Podcasts about susquehanna river valley

The Conestoga Susquehannock people are a Uriscoian speaking tribe indigenous to the Susquehanna River Valley and its tributaries which encompasses parts of present-day Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland according to tribal historian, Michael Mantooth. “Our oral history and the historical record support that we started in New York, and we actually traveled down the Susquehanna River. So periodically through time, as you track our people and where our villages were located, we move up and down the Susquehanna River throughout, you know, the seasons and throughout the years, and when, you know, a particular site would become depleted or unsafe, we would move to the opposite side of the river or further north or further south.” Present day, there are under 100 members remaining of the Conestoga Susquehannock people today. According to Mantooth, most of the tribe are over 70 years old. “So, you know, it puts us in a situation where it's now or never in terms of recognition of our tribal history. It's now or never in terms of return of our treaty guaranteed land in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. You know, it's interesting that today there's a prevailing myth of our extinction, despite 175 plus years of documented history of asking for that land back, not just as indigenous people, but specifically and consistently identifying as Conestoga people over this period of time. You know, so today we're really in a push. You know, we're reaching out to politicians. We're trying to rebuild those relationships to try to preserve our history because it is like every major source still lists us as extinct despite all of this documentation.” Listen to the podcast to hear more about the tribe, how colonization impacted the tribe, and the five common myths about Native Americans that Mantooth addressed.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's "Hometown Heroes" from Family Life News Keystone State Outreach offers an annual Summer Service Camp for middle school and high school youth groups in West Milton, Pennsylvania. Dozens of students converge on the Susquehanna River Valley to offer people yard work, painting and home repairs. Participants and their adult leaders also join in energetic worship experiences. Local coordinator Eric Roberts tells stories of how the groups come together to grow in their own faith, by serving others as Jesus served others.    

In this episode host Peterson Toscano guides us through an exploration of the role forests play in addressing the causes and impacts of climate change, both in urban and rural settings. Six guests provide personal narratives, expert insights, and actionable strategies that will inform and inspire climate advocates. This episode also delves into Pennsylvania's rich forest history, from its old-growth forests to modern-day conservation efforts, highlighting the legacy of sustainable stewardship by its original inhabitants. Toscano notes, "PA has a legacy of being one of the more heavily-wooded states in the USA... But If you walk through the over 15 million acres of forests in Pennsylvania, only 1% of that is original old growth forest." This fact highlights the dramatic changes our landscapes have undergone and the need for renewed focus on forest conservation. Creating a Campus Food Forest If you want to make a difference on your own campus or in your community, students at Allegheny college have an answer for you. A Food Forest. Ashlynn Peachey, Nicholas Waddington, and Katie Mallory, students at Allegheny College talk about their pioneering Food Forest project.   Ashlynn Peachey: "It really started when one student years ago came to Allegheny College with a passion for permaculture... We like to look around the college landscape and see, not what it is, but what it can be." That student, Sebastian McRae, helped to found a campus Sustainable Design Team.  Nicholas Waddington, describes their project: "A food forest is a diverse planting... it provides a lot of climate and ecosystem services." He emphasizes the symbiotic relationship between different plant species and their collective role in enhancing ecosystem health. It was at the Northeast Student Farmer Conference held at Penn State University that CCR host, Peterson Toscano attended the students' breakout group about their successes in building campus support for the Food Forest. During the presentation they explain the steps they took to engage stakeholders, to design the Food Forest and to follow through once the project was approved.  Their story is a testament to the power of collaborative efforts and the importance of gaining community support. Nicholas Waddington: "From our combined years of engagement with this project, we've really taken away that climate and campus resilience is hugely community-driven... We're stronger and more productive when we work together." In this episode you will learn about sustainable agriculture and permaculture, (a word Bill Mollison coined,) and how you can replicate their success on your own campus or community. Raising the Awareness of a Healthy Forest Sustainability Legacy and our Responsibility Today Former forester and coal miner, Van Wagner, now teaches Agriculture Science at the Area High School in Danville, Pennsylvania. He is also a singer/songwriter and storyteller. Van Wagner offers a historical perspective, emphasizing the longevity of sustainable practices.  "I laugh when I read in my textbook, and in the textbook it says that the environmental movement began in 1970 with the first Earth Day... That's not when it started. My German ancestors here in the Susquehanna River Valley, they knew about sustainability, you didn't ruin the family farm, you didn't cut all the trees down." -Van Wagner In order to increase efforts to maintain and protect forests in the US Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Van has committed himself to visiting the highest point in the 67 counties and climbing the tallest tree he can find. Van explains, I'm trying to get the press's attention. And when they stick a microphone in my face, I talk about trees and forestry.” You can follow his progress on the site Van Wagner Highest Climbs. Also, see him climbing in videos on his YouTube channel.  Expanding the Legacy of Tree Growing in Small Country Towns and Big Cities Forests and Climate Change: Urban Renewal and Rural Stewardship Taylor Lightman grew up in the Borough of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, (population 5232) “a delightfully cozy little town nestled on the banks, the Susquehanna River, one of the oldest river valleys in the world, older than the Nile.” He then went to college in Northfield, Minnesota and then to grad school in Lund, Sweden where he completed a Master's in disaster risk management and climate change adaptation.  Today Taylor is the program Manager for Lewisburg Neighborhoods. He says, “I'm trying to figure out a way to do climate smart neighborhood revitalization. I think there's no better place to do that than in one's hometown” In this episode Taylor talks about the importance of growing trees in towns and cities.  "Trees are doing a lot of things for us. Streets with trees on them, the shops do better...people are driving on streets and roads with trees, they behave less aggressively too."  His insights reveal the extensive benefits of urban trees beyond just environmental impact.  Nerd Corner Dana Nuccitelli considers the question: what are the different ways we would benefit from planting more trees in cities and towns? This question is critical to CCLs healthy forest policy area. In regards to addressing the causes of climate change, Dana says, "Planting more urban trees in the U.S. has the potential to capture up to 100 million tons of carbon dioxide pollution per year."  But wait there's more! Urban tree planting offers multifaceted benefits, enhancing climate resilience, physical and mental health, and fostering active lifestyles and community well-being. And there is important work for us to do. Dana says,   "But while people in communities with more trees live longer, happier, healthier lives on average, America has a tree inequity problem. Communities of color have 33% less tree canopy on average than majority white communities."  To learn more Dana encourages you to visit Check TreeEquityScore.org to see where tree planting would be the most effective in your community to remedy this tree inequity problem.  Check out Dana's recent post about The little-known physical and mental health benefits of urban trees. Keep up to speed with climate science, policy, and economics research by visiting The Nerd Corner website.    Take a Meaningful Next Step Are you someone who wants to see legislation passed to protect, maintain, and promote healthy forests? That is exactly what we are doing through Citizens Climate Lobby. One of the four climate solutions we pursue is healthy forests. We need your voice to be part of the movement that is promoting healthy forests. Here are 10 steps you can take to make to address the causes and impacts of climate change. Ten meaningful steps you can take to promote healthy forests Learn about Citizens Climate Lobby's Healthy Forests Climate Solutions and take the Healthy Forests Beginners or Advanced online training sessions. You can also read and share the article, Why are forests important for mitigating climate change? If you are a college student, visit Citizens Climate Lobby's Higher Education Team's Actions Page. Learn about the College #CarbonFeeAndDividendMovement. Participate in Community Tree Planting Events: Engage in local tree planting initiatives or donate to tree planting efforts. If you live in Pennsylvania, check out 10 Million Trees.  Volunteer for Urban Forestry Projects: Support urban forestry projects in your community. Check out American Forests for volunteer opportunities. Advocate for Tree Equity: Work towards ensuring that all communities, especially underprivileged ones, have equal access to tree canopy benefits. Educate Yourself and Others: Learn more about the benefits of urban trees and share this knowledge. The Arbor Day Foundation provides educational resources. Support Local Sustainability Initiatives at Schools and Universities: Encourage and participate in sustainability projects. Contact local educational institutions to find out how you can help. Engage in Community Science Projects: Participate in local environmental monitoring and research. Platforms like iNaturalist offer opportunities for citizen science. Promote and Support Local Green Spaces: Advocate for the maintenance and development of green spaces in urban areas. Collaborate with local parks departments or environmental groups. Implement Permaculture Practices in Your Community: Start or join a permaculture project to promote sustainable land use. Resources and guides are available at Permaculture Research Institute. Listener Survey We want to hear your feedback about this episode. After you listen, feel free to fill in this short survey. Your feedback will help us as we make new decisions about the content, guests, and style of the show. You can fill it out anonymously and answer whichever questions you like.  You can hear Citizens' Climate Radio on: iTunes Spotify SoundCloud Podbean Stitcher Radio Northern Spirit Radio PlayerFM TuneIn Radio Also, feel free to connect with other listeners, suggest program ideas, and respond to programs in the Citizens' Climate Radio Facebook group or on Twitter at @CitizensCRadio.  

Your go-to podcast for gravel bikes, adventure biking, bikepacking, bike camping, or just playing bikes. Joey takes this week to recap (from a remote secret breakfast location) his experiences at unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley 2023. Brian missed out on all the fun this year and can't wait to start talking about next year!

Not a typo, the man himself picked the title in the 'This or That's.' The podcast for all things gravel bikes, adventure biking, bikepacking, bike camping, or just playing bikes. Joining us this episode is Dave Pryor to give us the last-minute need-to-knows for unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley. We have some great discount codes to share… On either the Salt Stick website OR the JoJé website when you reach checkout use the code ‘LOVEYABYE' for 20% off all items. Over at CutawayUSA use the discount code GTD20 to take 20% off your order. If you are in the market for a new hydration pack check out Orange Mud and use the discount code FF23RAINES to take 15% off your order. These discount codes and links will be in the show notes https://saltstick.com/ https://jojebar.com/ http://cutawayusa.com http://orangemud.com

This week our guest is JAR contributor Chris Yohn. In 1778 a raid by Loyalists and British Allied Indian warriors led to mass evacuation of the West Branch of the Susquehanna River Valley. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com

Uncle Mike, Mystic Mark and Tara, are out in the field during our latest synchro-mystic journey, Mike introduced us to Zach E. local expert in the natural world who we interviewed on the porch of his quaint rural home that was built in the 19th century! Zach explained to us the significance of the unique and varied species of plants, that he has an intimate knowledge of, after years of foraging and connecting with the Susquehanna River Valley. Zach shared his story and how he fits into the overall picture. Zach was kind enough to let us explore his property the day before which borders the river the pictures in the episode artwork are from that area. Follow Zach E. @Woodlandrambler on Instagram.★ Support this podcast ★

What an amazing, fun-filled weekend in Lewisburg, PA for the unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley! It rained (who cares), got muddy (added to the epic), and everyone had an absolutely amazing time. Starting with the pub crawl on Friday, the Packet Pickup (party) on Saturday, and culminating with the main event on Sunday it was an epic weekend. Easy on the eyes, hard on the legs!

In this episode Dave Pryor from unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley joins us to talk about this year's upcoming event.

Come along and spend the next hour with us talking about gravel bikes, adventure biking, bikepacking, bike camping, or just playing bikes. The Allegheny Forest Gravel Grinder will take place August 15, 2021. This will be race #3 in the Pennsylvania Gravel Series. Registration opens Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 9:00 AM! You can find the registration page at www.BikeReg.com/afgg Race #2 is coming up July 17 PGS #2 -- July 17, 2021 Mid-State Gravel Grinder www.bikereg.com/msgg Introducing the Tour de unPAved For those of you who can't wait to explore the beauty of the Susquehanna River Valley and are looking for more than a single day in the saddle, check out this 3-Day Bike & Chill Tour package now available. Space is limited so act fast! DETAILS - August 6-8, 2021 - Guided ride over 3-days & 2-nights of the Bald Eagle State Forest - Riders get a shared campsite, gear transport, guide & mechanical support, hydration & nutrition for the rides, lunch on Saturday, some beer and a lot of fun - $275 per person - Room for 20 people Register and Learn More at bikereg.com/unpaved-tour-weekend

June 21, 2021 Riding Gravel Radio Ranch Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY BIKE RAGS ALSO BROUGHT TO YOU BY JENSONUSA Andy and Guitar Ted get a chance to chat with Bobby Kennedy of Salty & Stupid Cycling. They chat about what they have going on at Salty & Stupid. After the discussion with Bobby, Andy and GT get to the Form or Function contest for the unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to reach out to us at Ben@RidingGravel.com or G.Ted.Productions@gmail.com. --------- RELATED SHOW NOTES THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY JENSONUSA Salty & Stupid Cycling – https://saltyandstupidcycling.com/ unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley – https://www.unpavedpennsylvania.com/ Get your Riding Gravel Tshirts Now! https://ridinggravel.bike/ Riding Gravel YouTube Page – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa_0ocseQirfhQ1pzunFDyg Riding Gravel Forum – http://ridinggravel.com/forum/ Stop in at Andy's Bike Shop in Cedar Falls, Iowa when you're in town – https://www.shopandysbikes.com/ Get 10% off from Andy's Bike Shop – Use code RidingGravel SUBSCRIBE: APPLE | GOOGLE

This is Episode 123 of Mid-Atlantic Gravel, Travel & Dirt Come along and spend the next hour with us talking about gravel bikes, adventure biking, bikepacking, bike camping, or just playing bikes. Joining us tonight is a man I am proud to call friend, Mr. Dave Pryor of unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley and we are going to talk about PA gravel and camping and routes and general all around fun in the Keystone state. https://www.unpavedpennsylvania.com/

May 14, 2021 Riding Gravel Radio Ranch Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY BIKE RAGS ALSO BROUGHT TO YOU BY JENSONUSA Andy and Guitar Ted are joined by (becoming a regular) guest, Dave Pryor, of the unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley. The guys discuss what's happening this year in the world of the unPAved. Plus you get some more discussion, including some gear roundup. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to reach out to us at Ben@RidingGravel.com or GuitarTed@RidingGravel.com. --------- RELATED SHOW NOTES THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY JENSONUSA unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley Redshift Sports Kitchen Sink Review - https://www.ridinggravel.com/components/redshift-sports-kitchen-sink-handlebar-at-the-finish/ Get yourself a Riding Gravel Tshirt - https://ridinggravel.bike/ Riding Gravel YouTube Page – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa_0ocseQirfhQ1pzunFDyg Riding Gravel Forum – http://ridinggravel.com/forum/ Stop in at Andy’s Bike Shop in Cedar Falls, Iowa when you’re in town – https://www.shopandysbikes.com/ Get 10% off from Andy’s Bike Shop – Use code RidingGravel SUBSCRIBE: APPLE | GOOGLE

This is Episode 117 of Mid-Atlantic Gravel, Travel & Dirt Come along and spend the next hour with us talking about gravel bikes, adventure biking, bikepacking, bike camping, or just playing bikes. Joining us on this episode is Dave Pryor of unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley to talk about plans for the 2021 race coming in October! https://www.unpavedpennsylvania.com/

December 14, 2020 Riding Gravel Radio Ranch Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY JENSONUSA Andy and Guitar Ted do a little regular discussion and then are joined by special guest, Dave Pryor. Dave is the head honcho over at the unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley. He was on earlier in the year to discuss his plans to continue with the Covid-era unPAved event. They discussed protocols, plans, and other thoughts about October. This episode is a follow up to get some afterthoughts of how the event went. Plus, Dave gets in on the Gravel History segment. He's always a great guest. Thanks for listening in! Any questions or comments for the next episode? Email Guitar Ted at guitarted@ridinggravel.com or Ben at ben@ridinggravel.com. --------- RELATED SHOW NOTES THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY JENSONUSA Gulo Composites - https://www.ridinggravel.com/reviews-2/gulo-composites-grx-sl-wheelset-checkpoint/ unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley - https://www.unpavedpennsylvania.com/ Dave's previous podcast appearance - https://www.ridinggravel.com/podcast/episode-53-unpaved/ John Ingham’s post – https://www.ridinggravel.com/editorial/grit-courage-and-openness-versus-climate-change-can-riding-gravel-help-save-us/ Other news & reviews – https://www.ridinggravel.com/gravel-news/ Riding Gravel YouTube Page – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa_0ocseQirfhQ1pzunFDyg Riding Gravel Event Calendar: http://ridinggravel.com/events/ Riding Gravel Forum – http://ridinggravel.com/forum/ Stop in at Andy’s Bike Shop in Cedar Falls, Iowa when you’re in town – https://www.shopandysbikes.com/ Get 10% off from Andy’s Bike Shop – Use code RidingGravel SUBSCRIBE: APPLE | GOOGLE

December 14, 2020 Riding Gravel Radio Ranch Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY JENSONUSA Andy and Guitar Ted do a little regular discussion and then are joined by special guest, Dave Pryor. Dave is the head honcho over at the unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley. He was on earlier in the year to discuss his plans to continue with the Covid-era unPAved event. They discussed protocols, plans, and other thoughts about October. This episode is a follow up to get some afterthoughts of how the event went. Plus, Dave gets in on the Gravel History segment. He's always a great guest. Thanks for listening in! Any questions or comments for the next episode? Email Guitar Ted at guitarted@ridinggravel.com or Ben at ben@ridinggravel.com. --------- RELATED SHOW NOTES THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY JENSONUSA Gulo Composites - https://www.ridinggravel.com/reviews-2/gulo-composites-grx-sl-wheelset-checkpoint/ unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley - https://www.unpavedpennsylvania.com/ Dave's previous podcast appearance - https://www.ridinggravel.com/podcast/episode-53-unpaved/ John Ingham’s post – https://www.ridinggravel.com/editorial/grit-courage-and-openness-versus-climate-change-can-riding-gravel-help-save-us/ Other news & reviews – https://www.ridinggravel.com/gravel-news/ Riding Gravel YouTube Page – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa_0ocseQirfhQ1pzunFDyg Riding Gravel Event Calendar: http://ridinggravel.com/events/ Riding Gravel Forum – http://ridinggravel.com/forum/ Stop in at Andy’s Bike Shop in Cedar Falls, Iowa when you’re in town – https://www.shopandysbikes.com/ Get 10% off from Andy’s Bike Shop – Use code RidingGravel SUBSCRIBE: APPLE | GOOGLE

Two roads diverged in a wood, and 200 gravel riders in Pennsylvania took the one less traveled by. And this damned COVID made all the difference. On the podcast today, we relive the 2020 riding of unPAved, a 120 mile gravel race through the Susquehanna River Valley in PA as told by its race director, Dave Pryor, and Kelly Catale, it's female race winner. Dave walks us through the myriad steps taken to trim a normally 1500 person race field down to the state-mandated 200 riders as Kelly clings to one of the few races on her calendar that wasn't cancelled in 2020.

Andrew Stuhl, an associate professor of environmental studies and sciences at Bucknell University, has been interviewing residents from Pennsylvania’s Susquehanna River Valley about what they remember about 1972. He keeps hearing about the powerful smell of flood mud. This was the pungent odor throughout the Susquehanna Valley after Hurricane Agnes brought historic rainfalls and a massive flood which upended lives and reshaped towns and waterways.“It reminds me of the connection between smell and memory, and how quickly a memory can come back to you if you smell something in the present day,” Andrew tells podcast host, Peterson Toscano."I like to think about that as a metaphor for the importance of history and the importance of moments like Hurricane Agnes. They’re always with us, and sometimes they don’t come to our immediate senses, but they can be triggered, and they can be brought up really quickly. I like to believe in the power of memory and history, to mine those experiences, to reflect on them, and recognize and regard them, so we that can walk today in the difficult moments, and get through them.”Andrew talks about his community-based research, the Agnes Flood Project. You will learn why this one storm is still so important, not just for the region, but for the entire country. Lessons drawn from 1972 and the resiliency modeled by local residents during and after the storm will help us in coping and caring for each other during the Coronavirus Pandemic and with the growing risks of climate change.If you or someone you know have Hurricane Agnes stories to share for the Agnes Flood project, contact Andrew Stuhl and the team. They are also looking for pictures from the hurricane and its aftermath. Susquehanna Life Out Loud podcast.The Art HouseHow does an artist decide to do the work she does? How does that work evolve overtime? What impact does it have on the audience and how can an artist deepen that impact? During a recent conversation with dancer and choreographer, Lynn Neuman, Peterson Toscano encountered an artist with boundless curiosity. This curiosity drives her work.As director of Artichoke Dance Company, Lynn recognizes the vital role art plays in addressing issues like climate change. Entertaining and Educating not enough though for Lynn and her company, though. They always want to do more to get people to act. Through community engagement and direct outreach to lawmakers, they are training community members how to change legislation.And in this time of the Coronavirus pandemic Lynn Neuman and Artichoke Dance Company have been adjusting and adapting once again. See their Covid Creations. “It reflects our feelings of isolation and desires for connection during the corona virus. Filmed at various times of day, the series reflects the available bandwidth of the internet.” Dig DeeperHurricane Agnes, National Weather ServicesTropical Storm Agnes devastated Pa. in 1972: ‘Battered, lashed, flooded and paralyzed’ Penn LiveThe 1972 Agnes Flood at Milton, PA, video with archival footageDancing In Plastic — How One Woman Is Shining A Light On Plastic Pollution, Medium and accompanying video Waste Side Story, Robin Michals photography collaboration with dancer Lynn Neuman.New York State’s Bag Waste Reduction Law, NY Dept of Environmental ConservationWe always welcome your thoughts, questions, suggestions, and recommendations for the show. Leave a voice mail at 518.595.9414. (+1 if calling from outside the USA.) You can email your answers to radio @ citizensclimate.org. You can hear Citizens’ Climate Radio on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, SoundCloud, Podbean, Northern Spirit Radio, Google Play, PlayerFM, and TuneIn Radio. Also, feel free to connect with other listeners, suggest program ideas, and respond to programs in the Citizens’ Climate Radio Facebook group or on Twitter at @CitizensCRadio. 

Andrew Stuhl, an associate professor of environmental studies and sciences at Bucknell University, has been interviewing residents from Pennsylvania’s Susquehanna River Valley about what they remember of the fall of 1972. He keeps hearing about the powerful smell of flood mud. This was the pungent odor throughout the Susquehanna Valley after Hurricane Agnes brought historic rainfalls and a massive flood which upended lives and reshaped towns and waterways. “It reminds me of the connection between smell and memory, and how quickly a memory can come back to you if you smell something in the present day,” Andrew tells podcast host, Peterson Toscano. "I like to think about that as a metaphor for the importance of history and the importance of moments like Hurricane Agnes. They’re always with us, and sometimes they don’t come to our immediate senses, but they can be triggered, and they can be brought up really quickly. I like to believe in the power of memory and history, to mine those experiences, to reflect on them, and recognize and regard them, so we that can walk today in the difficult moments, and get through them.” Andrew talks about his community-based research, the Agnes Flood Project. You will learn why this one storm is still so important, not just for the region, but for the entire country. Lessons drawn from 1972 and the resiliency modeled by local residents during and after the storm will help us in coping and caring for each other during the Coronavirus Pandemic and with the growing risks of climate change. If you or someone you know have Hurricane Agnes stories to share for the Agnes Flood project, contact Andrew Stuhl and the team. They are also looking for pictures from the hurricane and its aftermath. Email agnesrevisited@gmail.com. This story was made possible through a collaboration with Susquehanna Life Out Loud podcast. The Art House How does an artist decide to do the work she does? How does that work evolve overtime? What impact does it have on the audience and how can an artist deepen that impact? During a recent conversation with dancer and choreographer, Lynn Neuman, Peterson Toscano encountered an artist with boundless curiosity. This curiosity drives her work. As director of Artichoke Dance Company, Lynn recognizes the vital role art plays in addressing issues like climate change. Entertaining and Educating not enough though for Lynn and her company, though. They always want to do more to get people to act. Through community engagement and direct outreach to lawmakers, they are training community members how to change legislation. And in this time of the Coronavirus pandemic Lynn Neuman and Artichoke Dance Company have been adjusting and adapting once again. https://www.artichokedance.org

July 18, 2020 Riding Gravel Radio Ranch Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY JENSONUSA Guitar Ted and Andy get together for something a little special. In this episode, in addition to the usual segments, they chat with Dave Pryor from unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley. Dave shares plenty of thoughts on where they are at for this year (be sure to check out the full informational press release below….). Listen in to get a little taste of what Dave and the event are all about. --------- OFFICIAL unPAved INFORMATION PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley Sunday, October 11, 2020 in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania This year, unPAved will take 2 different paths.  Announcing the plans (yes, plural) for 2020’s unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley: The unPAved Full-120 Race, limited to 200 participants in an individual time-trial format, on Sunday, October 11th. The registration lottery is open through August 2nd and participation announcements will be on August 3rd. Event costs $150. The unPAved Weekend Challenge, over 2 of the best cuts of the unPAved course set up as timed segments to test yourself on while you spend a weekend vacation in the Susquehanna River Valley. There will be swag, random prizes and lots of fun ways to play along from August 1st through October 11th and registration is now open. Weekend Challenge costs $40. THE unPAved FULL-120 RACE One of Cyclingnews’ “Top-10 Gravel Races in the U.S.A.” will happen this year, on October 11th, though will be significantly different with a reduced field size, eliminating the mass-start and DONEpaved Finisher Party, and including a significant amount of protocols in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Some highlights: 200 PARTICIPANTS Current guidelines for outdoor events in Pennsylvania is a max of 250 people, which includes staff, volunteers, mechanics, medics, marshalls, everybody. This field size will also help make the sign-in and aid stations manageable with the extra protocols in place.  FULL-120 ONLY There’s only going to be one field this year, so it’s for the Full-120 miles, and 10,000’ of climbing on some of the best gravel and dirt (in other words, unpaved) roads found anywhere. LOTTERY REGISTRATION Participants can profess their desire to participate until midnight, August 2nd. Announcements on attendance will be made on August 3rd, which is when they will be charged the $150 entry fee. OPEN WAITLIST Everybody who doesn’t get into the field will be placed in the Waitlist. If COVID-related restrictions, and the confidences related to it, lift between now and October as many people from the Waitlist will be included as possible & safe. Also, anybody who doesn’t get in from the Waitlist this year will get the opportunity to register early for unPAved 2021.  INDIVIDUAL START TIMES All riders will get a time to arrive in the start area and called-up when it is time for them to begin their 120-mile race, or ride. Riders will be asked for how they plan to ride unPAved during the registration process: “Taking in all the sights, sounds and smells. Ready, willing and able to spend all day out there.” “Not going to win, place or show but that doesn’t mean I’m going to dilly & dally too much.” “If there’s a clock running I’m going to see how I do. Get me to the whoopie pies!” SIGNIFICANT COVID-19 PROTOCOLS Including temperature checks, mask-mandatory zones, no indoor venues, different food & drink available at Aid Stations, two extra drop-bag spots on course, and no DONEpaved Party.  Last year, Kelly Catale (Seven Cycles) returned to her college town for the event, and left as the 2019 unPAved Women’s Whoopie-Pie Winner. She’s planning to come back to defend her title: “I am so excited to participate in this re-imagined version of unPAved that will enable me to stay safe during this time while enjoying one of my favorite places to ride!” THE unPAved WEEKEND CHALLENGE A second option for people who want to ride unPAved, though maybe not all of it, is by spending a weekend riding the beautiful farm roads & big forest hills, and taking on a special challenge over two of the best parts of the unPAved course: “The Proper Parts” and “The Difference!”  This challenge is open from August 1st through October 11th, and open to anybody visiting the region, and willing & able to ride the courses unsupported.  Riders can take this challenge on any weekend between August 1st and October 11th by riding solo, or with their teammates, friends or family (practicing best COVID-19 protocols, of course). The Susquehanna River Visitors Bureau has worked with a number of hotels in the region on special weekend packages—complete with unPAved Swag Bags and special offers from sponsors when they check in. Proceeds will benefit a variety of local charities, as well as the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Cycling League. Digital routes will be provided that are marked with water and facilities that are available and any nearby food stops. Riders can start & finish their ride from anywhere, as long as the Strava Segment on course is completed. Riders will need to post their rides to Strava, RideWithGPS or similar online service that’s visible to event staff. A leaderboard will be posted for bragging rights, but all prizes from sponsors will be random. THOUGHTS ON THE CHANGES “Fortunately for unPAved, we have had the time and opportunities to talk with government officials, epidemiologists, our participants and the local community to create a different event for this very different year,” said Dave Pryor, unPAved’s Promoter. “Pennsylvania has done an incredible job mitigating the curve, and it appears that outdoor recreation is one of the safest things people can do at this time—with extra precautions to take care of each other. We are also well-aware there are a number of ways that the event will need to change again, or even be cancelled as we continue to live through a pandemic. Both the local and gravel communities have been amazing to be a part of through this and we will all be in constant communication with both—because that’s how communities move forward.” “The Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau is proud to be the Title Sponsor of unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley,” said Andrew Miller, Executive Director. “For the last two years we’ve had the distinct pleasure and excitement to introduce and promote the Susquehanna River Valley as a ‘must-do’ destination for gravel cyclists from the United States and Canada. unPAved adventure cyclists are living their best lives when they come to the Susquehanna River Valley and have praised the event and the destination. Their experiences and joy with unPAved has exceeded our expectations. 2020 will be a different event in a very different world but the adventure, friendly competition, beauty of the Susquehanna River Valley and the joy of gravel cycling will now and always remain the same.” “Salsa Cycles is thrilled to support another year of Pennsylvania dirt riding in the Susquehanna River Valley,” said Lindsay Beltchenko, Marketing Manager of Salsa Cycles (the official bikes & frames of unPAved). “Despite the challenges unPAved has been faced with due to the pandemic, they have put their best foot forward with amending their event plan to provide a safe and fun gravel experience for all.” Along with the Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau and Salsa Cycles, unPAved sponsors include Stan’s NoTubes (official wheels & sealant), GU Energy Labs (official hydration), Floyd’s of Leadville (official CBD recovery products), Ritchey Logic, Voler Apparel, Purple Lizard Maps, Nittany Mountain Works, R.E.Load Bags, Philly Bike Expo, and Chamois Butt’r.  To follow along with the events, and to stay updated on any further changes, visit unpavedpennsylvania.com, and follow them on social media at facebook.com/unpavedPA, twitter.com/unpavedPA, and instagram.com/unpavedpennsylvania. 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July 18, 2020 Riding Gravel Radio Ranch Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY JENSONUSA Guitar Ted and Andy get together for something a little special. In this episode, in addition to the usual segments, they chat with Dave Pryor from unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley. Dave shares plenty of thoughts on where they are at for this year (be sure to check out the full informational press release below….). Listen in to get a little taste of what Dave and the event are all about. --------- OFFICIAL unPAved INFORMATION PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley Sunday, October 11, 2020 in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania This year, unPAved will take 2 different paths.  Announcing the plans (yes, plural) for 2020’s unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley: The unPAved Full-120 Race, limited to 200 participants in an individual time-trial format, on Sunday, October 11th. The registration lottery is open through August 2nd and participation announcements will be on August 3rd. Event costs $150. The unPAved Weekend Challenge, over 2 of the best cuts of the unPAved course set up as timed segments to test yourself on while you spend a weekend vacation in the Susquehanna River Valley. There will be swag, random prizes and lots of fun ways to play along from August 1st through October 11th and registration is now open. Weekend Challenge costs $40. THE unPAved FULL-120 RACE One of Cyclingnews’ “Top-10 Gravel Races in the U.S.A.” will happen this year, on October 11th, though will be significantly different with a reduced field size, eliminating the mass-start and DONEpaved Finisher Party, and including a significant amount of protocols in place to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Some highlights: 200 PARTICIPANTS Current guidelines for outdoor events in Pennsylvania is a max of 250 people, which includes staff, volunteers, mechanics, medics, marshalls, everybody. This field size will also help make the sign-in and aid stations manageable with the extra protocols in place.  FULL-120 ONLY There’s only going to be one field this year, so it’s for the Full-120 miles, and 10,000’ of climbing on some of the best gravel and dirt (in other words, unpaved) roads found anywhere. LOTTERY REGISTRATION Participants can profess their desire to participate until midnight, August 2nd. Announcements on attendance will be made on August 3rd, which is when they will be charged the $150 entry fee. OPEN WAITLIST Everybody who doesn’t get into the field will be placed in the Waitlist. If COVID-related restrictions, and the confidences related to it, lift between now and October as many people from the Waitlist will be included as possible & safe. Also, anybody who doesn’t get in from the Waitlist this year will get the opportunity to register early for unPAved 2021.  INDIVIDUAL START TIMES All riders will get a time to arrive in the start area and called-up when it is time for them to begin their 120-mile race, or ride. Riders will be asked for how they plan to ride unPAved during the registration process: “Taking in all the sights, sounds and smells. Ready, willing and able to spend all day out there.” “Not going to win, place or show but that doesn’t mean I’m going to dilly & dally too much.” “If there’s a clock running I’m going to see how I do. Get me to the whoopie pies!” SIGNIFICANT COVID-19 PROTOCOLS Including temperature checks, mask-mandatory zones, no indoor venues, different food & drink available at Aid Stations, two extra drop-bag spots on course, and no DONEpaved Party.  Last year, Kelly Catale (Seven Cycles) returned to her college town for the event, and left as the 2019 unPAved Women’s Whoopie-Pie Winner. She’s planning to come back to defend her title: “I am so excited to participate in this re-imagined version of unPAved that will enable me to stay safe during this time while enjoying one of my favorite places to ride!” THE unPAved WEEKEND CHALLENGE A second option for people who want to ride unPAved, though maybe not all of it, is by spending a weekend riding the beautiful farm roads & big forest hills, and taking on a special challenge over two of the best parts of the unPAved course: “The Proper Parts” and “The Difference!”  This challenge is open from August 1st through October 11th, and open to anybody visiting the region, and willing & able to ride the courses unsupported.  Riders can take this challenge on any weekend between August 1st and October 11th by riding solo, or with their teammates, friends or family (practicing best COVID-19 protocols, of course). The Susquehanna River Visitors Bureau has worked with a number of hotels in the region on special weekend packages—complete with unPAved Swag Bags and special offers from sponsors when they check in. Proceeds will benefit a variety of local charities, as well as the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Cycling League. Digital routes will be provided that are marked with water and facilities that are available and any nearby food stops. Riders can start & finish their ride from anywhere, as long as the Strava Segment on course is completed. Riders will need to post their rides to Strava, RideWithGPS or similar online service that’s visible to event staff. A leaderboard will be posted for bragging rights, but all prizes from sponsors will be random. THOUGHTS ON THE CHANGES “Fortunately for unPAved, we have had the time and opportunities to talk with government officials, epidemiologists, our participants and the local community to create a different event for this very different year,” said Dave Pryor, unPAved’s Promoter. “Pennsylvania has done an incredible job mitigating the curve, and it appears that outdoor recreation is one of the safest things people can do at this time—with extra precautions to take care of each other. We are also well-aware there are a number of ways that the event will need to change again, or even be cancelled as we continue to live through a pandemic. Both the local and gravel communities have been amazing to be a part of through this and we will all be in constant communication with both—because that’s how communities move forward.” “The Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau is proud to be the Title Sponsor of unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley,” said Andrew Miller, Executive Director. “For the last two years we’ve had the distinct pleasure and excitement to introduce and promote the Susquehanna River Valley as a ‘must-do’ destination for gravel cyclists from the United States and Canada. unPAved adventure cyclists are living their best lives when they come to the Susquehanna River Valley and have praised the event and the destination. Their experiences and joy with unPAved has exceeded our expectations. 2020 will be a different event in a very different world but the adventure, friendly competition, beauty of the Susquehanna River Valley and the joy of gravel cycling will now and always remain the same.” “Salsa Cycles is thrilled to support another year of Pennsylvania dirt riding in the Susquehanna River Valley,” said Lindsay Beltchenko, Marketing Manager of Salsa Cycles (the official bikes & frames of unPAved). “Despite the challenges unPAved has been faced with due to the pandemic, they have put their best foot forward with amending their event plan to provide a safe and fun gravel experience for all.” Along with the Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau and Salsa Cycles, unPAved sponsors include Stan’s NoTubes (official wheels & sealant), GU Energy Labs (official hydration), Floyd’s of Leadville (official CBD recovery products), Ritchey Logic, Voler Apparel, Purple Lizard Maps, Nittany Mountain Works, R.E.Load Bags, Philly Bike Expo, and Chamois Butt’r.  To follow along with the events, and to stay updated on any further changes, visit unpavedpennsylvania.com, and follow them on social media at facebook.com/unpavedPA, twitter.com/unpavedPA, and instagram.com/unpavedpennsylvania. 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This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, gravel cycling, bikepacking, bike camping, and lots of other things cycling-related. Join us with this episode for our ONE-YEAR Anniversary podcast! We are announcing the winner of our Saris MTR 2-Bike Rack giveaway, Dave Pryor joins us to announce the date for unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley, and the winner of the first entry to unPAved 2020! Along the way we recap our Boxing Day 2019 ride from Brunswick, MD along the C&O Canal Towpath, We also share all the details on our new GTD jersey, talk bike tech with a few products you should know about, and of course get a little stupid with our This or That for the week. Here are the links... Strava Club: http;//strava.com/clubs/graveltraveldirt Rothrock GRIT: https://www.bikereg.com/rothrock-grit-race Happy Valley Women's Cycling: http://www.thebicycleshopinc.com/happy-valley-womens-cycling Robin Hood Brewing Company: https://robinhoodbrewingco.com/ Beans in the Belfry: http://www.beansinthebelfry.com/ Aftershokz: https://aftershokz.com/ (discount code SANTORA15) unPAved: https://www.unpavedpennsylvania.com/

This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, gravel cycling, bikepacking, bike camping, and lots of other things cycling-related. While Wes is away on holiday vacation, Jess joins us to sit in for an episode bringing a uniquely female perspective to our show. For those not in the know, Joey and Jess are newlyweds. In this episode we welcome a new Patreon patron, drop a teaser for our new jersey that will be available in the next few days, bring ou up to speed on our YouTube channel additions, introduce 2 fantastic new gravel races for 2020, Joey and Jess give us their top 3 products for 2019, and of course This-or-That's for the week. Wow, that's a full episode! Don't forget next week is our one year anniversary where we will be announcing the date for the 2020 unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley, giving away an entry to unPAved and announcing the winner of our Saris MTR 2-bike rack. You can enter to win the rack on our website AND don't forget you must also follow both our Instagram account and the Saris Instagram account. https://instagram.com/midatlanticgtd https://instagram.com/sarisofficial Our Instragram follow recommenation of the week is @fitchick3, none other than badass through and through Selene Yaeger. https://www.instagram.com/fitchick3/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt7AP3oyzqqjQY7aRmZxE4Q Rocktown Rambler - May 3, 2020, Bryce VA - 50 with just over 5000 ft and a 26 with 2600 ft - https://www.rocktownbicycles.com/rocktown-rambler Rothrock GRIT Gravel Grinder - June 6, Rothrock State Forest - 64 mile race, 7500 ft elevation gain - 300 entries - 150 reserved for female cyclists so they are targeting a 50/50 gender split - http://www.thebicycleshopinc.com/the-race Strava Club: http://strava.com/clubs/graveltraveldirt

Fresh back from the hills of central Pennsylvania, Trevor recaps his 120 mile race experience at UnPaved of the Susquehanna River Valley.

This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, gravel cycling, bikepacking, bike camping, bike travel, and lots of other things cycling-related. Occasionally we even have a guest to talk about something special. In this episode, we are dedicating the entire episode to wrapping up our experience at unPaved of the Susquehanna River Valley from this last weekend. Joining us putting in a special appearance is the one and only unDaved himself, Dave Pryor, captain of the unPaved ship.

This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, gravel cycling, bikepacking, bike camping, and lots of other things cycling-related. Occasionally we even have a guest to talk about something special On this episode we are going to be talking about… Brian’s long term (?) of the Redshift stem, the new Roval Wheels and how we’re getting ready for un"D"aved of the Susquehanna River Valley. And of course hot dogs, an instagram follow recommendation, and this or that.

The Michigan Midpack recap the Lord of the Springs gravel/mtn bike race, talk more Marji Gesick, and Trevor gets some brotherly advice concerning the upcoming UnPaved of the Susquehanna River Valley 120 mile gravel race in Pennsylvania.

Let's all be honest here - this episode rambles along and entertains but trying to come up with one theme? Yeah, that's not going to happen. Brian recaps his travels (what's new, right?), Joey coughs a lot and talks about replacing the Zig Zag already, while Wes confuses us all talking about his Jones bar conversion. Or maybe it's just me... As usual, catch up on the Strava club and a shout out to Casey our newest patron from Bellefonte, PA! Coming up this fall we are gearing up for more podcast interviews, some bike camping trips and of course unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley. Jump in, hang on and be prepared to turn the volume up and down as we stumble along. #loveyabye #dogood #benice #goslow #respectothers

Brians out playing in the woods. Wes and Joey decided they'd put out a RAW episode. We rant on about what fires us up, discus cycling clothes and we "this or that" Brian. #comehomebrian Congrats to our Strava club leaderboard - you guys and gals are some serious #badasscyclists And we've got discount codes!!!! Discount code for Gravel Race Up Spruce Knob: MAGTD during the month of June to your followers and gives folks $10 off registration Link: www.bikereg.com/40672 Don’t forget the special discount code we got from Dave over at unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley - 10% off registrations and merchandise just use the discount code ‘MidAtlanticGTD’ LINK: www.bikereg.com/unpavedpa Thanks to our new patron this week!

On Episode 022 we bring all the boys together in the virtual space - Brian is working a bike tour on the Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive while Joey and Wes lounge in their pajamas. Who do you think is having more fun? We go over a quick and dirty Dirty Kanza recap of the winners and congratulations to the GTD crew of Flirtatious Frankie, Ron and Pascal who all finished on a hot, dry, fast and dangerous course. Well done boys! We answer some listener email and with all the tech issues with remote recording via Zencastr we are saving up the voicemails - but we did go through a few. We talk about cassette and chain replacements and whether or not Allison Tetrick really carries a flask in her gravel races. (Disclaimer: Brian is a HUGE Allison Tetrick fan boy while Joey is not so much so). Congrats to our Strava club leaderboard - you guys and gals are some serious #badasscyclists And we've got discount codes!!!! Discount code for Gravel Race Up Spruce Knob: MAGTD during the month of June to your followers and gives folks $10 off registration Link: https://www.bikereg.com/40672 Don’t forget the special discount code we got from Dave over at unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley - 10% off registrations and merchandise just use the discount code ‘MidAtlanticGTD’ LINK: https://www.bikereg.com/unpavedpa We discuss cleanliness - particularly about leg washing and discover Joey mostly gives himself sponge bathes in gas station bathrooms. Hey - it beats hobo bathing in rivers like Brian. Wes is mostly just dirty. Thanks to our new patron this week! Gary from Dunkirk, MD. All proceeds go to the #bringbrianhome movement.

In episode 019 we get the pleasure of welcoming some new Patreon Patrons - Thanks Ted and Dennis!! Brian catches us up on his Williamsburg tour with Wilderness Voyageurs and heads out to Dirtfest in PA, Joey buys a new Diverge frameset and pukes Papa John's garlic sauce all over the slide at church camp, and Wes flip-flops again on AWOL plans. Sigh. We answer a lot of listener email and voicemails, plus a catchup on the Strava club. Looking for some Mid-Atlantic overnight bikepacking ideas? Let's talk about plans for a great S24O (sub 24 hour overnight) on the canal towpath. A rousing this or that and you can now participate in the action with polls on our social media places, or whatever you want to call them. We also drop our top 5 "monuments" or "classics" of gravel riding/racing! Check it out! And which do you prefer? A tenkara setup or the Ronco Pocket Fisherman? Don’t forget the special discount code we got from Dave over at unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley - 10% off registrations and merchandise just use the discount code ‘MidAtlanticGTD’ https://www.bikereg.com/unpavedpa STRAVA CLUB UPDATE Top riders last week Sonja Pippin 417.4 mi Salvatore Filannino 333.1 mi Warren Ross 273.1 mi Longest Ride Raymond Yuen 192.2 Elevation Gain Josh Bennett 15,443 ft To break into the top 10 for the week you needed 218.2 miles https://www.strava.com/clubs/graveltraveldirt

It's our first episode recorded in the lounge at Patuxent Adventure Center. Shimano releases their GRX gravel specific groupset, Brian talks about his weekend in Ohiopyle and the cool stuff happening at Wilderness Voyageurs, Joey throws out a raunchy this or that and it gets cut, Frankie calls in with another DK training update, Wes drops his phone and Max steals the show with his click, clack, click, clack. We love Max. Thanks to our listener George for sending these links to gravel resources in PA! Penn State has a Center for Dirt and Gravel Road Studies, and they update what is supposed to be a comprehensive list of all dirt and gravel roads in the state. Forest Service roads are missing for some reason, but the roads they list are all accurate in my experience. https://www.dirtandgravel.psu.edu/ https://maps.psiee.psu.edu/preview/map.ashx?layer=260 Strava club update... Top riders last week Sonya Pippin 400.9 Justin! 328.8 Venny Alub (cantu Cycling) 288.6 Longest Ride Justin at 114.2 Elevation Gain Fabrice came in with 20,013 To break into the top 10 for the week you needed 184.2 miles 142 members up from 135! Strava club: https://strava.com/clubs/graveltraveldirt Don’t forget the special discount code we got from Dave over at unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley - 10% off registrations and merchandise just use the discount code ‘MidAtlanticGTD’ https://www.bikereg.com/unpavedpa

Our apologies upfront for the sound quality of this episode. I was on the verge of not releasing it - and then squiddles happened. You'll see. Bear with us and thanks! Back to superior audio quality in 018! - Brian Brian is still in Florida in search of fish, Sugarloaf Mountain and pushing the limits of his Roubaix on 12 miles of gravel. He also shares his new Brand Ambassador relationship with Cantu Wheels - Cantu is self-described small wheel studio based in Texas creating quality wheels for the working athlete! http://www.cantuwheels.com Joey finally releases his top 10 movie references but he wouldn't put the list in the show notes so we are still kind of waiting... Wes spills the beans on the new Diverge and Futureshock, teaches his dog to swim, and is looking forward to an escape getaway with Joey. Don’t forget the special discount code we got from Dave over at unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley - 10% off registrations and merchandise just use the discount code ‘MidAtlanticGTD’ https://www.bikereg.com/unpavedpa STRAVA CLUB Top riders last week Curt Brown 336.3 Justin Liborio 308.1 Warren Ross 301.1 (newcomer) Longest Ride Richard Petyk 173 (also 4th in distance this week) Elevation Gain Curt Brown 30,674 ft To break into the top 10 for the week you needed 236.3 miles 135 members https://www.strava.com/clubs/graveltraveldirt Pinarello unveils the Grevil+ gravel bike and it's butt ugly. And probably expensive too.

And now for something kinda different... Brian is in Florida on work while Joey and Wes pine away at home so this episode is our first remote recording using Zencastr. Well, technically it is our second since the first one didn't work out so well the night before. While this worked out OK it's nothing like having the team in one place to talk bikes, drink a beer and share a laugh. Let's talk about the Norco Search XR... https://www.norco.com/bikes/dirt-dropbar/gravel/ Don’t forget the special discount code we got from Dave over at unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley - 10% off registrations and merchandise just use the discount code ‘MidAtlanticGTD’ https://www.bikereg.com/unpavedpa Budget brand Schwinn releases Carbon Paramount SRAM Force e-tap on a carbon disc frame and fork with SRAM hydraulic disc brakes, a Vision disc wheelset for $3,300 https://bikerumor.com/2019/04/19/schwinn-paramount-makes-return-as-carbon-endurance-road-bike-w-sram-force-axs/ Saris SuperClamp EX 2-Bike + Cargo Capable of transporting two bikes and 120 pounds of cargo, the SuperClamp EX 2-bike + Cargo maximizes carrying capacity – and leg room – while minimizing packing time. This cargo combo carrier touts the same features of the prominent Saris SuperClamp EX 2-bike hitch rack, including no frame contact and integrated locking cables, combined with key features of a cargo tray, like raised side rails and tie-down points so you can properly secure your gear. AND if you have a Saris SuperClamp or Freedom 4-Bike Hitch Rack you can transform it into a 2-bike + cargo carrier with the new Cargo Accessory. https://www.saris.com/product/superclamp-ex-2-cargo

This week we chat with Dave Pryor to talk about unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley. It is billed as a premier raw road adventure through the hills and valleys of central Pennsylvania during peak fall foliage on Sunday, October 13th, 2019. Registration opens March 17, 2019. We've also got some listener email and a catch up on the Strava club. The GTD team took off this week to ride a short section of the C&O Canal Towpath. And of course, another round of this or that. Cane Creek 3G Thudbuster Short Travel Seatpost, 27.2, Black: https://amzn.to/2UB4dvg Ass Savers SmartAss Bicycle Rain Fender, Black: https://amzn.to/2TxPtk8 Ohio gravel series: https://www.toledoareabicyclists.org/news/7013176 Cane Creek: http://canecreek.com NAHBS: https://www.nahbs.com/ unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley: https://www.unpavedpennsylvania.com/ unPAved Facebook: https://facebook.com/unpavedPA unPAved Twitter: https://twitter.com/unpavedPA unPAved Instagram: https://instagram.com/unpavedpennsylvania unPAved Bike Reg: https://www.bikereg.com/unpavedpa

We’re all made of star stuff, some of us more literally than others.Lauren Dee was played by Julia Schifini. Julia is a podcaster, historian, and big fan of professional wrestling. She is the co-host of Spirits Podcast, a boozy tour of mythology, legends, and folklore, as well as a voice actor on several audio dramas. To find out more about her work, visit juliaschifini.comLauren Dee was named for Patreon supporter Lauren Dermody. Thanks to Lauren for her support.Thanks to Phoebe Wagner for contributing the poem “Glacial.” Phoebe Wagner grew up in Pennsylvania, the third generation to live in the Susquehanna River Valley. She currently lives in Reno, Nevada with her tree-climbing husband Andy and their two cats: Mab and Mith. When not writing, you can find Phoebe at the nearest riverbank.

July 18, 2018 Riding Gravel Show Page ABOUT THE EPISODE Dave Pryor joins Guitar Ted and Ben to chat about his new event - unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley on October 14, 2018, his experience at the Dirty Kanza, #Baconsuit, and plenty more. Dave has been around the cycling world for years and adds a positive attitude to fuel his passion for getting people out there. Listen in as they share some stories, experiences, and give you some details about the event. About unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley: unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley is a premier gravel ride covering 120-miles of raw forest, mountain, valley & farm roads in central Pennsylvania during peak foliage season. ------------ This episode is brought to you by: JensonUSA TravelKS.com ------------ unPAved DETAILS COURSE Crushed stone rail trail, dirt & gravel roads, paths with embedded rock and macadam. Routes are subject to change. FULL: 120 miles with 10,000’ of climbing (200 rider limit) PLENTY: 90 miles with 6,000’ of climbing (200 rider limit) TASTE: 30 miles with 1,000’ of climbing (200 rider limit) Route Features Buffalo Valley Rail Trail: "The Gateway to a Gravel Mine" will lead you out of Lewisburg, and back to town again. Bald Eagle State Forest: Big, raw roads take you over relentlessly rolling hills, along running waters and through gorgeous, old woods. Amish Country: Connecting roads into civilization that's measured in horse power, not cell coverage. If you have any questions, comments, or have an idea for an episode, please feel free to contact us anytime. ----------- RELATED SHOW NOTESJensonUSA TravelKS.com unPAved on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/unpavedPA/ unPAved on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/unpavedpennsylvania/ unPAved on Twitter - https://twitter.com/unpavedPA Register for unPAved - https://www.bikereg.com/unpavedpa Dirty Kanza - https://dirtykanza.com/ Rebecca's Private Idaho - http://www.rebeccasprivateidaho.com/ Trans Sylvania Epic - http://outdoorexperience.org/tse/ Riding Gravel ForumInterested in sponsoring an episode? Contact us. 

This first volume in the new Stories of the Susquehanna Valley series describes the Native American presence in the Susquehanna River Valley, a key crossroads of the old Eastern Woodlands between the Great Lakes and the Chesapeake Bay in northern Appalachia. Combining archaeology, history, cultural anthropology, and the study of contemporary Native American issues, contributors describe what is known about the Native Americans from their earliest known presence in the valley to the contact era with Europeans. They also explore the subsequent consequences of that contact for Native peoples, including the removal, forced or voluntary, of many from the valley, in what became a chilling prototype for attempted genocide across the continent. Euro-American history asserted that there were no native people left in Pennsylvania (the center of the Susquehanna watershed) after the American Revolution. But with revived Native American cultural consciousness in the late twentieth century, Pennsylvanians of native ancestry began to take pride in and reclaim their heritage. This book also tells their stories, including efforts to revive Native cultures in the watershed, and Native perspectives on its ecological restoration. David Minderhout is Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at Bloomsburg University, Pennsylvania. In addition to his work with Native Americans in Pennsylvania, he has conducted research on creole languages in the southern Caribbean, African American English in the Washington, D.C., public schools, and Pennsylvania German traditional medicine. He is the coauthor of Invisible Indians: Native Americans in Pennsylvania and numerous scholarly articles.