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Mid-Atlantic Gravel, Travel & Dirt

Mid-Atlantic Gravel, Travel & Dirt

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Episode 087: Wes has Super Human Strength

Come along and spend the next hour with us talking about gravel bikes, adventure biking, bikepacking, bike camping, or just playing bikes.

Sep 3, 202053 min

Episode 086: Livestream Success

If you want to watch Episode 086 Livestream here's the link: https://youtu.be/nwQ4oQE62dM Come along and spend the next hour with Joey and Brian talking about gravel bikes, adventure biking, bikepacking, bike camping, or just playing bikes in the dirt. Brian continues to rant about crappy tires and the lack of availability of real tires and he also gets serious and dives deep into what he carries in a first-aid kit as a bike tour leader. Joey catches us up on his knee/back/neck issues and shares some GREAT news! And then he just listens to Brian talk a lot, and we mean a lot.

Aug 27, 20201h 0m

Episode 085: I'll Sign Your Baby

Come along and enjoy talking gravel bikes with Joey and Brian for an hour or so. Joey gives us a knee update and Brian spends too much time bitching about tire availability and the struggle with tubes. On the upside Brian delivers a tech tip that stuns Joey! Brian from Indiana drops us an email on a weird issue going on with Salsa Cutthroats at the moment. And Ted breaks down the GTD sunset jersey sock matchy matchy game with The Four Horsemen of the Sock-ocalypse. Strava Club! Top 100 rider random shout outs - Matt Eggleton 223.1 from Alexandria VA - Chris Rambo from Lewis, DE 175.4 mi - Mike Krieder from Lititz, Pennsylvania with 144.4 To break into the top 100 for the week you needed 130 miles Total Members - 613 up from 612 LINK: https://www.strava.com/clubs/graveltraveldirt GTD Groadies: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gtdgrinders/

Aug 20, 20201h 14m

Episode 084: Overthasiasm

Come along and spend the next hour with us talking about gravel bikes, adventure biking, bikepacking, bike camping, or just playing bikes. This week - Brian gets more new shoes, Joey gives us an update on his knee/back/neck pain, and also declares October as "bike shop closure" time. But the BIG NEWS of the week is the rollout of the first phase of the Mid-Atlantic gravel route database on our website at http://graveltraveldirt.com

Aug 13, 20201h 2m

Episode 083: Premature Crackulation

Come along and spend the next hour with Joey and Brian talking about gravel bikes, adventure biking, hurricanes, bikepacking, bike camping, or just playing bikes. We catch up on some backed up listener email, Joey is living his best shop life now, and Brian recaps rounding out his NC gravel riding and caps it with either a determined or mistaken solo century when he gets back to MD. You be the judge. How about Canyon's new e-gravel bike the Grail:ON? And of course, Strava club recap and weekly this or that's! To Shake the Sleeping Self: A Journey from Oregon to Patagonia, and a Quest for a Life with No Regret by Jedediah Jenkins https://amzn.to/3fzZtQd

Aug 6, 20201h 8m

Episode 082: Bikenapping to Jamilton

Come along and spend the next hour with Joey and I talking about gravel bikes, adventure biking, bikepacking, bike camping, or just playing bikes. This week we recorded on Skype and maybe YouTube Livestream if it is working since I am in western NC riding and fishing for the week. Brian talks gravel cycling in western NC and on the Virginia Creeper Trail, while Joey can finally spill the beans on the new Tarmac that he got to ride in secret secret. Thanks to eddiepliers in PA we get to dive into the world on direct mount front fork frame bags - uh, cool as it sounds! Thanks Eddie! For examples of direct mounted bags are: Oveja Negra Bootlegger https://www.ovejanegrabikepacking.com/products/bootlegger-fork-bag or the Outer Shell Pico Paniers https://www.outershelladventure.com/shop/pico-pannier But Eddie's choice is the Framework Designs Pint Size Pannier from Australia (that Joey thinks are cute cute) https://www.frameworkdesigns.com.au/products/pintsizepanniers

Jul 30, 20201h 9m

Episode 081: Mildred Calling

Come along and spend the next hour with Joey, Jess, and Brian talking about gravel bikes, adventure biking, bikepacking, bike camping, or just playing bikes.

Jul 23, 20201h 12m

Episode 080: unRaveling unPaved 2020 with Dave Pryor

On this very special episode of Mid-Atlantic Gravel, Travel & Dirt Brian and Joey (and Jess this week!) are joined by event director Dave Pryor to unravel how unPaved 2020 is going to shake out. This week's takeaway? Read the bikereg notes please and thank you... https://www.bikereg.com/unpavedpa

Jul 16, 20201h 14m

Gwavel, Twavel & Duhrt

Come along and spend the next hour with Joey and I talking about gravel bikes, adventure biking, bikepacking, bikecamping, or just playing bikes. Dirty Kitten Gravel Race has transitioned to a Gravel Grinder https://www.bikereg.com/dirty-kitten-gravel-grinder Strava Club! Top 100 rider random shout outs - B Fo’Reel 155.7 mi Elkton, MD - Bernie Shiao 169.5 mi Sparks, MD - Adam Young 208.9 mi Lancaster, PA To break into the top 100 for the week you needed 152 miles Total Members - 597 up from 596 LINK: https://www.strava.com/clubs/graveltraveldirt

Jul 9, 202052 min

Episode 078: Hot Dogs are BACK on the Menu

Do you love gravel bikes, adventure biking, bikepacking, bikecamping, or just playing bikes? Well, we do so we like to talk about it even when no one listens. Lucky for us some people for some reason seem to enjoy listening to us talk.

Jul 2, 202058 min

Episode 077: Cat Food or Rotten Tomatoes

Come along with us on this podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, adventure biking, bikepacking, and general all-around bike fun.

Jun 25, 202051 min

Episode 076: Back Together Again

Hello friends, hello strangers. If you are new here this is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, adventure biking, bikepacking, and general all-around bike fun. If you are an old hat here you know that we seldom cover all those things. Rubberlover.cc - http://rubberlover.cc @jaselynch - https://instagram.com/jaselynch Strava Club - https://www.strava.com/clubs/graveltraveldirt Garmin Instinct - https://amzn.to/2N8w9Eu

Jun 18, 20201h 1m

Episode 075: 2020 Gravel Bike Trends, Hmmm....

Hello friends, hello strangers. If you are new here this is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, adventure biking, bikepacking, and general all-around bike fun. If you are an old hat here you know that we seldom cover all those things.

Jun 11, 202044 min

Episode 074: Joey Pre-games

Hello friends, hello strangers. If you are new here this is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, adventure biking, bikepacking, and general all-around bike fun. If you are an old hat here you know that we seldom cover all those things. Thanks and shout out to Steve from Lancaster Ohio who bought a t-shirt! Jess has a RoadID discount code - jess20 for 20% https://theradavist.com/2020/05/rebounding-with-the-2020-cannondale-topstone-and-its-all-carbon-lefty-oliver-fork/ Strava Club - Top 100 rider random shout outs Ricardo Mello from Kentfield, California 170.2 Tim Scott from Sahuarita, AZ 268.2 Trevor Gibney from DIRTY Chain (Lansing MI) 154.8 To break into the top 100 for the week you needed 143.6 miles Total Members currently went down to 582! LINK: https://www.strava.com/clubs/graveltraveldirt

Jun 4, 20201h 9m

Episode 073: Feel the Joey Joy

Hello friends, hello strangers. If you are new here this is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, adventure biking, bikepacking, and general all-around bike fun. If you are an old hat here you know that we seldom cover all those things. The Plains (Virginia) Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32776185

May 28, 202057 min

Episode 072: Wesless

This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, adventure biking, bikepacking, and general all-around bike fun. This episode we talk about Strava updates, the new 2021 Diverge, plus a lot more stuff. Good stuff, stuff you want to hear about. Deerfield Loop (Slate Springs alternative): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/22153756 Garmin Instinct: https://amzn.to/2LGjfwZ

May 21, 20201h 9m

Episode 071: Where's Joey?

This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, adventure biking, bikepacking, and general all-around bike fun.

May 14, 202050 min

Episode 070: I WANNA roll and it's time to go solo

Joey and Wes are missing in action this week which leaves Brian solo and rambling. He still managed to make sense of a couple of things but may have left some clean up for Joey later on. Hey Ma! Can we get some meatloaf!

May 7, 202035 min

Episode 069: Going Live on YouTube...#fail

This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, adventure biking, bikepacking, and general all-around bike fun.

Apr 30, 202054 min

Episode 068: Like Worms We Exist in Your Heart

This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, adventure biking, bikepacking, and general all-around bike fun.

Apr 23, 20201h 12m

Episode 067: Like an Eighteen Year Old on Prom Night

This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, adventure biking, bikepacking, and general all-around bike fun.

Apr 16, 202049 min

Episode 066: Dave Pryor, Graveled for your Pleasure

This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, adventure biking, bikepacking, and general all-around bike fun. Joining us tonight is our good friend and gravel race event director Dave Pryor from unPaved and Monkey Knife Fight Ridge Supply Skyline Fire socks (that match our GTD jersey): https://ridgesupply.com/shop/skyfiyah

Apr 9, 20201h 25m

Episode 065: Kelly Paduch Recaps Mid South

This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, adventure biking, bikepacking, and general all-around bike fun. Joining us this episode is Kelly Paduch from Rocktown Bicycles and the Rocktown Rambler. She is fresh off a top 10 finish at Mid South and she joins us to recap the race. Instagram follow recommendation of the week: https://instagram.com/greenskybluegrass

Apr 2, 20201h 7m

Episode 064: Fireball Challenge

This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, adventure biking, bikepacking, and general all-around bike fun This week we are once again all in remote locations recording via Skype - Wes in Michigan, Joey in the Solomons Beat Lab and I’m in my in-home podcast warehouse studio. We are being socially responsible and minimizing contact. Instagram follow recommendation of the week: https://www.instagram.com/Velocio_exploro/

Mar 26, 202046 min

Episode 063: If you pulled it off you'd be naked

This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bike events, bikepacking, and adventure bikes of all flavors This week we are all in remote locations recording via Skype - Wes in Michigan, Joey in the Solomons Beat Lab and Brian in his in-home studio - aka bedroom. We are being socially responsible and minimizing contact. Tonight we are going to talk Corona Virus and how it is impacting the gravel community, take a look at the new Salsa Storm Chaser, quickly look at Mid South results, plus some more of the usual. Salsa Stormchaser: https://salsacycles.com/bikes/stormchaser/2020_stormchaser_single_speed Shimano RX 8: https://bike.shimano.com/en-US/information/news/shimano-rx8-gravel-shoe.html Lauf Cycling: https://www.instagram.com/laufcycling/

Mar 19, 202053 min

Episode 062: Phil Thomas Talks GRX, Frostbike and Virginia Gravel

Joining us this episode is Phil Thomas from Haymarket Bicycles and the Shimano Gravel Alliance. We discover a little bit about the shop, talk specifically about GRX, cover the Frostbike Race Series and local gravel riding in and around Haymarket, VA. Haymarket Bicycle Shop http://haymarketbicycles.com Shimano Gravel Alliance - Phil Thomas BIO https://bike.shimano.com/en-US/information/-shimanogravel-/phil-thomas.html Shimano RX 8 Shoes https://bike.shimano.com/en-US/information/news/shimano-rx8-gravel-shoe.html Haymarket/Plains Group Rides https://www.facebook.com/groups/211251316120701/ Win an entry to Rothrock GRIT https://www.bikereg.com/44254 Rothrock entry giveaway rules - post a pic of your bike (any bike) on Instagram using the hashtag #gtdrothrock and tag 3 friends and @midatlanticgtd and @rothrockgrit telling us why gravel is the best - most creative response wins an entry - open to both Men and Women. Jersey's are coming! Not in time for the Coronatan this weekend but they are coming. Obviously the Corona Virus has slowed delivery. Cutaway https://www.cutawayusa.com/ Calvert Brewing http://www.calvertbrewingcompany.com/ Instagram Follow Recommendation of the Week: https://instagram.com/best_gravel.bikes And don't forget - help us destroy a frame bag! #baconchallenge There is still one week left in the Bacon Challenge where we will destroy a Nittany Mountain Works ½ frame bag OR make it better with bacon smell. Let's find out together how much cooked bacon a bag will hold!

Mar 12, 20201h 35m

Episode 061: Wes Leaves for Michigan...Sigh

This is a podcast where we talk about playing bikes and bash on Michigan for an episode. Today is Wes’ last show in person....for at least a while.

Mar 5, 20201h 15m

Episode 060: Croatan Buck Fifty Recon with Matt Hawkins from Ridge Supply

Joining us for this episode is Matt Hawkins - the event director of The Croatan Buck Fifty - he’s delivers everyone an update on course conditions and things you need to know before race day. Croatan Buck Fifty https://croatanbuckfifty.com/ Ridge Supply https://ridgesupply.com/ Brian's Croatan Google spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LmjUmhYOC4UmYhYFeWocFVp_iu_5or9l8LazSPXrewE/edit?usp=sharing Rothrock grit https://www.bikereg.com/44254 GRUSK Srava club https://www.strava.com/clubs/GRUSK GRUSK bike reg https://www.bikereg.com/grusk Left Hand Peanut Butter Milk Stout https://lefthandbrewing.com/beers/peanut-butter-milk-stout Founders Mase Guave https://foundersbrewing.com/our-beer/mas-agave/ Shimano RX8 Gravel Shoes https://bike.shimano.com/en-US/information/news/shimano-rx8-gravel-shoe.html GTD Strava club https://www.strava.com/clubs/graveltraveldirt Instagram follow of the week: https://instagram/com/hopecyclery

Feb 27, 20201h 41m

Episode 059: Rocktown Rambler PLUS a Croatan Buck Fifty Over-Analysis

In this episode Kelly Paduch joins us to talk about her event - the Rocktown Rambler coming up May 3, 2020. Plus Brian gives us a recap of his recon ride in Croatan National Forest leading up to the Buck Fifty. Croatan Buck Fifty: https://croatanbuckfifty.com/ Croatan Buck Fifty route: https://www.strava.com/routes/10805822 Rocktown Bicycles: https://www.rocktownbicycles.com/ Rocktown Rambler: https://www.rocktownbicycles.com/rocktown-rambler Bikereg Rocktown Rambler: https://www.bikereg.com/44706 Bryce Resort: https://bryceresort.com/ Kelly Paduch: https://www.instagram.com/kpbreesey Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mid-atlantic-gravel-travel-dirt/id1448184815

Feb 20, 20201h 38m

Episode 058: Simple phrases by Joey

Joining us for episode 058 is Travel Olson. Travis is the race director for the Gravel Race Up Spruce Knob or GRUSK. This multi-faceted gravel weekend/festival/race/bikepacking event is held this year on July 9 through July 12. Offering race distances of 27, 52, 82, 140 miles plus a 230-mile bikepacking race along with music, beer, food, and camping GRUSK promises to be a "don't miss" Mid-Atlantic event. Here are the GRUSK links you need... Bikereg: http://bikereg.com/grusk Website: https://www.mountainrides.net/ And a special shout out to Pike St. Bikes: http://pikestreetbikeswv.com/ GRUSK Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/172102 GTD Strava Club: https://www.strava.com/clubs/graveltraveldirt Joey's Instagram follow of the week recommendation goes out to Velosmith Bicycle Studio - Custom bicycles built one at a time for optimal performance and comfort. https://www.instagram.com/velosmith/

Feb 13, 20201h 56m

Episode 057: Dirty Kitten Gravel - You are probably going to hear from PETA

On this episode, we are joined by Alex and Chris Howell the Race Directors of the Dirty Kitten Gravel Race. Alex has been the team manager at Vanderkitten/Entourage Racing. The DKGR is 100% unpaved with the majority of the terrain being secluded gravel farm roads, as well as some dirt/grass double-track sections. The roads vary from smooth, groomed sections to rough, choppy, bumpy areas with the possibility of some mud if there is rain. Website LInk: http://dirtykittengravel.com/ Registration: https://www.bikereg.com/dirty-kitten-gravel In addition to DKGR, Alex and Chris also run CatCamp. A multi-day cycling experience for women of all ages, disciplines, and ability levels in the Catoctin Mountain region of Maryland. Directed by Alex Forte Howell of Vanderkitten-Entourage Racing and Dirty Kitten Productions (Dirty Kitten Gravel Race), Cat Camp is designed specifically for women who are interested in road cycling with a side of gravel riding and mountain biking. This is an opportunity to "get away" from the hustle and bustle of daily life, spend a few days riding your bike and hang out with other kickass women. https://www.bikereg.com/catcamp Follow Dirty Kitten Productions on instagram at https://instagram.com/dirtykittenproductions

Feb 6, 20201h 26m

Episode 056: Hunter Allen Talks Power for Gravel

This is a podcast where we talk about gravel cycling both racing and just riding as well as bikepacking and adventuring the world by bike. Joining us this episode is Hunter Allen. Hunter is the co-author of “Training and Racing with a Power Meter” and “Cutting-Edge Cycling”, co-developer of TrainingPeaks' software, and founder of Peaks Coaching Group to talk about how power translates to gravel. He also discusses the upcoming Gravel Bike Camp on the East Coast with Selene Yeager. Hunter Allen: https://www.peakscoachinggroup.com/hunterallen Peakes Coaching Group: https://www.peakscoachinggroup.com/ 2020 Epic Appalachian Gravel Grinder Bike Camp: https://www.peakscoachinggroup.com/EPIC-APPALACHIAN-GRAVEL-GRINDER-BIKE-CAMP Plus a weekly catchup and our take on UCI and USAC attempting to capitalize off gravel. Instagram follow recommendation for the week: https://www.instagram.com/gravelcrushers/ Some fantastic gravel bike porn of the Giant Revolt - All things Revolt, use the hashtag #GravelCrusher

Jan 30, 20201h 26m

Episode 055: I'm not a woodpusher but I'll do everything else

Let's talk GRAVEL! Bikes that is... Jess joins us again this week while Wes is away in Michigan. Her and Joey recap their weekend trip to the Holly Shelter Game Land in North Carolina and some sweet gravel riding. We've got a big update and announcement from Tanya at Rothrock GRIT (you are registered, right?). Alex from Dirty Kitten drops in via voicemail and throws some love to Jess and some shade to Wes. And Joey drops a tech tip that has to do as much with high fashion as anything else with his nail polish collection. Our Instagram follow-of-the-week is http://instagram.com/ohiogravelgrinders Rothrock GRIT send us this sweet discount code for $10 off registration... morewomenonbikes - jump in here https://www.bikereg.com/rothrock-grit-race

Jan 23, 20201h 19m

Episode 054: Palms are sweaty bibs filled with cold spaghetti

A podcast about gravel bikes, gravel cycling, bikepacking, bike camping, and lots of other things cycling-related. We are bringing you a rambler this week full of gravel bike goodness and Wes drops a Michigan bombshell. Don't forget the jersey store closes tonight at midnight! Rothrock GRIT Gravel Grinder event registration OPENS today at noon (if you are listening on Thursday) JUMP on it! https://www.bikereg.com/rothrock-grit-race Petition: Get Ward on Board and Pass the Protected Bike Lane Legislation in 2020 https://bicyclecoalition.org/petition-get-ward-on-board-and-pass-the-protected-bike-lane-legislation-in-2020/ Joey's Tech Tip of the Week: How to easily check your brake pads for wear.

Jan 16, 20201h 16m

Episode 053: It's Catnap You Idiot

This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, gravel cycling, bikepacking, bike camping, and lots of other things cycling-related. Joining us this episode is Tanya Hampton and Mary Ann Hanlon from Happy Valley Women’s Cycling and the event directors for the Rothrock GRIT Gravel Grinder to talk a little bit about the event AND what they are doing to open the gravel world up to more and more women. In the random spaces... Have you seen Gravelstoke's 12 most influential gravel events for 2020? We do a recap. We answer a bunch of listener email covering topics ranging from 105 vs. GRX, Specialized Diverge's, the Westminster Bike Swap GTD challenge coming up in February. We introduce a new gravel event and our stoke is high for this one.. McLain Farm Gravel Grinder in Ohio. Stay tuned for more details in future episodes. And the most fun you can have is listening to Joey try to get through the Strava Club random shout outs this week...poor guy. Brian is up with an INSTAGRAM follow of the week! In keeping with our strong women on bikes theme this week here’s an Instagram to follow that is full of badass athletes working hard, riding fast, and having fun. From their profile - LA Sweat is a race team that proves you can be feminine and strong as hell! @la_sweat https://instagram.com/la_sweat And we introduce the hashtag #askgtd if you have a question you want us to address.

Jan 9, 20201h 37m

Episode 052: It's always important to pleasure yourself

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/

Jan 2, 20201h 5m

Episode 051: It's not as weird when we cuddle in bed together

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

Dec 26, 20191h 22m

Episode 050: I'm interested in this new tight pants thing

This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, gravel cycling, bikepacking, bike camping, and lots of other things cycling-related. In this week's episode we recap our recent GTD/SIC hosted ride on the Northern Central Rail Trail from Baltimore to New Freedom, PA. Thanks everyone that came out for the ride! Plus, Brian shares his top 3 gravel products for 2019 and selects his 2019 Product of the Year! Flirtatious Frankie gets the nod for the DKXL in 2020, Congrats to the ladies at Happy Valley Women’s Cycling on entering the 2020 race season as a Specialized Team, RWGPS introduces mobile routing, and Zwift introduces mountain biking. Our Instagram follow recommendation for the week is https://instagram.com/maythewattsbewithyou Brian's Top 3 Products for 2019... GRX di2 https://amzn.to/2Z2z4DM Redshift Sports ShockStop Suspension Stem https://amzn.to/2Mb6evM Showers Pass Crosspoint Waterproof Knit Gloves https://amzn.to/2PXAE64 And don’t forget we are giving away a Saris MTR 2-Bike rack to celebrate our 1 year anniversary! Find out more about this amazing rack! https://amzn.to/2quCO4h

Dec 19, 20191h 27m

Episode 049: Finger Breach

This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, gravel cycling, bikepacking, bike camping, and lots of other things cycling-related. Joining us a little later is Pat from Lu Lacka Wyco Hundo - a 100ish mile bike ride in the Endless Mountains region of Northeastern Pennsylvania that has grown to be a must-do event for all cyclists in the Eastern United States. Saris MTR 2 https://amzn.to/2quCO4h - No purchase necessary to win - You will need to follow both @midatlanticgtd AND @sarisofficial on Instagram at the time of the winner selection (links below) - You will need to fill out the form below and MAKE SURE YOUR EMAIL IS CORRECT as the winner will be notified via email - Sorry, giveaway is open to U.S. residents ONLY http://instagram.com/midatlanticgtd http://instagram.com/sarisofficial INSTAGRAM follow of the week! https://instagram.com/theappalachianjourney

Dec 12, 20191h 31m

Episode 048: 2020 Mid-Atlantic Gravel Events Run Down

This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, gravel cycling, bikepacking, bike camping, and lots of other things cycling-related. In this episode, we are going to spend some time covering all the 2020 Mid-Atlantic gravel events that should be on your radar (and are on our website). 2020 Mid-Atlantic Gravel events http://graveltraveldirt.com/index.php/upcoming-events/ I Just Want To Ride - Lael Wilcox and the 2019 Tour Divide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEEGIt6FC34 RAD Bicycles Redington Shores, FL https://www.radbicycles.com/ Launchspeed Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/launch-speed/id1451020376 Instagram follow: https://instagram.com/patuxent_adventure

Dec 5, 20191h 13m

Episode 047: Full Swamp Mode

This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, gravel cycling, bikepacking, bike camping, and lots of other things cycling-related. In this episode, we will recap Brian's bad idea ride in a gator-infested swamp. Yes, di2 GRX can be fully submerged for a while and still perform flawlessly. Don't forget to enter to win a Saris MTR 2-bike rack as we celebrate our 1 year anniversary. Find out more about this amazing rack! https://amzn.to/2quCO4 - No purchase necessary to win - You will need to follow both @midatlanticgtd AND @sarisofficial on Instagram at the time of the winner selection (links below) - You will need to fill out the form on our website at http://graveltraveldirt.com and MAKE SURE YOUR EMAIL IS CORRECT as the winner will be notified via email - Sorry, the giveaway is open to U.S. residents ONLY http://instagram.com/midatlanticgtd http://instagram.com/sarisofficial Patuxent Adventure Center 12 Rides of Christmas https://www.paxadventure.com/12-rides-of-christmas

Nov 28, 20191h 4m

Episode 046: Any time you want to drown a clown in diarrhea go for it

This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, gravel cycling, bikepacking, bike camping, and lots of other things cycling-related. On this episode, I am solo will recap my recent bike tour through the panhandle of Florida along the gulf coast. LINKS Enter to Win! http://graveltraveldirt.com/index.php/2019/11/20/saris-mtr-2-giveaway/ Saris MTR 2-Bike Rack https://amzn.to/2quCO4h http://instagram.com/midatlanticgtd http://instagram.com/sarisofficial ACA Florida Gulf Coast 2020: https://www.adventurecycling.org/guided-tours/van-supported-tours/2020-florida-gulf-coast-fall-van/ Instagram follow http://instagram.com/badidearides

Nov 21, 201935 min

Episode 045: Death Star Waffles and Latte's

Welcome to episode 45 of Mid-Atlantic Gravel, Travel & Dirt This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, gravel cycling, bikepacking, bike camping, and lots of other things cycling-related. Sometimes we are able to convince someone with an actual story to tell to join us. First stop as always any new supporters… Lu Lacka Wyco Hundo!! Coming in at $10 a month supporter! Pat! T-shirt sale thank you’s! James, Timothy, Kameron, William, Steve, Patrick Strava Club! Top riders last week 1 Peter Mergaerts 474.1 2 Warren Ross 313.2 3 Sonya Pippin 311 Longest Ride Alonzooooo 120 Elevation Gain Isna Atooma - 16,826 To break into the top 10 for the week you needed 212.1 miles Total Members is up to 344 LINK: https://www.strava.com/clubs/graveltraveldirt Thanks for listening to this episode of Mid-Atlantic Gravel, Travel and Dirt. Our show can be found wherever you find your favorite podcasts. Be sure to share our feed with your friends. If you want to show your financial support for the podcast please consider joining us on Patreon or PayPal. Or maybe buy a t-shirt How to contact us… Website at graveltraveldirt.com Instagram @midatlanticgtd phone 410-231-3850 Mid-Atlantic Gravel, Travel and Dirt is produced in Jess’s Kitchen in historic Solomons, MD. Thanks for riding along and until next time... Do good. Be nice. Go slow. Respect others.

Nov 14, 201933 min

Episode 044: Hemorrhoids are the easy choice

This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, gravel cycling, bikepacking, bike camping, and lots of other things cycling-related. Sometimes we are able to convince someone with an actual story to tell to join us. Joining us a little later is Matt Hawkins from Ridge Supply - producers of the world’s finest socks for cycling, running, hiking, business and casual. He is also the organizer of the wildly popular gravel race that takes place in March - the Croatan Buck Fifty. Ridge Supply: https://ridgesupply.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/ridgesupply Croatan Buck Fifty: https://croatanbuckfifty.com/ Georgia Gravel Grinduro: https://www.bikereg.com/40641

Nov 7, 20191h 35m

Episode 043: Hasta Gravista Baby...

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. Joining us on this episode is Cynthia Frazier from Gravista - a new gravel race happening June 2020 in Buena Vista, VA that passes through the George Washington National Forest. We answer some listener email on Yokozuna cable-actuated hydraulic brakes vs the TRP hy/rd vs Avid's bb7 mechanicals, Plus some listener voicemail. Products Yokozuna Motoko Road Disc Brake https://amzn.to/36jdDBD TRP HY/RD Cable-Actuated Hydraulic Disc Brake https://amzn.to/2PAnc9w Links Gravista 2020: https://www.ridegravista.com/ Dirty Chain Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/dirtychainpodcast/ Barry Roubaix: https://barry-roubaix.com/ Yokozuna: http://www.yokozunausa.com/ Mid-Atlantic GTD Strava Club: http://strava.com/clubs/graveltraveldirt Big Sugar Gravel Race: https://www.bigsugargravel.com/

Oct 31, 20191h 31m

Episode 042: But the gate was wide open

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. In this episode, we do some inadvertent trespassing, answer some listener questions, and ramble just a little bit - but it's ok since we ramble on about bikes. Nittany Moutainworks: https://nittanymountainworks.com/ Gravel: The Ultimate Guide to the Gear, Training, and Grit You Need to Crush It by Selene Yeager https://amzn.to/2Pan1lb Gravel Cycling: The Complete Guide to Gravel Racing and Adventure Bikepacking by Nick Legan https://amzn.to/2W74KXp Saris MTR 2-Bike Hitch Rack https://amzn.to/2N5RiPu Rock and Road Gravel Series https://rocknroadgravelseries.com/ Dirty Chain Podcast (Michigan gravel scene) https://soundcloud.com/dirtychainpodcast I want to give a shout out to the fellas at the Dirty Chain podcast. They are doing in Michigan what we are doing here in the Mid-Atlantic. Trevor was at unPAved and how we didn’t connect I don’t really know. But they are doing a thing asking folks who were at unPAved to give them a call on their call-in line and leave a message about their experience at the event. So I want to encourage our listeners from unPAved to give them a call at 616-522-2641 and leave a message with your experience. Strava club: http://strava.com/clubs/graveltraveldirt Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gtdgrinders/ Instagram follow @bicyclespeedshop http://instagram.com/bicyclespeedshop

Oct 24, 20191h 19m

Episode 041: unPacking unPaved with Dave Pryor

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.

Oct 17, 20191h 43m

Episode 040: Pitter Patter Ate Up the Chatter

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.

Oct 10, 20191h 28m

Episode 039: The one where Brian talks

This is a podcast where we talk about gravel bikes, gravel cycling, bikepacking, bike camping, and lots of other things cycling-related. I’ve been away for 3 weeks working a tour so Joey did a solo, then Joey and Wes recorded a RAW episode for 38 and now I’m up with a solo. I am in New England just finishing up a 17 day fall foliage tour that started in Bar Harbor, ME. We toured through 5 different states including Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut and Rhode Island. I got to visit and ride through some pretty amazing places heading from the coast of Maine through the White Mountains and eventually back to the coast in Massachusetts. Instagram follow of the week: https://www.instagram.com/yhauswald/

Oct 3, 201919 min

Episode 38 - Lets Get Ready To Rumble!

Joey and Wes RAW #2

Sep 26, 201938 min