73. E-Rips: Slaying Dragons on Monarch Crest, CO
May 15, 2025•18 min•Ep. 73
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Episode description
Epic Rippers - A grueling 36.5-mile ride across Colorado’s Monarch Crest, where sweat, suffering, and a beat-to-hell Specialized trail bike become the tools to carve away life’s baggage. In this episode, we explore a story of heartbreak, loss, and the clarifying pain of pedaling through 5,000 feet of elevation gain. From the Continental Divide’s sweeping views to a dusty bar burger that tastes like victory, this tale asks: Why do we cling to stories that hurt us, and how can suffering set us free? This episode is a raw reflection on resilience, the lies we tell ourselves, and the trails that teach us to rise again. Pour a glass, clip in, and ride along for a story that’s as punishing as it is profound. Details: Drink Pairing- Oaky bourbon (e.g., Knob Creek Single Barrel), served neat to mirror the ride’s raw intensity.
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