Bike Talk with Dave: All things bike! Bikepacking, cyclocross, gravel, mountain bike, road & events

Bike Talk with Dave: All things bike! Bikepacking, cyclocross, gravel, mountain bike, road & events

by Dave Mable

Season 1

Ep. 99 Wendy Hermans, Father of World Tour rider Quinten Hermans

Traveling with his son, Quinten Hermans to the three-round UCI Cyclocross World Cups in the U.S. in 2021, Wendy Hermans took time to talk with Dave about how his son rose to the top of the World Cyclocross stage at the Jingle Cross World Cup. Since that time, Quinten has migrated to road racing with Mattiew van der Poel on the Alpecin-Deceuninck UCI World Tour Team.

Ep. 98 Dave Wiens, International Mountain Bike Association Executive Director

Dave Wiens is so much more than his current title. He started riding mountain bikes in the 1980's and got really fast. He holds such titles as NORBA National Champ, World Cup Mountain Bike Champion, Leadville Champion and now serves as a champion for trails! As a mountain biker, he found it necessary to grab a shovel, rake or clippers to help build an maintain trails in and around his hometown of Gunnison, Colorado. That work eventually led him to a seat on the Board of Directors of the International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA), where he served for a time as it's President, and now where he works full-time as it's Executive Director. His passion for cycling and trails is strong and as such, he helps advocate for local, regional and national trails around the country and world. He would encourage you to get involved in your local trail association through IMBA at www.imba.com as well as advocate for kinder, happier trails at a new organization pulled together through IMBA: Trails Are Common Ground. www.trailsarecommonground.org. Consider supporting Bike Talk with Dave by rating, reviewing and sharing on your favorite podcast platform. We'd invite you to support the show financially at www.buymeacoffee.com or on Venmo @David-Mable. You'll receive a Bike Talk with Dave sticker! Bikeiowa.com is the online host of Bike Talk with Dave. Get your event listed on the extensive ride and race calendar for free! Create an account and add and edit your event to reach thousands of cyclists. Register for the core4 before Oct. 2 and get a 24% discount, and leave no surface untouched. New distances in 24 include a 20, 40, 60 or 100-mile option. Register at www.core4.bike Follow Bike Talk with Dave on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/biketalkwithdave/ and Facebook so you don't miss any of the fun, and you can now find every episode on your computer at www.biketalk.bike. And now available on YouTube on the Bike Talk with Dave YouTube channel!

Ep. 97 Peter Stetina: Privateer Pioneer

Peter Stetina spent a decade racing on the World Tour in the biggest races on the planet. He gave all that up, moved back to the U.S., found his own sponsors and lined up at the biggest and best gravel and mountain bike races - including the Lifetime Grand Prix. Now, instead of pacing his team leader to the top of mountain passes in the three grand tours, he races for the podium at the Belgian Waffle Ride, Unbound, Leadville and Midsouth. We talked with him to ask about his transition from the Trek Segefredo Team Bus to #vanlife, as well as the evolution of the gravel scene in the U.S. He has also added the title of "Race Promotor" to his resume and promotes a gravel/mountain bike race, Paydirt around his hometown of Carson City, Nevada https://www.stetinaspaydirt.com/Follow him as he chases the podium at the Lifetime Grand Prix and the rest at https://www.peterstetina.com/ or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/pstetina/Consider supporting Bike Talk with Dave by rating, reviewing and sharing on your favorite podcast platform. We'd invite you to support the show financially at www.buymeacoffee.com or on Venmo @David-Mable. You'll receive a Bike Talk with Dave sticker! Bikeiowa.com is the online host of Bike Talk with Dave. Get your event listed on the extensive ride and race calendar for free! Create an account and add and edit your event to reach thousands of cyclists. Register for the core4 before Oct. 2 and get a 24% discount, and leave no surface untouched. New distances in 24 include a 20, 40, 60 or 100-mile option. Register at www.core4.bike Follow Bike Talk with Dave on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/biketalkwithdave/ and Facebook so you don't miss any of the fun, and you can now find every episode on your computer at www.biketalk.bike. And now available on YouTube on the Bike Talk with Dave YouTube channel!

Ep. 96 Emily Newsom

After five years racing at the highest level with the EF Education World Tour Cycling Team, Emily Newsom made the decision to focus on gravel and U.S. road races. A high speed crash in a stage race in May left her with multiple broken bones and a challenging recovery. Now, with only one race left in the 7-race Lifetime Grand Prix series, she, amazingly only missed one and even completed the challenging 100-mile Leadville Mountain Bike Race in early August. With her breadth of experience, we sought her insights on the state of women's road racing and the U.S. scene with its heavy emphasis on gravel. We also asked if the piano virtuoso would tickle the ivory's a bit for us! :) Follow Emily on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/emilyjoynewsom/Follow the Lifetime Grand Prix at https://www.lifetimegrandprix.com/Join Emily and Bike Talk with Dave at the Rattlesnake Gravel Grind on March 22-24, 2023. https://rattlesnakegravelgrind.bike/Please consider supporting Bike Talk with Dave by rating, reviewing and sharing on your favorite podcast platform. We'd invite you to support the show financially at www.buymeacoffee.com or on Venmo @David-Mable. You'll receive a Bike Talk with Dave sticker! Bikeiowa.com is the online host of Bike Talk with Dave. Get your event listed on the extensive ride and race calendar for free! Create an account and add and edit your event to reach thousands of cyclists. Register for the core4 before Oct. 2 and get a 24% discount, and leave no surface untouched. New distances in 24 include a 20, 40, 60 or 100-mile option. Register at www.core4.bike Follow Bike Talk with Dave on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/biketalkwithdave/ and Facebook so you don't miss any of the fun, and you can now find every episode on your computer at www.biketalk.bike. And now available on YouTube on the Bike Talk with Dave YouTube channel!

Ep. 95 Jake Kuperman: Cycling inspired Art

The art of storytelling is the story of Jake. Inspired by nature, cycling, and imagination, Jake shares his art with the rest of us in the form of huge murals which bring color and interest to public spaces around his hometown of Des Moines. His latest cycling-inspired work, along the Meredith Trail below SW 9th on The Depot, greets cyclists, runners and walkers as they wind their way through the city. We met along the trail next to his recently finished piece to talk about his art and how cycling inspired him to create. See more of his work at www.jacobkuperman.com or follow him on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kuperman.draws/Please consider supporting Bike Talk with Dave by rating, reviewing and sharing on your favorite podcast platform. We'd invite you to support the show financially at www.buymeacoffee.com or on Venmo @David-Mable. You'll receive a Bike Talk with Dave sticker! Bikeiowa.com is the online host of Bike Talk with Dave. Get your event listed on the extensive ride and race calendar for free! Create an account and add and edit your event to reach thousands of cyclists. Register for the core4 before Oct. 2 and get a 24% discount, and leave no surface untouched. New distances in 24 include a 20, 40, 60 or 100-mile option. Register at www.core4.bike Follow Bike Talk with Dave on Instagram and Facebook so you don't miss any of the fun, and you can now find every episode on your computer at www.biketalk.bike. And now available on YouTube on the Bike Talk with Dave YouTube channel!

Ep. 94 Cole Paton, Off-road/Gravel Endurance Cyclist

Cole Paton discovered his panache' for longer endurance events when the pandemic made it impossible for him to chase UCI World Cup points on the European mountain bike circuit. His exceptional technical skills in the dirt and powerful engine have made him a formidable challenger in the season-long race series, the Lifetime Grand Prix. We connected on the fifth leg of the 2023 Grand Prix, the Chequamegon 40 where he finished third in an unprecedented 14-man sprint for the finish. He currently sits in second in the Grand Prix with two events to go. He was kind to connect via zoom while in Alabama preparing for the U.S. Marathon Mountain Bike Championships in late September. Keep up with Cole as he continues his journey on the Giant Bicycles Gravel Team. .and follow him on instagram by looking for his name: Cole Paton. Please consider supporting Bike Talk with Dave by rating, reviewing and sharing on your favorite podcast platform. We'd invite you to support the show financially at www.buymeacoffee.com or on Venmo @David-Mable. You'll receive a Bike Talk with Dave sticker! Bikeiowa.com is the online host of Bike Talk with Dave. Get your event listed on the extensive ride and race calendar for free! Create an account and add and edit your event to reach thousands of cyclists. Follow Bike Talk with Dave on Instagram and Facebook so you don't miss any of the fun, and you can now find every episode on your computer at www.biketalk.bike. And now available on YouTube on the Bike Talk with Dave YouTube channel! If you're in the Midwest and looking for a fun weekend of cyclocross, complete with food, music, beer and mud, join the BIKEIOWA crew at Capital City Cross on September 23 & 24. Be sure and get your team of four together for Relay CX on Saturday. This is meant to be a fun, unsanctioned event to fuel the itch of the most competitive and welcome those new to 'cross.

Ep. 93 Why Cross is cool! With Scott Sumpter and more!

Cyclocross is many things to many people - fun, challenging, exciting, community - and to celebrate the beginning of #crossiscoming or #crossishere :) we took Mr. Microphone to a local VERY grassroots cross practice in Des Moines and asked people why they dig the niche sport. We also spent some time with Mr. BIKEIOWA Scott Sumpter to talk about this grassroots weekly practice- a model for other communities - as well as a shameless plug for the BIKEIOWA Capital City Cross weekend of racing on September 23,24 in Des Moines. We hope you can relate to people's "why" and get out on the grass, mud, sand and hills - either between the tape or next to the tape with cowbells, dollar bills and some delicious beverages of your choice. We encourage you to join the fun - if you've never done cross, don't be afraid! You can ride any bike you want and jump in a local race! And if you already enjoy the sport - invite your friends! If they're intimidated take em to a local weeknight practice and if that's not an option, take to a local park and ride around in the grass! Cuz cross is awesome! CAPITAL CITY CROSS SEPT 23, 24, 2023RENEGADE CROSS Please consider supporting Bike Talk with Dave by rating, reviewing and sharing on your favorite podcast platform. We'd invite you to support the show financially at www.buymeacoffee.com or on Venmo @David-Mable. You'll receive a Bike Talk with Dave sticker! Bikeiowa.com is the online host of Bike Talk with Dave. Get your event listed on the extensive ride and race calendar for free! Create an account and add and edit your event to reach thousands of cyclists. Follow Bike Talk with Dave on Instagram and Facebook so you don't miss any of the fun, and you can now find every episode on your computer at www.biketalk.bike. And now available on YouTube on the Bike Talk with Dave YouTube channel!

Ep. 92 Re-entry and Post-Race Blues with Joe Stiller and Rachel Moe, LMHC, LPC

We have all felt the let-down after a big event, but what if that event isn't over in a couple hours, or even a couple of days - but is long enough to become a way of life while you're on the trial, living the life of a bikepacker? Coming home can be hard, so hard that the sense of loss can lead to real grief - and if that grief isn't dealt with, anxiety and even depression can set in... After a long instagram post Alexandra Houchin, I reached out to Bar Yak owner and long-time bikepacker Joe Stiller as well as Licensed Mental Health Counselor Rachel Moe to talk about the very real post-race blues and how we can best address them. To connect with Joe and set your bike up for bikepacking success head to Baryak.com. Please consider supporting Bike Talk with Dave by rating, reviewing and sharing on your favorite podcast platform. We'd invite you to support the show financially at www.buymeacoffee.com or on Venmo @David-Mable. You'll receive a Bike Talk with Dave sticker! Bikeiowa.com is the online host of Bike Talk with Dave. Get your event listed on the extensive ride and race calendar for free! Create an account and add and edit your event to reach thousands of cyclists. Follow Bike Talk with Dave on Instagram and Facebook so you don't miss any of the fun, and you can now find every episode on your computer at www.biketalk.bike. And now available on YouTube on the Bike Talk with Dave YouTube channel!

Ep. 91 Garmin Gravel Worlds: A 2023 Recap

Dee and I were excited to sail our tandem through the 75-mile course at the 2023 Garmin Gravel Worlds and take you inside the event as we discover the oft-spoken about "Spirit of Gravel." We are happy to say, that even after a hard day with wet, sandy and muddy roads (let's not forget about the hills!) the spirit of gravel is alive and well! Thanks to Jason, Cory and the rest of the Gravel Family for welcoming us to Lincoln and we hope you enjoy this dive into the weekend that is Gravel Worlds. If this gives you FOMO the race is set for August 21-25, 2024 and we hope that you too, can raise the mainsail, cast off and point your bow through the gravel seas! https://www.gravel-worlds.com/And be sure and catch the Gravel Family Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! Please consider supporting Bike Talk with Dave by rating, reviewing and sharing on your favorite podcast platform. We'd invite you to support the show financially at www.buymeacoffee.com or on Venmo @David-Mable. You'll receive a Bike Talk with Dave sticker! Bikeiowa.com is the online host of Bike Talk with Dave. Get your event listed on the extensive ride and race calendar for free! Create an account and add and edit your event to reach thousands of cyclists. Follow Bike Talk with Dave on Instagram and Facebook so you don't miss any of the fun, and you can now find every episode on your computer at www.biketalk.bike. And now available on YouTube on the Bike Talk with Dave YouTube channel!

Ep. 90 core4; a mixed-surface recap

core4 leaves no surface untouched: Gravel, pavement, lumpy farm access lanes, grassy lawns, rooty singletrack, even a bit of cyclocross - and, according to yours truly, the hardest 50 miles ever! Dive into this fun, interesting, exciting and challenging ride with Dave and his special guest Eria Sabiiti - the YouTube superstar on his Iowa Gravel Gang channel! Together we'll take you from the start to the finish of the very last rider to complete the 100=mile distance! We'll take you on the leg-draining singletrack, we'll talk to riders like course designer and two-time winner Nate Kullbom, 50mile winner Cassandra (Sandy) Kestler, BIKEIOWA founder Scott Sumpter and many many more! Got FOMO? Sign up next year! www.core4.bike Also... this is a tough ride... there may be a little cussin' in this episode... :) We also hear from Race Director of the Colesburg Back 40, a challenging gravel race in NE Iowa on September 3rd. Join in for a weekend of riding (25-mile, 45-mile (the original) 60-mile, 100-mile and 200-mile), music, camping and fun as this ride celebrates it's 30th anniversary. Details on BIKEIOWA. Please consider supporting Bike Talk with Dave by rating, reviewing and sharing on your favorite podcast platform. We'd invite you to support the show financially at www.buymeacoffee.com or on Venmo @David-Mable. You'll receive a Bike Talk with Dave sticker! Bikeiowa.com is the online host of Bike Talk with Dave. Get your event listed on the extensive ride and race calendar for free! Create an account and add and edit your event to reach thousands of cyclists. Follow Bike Talk with Dave on Instagram and Facebook so you don't miss any of the fun, and you can now find every episode on your computer at www.biketalk.bike. And now available on YouTube on the Bike Talk with Dave YouTube channel!And we'll see you at Gravel Worlds!

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