Pedal The Springs

Roll on into Pedal the Springs podcast where we banter about all things biking in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region. Ride along with host Torie Giffin, self-appointed ambassador for cycling in the Springs and owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, and friends including local cycling enthusiasts, trail and industry experts, and athletes. #youbelonghere #pedalthesprings #yourbasecampforadventure

26: Club Spotlight: Live Audience with the Colorado Springs Cycling Club 03/11/2024

26: Club Spotlight: Live Audience with the Colorado Springs Cycling Club 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 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 Colorado Springs Cycling Club and Meetup Garden of the Gods Pedalin’ for St. Pats Pikes Peak RAGBRAI Ride of Silence May 15th 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 for more information. Episodes are recorded in the Studio 809 Podcasts community podcast studio at The Next Us. Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at Don't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app: /episode/index/show/pedalthesprings/id/30319168

25: Local Rider Spotlight - Erik Newsholme Race Across America Winner 02/16/2024

24: Local Bike Shop Spotlight: Old Town Bike Shop 02/07/2024

23: Coach Spotlight - Matheny Endurance 01/09/2024

22: Local Bike Shop Spotlight – Ted’s Bicycles 12/17/2023

21: Ride with Our Tribe 11/26/2023

21: Ride with Our Tribe 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 Video Version of This Episode Coffin Races Colorado Springs Bike Shop Colorado Springs Cycling Club Criterium Bike Shop Cycling Santa Garden of the Gods Kids on Bikes Old Town Bike Shop Pactimo Pikes Peak Primal Wear RAGBRAI Rampart Rager Routes Outfitter SOCO Velo Starlight Spectacular St. Patrick’s Day Ride Ted’s Bicycles Tour de Tucson Trails End Trailblazers & Taproom Triple Bypass Women’s Mountain Biking Association 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 for more information. Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at Don't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app: /episode/index/show/pedalthesprings/id/28794863

20: Cycling with the Santas 11/22/2023

20: Cycling with the Santas There’s no better way to kick off the holiday season than with a big community bike ride full of cycling Santas! Whether you live in town or are looking for a great time to visit the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, check out this episode of Pedal the Springs podcast to find out more about our Annual Cycling Santa & Chasing Santa 5k, coming up December 2, 2023 – and register at ChasingSanta.com. Listen to get a registration discount code. It’s been an annual holiday tradition since the Buffalo Lodge became the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort 7 years ago. The first Saturday in December we trade in our kits for Santa Suits to ride a spread cheer through our community. The Cycling Santa benefits Christmas Unlimited and participants are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy to help kids less fortunate in our community. The ride has something for every ability, from 6 to 10 miles to the 22 mile full route. The routes travel along the Pikes Peak Greenway and are all relatively flat. The long ride continues through downtown Colorado Springs and Old Colorado City to the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort for a big waffle breakfast and party before heading back to the start. In this episode of “Pedal the Springs” we talk with the event organizer, volunteers and participants for all of the exciting details about the event. Host: Torie Giffin, Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Owner Guests: Michael Pharis, owner LYMEvents, organizer Chasing Santa 5k & Cycling Santa David Sweetman, Santa Ride Leader Ben Schwenk, Santa’s Helper MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Chasing Santa event Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Christmas Unlimited Criterium Bike Shop LYMEvents Achilles Pikes Peak Cheyenne Mountain Trail Race Criterium Bike Shop Chick-fil-A FOX21 Morning News Girls on the Run Pima Medical Plaza Red Leg Rocke Mountain ebikes Springs Law Group DJ Shields NMF Lending North Academy Chiropractor Outside the Frame 9 Round Kick Boxing and Fitness Spur the Band BUFFTRIBE 20% off event 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 for more information. Use promo code SANTA23 for 25% off your stay at the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort in December. Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at Don't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app: /episode/index/show/pedalthesprings/id/28757128

19: Where Your Grit Meets the Gravel: Race the Rampart Rager 08/20/2023

19: Where Your Grit Meets the Gravel: Race the Rampart Rager Ride alongside and experience an epic Colorado gravel challenge like a pro and then party like a local with local riders and race organizers afterward! If you’re looking for an end-of-season challenge to find your ‘edge’ no matter what your ability… the Buffalo Lodge Rampart Rager powered by Criterium will take you there. With a $2,500 prize purse on the line with equal amounts awarded to women and men, along with prizes for first time racers, there’s plenty of incentive to register to ride rampartrager.com. Meet the local organizers, top racers themselves, and find out more about this great homegrown gravel grinder in this episode. The Buffalo Lodge Rampart Rager powered by Criterium Bicycles, with the opportunity to ride out of your room to race start, is a great reason to visit Colorado Springs this Fall. If you’re looking for a super challenging gravel race that will push you to your limits, but with plenty of support like bottle handoffs and great aid stations, along with a super attractive prize purse and after party, check out this episode of Pedal the Springs. Started in 2015, the Rampart Rager isn’t your typical gravel grinder with elevation gains starting at 3,000 to 8,000 feet of climbing and breathtaking views of Pikes Peak. Whether you are an amateur or a pro racer who wants to challenge yourself, tune into this lively podcast as Torie and friends drink great Colorado craft beer and moonshine and banter about this epic ride they created to showcase their passion for biking in Colorado Springs. Event Info and Registration: Host: Torie Giffin, Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Owner Guests: Jayson Middlemiss, Rampart Rager Founder/Race Director Nic Ponsor, Criterium Bike Shop Owner/Rampart Rager Prize Purse Sponsor Daniel Matheny, Matheny Endurance Coach/Rampart Rager Course Director MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 3Hundred Days of Shine Moonshine Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Buffalo Lodge Rampart Rager Powered by Criterium Bicycles Criterium Bike Shop CTS Colorado Springs Distillery 291 Endurobites Garden of the Gods Hotter’N Hell Hundred Jimmy John’s Colorado Springs Jorts Leadville 100 Lerow Popowski Lonetree Brewing Company Matheny Endurance Mount Herman Pikes Peak APEX Pro Challenge Red Leg Brewing Company USA Cycling Viable Sustainability 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 for more information. Use promo code RAGER23 for 40% off your stay at the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort anytime from October 9 - 20, 2023 if registered or involved in the 2023 Rampart Rager powered by Criterium on October 14. Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at Don't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app: /episode/index/show/pedalthesprings/id/27802956

18: Join the Starlight Spectacular Nighttime Ride in the Garden 07/23/2023

17 Join the Bike to Work Day Breakfast & Celebration 06/07/2023

17 Join the Bike to Work Day Breakfast & Celebration What’s not to love with a day that starts out with biking and free breakfast?? Ditch the car and commute by bike on June 28th to get the benefits of this annual Colorado Springs event. It all started with a grant to improve air quality and brought us all a little closer together as a biking community. For over three decades Colorado Springs has been taking part in Bike to Work Day Breakfast. Hear from local organizers and participants in the Annual Bike to Work Day Breakfast for all of the details about this year’s event – from how to sign up yourself or your company, to the resources available to find the breakfast stops along your route, what they’re serving, other perks, and tips to ensure success Listen in and find out just how easy and fun it can be to commute by bike in and around our city, not just one day but hopefully inspiration for a lifestyle change benefitting you and our community. Host: Torie Giffin, owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Guests: Tim Roberts, Transportation Planning Manager with the City of Colorado Springs Karole Campbell, owner of Madwoman Marketing Allen Beauchamp, Community Engagement Mgr with Trails and Open Space Coalition Cully Radvillas, Communications Director Bike Colorado Springs MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Bike Colorado Springs Bike to Work Day Breakfast Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Buffalo Lodge Bike Tribe City of Colorado Springs City of Colorado Springs Bike Maps Colorado Springs Cycling Club Colorado Springs Philharmonic COS Racing Criterium Bike Shop Fountain Creek Brewshed Alliance Manitou Spokes METRO Mountain Metropolitan Transit Pike Ride SOCO Velo Southern Colorado Velo SRAM Colorado Springs Trails and Open Space Coalition TOSC US Olympic and Paralympic Museum WMBA Women’s Mountain Biking Association of Colorado Springs Pedal the Springs is produced by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at for more information. Don't miss an episode. Follow on your favorite podcast app: /episode/index/show/pedalthesprings/id/27075990

16 The Next Gen! Junior Cycling in the Springs 06/01/2023

16 The Next Gen! Junior Cycling in the Springs If you're a fan of mountain biking, chances are you might have kids who have an interest as well. Joining a team is one of the best ways to meet and learn from others, get great coaching, build camaraderie, and have an opportunity to compete. But the benefits of joining a team go beyond that according to the teens and parents we talked to, it will not only give you a boost on the trails but can set you up for success in life. It was a fun day at Studio809 as we got to chatting with Mason and Trinity Meredith along with their Dad Shane and coaches Eric and Nick about what makes the Front Rangers Junior Mountain Biking Team and Highlanders High School Composite Racing Team so great. Find out more about their experiences, recommendations and how to get involved in the local junior mountain biking scene in this episode of Pedal the Springs. Front Range Junior Cycling welcomes athletes of all skill levels, providing bicycling activities, coaching and skills development for teens/youth ages 12-18. Find out more and join at Host: Torie Giffin, owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Guests: Mason Meredith, 15, Front Ranger Trinity Meredith, 11, Front Ranger Shane Meredith, Board President Eric Drummond, Board of Directors Nick Garside, Coach Mentioned in this Episode: Bicycle Experience Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Colorado Springs Trails: Buckhorn, Captain Jacks, Chutes, Elk Park, El Pomar Bike Park, Jones Park, Palmer Park, The Plummet, Red Rock Canyon Open Space, Ute Valley Park Criterium Bicycles Criterium Engineers Edward Jones Front Rangers Junior Mountain Bike Team Garmin Edge Greenleaf Engineering Highlanders High School Racing Team Highridge Woodwoorking Mountain Bike Project Nametag Ninja Pedal Station Powers Dental Group Robert Wilcox, CPA Scheels Springs Homes Real Estate SRAM Trailforks Valmont Bike Park Pedal the Springs is produced by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at for more information. Don't miss an episode. Follow on your favorite podcast app: /episode/index/show/pedalthesprings/id/27013578

15 Twisted Spoke CBD for Cyclists 01/02/2023

14 Getting Gnarly in the Springs 11/29/2022

13 Cycle to the Summit of America’s Mountain 06/09/2022

13 Cycle to the Summit of America’s Mountain Colorado Springs is home to one of the top “Bucket List” bicycle climbs in the world. One time a year the road is closed to cars to Pikes Peak “America’s Mountain” to allow for cyclists to race to its summit. Whether you’re a world class athlete, a weekend warrior or an ebiker who has ever dreamed of taking it on, this episode has all of the details about this year’s Broadmoor Cycle to the Summit. In its 13th year, the Broadmoor Cycle to the Summit formerly the Pikes Peak Cycling Hillclimb, has attracted everything from top racers from around the world to local cyclists who live at its base. In this episode we talk with race directors and local ebikers about what’s new for this year’s race and how to prepare. Host: Torie Giffin, owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Guests: Molly Sharples, The Sports Corp Marketing Director and Cycle to the Summit Race Director Travis Stedman, Event Coordinator The Sports Corp and Cycle to the Summit Race Director Kent Drummond, local ebike expert and ebike liaison for Cycle to the Summit Caitlyn Murphy, owner Rocke Mountain Bike https://www.rockemountainbike.com/ Links to Show Topics: 719 Ride Atomic Cowboy Axe and the Oak Distillery Biktrix Electric Bikes The Broadmoor Broadmoor Cycle to the Summit or Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Colorado Springs Sports Corp Goat Patch Brewing Co. Hybl Center Kinship Landing Labor Day Liftoff People for Bikes Colorado Pikes Peak Regional Air Show Rocke Mountain Bike Rocky Mountain State Games For the 50% lodging discount at Buffalo Lodge for any cyclist coming to Colorado Springs for this event, contact Torie Giffin at | (719) 634-2851 Pedal the Springs is produced by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at for more information. Don't miss an episode. Follow on your favorite podcast app: /episode/index/show/pedalthesprings/id/23381654

12 719 Ride - A Homegrown Cycling Challenge of Epic Proportions 05/24/2022

12 719 Ride - A Homegrown Cycling Challenge of Epic Proportions They call it “The Course that Cannot Be Defeated,” an “Elevation Celebration” and a “Festival of Never-ending Ascending.” Learn all about it in this episode. If you’re looking for a true Colorado challenge to test yourself against the climbs and altitude of Colorado look no further. The 719 Ride, in its 7th year of operation, has something for everyone. You can ride all or part of the route, fat, skinny, mtb, ebike or even a penny farthing. It’s also a great event for spectators like our own “Giro d’Italia” or “Tour de France.” The route is 5 laps, each lap covering about 14 miles of neighborhood roads. The full 719 Ride or “l Cinque Giri” is 71.9 miles and one of the toughest single-day climbing challenges in the state. The 719 comes from our area code and takes place on July 16, 2022. There is a choice of distances from a 14-mile challenge to the full 71.9 and even further. The course has one timed section with monetary prizes. There are three tiers of registration from an economy option to a community minded option to donate to local charities. For lowest pricing register by June 1st at 719Ride.com. To volunteer email: Host: Torie Giffin, owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, ride leader and ambassador for cycling in Colorado Springs Guests: Chris Giovagnoni, Creator and Imagineer of the 719 Ride Shelbi Lowery, Event Coordinator Sports Corp Jimmy Clere, 719 Ride participant Patrick Flowers, 719 Ride participant Links to show topics: July 16, 2022 - August 13, 2022 - May 27-29, 2022 - July 23, 2022 - July 22-24, 29-31 FC Colorado Springs Thanks to supporter and partner, the Pedal the Springs is produced by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at for more information. Don't miss an episode. Follow on your favorite podcast app: /episode/index/show/pedalthesprings/id/23218343

11 SRAM and the Power of Bicycles 04/26/2022

10 Winter Biking Tips 12/18/2021

10 Winter Biking Tips When the snow hits and the temperatures dip, winter doesn’t have to mean the end to your biking season. We have tips to help keep you in the saddle all winter long. Whether you live in the Springs, are planning to visit or wherever you live, it’s all about having the right planning, preparation and gear. We talk with a local cycling enthusiast and a local outdoor outfitter to find out the best gear, food options and other considerations along with some great winter rides to check out. Host: Torie Giffin, owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Guests: Chris Welch, 200 hour registered yoga teacher and athlete who moonlights as an attorney. He has fat biked in almost every condition imaginable from frigid races in the Midwest to completing the Leadville winter fat bike series in 2020-2021. He is well versed in all of the things you need to know if you are considering cycling in the winter or in the snow. Winter is his favorite season. Jason Mezzy, owner of Routes Outfitter, mountain biker, road cyclist, skier, snowboarder. Taking on new winter cycling challenges. Mentioned in this Episode: Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort BikeIowa (Thegraveldefender on Instagram) – great winter clothing, face and head coverings, etc. Winter Ride Tips: -Dress in layers, start a little chilled, bring bag to carry gear, when stop indoors don’t sweat strip off layers. Chemical warmers, heated vest, Lobster gloves, any gloves/mittens that keep fingers together, Pogies snow mobile (Bike Iowa - Pogie Lites, 45 North, eye protection ski goggles, winter boots and flat pedals, wool socks. -Have a backup plan “bailout plan” (someone to call), maybe stick closer to home or populated areas for first adventures -Cell phones die faster in colder temps or can be out of range, keep it close to your body or near chemical hand warmers, use a Garmin with emergency tracking. -Stay up on bike maintenance. Test out different tire pressures for best traction, Hydraulic brakes, bleed break, studded tires. -Water bottles can freeze: put alcohol in your bottle won't freeze as fast (unless you’re racing) also try putting your bottle upside down or a little tea in it, keep up against chemical warmers, or bring a canteen with hot tea or soup, put your coat over the top of your camelback and thread the tube down your sleeve. -Food Bars freeze bring real food, keep it close to your body, stuff that won’t freeze, Carbo Rocket, Hammer Perpetulum, Scratch Labs, Hot tea, coffee, soup. Special thanks to Studio 809 Podcasts Supporter and Community Partner, . Pedal the Springs is produced by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at for more information. Don't miss an episode. Follow on your favorite podcast app: /episode/index/show/pedalthesprings/id/21528713