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Ancient Grinding Hole
Confused like us about this ancient kitchen technique, have a look!
Abandoned Construction Sites Scar Landscape Around U.S.-Mexico Border
We have included this podcast to explain why there are gaps in the border wall, not to make any sort of political statement.
Wildlife Impact
As gravel cyclists, we think our impact on wildlife is minimal to none. That is not always the case! Even though we may not see the wildlife, they may see, hear or smell us, all resulting in an increase in their awareness and anxiety level. But, we can take steps to minimize this impact. The […]
Klickitat Canyon
The Salmon and the First Nations People
Learn how the salmon plays a vital part in the First Nations’ diet and mythology.
Enablers of Fun: Kelly & Erin
Meet the owners of the Tutti Gravel Inn. Feel the passion!
All About Basalt with the Rock Doctor
You will find these rocky columnar cliffs in Eastern and Central Oregon, but what exactly happened to form these unique structures? In this podcast, we talk with our resident rock doctor, Dr. Kim Ely.
The Bear of Steel Sculpture
How do you make a 27 foot tall steel bear for the town of Madras, Oregon? Dial in with Chris Buffalo Fulsom who talks about the inspiration for the mother bear with her three cubs. You’ll find this amazing sculpture on Dirty Freehub’s Poke The Bear gravel bike route.
50 Years with Sunnyside Sports
Today we will be talking how Bend, bikes and bike shops have evolved in the last 50 years. Who knows better than Susan Conner who is the owner of Sunnyside Sports here in Bend. This year marks their 50-year anniversary since the shop opened in 1972!
Cycling + Art + Music = the Old Churchill School
In Baker City, Oregon, there is this old-school historic elementary school, The Churchill School, that has been turned into an eclectic mix of art studio, bike hostel, high-end Airbnb, movie house, and dance studio. We talk with Brian and Corrine Vegter, the curators and owners of this special place.
The Dirty Freehub Team of Kevin and Linda English have stayed here and loved it. They camped out in their van in the back, saw a movie, visited the art gallery (and bought a piece of art), did a number of bike rides right from the school, and had great times talking with Brian and Corrine. We strongly recommend giving it a try!
Trail Building with Kent Howes
In this episode, we talk about the art of mountain bike trail building in Central Oregon. For us, gravel cyclists, some of these trails are super sweet to ride. Our guest is Kent Howes who is a master trail builder and has been building trails for over 30 years, he’s also been a professional trail builder since 2007.
Big, Old Barns! The Wallowa Barn Tour
Learn all about the Wallowa Barn Tour. In this episode, we talk with Jennifer Piper of the Wallowa Chamber of Commerce and Alana Carollo of the Eastern Oregon Visitors Association. Learn how the Barn Tour got started, what you will see. We also talk about two other ways to experience the culture of the area: Farm Trails and a historic collection of farm implements. This podcast is perfect for if you are heading out to ride our Wallowa Barn Tour gravel route
Logging in the Old Mill: Local Cyclist Tells the Story
Bend, now a town of outdoor enthusiasts, microbreweries, and technology, used to be the center of timber production. The Old Mill District was the heart of this activity, with two active mills, one on the east bank of the river and one on the west bank. In the 1950s, over 50 rail cars per day would off-load timber into the river. On today’s show, long-term resident and bad-ass gravel cyclist Jeff Boulet shares snippets of history with us.
This podcast is sponsored by the Bend Cultural Tourism Fund.
The Ride! Dooley Mountain Climb
A quick 2-minute video of what to expect on your ride!
