and rider support for over 52 years, but of contributing to the community with impacts that reach far beyond the cycling world, to make this city a better place to live for everyone. In this edition of Pedal the Springs, meet Tony, the owner of Ted’s Bicycles, and find out more about the shop’s history and the many activities and events he has initiated and supported throughout the years, from repairing bicycles for an annual Christmas giveaway to those less fortunate, to helping launch one of the most iconic area events, the Starlight Spectacular, that funds our local trails and open spaces, to providing more than 300 bike racks throughout our entire community. It’s a special heartfelt show and tribute that highlights how much one shop and man can make a difference. Host: Torie Giffin, Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Owner Guests: Tony Hoewisch, owner Ted’s Bicycles Allen Beauchamp, Trails & Open Space Coalition & professional people talker Ryan Bennett, manager Ted’s Bicycles Links to show topics: Ted’s Bicycleshttps://www.tedsbicycles.com/ Bike MS Colorado https://events.nationalmssociety.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=1720 The Bob Telmosse Foundationhttps://santa-bob.org/index.html Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resorthttps://www.bicycleresort.com/ Colorado Springs Cycling Clubhttps://www.bikesprings.org/ Garden of the Godshttps://gardenofgods.com/ Starlight Spectacularhttps://www.trailsandopenspaces.org/starlight-spectacular/ Pedal the Springs is produced and presented by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information. Episodes are recorded in the Studio 809 Podcasts community podcast studio at The Next Us. https://thenextus.spaces.nexudus.com/?public& Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at https://studio809podcasts.com Don't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app:  

One of the best ways to see and explore a city is by bike and there’s no better way to connect with the cycling community and get to know the local trails than by riding with a local club. At the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, we are home to the Buffalo Lodge Bike Tribe and whether you’re a tourist, new to town or a longtime local, all are welcome to join our weekly, year-round rides. Find out more about one of the coolest bike clubs in the city in this edition of Pedal the Springs podcast. Meet our ride leaders and some of our tribe riders in this our 21st episode and the first with video.  It’s the heart of what we do here at the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, connect cyclists with all of the magnificent places to ride and adventure in Colorado Springs. We’re “Your Basecamp for Adventure in the Pikes Peak Region.” Since our inception over seven years ago, we’ve been putting on free weekly community rides through our Buffalo Lodge Bike Tribe. Our regular weekly rides include our Saturday recreational intermediate to advanced road and feature over 10 incredible rotating destinations throughout Colorado Springs and our Monday Garden Gears and Buffalo Beers is a tour of Garden of the Gods Park, right in our back yard less that a mile away. Most places you travel to, you would need to pay to book a bike tour of the area. At the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort you can ride for free with locals, get to know local trails and have the camaraderie of joining our team for a post ride gathering and drinks at the lodge after. Our first ride is free, then, just $20 a year gets you membership for unlimited rides throughout the year. Meet our team and leaders and find out more about the club how to join us in this episode of “Pedal the Springs”. Host: Torie Giffin, Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Owner Guests:  Michael Rosell “Jersey Mike,” Buffalo Lodge Bike Tribe ride leader Todd Chamberlain, Buffalo Lodge Bike Tribe ride leader & sweep Gail Smicklas, Buffalo Lodge Bike Tribe Sheila Wilson, Buffalo Lodge Bike Tribe MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort https://www.bicycleresort.com/ Video Version of This Episode https://youtu.be/-B2RGWiqJo0?si=BlDS6ZCp6crO2otQ Coffin Races https://manitousprings.org/emma-crawford-coffin-races/ Colorado Springs Bike Shop https://www.coloradospringsbikeshop.com/ Colorado Springs Cycling Club https://www.bikesprings.org/ Criterium Bike Shop https://www.criterium.com/ Cycling Santa http://chasingsanta.com/ Garden of the Gods https://gardenofgods.com/ Kids on Bikes https://kidsonbikes.net/ Old Town Bike Shop https://www.oldtownbikeshop.com/ Pactimo https://www.pactimo.com/ Pikes Peakhttps://coloradosprings.gov/hiking-and-biking Primal Wear https://www.primalwear.com/ RAGBRAI https://ragbrai.com/ Rampart Rager https://www.rampartrager.com/ Routes Outfitter https://www.routesoutfitter.com/ SOCO Velo https://socovelo.com/ Starlight Spectacular https://www.trailsandopenspaces.org/starlight-spectacular/ St. Patrick’s Day Ride https://csstpats.com/ Ted’s Bicycles https://www.tedsbicycles.com/ Tour de Tucson https://eltourdetucson.org/ Trails End Trailblazers & Taproom https://www.trailsendtaproom.com/ Triple Bypass https://www.triplebypass.org/ Women’s Mountain Biking Association https://www.wmbacos.org/ Pedal the Springs is produced and presented by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information. Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at https://studio809podcasts.com Don't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app: