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The Munga is a groundbreaking 1000-kilometer race in South Africa on December 3-8, 2014 that is offering the largest prize purse in the history of mountain biking. Listen in as Mark chats with The Munga race director, Alex Harris, about the race, including, how the race came to be, how will it work, who could be coming out to race and more. Alex shares the full story of the race and answers some hard questions about the fees, the rules, and how will the race happen.
If you are a race director or racer who would like to hear your race report on an episode of The Last Aid Station, please contact Mark at Mark@Mountainbikeradio.com.
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We were out on location on Monday, August 18th at Urban Steam Coffee in Colorado Springs, Colorado in support of the newly formed Urban Singletrack Project. We were invited to be part of their weekly "Monday Night Chill Ride" and had the opportunity to talk to many supporters of the project.
Listen in to find out what the Urban Singletrack Project is, who benefits from it, who supports it, and what riders think.
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Episode Timeline:
Starting at 5min:02sec - Jon Severson - Driving force behind the Urban Singletrack Project
42:40 - Kelly Bubach - Owner of Urban Steam Coffee
56:05 - Trevor Dierdorff - Owner of Amnet IT Consulting Firm
1hr:03min - Susan Edmondson - President of Downtown Partnership
1hr:14min - Fixie Dave - He's Fixie Dave!
1hr:31min - David Deitemeyer - Park Planner at Colorado Springs Park
1hr:42min - Johnathan Shankland - General Manager of The Famous Steakhouse
1hr:51min - Cars R Coffins Hurl, Galen O'Moore, Cameron Chambers
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Wow. The e-bike discussion continues to heat up. In this episode, the crew discusses listener comments about last week's e-bike rant. Then they respond to listener questions about bike and component upgrading and handlebars for long gravel races. As usual, you get plenty of good info and troll bait.
Have a listen. Now.
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The Last Aid Station episodes continue to get better each show! In this episode Mark shares several race reports, including Ore to Shore, Leadville 100, Wilderness 101, ORAMM, and Big Bear Grizzly. Mark also interviews singlespeeder and current NUE overall singlespeed contender, Gordon Wadsworth. Great info about current endurance mountain biking!
If you are a race director or racer who would like to hear your race report on an episode of The Last Aid Station, please contact Mark at Mark@Mountainbikeradio.com.
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Kelli gives you another great episode filled with great tips. In this episode, Kelli shares five real foods that can help aid your recovery from injury. If you've been on the sidelines, itching to get back to 100%, give this show a listen. (These foods can help people who aren't injured too!) She also discusses her $20 ebook that gives you 40 pages of more in-depth nutrition to help with injuries.
We encourage listeners to get involved by sharing your experiences, show ideas, questions and comments. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for future episodes, please contact us at info@mountainbikeradio.com.
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"If you’ve been hurt, have an upcoming surgery, or want to know what to do in case of injury, this Apex Nutrition Injury Recovery plan is for you. You’ll learn what foods, supplements, and strategies can help you recovery better, faster. It includes full sample meal plans that emphasize specific healing foods, specific details and dosages for supplements, and how to use foods and supplements for pain management.
Want to heal fast and get back on the road/trail? This Apex Nutrition Recovery Plan will help you heal!"
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The Big Livers check in with a tasting of two of Cigar City Brewing's beers - Jai Alai Pale Ale and Invasion Pale Ale. The guys give you the usual They also give you a rundown of what to look for in upcoming shows. If you're at the Hotter'N Hell 100 next weekend, be sure to stop by and say hi, buy some cool gear, and let them know you heard them on Mountain Bike Radio to get a little deal!
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We want you to share your beer and we'll talk about it! If you are a brewer and want your beer to get some airtime, please let us know. Also, if you have an idea for an episode or have some thoughts on this one, leave a comment below or contact us.
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“In a state known for theme parks, Cigar City Brewing has become a major attraction for those who appreciate and seek out excellent beer. It opened with a flourish and spread its reach quickly, appealing to both hardened beer geeks and brew novices with eyebrow-raising flavors and commitment to quality.
Capitalizing on the Latin culture and tobacco-manufacturing history of Tampa Bay, Cigar City highlights those strengths on its labels and in its beer names and recipes. Many of the beers it produces – Jai Alai IPA, Improv Oatmeal Rye India-Style Brown Ale, Cubano-Style Espresso Brown Ale – reflect the sensibilities and ingredients of Florida. One of Cigar City Brewing’s most sought after beers is a special release called Hunahpu’s Imperial Stout. The 11 percent ale is aged on cacao nibs, Madagascar vanilla beans, ancho chiles, pasilla chiles, and cinnamon.”- John Holl, The American Craft Beer Cookbook
At Cigar City Brewing we make beer we like to drink and toast those who choose to drink with us. Behind all our beer is the philosophy that quality is achieved by giving first rate ingredients to first rate people in a space where they are free to pursue their passion. We acknowledge that what we do at Cigar City Brewing isn’t for everyone, but we welcome all.
August 14, 2014
Olov and The Lars are back after a little time off! In this episode the guys chat about what's new, talk about bikes they like/have/want, and more. Listen in to the show that is straight from Sweden!
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August 13, 2014
In this new episode of the MTB Strength Coach Podcast, James looks at three areas that you can apply the philosophy of when to "forge the blade" and when to "sharpen the edge," which are:
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Episode background:
Last week James took his family to Glenwood Springs, which is a small town in the mountains about an hour and a half from where he lives. One of the main attractions is the Glenwood Adventure Park and Caverns, which is a small amusement park set atop one of the peaks overlooking Glenwood.
They have some really fun rides that add in the twist of making you feel like you are going to fall off a cliff. Their signature ride is a giant swing set next to a 200 foot cliff that swings you out and has you staring straight down the cliff. Even though you know you won’t die your “lizard brain” has a hard time believing it, making for a terrifying and fun experience.
The park itself has a western theme and as part of it they had a blacksmith shop set up. His little boy, Z, was mesmerized by the process of taking a lump of metal and turning it into a finished object. While Z was paying more attention to the fire and hammering (which was pretty cool), James noticed a pattern to his work.
He had two distinct phases to his work. The first was the taking the raw lump of metal and pounding it into the basic shape he wanted. He then switched gears and started using different tools and methods to refine the basic shape into the specifics of what he wanted.
This reminded James of a saying in strength training about “forging the blade vs. sharpening the edge”. This saying is used to remind people that there are in fact two distinct phases of training. This pattern applies to a lot of things during a mountain bikers career and failing to recognize it can make it hard to improve.
As you’ll learn in the podcast this concept can be used to help you make smarter training decisions based on your needs. You’ll also be able to better understand how workout programs you come across fit into the grand scheme of things better as well. What works for one rider may not work for you and knowing what you need will help you avoid blindly following the wrong plan.
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**Show Intro: Skirts in the Dirt Mountain Bike Race**
Matt kicks in a huge, f-bomb-filled rant about the use of e-bikes on mountain bike trails to start the show. It's a great point about the possibility of ruining access for all mountain bikers....that discussion is sure to be continued. The crew also discusses listener questions, including the bike to buy on a budget, and much more!
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Just when you thought they finally went away....they come back for more! D2 and 40 Hands have had a busy summer and 40 Hands has been spending all his time in Denmark among the bike-loving citizens. They discuss Denmark cycling infrastructure, how much the Leadville 100 sucks, the Breck E#@%, cyclocross sucking, legal and illegal drugs and porn, and even a dose of hockey. What are "Euro Miles" and what the hell is "Calf Lube"?
Don't like what you hear? Turn it off. If you do, you may have some issues....and if you do have issues, email D2 at D2@Drunkcyclist.com to thank him and shower them with beer and beer ideas.
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