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Murphology PodcastEpisode 159: Colorado's Ride with Bill PlockRegistration is open for the 2025 Colorado’s Ride! Use code MURPH to get $100 off your registration fee. Occurring in mid August, Colorado’s Ride is an epic cycling adventure that immerses you into stunning landscapes of Colorado, and charming towns like Durango and Pagosa Springs. I completed this ride in 2024 and invited ride director Bill Plock to be on the podcast to talk more about this bike tour. This multi day tour features an ascent up almost 11,000 feet on Molas Pass through the San Juan National Forest, and also up beautiful Wolf Creek Pass. Off the bike there are some real...2025-02-0732 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 158: Cherokee Nation’s Amaiya Bearpaw: Remember the Removal Bike RideOn this episode meet Amaiya Bearpaw. As a proud member of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, she was chosen to pedal about 950 miles in 2023 as part of the Remember the Removal Bike Ride, also known as RTR. The ride spans from Georgia to Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas and Oklahoma over nearly three weeks.
The Remember the Removal Bike Ride was started by the Cherokee Nation in 1984 with the intent for Cherokee youth to retrace the Trail of Tears and get a glimpse of the hardships their ancestors faced when they made the same trek on foot years before. The...2024-12-0637 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 157: Leave Your Bike Tour Logistics to Summit Cycle SolutionsThere are many ways to enjoy a bicycle tour whether you join an event, pay someone to provide logistics, or you do all the planning yourself. On this episode meet Zach Ostrander from Summit Cycle Solutions. He started this all encompassing logistics company back in 2016 when he noticed a strong need for logistics specific to cycling. Summit Cycle Solutions does everything from full service, like ordering port of pots, filing permits, securing venues and hotels or camping for events, or they will take on one or two components of an event that a ride director may need help with. They...2024-11-0138 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 152: Beth McBride Wins DFL at Mid South GravelWhat the heck is DFL? Well, keeping it PG, it stands for Dead Freaking Last and at Mid South Gravel there is a celebration for the last rider to finish the 100 mile gravel course, a high energy celebration that I have never experienced before. Hundreds of people line up at the finish line and this year as Beth McBride crossed that finish line, people were cheering, the champagne was spraying and the band was playing. It was epic! Bobby Wintle is the Race Director and he goes out of his way to make this weekend one heck of a party...2024-05-0435 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 151: Winning the Florida 500 with Dan SwensonHave you heard of the Florida 500? This is an ultra endurance bike race that starts in Jacksonville FL and Finishes in Key West, giving riders over 530 miles of some of the fastest and flattest stretches of roads in the world. You can race as a solo unsupported rider, a solo supported rider, or as a Team Relay with 2, 4 or 8 riders. Today on the podcast meet cyclist Dan Swenson. Dan is an ultra endurance racer who lives in the high mountains of Colorado where he balances his professional time coaching others as an Endurance Sports Coach, owning and operating Dogma Athletica...2024-04-1939 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 150: The Iowa Gravel Series with Ian BreitlowThe Iowa Gravel Series started in 2020 after Chris McQueen put on the Glenwood Gravel Grinder and decided to expand. Seven races now make up the Iowa Gravel Series, and it is a full season of events all over Iowa that take place from May to September. Races include the Glenwood Superbloom which is a unique and first of a kind women’s gravel race in Iowa and takes place in late September.
In this episode Ian Breitlow, the Marketing Director with the Iowa Gravel Series, is on to tell us more about how the Iowa Gravel Series uses gravel roads to...2024-04-0534 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 149: The Tour des Trees Bicycle TourOn this episode I chat with Jonathan Cain from TREE Fund. TREE Fund, which stands for Tree Research and Education Endowment Fund, is a national nonprofit that among many tree related things, distributes scholarships to college students who are going into the tree care industry. Their biggest fundraiser is the Tour des Trees. Each year they host this fully supported multi day bike tour for about 100 riders. This year in late September riders will pedal about 425 miles in the Southern New England area while attending outreach events along the way. You can be part of Tour des Trees as a...2024-03-2233 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 148: The One Pedal At A Time Movement with Daniel HurdTRIGGER WARNING: SUICIDE DISCUSSION. On this episode Dan Hurd, AKA Lt. Dan joins me, and we talk a considerable amount about the sensitive topic of suicide so please be aware. Dan himself has attempted suicide several times and lucky for him, and all of us, he found the bicycle and it changed his life for the better. He had only been on a few rides when he decided to join a friend for a long ride. As we all do at times, as the miles ticked away, the complaining started and Dan’s friend came back at Dan with some to...2024-03-0157 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 147: Frankie Holt Talks Cycling and Fierce Hazel, a Sustainable Bike Bag CompanyFrankie Holt wasn’t really into cycling when she had a life changing experience while on a bike trip with her sister. She was in her 40’s and that bicycle trip gave her new energy, new confidence and the realization that freedom came with cycling. She also realized she couldn’t find a cycling bag that was quite right for what she needed, so she went about creating her own and her company, Fierce Hazel, was born! At Fierce Hazel, Frankie sells products that are unique, eco-friendly, and sustainable. She cares about the planet along with the people who make her pr...2024-02-1048 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 146: Riding the Rum Runner Tour to Key WestI recently spent a week riding my bike in Florida with the Rum Runner Tour and asked the tour hosts to join me on the podcast. Pat Mayben and Bill Plock both have a ton of experience as event organizers, and run this successful bicycle tour that leads riders through the Florida Everglades and down to Key West. The Rum Runner Tour will introduce you to really cool places that you might not find on your own. Plus they take care of all the logistics so all you have to do is bike and enjoy. Their next tour is coming...2023-12-2245 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 145: Para-Cyclist Jeremy RaeszlerToday meet an extremely inspiring person, Jeremy Raeszler. Jeremy had a motocross accident back in 2008 that left him with a spinal injury and paralyzed from the waist down. He was now a paraplegic and told he would never walk again and that was a pretty hard pill to swallow for Jeremy. Time passed and somehow the idea of riding a bicycle got into his head and he was determined to figure out how he could learn to ride. You will hear from Jeremy himself how he accomplished what seemed to be an impossible goal. In less than a year he...2023-11-1748 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 144: Joy Ride: A Bike Odyssey From Alaska To ArgentinaJoy Ride: A Bike Odyssey from Alaska to Argentina written by Kristen Jokinen, is a new book available now! On the show today meet WORLD TRAVELERS, Ville and author Kristen, who are currently on a book tour zigzagging across the country promoting the book. They are on to talk about their 2 year, 18,000 mile journey from Alaska to Argentina on bikes! After hiking the entire Pacific Crest Trail they had the itch to do something equally epic, and the plan to bike from Alaska to Argentina was born. At the time, they didn’t even own bikes. With the help of a...2023-09-1549 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 143: Jamie From Canada!Today meet Jamie from Canada! He is a self proclaimed bagger who got deep into bike touring a few years back and hasn’t looked back. Last year he loaded all his gear onto his Surly Long Haul Trucker and took about 6 weeks to bike across Canada. This year his big adventure plan was to bike across Iowa as part of RAGBRAI. He decided to make it an even bigger adventure by riding his bike from Canada, through Minnesota and then to the start of RAGBRAI in Sioux City, Iowa. He is on to tell us about his travels by bi...2023-09-0136 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 142: Grassroots Gravel with Adam DavidsonGrassroots Gravel is a new entity and new event coming to Pueblo, Colorado this fall and Adam Davidson is back to talk about it. You can be part of this first year event and get 15% off!
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Adam was on episode 41 to talk about singletrack biking, trail building and the Southern Colorado Trail Builders group in Pueblo. This time he is back to promote a gravel event that is designed to attract the gravel racers, gravel bikers, and also the everyday rider who might...2023-08-1842 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 141: Father and Son Bike Across the United StatesOn this episode meet Sam Westby. Recently Sam and his dad loaded up their bikes and rode across the country. Sam started bike touring with the family at the age of 9 and riding across the country with his dad was a bucket list vision for many years. This year the stars aligned with both of their schedules so they put a plan and a route together and away they went. Sam was on a bit of a time crunch so with fully loaded touring bikes, they launched from Oregon with a goal to end in New Jersey. They averaged 86 miles...2023-08-1136 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 140: The Moonlight Classic Bike EventHave you heard of the nonprofit called Orchard Place? They provide mental health treatment and expertise to kids in Iowa. Today meet Brandie Broadhead, the director of volunteers and special events with Orchard Place. Orchard Place is the oldest locally based charity in Des Moines, they have been around 130 years, providing both inpatient and outpatient services to kids as young as 2 years old. Their biggest fundraiser is an annual bicycle ride called the Moonlight Classic, which attracts up to 700 riders for a one day ride that is unique in that it is a night time ride that takes riders around...2023-06-2328 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 139: Derechos, Bikes and Tour des TreesToday you are going to hear what it was like to live through a Derecho, and what it has to do with bikes and trees. A derecho is kind of like a hurricane that occurs on land, and lasts much longer than a normal thunderstorm. It was August of 2020 when I learned what a derecho was, because it came through and destroyed my community.
Seeing over half of our tree canopy lost on that day was a terrible loss. How can you replace so many trees? And who can? A fellow cyclist who is also an arborist introduced me to...2023-05-1914 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 138: Pedaling 625 miles in 28 hours, on a Peloton!On this episode meet Johnathan Olson. He got a Peloton as a gift a few years ago and like most people he started out doing a couple of workouts a week. If you haven’t heard of Peloton, it is a brand of stationary bike that has built in features that allow you to join live cycling events so you can ride your bike alone in your home, but with thousands of other Peloton riders at the same time. This strong community is what got Johnathan hooked! He rides every single day, sometimes multiple times a day. And get this, he...2023-04-2854 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 137: Amy Boelter on How to ‘Fail Forward’ Through CyclingAmy Boelter is on this week’s episode to tell us her journey to reclaim her health via the bicycle. Several years back Amy experienced a tough journey to have a baby. Once her daughter was born, she fought some unexplained health issues that doctors couldn’t give her answers for a quick fix. Add to this the pandemic and some mental health issues along with postpartum depression, Amy didn’t like the way things were going. So she decided to reclaim her life and take control of her own health. It started with the purchase of a Peloton and 5 minute...2023-04-1432 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 136: Biking Up and Over Emory PassOn this episode I am going to tell you all about Emory Pass. Emory Pass is a high mountain pass located in the southern part of New Mexico, USA, in the Black Range Mountains. It is in the Gila National Forest and Emory Pass rises to an elevation of 8,228 feet above sea level. Bicycling Magazine once listed it as one of the greatest climbs in the country! In March of 2022 I biked up and over with a few of my friends while we were on a mission to bike across the U.S.
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Murphology PodcastEpisode 135: Bikepacking the HuRaCaN 300On this episode Cathy Niebauer is on to tell us about her experience bikepacking in a multi day event called the Huracan300. The Huracan 300 Challenge is the ultimate off-road endurance experience in the state of Florida. The route features over 100 miles of singletrack, many remote miles of double-track forest roads and abandoned paths, and a few miles of pavement here and there. And as Cathy will tell us, this part of Florida is definitely not flat. Cathy and her team completed this event in about 4 days and experienced about every kind of terrain you can imagine! You can learn more...2023-03-0337 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 134: All About Gravel Locos with Founder Fabian SerraltaMeet Fabian Serralta, who founded a popular gravel event called Gravel Locos after he discovered his love of gravel biking and the spirit associated with it. He wanted to share with others his experiences riding gravel roads, while raising money for the local volunteer fire station in Hico, Texas. Gravel Locos has attracted over 1,600 gravel enthusiasts, from newbies to pros, and successfully put the small town of Hico on the map. This event takes place in May, and Gravel Locos has expanded to a second event in the fall that takes place in Pueblo, Colorado. Find more information at gravellocos...2023-02-2442 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 133: Favorite Bicycle Routes You Should RideI recently caught up with a few of my cycling friends and asked them about their favorite ride, or maybe a bucket list ride they want to make. So in this episode I will cover 4 great places worth checking out. From the Paul Bunyan Trail in Northern Minnesota, to Missouri and the Katy Trail, down to Florida to ride from Miami to Key West, and all the way to New Zealand! Thanks Kim, Tyler, Chris and Tommy for telling us about your favorites!
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Katy Trail...2023-02-0318 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 132: Michael O'Brien's Cycling Crash Becomes His Last Bad DayBack in July of 2001, Michael experienced what he calls his ‘last bad day’, when he was hit head on by a motorist while riding his bike. This day changed his life, his outlook, and his identity. The road to recovery was a long one and there was a point when Michael realized he had to heal his mind if he wanted to get his body healed. That’s when he made the decision to call that terrible day back in July 2001 his last bad day. He has continued to live his life with this decision and today he is a leader...2023-01-2755 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 131: Girls in Gear with Gabrielle RossiThis week meet the founder of Girls in Gear. Gabrielle Rossi is the executive director of Girls in Gear which is a nonprofit organization that teaches young girls life skills through bike skills. Starting as young as 5 years old, Gabrielle and her team of coaches offer both one day clinics to learn to ride a bicycle as well as 8 week programs that combine the physical benefits of biking with the social and emotional learning that help build confidence in each of these youth. The program has expanded beyond New Jersey into neighboring states and to date they have helped hundreds...2023-01-2034 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 130: Ally Johnson, Executive Director for Bikepacking RootsToday meet Ally Johnson, executive director for Bikepacking Roots. Bikepacking has continued to become a very popular type of bicycle activity and Bikepacking Roots was started in 2017 by Kurt Refsnider and Kaitlyn Boyle, both professional bikepacker/bikepack racers, who are still an important part of the staff. This is a one stop shop type of website that provides bikepackers with resources like interactive maps, well thought out routes and current conditions like fires or weather issues. They can also help you determine what public land is available for bikepacking along with advocating for future land suitable for bikepacking.
www.bikepackingroots...2023-01-1429 minMurphology Podcast*Rebroadcast: Jason Carolan Provides a Recap of Ride the Rockies (Episode 110)Ride the Rockies has opened registration for the 2023 tour, and next week the route will be announced! Last year I was in Colorado as part of the Ride the Rockies crew. Ride the Rockies is a 6 day Colorado bicycle tour that started way back in the mid eighties. Last year riders tackled 8 mountain passes on their bicycles, almost 30,000 feet of elevation gain and not one, but two days of over 100 miles of pedaling. I caught up with Jason Carolan from Flexential to get a recap on his week of biking in Colorado. Flexential has been supporting the ride for 8 years...2023-01-0624 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 129: Listener MailTime for some more listener mail!! Topics include biking in Minnesota, group riding, and my take on tubeless vs tube tires. Enjoy!
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Email me at murphologypodcast...2022-12-2316 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 128: The World Spins By, One Pedal Stroke at a Time, With Jerry KopackOn this episode meet Jerry Kopack. Author. Speaker. Recovering Cubicle Dweller. He just released his new book titled The World Spins By, which is about both harrowing and comical adventures of touring on the bike. Jerry is on to talk about the book along with how he got out of the corporate world and into bike touring. While owning and running a hospice business with his mom, Jerry got a first hand look at how much of a gift time really is, and he keeps this in the back of his mind as he chooses how to live life. Jerry...2022-12-1647 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 127: Sam Bennett is the New Bicycle Touring ProOn this episode meet Sam Bennett. He is the new face behind the popular website BicycleTouringPro.com. This website is truly a one stop shop for anyone into bicycle touring or dreaming of bicycle touring. It is a great how-to resource, with blog articles, YouTube videos, books, you name it, for those who might be interested in learning what it takes to travel by bicycle, and it is also full of information for those who already enjoy the bike touring life. Sam has a strong background in biking, including working in the bicycle industry and has spent enough time in...2022-12-0938 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 126: The Ready Riders Complete the Great American Rail-TrailThis week meet the guys from ReadyRiders.bike. Mike and Steve recently packed up their bikes and rode the entire Great American Rail Trail. It took them 90 days to pedal over 4,000 miles of mixed terrain surfaces, passing through 14 states as they made their way from Washington DC to Washington state. They are on to tell us about their experiences biking across the country with everything they needed packed on their bikes. Speaking of Rails to Trails, I interviewed Kevin Belanger, a trail planner for Rails to Trails back in episode 89. Kevin’s focus was on the Great American Rail-Trail which is...2022-11-2646 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 125: An 18,000 Mile Bike Tour Fundraising for National ParksThis week meet Scott who is a lifelong bike tourist. He named his bike Mustang Sally and they just completed an 18,000 mile self contained journey with a mission to raise money for national parks. He called it Parks Pilgrimage and he was able to visit 33 national parks in one continuous bicycle tour! Scott is on to tell us about this great adventure and is going to provide us with some good tips on bike travel, gear, and passion for bicycle travel. You can find his travel blog at https://bikemule.home.blog/ and his Instagram account is https://www.instagram...2022-11-1854 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 124: Empowering Women through World Ride and Old Town OutfittersThis week meet Julie and Matt. Julie is the founder of a nonprofit organization called World Ride that works with women who are interested in learning how to mountain bike but might not have the resources to do so. World Ride works with local partners in various locations across the world. These partners help to recruit more women into the mountain biking community, assist in training guides and also employ certified guides. One of these partners is Matt, the founder of Old Town Outfitters, a top-rated outdoor adventure tour company in Guatemala.
If you are listening to this episode in...2022-11-1130 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 123: Eria Sabiiti and the Iowa Gravel GangThis week meet Eria Sabiiti. He stumbled upon gravel by chance when he and his wife-to-be saw a poster for a bike race in their community. That race turned into quite the adventure, and both of them were hooked! He started a local club called the Iowa Gravel Gang and rides weekly on Iowa gravel roads. He also participates in some pretty epic races across the US like Rebecca’s Private Idaho and GravelWorlds in Nebraska. Eria explains why he loves gravel…it’s just you, the bicycle, and the road, with the simple sounds of gravel and the miles of wid...2022-11-0542 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 122: The History of Pedal the Cause with Former Executive Director Jay IndovinoThis week meet Jay Indovino. Back in 2009 Jay started a bicycle event called Pedal the Cause in St. Louis. His goal was to raise money for cancer research, and to date, Pedal the Cause has raised millions and millions of dollars. Jay was executive director until 2020 and is on to tell us what it was like to run a top notch, first class event, where 100% of rider donations go directly to cancer research. 100%! Jay now consults others on how to run a success event at i5 Enterprises. He also bikes, and a few years back he was part of the...2022-10-2849 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 121: Listener Mail!Time for some listener mail!! Thanks to all the listeners who take the time to reach out. I love it! Topics on this episode include cold weather bikepacking, biking with strangers, and Murph’s drink of choice. Enjoy!
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Murphology PodcastEpisode 116: Long Distance Gravel Racing on a Single Speed BikeOn the show meet Maggie. Maggie is a long distance endurance cyclist who recently placed first in the single speed women’s category in the Gravel Worlds Long Voyage, which is a 300 mile gravel race. Maggie completed this event in just under 26 hours and placed third female overall in this distance! Earlier this year she decided she wanted to try out long distance endurance events on a single speed, so she researched and put together her perfect bike thanks to Knolly Bikes and has enjoyed it so much she is gearing up for a 487 mile race in October, the Arkansas Hi...2022-09-0343 minMurphology Podcast*Rebroadcast: Solo Female Bikepacker Pedals the Katy Trail (Episode 90)On this episode meet Kim who recently completed an epic solo bikepacking adventure by completing the Katy Trail on her bike after being inspired by a female colleague who did the same adventure while back. At nearly 240 miles long, the crushed limestone Katy Trail spans nearly the full width of Missouri and is the country’s longest continuous rail-trail, intersecting with rural farmland, scenic small towns, and centers of commerce and government on its route paralleling the Missouri River. And if you listened to episode 89 with Kevin Belanger from the Rails to Trail Conservancy, we talked a bit about the Ra...2022-08-2631 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 115: Sherry's Biking Capitol Building to Capitol BuildingOn the show today meet Sherry Ott from ottsworld.com. She is on today to tell us about a cool quest to finish what her father started, to visit every capitol building in the US, and she is doing it via bicycle! She describes herself as a corporate cube dweller turned nomad traveler. A travel expert who has traveled all over the world, her website is FULL of tips, tricks and beautiful photography. When the pandemic shut down travel she took up cycling, and got hooked!
Email me at murphologypodcast@gmail.com if you have a topic or the name...2022-08-1950 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 114: Meet Olympian Medalist Nelson Vails, Retired Road and Track CyclistOn this episode meet 1984 Silver Medalist in the Summer Olympics, Nelson Vails. AKA Nelly and the Cheetah. Nelly is the 1st African American to medal in cycling. He has also been 2005 inducted into the Lehigh Valley Velodrome Cycling Hall of Fame as well as the US Bicycle Hall of Fame. He was back in Iowa for another RAGBRAI and I was lucky to get to spend some time with Nelly throughout the week. He agreed to come on the podcast to talk about his life…past, present and future, and also to provide a few fun tips for recreational riders.
Em...2022-08-1236 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 113: Bike Adventurer Ryan Van Duzer Recaps RAGBRAI XLIXRAGBRAI 2022 is history, and what a ride it was! This was like my 25th or 26th RAGBRAI and I may have to call this year my favorite. The weather was beautiful and not only did I get to ride my bike all week, I was also lucky enough to be part of the RAGBRAI social media crew. It gave me a new and fun perspective on the ride that I thoroughly enjoyed. And the highlight of the week was meeting a famous YouTuber that I have been following for a long time. And omg he agreed to come on the...2022-08-0540 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 112: Author Larry Walsh Bikes and then Races Across AmericaOn the show today is Larry Walsh. Larry is the author of Suit to Saddle and Forty to Finish. Both of these books highlight Larry’s epic adventures of cycling across the United States at age 56, and then racing across the US a few years later. In this interview he tells us about his journey of self discovery, and how these adventures came to be. Check out his website at larry-walsh.com.
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Email me at murphologypodcast@gmail.com if...2022-07-0847 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 111: Catching the Bike Touring Bug Leads to 1,100 Miles of AdventureOn the show today you will meet Ben Gibbs. He is a musician and podcaster who I met while biking the Katy Trail. That was basically Ben’s first crack at bikepacking and he was hooked! He upgraded his gear and bike and went on an epic 6 week bicycle tour, exploring the C&O Towpath, the GAP trail, and the Empire State Trail. He traveled over 1,100 miles by bike and describes his experience along with the genuine kindness of strangers.
Welcome to our newest sponsor Hammerhead! Use code MURPHOLOGY at www.Hammerhead.io to get a free heart rate monitor wi...2022-07-0147 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 110: Jason Carolan Provides a Recap of Ride the RockiesA few weeks ago I was in Colorado as part of the Ride the Rockies crew. Ride the Rockies is a 6 day Colorado bicycle tour that started way back in the mid eighties. This year riders tackled 8 mountain passes on their bicycles, almost 30,000 feet of elevation gain and not one but two days of over 100 miles of pedaling. I caught up with Jason Carolan from Flexential to get a recap on his week of biking in Colorado. Flexential has been supporting the ride for 8 years, and Jason is on to tell us about his company as well as his week...2022-06-2424 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 109: Murph's Bicycle Ride Across America is Complete!Well listeners, I did it! I rode my bicycle all the way across the United States! I biked with Team Biking to Remember. We started March 12 in San Diego, California and we made our way across 8 states using the Adventure Cycling Southern Tier maps. It took us 64 days and 3,080 miles to pedal from coast to coast and we reached the Atlantic Ocean on May 14th. Along the way we met up with Alzheimer’s Association chapters, held events and with the support of family, friends, and complete strangers we were able to raise over $32,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association. I met...2022-05-2034 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 108: Murph And JLo Recap Biking Across The U.S. Part 3I sat down with Jenny Lorenz to talk about our adventure in progress, biking across the United States. Jenny had a vision many years ago to bike across America after she retired. She also wanted to somehow give back and so she married her passion for biking with her interest in raising money for the Alzheimer’s Association. Jenny’s mom has been suffering with Alzheimer’s for over a decade. She recruited friends, including me, to join her on this epic adventure and we started back in mid March. We are using the Adventure Cycling Southern Tier route and going...2022-05-0632 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 107: Bill Plock, Interim Director for Ride The RockiesOn the show this week I take some time to talk to the new interim ride director for Ride the Rockies. Bill Plock is a Colorado native and long time cyclist who is pretty pumped to take Ride the Rockies to the next level. Ride the Rockies is a multi day challenging event in Colorado that has been going on for 25 years! With 5 Continental Divide crossings and over 26,000 feet of climb, this year the ride takes you and your bike through some epic mountain passes that may make your legs burn from all that climbing, but will provide some great...2022-04-2925 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 106: Murph's Recap of Biking Across The U.S. Part TwoAs of today I am taking a much needed rest day in Austin, Tx enjoying the luxury of a real bed while I stay with my brother and his family. Tomorrow we will be back at it, starting day 35 of 63 days. We are using the Adventure Cycling Southern Tier route and going west to east. We started in San Diego and have pedaled across California, Arizona, New Mexico and now we are about halfway through Texas. We have had great luck with weather and courteous drivers on the road, and I am happy to report my team are all still...2022-04-1542 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 104: Jason Sumner From Ride The RockiesThis week meet Jason Sumner. You probably already know that I am a co-host on another podcast called Just GO Bike. Recently Andrea and I caught up with Jason who is from the Ride the Rockies team. He is a long time cyclist and a Colorado Native living in Crested Butte. He is also a journalist and has authored the book: 75 Classic Rides Colorado. Ride the Rockies, a multi day tour that explores communities in Colorado, has many similarities to RAGBRAI, the 7 day tour across Iowa, and has the history to prove it. Back in 1985, Claire Martin, a Denver Post...2022-03-1132 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 103: Darren Alff is the Bicycle Touring ProMeet Darren Alff. As one of the world’s most experienced bicycle travelers, the author of four popular cycling books, and the founder of BicycleTouringPro.com, Darren Alff has helped thousands of people plan, prepare for, and execute their own bicycle tours all around the world. He is the Bicycle Touring Pro and he started bicycle touring at just 17 years old and never really stopped! He currently calls home Salt Lake City, Utah where he offers tours around the area for beginners and seasoned bikers, including his popular Bikes and Burritos Tour in Salt Lake City. Darren is the author of...2022-03-0549 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 101: Kathy Browning, Founder of Fat Bike GirlOn the show today is Kathy Browning. She lives in a small town in Wyoming and is a big fan of fat biking. She started writing a blog about her experiences and as it grew in popularity, it turned into a website called FatBikeGirl.com that is a great resource for everything bike related including fat bike events, product reviews, and inspiration. And of course all of Kathy’s blog posts! Now in addition to the FatBikeGirl.com website, there is a private Facebook group, also called Fat Bike Girl for women to share successes and to also ask questions. I...2022-02-1134 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 100: Murphology Podcast 100th Episode with Andrea ParrottToday I celebrate episode 100! I wanted to take a moment to thank YOU for being a Murphology Podcast listener. It means so much to me. I absolutely love the opportunity to talk with bike-minded people and share their stories with you. To celebrate 100 episodes, I asked Andrea Parrott to come on the show and she put me in the hot seat. Andrea and I are co-hosts on another podcast called Just Go Bike that focuses on the 7 day bike tour in Iowa called RAGBRAI. Andrea asked me great questions about the podcast as well as questions about me personally. Thank...2022-01-2833 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 99: Riding a 7 Day Bike Tour Solo, but Not AloneAnna Abrams is on the show today to chat about riding a bike tour solo, but not alone. Self described as sporty but not outdoorsy, in 2021 Anna tackled RAGBRAI, a 7 day bicycle tour (and camping event) where cyclists pedal across the state of Iowa in the heat and humidity summer brings. She wanted insight on what exactly she had signed up for, so she created a Facebook group called RAGBRAI Newbies with the hope she could spark conversation with strangers, and answer some of the questions she had as a first timer. This private group grew quickly with friendly fellow...2022-01-1443 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 98: Riding the Loudoun Rambler, Almost 300 Miles in Under 24 HoursMeet Kasey Clark. Kasey, a cyclist and organic farmer, is on to talk about how he decided to ride every gravel mile in Loudoun County, Virginia to raise money for a nonprofit called American’s Routes. His one day journey took him on some of the nation’s oldest and most beautiful rural roads. He was able to raise almost $8,000, there is a film about this event on YouTube, and he even made it on NPR! In addition to riding some epic adventures, Kasey saw a need for a gravel bike club for all abilities of cyclists, with a focus on f...2022-01-0737 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 97: All About Girls Gone Gravel with Kathryn TaylorOn the show today is Kathryn Taylor from Girls Gone Gravel. Taylor is a former triathlete turned gravel enthusiast who saw a need for a place for women to learn, inspire and connect with a community in the gravel world. So Girls Gone Gravel was born. With over 11,000 followers on their Facebook group, it is obvious she was right. Coming up in April of 2022 Girls Gone Gravel will be hosting the very first Gone Graveling Festival which will take place in Bentonville, Arkansas. Kathryn is going to tell us her story, and more about women in gravel. It is really...2021-12-1739 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 96: Cyclo-Cross World Championship Comes to Fayetteville in 2022On the show today is Brannon Pack. Brannon is the Director of Cycling Tourism in Fayetteville, Arkansas. If you haven’t been to Fayetteville yet, get it on your calendar! They are nestled in the Ozark Mountains and offer some of the best mountain biking in the nation, with easy access trails that are well constructed and well maintained. They are a designated Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists and in addition to mountain biking, they offer about any kind of cycling you may be into, including a 50 mile protected paved path. For only the second time on...2021-12-0325 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 95: Daniel Troia, Two Wheels to FreedomOn the show today is Daniel Troia, The Travelin Dude. He is a filmmaker who at one point did a little questioning of life, needed some soul searching and hopped on his bike to find answers. He has been on some epic bike touring adventures, and on at least two tours he took along his GoPro to film his experience. His first film, called “Two Wheels to Freedom”, documents his tour from Rome to Amsterdam and is full of adventure and beautiful scenery. Bike touring to Daniel is all about the freedom where you just get on a bike, ride, and...2021-11-2640 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 94: RAGBRAI XLIX Registration OpensYou may or may not know that in addition to the Murphology Podcast, I am a co-host on another podcast called Just Go Bike. It is about topics more specific to the weeklong bike ride across Iowa near and dear to me called RAGBRAI which stands for The Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, a ride that started back in 1973. This episode I am going to play the most recent Just Go Bike podcast where myself and Andrea Parrott discuss all things RAGBRAI. RAGBRAI Registration for 2022 is now open and we will talk about important dates along with what’s...2021-11-1946 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 92: Gravel Worlds - A Popular Gravel Cycling Event for EveryoneOn this podcast episode meet Jason from Gravel Worlds, where the mission is to create a fun, kick-ass gravel event for all levels of athletes to enjoy. Located in Lincoln, Nebraska Gravel Worlds started in 2010 and has grown tremendously over the years. and throughout that growth they have always kept the true grassroots spirit alive, which basically means when you are out on the course, it is just you and your bike and no outside support. So whether you are going for victory or you like to pedal at a party pace, Gravel Worlds has something for everyone. They are...2021-10-2937 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 91: Overcoming Obstacles to Become a Female Pro CyclistBecky Furuta is on the podcast this week. This busy mother of two currently juggles being a pro athlete for Team Noro Nordisk and a diabetes ambassador. And when she’s not racing her bike, Furuta is caring for her children and serving as the owner and sports vision specialist in Golden, CO, and owner and co-founder of a private label eyewear company. She holds a master’s degree in Public Health Policy from the University of Colorado and works as a consultant on childhood anti-obesity and public health campaigns.
In 2017, Furuta won the Colorado State Time Trial Championship, setting a ne...2021-10-2349 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 90: Solo Female Bikepacker Pedals the Katy TrailOn this episode meet Kim who recently completed an epic solo bikepacking adventure by completing the Katy Trail on her bike after being inspired by a female colleague who did the same adventure while back. At nearly 240 miles long, the crushed limestone Katy Trail spans nearly the full width of Missouri and is the country’s longest continuous rail-trail, intersecting with rural farmland, scenic small towns, and centers of commerce and government on its route paralleling the Missouri River. And if you listened to episode 89 with Kevin Belanger from the Rails to Trail Conservancy, we talked a bit about the Ra...2021-10-1531 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 89: The Great American Rail-Trail Project with Trail Planner Kevin BelangerOn this episode meet Kevin Belanger, Manager of Trail Planning for the Great American Rail-Trail at Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. Rails-to-Trails is the largest non profit organization related to trails. Since 1986, they have worked to bring the power of trails to more communities across the country, serving as the national voice for the rail-trail movement. Get this, to date there are overt 24,000 miles of rail-trails on the ground nationwide and more than 8,000 miles of rail-trails ready to be built, and their focus is on linking these corridors—creating trail networks that connect people and places, bringing transformative benefits to communities all across th...2021-10-0840 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 86: Whitney Bikes Across the US to Recapture LifeOn this episode meet Whitney Washington. She is a filmmaker intrigued by human powered travel and had a dream to go on a long distance bike tour. She dusted off her childhood mountain bike and said to herself, what am I capable of? And guess what, she hopped on that bike in Washington DC and is currently about halfway across the US. She is loosely following the Great American Rail Trail and I think you will find her story inspiring. Whitney talks about her transformative journey and the strength she has gained with every pedal stroke.
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Murphology PodcastEpisode 82: Tackling the Lutzen 69er on a Fat BikeOn the show today is Mandy Hansel who recently completed and won the Women’s Fat Bike Division at the Lutzen 69er. The Lutsen 99er is an ultra-marathon mountain biking event in Lutsen, MN. There are 4 distance options, catering to all riding levels and abilities. The course takes cyclists on snowmobile and ski trails, Forest Service roads, and a bit of pavement and single track. The event begins and ends at Lutsen Mountains. Mandy also runs a great non-profit called the Storm Trail Race Series in the Minnesota area. And I want to give Jacquelyn a shout out for becoming th...2021-07-1730 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 77: The Humphrey's Gravel Grinder with Race Director Damien BoleyToday meet Damien Boley, he is the Race Director for Humphrey’s Gravel Grinder which is a gravel race that starts and ends in Smithville, Missouri and offers multiple distance options, from 25 miles all the way up to 200 miles. I recently went to Smithville to do the 50 mile Humphrey’s Gravel Grinder and had a blast. Damien is an avid cyclist who participates in some pretty cool bike packing events in addition to all kinds of local gravel riding. Along with his day job, and his role as race director, he owns a bike co-op in downtown Smithville, and guess what...2021-05-2949 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 73: Off Season Training with Veteran Chris Van RoekelToday meet Chris Van Roekel, a retired Veteran who is on to talk about off season training. So when RAGBRAI offered a virtual event in 2020, Chris saw this as an opportunity to rediscover his love of cycling. He completed Virtual RAGBRAI and enjoyed those miles so much he just kept on pedaling. What started as a mission to burn 1,000 calories of activity a day turned into something that offered Chris both mental and physical benefits that have paid off in many ways. Chris is shooting for 5,000 miles on the bike this year and by the sounds of it, he is...2021-04-2335 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 72: Tammy with Pork Belly Ventures, a Full Service Charter Service for CyclistsToday meet Tammy from the Pork Belly Ventures. For almost 30 years Tammy and her brother Pete, along with a top notch crew have been providing support to cyclists, supporting them during Iowa's 7 day tour called RAGBRAI along many other Midwest bike rides. Amenities with Pork Belly Ventures are many...from hot showers and bottomless coffee each morning, tent set up and take down, to PHAT trailers which feature a bed and air conditioning. Their support could mean the difference between a complicated, exhausting bike trip and a carefree athletic adventure. Be sure to check out the Pork Belly Ventures website...2021-04-0940 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 70: How to Get Stronger on the Bike, Plus More Listener MailThis week I am going to respond to some listener mail. Questions about my sleep set-up, how to get stronger on the bike, first time bikepacking, and tracking miles are on the agenda.
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Murphology PodcastEpisode 53: Thirty Years of RAGBRAI So Far for This Cancer SurvivorMeet Coreen this week. She is a cancer survivor, a cyclist, marathoner, triathlete, and also a grandma. I caught up with her over on the Just Go Bike podcast to talk about some of her cycling adventures, with a focus on RAGBRAI. She has completed 30 RAGBRAI’s so far, which is the 7 day tour across Iowa that occurs every July. She rides each year with her brother, and even rode the year she was fighting (and beating) cancer. She has also done several cross country tours, races and rides that would make anyone envious! She calls her post cancer days...'B...2020-09-0438 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 51: A Virtual 2020 RAGBRAI Rider RecapThis week you get to listen to my recent interview on an episode of the Just Go Bike podcast. Along with most organized bike rides, the 7 day tour I talk about all the time, RAGBRAI, was a little different this year due to COVID. I tracked down a few people who participated in Virtual RAGBRAI to find out the what why when and how they spent their week. A big thanks to Josh, Gretchen, Sharon and Liz for taking the time to chat. It was fun hearing about how their week went and how even a virtual event can bring...2020-08-0655 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 50: Reflecting on 50 Episodes of the Murphology PodcastToday marks the 50th episode of the Murphology Podcast. 50! I did a bit of reflecting on all the people I have met and interviewed and I am amazed at the quality of conversation in each episode. It really is true that no matter who you meet, every person has a good story to share. Each interview gave me inspiration to try something new, or revisit something I hadn't thought of for awhile, and added to my growing list of places to visit. With almost 10,000 listens, I am so thankful for each and every listener who takes the time to tune...2020-07-3124 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 44: The Inside Scoop on The Tall Dog Bike ClubKenneth Rosales joined me for an interview on the JustGoBike podcast. We talked about the ins and outs of the bike team he is part of, Tall Dog Bike Club. This team has been doing RAGBRAI since 1976!! Kenneth tells us how it works to be part of a big team when it comes to getting gear to the route stops each day, to how that many people camp together. Kenneth also gives us the scoop on some of his cycling adventures!
Join us each week where we will get to know new people and explore great destinations to ride your...2020-06-1146 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 39: Tales from RAGBRAI past with Joanie Green Mousel on JGBJim Green (Greenie)was RAGBRAI Director for 15 years and his influence is still a big part of the yearly bicycle tour. He passed away last year so I sat down with his daughter Joanie to talk all things Greenie. Such a cool family full of fun stories. This interview was recorded for the JustGoBike.net podcast, where I was invited to be an occasional guest. Join us each week where we will get to know new people and explore great destinations to ride your bike. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their adventures on the bicycle. Email me...2020-05-0829 minMurphology PodcastEpisode 38: Bicycle Tours of Atlanta Owner Robyn Showcases Her Beautiful City by BikeRobyn Elliott knows Atlanta better than most people. There is a lot to see in Atlanta. Whether it is the rich history, the abundance of street art, or the best places to go via bike, she knows! She owns Bicycle Tours of Atlanta and this week she talks about how a bike ride with work friends turned into a vision and then became a successful bike tour business. She also tells us how she ended up in Cuba on private bike tours while helping out with the Spanky Project. Join us each week where we will get to know new...2020-04-3042 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 22: Murph's 2020 Schedule of Organized RidesSome technical difficulties this week, but listener mail to the rescue! Enjoy this short pod about a few of the organized rides Murph will be enjoying in 2020. The Murphology Podcast is where we hear interviews about biking experiences from bicyclists who have pedaled to amazing places within the United States. Each week we will get to know new people and explore great destinations to ride your bike. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their adventures on the bicycle. Email me with your ideas and questions. MurphologyPodcast@gmail.com.
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Murphology PodcastEpisode 21: Team Blue Line Founder Chad Wallace Talks Bikes and Helping Families of Fallen OfficersDo you know about Team Blue Line? It is a nonprofit set up to help the families of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. This week meet Team Blue Line founder Chad Wallace who chats about his organization and also his passion for the bike. Also, my take on goal setting. The Murphology Podcast is where we hear interviews about biking experiences from bicyclists who have pedaled to amazing places within the United States. Each week we will get to know new people and explore great destinations to ride your bike. Learn tips and listen as guests...2020-01-0330 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 20: Meet Some of Murph's Relatives Talking About BicyclesHoliday Edition. This week we take a break from routine and talk to Murph's relatives about bicycling. Mike shares how he tried to outrun the cops on his mountain bike and Ryan talks about the Ironman. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their adventures on the bicycle. Email me with your ideas and questions. MurphologyPodcast@gmail.com.
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Murphology PodcastEpisode 19: Veteran Larry Ritland pedals to American Legions across the U.S.Veteran and cyclist Larry Ritland is on this week to talk about his epic adventures including the Alaska Highway Ride and his cross country tour raising awareness for the American Legion. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their adventures on the bicycle. Email me with your ideas and questions. MurphologyPodcast@gmail.com
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Murphology PodcastEpisode 18: Adrian Martin conquers 10,000 miles on a 6 month tour of the U.S.Meet Adrian Martin this week. From Jackson, TN, Adrian pulled out of his driveway on his bicycle and completed a tour of over 10,000 miles within the United States! EPIC! He continues doing cool tours year round as an Adventure Cycling Association tour guide. The episode wraps up with some tips on becoming a stronger long distance cyclist. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their adventures on the bicycle. Email me with your ideas and questions...2019-12-1329 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 17: Erik Berg - Bikepacker and Moosetreks Bike Gear OwnerErik Berg is on the show this week. Not only is he an avid bikepacker, he also owns a bikepacking gear company called Moosetreks. He has been to some pretty cool places so take a listen. Oh and he is also sponsoring this week's show! Go to Amazon and use promo code Murphology on the newest Moosetreks gear to get a sweet 20% discount. You are welcome. :) The episode wraps up with some of Murph's favorite bike rides. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest...2019-12-0624 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 16: Leah and Son Oakley Tour Across the U.S. TogetherMeet Leah this week. She and her son Oakley rode across the entire United States together. Over 4,000 miles with a teenager! She shares her adventure ups and downs while biking 84 days. The episode wraps up with a chat about Murph's top 10 must haves on the bike. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their adventures on the bicycle.2019-11-2936 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 15: Angela Nelson Rides GAP and the C&O TrailsAngela Mittelstaedt Nelson is on the show this week to talk about her great adventure from Pittsburgh to D.C. via the GAP and C&O trails with her Team Good Beer teammates. It was only her third time bikepacking and she embraced it like a champ. Oh and she has the best luxury items. The episode wraps up with a chat about flat pedals vs. clipless pedals. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their...2019-11-2129 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 14: Dave Ihde and His Tours Throughout the MidwestMeet Dave Ihde on the show this week. This Midwest cyclist has done some pretty cool tours throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota. Take a listen to hear about his adventures, his bike set-up, and more. Also learn how to make small adjustments to your bike to help you enjoy more time in the saddle. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their adventures on the bicycle.2019-11-1539 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 13: Hacky Jedi Pedals More Century Rides Than YouHacky Jedi is on the show this week. AKA Dave Wedemeyer, Hacky talks about the century rides he has done, and he has done many. The man has done at least one century ride in each of the 50 states, and plans to keep on doing them. We wrap up the episode with tips on a few century rides Hacky thinks you should try. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their adventures on the bicycle.2019-11-0732 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 12: John Subtirelu Pedals the ACA TransamericaMeet John Subtirelu this week on the podcast. He checked off a bucket list item by riding his bike across the US. That means coast to effing coast, on a bicycle. An epic adventure: he shares stories about how he did it, who he met, and some of the things that happened along the way! We wrap up the episode with tips on how to tour with a budget. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about...2019-11-0239 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 11: Devin Cowens Provides Opportunity Through Group RidingMeet Devin Cowens this week on the podcast. She is a high energy person who does a ton of group riding, creating a sense of community while encouraging new riders to give biking a chance, and she does it well. She also talks about her involvement in some great cycling groups in Atlanta, including WTFExplorersATL and Civil Bikes. We wrap up the episode with tips on ways to document your trip. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests...2019-10-2540 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 10: Duffy Schamberger and the Corvair Biking SocietyThis week I met up with Duffy, co-founder of the Corvair Biking Society along with Bob, one of the Corvair members, to talk about the rich history of this great group. The episode wraps up with tips on training for a tour. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their adventures on the bicycle.2019-10-1931 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 9 Katie Morio....Adventure Gal to the MaxThis week on the show, Katie describes a few of her epic tours with friends. Group bicycling etiquette tips wrap up the episode. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their touring adventures.2019-10-1027 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 8 Dan Trembath Shares Amazing Places to RideThis week on the show, Dan talks about some great places to ride your bike in the Midwest. He also gets into his bike set-up, and why those bags are so heavy. Cool weather bicycling tips wrap up the episode. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their touring adventures.2019-10-0432 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 7 Kailey Kornhauser talks bicycling and body positivityThis week Kailey Kornhauser is on to discuss the great article she wrote for Bicycling Magazine about cycling and body positivity. You can read the article here. https://www.bicycling.com/culture/a28943613/body-positivity-cyclists/. Kailey talks about her relationship with her body along with some of the great places she has been on her bike. Find Kailey on Instagram at Kornhausersauce. Also tips on packing toiletries. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their touring adventures.2019-09-2732 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 6 Jesse discusses short tours on a loaded bikeThis week Jesse is on to talk about short tours and what he brings along on the bicycle. Also tips on cadence and gears. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their touring adventures.2019-09-2036 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 5 Heather talks triathlonsThis week Heather is on to talk about transitioning from social riding to suffering up Mt Lemmon during triathlon training. Also, tips on bicycle lights. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their touring adventures.2019-09-1333 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 4 Chip Thurston talks about the social side of group bikingThis week my guest is Chip to talk about the social side of touring, along with why Chip's bags weigh so dang much. Also, tips on helmets. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their touring adventures.2019-09-0726 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 3 Dale Hentzell rides his bike from CO to his wedding in IAThis week my guest is Dale to talk about touring Ireland and bicycling from Denver to his wedding, in Iowa. Also, tips on camping outdoors. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their touring adventures.2019-08-1827 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 1 Dana and Murph (inside Edith the RV) discuss bicycle touringThis week my guest is Dana to discuss her take on touring. Also, tips on cycling shorts. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their touring adventures.2019-07-1726 min
Murphology PodcastEpisode 2 Will Sharpe shares a few of his epic toursThis week my guest is Will to discuss some of his adventures by bike. He has also had his fair share of mechanical issues and discusses how he dealt with problems on the road. Also, tips on storing your gear. The Murphology Podcast where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their touring adventures.2019-07-1737 min