Episode 31 | Spring has sprung after an unusually cold winter, and the guys are itching to get out there. Even if their brakes fail.

In this episode of the Rider-Up Podcast Dan and John talk about trying to get out and ride even though their bikes might have needed a bit more TLC over the winter.  It's an exciting time in Virginia's Blue Ridge because the region is hosting the U.S. National Championships this year and next.  Dan has a front row seat to how they are getting the trails ready for the big show.  Also Dan gives us a glimpse of Shimano's new Base group set which is punching way above it's weight -- and price.  It's all about cycling -- brought to you by Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge and Cardinal bicycle.

John's Waterford on the Blue Ridge Parkway February 2025

 

Show Notes

Cardinal Bicycle: https://www.cardinalbicycle.com/

Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge: https://www.visitroanokeva.com/

Mountain Bike Nationals: https://www.visitroanokeva.com/articles/post/virginias-blue-ridge-to-host-2025-2026-usa-cycling-endurance-mountain-bike-national-championships/

Shimano's Cues group: https://bike.shimano.com/en-AU/products/series/cues.html

Follow VBR Team 2028: https://www.visitroanokeva.com/biking/vbr-twenty24/

Dan's Team on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roanokevalleydevo/

John's Blog from the Erie Canal: https://carlinthecyclist.com/re-defining-the-perfect-bicycle-on-the-erie-canal/

Biking 4 Boomers Riding the Erie Canal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmPtmSoabdw

Biking 4 Boomers in Alaska: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gxCRuJL9Dc&t=1s

Bike Virginia's Blue Ridge: https://www.visitroanokeva.com/bikevbr-blog/

John and Dan on Social

John's Blog: http://carlinthecyclist.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlinthecy... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carlinthecyc... 

Biking4Boomers on YouTube https://www.yo