41: The Springs Summer Race Scene

41: The Springs Summer Race Scene

Colorado Springs is becoming one of the premier cycling destinations in the country—and this summer, the race calendar proves it. From gravel grinders and mountain bike showdowns to grassroots community races and world-class competition, we’re talking with the organizers behind the biggest cycling events hitting the Pikes Peak region this season. Host: Torie Giffin, Owner Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Guests: Jayson Middlemiss, Race organizer of Wednesday Worlds and Rampart Rager Daniel Matheny, Coach with Matheny Endurance and local Race and Course Director Mica Rice, Executive Director of the Pikes Peak APEX Mentions and Links to show topics: Andy Bohlmann, Katie Compton, Russell Finsterwald, Griffin Hoppin, Deanna Mayles, LeRoy Popowski, Alex Snyder, Dave Towle The Bear: https://rattlerracing.com/event/the-bear/ [https://rattlerracing.com/event/the-bear/] Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort: https://www.bicycleresort.com/ [https://www.bicycleresort.com/] Colorado State HS Cycling League: https://coloradomtb.org/ [https://coloradomtb.org/] COS Racing: https://cosracing.wildapricot.org/ [https://cosracing.wildapricot.org/] Criterium Bike Shop: https://www.criterium.com/ [https://www.criterium.com/] EF Pro Cycling: https://www.efprocycling.com/partners/cannondale/ [https://www.efprocycling.com/partners/cannondale/] El Pomar Foundation: https://www.elpomar.org/ [https://www.elpomar.org/] Fandango: https://rattlerracing.com/event/fangdango/ [https://rattlerracing.com/event/fangdango/] Flow Formulas: https://flowformulas.com/ [https://flowformulas.com/] Grassroots Gravel: https://www.grassrootsgravel.com/ [https://www.grassrootsgravel.com/] Highlands Ranch Mountain Bike Series: https://hrcaonline.org/Activities/Race-Series/Mountain-Bike-Series [https://hrcaonline.org/Activities/Race-Series/Mountain-Bike-Series] Matheny Endurance Coaching: http://mathenyendurance.com/ [http://mathenyendurance.com/] Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates: https://medwheel.org/ [https://medwheel.org/] Penrose House: https://www.elpomar.org/penrose-house/ [https://www.elpomar.org/penrose-house/] Pikes Peak Apex: http://pikespeakapex.com/ [http://pikespeakapex.com/] Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance: https://ppora.org/ [https://ppora.org/] Rampart Rager: http://rampartragergravel.com/ [http://rampartragergravel.com/] Rockshox: https://www.sram.com/en/rockshox [https://www.sram.com/en/rockshox] Rocky Mountain Field Institute: https://www.rmfi.org/ [https://www.rmfi.org/] Scheels Colorado Springs: https://www.scheels.com/store/colorado-springs/022/?srsltid=AfmBOorgU4IWLo4TC8uKttvMB3HhyK0_cBKXH2SODw6QKpF7f9sxBf63 [https://www.scheels.com/store/colorado-springs/022/?srsltid=AfmBOorgU4IWLo4TC8uKttvMB3HhyK0_cBKXH2SODw6QKpF7f9sxBf63] SOCO Velo: https://socovelo.com/ [https://socovelo.com/] The Sports Corp: https://www.coloradospringssports.org/ [https://www.coloradospringssports.org/] Toyota of Colorado Springs: https://www.toyotaofcoloradosprings.com/ [https://www.toyotaofcoloradosprings.com/] Trails and Open Spaces Coalition: https://trailsandopenspaces.org/ [https://trailsandopenspaces.org/] Unbound Gravel: https://www.unboundgravel.com/ [https://www.unboundgravel.com/] Wednesday Worlds: https://www.getoffmywheel.com/wednesday-worlds-mtb-series/ [https://www.getoffmywheel.com/wednesday-worlds-mtb-series/] 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 [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& [https://thenextus.spaces.nexudus.com/?public&] Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at https://studio809podcasts.com [https://studio809podcasts.com/] Don't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app.

40: The Final Walk Run Roll for Daniel

Seven years ago when Daniel Giffin was diagnosed with brain cancer, Michael Pharis organized what became an annual event and turned support for Daniel’s family into positive impact for many, including Children’s Hospital Colorado. Daniel’s heroic struggle against the disease ended in 2025. As the final Walk Run Roll for Daniel approaches, on May 2, 2026, Torie invites Pharis, along with ride leader/route organizer Michael Rosell, and longtime sponsor Jenny Vostatek, to share the story. HOST: Torie Giffin GUESTS: Michael Pharis, LYMevents Michael Rosell, ride leader Jenny Vostatek, Simply Kids Dental LINKS TO ITEMS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Walk Run Roll for Daniel: https://www.bicycleresort.com/walkrunroll [https://www.bicycleresort.com/walkrunroll] LYMevents: https://lymevents.com/ [https://lymevents.com/] Simply Kids Dental: https://www.simplykidsdental.com/ [https://www.simplykidsdental.com/] Children’s Hospital Colorado: https://www.childrenscolorado.org/ [https://www.childrenscolorado.org/] ALSO MENTIONED: Chik-fil-A Cerberus Brewing Company RAGBRAI Make-A-Wish Foundation Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders The Bussey Law Firm Fellowship of the Rockies Home Sweet Homes Realty Byers Family Chiropractic NFM Lending 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 [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& [https://thenextus.spaces.nexudus.com/?public&] Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at https://studio809podcasts.com [https://studio809podcasts.com/] Don't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app.

39: Project Bike Tech

We’re talking about the future of cycling, and it's happening in high school classrooms across the country. A one-of a kind program called Project Bike Tech is giving students the opportunity to take Bike Mechanics as an elective. Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort is proud to support this locally based non-profit this year and help inspire new generations to be passionate about bikes. Host: Torie Giffin, Owner Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Guests: Jeff Donaldson, Executive Director Project Bike Tech Tarin Kemp, Development Director Project Bike Tech Links to show topics: Project Bike Tech: https://www.projectbiketech.org/ [https://www.projectbiketech.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 [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& [https://thenextus.spaces.nexudus.com/?public&] Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at https://studio809podcasts.com [https://studio809podcasts.com/] Don't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app.

38: Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort 10 Year Anniversary Special

Torie Giffin shares her journey to creating Colorado Springs’ top ranked lodging, bar, biking and live music venue. Guest host, moderator and superfan of the Pedal the Springs podcast, Terry Lyons, flips the roles and interviews the podcast host and owner of Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort. Recorded in front of a live audience, this episode features interviews with key staff members, community members and members of the Buffalo Lodge Bike Tribe (fresh off the first Monday night ride of the season through the Garden of the Gods) all sharing their experiences about what makes the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort so unique and special. Host: Terry Lyons, guest host and moderator Guests: Torie Giffin, Owner Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Sara Branham, General Manager Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Scott Ayen, Property Manager Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Michael Watry, Local Musician & Instructor with Black Rose Acoustic Society Michael Rosell, (aka: Jersey Mike) Buffalo Lodge Bike Tribe leader Dr. Nicole Odell, Local Cycling Leader, Advocacy Committee Chair for Bike Colorado Springs Dave Bryan & Cecilia, Local cyclist, Lodge regulars & Buffalo Lodge Bike Tribe member Graham Thompson, owner and mechanic, Westside Bicycle Service at the Lodge LINKS: Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort: https://www.bicycleresort.com/ [https://www.bicycleresort.com/] Black Rose Acoustic Society: https://www.blackroseacoustic.org/ [https://www.blackroseacoustic.org/] Manitou Music Foundation: https://www.manitoumusicfoundation.org/ [https://www.manitoumusicfoundation.org/] North Cheyenne Canyon: https://coloradosprings.gov/NCC [https://coloradosprings.gov/NCC] Palmer Park: https://www.visitcos.com/things-to-do/outdoors/biking/top-11-bike-routes-in-colorado-springs/ [https://www.visitcos.com/things-to-do/outdoors/biking/top-11-bike-routes-in-colorado-springs/] Pike View Quarry Mountain Bike Park Project: https://pikeview.org/bike-park/ [https://pikeview.org/bike-park/] Red Rock Canyon Open Space: https://coloradosprings.gov/redrockcanyon [https://coloradosprings.gov/redrockcanyon] Ring the Peak: https://ringthepeaktrail.org/ [https://ringthepeaktrail.org/] Ring the Peak episode of Pedal the Springs: https://studio809podcasts.com/ring-the-peak/ [https://studio809podcasts.com/ring-the-peak/] Ute Valley Park: https://coloradosprings.gov/parks/page/ute-valley-park [https://coloradosprings.gov/parks/page/ute-valley-park] Westside Bicycle Service: https://sites.google.com/view/westsidebikeservice/home [https://sites.google.com/view/westsidebikeservice/home] 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 [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& [https://thenextus.spaces.nexudus.com/?public&] Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at https://studio809podcasts.com [https://studio809podcasts.com/] Don't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app.

37: Ring the Peak - the Vision Becoming a Reality

The Ring the Peak Trail is one of Colorado Springs’ boldest outdoor visions and it just got a major boost. Local non-profit the Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance (PPORA) has secured a $2.5 million grant to help move the 63-mile continuous loop around the base of Pikes Peak closer to completion. We explore how this funding will help shape the future of Colorado Springs, and how it will enhance outdoor access and tourism across the Pikes Peak Region. Host: Torie Giffin, Owner Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Guests: Conner Borkowski, Program and Special Projects Coordinator PPORA Nic Ponsor, Bike industry veteran & Advisory Council for PPORA LINKS: Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Grant: https://goco.org/ [https://goco.org/] Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates: https://medwheel.org/ [https://medwheel.org/] Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance: https://ppora.org/ [https://ppora.org/] Pike View Quarry Mountain Bike Park Project: https://pikeview.org/bike-park/ [https://pikeview.org/bike-park/] Ring the Peak: https://ringthepeaktrail.org/ [https://ringthepeaktrail.org/] Rocky Mountain Field Institute: https://www.rmfi.org/ [https://www.rmfi.org/] Trails and Open Space Coalition: https://trailsandopenspaces.org/ [https://trailsandopenspaces.org/] MENTIONED: Pikes Peak America’s Mountain Colorado Parks and Wildlife Becky Leinweber Fruita Moab Garden of the Gods Pikes Peak Center U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Colorado Springs Airport Cripple Creek Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates Nick Ragain Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Colorado Springs Mountain Bike Association (COSMBA) Mile High Youth Corps 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 [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& [https://thenextus.spaces.nexudus.com/?public&] Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at https://studio809podcasts.com [https://studio809podcasts.com/] Don't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app.