Veteran and cyclist Larry Ritland is on this week to talk about his epic adventures including the Alaska Highway Ride and his cross country tour raising awareness for the American Legion. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their adventures on the bicycle. Email me with your ideas and questions. MurphologyPodcast@gmail.com MurphologyPodcast.com Legion.org
Dec 20, 2019•41 min
Meet Adrian Martin this week. From Jackson, TN, Adrian pulled out of his driveway on his bicycle and completed a tour of over 10,000 miles within the United States! EPIC! He continues doing cool tours year round as an Adventure Cycling Association tour guide. The episode wraps up with some tips on becoming a stronger long distance cyclist. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen ...
Dec 13, 2019•29 min
Erik Berg is on the show this week. Not only is he an avid bikepacker, he also owns a bikepacking gear company called Moosetreks. He has been to some pretty cool places so take a listen. Oh and he is also sponsoring this week's show! Go to Amazon and use promo code Murphology on the newest Moosetreks gear to get a sweet 20% discount. You are welcome. :) The episode wraps up with some of Murph's favorite bike rides. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring...
Dec 06, 2019•25 min
Meet Leah this week. She and her son Oakley rode across the entire United States together. Over 4,000 miles with a teenager! She shares her adventure ups and downs while biking 84 days. The episode wraps up with a chat about Murph's top 10 must haves on the bike. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their adventures on the bicycle.
Nov 29, 2019•37 min
Angela Mittelstaedt Nelson is on the show this week to talk about her great adventure from Pittsburgh to D.C. via the GAP and C&O trails with her Team Good Beer teammates. It was only her third time bikepacking and she embraced it like a champ. Oh and she has the best luxury items. The episode wraps up with a chat about flat pedals vs. clipless pedals. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn...
Nov 21, 2019•30 min
Meet Dave Ihde on the show this week. This Midwest cyclist has done some pretty cool tours throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota. Take a listen to hear about his adventures, his bike set-up, and more. Also learn how to make small adjustments to your bike to help you enjoy more time in the saddle. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their adventures on the bi...
Nov 15, 2019•39 min
Hacky Jedi is on the show this week. AKA Dave Wedemeyer, Hacky talks about the century rides he has done, and he has done many. The man has done at least one century ride in each of the 50 states, and plans to keep on doing them. We wrap up the episode with tips on a few century rides Hacky thinks you should try. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their ...
Nov 07, 2019•33 min
Meet John Subtirelu this week on the podcast. He checked off a bucket list item by riding his bike across the US. That means coast to effing coast, on a bicycle. An epic adventure: he shares stories about how he did it, who he met, and some of the things that happened along the way! We wrap up the episode with tips on how to tour with a budget. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and li...
Nov 02, 2019•40 min
Meet Devin Cowens this week on the podcast. She is a high energy person who does a ton of group riding, creating a sense of community while encouraging new riders to give biking a chance, and she does it well. She also talks about her involvement in some great cycling groups in Atlanta, including WTFExplorersATL and Civil Bikes. We wrap up the episode with tips on ways to document your trip. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a f...
Oct 25, 2019•41 min
This week I met up with Duffy, co-founder of the Corvair Biking Society along with Bob, one of the Corvair members, to talk about the rich history of this great group. The episode wraps up with tips on training for a tour. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their adventures on the bicycle.
Oct 18, 2019•31 min
This week on the show, Katie describes a few of her epic tours with friends. Group bicycling etiquette tips wrap up the episode. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their touring adventures.
Oct 10, 2019•28 min
This week on the show, Dan talks about some great places to ride your bike in the Midwest. He also gets into his bike set-up, and why those bags are so heavy. Cool weather bicycling tips wrap up the episode. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their touring adventures.
Oct 04, 2019•32 min
This week Kailey Kornhauser is on to discuss the great article she wrote for Bicycling Magazine about cycling and body positivity. You can read the article here. https://www.bicycling.com/culture/a28943613/body-positivity-cyclists/. Kailey talks about her relationship with her body along with some of the great places she has been on her bike. Find Kailey on Instagram at Kornhausersauce. Also tips on packing toiletries. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle tou...
Sep 27, 2019•33 min
This week Jesse is on to talk about short tours and what he brings along on the bicycle. Also tips on cadence and gears. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their touring adventures.
Sep 20, 2019•36 min
This week Heather is on to talk about transitioning from social riding to suffering up Mt Lemmon during triathlon training. Also, tips on bicycle lights. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their touring adventures.
Sep 13, 2019•33 min
This week my guest is Chip to talk about the social side of touring, along with why Chip's bags weigh so dang much. Also, tips on helmets. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their touring adventures.
Sep 07, 2019•26 min
This week my guest is Dale to talk about touring Ireland and bicycling from Denver to his wedding, in Iowa. Also, tips on camping outdoors. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their touring adventures.
Aug 18, 2019•28 min
This week my guest is Dana to discuss her take on touring. Also, tips on cycling shorts. The Murphology Podcast is where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their touring adventures.
Jul 17, 2019•26 min
This week my guest is Will to discuss some of his adventures by bike. He has also had his fair share of mechanical issues and discusses how he dealt with problems on the road. Also, tips on storing your gear. The Murphology Podcast where we talk about group bicycling and bicycle touring for beginners, with a focus on biking in the Midwest. Learn tips and listen as guests talk about their touring adventures.
Jul 17, 2019•38 min
