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Two Bulls Fire
In June of 2014, two fires started nearly simultaneously sweeping through the Skyline Forest which have become known as the Two Bulls Fire complex. Paul Dewey, Founder of Central Oregon Land Watch describes “the mushroom cloud” and the significance of the fires just outside of Bend, Oregon.
Trail Etiquette (Horses, Hikers & Bikers)
Whether you like to hike, bike, or ride a horse, we all want to enjoy our trails safely. Learn how to share the trail respectfully!
Bueno Aires Wildlife Refuge
Hosting gorgeous grassland framed by the Baboquivari Mountains to the west, this wildlife refuge in Southern Arizona is home to pronghorn, mule and white-tailed deer javelina, coyotes, coatimundis, mountain lions and over 320 species of birds, including an assortment of raptors and the endangered Masked Bobwhite Quail. Dirt roads course through the refuge providing great opportunities for gravel cycling. In this podcast, we talk with Reta Rutledge, Vice-President of the Friends of Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge.
Tractors, Bulls and Lycra
In this podcast, we talk with Daarla K who is a rancher and farmer in northeast Oregon. She and her husband operate a 1000-acre farm that has been in his family since 1886. Learn how to safely pass by big tractors and combines, how to get through a cattle drive, and what aggressive behavior by a bull looks like. We also talk about how to support local farmers.
Mecca Grade Estate Malt
Today we talk beer, malt, farming and what it looks like when you combine them all in one place. Our guest is Seth Klann who is a master brewer and the owner and operator of Mecca Grade Estate Malt located in Madras, Oregon. (Part of Dirty Freehub‘s Over the Rainbow route.) This podcast was recorded onsite at Mecca Grade Estate Malt in front of a live audience as part of our Love Where You Ride Series.
What Is Gravel Cycling and Why You Should Give It A Try
THE WASHINGTON POST – Krystal Salvent was an avid road cyclist – until she found herself lying in a ditch after a driver ran her off the road. That experience prompted the Boulder, Colorado, co-leader of Black Girls Do Bike Denver to buy her first gravel bike. “If I can remove that obstacle for myself […]
How to “Love Where You Ride!”
Does this mean smile and be happy and listen to some tunes as you ride? Or is it something else? Something bigger than just self? In today’s episode, we talk with Kait Boyle, who is the Co-Founder of Bikepacking Roots and the creator of the Love Where You Ride campaign. The campaign is an opportunity for backcountry and gravel cyclists to learn about their impact on the outdoors and how to minimize it. Bikepacking Roots partnered with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics to create the Love Where You Ride campaign.
Poop, Pee, and Backcountry Hygiene (Your Questions Answered – Part 1)
Kait Boyle, the Education and Events Director of Bikepacking Roots joins us again to address questions about backcountry hygiene; peeing, pooping, and proper disposal.
Campsites, Campfires, and Invasive Species – Your Questions Answered (Part 2)
In this podcast, we talk with Kait 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.
Camping with Bears & Riding Wet Trails – Your Questions Answered (Part 3)
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 returns to answer more of your questions.
Bikepacking Race Etiquette, Reflections from SAR on the Tour Divide 2022 – Your Questions Answered (Part 4)
A thought-provoking interview about bikepacking racing etiquette and preparation with Kait Boyle. 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!
British Columbia Resource Roads
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 Meadows
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.
The Balance of Recreation and Conservation
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.
Skyline Forest
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.
Hayrick Butte
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.
Making Bikes from Wood
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.
Cycling infrastructure with Peter Werner
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.
Wildlife Encounters – What To Do When You Feel Threatened
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.
Decommissioning Forest Service Roads
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.
Wildlife Impact Part 2
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.
The Story of Leadfield & the Titus Canyon Road
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.
Bike Talk with CX Pro Kerry Werner
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.
