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Greg Gleason has won Trans Iowa two years in a row. After finishing the 10th annual race in 2014 in 26 hours and 22 minutes and a year of hard work and dedication, Greg was ready to rock at the 2015 Trans Iowa. It was all looking good until the forecast for the race weekend began to change. As the race approached, the gloom and doom sirens rang out among racers and Trans Iowa fans and followers.
It began raining on Friday afternoon and evening off and on. By late Friday night/early Saturday morning, it was pouring rain. A cold soaking rain. The roads were soaked and the forecast for Saturday was cold rain. The rain let up for the start at 4am in downtown Grinnell, Iowa, but soon the relentless wind and rain hit, and the field was decimated. Only one racer made Checkpoint 1 on time and that was Greg Gleason.
Listen in as Greg shares his story about Trans Iowa v11 and how he managed to get to Checkpoint 1 and complete 120 miles in 12 hours and 20 minutes. He shares his story about getting into gravel racing, preparing and racing for Trans Iowa, and gives a lot of other great information and thoughts. This episode is filled with great insight into racing one of the toughest races out there.
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May 7, 2015
D2 and 40 Hands finally validate their usefulness as podcasters! They're joined by guest, Cosmo Catalano, who is the man behind the popular website, Cyclocosm.com. This episode includes some great conversation that lets people behind the scenes of running a cycling website. Listen in to hear thoughts about current cycling coverage, what they'd like to see, and how it should be done.
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About 40 HandsA fan of riding bikes with one gear, malt liquor, riding without knowing how many miles I’ve covered, and strip clubs that let you bring your own keg. I typically have a stupid grin on my face, it is because deep down I know that no matter what, my mom thinks I’m cool. Denver, Colorado, USA
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About D2I am a writer and a photographer. I never killed a man in Reno, but I once rode a bike through a casino in Vegas. Bikes are cool, huevos rancheros are for breakfast, whiskey is for dinner. Denver, Colorado, USA
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"Do you know what I would do if someone dropped me off at 38 mph? I'd promptly do 37 mph." - Kenny
Matt gets rowdy on the Colorado Front Range. The gang catches up on the latest happenings and takes a break on questions. Listen in as they discuss latest rides and a bunch of other random nuggets.
We want to hear from you! If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for the next episode, contact us at info@mountainbikeradio.com.
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Mark brings you a standalone episode dedicated the last weekend's Cohutta 100 and the shorter Big Frog 65. He was in attendance for the race weekend and gained a true insider look at the action. Listen in for in-depth coverage on how the races unfolded, including tactics, strategies, and moves throughout the race by several racers that lead to the final results.
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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Danielle Musto is back in the house! She interviews Salsa Cycles rider, Andrea Cohen, about her life of riding and racing bikes in gravel events. Andrea only started riding within the last five years after having a Jimmy Johns bike delivery job. Since then she has ridden in Trans Iowa four times, with a finish in 2013. She has also been successful at the Dirty Kanza 200. Andrea also chats about her future in mountain biking. Listen in to hear a good discussion of two successful women of cycling.
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From Andrea: "I live, work, and play in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa may not have epic mountains or vast skylines, but it boasts hundreds of miles of gravel. That is where I found my true calling. In 2012 I attempted my first Trans-Iowa, got lost, and was instantly hooked. I have been there every year since. I am constantly looking for that next adventure to keep me teetering on the line between insanity and clarity."
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The Riding Gravel Radio Ranch is Ridinggravel.com's podcast. MBR hosts it for mobile users.
Pat Sorensen, owner of Penn Cycle, joins the 7th episode of The Riding Gravel Radio Ranch. Ben and Pat discuss the Almanzo 100 on May 16 in Spring Valley, Minnesota including his very personal reason for riding it, what it means to him and the 1,000's of other riders who have participated over the years, and why Penn Cycle got involved. Listen in to hear details about the ride, the other Almanzo races, and the Almanzo weekend , as well as what's up with the Buck Hill weekly races.
If you have any questions, comments, or have an idea for an episode, please feel free to contact us anytime!
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Mark provides the most in-depth stage race report you'll find anywhere. Listen in as he recaps the recent Pisgah Stage Race in North Carolina. You'll hear all the details, including how the race unfolded, racer strategies, weather issues, and other stories. Mark then interviews the men's race winner, Thomas Turner.
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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Dusty, Brian, and Jeff are getting into their groove. In this episode, the guys cover a full range of topics including some gravity racing news, road racing discussion, and they chat about interviews they'd like to do with Lance Armstrong, Floyd Landis, Greg Lemond, Steve Peat, Rob Warner, and others. Dusty apparently likes Lord of the Rings and Brian talks about Shimano XTR DI2. They wrap up the episode by discussing a listener email and how to find a high school mountain biking team.
Read More about the hostsIf you have any questions, comments, or ideas for anything on Mountain Bike Radio, contact us at info@mountainbikeradio.com.
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If you've been following along with Drew's how-to series about building trails, you've probably been waiting for this one - the actual building. Drew discusses corridor size and considerations, inslope turns and switchbacks, rock armoring, and elevated trail tread. Drew also interviews Ed Kessler, Co-Owner of Ptarmigan Ptrails. They discuss various topics about trailbuilding and give listeners some great insight into the thoughts and processes that go into building trails in various areas and situations.
If you or someone you know is in charge of trail projects or organizing work days for your group, Drew wants you to email him. Share your projects and when your work days are, and he'll share that information in future episodes.
If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for the next episode, contact us at info@mountainbikeradio.com.
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