Over The Top Cycling

A group of Seattle Randonneurs decided to create an unofficial challenge to honor the memory of one of their own, Don Boothby, who passed away before he got a chance to complete a 300k ride every month of the year, Hence the Boothby Challenge was created.4 riders completed it in 2014Randonneuring is long-distance unsupported endurance cycling. This style of riding is non-competitive in nature, and self-sufficiency is paramount. Participation in randonneuring events is part of a long tradition that goes back to the beginning of the sport of cycling in France and Italy. Friendly camaraderie and perseverance are the hallmarks of randonneuring.

The Boulder History Museum's Carol Taylor (Membership/Programs & Research) joins Duane Duggan this afternoon to discuss current happenings at the Museum as well as historic houses on The Hill.  The Boulder History Museum provides engaging educational experiences for people to explore the continuing history of the Boulder region. The Museum collects, preserves and presents Boulder history in order to connect them with the past, provide a context for the present and inspire a vision for the future.About RE/MAX40 Years of Outstanding Agents & Outstanding ResultsFrom a single office that opened in 1973 in Denver, Colo., RE/MAX has grown into a global real estate network of franchisee-owned and -operated offices with more than 90,000 Sales Associates.Those agents constitute the world's most productive real estate sales force. Through their efforts, they've made it possible to say that nobody in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX. 

Deb Bowling joins us to discuss the 2015 Hoodoo 500 ultra-marathon bicycle race presented by Planet Ultra! The most epic and challenging ultracycling race, the Hoodoo 500 route passes through or around three National Parks, three National Monuments and several Utah State Parks. The scenery varies from majestic cliffs and striking red rock hoodoos to aspen and pine forests and high mountain meadows. All the best of Utah’s Color Country!Geologically speaking, hoodoos are tall, skinny spires of rock that protrude from the bottom of arid basins and sedimentary rock. Mystically speaking, hoodoo means a magical spell; which is what the Hoodoo 500 experience will cast upon you. Come test yourself, and bring your lucky mojo…Amazing scenery, quiet roads, epic climbs, exhilarating decents, and the best post race banquet with awards and prizes.500+ mile Solo, Tandem, 2-Person, and 4-Person Relay Teams, raced non-stop or 3-day stage race. 300-mile Solo, Tandem and 2-Person Relay Teams, non-stop or 2-day stage race. Bring a crew or request an invite to race self-supported with use of our drop bag service.

Grab some egg nog and relax as Amelia joins me for our annual reading to bring you some of our favorite Holiday tales.  If you enjoy Christmas stories as much as we do please take a listen.  We have a couple of our annual regulars - Twas the Night Before Christmas and How the Grinch Stole Christmas as well as a couple of others from our trove of books.  Have a wonderful Holiday Season from all of us at Over the Top Cycling.

Mike Wilson guest hosts the Over the Top Podcast this evening from San Diego, California. Mike is joined by George Thomas from Over the Top HQ in Boulder to introduce and discuss the inaugural Natchez Trace 444. This brand new "EVENT" for 2015 start on Friday evening, October 2nd, and proceeds directly south on the Natchez Trace from mile post 444 to mile post 0 and the parkway's terminus at Natchez, Mississippi. Make sure to listen to the full broadcast and remember that registration is now open for the first 50 entrants. More details to follow!