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Wildlife Impact Part 1
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.
Southern Arizona: It’s Time to Ride Gravel!
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 […]
The Story of Dirty Freehub
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 Update: 20 Minutes w/ Rika Ayotte
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 […]
Death Valley by Gravel Bike!
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 […]
Bike Karma
Hear Phil’s unbelievable story of getting his bike stolen from the back of his car in an Ikea parking lot in Portland and the resulting good karma!
Farm Talk with Nicholas Kristof
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.
Blue Mountain Land Trust
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.
The Magic of the Ochoco Mountains
Joining us is James Good of Good Bike Co. Find out what makes the Ochocos 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.
Plan The Perfect Route with Linda English
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 […]
The Phil’s Area (The early days!)
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.
Trail Names (The Backstories)
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.
Storm King or Cougar Trail?
Here is the little known story of what Storm King might have been called.
Ben’s Trail (The History)
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.
Ben’s Trail
Here more about the original design of Ben’s trail from author, Ben Husaby.
Voodoo (The History)
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.
Roundabouts in Bend
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.
History of the Old Mill
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.
History of Drake Park
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.
Oldest Structure in Deschutes County
We’re going to learn about the oldest existing structure in Deschutes County and how homesteading impacts us today. Joining us once again is Kelly Cannon Miller, the Executive Director of the Deschutes Historical Museum and Vanessa Ivey the Manager of the Deschutes Historical Museum.
Abbey Bike Tools
In this episode, we speak with the founder of Abbey Tools. Learn about how they got started, what it takes to make great bike tools, and how they came up with the name.
Route Development and Exploratory Routes
Find out what goes into gravel route development and what it’s like to do a Dirty Freehub exploratory route. Sometimes all goes well, other times it is an adventure and maybe even epic. Special guests Michelle and Gatum share their stories with us!
Vanlife with Michelle and Gautum
Hear the story of what it takes to get started, van selection and other Vanlife adventures and challenges. Michelle and Gatum purchased a used Sprinter van and have been living and riding out of it for the last year. We think they know a bit about the adventure of vanlife living!
