Mountain Bike Radio

The Bike Life in Swedish Lapland Show - Episode 0

April 17, 2014   This is the first episode of The Bike Life in Swedish Lapland Show. Olov and Lars introduce themselves, discuss what the show will be about, and share their passion for bikes. They are a knowledgable pair who likes to enjoy a beer while recording.   Olov and Lars discuss what it's like to live above the Arctic Circle and share how fatbikes have changed their riding in an area that has 6-7 months of pretty harsh winter.   Recently they visited the Icehotel and got a cha...

MTBParks.com Podcast - Ep 1 Best Bike Parks of 2013

April 16, 2014   This week's show reveals the Best Bike Parks, as decided by the MTBParks.com Riders Choice Award. Lindsay walks you through the full list of top regional parks throughout the United States and Canada.   Read more about your favorite MTB Parks, and learn how to get FREE LIFT TICKETS by visiting MTBParks.com.   The MTBparks Pass includes a wide range of deals, including free lift tickets upon your first visit at a growing list North America’s Best Bike Parks, discounted ...

MBR on Fire - April 15

April 15, 2014   In this episode, Ben and Scott are joined by a guest. Believe it or not, Harry Caray makes an appearance! Well, ok...not really him. They have both been really busy with the sites and life. Have a listen and catch up!   We recorded this in late March, so be sure to watch for another episode soon!   Related Show Links: Athlete on Fire website Follow Athlete on Fire on Twitter Follow Athlete on Fire on Facebook About Athlete on Fire About Mountain Bike Radio   Buy...

LW Coaching Show - Training Camps

April 14, 2014   Lynda Wallenfels is one of the premiere mountain bike coaches and she is now bringing listeners coaching information through the Mountain Bike Radio airwaves.   In this third episode of The LW Coaching Show, Lynda gives you some great information on training camps. What is a training camp? What are some considerations you should make before doing one? How much training? Listen in as she explains!   If you have an idea for an episode or have some thoughts on this one, l...

Trans Iowa Radio - Guitar Ted Course Recon

April 13, 2014   This is the first episode of Trans Iowa Radio for the 2014 race. Listen in to hear about the course recon and conditions from Guitar Ted.   Related Links: JPaks Adventure Cycling Frame Bags Trans Iowa Website Guitar Ted Course Report Gravel Grinder News Archived Trans Iowa shows   Want to advertise during this year's Trans Iowa? Contact us

The Last Aid Station - April 12 Update

April 12, 2014   Mark starts off this episode of The Last Aid Station with a detailed discussion of the Cape Epic. He then talks with MBR founder, Ben, about his recent AntiEpic Gravel Grinder and gravel grinding in general.   The mountain bike season is in full swing across the country! Listen in for details on some recent races and some previews of upcoming races.   You'll also hear more about: Lowell 50 Ouachita Challenge Dragon's Tale Vision Quest 6 Hours of Warrior Creek AZT...

The Drunkcyclist Podcast - Sarai Snyder of Girl Bike Love and CycloFemme

April 12, 2014   Don't turn it off....you are in the right place. D2 and 40 Hands have a guest for this episode. Sarai Snyder of GirlBikeLove.com and CycloFemme.com joins them to discuss women in cycling. They dig into a lot of topics and issues about getting women more involved and what men and women can do to participate and spread the bike love.   Sarai tames the two and is able to answer plenty of questions without getting awkward fart jokes and teenage boy laughs.  D2 and 40 Hands a...

Mountain Bikes Apart Podcast - Wheel Sizes - Ep 6

March 15, 2014   Thanks for checking out another episode of the Mountain Bikes Apart Podcast! This week we’re talking wheel sizes after a question from Kevin Scott, and fellow Scottish listener. He was asking about the pros and cons of the different types of mountain bikes wheels.   Related Show Links: Mountainbikesapart.com Colin on Twitter Email Colin Mountain Bikes Apart Facebook Page "Best Mountain Bikes Under £500" post on Mountainbikesapart.com "What the Heck is a 650b Wheel?...

Mountain Bikes Apart - A Beginner's Mountain Biking Story - Ep 4

February 10, 2014   Thanks for coming back for another episode of the Mountain Bikes Apart Podcast. It’s a special one, because, at last, it’s a coversation! Colin brings on friend, Grant Milne, which is hopefully the start of a regular co-hosting gig.   Grant is pretty new to biking, having started up a bit over a year ago. I’m hoping that inexperience will help us out on the show as he can ask the hard questions, and tell me when I’m throwing in too much jargon. Related Show Links: M...

Mountain Bikes Apart - Surviving a 24 Hour Mtn Bike Race - Ep 3

February 1, 2014   Episode 3 already! This is the last of the ‘old post’ episodes for a little while. As Colin mentioned in Epsiode 1, he wanted to test things out and get a little content on the line by going through some past posts and, with any luck, it would introduce some new readers to some archive content too.   This time around it was Colin's first 24 hour mountain bike race, the Relentless 24. As you’ll find out, it didn’t go quite as planned…   Related Show Links: Mountainbi...

Mountain Bikes Apart - Episode 2

January 14, 2014 In this episode, Colin goes back to one of his more popular posts which centered around mountain bike maintenance, and how often average riders do it. Colin was curious at the time about how often other people wash their bike, strip it down or even give it a proper service, because he had gone quite a while with very little of any. Colin admits bad form, especially from someone who builds his own bikes and enjoys a good tinker with them from time to time.   Related Show L...

Mountain Bikes Apart Podcast - Episode 1

July 3, 2014   In this episode, Colin gives an introduction to the Mountain Bike Apart Podcast, and discusses what they'll be covering in the future, including biking news, kit reviews, trail guides and the normal stuff you expect to find on MountainBikesApart.com.   Related Show Links: Mountainbikesapart.com Colin on Twitter Email Colin Mountain Bikes Apart Facebook Full Show Page

Inside MBR - Todd Sadow Discusses Whiskey Off Road

April 9, 2014 Todd Sadow, head honcho at Epic Rides, joins the show to give listeners an update from Epic Rides HQ. You'll hear about what you can expect in a couple weeks at the Whiskey Off Road in Prescott, Arizona. Todd also gives listeners some information about the Grand Junction Off Road, which is August 29-31 in Grand Junction, Colorado. Ben throws Todd a curveball and gets him to talk about the pressures, struggles, and rewards of being a race director. After 10 years of running so...

Just Riding Along - Just Look at It

April 7, 2014 As usual, the crew has a ton to talk about in this episode. Have a bent or warped rotor? They'll give you some tips on what to do. A Wisconsin Gravel Syndicate member calls in and gets some great advice about his BB7's on his cyclocross bike. If you are looking for a little more power with yours, they give you some things to think about. Listen in to hear about how the 6 Hours of Warrior Creek went down for Andrea and Matt. Matt did not have a good time and Andrea won.   Re...

Broken Spokes Podcast - Isaac Howe - Champion Systems presented by Stans NOTUBES

April 6, 2014 This week the Broken Spokes talk to Isaac Howe, who races for Champion Systems presented by Stan's No Tubes and makes/created the fantastic bike cases for Orucase.   Isaac and Kyle bond over riding in Florida and then Issac discusses the team, his schedule, the future, and how he balances being a pro cyclist with being a business owner. Issac also discusses how he would improve cycling's viewership, as well as teaches listeners how to be Airport Ninjas.   Related Show Link...

Bikepacker Radio - April 4 Update

April 4, 2014 Neil is back with another informative episode. Guest and co-creator of Bikepackersmagazine.com, Lindsay Arne, joins the show to give some information about the Bedrock Bags Tapeats To-Go Bag that she recently tested. Neil also does a full rundown of what you can find on the website and some extra insight into those articles. Be sure to fill out the Sleeping Bag Survey too! Listen in to hear about: Neil's personal Arizona Trail Race setup How to win a FREE Wanderlust Rattle...

Inside Mountain Bike Radio - Carrie Cheadle Mental Skills Coach

April 3, 2014 Do you feel like you need an extra edge on and off the bike? Have you lost your motivation? Have you crashed and struggled with getting your head in the game? Wish you could focus more? Carrie Cheadle is a mental skills coach who brings a very personable and energetic personality to the airwaves. She gives some great insight into what mental skills coaching entails and offers helpful tips for any athlete. We start out discussing her history, which includes racing cars, and t...

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Just Riding Along - Forks, Running 1x, Chainrings

March 31, 2014   Welcome to another episode of Just Riding Along. This episode brought to you by ProGold, trolling the pros, and ProGold again. This is a fantastic episode if you've been considering going with a 1 x setup. The gang talks a lot about chainline, chainrings, gear ratios and a lot more. You'll also hear about: More Fox and Rock Shox fork talk Wolftooth Components BikeRumor gear ratio article What is Andrea planning to ride at Dirty Kanza 200? Do you want to help crew JRA...

The Apex Nutrition Podcast - Fuel Considerations for Your Race Pit Area

March 31, 2014 In this episode of The Apex Nutrition Podcast, Kelli Jennings, shares some quick thoughts on what can help you get through rides or races in lap-style scenarios, with real food options too. It's a quick discussion about some food items and ideas to consider when you're doing longer events. She also discusses a couple of her popular recipes: Bacon Rice Burrito Sweet Potato Training Fuel   Related Show Links: Email Kelli Apex Nutrition Website The Fuel Right Blog Fuel ...

ARCHIVE APRIL 2012 - AntiEpic Gravel Grinder

Archived Episode - Originally posted April 11, 2012 This is one of the first few episodes of the brand new Mountain Bike Radio (at the time it was "Mountain Bike Race Minute"....that name didn't stay long...). "This is perfect training for the Dirty Kanza." In this episode, friend of MBR, Shane DeMars, discusses his experience in the first annual AntiEpic Gravel Grinder near Monument, Colorado. The ride takes place on some unique Colorado terrain. Rather than the usual mountain rides that...

The Ride Fatbikes Show - Heather Best Wins the 350-mile Iditarod Trail Invitational

March 30, 2014 Heather Best of Fairbanks, Alaska, and wife of Jeff Oatley, joins the show to discuss her record-breaking race over the 350-mile route of this year's Iditarod Trail Invitational in Alaska. Heather's amazing finish time of 2 days, 14 hours, and 13 minutes, gives her the new record by over a day over the previous record by Eszter Horanyi of 3 days, 16 hours, and 20 minutes. Listen in as Heather talks about her past in the high level competitive sports, her history as a winter ...

Broken Spokes Podcast - Red Hook Crit

March 27, 2014 The Broken Spokes talk to 6-time national champion, winner of the 2008 Redhook Criterium, organizer of the first ever women's division of the Redhook Criterium, and Clara's former teammate/roommate, Kacey Manderfield Lloyd.    Kacey explains the Redhook Crit, how it came together, and her experiences racing and winning on a track bike with the boys. She also gives listeners great insight into the organizer's perspective and what it was like putting together the women's crit...

Apex Nutrition - Member Only - Losing Fat in the Offseason

This is a Member Only Episode of The Apex Nutrition Podcast.    Kelli is back with another great episode of The Apex Nutrition Podcast. Listen in as Kelli tells you whether you should skimp or skip training fuel for shorter training or racing sessions.   She also gives you 3 quick tips on how to lose some fat during the offseason. If you have any questions or thoughts about what you'd like to hear in future member only episodes, please let us know.

The Last Aid Station - The Season is Heating Up! March 26 Update

March 26, 2014   Mark catches up on the last two weeks of endurance racing news. He gets an interview with the Huracan 300 winner, Eddie O'Dea, as well as with Brendan Collier of The Hub Cyclery, who is the driving force behind the Stagecoach 400. You'll also hear a quick excerpt of a recent MBR interview with Jonathan Davis about the True Grit Epic.   This episode is sure to get your blood warmed up for some summer dirt!    You'll also hear more about: Telluride 100 Yak Attack True...

Inside Mountain Bike Radio - Jonathan Davis Takes 5th at True Grit Epic

March 25, 2014   Frequent guest and good friend of Mountain Bike Radio, Jonathan Davis, joins the show to discuss his recent 5th place at the True Grit. He brings some great experience with the True Grit as he's raced it each year that it's been a race.   We then launch into a pretty lengthy discussion about everything Jonathan has going in, including his new Elevated Legs compression recovery legs, the 92Fifty Cyclery shop and team, and more.   If you don't listen to this and immediat...

Just Riding Along - You're Gonna Have a Bad Time

March 24, 2014   Welcome to another episode of Just Riding Along. This episode brought to you by ProGold, runnin from the cops, and ProGold again.   Are you secure enough to admit that you've had Zima and a Jolly Rancher? The episode starts off with a great discussion of how the dad of the year should get his daughter's bike set up with 140mm or 150mm cranks. It includes some good bottom bracket information for every rider. You'll also hear: Fox and Rock Shox forks Oil levels Riding i...

The Big Livers Podcast - Bikini Beer

March 23, 2014   Jeff, Jonesy, and Pat are back with the second episode of The Big Livers Podcast. They're trying out some new beers and taking it international. They may have just gotten back from the local tavern. Can it be called a beer if it's 2.7% ABV?   Listen in to hear about: Bikini Beer Global Hipster Ale If you have an idea for an episode or have some thoughts on this one, leave a comment below or contact us.   Related Show Links: Big Livers Website Big Livers on Twitter...

LW Coaching Show - How to Warm Up

March 22, 2014   Lynda Wallenfels is one of the premiere mountain bike coaches and she is now bringing listeners coaching information through the Mountain Bike Radio airwaves.   In this second episode, she gives you some great information on how to properly warmup. Lynda shares some basic information about warming up for races and workouts that you need to consider, as well as specific techniques that can help riders of any level.   If you have an idea for an episode or have some thoug...

Just Riding Along - Big in the Rear

March 18, 2014   Welcome to another episode of Just Riding Along. This episode brought to you by ProGold, turtles, and ProGold again.   This is a great episode filled with discussion about a lot of different topics. They start out with Spa City discussion and then launch in to a lot of listener questions. Here are some topics that you'll hear in this show: Matt's Spa City 6 Hour Report How did Matt ride so consistent during the race? 2014 NAHBS thoughts Ti skewers and bolts Opinions...

The Ride Fatbike Show - Jeff Oatley wins the 1000-mile Iditarod Trail Invitational

March 17, 2014   Jeff Oatley joins the show to discuss his amazing ride over the 1000-mile route of this year's Iditarod Trail Invitational in Alaska. Jeff's amazing finish time of 10 days, 2 hours, and 53 minutes, gives him the new record by over 7 days over the previous record.   Listen in as Jeff talks about his start in the winter racing world, how he trains to race in the potentially deadly conditions, how the race played out, and much more! Jeff has a tremendous amount of winter ri...

Stagecoach 400 - Brendan Collier checks in 3/17, 8:08am

March 17, 8:08am Brendan Collier checking in to report that he had a really weird day yesterday

Stagecoach 400 - Brendan Collier is determined

March 16, 12:27pm - Brendan Collier checks in. He is having some issues. He's determined to finish, so he's going to take it as it goes.

Stagecoach 400 - Matt Renfro, Kevin Hinton, and Brendan Collier - March 15 4:52pm

March 15, 4:52pm - Matt Renfro, Kevin Hinton, and Brendan Collier. Apparently Matt wants to get to L.A. asap.

Stagecoach 400 - Kevin Hinton

Kevin Hinton checks in from the Stagecoach 400. He is looking forward to getting to San Diego.

Stagecoach 400 - Brendan, Tyrel, Kevin, and Daryl Checking In

March 15 - 7:15 am Brendan, Tyrel, Kevin, and Daryl checked in from a hill near the Butterfield RV Park.

Broken Spokes Podcast - Sarah Connolly Part 2

March 14, 2014   This is the second part of a two-part show with Sarah Connolly of Prowomenscycling.com.   Due to technical difficulties and length, they made their conversation with Sarah Connolly a two part podcast! In part two, they begin by discussing Sarah's cycling league, equal pay at Koppenburg Cross, meanwhile drifting in and out of talking about Sarah's riders to watch. Sarah then turns the tables and interviews Clara and Kyle! She gets them to discuss the origins of the Broken...

Broken Spokes - Sarah Connelly Interview Part 1

March 14, 2014   This is the first part of a two-part show.   This week the Broken Spokes crew has guest Sarah Connolly of ProWomensCycling.com and "The Unofficial Unsanctioned Women's UCI Cycling Podcast." Sarah discusses how she started in cycling, as well as how her podcast began. They also discuss how she became known as "The Authority", figure out what The Witch On The Pig is, and chat about what to do about "podium girls." Opening Song: Hurry up Harry by Sham 69 Closing Song: Amn...

Stagecoach 400 - Brendan, Darryl, and Kevin Check in

March 14, 6pm - Brendan, Daryl, and Kevin check in.

Stagecoach 400 - Guy Sutton checks in

March 14, 7pm - Guy Sutton checks in. Tough sand but all good so far.

Stagecoach 400 - Brendan Collier 3/14 8:40am

Brendan Collier (owner of The Hub Cyclery - http://www.hubcyclery.com/ in Idyllwild, California) is out on course!

Apex Nutrition - Tour Divide Nutrition Plan

March 14, 2014   This is an episode that has unfortunately been buried in the archives. It is fantastic discussion between Tour Divide finisher, Scott Thigpen, and his nutrition coach and The Apex Nutrition Podcast host, Kelli Jennings about Scott's trip in the summer of 2013 of 23 days of mountain biking along the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route.   Listen in to hear what Kelli and Scott developed for a Tour Divide nutrition plan and how it worked out.   This episode has some great i...

Stagecoach 400 - Kevin Hinton

Kevin Hinton checks in less than 24 hours from the start of the Stagecoach 400. Expect to hear call-ins from racers all weekend. For more information about the Stagecoach 400 and the racer call ins, go to the show page: http://www.mountainbikeradio.com/race-dispatch/stagecoach-400/

Bikepacker Radio - Episode One

March 12, 2014   Welcome to Bikepacker Radio! In this first episode, Neil, gives listeners a rundown of what you'll find and what you can expect on Bikepackers Magazine. You'll get an intro of Neil himself, as well as a summary of what the website is about.   Neil also discusses: Nuclear Sunrise Stitchworks Little Boy Bike Bag Dude Brunton Pulse Borealis Yampa World Cycling Race and more!   Related Show Links: Bikepackers Magazine Bikepackers Magazine Reviews Contact Bikepacke...

The Last Aid Station - Episode 2

March 11, 2014 Host Mark Stover brings you the second episode of The Last Aid Station. In this show he does a short interview with the True Grit Race Director, Cimarron Chacon, about the race and a preview of what racers can expect. Also in this episode: Iditirod Trail Invitational Fat Bike Birkie Pisgah 36 Iron Mountain Marathon Related Show Links: Gro Promotions True Grit Epic Website True Grit Epic Facebook Page Iditarod Trail Invitational Fat Bike Birkie Iron Mountain Marath...

Just Riding Along - Matt Can Be Cranky

March 10, 2014   Matt is liking the Knard. What do you want as a race prize? My Racing Ralph tire knobs are coming off - what is wrong with them? Did you know that you can plug a radiator with eggs? Endless Cogs calls in to explain last week's question. Capes and vest, oh my.   If this isn't enough to listen to, you might have a few issues. So, you should listen. Now.   Related Show Links: ProGold Brickhouse Racing Website Brickhouse Racing Facebook Page Mountain Bike Radio Faceboo...

The Drunkcyclist Podcast - Dizzy Bat Fatbike Enduro

March 10, 2014   D2 and 40Hands are back with another episode of The Drunkcyclist Podcast. Listen in for some discussion about Mellow Johnny's Classic, the new cycling buzzwords, the Adventure Cycling Idaho Hot Springs route, Olympic hockey talk, and a few "f*#ks" in between. Episode Sponsors:  BELCH Gear  BELCH Gear Website BELCH Gear Facebook Page BELCH Gear Twitter ------ Lift Bridge Brewing Lift Bridge Brewing Co. Website Lift Bridge Brewing Co. Facebook Page   Surly Brewing...

The Ride Fatbikes Show - Christopher Tassava Shares his Arrowhead 135 and JayP's Backyard Fat Pursuit

March 9, 2014   Christopher Tassava joins the show to share his experience at both the Arrowhead 135 in late January in Northern Minnesota and JayP's Backyard Fat Pursuit on March 1 in Idaho. As a husband and dad of two daughters, Christopher tackled a winter worth of racing that many "normal" people would consider impossible.   Over the course of this winter, Christopher has gained some amazing perspective and learned some valuable lessons about himself, his gear, and his future aspirat...

MBR on Fire - Who is the Joggler?

March 7, 2014   This is the second episode of MBR on Fire. Scott and Ben recap their busy weeks on Athleteonfire.com and Mountainbikeradio.com. They started out with their normal, more formatted discussion and then started into a regular chat talking about whatever comes to their head.   They are starting to give up some more personal inside information about what they go through to put their sites together and keep things interesting and engaged. Listen in to find out who the Joggler is...