Podcasts about iditarod trail invitational

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This is the type of adventure story you don't get to hear about very often. You very likely know something about Alaska's Iditarod Trail dog-sledding race, a grueling, multiday wilderness endurance test from Anchorage to Nome. Did you know that there is also a race where humans bike, ski, and run on the course? Leadville's own Mitch Dulleck trained for months in the high Rockies and then attended a camp in Alaska to prepare to run the Iditarod Trail Invitational 150-mile race. There was no designated route as he pulled a sled with all of his gear, the only rule being that he had to pass through several checkpoints. The entrants truly have to be self-sufficient in that sometimes-harsh environment. For instance, the race organizers don't promise any rescue should some misfortune befall racers. Competitors need to problem-solve for themselves while enduring possible issues with weather, terrain, injuries, wildlife, and more. Few of us will ever get to breathe the air in such beautiful and serene wilderness, much less race there, so I don't have to tell you that Mitch will be describing a very unique outdoor endurance experience that will have you fascinated as much as it did me, including discussing his training, food, equipment, and seeing the aurora borealis, all of which has stoked Mitch's fire to go back and try the Iditarod Trail's even more challenging 350-mile race.Mitch DulleckFacebook Mitch DulleckInstagram @1mtnrnr1Bill Stahlsilly_billy@msn.comFacebook Bill StahlInstagram and Threads @stahlor and @we_are_superman_podcastYouTube We Are Superman PodcastSubscribe to the We Are Superman Newsletter!https://mailchi.mp/dab62cfc01f8/newsletter-signup

Want to support us? Use code DISTANCE at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Janji.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and be sure to select 'podcast' > 'Distance to Empty' on the post purchase "How did you hear about Janji" page. Thank you!In this episode of Distance to Empty, host Kevin Goldberg interviews Mitch Dulleck about his experience in the Iditarod Trail Invitational 150. Mitch shares his journey to the race, including his preparation, gear choices, and nutrition strategies for enduring the harsh winter conditions. He discusses the challenges of pacing, sleep strategies, and the unique experience of racing through the night. Mitch reflects on his finish, the adventure of getting home, and his future goals in ultra running, particularly aiming for the ITI 350.

This week on the Dirt and Vert Podcast, buckle up for an adventure-packed episode with ultra runner extraordinaire, Gavin Woody!Gavin's tackled some of the most epic races on the planet, from Badwater 135, Hardrock, UTMB and even the Iditarod Trail Invitational. We dive deep into his journey from casual runner to ultra legend, and how he's learned to embrace challenges, push his limits, and find strength in the ultra community.Gavin opens up about the importance of setting goals, building daily habits, and learning from both victories and setbacks. So if you're ready for a dose of inspiration, adventure, and a whole lot of grit, this episode is a must-listen!Chapters00:00 Introduction to Ultra Running Adventures07:27 Gavin Woody's Journey into Ultra Running14:40 The Transition to Ultra Running25:12 Challenges and Learning in First 100-Mile Race29:42 Family and Community in Ultra Running31:59 Navigating the Challenges of Ultra Racing34:05 Experiences at UTMB and the Importance of Family37:08 The Pigtails Challenge: A Twist of Fate40:40 The Infamous Badwater: A Bucket List Race44:21 Comparing Tough Races: Badwater vs. Hurt47:50 The Dragon's Back Race: A Unique Challenge52:54 The Backyard Ultra Format: A New Experience56:51 Running with Legends: Moab and Beyond01:03:07 The Adventure of Exploration01:06:22 Challenges and Triumphs in Ultra Events01:07:57 Personal Milestones and Achievements01:10:40 The Learning Curve of Adventure Racing01:12:43 Daily Habits and Incremental Progress01:15:51 Team Red, White, and Blue: A Mission of Unity01:28:54 Preparing for the Journey Ahead01:34:55 The Importance of Exercise and Nutrition01:36:37 Medicine 3.0: A Shift in Healthcare01:40:40 The Journey of Running: Personal Reflections01:41:42 Why Do You Run?01:47:53 Listener Questions and Community Engagement01:53:11 Future Aspirations in Ultra Running

I take on the 2025 Iditarod Trail Invitational. I used this as a breathing test and rode 350 miles from Knik Lake to McGrath, Alaska. I finished in 2 Days, 11 Hours and 19 Minutes (1st Woman, 5th Overall).Here I talk about my 2024 & 2025 races. After my finish, I traveled to Rapha Team Camp in California and now I'm back in Alaska touring the remaining route to Nome with my friend Ana Jager.

Today we are thrilled to welcome Grant Maughan, an adventurous spirit and accomplished endurance athlete who brings a unique perspective to the Iditarod Trail. While most of our listeners know the trail for the iconic sled dog race, Grant experienced it in a completely different way - on foot, as part of the Iditarod Trail Invitational. Beyond his journey on the trail, Grant has also conquered incredible feats like climbing Mt. Everest and running across the Alps. His story offers a fresh and inspiring take on endurance challenges, and we're excited to dive into his experiences and learn from his extraordinary adventures. Please welcome to the show, Grant Maughan.

Today on THE ROCK FIGHT (an outdoor podcast that aims for the head) professional adventure athlete Sunny Stroeer joins Colin to talk about how there continues to be a gender gap in the way the outdoor media covers women's outdoor accomplishments. The outdoor gender gap is a pressing issue that continues to impact women in adventure sports, as discussed by Stroeer, a professional adventurer and the first woman to complete the Iditarod Trail Invitational on skis, shares her insights on the challenges women face in gaining recognition for their accomplishments in the outdoor world. She highlights the disparity in media coverage between male and female athletes, particularly in light of her own experiences following her notable achievements. Throughout the conversation, Sunny emphasizes the importance of amplifying women's stories to inspire future generations and address the systemic issues that perpetuate the gender gap. Additionally, she discusses her efforts through the Alliance for Gender Equity in Outdoor Adventure, which aims to provide scholarships and resources to help women and marginalized genders access transformative outdoor experiences.Hurricane Helene Relief Links:Fuel GoodsOutdoor Business Alliance Hurricane Relief FundGoFundMe for Bubba O'LearysWestern North Carolina Hurriance Helene Resource GuideEast Tennessee Foundation Relief FundHead to www.rockfight.co and sign up for News From the Front, Rock Fight's weekly newsletter!Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating and written review wherever you get your podcasts.Listen to and follow Gear & Beer! The newest show on the Rock Fight Podcast Network.Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads.Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.

In this week's episode we talk to adventure athlete, mountaineer guide and general fan of VLDs (Very Long Distances), Sunny Stroeer about:Being the 1st Woman to ski the entire 1,000 miles at the Iditarod Trail Invitational from Anchorage to NomeHow to manage nutrition during the ITI and VLDsSunny is a free spirit and adventurer.  During her 20s, she was a hard-charging Harvard MBA strategy consultant, but at age 30, she turned her back on material possessions and her career in order to live in an Astrovan so she could run and climb full-time instead.  Her overarching passion is to be active and push her limits in the side- and backcountry, spanning a multitude of sports from big-wall climbs over multi-day paddling trips, to 100 milers, and everything in between. Her specialty is the high altitude endurance realm; she holds speed records on Aconcagua and on the Annapurna Circuit and has excelled on high trails in the Colorado Rockies. She most recently completed the Iditarod on skis. Sunny and her husband Paul (and husky Dasher) live in Southern Utan and run a hiking and backcountry guide service, and she also founded and runs a mountaineering expedition company for women, by women. She also serves as the executive director for the AWE Summit Scholarship Foundation, which works to increase gender equity on and off the mountains.Please note that this podcast is created strictly for educational purposes and should never be used for medical diagnosis and treatment.***Keep up with Sunny:Web: SunnyStroeer.comInstagram: @SStroeerDreamland Tours: dreamlandtours.net/AWExpeditions: awexpeditions.org/Mentioned:GU Energy ChewsGU Energy GelsGU Energy Roctane Drink MixWhoop BandNot Mentioned, But Worth Mentioning:After we stopped recording, Sunny mentioned during the ITI, she tried to eat every 3 miles. When she missed resupplies and had to ration to every 4 miles, she said, "When I tried every 4 miles, it just didn't work. I hit the wall, and it wasn't just on the physical level. I could feel my mental state going down because I didn't get in enough carbs. Prior to this, I hadn't see the correlation quite so directly. When I fueled every 3 miles, things were good. Every four miles, my mental state declined and I would think that I needed to drop."MORE NR New customers save 10% off all products on our website with the code NEWPOD10 If you would like to work with our practitioners, click here: https://nutritional-revolution.com/work-with-us/ Save 20% on all supplements at our trusted online source: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/kchannell Join Nutritional Revolution's The Feed Club to get $20 off right away with an additional $20 Feed credit drop every 90 days.: https://thefeed.com/teams/nutritional-revolution Interested in blood testing? Use code NUTRITIONALREVOLUTION at InsideTracker for 20% off any test: store.insidetracker.com/nutritionalrevolution If you're interested in sponsoring Nutritional Revolution Podcast, shoot us an email at nutritionalrev@gmail.com.

Sunny is a professional adventure athlete, guide service owner and story teller based in Kanab, Utah.   After obtaining an MBA from Harvard Business School and pursuing a career as a management consultant in her twenties, Sunny decided to leave behind the business world in order to focus full-time on mountains, climbing and VLDs (very long distances).  Today, she is a professional athlete and owner of two guiding businesses - AWExpeditions and Dreamland Safari Tours.  She is also the founder of the AWE Summit Scholarship Foundation that breaks down barriers for women+ to access mountaineering and the backcountry -- in the form of tens of thousands of dollars in expedition scholarships.  Sunny first came on the Tough Girl Podcast on Jun 23, 2020. Sharing her story about being the first woman to circumnavigate and summit Aconcagua in a single push.  You can listen to that episode Here ***  Don't miss the latest episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast, released every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 AM UK time!   Be sure to hit the subscribe button to stay updated on the incredible journeys and stories of strong women.  This episode of the Tough Girl Podcast is proudly sponsored by INOV8, pioneers in cutting-edge sportswear.  Use code TOUGHGIRL15 to get your 15% discount.  Click Here  *** Show notes Who is Sunny  Working as a professional adventure athlete and running her own travel companies  Sunny first came on the Tough Girl Podcast on Jun 23, 2020. First woman to circumnavigate and summit Aconcagua in a single push. What happened in 2020  Deciding to buy a tour company/guide service business Using her MBA from Harvard Thriving with the challenge and the uncertainty  Pursuing her own adventures and being her own boss Getting involved in running Fastest Known Times (FKTs) Starting to focus on adventuring in Alaska 350 mile race on cross country skis - Iditarod Trail Invitational (ITI), held in Alaska during Winter (2021) Planning to head to the South Pole in the future  More info about the ITI and how its structured, and what you can expect.  The short version - 350 miles. The long version 1000 miles. You need to do the short version of the race before you can attempt to race the longer version. The different modes of travel: Fat bike, dogs, skies, walking The lessons learned from the recce before the bigger race No mandatory gear list Being able to connect with folks who had done the race before to get advice and tips Leaving her comfort zone behind and moving into the stretch zone Dealing with uncomfortable feelings Reflection back on her first ITI in 2021  Dealing with overflow Not having a background in cross country skiing Knowing that she able to keep herself safe in these extreme conditions Dealing with broken bindings and having to hike the final 150 miles Having a 10 day deadline to cover the 350 miles Being pushed to her limits both physically and emotionally  Going back in 2022 to ski the 350 mile distance again - gaining more experience and knowledge Fat biking the race in 2023 with her husband Feeling ready to commit to the 1000 miles race in 2024 Race strategy and plan (both adhoc and thought through) Needing to complete the 1000 miles (approx 930 - 960 miles) in 30 days Dealing with a stress fracture on her shin in the December and only having 5 weeks to train Using both a backpack and a pulk/sled to transport gear.  Dealing with the cold and trying to avoid getting wet in -30/-40 degrees Aiming to travel slowly, keeping her heart rate low in an aim to keep from sweating Dealing with wet and damp gloves and getting a little bit of frost bite on her fingers.  Dealing with numb heels and maybe a little bit of nerve damage after the race Highlights and magical moment from life on the trail Being in her own thoughts for 14hrs or more a day Food and nutrition on the trail Feeling the pressure to reach the finish line before the cut off point Making it across the sea ice before it flooded or melted Being 200 miles from the finish on the North Shore Becoming the first women to ski the ITI 1000 Recovery after the race (doughnuts & wine!) How to connect with Sunny and to follow along with her adventures Final words of advice and and wisdom to inspire and motivate women and girls  Why you need to continually be pushing your comfort zone    Social Media Websites:  www.sunnystroeer.com  www.awexpeditions.org  www.dreamlandtours.net  www.summitscholarship.org Instagram: @sstroeer  @awexpeditions  @dreamlandsafari   

Welcome back to the On Adventure podcast! In today's episode, we have an inspiring and candid conversation with Pete Ripmaster. Pete, now a seasoned ultra-endurance athlete, shares his journey from the highs and lows of his athletic pursuits to his personal battles and triumphs. In fact, it all started with a Couch-to-Marathon run, and he kept going from there!  We delve into his history, including the incredible feat of winning the 1,000-mile Iditarod Trail Invitational on foot (in February!), his adventures in Alaska, and the lessons learned from pushing beyond the limits. Pete's story is a testament to resilience, passion, and the relentless pursuit of one's dreams. Pete's philosophy of "stories rather than regrets" is evident in his approach to ultra-running. Whether he's tackling organized races or his unique "homemade 100's," Pete's willingness to suffer and push through mental and physical barriers is key to his success. His adventures showcase the power of perseverance and the rewards of stepping outside your comfort zone. Join us as we explore: Pete's early life and the pivotal moments that shaped his path The transition from the couch to a marathoner to an ultra-endurance runner The mental and physical challenges of running the Iditarod Trail Invitational Pete's "homemade 100's" and what drives him to create his own ultra-endurance challenges Insights into the world of ultra-running and the community around it Pete's future aspirations and what drives him to keep pushing forward This episode is packed with raw and heartfelt reflections that will leave you inspired to tackle your own adventures. Don't miss out on this incredible journey with Pete Ripmaster! Episode Highlights: [00:00] Introduction to Pete Ripmaster and the essence of today's episode [02:28] Pete's background and his self-identity as a runner, husband, and father [10:00] Reflections on Pete's childhood and the significant impact of his family [18:00] The pivotal moment and the transition from a wild lifestyle to purposeful living [24:05] Pete's first impromptu marathon and the beginning of his running journey [32:00] The decision to run 50 marathons in 50 states and raise funds for breast cancer research [38:00] Delving into ultra-running: from 50K to 1,000 miles [46:00] The challenges and triumphs of the Iditarod Trail Invitational [53:00] Pete's "homemade 100's" and his drive to create unique endurance challenges [57:00] The mental game in ultra-endurance sports and pushing through limits [01:03:00] What's next for Pete after ultra-running Links & Resources: Pete Ripmaster's Website Iditarod Trail Invitational Owl Research Institute Telluride, Colorado Thank you for tuning into this episode with Pete Ripmaster! If you enjoyed our conversation, please rate, follow, share, and review the podcast. Your support helps us bring more inspiring stories to light. Keep pursuing your great adventures, and we'll catch you in the next episode!

If you've been tuning in through this past winter, you have likely heard of my big scary adventure coming up next winter - what will be my first fat bike winter ultra at the Arrowhead 135 - a 135-mile adventure through the remote wilderness of northern Minnesota in late January - it starts in International Falls and is known for it's bitter cold temperatures and deep snow - and while it's not always cold and snowy, as in this past edition (tune in to our conversation with Cate Coward in episode 114!) - but I will say - you'd better be prepared for both! One of the reasons this race is scary for me, is that I'm no fat biker - I don't yet own one, nor have I really spent any time on one - and though it's spring and every week is getting warmer and warmer as we head into summer - it's high time I start thinking about what I'm going to ride next winter! So I dialed up my mentor, Steve McGuire - and who better to talk fat bikes? Steve is not only a veteran of many winter ultras including the Arrowhead 135, Actif Epica, Tuscobia 160 and the Iditarod Trail Invitational - not only all of that - but he also leads the Design, build ride program at the University of Iowa - a cool class for both engineering and art students to who do just that - design, build then ride their own hand crafted steed. So Steve's not only been riding fat bikes for years and years - but has also been playing with the design - so if you're interested at all in your own winter fat biking, bike design or... well... Iowa Women's Basketball - then I hope you enjoy this conversation with Steve McGuire! Connect with Steve at https://art.uiowa.edu/people/steve-mcguireWe would love it if you would consider supporting Bike Talk with Dave by rating, reviewing and sharing on your favorite podcast platform. We'd invite you to support the show financially at www.buymeacoffee.com or on Venmo @David-Mable. You'll receive a Bike Talk with Dave sticker! Bikeiowa.com is the online host of Bike Talk with Dave. Get your event listed on the extensive ride and race calendar for free! Create an account and add and edit your event to reach thousands of cyclists. Register for the core4 today! New distances in 24 include a 20, 40, 60 or 100-mile option. Register at www.core4.bikeFollow Bike Talk with Dave on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/biketalkwithdave/ and Facebook so you don't miss any of the fun, and you can now find every episode on your computer at www.biketalk.bike. And now available on YouTube on the Bike Talk with Dave YouTube channel!And if you need any digital media work: photography, videography and editing, podcast production and editing, look no further than Mable Media. Connect at www.mablemedia.net to help grow your brand and connect with your audience!

Monday's are for headlines here on THE ROCK FIGHT! Today Colin & Justin dig into some of the more notable stories to come out of the outdoor industry and community over the past week. On the docket this week:A new report lists the top 10 fastest growing brands at specialty outdoor retailers. Can Justin name them all? (04:29)New data reported by The Inertia shows a 50% jump in ER visits from California skiers and snowboarders. (13:04)Backpacker ran a story this week about Carson City, NV officials who want to pay hikers to hike a new trail from the city all the way Canada via the PCT. (17:50)Sunny Stroeer becomes the first woman to complete the Iditarod Trail Invitational (the world's longest winter ultramarathon) on skis. (23:04)All this plus America's favorite podcast segment What Is Justin Doing This Weekend presented by Long Weekend Coffee (01:05)!Please follow and subscribe to THE ROCK FIGHT and give us a 5 star rating wherever you get your podcasts.Have a question or comment for a future mailbag episode? Send it to myrockfight@gmail.com or send a message on Instagram or Threads.Subscribe to Adventure Journal to get more Justin Housman in your life.Check out Long Weekend Coffee for the best cup of coffee for your next adventure. Be sure to enter promo code 'rock10' at checkout to receive 10% off of your first order. Thanks for listening! THE ROCK FIGHT is a production of Rock Fight, LLC.

Originally from Germany and now living in Southern Utah Sunny Stroeer spent nearly 30 days skiing the Iditarod Trail Invitational becoming the first woman to do so. In this episode we go over her training, breakdown the race and its challenges, and her diet along the way. Follow Sunny on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sstroeer/ WATCH The Rocky Mountain SlamTo support the show check out  @HVMN123  Ketone-IQ http://hvmn.com/DERRICK This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thejuniperlab.substack.com

While winter has basically been a no show in Minnesota this year, there are places where hearty Minnesotans are currently braving the elements. We Do This For Fun holds one of those people dear to our hearts- Leah Gruhn.For the second year in a row Leah's racing the ITI1000 Iditarod Trail Invitational, a grueling 1000 mile race. While we didn't get a chance to chat with her before she began, we've been following her little dot on Trackleaders.From the race organizers:“Only the most experienced, rugged and intrepid competitors dare to attempt the ITI 1000, the world's longest and toughest winter race.”As we think about Leah we wanted to revisit a podcast recorded last year with Leah and her husband Jere. Visit wedothisforfun.com to follow Leah's progress in real time as she nears the end of this demanding race.@leahgruhn, @itialaska

Iditarod Trail Invitational - jeden z nejdrsnějších maratonských závodů světa. Tisíc mil aljašskou divočinou, teploty k minus čtyřiceti stupňům, tundra i kopce, silný vítr, sníh, vlci, samota ... co je výše v žebříčku obav? Jan Venca Francke přišel od Máchova jezera do školy v Oknech se zajímavým nápadem: "Pojďme udělat sbírku, ve které lidé nabídnou nějakou částku za mnou přežitý kilometr. Pro mě to bude motivace a pro vás šance přiblížit se snu o pár nových učebnách." Na ITI bude startovat potřetí, ještě neví, jaké to je dojít na konec Iditarodské stezky, po níž v roce 1925 táhla psí spřežení bedny se sérem proti záškrtu do městečka Nome. Naposledy mu odešla hlava, ale když bude vědět, že ho děti v Oknech sledují, že jim může přispět na novou školu, třeba to tentokrát dá. Do startu zbývá měsíc. Sbírku, ale třeba i doprovodné projekty ve škole dolaďujeme, tak si zatím můžete poslechnout úvodní podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/milan-brta/message

More than 20 years ago, 7th-grade Kurt entered his first mountain bike race at the Minnesota Zoo, and he's been racing and adventuring on bikes ever since. After bouncing around the road and scenes while in graduate school, he eventually returned to the dirt and became enamored by probing mental and physical limits in multi-day ultra endurance events, winning and setting records in some of the toughest bikepacking races in the United States – Tour Divide, the Arizona Trail 300 and 750, the Colorado Trail Race, the Iditarod Trail Invitational, and more. Today we're honing in on Kurt's recent completion (only the third ever) of biking the CDT. Yes, most of the CDT is bikeable (I didn't know this), with the opportunity to take different routes through the non-bikeable wilderness segments. This trail is hard so even for a seasoned and record-breaking cyclist like Kurt, the mileage doesn't come easy. Rugged backcountry trails are where he loves riding the most. He rides for the Industry Nine - Pivot Pro Backcountry team, and beyond pedaling his bike, Kurt is a co-founder of and the Routes Director at Bikepacking Roots, a cycling coach, a former geology professor, and an advocate for landscapes, backcountry trails, and climate.IG: https://www.instagram.com/kurt.refsnider/Coaching website: https://www.ultramtb.net/Team website: https://backcountry-mtb.com/Our Sponsors:* Check out Oris Watches: https://www.oris.ch* Check out Roark and use my code ASP15 for a great deal: https://roark.com/* Check out Shopify and use my code asp for a great deal: https://www.shopify.com/aspSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/adventure-sports-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Get ready for the extraordinary journey of Pete Ripmaster, a regular man turned ultra-marathon champ through the transformative power of running and outdoor therapy. Pete completed the grueling 1000-mile Iditarod Trail Invitational 1000, winning it in 2018. His tale doesn't stop at the finish line. Pete's running adventure has led him to inspirational public speaking and a mission to accomplish an audacious new feat - to be the first person to run 100-mile races in every state!Rippmaster's conversation is a testament to human resilience and the healing power of nature. Brace yourself for intimate accounts of his solitary journey, threading through the Alaskan wilderness, pushing his physical limits, and finding joy in unexpected places. More than a champion runner, Pete is a champion for mental health. Living through depression, he found solace in the outdoors and mindfulness, ultimately turning his battle into a platform for mental health advocacy, especially crucial in the pandemic-induced mental health crisis.Pete's story is a beacon for anyone looking for motivation in the darkest corners. His life-altering experiences on the Iditarod 1000 and beyond are an encouraging call to confront challenges with grit and grace. From an outdoor enthusiast to a budding runner or anyone wrestling with mental health issues, Pete's story is a shining example of the triumph of the human spirit over adversity. Join us as we plunge into Pete's running adventures, mental health advocacy, and his ambitious dream to conquer the 100-mile races across the United States.Host: Chris TetraultCo-host: Phil EwertGuest: Pete Ripmasterwww.peteripmaster.com#peteripmaster#hometownherooutdoors#ultrarunning#ultramarathon#running#mentalhealth#outdoortherapyProduced by Phil Ewert Productions Theme Music: Hero's JourneyJoel Loopez Tunepocket.comLicensed by: Phil Ewert Productions

We welcome husband and wife ultra-athletes Jere Mohr and Leah Gruhn for a candid conversation about training, nutrition, planning and the community that surrounds the world of winter cycling and specifically the Iditarod Trail Invitational (ITI). Stories from the trail, tips for beginners and seasoned athletes alike, and inspiration for anyone looking to challenge themselves with new activities outdoors or anywhere else. Resources, connections and a sincere invitation to anyone who wants help with their next challenge. Check out the documentary that features Leah +Jere- 40 below, the toughest race in the world.

-Keith Eckert is an ultra runner and endurance athlete who's raised close to 400k for veteran and first responder non-profit organizations-He's a 2014 graduate of the United States Naval Academy where he majored in Political Science and was a self described “practice scrub” with the Naval Academy wrestling team-After being medically discharged from the Navy in 2016, he picked up ultra racing. Since that time, he's completed: 4 100 mile races, an additional 2 races between 200 and 250 miles, 2 successful completions of the Iditarod Trail Invitational 350 - which is a 350 mile trek through the Alaskan wilderness, as well as 2 unsuccessful attempts of the Iditarod Trail Invitational 1000 which is a 1000 mile trek through the Alaskan wilderness-When he's not punishing body, he works for a Humanitarian Disaster Response organization and raises funds for non profit organizations - including Guardian Revival, whose mission is to revive and preserve mental health and well being for veterans and first responders Check out Guardian Revival:Website - Guardian RevivalIG - Guardian RevivalFirstNet Built with AT&T:http://www.firstnet.com/healthandwellnessDownload the O2X Tactical Performance App:app.o2x.comLet us know what you think:Website - http://o2x.comIG - https://instagram.com/o2xhumanperformance?igshid=1kicimx55xt4f 

Leah Gruhn has ridden the northern Minnesota winter ultra Arrowhead 135 for more than a decade, as well as the Tuscobia 160 and the Iditarod Trail Invitational 350. And in 2017 she and her husband jumped on their bikes in Banff Canada and rode south to the U.S. Mexico border in the Tour Divide. This winter she flew back to Alaska and rolled across Knik Lake and up the Iditarod Trail for the 1000-mile journey towards Nome. 21 days later she was the first, and only female to complete the entire journey across Alaska. She was kind enough to spend some time on Bike Talk with Dave just prior to heading south to Florida for a week of warmth! I enjoyed getting to know her, and I hope you will too! So grab cup of Chain and Spoke Coffee and enjoy the show!Thanks for tuning in to todays episode -and thanks to Leah for making time before trading snow drifts for sandy beaches! Look for her on instagram and facebook, doesn't sound like she's done with these great adventures! And later this week, I've got a bonus episode for you! Leah talked about how great it feels to reach Unakaleet on the Bering Sea and the pizza joint called Peace on Earth Pizza. When I was there in 2019 I talked with Peace on Earth owner Brett Hansen - it's pretty interesting how a little pizza joint in a small village on the Bering Sea can thrive serving all the villages in Western Alaska. I'd like to thank Chain and Spoke Coffee and Bikes for supporting the show - you can order your favorite blend now at chainandspoke.com or you can just stop by the first retail location in Des Moines, Iowa! Great coffee, great bikes! Service too! If you're headed across the country on either I-80 or I-35, stop on in!And thank you for listening to Bike Talk with Dave! If you'd like to support the show, you can do so by rating, reviewing and sharing! If you'd like to support the show financially, and help it improve, you can go to BuyMeACoffee.com and throw some change my way - I'll use it to make the podcast better AND I'll send you a Bike Talk sticker! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dmable122QWe've got a busy month ahead - this weekend the Trofeo Sabato Santo circuit race in Des Moines, and at the end of the month we'll be back on gravel enjoying the beautiful hills of Northeast Iowa in the Driftless 100! There's still time to join the fun at driftlessgravel.com. Hopefully we'll see you there! And in May, stage racing is back in the Midwest at the Three Days of Des Moines or Driedaagse Des Moines. May 12, 13 & 14 All categories. Race for GC on time or earn the green points jersey or go for polka dots in the KOM competition (yes... even in Iowa). Information here

The one about the Iditarod Trail Invitational.This weeks linkshttps://www.pineislandgravel.com/https://www.facebook.com/randy.ericksen/videos/1155663601793099 

The Rattlesnake Gravel Grind, held on March 24 - 26, 2023, in Sweetwater, TX was a weekend of gravel riding, music, food, camping and fun. We were invited down for some good ol' west Texas hospitality - and this is our experience! Dave and his wife Dee hauled their tandem down I-35, set up their tent in the Sweetwater Lake Campground and had a weekend filled with memories that will last a lifetime and new friendships that will as well. After the windy gravel ride, Dave grabbed his microphone and talked with the 110=mile winners Emily Newsom (and her husband James!), Justin McQuerry as well as others who rode or helped make the event happen, plus race founder David King - and we are played out by a local band: The Backroads West! And as a special treat, Dee joined in on the episode intro and race recap as they drove back north on I-35 (see if you can hear the cracks in the road!)Please consider supporting Bike Talk with Dave by rating, reviewing and sharing on your favorite podcast platform. We'd invite you to support the show financially at www.buymeacoffee.com or on Venmo @David-Mable. You'll receive a Bike Talk with Dave sticker!Bike Talk with Dave is supported by Chain and Spoke Coffee. Order your favorite flavor at www.chainandspoke.com. The Chain and Spoke retail location will be opening in Des Moines, Iowa soon featuring great coffee, bikes and the new Bike Talk with Dave Studio!Bikeiowa.com is the online host of Bike Talk with Dave. Get your event listed on the extensive ride and race calendar for free! Create an account and add and edit your event to reach thousands of cyclists.AND if you want your event featured on Bike Talk with Dave, reach out on the Bike Talk with Dave instagram or facebook page for details how to highlight your ride on one of these bonus episodes!Join Dave and the Iowa Gravel Gang on April 29 for the Driftless 100, a beautiful ride through the scenic Driftless region of Northeast Iowa. Starting in Elkader, a 100, 6o and 30 mile options are available. Register today at www.driftlessgravel.com. And in April, put those skinny tires on for the Trofeo Sabato Santo Circuit Race in Des Moines, Iowa on April 8.We hope you tune in every week - we've got a great slate of guests ahead of us - We'll talk with competitors of the 2023 Iditarod Trail Invitational, Matt Phippen Director of the annual ride across Iowa, RAGBRAI and so much more! Subscribe to Bike Talk with Dave and follow on facebook and instagram so you don't miss a thing!

The drivetrain hasn't seen a really significant evolution since the advent of index shifting in the 1980's. IMHO. Well, maybe the brake/shift lever combo - but really, not since then. More gears, electronic movements but the things still basically attach and work the same as the old Nuevo Records that our dads rode, mechanically speaking. So I went to the SRAM Eagle XX premier party at Mellow Johnny's in ATX with a bit of skepticism - and curiosity. Dang. It's different! OK - two jocky wheels, and the slant parallelogram are still there - but the UDH (Universal Derailleur Hanger) is completely different, the adjustments are basically gone, the setup is easy - and super super strong! I talked with product developer Jason Blodgett about the evolution of bike transmission systems! Please consider supporting Bike Talk with Dave by rating, reviewing and sharing on your favorite podcast platform. We'd invite you to support the show financially at www.buymeacoffee.com or on Venmo @David-Mable. You'll receive a Bike Talk with Dave sticker!Bike Talk with Dave is supported by Chain and Spoke Coffee. Order your favorite flavor at www.chainandspoke.com. The Chain and Spoke retail location will be opening in Des Moines, Iowa soon featuring great coffee, bikes and the new Bike Talk with Dave Studio!Bikeiowa.com is the online host of Bike Talk with Dave. Get your event listed on the extensive ride and race calendar for free! Create an account and add and edit your event to reach thousands of cyclists.AND if you want your event featured on Bike Talk with Dave, reach out on the Bike Talk with Dave instagram or facebook page for details how to highlight your ride on one of these bonus episodes!Join Dave and the Iowa Gravel Gang on April 29 for the Driftless 100, a beautiful ride through the scenic Driftless region of Northeast Iowa. Starting in Elkader, a 100, 6o and 30 mile options are available. Register today at ww.driftlessgravel.com. And a month before that, Dave and his wife, Dee, will be eating fried rattlesnake and riding gravel at the Rattlesnake Gravel Grind in Sweetwater, Texas. www.rattlesnakegravelgrind.bike And in April, put those skinny tires on for the Trofeo Sabato Santo Circuit Race in Des Moines, Iowa on April 8.We hope you tune in every week - we've got a great slate of guests ahead of us - We'll bring some stories and interviews home from Texas, talk with competitors of the 2023 Iditarod Trail Invitational, Matt Phippen Director of the annual ride across Iowa, RAGBRAI. Subscribe to Bike Talk with Dave and follow on facebook and instagram so you don't miss a thing!

Hannah Shell and Jake Magee will be sharing their experiences of gravel riding and racing with participants in the first Gravel Worlds Gravel Camp, along with Gravel Hall of Famer Cory Cornbread Godfrey. The camp will be held on April 27-30, 2023 in Lincoln Nebraska and is open to all, but will emphasis skills, training and nutrition aimed at beginning gravel riders. Find out more at https://www.gravel-worlds.com/gravelcamp.Hannah and Jake were kind enough to carve out an hour to talk with Dave about things they will share at the camp, but the conversation also drifted into the new USAC National Gravel Championships and the 2023 Lifetime Grand Prix, both of which Hannah will be participating in this summer. Follow both Hannah and Jake on instagram at @hannahgshell and @iamjakemageePlease consider supporting Bike Talk with Dave by rating, reviewing and sharing on your favorite podcast platform. We'd invite you to support the show financially at www.buymeacoffee.com or on Venmo @David-Mable. You'll receive a Bike Talk with Dave sticker!Bike Talk with Dave is supported by Chain and Spoke Coffee. Order your favorite flavor at www.chainandspoke.com. The Chain and Spoke retail location will be opening in Des Moines, Iowa soon featuring great coffee, bikes and the new Bike Talk with Dave Studio!Bikeiowa.com is the online host of Bike Talk with Dave. Get your event listed on the extensive ride and race calendar for free! Create an account and add and edit your event to reach thousands of cyclists.AND if you want your event featured on Bike Talk with Dave, reach out on the Bike Talk with Dave instagram or facebook page for details how to highlight your ride on one of these bonus episodes!Join Dave and the Iowa Gravel Gang on April 29 for the Driftless 100, a beautiful ride through the scenic Driftless region of Northeast Iowa. Starting in Elkader, a 100, 6o and 30 mile options are available. Register today at www.driftlessgravel.com. And a month before that, Dave and his wife, Dee, will be eating fried rattlesnake and riding gravel at the Rattlesnake Gravel Grind in Sweetwater, Texas. www.rattlesnakegravelgrind.bikeAnd in April, put those skinny tires on for the Trofeo Sabato Santo Circuit Race in Des Moines, Iowa on April 8.We hope you tune in every week - we've got a great slate of guests ahead of us - We'll bring some stories and interviews home from Texas, talk with competitors of the 2023 Iditarod Trail Invitational, Matt Phippen Director of the annual ride across Iowa, RAGBRAI. Subscribe to Bike Talk with Dave and follow on facebook and instagram so you don't miss a thing!

Heather Poskevich, winner of the 900-mile Race Across the West, (listen on Episode 9) is now training for the 3,000-mile Race Across America or RAAM. Heather is also a wife, mom and an E.R. doctor - so we thought we'd talk with her about her decision to tackle RAAM, and how she juggles training with work and family - so go pour yourself a hot cup of Chain and Spoke coffee, and enjoy this conversation with Heather Poskevich.Support Heather at www.hpultracycling.com and follow HPultracycling on Facebook and Instagram. Beginning on June 13, 2023, follow Heather and the rest of the solo competitors at www.raamrace.org Please consider supporting Bike Talk with Dave by rating, reviewing and sharing on your favorite podcast platform. We'd invite you to support the show financially at www.buymeacoffee.com or on Venmo @David-Mable. You'll receive a Bike Talk with Dave sticker!Bike Talk with Dave is supported by Chain and Spoke Coffee. Order your favorite flavor at www.chainandspoke.com. The Chain and Spoke retail location will be opening in Des Moines, Iowa soon featuring great coffee, bikes and the new Bike Talk with Dave Studio!Bikeiowa.com is the online host of Bike Talk with Dave. Get your event listed on the extensive ride and race calendar for free! Create an account and add and edit your event to reach thousands of cyclists.AND if you want your event featured on Bike Talk with Dave, reach out on the Bike Talk with Dave instagram or facebook page for details how to highlight your ride on one of these bonus episodes!Join Dave and the Iowa Gravel Gang on April 29 for the Driftless 100, a beautiful ride through the scenic Driftless region of Northeast Iowa. Starting in Elkader, a 100, 6o and 30 mile options are available. Register today at www.driftlessgravel.com. And a month before that, Dave and his wife, Dee, will be eating fried rattlesnake and riding gravel at the Rattlesnake Gravel Grind in Sweetwater, Texas. www.rattlesnakegravelgrind.bikeAnd in April, put those skinny tires on for the Trofeo Sabato Santo Circuit Race in Des Moines, Iowa on April 8. We hope you tune in every week - we've got a great slate of guests ahead of us - We'll bring some stories and interviews home from Texas, talk with competitors of the 2023 Iditarod Trail Invitational, Matt Phippen Director of the annual ride across Iowa, RAGBRAI. Subscribe to Bike Talk with Dave and follow on facebook and instagram so you don't miss a thing!

Rebecca Rusch is an accomplished endurance athlete with 40 years of experience. Her list of accomplishments over that time period has been impressive. Among other things, she is a 7x World Champion Adventure Athelete, 2x Iditarod Trail Invitational winner, MTB hall of fame inductee, and a Red Bull Athlete. On today's episode we tackle the topic of Winter Riding. Some of the topics discussed are layering, eating, keeping water from freezing, managing electronics, and going potty. The information is this episode is invaluable and it's a result of Rebecca's extensive personal experiences. We are honored to have Rebecca back on the podcast and grateful for her willingness to share some tips she's learned over the years. EPISODE SPONSORS Red Granite Grinder – It's time to register for the RGG that takes place on October 14th in Wausau, Wi. I did an episode about last years event that you can check out here.

Welcome to the first episode of Bike Talk Shorts! (well, kinda... hey... it's my first short! I'll get better making the Shorts short!) - We begin with Kathi Merchant, Co-Director of the 2019 Iditarod Trail Invitational as she dives into a bit of the history of the race, the trail as well as some of the competitors (from Iowa... it was for a news piece in Des Moines). It's all pure Bering Sea gold! Secondly, we talk with Flori Reiterberger on the couch of the host home of the 350-mile checkpoint in McGrath, Alaska. It's a glimpse into what brings someone from the other side of the world to the middle of remote Alaska in the winter. It's also Bering Sea gold! Enjoy this treasure from deep inside one of the most difficult races on the planet. I also share a funny (sort of) story about Flori! Track the racers as they make their way towards Nome at www.itialaska.com. Watch: 1000 Miles to Nome and Down the Kuskokwim for free!Please consider supporting Bike Talk with Dave by rating, reviewing and sharing on your favorite podcast platform. We'd invite you to support the show financially at www.buymeacoffee.com or on Venmo @David-Mable. You'll receive a Bike Talk with Dave sticker!Bike Talk with Dave is supported by Chain and Spoke Coffee. Order your favorite flavor at www.chainandspoke.com. The Chain and Spoke retail location will be opening in Des Moines, Iowa soon featuring great coffee, bikes and the new Bike Talk with Dave Studio!Bikeiowa.com is the online host of Bike Talk with Dave. Get your event listed on the extensive ride and race calendar for free! Create an account and add and edit your event to reach thousands of cyclists.AND if you want your event featured on Bike Talk with Dave, reach out on the Bike Talk with Dave instagram or facebook page for details how to highlight your ride on one of these bonus episodes!Join Dave and the Iowa Gravel Gang on April 29 for the Driftless 100, a beautiful ride through the scenic Driftless region of Northeast Iowa. Starting in Elkader, a 100, 6o and 30 mile options are available. Register today at www.driftlessgravel.com. And a month before that, Dave and his wife, Dee, will be eating fried rattlesnake and riding gravel at the Rattlesnake Gravel Grind in Sweetwater, Texas. www.rattlesnakegravelgrind.bikeWe hope you tune in every week - we've got a great slate of guests ahead of us - Next week we'll have Part 2 of Steve Cannon's story - join him as he crosses Alaska by bike! Later this month we'll talk with Heather Poskevich who is preparing to tackle the RAAM this summer and Matt Phippen, Director of the annual ride across Iowa, RAGBRAI. Plus more race episodes and Bike Talk Shorts! (actually short!) Subscribe to Bike Talk with Dave and follow on facebook and instagram so you don't miss a thing!

In 2019 Steve Cannon embarked on a journey with a handful of other intrepid souls, to ride their bikes along the Iditarod Trail from near Anchorage, across the Alaska Range to Nome, a thousand miles away on the Bering Sea. Bike Talk with Dave's Dave Mable followed along to film a documentary about the journey. Once the two had returned home, Cannon and Mable sat down to record Cannon's experience, from his first fatbike ride all the way through Alaska to Nome. This is the first half of that recording - taking listeners from Cannon's first ride to the starting line of the Iditarod Trail Invitational on the frozen Knik Lake just outside of Anchorage. Tune in next week for Part 2 which will take us, with Cannon, from the starting shotgun blast through the Alaska Range all the way to the Bering Sea. Also, starting this week we'll be randomly dropping a new Bike Talk with Dave Feature: Bike Talk Shorts! Five-to-15-minute stories and interviews with incredible people doing incredible things - this week you'll meet Flori Reiterberger, a fat biker who was attempting his first Iditarod Trail race to Nome. Be sure to subscribe so you're notified when Bike Talk Shorts hits your favorite podcast platform!Watch: 1000 Miles to Nome and Down the Kuskokwim for free!Please consider supporting Bike Talk with Dave by rating, reviewing and sharing on your favorite podcast platform. We'd invite you to support the show financially at www.buymeacoffee.com or on Venmo @David-Mable. You'll receive a Bike Talk with Dave sticker!Bike Talk with Dave is supported by Chain and Spoke Coffee. Order your favorite flavor at www.chainandspoke.com. The Chain and Spoke retail location will be opening in Des Moines, Iowa soon featuring great coffee, bikes and the new Bike Talk with Dave Studio!Bikeiowa.com is the online host of Bike Talk with Dave. Get your event listed on the extensive ride and race calendar for free! Create an account and add and edit your event to reach thousands of cyclists.AND if you want your event featured on Bike Talk with Dave, reach out on the Bike Talk with Dave instagram or facebook page for details how to highlight your ride on one of these bonus episodes!Join Dave and the Iowa Gravel Gang on April 29 for the Driftless 100, a beautiful ride through the scenic Driftless region of Northeast Iowa. Starting in Elkader, a 100, 6o and 30 mile options are available. Register today at www.driftlessgravel.com. And a month before that, Dave and his wife, Dee, will be eating fried rattlesnake and riding gravel at the Rattlesnake Gravel Grind in Sweetwater, Texas. www.rattlesnakegravelgrind.bikeWe hope you tune in every week - we've got a great slate of guests ahead of us - Heather Poskevich who is preparing to tackle the RAAM this summer and Matt Phipen Director of the annual ride across Iowa, RAGBRAI. Subscribe to Bike Talk with Dave and follow on facebook and instagram so you don't miss a thing!

Those of you following the Iditarod Trail Invitational may have noticed a couple of riders heading back to Anchorage, RJ Sauer being one of them. On the heels of just publishing a podcast with RJ, he messaged me to let me know that his heart just wasn't in it. I thought this would be a fantastic opportunity to connect with RJ, while it is all fresh, to talk about what happened and why.Just showing up to an event like this is an endeavour in and of itself, but when so much time and energy is spent on preparation and logistics, not finishing an event can be devastating. In RJ's case, he was able to find peace in his decision and in the episode, he shares his mindset. RJ first rode the 1000 mile ITI back in 2001 as a 26 year old Film Maker producing the film, Thin White Line. It was his first bikepacking race and the catalyst for many adventures to come. You can read more about his adventures over at rjsauer.com or on his Instagram page, where he more or less journals his life.There are lots of great takeaways in the one. Scratching is always a possibility and sometimes it can't be avoided. Listen in as RJ shares some wisdom that we can all learn from. Enjoy this conversation.Save 15% at Redshift Sports when you use the code MB40Save 50% off your first month of coaching at Cycling 101 when you use the code MB40 at checkout.Save 25% at Dynamic Cyclist when you use the promo code MB40 at checkout.Visit Rollingdale CycleThanks to Ottalaus Inc. for their support.Thanks to Spandex Panda for their support.Thanks to Lakeside Bikes in Invermere for supporting me!

One of the fringe benefits of doing this podcast is having my guest's phone numbers. I saw that RJ Sauer was getting ready for the Iditarod Trail invitational, 350-mile race across Alaska, so I reached out to him to wish him luck and to keep the rubber side down.The next day, I was thinking to myself “Is he in Alaska already?”. When I found out that he was, I figured this would be a great opportunity to talk to RJ. The last time we spoke was back on 002. RJ Sauer - Perseverance Personified. This conversation was one for the books and one in which we covered a ton of topics. We talked a little about the Iditarod Trail Invitational but then, as my podcast goes, we took many tangents along the way. We talked about presence, groupthink, the Tour Divide, and selfishness. I asked him about his writing process. We also covered imposter syndrome, storytelling, and what's your “why”, a hot topic for many endurance athletes and a question we often ask when we're suffering in an event. RJ first rode the 1000 mile ITI back in 2001 as a 26 year old Film Maker producing the film, Thin White Line. It was his first bikepacking race and the catalyst for many adventures to come. You can read more about his adventures over at rjsauer.com or on his Instagram page, where he more or less journals his life. You can also track his progress in the ITI 350.It's been too long since I last spoke with RJ. I always find our conversations a joy and a great learning experience. His humble nature and willingness to share make for a great conversation and I hope you find some takeaways as well.EnjoySave 15% at Redshift Sports when you use the code MB40Save 50% off your first month of coaching at Cycling 101 when you use the code MB40 at checkout.Save 25% at Dynamic Cyclist when you use the promo code MB40 at checkout.Visit Rollingdale CycleThanks to Ottalaus Inc. for their support.Thanks to Spandex Panda for their support.Thanks to Lakeside Bikes in Invermere for supporting me!

Our guest today is familiar with the Iditarod in more than one way. He has been on the Iditarod trail on both bike and dog sled. This next weekend he will be competing in the Iditarod Trail Invitational 350 mile bike race. The following weekend his wife, Kristy Berington, will start the 1000 mile Iditarod dog sled race. Please enjoy this episode with Andy Pohl. Follow Andy's race here: https://itialaska.com/tracking

Yes, Jimmy Hendrix, but with a bike, not a guitar! David and Jimmy have crafted a 30, 60 & 100+ mile gravel race through the power-producing (wind and oil) west Texas hill country - and don't worry, the Rattlesnake Round-up is the week prior to this weekend-long celebration, so the likelyhood of seeing this race's namesake is very low! The Rattlesnake Gravel Grind is an entire weekend of activities, with music, food (breakfast every day!), , beer, camping and riding is planned for March 24-26. 25-30 mile Shakedown rides on Friday and Sunday with the main event on Saturday. Join pros Emily Newsom, Laurens ten Dam and more on this beautiful west Texas groadio.Please consider supporting Bike Talk with Dave by rating, reviewing and sharing on your favorite podcast platform. We'd invite you to support the show financially at www.buymeacoffee.com or on Venmo @David-Mable. You'll receive a Bike Talk with Dave sticker!Bike Talk with Dave is supported by Chain and Spoke Coffee. Order your favorite flavor at www.chainandspoke.com. The Chain and Spoke retail location will be opening in Des Moines, Iowa soon featuring great coffee, bikes and the new Bike Talk with Dave Studio! Bikeiowa.com is the online host of Bike Talk with Dave. Get your event listed on the extensive ride and race calendar for free! Create an account and add and edit your event to reach thousands of cyclists.AND if you want your event featured on Bike Talk with Dave, reach out on the Bike Talk with Dave instagram or facebook page for details how to highlight your ride on one of these bonus episodes!Join Dave and the Iowa Gravel Gang on April 29 for the Driftless 100, a beautiful ride through the scenic Driftless region of Northeast Iowa. Starting in Elkader, a 100, 6o and 30 mile options are available. Register today at www.driftlessgravel.com. And a month before that, Dave and his wife, Dee, will be eating fried rattlesnake and riding gravel at the Rattlesnake Gravel Grind in Sweetwater, Texas.We hope you tune in every week - we've got a great slate of guests ahead of us - Heather Poskevich who is preparing to tackle the RAAM this summer, a throwback with Steve Cannon about the Iditarod Trail Invitational and Matt Phipen Director of the annual ride across Iowa, RAGBRAI. Subscribe to Bike Talk with Dave and follow on facebook and instagram so you don't miss a thing!

Shaun Barnes is a friend who we've had on the podcast a few times before. He's been doing big stuff!  If you remember, we had him and his coach on to talk about his experience doing the Triple Crown of 200s.  Then, we had him on to catch up and talk about the Iditarod Trail Invitational which he ended up not finishing, but he learned a ton!  THEN, we had him on to discuss his experience returning to the ITI which resulted in an awesome finish.  We even spoke to his girlfriend at the end for a few minutes to get her perspective on Shaun's endeavors and how emotionally hard it was to track him while she was home and he was off running this race in Alaska for 8 days!  (links to previous episodes below) For this episode, we dive into Shaun's preparation for the Iditarod Trail Invitational 1000-mile journey that he starts next week!  Listen as we discuss this major undertaking and be ready to track him as he runs 1000 miles of cold to get to the finish! Show notes:  http://www.theriot.run/sbarnes4

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures podcast, I have a chance to dive deep into cold biking with Doug Dunlop. A veteran winter biker with decades of experience riding in the winter, Doug was one of the first people to reach out with advice when I complained of cold feet this winter when I got a fatbike. Doug has participated in numerous winter biking events, countless overnighters and was also on the start line of the first Iditarod Trail Invitational after it changed from being the Iditabike. Doug is also an advocate for getting children involved in winter exploration and when his children were younger he took them on multiple overnight adventures. He also makes his own custom winter-riding gear which he sells on his site coldbike.com. To support the Bike Tour Adventures podcast, follow the links below:https://www.patreon.com/biketouradventures orhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/biketouradventures Join the RideWithGPS Bikepack Adventures ClubFind them at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coldbike/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doug.coldbike.7Website: http://coldbike.com/Find me at…WEBSITEYOUTUBEFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMITUNESShow SponsorsRedshift Sports --> Use code BPA15 to save 15% at checkoutRestrap --> Use code BTAPOD10 to save 10% at checkoutChiru BikesBrockton CycleryPanorama Cycles --> Use code BTA15 to save 15% on a 2023 Chic-Chocs fatbike at checkoutRaceDay Fuel --> Use code BTA10 to save 10% at checkout

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures podcast, I have a chance to talk with Richard Cohen. Richard has a really interesting story as he is a retired Canadian Air Force fighter pilot, that got back into mountain biking as so many of us do in their late 20s or early 30s. Through that journey he discovered fatbiking and is constantly pushing himself to take on greater challenges. With the ultimate goal of participating in the Iditarod Trail Invitational in Alaska, he has taken part in a several different fatbike races in the US, ridden the Route Blanch in Eastern Quebec as an unsupported Individual Time Trial and is continually exploring ways of refining his winter riding skills. I hope you enjoy this episode and get as much out of it as I know I did.To support the Bike Tour Adventures podcast, follow the links below:https://www.patreon.com/biketouradventures orhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/biketouradventures Join the RideWithGPS Bikepack Adventures Club Find me at…WEBSITEYOUTUBEFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMITUNESShow SponsorsRedshift Sports --> Use code BPA15 to save 15% at checkoutRestrap --> Use code BTAPOD10 to save 10% at checkoutChiru BikesBrockton CycleryPanorama Cycles --> Use code BTA15 to save 15% on a 2023 Chic-Chocs fatbike at checkoutRaceDay Fuel --> Use code BTA10 to save 10% at checkout

Winter is upon us again and as we talked about last week on the show, so is the season for base training.  For many runners in Canada and the northern United States, this can mean a lot of long, slow miles in very cold temperatures which can seem daunting and maybe even a little scary.  We thought this would be a good time to re-release an episode we recorded with Scott Sugimoto in Jan of 2021.  Scott Sugimoto is a 61 year old gentleman from Winnipeg who has an extensive running history in both road and trail running. He has completed multiple half and full marathons, as well as many trail ultramarathons including Actif Epica and Arrowhead.  Scott has an affinity for winter running and is a wealth of knowledge on the subject. In this episode we get into the dos and don'ts of winter running including: What to wearWhat NOT to wearHow to keep your water from freezing,Preventing frostbiteWinter footwear. We are grateful to Scott for sharing his winter running wisdom with us.Resources we discussed in the episode:Favourite Mantra: Just survive somehow; I am one with the Force and the Force is with meFavourite Place to Run: BC mountainsBucket List Run or Fat Bike Ride: Tuscobia, Arrowhead 135, Iditarod Trail Invitational, Greenland Arctic Circle TrailFavourite Movie/Book: Prefontaine; On Thin Ice; In Shackleton's Footsteps; Post-Run Indulgence: A cup of soupConnect with Carolyn & Kim:Kim's InstagramKim's FacebookCarolyn's InstagramCarolyn's FacebookCarolyn's website (sign up for her free weekly newsletter on the homepage)We love hearing from you! Connect with us on Instagram @inspiredsolescast or email guest ideas to inspiredsolescast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe or leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

Dawson and Clint wanted to share a few stories that they liked and feel you may like to - just in case you missed them! Story 1 - Pete Ripmaster Episode 169. Pete won the 2018 Iditarod Trail Invitational - which is a race where participants navigate the 1000 mile trail on foot. In his 2016 attempt; while in one of the most isolated areas and crossing a frozen lake, he broke through the ice pulling him and his sled into the frigid water! Story 2 - Same episode with Pete Ripmaster - 169! One morning Pete woke up and had some guests - wolves! Yes, wolves! Enjoy! Story 3 - On episode 165 Spencer Whittier joined us! He is a real-life mountain biking badass! However, the story he shared with us at the end of our podcast made Dawson and Clint both shake their heads! Give it a listen and you will understand why! Story 4 - From episode 143 - Lauren Templeton! Lauren comes from a very adventurous family and she shares family stories going back to her Grandmother's climbing and rafting trips. She shared with us a story about her grandmother - a trip out west - and a hearse! Yep....enjoy!!! Story 5 - In episode 172 we had Tom Rowland back on the podcast. As most know Tom is a TV and Podcast host with millions of downloads. Tom has been a fishing guide, a tv host and starred in countless TV fishing shows. He shared a number of stories about adventure with his sons - but the one he shared at the end of the podcast about trips with his daughter is the one wanted to share with you. Here ya go! Thanks for listening! Find all our episodes at dayfirepodcast.com This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

This week Clint and Dawson sat down with Pete Ripmaster. Pete is an adventurer, ultra-athlete, and the winner of the 2018 Iditarod Trail Invitational in Alaska. He is an in-demand motivational speaker and event organizer who spends his time inspiring others to fulfill their dreams, no matter how outrageous they may seem. When he is not speaking or competing in extreme athletic events around the country, he lives in Asheville, NC with his wife, two daughters, two dogs, and a backyard that is often visited by bears that come down from the mountain. Thanks for listening! Find all our episodes at dayfirepodcast.com This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

OUR SEVENTH SUMMER REPLAY!!! This week we are chatting with Irish Adventurer Gavan Hennigan all about his life as an adventurer! Get ready because this is an absolutely AMAZING episode of the show!! Gavan has spent his adult life diving head first into adventure. Having traveled around the world for work as a deep sea saturation diver (which is fascinating), he has taken on everything from climbing Himalayan peaks to running across a frozen Siberian lake in the winter to rowing across the Atlantic Ocean by himself to, most recently, winning the Iditarod Trail Invitational! In this episode we get to hear all sorts of adventure tales from these expeditions and dive fully into how Gavan's mindset has evolved because of them. This is a person who has had some very unique life experiences and I am so very grateful to be able to listen to his stories and lessons and be able to share them with you guys! Hope you enjoy the show as much as I did!! Thank you so much Gavan and best of luck on everything that you plan to take on in the future! MORE FROM GAVAN: Website: https://www.gavanhennigan.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulogav/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulogav/ MORE LIKE A BIGFOOT: Subscribe and Review on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/like-a-bigfoot/id1160773293?mt=2 Soundcloud Archives: https://soundcloud.com/chris-ward-126531464 Stitcher Archives: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/like-a-bigfoot Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/likeabigfoot/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/likeabigfoot/

Welcome back everyone in this episode, as part of the "In the Service of Others - Who Dares Wins" Series, I have the privilege to reconnect with a top bloke and good mate, Former Australian SAS Operator & Team Commander Daniel Cooper. Coops is a high achiever in every sense of the word and someone who continuously pushes the boundaries of human performance. Extremely humble in his accomplishments & abilities and methodical in his planning and preparation - it's no wonder he's gone on to achieve what he has as a former SAS soldier, competitive athlete, ultra endurance athlete, businessman and most importantly as a husband and father. Coops is definitely someone you want to have on your team regardless of the task. Capable, knowledgeable, skilled, experienced, humble and selfless. We hope you enjoy listening to Dan speak about some of his time in the unit. Please note - In this episode we focused primarily on his time leading up to joining the regiment and while he was in. We branch off into some other aspects as well - but in Part 2 we'll look to delve more into the other things he's done, doing now and has planned for the future. Check out Dan's links here: Website: https://komanchi.com.au/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/dancooper_msc/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAmwS1wJl_RR2TL5ITsCgtA/videos To give you an idea of the types of events he's done please see below and then go check them out: - Racing the planet, 4 desserts 250km in Kunnunara 2011 - Kep Ultra 100km 2012 - Yukon Arctic Ultra 430 (700km) 2013 - Iditarod Trail Invitational 350 (560km) 2020 - Glass House Ultra 100km 2021 - Iditarod Trail Invitational 1000 (1600km) 2022 - Crossfit regionals 2011 - Crossfit Games master qualifier 2016 / 17 We appreciate you stopping by and giving us some of your valuable time. We sincerely hope and trust that you will find value in this episode leveraging the lived experiences of our special guest today. Please be sure to leave us your comments, questions or suggestions that you'd like us to know about. If you feel that what we're doing resonates with you and is of service – we humbly invite you to consider hitting the LIKE button and SUBSCRIBING. If you would like to donate to our podcast to help us provide more/better content you can do so below - Absolutely NO OBLIGATION. If you do please know and trust that it is very much appreciated.

You're invited inside a small host house in Nome, Alaska, to eaves drop on the post-race banter with the ITI1000 Co-Champions John Logar and Petr Ineman. They were interviewed for the film 1000 Miles to Nome only 18 hours after completing the 1000 Mile race from Anchorage to Nome along the Iditarod Trail in 19 days. We also have a couple of special guests including Howard Farley, the 20th place finisher in the inaugural Iditarod Sled Dog Race in 1973 as he describes how the famous finishers monument - a huge burled tree - came to mark the end of the trail. We are sung in by Mr. Brett Hansen - Owner of Peace on Earth Pizza in Unakaleet Alaska - who graces us with the Iditarod Trail Song. Thanks for listening to Bike Talk with Dave! I'd welcome you to rate and review - it helps others find the show when you do that! Moves us up the algorithm, or whatever. If you'd like to support the show, I'd love it! You can go to BuyMeACoffee.com and throw some loving my way - I'll use it to make the podcast better! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dmable122Q

"The trail is my teacher. My path is clear when I am out there" - Rebecca Rusch When I saw Rebecca Rusch's Emmy-winning film, Blood Road, -about her trip to be the first person to ride the entire 1,200-mile length of the Ho Chi Minh Trail - I instantly felt connected to her, because of my time spend living in Vietnam and Laos, and because of the full spectrum of emotions she goes through on this trip, which is a quest to find the place her father's plane was shot down in the Vietnam war. This interview will go deep in to that journey and many of the other experiences that have made Rebecca an adventure and cycling hall of famer. Rebecca Rusch is the “Queen of Pain” with a heart of gold. Whether she is on a cycling expedition in a remote part of the world or teaching others at her namesake gravel bike academy in Idaho, she inspires people to be their best with energy, positivity and passion.  A 7x-world champion and celebrity in the ultra adventure/endurance realm for nearly 3 decades, elected to the prestigious international Mountain Bike Hall Of Fame, her status as a fierce competitor and inclusive influencer motivates millions. Recognized by Outside Magazine among the Top 40 Women Who've Made the Biggest Impact, and by Men's Journal with the 25 Most Adventurous Women, she's a maverick characterized by her grit, determination, and perseverance.  Known for seeking the toughest challenges imaginable, pushing herself into unknown territory has yielded Rebecca a first female ascent on Yosemite's 3000-ft. El Capitan Bermuda Dunes route, a first descent river boarding 300 miles of the entire Grand Canyon in 18 winter days. On two wheels, she is the only female competitor to win the iconic Leadville 100 four times and has won the renowned Unbound gravel grinder in 6 of 7 attempts (including the notoriously demanding 350-mile XL). She is a two time, first female finisher at the Iditarod Trail Invitational, pedaling 350 self-supported miles through the Alaskan wilderness.  Most recently she completed a previously unattempted North to South route traversing Iceland in winter by fatback alongside Chris Burkard and Angus Morton.   Even with all of these accolades under her belt, her inimitable brand and redoubtable resumé continue to expand. Combining ongoing athletic pursuits with entrepreneurial endeavors as CEO of Rusch Ventures, she oversees an impactful network of events, products, and experiences designed to elevate possibilities for people and their bikes.   Whether through print like in her best-selling autobiography Rusch to Glory, or on the trail, via her popular digital platforms or even as a highly requested keynote speaker, Rebecca inspires and emboldens countless fans. Her marquee event, Rebecca's Private Idaho, is ranked a top 5 gravel event by Global Cycling Network, and one of the top 25 rides in the world by Outside magazine. Her Rusch Academy full-spectrum cycling retreats boost skills, confidence and performance and her MTB Lao adventure travel excursions expresses Rebecca's desire to use the bike as a catalyst for healing, empowerment and evolution. Above all else she is the proud founder of the Be Good Foundation. Established in memory of her father, Rebecca's Be Good Foundation focuses on UXO mitigation in Lao,protecting public lands for recreation, and partnering with bike-centric nonprofits to fund meaningful change. To date, her efforts have raised over a half-million dollars in support of select nonprofits. What you'll learn in this episode: How Rebecca planned and achieved the world first mountain bike of the Ho Chi Minh trail in Vietnam and LaosThe inner workings of expedition cycling and filmmakingSpecial consideration for winter bike expeditionsThe spiritual aspects of adventure Quotes "The trail is my teacher. My path is clear when I am out there" "A physical challenge is practice for life, it teaches you how to adapt and move forward" "As humans,

Petr (without an 'e') Ineman finished his fourth 1000 mile travers of the Iditarod Trail on fat bike this winter, reaching the famous burled arch first for the third time. He tells us stories of the challenges of living on the remote trail for more than two weeks; bitter temperatures, soft snow and hurricane force winds. The Iditarod Trail Invitational (ITI) is a 350 or 1000 mile invite- only race across the Alaskan wilderness on the Iditarod Trail, built to connect the gold mining towns with Seward and Anchorage on the east and Nome and the Bering Sea on the west, it was made famous by the 50-year-old sled dog race that occurs at the same time as the ITI. Be sure to listen to ITI350 Champ Tyson Flaharty in Episode No. 6. Race Info: www.itialaska.com Thanks for listening to Bike Talk with Dave. If you'd like to support the show, please click on https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dmable122Q and help take this show to the next level! If you have ideas of someone who should be on the show DM Dave at @dmable122 on instagram. Follow the show on instagram at @summitmediafilms

This week I wanted to bring you a conversation with Jennifer Hanson gojennygo67 about her 350 mile Iditarod Trail Invitational which she finished in 6 days 2 hours.Arizona born and raised, Jennifer grew up in the outdoors. She makes a living training horses but is also an experienced equestrian endurance rider. In these endurance events, a competitor will ride their noble steed over a 50 - 100 mile course trying to be the first across the line. Imagine having to feed and water your rig as well as yourself!It's clear that with this experience, and the addition of Jay P's Fat Camp and Fat Pursuit events, she was ready to dip her toes into winter ultras with the ITI 350. And given her success in the 2022 ITI, she plans to ride to Nome in 2024.In this episode we talk about how she prepared for the ITI and the things she learned along the way. We talk about her relaxed and confident mindset and how important it is to enter these events with an open mind. Her advice to anyone wanting to push their limits is that you'll never know until you try. I hope you enjoy this conversation.Lions - SkilletSave 25% off a consultation at Cycling 101 when you use the code MB40 at checkout.Save 25% at Dynamic Cyclist when you use the promo code MB40 at checkout.Visit Rollingdale CycleThanks to Lakeside Bikes in Invermere for supporting me!

Shaun Barnes is a friend who we've had on the podcast a couple of times before. He's been doing big stuff!  If you remember, we had him and his coach on to talk about his experience doing the Triple Crown of 200s.  Then, we had him on to catch up and talk about the Iditarod Trail Invitational which he ended up not finishing, but he learned a ton!  This time, we get to discuss his experience this year running the ITI which resulted in an awesome finish.  Keep listening at the end where we chat for a few minutes with his girlfriend to get her perspective on Shaun's endeavors and how emotionally hard it was to track him while she was home and he was off running this race in Alaska for 8 days! Show notes:  https://www.theriot.run/shaunbarnes3/

Tyson Flaharty lives in Fairbanks Alaska and loves to race his Fatbike! In February of 2022, he started his fourth ITI350 - 300+ miles along the Iditarod Trail from Anchorage (Knik) to McGrath, and was the first to reach the remote gold mining outpost. Tyson talks about life on the trail, race strategy and equipment choices needed to compete in one of the most challenging ultra marathon bike packing races on earth.

Did you know an ultramarathon can be more than 100 miles? Will has run races as long as 340 miles in temperatures as low as -30 or as high as 125 degrees. Is he crazy or is he just proof that humans can do hard things? In this episode, we discuss the full origin story of the marathon, training and nutrition, as well as what motivates someone to run races of epic extremes. Will is a world-class racer competing in events such as the Iditarod Trail Invitational, Hardrock 100, Ultra Trail Tour de Mt Blanc, Tor des Geants, and Badwater -- just to name a few. In just a few weeks, he'll be competing in the Spartathlon in Greece which retraces the footsteps of Pheidippides, an ancient Athenian long-distance runner, who in 490 BC was sent to Sparta to seek help in the war between the Greeks and the Persians. Even if running isn't your thing, there is so much in this episode that will leave you feeling inspired.

In Episode 10, we get to talk with Rebecca Rusch, the “Queen of Pain.” Whether she is on a cycling expedition in a remote part of the world or teaching others at her namesake gravel bike academy in Idaho, she inspires people to be their best with energy, positivity, and passion. On the bike, she is a seven time World Champion, she is the only female competitor to win the Leadville 100 four times, and she has won the renowned Unbound gravel grinder in 6 of 7 attempts, including the notoriously demanding 350-mile XL. She is also a two time, first female finisher at the Iditarod Trail Invitational. Most recently she completed a previously unattempted North to South route traversing Iceland in winter by fatback alongside Chris Burkard and Angus Morton.   Equally impressive, Rebecca has found a calling to the adventure side of cycling and has gone on expeditions throughout the entire world. She has paired this with a desire to “be good” by entering the world of philanthropy. Specifically, we get to talk with Rebecca about the Giddy Up Challenge, which is free for all NICA teams to enter. Rebecca has become very involved with NICA and her home Idaho League as she works to help get #morekidsonbikes while also inspiring them to be their best self. This episode dives into Rebecca's accomplishments while also reminding us to always go back to our “why” for cycling and seek adventure. GMM is funded by NICA National with support from Rapha Foundation, the Walton Family Foundation, and Continental Tires. Also, the folks at The Gravel Lot, another wonderful podcast, have spent countless hours helping us! NICA Teams can sign up for  the Giddy Up Challenge for free! Learn more and register here: https://www.giddyup.rebeccasprivateidaho.com Learn more about NICA, GRiT, and getting #morekidsonbikes and #moregirlsonbikes here: https://www.nationalmtb.org Jen Malik is the League Director for the Ohio League. Learn more about the Ohio League here: https://www.ohiomtb.org Nikki Peterson is the Program Coordinator for the SoCal League. Learn more about the SoCal League here: http://www.socaldirt.org

Rebecca Rusch is a professional athlete, 7x World Champion, Mountain Bike Hall of Famer, author of Rusch to Glory, Emmy Award Winner (Blood Road), and Director of the Be Good Foundation. She's also a darn good person and friend. Travis and his dad, Mark “Mace” Macy talk with Reba about their long friendship; Rebecca Rusch Version 5.2; the Iditarod Trail Invitational; Reba's ultrarunning goal; Rebecca's Private Idaho; Dirt Dharma; the BaseCamp cycling training program; what it means to be professional; what we can learn from big, uncertain challenges; and more.http://www.travismacy.com/

In this episode, we sit down with media creator, RJ Sauer. RJ is a writer, director, producer for commercial and film. His passion is creative exploration through storytelling whether on camera or outdoor adventure in his backyard and abroad.We discuss his experience on the Iditarod Trail Invitational as a film maker and participant. RJ also shares stories about his summer adventures racing the Alberta Rockies 700 and touring part of the BC Epic route with his wife Sarah and son Oliver.