Pedal The Springs

Torie Giffin
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Roll on into Pedal the Springs podcast where we banter about all things biking in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region. Ride along with host Torie Giffin, self-appointed ambassador for cycling in the Springs and owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, and friends including local cycling enthusiasts, trail and industry experts, and athletes. #youbelonghere #pedalthesprings #yourbasecampforadventure

  1. 2D AGO

    42: Biking Adventures Out West

    Epic rides, unforgettable stories, and a look inside one of Colorado Springs’ most iconic outdoor adventure companies. Outback Jake and the Flying Scotsman from Adventures Out West talk biking adventures around the Pikes Peak region and the story behind the longtime local family business. Founded in 1973 by native Coloradans Bruce and Patty Wellens and now run by their son Greg Wellens since 2003, Adventures Out West has become a Colorado Springs adventure staple. From guided bike rides and jeep tours to Segways, zip lines, and hot air balloon rides, this episode explores the many ways Adventures Out West helps visitors and locals experience the beauty and excitement of the region. If you love outdoor adventure and discovering what makes Colorado Springs special, this episode is for you. Host: Torie Giffin, Owner Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Guests: Outback Jake, Adventures Out West Ride Guide The Flying Scotsman, Adventures Out West Ride Guide Mentions and Links to show topics: Adventures Out West https://advoutwest.com/ Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort https://www.bicycleresort.com/ Garden of the Gods https://gardenofgods.com/ Gold Camp Road https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/gold-camp-road Manitou Springs https://manitousprings.org/ Pikes Peak America’s Mountain https://coloradosprings.gov/plan-your-visit-pikes-peak-americas-mountain Pedal the Springs is produced and presented by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information. Episodes are recorded in the Studio 809 Podcasts community podcast studio at The Next Us. https://thenextus.spaces.nexudus.com/?public& Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at https://studio809podcasts.com Don't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app.

    31 min

  2. MAY 7

    41: The Springs Summer Race Scene

    Colorado Springs is becoming one of the premier cycling destinations in the country—and this summer, the race calendar proves it. From gravel grinders and mountain bike showdowns to grassroots community races and world-class competition, we’re talking with the organizers behind the biggest cycling events hitting the Pikes Peak region this season. Host: Torie Giffin, Owner Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Guests: Jayson Middlemiss, Race organizer of Wednesday Worlds and Rampart Rager Daniel Matheny, Coach with Matheny Endurance and local Race and Course Director Mica Rice, Executive Director of the Pikes Peak APEX Mentions and Links to show topics: Andy Bohlmann, Katie Compton, Russell Finsterwald, Griffin Hoppin, Deanna Mayles, LeRoy Popowski, Alex Snyder, Dave Towle The Bear: https://rattlerracing.com/event/the-bear/ Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort: https://www.bicycleresort.com/ Colorado State HS Cycling League: https://coloradomtb.org/ COS Racing: https://cosracing.wildapricot.org/ Criterium Bike Shop: https://www.criterium.com/ EF Pro Cycling: https://www.efprocycling.com/partners/cannondale/ El Pomar Foundation: https://www.elpomar.org/ Fandango: https://rattlerracing.com/event/fangdango/ Flow Formulas: https://flowformulas.com/ Grassroots Gravel: https://www.grassrootsgravel.com/ Highlands Ranch Mountain Bike Series: https://hrcaonline.org/Activities/Race-Series/Mountain-Bike-Series Matheny Endurance Coaching: http://mathenyendurance.com/ Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates: https://medwheel.org/ Penrose House: https://www.elpomar.org/penrose-house/ Pikes Peak Apex: http://pikespeakapex.com/ Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance: https://ppora.org/ Rampart Rager: http://rampartragergravel.com/ Rockshox: https://www.sram.com/en/rockshox Rocky Mountain Field Institute: https://www.rmfi.org/ Scheels Colorado Springs: https://www.scheels.com/store/colorado-springs/022/?srsltid=AfmBOorgU4IWLo4TC8uKttvMB3HhyK0_cBKXH2SODw6QKpF7f9sxBf63 SOCO Velo: https://socovelo.com/ The Sports Corp: https://www.coloradospringssports.org/ Toyota of Colorado Springs: https://www.toyotaofcoloradosprings.com/ Trails and Open Spaces Coalition: https://trailsandopenspaces.org/ Unbound Gravel: https://www.unboundgravel.com/ Wednesday Worlds: https://www.getoffmywheel.com/wednesday-worlds-mtb-series/ Pedal the Springs is produced and presented by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information. Episodes are recorded in the Studio 809 Podcasts community podcast studio at The Next Us. https://thenextus.spaces.nexudus.com/?public& Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at https://studio809podcasts.com Don't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app.

    40 min

  3. APR 24

    40: The Final Walk Run Roll for Daniel

    Seven years ago when Daniel Giffin was diagnosed with brain cancer, Michael Pharis organized what became an annual event and turned support for Daniel’s family into positive impact for many, including Children’s Hospital Colorado. Daniel’s heroic struggle against the disease ended in 2025. As the final Walk Run Roll for Daniel approaches, on May 2, 2026, Torie invites Pharis, along with ride leader/route organizer Michael Rosell, and longtime sponsor Jenny Vostatek, to share the story. HOST: Torie Giffin GUESTS: Michael Pharis, LYMevents Michael Rosell, ride leader Jenny Vostatek, Simply Kids Dental LINKS TO ITEMS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Walk Run Roll for Daniel: https://www.bicycleresort.com/walkrunroll LYMevents: https://lymevents.com/ Simply Kids Dental: https://www.simplykidsdental.com/ Children’s Hospital Colorado: https://www.childrenscolorado.org/ ALSO MENTIONED: Chik-fil-A Cerberus Brewing Company RAGBRAI Make-A-Wish Foundation Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders The Bussey Law Firm Fellowship of the Rockies Home Sweet Homes Realty Byers Family Chiropractic NFM Lending Pedal the Springs is produced and presented by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information. Episodes are recorded in the Studio 809 Podcasts community podcast studio at The Next Us. https://thenextus.spaces.nexudus.com/?public& Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at https://studio809podcasts.com Don't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app.

    26 min

  4. APR 2

    39: Project Bike Tech

    We’re talking about the future of cycling, and it's happening in high school classrooms across the country. A one-of a kind program called Project Bike Tech is giving students the opportunity to take Bike Mechanics as an elective. Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort is proud to support this locally based non-profit this year and help inspire new generations to be passionate about bikes. Host: Torie Giffin, Owner Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Guests: Jeff Donaldson, Executive Director Project Bike Tech Tarin Kemp, Development Director Project Bike Tech Links to show topics: Project Bike Tech: https://www.projectbiketech.org/ Pedal the Springs is produced and presented by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information. Episodes are recorded in the Studio 809 Podcasts community podcast studio at The Next Us. https://thenextus.spaces.nexudus.com/?public& Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at https://studio809podcasts.com Don't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app.

    34 min

  5. MAR 18

    38: Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort 10 Year Anniversary Special

    Torie Giffin shares her journey to creating Colorado Springs’ top ranked lodging, bar, biking and live music venue. Guest host, moderator and superfan of the Pedal the Springs podcast, Terry Lyons, flips the roles and interviews the podcast host and owner of Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort. Recorded in front of a live audience, this episode features interviews with key staff members, community members and members of the Buffalo Lodge Bike Tribe (fresh off the first Monday night ride of the season through the Garden of the Gods) all sharing their experiences about what makes the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort so unique and special. Host: Terry Lyons, guest host and moderator Guests: Torie Giffin, Owner Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Sara Branham, General Manager Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Scott Ayen, Property Manager Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Michael Watry, Local Musician & Instructor with Black Rose Acoustic Society Michael Rosell, (aka: Jersey Mike) Buffalo Lodge Bike Tribe leader Dr. Nicole Odell, Local Cycling Leader, Advocacy Committee Chair for Bike Colorado Springs Dave Bryan & Cecilia, Local cyclist, Lodge regulars & Buffalo Lodge Bike Tribe member Graham Thompson, owner and mechanic, Westside Bicycle Service at the Lodge LINKS: Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort: https://www.bicycleresort.com/ Black Rose Acoustic Society: https://www.blackroseacoustic.org/ Manitou Music Foundation: https://www.manitoumusicfoundation.org/ North Cheyenne Canyon: https://coloradosprings.gov/NCC Palmer Park: https://www.visitcos.com/things-to-do/outdoors/biking/top-11-bike-routes-in-colorado-springs/ Pike View Quarry Mountain Bike Park Project: https://pikeview.org/bike-park/ Red Rock Canyon Open Space: https://coloradosprings.gov/redrockcanyon Ring the Peak: https://ringthepeaktrail.org/ Ring the Peak episode of Pedal the Springs: https://studio809podcasts.com/ring-the-peak/ Ute Valley Park: https://coloradosprings.gov/parks/page/ute-valley-park Westside Bicycle Service: https://sites.google.com/view/westsidebikeservice/home Pedal the Springs is produced and presented by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information. Episodes are recorded in the Studio 809 Podcasts community podcast studio at The Next Us. https://thenextus.spaces.nexudus.com/?public& Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at https://studio809podcasts.com Don't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app.

    59 min

  6. MAR 4

    37: Ring the Peak - the Vision Becoming a Reality

    The Ring the Peak Trail is one of Colorado Springs’ boldest outdoor visions and it just got a major boost. Local non-profit the Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance (PPORA) has secured a $2.5 million grant to help move the 63-mile continuous loop around the base of Pikes Peak closer to completion. We explore how this funding will help shape the future of Colorado Springs, and how it will enhance outdoor access and tourism across the Pikes Peak Region. Host: Torie Giffin, Owner Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Guests: Conner Borkowski, Program and Special Projects Coordinator PPORA Nic Ponsor, Bike industry veteran & Advisory Council for PPORA LINKS: Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Grant: https://goco.org/ Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates: https://medwheel.org/ Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance: https://ppora.org/ Pike View Quarry Mountain Bike Park Project: https://pikeview.org/bike-park/ Ring the Peak: https://ringthepeaktrail.org/ Rocky Mountain Field Institute: https://www.rmfi.org/ Trails and Open Space Coalition: https://trailsandopenspaces.org/ MENTIONED: Pikes Peak America’s Mountain Colorado Parks and Wildlife Becky Leinweber Fruita Moab Garden of the Gods Pikes Peak Center U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum Colorado Springs Airport Cripple Creek Medicine Wheel Trail Advocates Nick Ragain Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Colorado Springs Mountain Bike Association (COSMBA) Mile High Youth Corps Pedal the Springs is produced and presented by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information. Episodes are recorded in the Studio 809 Podcasts community podcast studio at The Next Us. https://thenextus.spaces.nexudus.com/?public& Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at https://studio809podcasts.com Don't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app.

    35 min

  7. 11/04/2025

    36: Westside Bicycle Service

    Not many places offer the convenience of rolling right out of your bed to the bike shop, but whether you're staying at the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, are a local to the area or just riding by or out of the lodge with our Bike Tribe, the Westside Bicycle Service is not just convenient, it’s top notch. Find out more about Graham, the former Barnette Bicycle Institute instructor with more than 20 years in the industry and now owner of Westside Bicycle Service, and his path to shop ownership and finding work-life balance for his family – and to pursue his own cycling passion.  Be sure to hang on until the end to find out the most important thing you need to know about your bike! Also join Graham for a Monthly Bike Maintenance Lunch & Learns coming up following the weekly Saturday 10am Bike Tribe Rides at 12:30 in the Lodge on the following dates in 2025-2026: 11/15 - Maintenance Basics 12/20 - Derailleurs and Shift Systems 1/17 - Brakes 2/21 - Bearings (Hubs, Headsets, Bottom Brackets) 3/21 - Wheels 4/18 - Suspension These will be approximately hour-long presentation and demos (little to no hands on).   Host: Torie Giffin, owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Guests: Graham Thompson, owner and mechanic Westside Bicycle Service   Links to show topics: Westside Bicycle Service: https://sites.google.com/view/westsidebikeservice https://www.instagram.com/westsidebikeservice https://www.facebook.com/p/Westside-Bicycle-Service-61558619482773/ Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort: http://bicycleresort.com Buffalo Lodge Bike Tribe: https://www.facebook.com/groups/129303757785031/ https://www.meetup.com/buffalo-lodge-bike-tribe/   City of Colorado Springs Bike Maps: https://coloradosprings.gov/bikemap Pedal the Springs is produced and presented by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information. Episodes are recorded in the Studio 809 Podcasts community podcast studio at The Next Us. https://thenextus.spaces.nexudus.com/?public& Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at https://studio809podcasts.com Don't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app.

    37 min

  8. 06/23/2025

    35: Club Spotlight - COS Racing

    Bicycle racing isn’t just an elite or extreme sport, and this local club is making it fun and accessible. Nao Nozawa and Terry Lott fill us in. Terry Lyons fills in as host for Tori Giffin. The conversation covers everything from a brief history of COS Racing, advice for beginning racers, and a rundown of 2025 sponsors, to COS Racing's goals for future community involvement and talent development. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  COS Racing: https://cosracing.wildapricot.org/home Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort: https://www.bicycleresort.com 2025 COS Racing Sponsors: https://positiveoutcomesllc.com/ https://fossilcraftbeer.com/ https://www.pactimo.com/ https://fitnesssystems.biz/ https://www.pikespeakathletics.com/ https://rectorlawfirm.com/beau-worthington/ https://agents.allstate.com/jeremy-dixon-colorado-springs-co.html https://homesmart.com/real-estate-agent/colorado/coloradosprings/41914-leeann-perea/Welcome https://www.bicycleresort.com/ https://www.trailsendtaproom.com/ https://www.oakley.com/ https://flowformulas.com/ https://cognitiveprotocol.com/ Pedal the Springs is produced and presented by the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, the only bicycle-themed lodging and must-stay for cyclists coming to Colorado. Check us out at https://www.bicycleresort.com for more information. Episodes are recorded in the Studio 809 Podcasts community podcast studio at The Next Us. https://thenextus.spaces.nexudus.com/?public& Find other great podcasts produced in and for the Pikes Peak Region - at https://studio809podcasts.com Don't miss an episode of Pedal the Springs. Follow on your favorite podcast app.

    36 min
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Roll on into Pedal the Springs podcast where we banter about all things biking in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region. Ride along with host Torie Giffin, self-appointed ambassador for cycling in the Springs and owner of the Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, and friends including local cycling enthusiasts, trail and industry experts, and athletes. #youbelonghere #pedalthesprings #yourbasecampforadventure

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  • Creator
    Torie Giffin
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort
  • Show Website
    Pedal The Springs

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