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Wonderful to talk with Sally Orange of Team Mind Over Matter - winners of the 2019 Ian Sandbach "Spirit of RAAM Award" * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Marko Baloh is having an amazing race this year! Riding strong in second place overall and first in Solo Men 50-59, Marko is nearing the end of his journey. Laurel Darren checks in from the RV outside Chilicothe with an update on Baloh's progress. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Crew member Laurel Darren checks in for team Marko Baloh as they race through Indiana. Marko is having one of the most consistent RAAMs of his career as he leads the Male 50-59 division and rides in second place overall * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sylvia, Kristi and Meg sat down with us following the RAW Awards Banquet to discuss their epic race. Sylvia was the ultimate 2 person relay teammate as she rode the final 400 miles from Camp Verde. Superstar crew members Kristi and Meg knew Sylvia would go for it and were there to offer their full support. Sylvia was off the bike for only 14 minutes between Camp Verde and the Durango finish line! * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
RAAM fan Johnny Boswell drove some 800 miles to Kansas so he could watch the RAAM leaders race through the midwest. Johnny brings 11 years experience as a RAAM Official to his perspective on the race and we caught up with him for his take on the event thus far as he drove home. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Interview with Jen Orr moments after she crossed the 2019 Race Across the West finish line as the Overall Solo Champion! * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Norm Thomas first undertook the Texas Water Safari in 1978 and has been hooked ever since. He's finished once in a two man canoe and the other nine as a soloist. Norm shares his experiences with us as he prepares to greet the 2019 finishers of this year's event. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
What a great time at the Colorado League Decade of Dirt Kickoff party at Yeti Cycles! We talked with too many interesting individuals to fit them all into one program - here's Part 1 * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jamie Van Beek finished the Dirty Kanza last year and immediately was looking for something more difficult... So she was accepted into this year's inaugural Dirty Kanza XL. Jamie shares her experiences with us over a two part interview! * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Lon Haldeman talks about the upcoming PAC Tour season with special focus on the new Elite/Ridge of the Rockies Tour! * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Mick Walsh checks in from Borrego Springs, CA with an update from the 6-12-24 Hour World Championships * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Alex Telitsine and crew chief Mick Walsh check in 5 minutes prior to the mandatory pre-race meeting - so this is a quick one. Mick will be providing us with updates from the race and Alex's progress throughout! * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Isaac Mohr joins us to talk about his early beginnings in mountain bike riding and his journey from his start to now being a role model and mentor for those on the team! * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
You can meet some of the most interesting people on an airplane! I was fortunate, during a recent trip, to meet one of our pilots - Anna Rice. As well as being a pilot for United Airlines, Anna is also a cyclist, triathlete and family person. She took some time this morning to visit with us and share some of her story * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Last year it was announced that Trans Iowa was in its final run. Sarah Cooper and two partners have revived the event as "Iowa Wind and Rock. Registration opens this Saturday with only 120 spots available. With the interest generated to this point, you'd best get your application in as soon as it opens. Sarah joins us to talk about the particulars of the race in the first of our series leading up to the April 20th event! * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
April Paige and Adam Tannenbaum join us from the Check-In Foundation. The Check-In Foundation works to spread awareness of suicide prevention and CTE throughout the cycling and sports communities. April and Adam delve into difficult topics and the need to reach out to those who may be in need of your love and support. April also discusses the relationship between the Check-In Foundation and the Colorado League. If you need immediate help please call 1(800)273-8255(TALK) * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Andrew Danly joins us along with super crew member Michael Conti to talk about Andrew's record setting ride at the recent Hoodoo 300. Danly was racing as a solo but the teamwork with his crew was amazing * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jay Torborg (Western Bike Works) has ridden tens of thousands of miles around the world. He spent some time in France this summer in the shadow of the legendary Mt. Ventoux. I wanted to get an insider's point of view of what this climb is really like. Jay provides! * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Jamie Van Beek checks in from Ketchum, ID where she absolutely threw down in Friday's Stage 2 Time Trial. Today she puts her podium placing on the line with the 90 mile Stage 3. Photo courtesy Linda Guerrette Photography * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Bellingham's Jamie Van Beek is having a great year on the bike. She's currently taking part in the new Queen Stage Race in Rebecca's Private Idaho. Jamie checks in following Stage 1 (which sounded beyond challenging!) and is looking ahead to today's Stage 2. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Meet Tamara, Bella and Sofia Olsson who join us from Silverthorne following Sofia's first Mountain Bike race with the Colorado League! Photo by Linda Guerrette * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
16 year old Chris Anderson tells us the Colorado League changed his life in such a positive way that he was determined to give back. Anderson is doing just that through the Go Ride Scholarship which he created. As the recipient of the Go Ride Scholarship, Zach Karantounis took delivery of his new Orbea mountain bike today! Chris and Zach joined us for our inaugural episode of Colorado League Radio! * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
16 year old Chris Anderson tells us the Colorado League changed his life in such a positive way that he was determined to give back. Anderson is doing just that through the Go Ride Scholarship which he created. As the recipient of the Go Ride Scholarship, Zach Karantounis took delivery of his new Orbea mountain bike today! Chris and Zach joined us for our inaugural episode of Colorado League Radio! Also want to give a big shout out to Castle Rock Bike & Ski owner & Coach Mark Neel & Orbea for the discounted bike purchase & fit as well as Primal Wear for their fundraising support & all who donated. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Aevolo Pro Cycling is having a great race at the Tour of Utah. Alex Hoehn joins us to discuss Stage 2, the air quality, heat and teamwork! * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Alex Hoehn joins us from the massage table following a tough Stage 1. Hoehn had a strong ride on the climb to Brian Head and focused on team work as he and his Aevolo Pro Cycling teammates were working to get their sprinters in position at the end. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Newly crowned U23 Men's Road Champion Alex Hoehn (Aevolo Pro Cycling) joins us following the prologue of the 2018 Tour of Utah! * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
New stars and stripes jersey owner Alex Hoehne (Aevolo) and his coach Adam Mills (Source Endurance) join us to discuss Alex's preparation, goals, strategy and the value of teamwork necessary for a successful performance at the U23 National Road Championships! * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Nicole Reist and crew member/translator Irina Zurrer join us from Switzerland for a discussion about Nicole's winning ride! * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We're joined by two crew members and three riders from the four tandem relay team Sea to See - the first team to finish RAAM with blind/visually impaired stokers. We take a look at the team's message, strategy, logistics and how they were able to successfully meet their goals while managing 28 crew and racers in the close confines of a Race Across America attempt. * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
4 Tandem Team Sea to See became the first ever team with blind/visually impaired stokers to complete Race Across America. Jack Chen joins us to talk about the incredible experience! * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
