Kait Boyle, the Education and Events Director of Bikepacking Roots joins us again to address questions about backcountry hygiene; peeing, pooping, and proper disposal.
In this podcast, we talk with Kait Boyle from Bikepacking Roots about how cyclists can minimize the spread of invasive species, where we should and shouldn’t camp, and dive into the the nuances of campfire use.
Bikepacking in bear country, what should you do with your gear that will attract bears? Wet trails, what are the best practices for Leave No Trace? Kait Boyle from Bikepacking Roots returns to answer more of your questions.
A thought-provoking interview about bikepacking racing etiquette and preparation with Kait Boyle from Bikepacking Roots. She returns to answer more Leave No Trace (LNT) questions. We dive into the summer’s events surrounding the large number of SAR rescues on the Tour Divide 2022, how to apply Leave No Trace to “front country” communities/interactions, and what it means to be prepared in the backcountry on a bike for all conditions. Kait also shares some parting LNT advice on pooping and water at the very end!
Many of the gravel roads ridden in British Columbia are “resource roads.” Resource roads are typically one- or two-lane gravel roads built to access natural resources in remote areas. They are used primarily by industrial vehicles engaged in forestry, mining, oil and gas, or agriculture operations (think big trucks!). Resource roads often have limited visibility […]
Ryan Ranch area was homesteaded in the 1890s. In the 1920s a berm along the Deschutes River was constructed to keep the river from flooding valuable pasture land. Prior to this, the area historically functioned as an emergent freshwater marsh that was connected to surface flows from the Deschutes River. In the early 2010s, the meadow was reconnected to the Deschutes River through a restoration project. In this podcast, we talk with Peter Sussmann of the National Forest Service to learn more about the project and its impacts on wildlife.
In this podcast, we discuss the balance of conservation and recreation, and what recreational enthusiasts can do to protect the lands that are important to them. Joining us is John Sterling who severed for 17 years as the Executive Director of the Conservation Alliance. Prior to that, he was the Director of Environmental Programs at Patagonia.
What! It is not public land? Ben Gordon, Executive Director of Central Oregon Land Watch, joins us to discuss a large area of private land called Skyline Forest and what the future entails for this 33,000 acres of land.
The rock doctor is in the house! Dr. Kim Ely discusses about the unique geological features of Hayrick Butte, a rare type of volcano located in the Willamette National Forest next to the Hoodoo ski area in Central Oregon.
When someone says “wooden bike”, what do you think of? Before I started talking to my friend Sam who rides a wooden gravel bike, I always thought wooden bikes were either a piece of art, some strange gimmick or maybe a child’s strider bike.
In this episode we talk with Scott Campbell who is the founder of Celilo Cycles here in Oregon and their specialty is wooden bikes.
Today we will be talking about cycling infrastructure, community, accountability and involvement. Our special guest is Bend lawyer and cyclist Peter Werner. This is a must listen to for all cyclists, including gravel cyclists, as we sometimes venture out onto the pavement in our rides.
What happens if I encounter wildlife and I feel scared or threatened? This is a compilation of two interviews, one with Amy Stuart, who worked for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for 30 years, and another conversation with Lauri Turner and Brock McCormick who are both Wildlife Biologists with the Deschutes National Forest.
Learn more about Forest Service road decommissioning, how this impacts us as cyclists, and what we can do to help. Joining us is Brock McCormick who is a Biologist with the Deschutes National Forest in Central Oregon.
We continue our discussion on the impact we have as cyclists have on wildlife and our surroundings. Joining us are Lauri Turner and Brock McCormick who are both Wildlife Biologists with the Deschutes National Forest in Central Oregon.
There is a rugged, gnarly gravel road, the only road, through the Grapevine Mountains in Death Valley National Park. It is the Titus Canyon Road – a great gravel bike ride, 25 miles with an elevation loss of over 5000 feet. But … how did that road come to be? In this podcast, we talk with Jeremy Stoltzfus, a Death Valley Park Ranger who is in charge of mining history and artifacts. Jeremy has been with the park service for over 16 years, all the time in Death Valley.
Meet Kerry Werner, a cyclocross pro that is worth keeping an eye out in the CX world. Kerry has competed in multiple World Championships for the US National Team and won his first elite title in 2019 at the Pan Am Champs. Although cyclocross racing is a bike part of Kerry’s cycling career, today we get to chat with Kerry both in and out of racing and tips for planning for a big cycling adventure ride.
As a cyclist, I usually think I don’t have much of an impact on my natural surroundings when I ride. I’m on a bike, it’s not motorized, it’s fairly quiet. Join our conversation as we learn about the impact we as cyclists have on wildlife and how we can mitigate this impact. Our guest today is Amy Stuart who has worked for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for 30 years.
Now’s the time to head on down to southern Arizona (think Tucson area and south) for an awesome cold-weather escape. Join the Dirty Freehub Team for this webinar to scope out the 50+ Dirty Freehub 5-Star gravel bike routes. We will include an overview on how to get the most out of our website, a […]
We sat down with the founders of Dirty Freehub to hear Linda and Kevin share their story. How they started a homespun website and have grown it to an organization of 15+ people. Their mission has expanded from providing great gravel routes to connecting cyclists to where they ride. We also learn what it takes to build great routes, and fund an organization doing all they do.
Skyline Forest: What Has Changed in the Last Year Skyline Forest included some of our favorite gravel bike routes in Bend including Oktoberfest, Railbed Spurs, Two Bulls, and Quick and Dirty. Join us for this Zoom webinar where we catch up with Rika Ayotte, the new Executive Director for the Deschutes Land Trust, on exactly […]
This webinar will showcase the gravel bike routes that Kevin and Linda English (Co-Founders of Dirty Freehub) have put together on their most recent trip to Death Valley. Skidoo Billy Lyle Twenty Mule Team Par 3 on the Devil Aguereberry Point and the signature Titus Canyon They will talk about each route, gear recommendations, and […]
In this podcast, we talk with Nicholas Kristof, the award-winning columnist from the New York Times, and farm owner in the Willamette Valley. We talk about growing up on a farm, the challenges of farming, and some of the opportunities for rural and urban Oregonians to come together.
Nicholas’s farm is located in Yamhill so if you ride on our Yamhill Loop route, you will get a much better sense of some of the local issues facing this specific town.
We all have heard the term “land trust”. But, do you really know what a land trust does? Why land trusts may be the most important element to recreation and wildlife habitat conservation moving forward? In this podcast, we speak with Amanda Martino, the Conservation Director, with the Blue Mountain Land Trust.
Joining us is James Good of Good Bike Co. Find out what makes the Ochocos in Central Oregon such a special place and hear about some of James’ favorite routes. James talks about the Ochocos being good for both one-day excursions and multi-day bike packing adventures all leaving. The Ochocos are magical because of their old-growth trees, low traffic, an abundance of gravel roads, great single track and even some good options for the roadies.
On this week’s episode of Girls Gone Gravel Kathryn and Kristi catch up with cyclist and route-planning expert Linda English. In 2014 Linda and her husband founded Dirty Freehub, an online resource for cyclists looking for vetted gravel routes. Since then, the site has grown into a non-profit organization that offers resources to gravel cyclists […]
Hear from the early trail builders Eric Vickers and Ben Husaby about the master plan at the Phil’s complex (or lack thereof), finding trails before maps, and what it meant to be a trail author. These trails are located in Bend, Oregon.
Have you ever been riding at Phil’s and wondered, what do all these trail names mean and who came up with these? Eric L. Vickers, who was one of the pioneers responsible for the early formation of the Phil’s trail network, is going to answer these burning questions, many of us have. These trails are located in Bend, Oregon.
Did you know that Ben’s Trail wasn’t built initially for mountain biking but as a training trail for nordic skiing? Hear from Ben Husaby, the creator of Ben’s Trail. These trails are located in Bend, Oregon.
Voodoo is a short trail segment that runs roughly along a contour line in Phil’s trail system in Bend, Oregon. Do you know why that is? Hear from Ben Husaby, one of the creators of the Voodoo Trail.
In this podcast, we talk with Mike Hollern, the Chairman of the Board for Brooks Resources, about the early days of roundabouts in the city of Bend. Learn about the first roundabout, some of the challenges in building the first, and some of the unique benefits.
Learn about the history of the Old Mill, how it influenced the name of the town of Bend, Oregon and what it looked and felt like when the mills were operating. Joining us is Kelly Cannon Miller, the Executive Director of the Deschutes Historical Museum and Vanessa Ivey the Manager of the Deschutes Historical Museum.
Learn more about the history of Drake Park!. Joining us today is Kelly Cannon Miller, the Executive Director of the Deschutes Historical Museum and Vanessa Ivey the Manager of the Deschutes Historical Museum. Drake Park is located in Bend, Oregon.
Eight scouting rides. Two community rides. More than a dozen mapped variations.
We just published the McCool route—but getting it ready took time. We rode it again and again, tested multiple options, and refined every mile before publishing it.
That’s the Dirty Freehub difference: routes that are vetted, curated, and maintained. If you value that kind of fieldwork, please support Dirty Freehub with a donation.
