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The Northwoods Ramble David Schlabowske
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Join coconspirators Seeley Dave and TJ as they explore the Upper Midwest by bike from their base camps in Seeley, WI. Seeley is located along the Namekagon River on the southern edge of the Chequamegon National Forest near the CAMBA MTB trails and Birkie Ski Trails. The guys will review regional bikepacking routes they have ridden and some of the gear they use, as well as keep you up to date on the exciting MTB scene in the Minnesota Iron Range, the UP, and of course, Wisconsin. They will share some area history, culture, a little bit of Northwoods know-how, and the latest beers they like.
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Northwoods Ramble Podcast Show #7
This episode opens with an update on Life Above 8 that includes a discussion of the Chequamegon MTB Festival that just finished, including the new route. The intro also includes some photos of current flora and a couple of photos from Seeley professional nature photographer Paul Ostrum. Dave then interviews Michelle and Dwayne Allgire of Pedal Power Adventures after they complete riding the Wisconsin Waterfall Loop he developed.
Chequamegon MTB Festival
Pedal Power Adventures
Wisconsin Waterfall Loop
Paul Ostrum Photography
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Northwoods Ramble Podcast Show #6
In this episode, Seeley Dave gives the latest Update on Life Above 8, including some news about the Valhalla Beach Party Route, then has an interview Josh Rizzo of The Nxrth.com. Josh was up from Eau Claire with his brother and both of them were "working from ROAM" at ROAM Adventure Basecamp. He lets us know how that went, talks about the amenities at ROAM and then we get into his website, and ramble about some different bikepacking topics.
In the closing segment, Dave gives a shout out for the new Standing Rocks Enduro, Aug. 19th.
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Northwoods Ramble Podcast Show #5
In episode 5, Seeley Dave interviews Ben Welnak, who started the popular Mountain Bike Radio podcast. Ben talks about how he landed in Hayward after living in Colorado, the guys also ramble about the similarities between Durango and Hayward.
Ben's sauna rentals: Northwoods Sauna
Ben's vacation rental properties: Up North Stays
Turtle Flambeau Flowage Camping Sites
Marinette Waterfall Loop route collection
Dave also welcomes back TJ, who gives and update on the new green trail up to the top of Telemark and the new downhill runs that are part of the Trek Trails Powered by OTM at Telemark Village. They share a video of them riding, the new green trail up and back down, discuss the next green and blue downhill trails that Rock Solid will soon have two crews building at Telemark. TJ also talks about a new Enduro series he is planning at the downhill parks around Lake Superior.
Superior Shore MTB Tour Trailhead Map
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Northwoods Ramble Podcast Show #4
In this show Seeley Dave interviews Joel Harrison and Daryl McNutt from New Moon Ski & Bike Shop in Hayward, WI. They chat about New Moon taking over the Hungry Bear gravel race, some improvements New Moon can make with their greater resources and what is going to stay the same.
After the interview, Dave reviews the different sleeping pads available to borrow from the Bikepacking Gear Lending Library.
Thanks as always to my buddy from Butternut, Hugh Robert Masterson for allowing me to use the Northwoods song by Hugh Bob and the Hustle.
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Northwoods Ramble Podcast Show #3
In this shorter solo episode of the Northwoods Ramble, Seeley Dave goes through all the things in the bikepacking gear lending library that he has put together. Seeley area community members and visitors can borrow or rent this gear to try bikepacking without having to invest in all the expensive camping equipment and bikepacking-specific bags for something they may not like or have time to do often enough to justify the expense of owning everything. In this episode Dave describes the tents, quilts, air mattresses, bags and other gear, explains how they work, and their benefits and features.
Below is a list of the Bikepacking Gear Lending Library Equipment I have available to loan as of this podcast. Email me at seeleydave2021@gmail.com if you are interested in borrowing any of it.
5 Salsa EXP Anything Cradle
5 Salsa EXP Dry Bag for Anything Cradle
5 Relevate Designs Terrapin 14L Seatpack
5 Big Agness Copper Spur HV UL2 Bikepacking Shelter
5 Exped Synmat Ultra 1R Mummy air mattress
5 Enlightened Equipment Apex 50° Quilt
5 Trekology pillows
5 BRS 3000T Stoves
1 (so far) Alpacka Raft Caribou RTS
1 (so far) Aqua Bound Whiskey 4 Piece Paddle
Visit the episode webpage on LifeAboveEight.com for more info.
Watch this on our Life Above 8 YouTube Channel
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Northwoods Ramble Podcast Show #2
For our second Northwoods Ramble, Seeley Dave and TJ are joined by Joe Vadeboncoeur, who after 30 years with Trek is now working with TJ at the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation to build a mountain bike park at the site of the former Telemark Lodge. In this show, TJ first gives an update on the Ride The Keweenaw Family enduro he and his daughter races in Copper Harbor, then we all talk about the new Trek Trails powered by OTM (One Track Mind Foundation) at Telemark Village. Joe also gives a solid overview of the Epic Bike Fest coming this weekend on the first episode of our new Northwoods Ramble video podcast.
Seeley Dave heads to Marinette County for the ribbon cutting at their new Strong Falls Trails. He gets lost for a while but finally makes it to the great new trails for a ride and snaps some photos. Listen in and hear what he thinks of the wicked trails built wicked fast. Finally, Seeley Dave gives his Woods and Weather report in which he describes the latest wildflowers and the guys wonder what is the difference between a weed and a wild flower.
The conversation flows much more naturally in this second episode compared to the first, but there remain a few production and format issues to improve. I hope to improve the flow of the show intro, either by prerecording it or just getting better with practice. I also hope to always include something about bikepacking, even if it is just a routine mention to show some of the gear from the new community bikepacking lending library that people can borrow.
Visit the episode webpage on LifeAboveEight.com for more info.
Below is a list of the Bikepacking Gear Lending Library Equipment I have available to loan as of this podcast. Email me at seeleydave2021@gmail.com if you are interested in borrowing any of it.
5 Salsa EXP Anything Cradle
5 Salsa EXP Dry Bag for Anything Cradle
5 Relevate Designs Terrapin 14L Seatpack
5 Big Agness Copper Spur HV UL2 Bikepacking Shelter
5 Exped Synmat Ultra 1R Mummy air mattress
5 Enlightened Equipment Apex 50° Quilt
5 Trekology pillows
5 BRS 3000T Stoves
1 (so far) Alpacka Raft Caribou RTS
1 (so far) Aqua Bound Whiskey 4 Piece Paddle
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