DF Connection
By Dirty Freehub
DF ConnectionJun 21, 2022
Rural Riding Etiquette
Riding next to scenic terrain, such as the Wallowa Mountains, are often in very remote and rural areas. Many of these rural areas in Oregon are active rural areas so while you may be out for a Sunday morning gravel ride, there are many ranchers actively working.
Listen in on Eric Makela, the Vice President of the Wallowa Mountains Bicycling Club, and his advice to not only have fun out in rural rides near the Wallowas but also how to stay safe and alert while out there.
Besides listening to the podcast, we hope you consider adding a donation in your tourist budget and check out the Wallowa Mountain Bicycle Club.
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This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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Newberry Caldera
Discover the mysteries of the Newberry Caldera and its volcanic activities spanning half a million years. Whether you are riding Creek to Peak or looking for thermals, Ranger Randy and Dr. Daniel Macakay of University of Oregon answer many of your questions about this geological formation in Central Oregon. In this podcast, they also discuss the features of the caldera, the science behind geothermal energy, and whether pumice, granite, and obsidian are the same.
This podcast was reproduced with the permission of KPOV Bend, Oregon.
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This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling Ride Guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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Pine Mountain Observatory: Exploring the Cosmos
Welcome to Pine Mountain Observatory, nestled in the serene landscapes of Oregon about 34 miles southeast of Bend. In this episode, we unveil the highlights of the night sky with our guest, "astro monk" Alton Luke, Head of Operations at Pine Mountain Observatory and a key figure in the University of Oregon's Physics Department.
Today we get to peer through the lens of Alton’s perspectives as he takes us on an astronomical exploration to share more about the observatory, how to prepare for visits, and what kinds of celestial events to look out for.
If you want to peer through the lens of some telescopes too, jump off the bike during the Dark Skies route and keep an eye out for a clear weekend with no moon.
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This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling Ride Guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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Jumping Cholla: Does This Cacti Really Jump?
Have you ever encountered a jumping cacti? More specifically, the jumping cholla cactus in Arizona? If you have ridden our Rock Art or Bring a Fork routes in Arizona then you have dodged more than a few of these spiky cacti. Today we interview Peter Breslin who holds his Ph.D. in Environmental Life Sciences and focuses his research on evolution, biogeography, and population of cacti. Breslin informs us about these amazing (and not so little) cacti, answers questions about if they really jump, and what do if you get "attacked!"
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This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling Ride Guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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Wolf Lichen: It's not a Harry Potter spell...it's Letharia Vulpina
Do you ever see some bright green, shrubby looking creature on a gravel ride? This organism is likely Letharia Vulpina (and no it does not have magic or poisonous powers like a spell) which is also knows as Wolf Lichen. Bryologist, mycologist, and lichenologist Tim Wheeler works to dedicate his life studies towards nonvascular plants and over the last 20 years now holds 16,000 specimens in his collections (some of which are named after him!) Joining us as Wheeler describes some fascinating tidbits on this creature we commonly call Wolf Lichen.
Find out more about Tim Wheeler: https://timwheelerphotography.com/
https://www.pictorem.com/profile/Tim.Wheeler.Photography
Tim also suggests looking here for more cool lichen things! https://www.waysofenlichenment.net/
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This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling Ride Guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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All Things Beavers
Where do beavers live? What's their impact on other wildlife? How do they impact the surrounding property where they live? When should we reintroduce them? Can you relocate a beaver? Are they a protected species in Oregon? How have the laws recently changed about beavers?
Listen to our interview with Maureen Thompson, the Manager of the Beaver Works program at Think Wild in Bend, Oregon.
Go to Beaver Works for news, volunteer events, and updates from ongoing projects - including trail camera highlights with adorable beavers in their natural habitat. You will also find them on Instagram and Facebook.
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This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling Ride Guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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Wild Burros: Helpful or Harmful?
They may be cute ... but are wild burros actually helpful or harmful? Dr. Erick Lundgren who is an ecologist with a lot of research concerning wild burros, horses, and other introduced megafauna discusses the topic of wild burros (which are also called wild donkeys). He addresses perspectives that might encourage you to look at these animals a little differently when you come across them riding in Arizona, California or Nevada.
His research can be found at: https://ejlundgren.github.io/
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This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling Ride Guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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All Access Ride Guides
Travel Oregon recently announced they will fund the nonprofit Dirty Freehub to create 20 to 25 gravel cycling All Access Ride Guides across the state of Oregon. These electronic guides are designed to help adaptive athletes, ebikers or other cyclists such as the 75 year old athlete with aerobic challenges, the person who got busy with life and gained 30 pounds, the person new to cycling, and the families who want to ride together, find great gravel bicycle routes. The routes included in the guides will be shorter in distance, have less elevation gain, not be remote, and use wider roads. Kevin English, Co-Founder and Director of Routes and Technologies, discusses about Dirty Freehub's new addition to Ride Guides called "All Access."
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This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling Ride Guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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Controversial Juniper Trees
The juniper tree is an iconic tree across Central and Eastern Oregon and yet, in some places they are being removed. Find out the real scoop about this unique tree from Gena Goodman-Campbell who is the Stewardship Director at ONDA (Oregon Natural Desert Association) where she works to engage volunteers in hands-on restoration projects in Oregon's high desert habitats. Gena has been a key member for ONDA's staff since 2007.
Learn more about how you can get involved at https://onda.org/trips/
This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling Ride Guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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When You Call 911: Search and Rescue
Today we meet with Patti Lynch, a former Law Enforcement officer, to talk about Search and Rescue and what that looks like in times of trouble. When should you call Search and Rescue and what happens on their side to deploy a rescue. As a cyclist, what should you carry that will really make a difference when things go south.
This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling Ride Guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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Get to Know Joseph, Oregon
Learn about Joseph, which is a town in Eastern Oregon, as Chris talks with Jude Graham who is the Wallowa County Museum Curator. They discuss history, art, culture, events and activities. Among other things, Joseph even hosts a qualifier for the Iditarod!
With so much great gravel cycling in Joseph, we are sure this will just give you one more reason to book a trip.
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This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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"Big Lonely Doug" A Dirty Freehub read and ride podcast with the author Harley Rustad
Meet Harley Rustad, author of “Big Lonely Doug: The Story of One of Canada’s Last Great Trees.” In this episode, Dirty Freehub’s Sarah Burch interviews Harley about his book for the READ & RIDE program. Learn what inspired Harley to write Big Lonely Doug, how his book has impacted the ecotourism and environmental movements, and so much more!
This podcast is part of READ & RIDE, a program from Dirty Freehub that matches 5-star gravel routes with books to create a memorable journey. Dirty Freehub has created five bike routes to take you to visit Big Lonely Doug and other old-growth trees mentioned in the book. For the routes and more information about the program, visit https://dirtyfreehub.org/biglonelydoug/.
Saving Old Growth Trees with Ken Wu
Let's meet Ken Wu, former Executive Director and co-founder of the Ancient Forest Alliance, who has spent years protecting ancient forests in British Columbia, including being a major player in protecting the Big Lonely Doug.
Ken tells how he named the iconic Doug Fir tree which is located in Vancouver Island. He also talks about how the indigenous people of Canada play a vital role in protecting these iconic trees and how you can be involved in saving them for future generations.
For further information, you can find more information at Ancient Forest Alliance https://ancientforestalliance.org/.
This podcast is part of READ & RIDE, a program from Dirty Freehub that motivates cyclists to read a specific book that is tied to a Dirty Freehub bike route. The book in this series is The Big Lonely Doug by Harley Rustad. For more information about the program: https://dirtyfreehub.org/read-ride/biglonelydoug/
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This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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Tree Conservation Through Photography with Tj Watt
Meet TJ Watt, Big Tree Hunter and co-founder of the Ancient Forest Alliance. TJ is an award-winning nature and conservation photographer from British Columbia whose images have helped bolster campaigns to secure the protection of important environmental areas.
In this episode, TJ explains how he got interested in big trees, what it's like to climb into old-growths, and how he came about his Before & After photography series. He also explains his connection to the Big Lonely Doug, the 2nd largest Douglas Fir in Canada that is located in South West Vancouver Island.
Visit TJ's website at tjwatt.com to see his Before & After series and other images of old-growth trees. You can follow TJ on Instagram at @tjwatt and @ancientforestalliance. Photo Credit: TJ Watt - Ancient Forest Alliance
This podcast is part of READ & RIDE, a program from Dirty Freehub that matches 5-star gravel routes with books to create a memorable journey. The book in this series is "Big Lonely Doug: The Story of One of Canada's Last Great Trees" by Harley Rustad. The bike routes for visiting Big Lonely Doug and other old-growth trees mentioned in the book will be available on Dirty Freehub beginning July 12, 2023.
For more information about the program, including a documentary video that follows TJ Watt as he hunts for the biggest trees on southern Vancouver Island, visit https://dirtyfreehub.org/read-ride/biglonelydoug/.
This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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Yachats and The Amanda Story
In Yachats, Oregon the town pays tribute to indigenous heritage through a story about Amanda. How did this one story come to represent the history of the local tribe? Joanne Kittel started out wanting to donate 1/2 miles of land in Yachats, Oregon to support the Oregon Coast Trail. This turned into 30 years of research and advocacy work about the local tribes. Joanne has written numerous articles on the history of the tribes (with their explicit involvement and approval.).
Listen in as she explains the fascinating story of the indigenous coast tribes, why a key component of the story is focused on a woman named Amanda, and how the tribes remember their heritage today. The interview also includes the stories about how grizzly bears also once roamed this area.
Besides listening to the podcast, we hope you hike the Amanda trail that starts in Yachats and takes you along the coast to the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area.
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This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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Joy Ride
This podcast explorers how Kristen and Ville Jokinen met and fell in love while scuba diving in Vietnam. Ville then left his native Finland to join Kristen in Oregon, and together they embarked on a life-changing two-year cycling adventure covering 18,000 miles from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, to Ushuaia, Argentina. Despite never having cycled further than around the block, they persevered unrelenting, punishing rain and wind, altitude sickness, dog attacks, bike accidents, and countless flat tires to cycle between the ends of the earth. Kristen and Ville believe that kindness connects us to our shared humanity. They held babies, attended quinceañeras, drank pulque, played soccer, and visited schools. People in Mexico, Central America, and South America invited them into their hearts and homes, allowed them to camp in their fields and farms, and acted as personal tour guides. Kristen and Ville are love on wheels, and who doesn’t need a little more love in their lives?
Where to find Kristen and Ville:
Website / Instagram / Facebook / TikTok / Twitter
Buy the book!
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This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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Sculpture Representing First Woman to Bicycle Around the World
In March 2022, Chris Cole, a local Bend artist, installed a new sculpture in the Discovery West neighborhood. This new public art in Bend, Oregon is a tribute to Annie Londonderry, the first women to bicycle around the world in 1894 and 1895. The seven foot tall, inverted pyramid design includes decorative bike cogs, ship window, and illuminated image of Annie and a descriptive plaque. Visitors can get a peek into Annie's life and history through the porthole.
Hear Chris's story on this podcast and how he connects to the story of Annie Londonderry. You can learn more about the artist at chriscoledesigns.com
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This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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The Endangered Sonoran Pronghorn
In Southern Arizona you might be lucky enough to see Sonoran pronghorns. In this podcast, we learn from Stephanie Fuest, the lead wildlife biologist for the recovery of the endangered Sonoran pronghorn. She walks us through the history of the species in the area, recovery efforts, and best practices should you encounter one while riding. She also explains what is different about them, compared to pronghorns found further north.
Sonoran pronghorns can be found on several of our gravel bike routes in the southwest corner of Arizona that take you through the Cabeza Preita National Wildlife Refuge or the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. They both represent spectacular ecoscapes of Sonoran Desert beauty.
Our free gravel bike route guides include Charlie Bell, Ajo Peaks Tour, Puerto Blanco Drive and Ajo Mountain Drive. We also encourage you to also visit the historic and vibrant town of Ajo and the visitor's center at the Cabeza Preita National Wildlife Refuge.
Photo credit: USFWS.
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This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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Fish Hatcheries: The Insider View
What is a fish hatchery? Why are they important? What fish do they raise? What impacts the survival of the fish? Our guest is Kyle Bratcher who is a District Fish Biologist with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and he will discuss fish hatcheries with an emphasis on the Wallowa Hatchery in Enterprise, OR.
We promise, the next time you ride by a fish hatchery, you are going to have a whole new perspective. The process of how a fish hatchery works is amazing. If you are looking for a perfect bike route that includes a fish hatchery, check out Trophy Fish in Joseph, Oregon.
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This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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Big Lonely Doug: Intro
Ever visited a location from your favorite book? Cool, right? Dirty Freehub's new READ & RIDE allows you to do just that! READ & RIDE matches 5-star gravel routes with books to create a memorable journey. Read to learn, then ride to bring the pages to life! No worries if books aren't your jam — you can still learn about the places you'll ride through podcasts, videos, and more.
In this podcast, Sarah Burch from Dirty Freehub introduces the first episode of the Read & Ride program featuring Big Lonely Doug, the tree that has become a symbol for saving old-growth forests.
This tree is the story behind a long-form article in The Walrus that garnered a National Magazine Award; the Big Lonely Doug weaves through the ecology of old-growth forests, the legend of these trees, and the ups and downs in logging and preservation. And this tree becomes the bases of the Big Lonely Doug book by Harly Rustad.
Find out in this podcast how Dirty Freehub combines these amazing stories with route guides that will take you out to see an actual tree, which is located on Vancouver Island in Canada.
Information about the READ & RIDE program can be found on Dirty Freehub's website at dirtyfreehub.org/biglonelydoug.
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This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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Untangling the Geological History of the Wallowa Mountains
The Wallowa Mountains in NE Oregon have the most complicated and longest geological history of any range in Oregon. In this podcast, we talk with Dr. Kim Ely, a geologist, about this unique and beautiful area. You will learn how to "untangle what you see" when riding in the Wallowas!
For the full transcript and bonus information, go to the podcast on our webpage.
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This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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Wind Turbines
So many great gravel bike routes go by wind turbines. What does it feel like to hang hundreds of feet in the air working in the elements? Learn all about wind turbines as Chris Kutach talks with David Anthes who is a rope access technician (and fellow cyclist). What does that mean? David repairs the blades on wind turbines while dangling from ropes.
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This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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Road 2 Gravel
Thinking about transitioning from road riding to gravel cycling? Join us in a fun conversation between Linda English (aka Gravel Girl and Executive Director of Dirty Freehub) and Kira Corbett (overall badass in cycling) as we talk about everything around the challenges and joys to making the switch from road to gravel. From route planning, what to expect in gravel, riding etiquette and gear. (If you need more information on the huge topic of gear: Gear Article or What To Wear are both great resources.)
Dirty Freehub is a nonprofit organization that publishes 5 star gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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Photo by Andrew Murray
WebCyclery - 25 Years!
WebCyclery, a bike shop in Bend, Oregon is celebrating their 25th anniversary. Let's catch up with Owner, Kevin Gorman as he talks about how it all began. What makes WebCyclery different and the story behind moving the shop into a former church. How has his family been involved in building the business and what is Kevin's favorite Central Oregon gravel route.
Dirty Freehub is a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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Paisley Mosquito Festival
Have you ever driven through Paisley, Oregon and noticed the advertisement for the Paisley Mosquito Festival? Is it really a festival about mosquitos? Today we talk with one of the festival's organizers, Amy Davis, to learn about a festival that may very well involve mosquitoes. Sure would be fun to polish off the Milk and Honey gravel bike route and then head on over to the Mosquito Festival!
Mosquito Festival Website: https://paisleymosquitofes.wixsite.com/mosquitofest
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/paisleymosquitofestival?mibextid=ZbWKwL
Dirty Freehub is a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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Milky Way Sculpture
The Milky Way is a stainless steel sculpture that is located at Shevlin Park Road and Mt Washington Drive in Bend, Oregon. In this podcast, Pete Stein interviews Devin Field who was the artist behind this fun piece. Listen in as we learn about how the art was commissioned and then how we designed and built this sculpture. Also, The Milky Way is a lit sculpture; learn about why this is an important part of the art and the challenges to keeping it lit.
Dirty Freehub is a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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Keep it Local!
We all know that it is important to spend where we ride .... to support the local economy. But do all dollars spent have the same impact? In this podcast, we explore that premise with Thomas Barr, the Vice President of Business Development for Local First Arizona. Local First Arizona is a nonprofit working to build equitable systems for Arizona’s local businesses, those businesses that create a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable Arizona economy. We think this is one of the most important podcasts we have recorded in the last 18 months. Give it a listen!
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Dirty Freehub is a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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Rock Art!
Riding on obscure Tuscon trails, we ran across amazing art that was created out of rocks carefully arranged in the sand to form very cool figures. A huge rabbit, a heart, a wolf howling in a moonlight, a horse, a hummingbird .... we also ran across the original artist, Karen Garno, who was busy working on her latest masterpiece. Listen in on this podcast as Gravel Girl interviews Karen. What inspires Karen to create her amazing art, how does she find all the rocks, and how did she get started. Creating this art is both an artistic and physical endeavor for this 78 year old.
The art is located in the Voyager trail network. You can find this awesome trail network by heading to the entrance of the Voyager RV Park . You'll find a gate right across from the entrance with plenty of room to park. There are 16 works of art as we publish this podcast, along with over 30 miles of trails for you to ride. We will be publishing a route call Rock Art, so check back on the Dirty Freehub site to find it. But the trails are well marked so don't be afraid to head out to the area without a route loaded.
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Dirty Freehub is a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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Snakebites!
Rattlesnakes scare the bejeezus out of most of us. But ... should they really? In this podcast, learn more about rattlesnakes and what to do if you do get bit out in the wild. Our guest is Dr. Nick Brandehoff of the Asclepius Snakebite Foundation. Nick is board-certified in emergency medicine, medical toxicology, and addiction medicine with a passion for herpetology and a specialization in the research and treatment of envenomations. He received his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of California San Francisco, completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at UCSF-Fresno, and subsequently went on to complete a Medical Toxicology Fellowship at the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center. Today's moderator is Linda English, aka Gravel Girl, the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Dirty Freehub.
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Dirty Freehub is a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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Bikepacking Race Etiquette, Reflections from SAR on the Tour Divide 2022 - Your Questions Answered (Part 4)
This is a thought provoking interview about bikepacking racing etiquette and preparation with Kait Boyle, the co-founder and Education Director for Bikepacking Routes. She returns to answer more Leave No Trace (LNT) questions from listener-generated 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!
Bikepacking Roots has worked with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics to create the Ride Where You Love Campaign - an effort to build responsible principles for backcountry cyclists. You can listen to our previous interviews with Kait about the Love Where Your Ride Campaign below. This episode was originally recorded in June 2022
Previous Episode --> Bear-Country Camping and Cycling + Wet Trails - Your Questions Answered (Part 3)
Previous Episode --> Should Cyclists Use Campfires? - Campsites, Fires, and Invasive Species - Your Questions Answered (Part 2)
Previous Episode --> Poop, Pee, and Backcountry Hygiene - Your Questions Answered (Part 1)
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This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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Navigating a Gravel Bike Route
As straightforward as it may sound, navigating a gravel route is much more than following a line on your bike computer or phone. We chat with Executive Director of Dirty Freehub, Linda English, to share some navigation topics to think about (and practice) along with some comical stories while navigating. What are the common mistakes cyclists make in navigation? Should you use a phone or a bike computer? How do you really practice navigation so you feel confident when it matters?
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Dirty Freehub is a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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"Greetings From" Murals ... Fun Art Across Central Oregon
The playful, retro "Greetings From" murals across Central Oregon bring back fond memories of the postcards that were a huge hit with tourists in the mid 20th century. These murals are part of the The Central Oregon Mural Trail and are created by Karen Eland and Katie Daisy for Visit Central Oregon. In an interview with Karen Eland, learn about the back story of these fascinating murals; how are they created to withstand the test of time, what's the inspiration for the murals, and how have they been funded. So next time you cycle by one of these amazing murals, while you are snapping that selfie to send to your friends, you'll have the insider info on where they came from.
This podcast is supported in part by a grant from the Bend Cultural Tourism Fund.
Dirty Freehub is a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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Camping with Bears /Cycling on 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. Kait is the co-founder of Bikepacking Roots and serves as its Education Director. Bikepacking Roots has worked with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics to create the Ride Where You Love Campaign - an effort to build responsible principles for backcountry cyclists. You can listen to our previous interviews with Kait about the Love Where Your Ride Campaign below. Stay tuned for future episodes in this series with more of your questions answered!
Previous Episode --> Should Cyclists Use Campfires? - Campsites, Fires, and Invasive Species - Your Questions Answered (Part 2)
Previous Episode --> Poop, Pee, and Backcountry Hygiene - Your Questions Answered (Part 1)
Previous Episode --> How to "Love Where You Ride"
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This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
Our Podcast Channel / The Connection
Our Route Guides / Dirty Freehub
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Ultra Endurance Bike Racer Lael Wilcox Interview
Lael Wilcox is American ultra-endurance bike racer who holds women's records in the Tour Divide and Trans Am. Lael is motivated to encourage more people, especially women, to ride and in this podcast she joins us to talk about her experiences as an advocate in the cycling community, riding in Arizona, and sustainable tourism as a cyclist.
Lael's Website: https://www.laelwilcox.net/
Follow along Lael's adventures: https://www.instagram.com/laelwilcox/
Photo Credit: @rugilekaladyte
Dirty Freehub is a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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Campsites, Campfires, and Invasive Species - Your Questions Answered (Part 2)
Kait Boyle is back to discuss the Love Where you Ride campaign and Leave No Trace actions for backcountry cyclists! We discuss 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. Kait Boyle is the co-founder of Bikepacking Roots and serves as its Education Director. Bikepacking Roots has worked with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics to create the Ride Where You Love Campaign - an effort to build responsible principles for backcountry cyclists. You can listen to our previous interviews with Kait about the Love Where Your Ride Campaign below. Stay tuned for future episodes in this series with more of your questions answered!
Previous Episode --> Poop, Pee, and Backcountry Hygiene - Your Questions Answered (Part 1)
Previous Episode --> How to "Love Where You Ride"
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This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
Our Podcast Channel / The Connection
Our Route Guides / Dirty Freehub
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What are 5 Star Routes?
Ever wondered what makes up a 5-Star Route? Is it road quality, visual payback, texture and terrain, or connection to culture, history, and heritage? Hint: It is some of these, but not all. In this podcast, we talk with Kevin English, the Director of Routes & Technologies for Dirty Freehub.
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Dirty Freehub is a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
- Our Podcast Channel / The Connection
- Our Route Guides / Dirty Freehub
- Our Ask / Donate
Thinning, Mowing and Fire (Making our forests healthy again!)
"What happened here?" That is a common reaction many have after seeing the immediate impact of the tree thinning and forest mowing work in the Phi'ls Network of trails. In this podcast, we talk with Melanie Fisher from the Deschutes Collaborative Forest Project to discuss the ongoing work to restore the forest back to a healthy ecosystem that supports wildlife and recreational use and is wildfire resistant.
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Dirty Freehub is a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
- Our Podcast Channel / The Connection
- Our Route Guides / Dirty Freehub
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Shopping for a Gravel Route!
Linda English (aka Gravel Girl) shares how to find (or as we call it "shop for") a gravel bike route. Linda explains how to analyze the risk of a route and select a route for your abilities and what’s important to you.
Linda is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Dirty Freehub. She logs over 5,000 miles a year of gravel riding across the Western United States.
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Dirty Freehub is a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
Our Podcast Channel / The Connection
Our Route Guides / Dirty Freehub
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The Sky Islands: Uncomfortable Issues
Sarah Swallow is a world-renowned bikepacker, route developer, and storyteller who has spent a significant amount of time riding and exploring Southern Arizona. In this podcast, she shares her perspectives of the beauty and uniqueness of the Sky Islands, but also the "uncomfortable" issues arising.
https://bikepacking.com/plan/sky-islands-odyssey/
https://www.rutadeljefe.com/
https://sarahjswallow.com/
Photo Credit: John Watson (@johnprolly)
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Dirty Freehub is a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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Bikepacking the Sky Islands with Sarah Swallow
In this podcast, we hear from Sarah Swallow, who was instrumental in developing the Sky Islands Odyssey bikepacking route in Southern Arizona. The Odyssey is a journey through the vast borderlands of the Southwest, featuring a diverse network of rocky and sandy roads that traverse the ever-changing landscapes characteristic of the Sky Islands bioregion in the Sonoran Desert. Learn about the route and some of its challenges.
For more info:
https://bikepacking.com/plan/sky-islands-odyssey/
https://www.rutadeljefe.com/
https://sarahjswallow.com/
Photo Credit: @johnprolly - John Watson.
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Dirty Freehub is a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
Our Podcast Channel / The Connection
Our Route Guides / Dirty Freehub
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McKay Creek Restoration Project
Let's talk river conservation with Jacob Kimiecik who is a project manager with the Deschutes River Conservancy. Learn about the role of the Deschutes River Conservancy and their impact on the Deschutes River. And hear about their current projects to restore the natural flow to the middle reach of McKay Creek outside of Prineville, Oregon. This includes rebuilding the creek so they can reintroduce salmon (eventually), which is a huge project. If you have ridden the McKay Creek Lollipop, you've ridden right by McKay Creek.
Dirty Freehub is a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
Our Podcast Channel / The Connection
Our Route Guides / Dirty Freehub
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Phoenix Rising or Red Chicken?
We all know about the iconic psuedo "Red Chicken" sculpture within the Phil's Trail System in Bend, Oregon. But ... do you know the story of the actual sculpture, the Phoenix Rising, located at Galveston and 14th street? In this podcast, we talk with Romy Mortensen of Art in Public Places, a non-profit formed in the 1970s to bring art, culture and education to Bend and Central Oregon.
This podcast is supported in part by a grant from the Bend Cultural Tourism Fund.
Dirty Freehub is a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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Our Route Guides / Dirty Freehub
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Poop, Pee, and Backcountry Hygiene - Your Questions Answered (Part 1)
In this episode, we focus in on backcountry hygiene, peeing, pooping, and proper disposal. We interview Kait Boyle who is a mountain biker and record-holding ultra-cyclist who also helped co-found Bikepacking Roots and serves as its Education and Events Director. Bikepacking Roots has worked with the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics to create the Ride Where You Love Campaign - an effort to build responsible principles for backcountry cyclists. You can listen to our previous interview with Kait about the Love Where Your Ride Campaign below. On this episode, Kait joins us to address questions about Leave No Trace coming from you! Stay tuned for future episodes in this series with more of your questions answered!
Previous Episode --> How to "Love Where You Ride"
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This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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Our Route Guides / Dirty Freehub
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High on the Desert
In this podcast, we talk with John Flemming, who created the High Desert Spiral sculpture located at the intersection of Simpson and Mt Washington just at the entrance to Broken Top in Bend, Oregon. We hear about his inspiration and some of the trials and tribulations of building the tallest sculpture in Bend at 39 feet. “There is something universal about spirals,” says the artist. “In the high desert, we find geological examples of lava cooling into spirals.” He also referenced the way traffic spirals around the roundabout in the Archimedean spiral, which features 60 steel blades that move in the wind. Note the inside of the blades are painted a bright yellow-orange, capturing “the glow you might find inside a volcano or lava flow.”
This podcast is supported in part by a grant from the Bend Cultural Tourism Fund.
Dirty Freehub, is a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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Our Route Guides / Dirty Freehub
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The Founders Podcast / August 2022
Hear from the founders of Dirty Freehub, Kevin and Linda English, about what is happening behind the scenes at Dirty Freehub. We all know that Dirty Freehub is about great routes, but hear about the advocacy and education work going on within Dirty Freehub. In this episode, Kevin and Linda talk about the first year of Dirty Freehub being a non-profit, the refined mission, the collaborative work with other organizations, where they are searching out new routes and what to expect down the road .... gravel road that is!
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This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
Our Podcast Channel / The Connection
Our Route Guides / Dirty Freehub
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What is a Wilderness Area?
When you think of a wilderness area, you may think of some form of a natural area. Erik Fernandez from Oregon Wild explains to us the depths of what a wilderness area actually encompasses. And why sometimes they have rules that limit your ability to ride your bike.
Photo Credit: Justin Rhode
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This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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Our Route Guides / Dirty Freehub
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All About Basalt with the Rock Doctor
You may see these rocks in Eastern and Central Oregon, but what exactly are Basalt rocks? Joining us today is Dr. Kim Ely discussing how Basalt rocks differ from other types of rocks.
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This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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The Bear of Steel Sculpture
How do you make a 27 foot tall steel bear for the town of Madras, Oregon? Dial in with Chris Buffalo Fulsom who talks about the inspiration for the mother bear with her three cubs. You'll find this amazing sculpture on Dirty Freehub's Poke The Bear gravel bike route.
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This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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50 years with Sunnyside Sports
Today we will be talking how Bend, bikes and bike shops have evolved in the last 50 years. Who knows better than Susan Conner who is the owner of Sunnyside Sports here in Bend. This year marks their 50-year anniversary since the shop opened in 1972!
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This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
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Cycling + Art + Music = the Old Churchill School
In Baker City, Oregon there is this old-school historic elementary school, The Churchill School, that has been turned into an eclectic mix of art studio, bike hostel, high-end Airbnb, movie house, and dance studio. We talk with Brian and Corrine Vegter, the curators and owners of this special place.
The Dirty Freehub Team of Kevin and Linda English have stayed here and loved it. They camped out in their van in the back, saw a movie, visited the art gallery (and bought a piece of art), did a number of bike rides right from the school, and had great times talking with Brian and Corrine. We strongly recommend giving it a try!
- Website: churchillbaker.com
- Instagram: @churchill.baker and @churchilloldschoolhostel
- Facebook: churchillartmusicrecreation
- YouTube: churchhillschoolartmusicrecreation
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This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling route guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
Our Podcast Channel / The Connection
Our Route Guides / Dirty Freehub
Our Ask / Donate