Best Singlespeed Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 206 ~ Central Texas Showdown w/ Andrea Roelofs & Javian Quinones 2:22:26

3M ago2:22:26

2:22:26

We're 60 days out from the 3rd annual Central Texas Showdown grand depart, so let's talk about it! To talk about CTS I brought in a couple experts. Andrea Roelofs has participated in the Central Texas Lowdown the first 2 years. And Javian Quinones has participated in the East Texas Slowdown and came in 5th place this last year at the Central Texas …

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Ep. 205 ~ Rockstar Women, hosted by Kayla Hall 1:43:37

3M ago1:43:37

1:43:37

Today on the Bikes or Death podcast it's all about the ladies! For the first time ever I turned the microphone, and podcast, over to the talented Kayla Hall who guest hosted today's episode! Her guests for today's podcast are Abi Snyder, Jenny Klecak, and Leila Husain, who among other things, participated in this year's Rockstar Challenge. A 270ish…

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Ep. 204 ~ Andrew Onermaa, Tour Divide 1st Place Singlespeed 3:19:00

5M ago3:19:00

3:19:00

This year's Tour Divide was one for the books - and the record books. With good weather and a very competitive field we saw dots moving so faster than anything we'd seen before, putting all the previous FKT's in potential jeopardy. Among those dots was Andrew Onermaa who was taking on the Tour Divide for the first time, and on a singlespeed! For mu…

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Ep. 203 ~ Arkansas Graveler with Ariel & Patrick 2:00:29

5M ago2:00:29

2:00:29

Last year I participated in the inaugural Arkansas Graveler where we traversed the State from Fayetteville to Jonesboro through the Ozarks into the Delta. This year Arkansas invited Ariel Marlowe and I to check out their new course for year two. This year the route would take us from Mena to Russellville mostly in and through the Ouachita Mountain …

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Ep. 202 ~ Stephen Fitzgerald, Pinyons & Pines Winner and Rodeo Labs owner 1:50:22

6M ago1:50:22

1:50:22

Stephen Fitzgerald is a husband, father, owner of Rodeo Labs, and accomplished cyclist. When time allows he's been known to dabble in gravel and ultra cycling races. In 2020 he placed a respectable 19th in the Atlas Mountain Race. Building on that experience he signed up for Pinyon & Pines this year. It was a stacked field of experienced riders and…

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Ep. 201 ~ Cjell Moné, AZT 800 World Record! 2:53:17

7M ago2:53:17

2:53:17

Cjell Moné just did the unthinkable by riding his custom Moné La Roca with coaster brakes on the Arizona Trail 800. The AZT 800, which is actually 840 miles, traverses the length of Arizona from the USA/Mexico border to the border of Utah. It's infamous for being one of the most challenging bikepacking routes in the world. Riders will face extreme …

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Ep. 200 ~ Kerry Snow, 2nd place at ETS while undergoing chemo 2:25:54

7M ago2:25:54

2:25:54

On today's episode I'm joined by a long time friend and cycling buddy of mine, Kerry Snow. Kerry was our 2nd place East Texas Showdown in the women's category and was 10th overall. While an impressive accomplishment on its own, Kerry's effort was even more incredible considering that she is undergoing chemotherapy for stage 2 breast cancer. Determi…

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Ep. 199 ~ Dr. Eliza Sampey, Athlete + Coach + Physical Therapist 3:04:05

9M ago3:04:05

3:04:05

My guest today is the one and only Dr. Eliza Sampey who brings her wealth of experience to the podcast. Eliza was a professional adventure athlete for 13 years. Her adventures and expeditions have taken her all over the world by way of all modalities of human powered travel. She is also a doctor of physical therapy, a concussion specialist, and a c…

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Ep. 198 ~ Eric House, Atlas Mountain Race on Singlespeed 2:52:46

9M ago2:52:46

2:52:46

I'm stoked to bring you my latest chat with Eric House fresh off his finish at the Atlas Mountain Race in Morocco. After being laid off from his job in September he decided to go full send on bikepacking and has an epic 2025 planned. Probably most notably, he'll be doing all three of the Nelson Tree's Mountain Race series on a singlespeed. Somethin…

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Ep. 197 ~ Indiana Schulz, Cycling the World 2:13:45

10M ago2:13:45

2:13:45

For the past 8 years Indiana aka "Drive by Dildo" has been focused on bikepack racing. He's got a laundry list of accomplishments to his name. Including being a Triple Crown Challenge finisher. He's one of only 23 people in the world to have accomplished this feat. I met him in 2018 when we were both participating in the GranGravel 500 and he was t…

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Ep. 196 ~ Matt Annabel, AZT 300 Yo-Yo on a Singlespeed 2:30:54

11M ago2:30:54

2:30:54

While you were sipping egg nog and opening the presents that Santa Claus brought you, Matt Annabel was starting his AZT 300 Yo-Yo attempt. And while you were watching the ball drop or lighting fireworks to ring in the New Year, Matt was still out riding the AZT 300 Yo-Yo. I can't think of a more epic way to close out one year and ring in a new one …

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Ep. 195 ~ Justinas Leveika, New Bikepacking Triple Crown FKT 2:25:03

1y ago2:25:03

2:25:03

At this point Justinas needs no introduction. In 2024 he completed a total of 10 ultra cycling races, winning most of them. Among them was a win, and new FKT, at the Tour divide, where he bested the long standing record Mike Hall set 8 years ago. He then went on to finish first, but not win*, at the Colorado Trail Race. Followed by a first place fi…

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Ep. 194 ~ Annabelle Bitterman, Central Texas Showdown 3rd Overall 2:04:41

1y ago2:04:41

2:04:41

Annabelle Bitterman was our 2024 Central Texas Showdown (472 miles) 1st place female, which was also good enough to secure 3rd overall. This was her third time participating in a Texas Showdown Series event. Her first bikepacking race was the 2023 Central Texas Slowdown (297 miles) and was our 1st place female finisher. Next she signed up for the 2…

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Ep. 193 ~ Tim Krueger, Esker Cycles CEO 2:33:31

1y ago2:33:31

2:33:31

Tim Krueger has been in the cycling industry for almost three decades. He got his start at a local bike shop breaking down boxes as a teenager. After college he landed a job at Salsa Cycles as the Product Manager during the birth of the "Adventure by Bike" category. A pivotal time in the bike industry that ultimately led to an entirely new market a…

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Ep. 192 ~ Hannah Simon, Answers Listener Questions 2:06:51

1y ago2:06:51

2:06:51

Hannah Simon is quickly becoming a dominant force on the ultra bikepack racing stage. She recently added another feather in her cap of accomplishments with a win at this year's Silk Road Mountain Race, with a time of 8d 20h 16m. At this point, Hannah probably needs little introduction, especially to the Bikes or Death audience. This is her 7th appe…

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Ep. 191 ~ Jen Kelly, professional poker player and winner of 3 bikepacking races this summer 2:30:10

1y ago2:30:10

2:30:10

In her first year as a bikepack racer Jen Kelly has already racked up an impressive resume. She entered into 3 bikepacking races this summer and won them all! She's also a professional poker player who picked up cycling 4 years ago when she moved into a condo next to a rails to trails. She quickly fell in love with it and just wanted to ride furthe…

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Ep. 190 ~ Nicolette Jones, 2024 Colorado Trail Race Female Winner 2:02:30

1+ y ago2:02:30

2:02:30

Nicolette Jones just won the 2024 Colorado Trail Race on her first attempt. Not only was this her first time racing the Colorado Trail, it was her first bikepacking race ever! Which makes her finish time of 5d 12h 21m even more impressive. Although this was her first bikepacking race, she is no stranger to adventurous pursuits or the Colorado Trail…

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Ep. 189 ~ Justinas Leveika, Colorado Trail Race 2024 2:08:35

1+ y ago2:08:35

2:08:35

Justinas Leveika is fresh off an impressive Colorado Trail Race finish. This was his first time at CTR and he finished in 4d 7h 17m, which was over 8 hours faster than the next rider. However, due to a rule violation, which was unknown to him at the time, he was not the official first place finisher. That honor goes to Xavier Chiriboga with a time …

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Ep. 188 ~ Chris Smith, Racing the Tour Divide Legally Blind 2:08:48

1+ y ago2:08:48

2:08:48

In 2000 Chris Smith was diagnosed with Stargardt's Disease, by 2009 he was declared legally blind. No longer able to drive he turned to the bike as a way to get to work 3 miles from his house. At the time he tipped the scales at over 300 lbs and the 3 mile ride to work was a real challenge, but Chris wasn't discouraged. He kept at it, joined friend…

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Ep. 187 ~ Edyn Teitge, Youngest Tour Divide Solo Finisher at 15 1:20:51

1+ y ago1:20:51

1:20:51

Edyn Teitge, at 15 years old, just became the youngest person to complete the Tour Divide solo. He set out with a goal of finishing in 20 days and was able to complete the race in 19d 13h 14m. An accomplishment that may be shocking to outsiders, but for Edyn, this just feels like the next step in his progression as a cyclist. Edyn first joined me o…

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Ep. 186 ~ Spencer McCullough, First to visit all 51 National Parks by Bike 1:49:34

1+ y ago1:49:34

1:49:34

Spencer McCullough just did something that's never been done before! He visited all 51 National Parks in the lower 48 by bicycle. This epic trip around the U.S. involved 411 days of riding, 18,000 miles covered by bike, and a total of 28 flat tires. Spencer was inspired to do this trip after reading an article in the New York Times, titled "What to…

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Ep. 185 ~ Justinas Leveika, New Tour Divide FKT! 1:50:54

1+ y ago1:50:54

1:50:54

Eight years ago Mike Hall made history and etched his name in the record books, and in the hearts of an entire community, with his record setting Tour Divide time of 13d 22h 51m. Since then, hundreds of others have lined up for the Tour Divide grand depart to chase his dot to the US/Mexico border. This year, on his second attempt, Jusinas Leveika b…

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Ep. 184 ~ Ulrich "Uba" Bartholmoes, Tour Divide 2024 1:57:19

1+ y ago1:57:19

1:57:19

Last year Ulrich Bartholmoes, aka Uba, won the Tour Divide on his first attempt. This year he came back to do it again, but with a larger goal of completing the Bikepacking Triple Crown. We will be following Uba's Triple Crown attempt at each stage along the way. This is the second episode in the series, you can listen to our first chat we recorded…

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Ep. 183 ~ Tales from the Arkansas Graveler 1:28:47

1+ y ago1:28:47

1:28:47

The Arkansas Graveler is a supported bike tour across the state of Arkansas. It boast 366 miles and 26,700 feet of climbing over 6 days. The route takes you into parts unknown, showcasing some of the most remote rural roads that I've had the pleasure of riding. This inaugural year attracted 300+ riders from 35 states. It's clear that the word about…

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Beer and B-Movies Episode 104: Tom Atkins Appreciation, with River to River from SingleSpeed Brewing 17:07

1+ y ago17:07

17:07

Episode 104 comes out this Saturday, and it's a special one. I want to celebrate the great B-Movie actor Tom Atkins, and I'm pairing it with River to River German Pilsner, provided by my friends at @singlespeedbrewingco. Tom has had a singularly wonderful career, and had been a big part of my movie viewing life, from The Fog, to Creepshow, Escape F…

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Ep. 182 ~ Ulrich "Uba" Bartholmoes, Triple Crown 2024 Begins 1:03:30

1+ y ago1:03:30

1:03:30

Last year Ulrich Bartholmoes, who goes by Uba, won the Tour Divide in his first attempt with a time of 14d 2h 23m. This year he's back to defend his title at the Tour Divide, but he's got bigger goals than that. This year he will be attempting to complete the Triple Crown of Bikepacking (Tour Divide, Colorado Trail Race, and Arizona Trail race) and…

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Ep. 181 ~ Daniel Connell, aka "Dirty Dan" 2:10:40

1+ y ago2:10:40

2:10:40

Daniel Connell has become a regular on the bikepacking race scene and in the cycling community. You will often see him on Trackleaders under his trail name, Dirty Dan. It was under this pseudonym that he recently set a new FKT on the Race Across Arizona and will be lining up in a couple of weeks to race the Tour Divide for the 4th consecutive year.…

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Beer and B Movies: Episode 103, The Big Heat, with Ruekeller Helles, from The Bruery 22:13

1+ y ago22:13

22:13

Episode 103: The Big Heat, with Ruekeller Helles, provided by Placentia's The Bruery. This is one tight, vicious little picture about a good cop pushed to the edge when gangsters blow up his life. Big thanks to The Bruery for giving me their Helles, a light, full flavored beer that pairs great with this intense, fantastic picture starring Glenn For…

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Ep. 180 ~ 20,000 Miles by Bike, Exploring Wild w/ Alissa Bell 2:30:22

1+ y ago2:30:22

2:30:22

Alissa Bell is the creator and owner of ExploringWild.com and BikeSleepBike.com. Both projects are inspired by her 20,000+ miles traveling by foot and bike all over the world and her passion for helping others find their own adventure. In 2018 she quit her job to travel the world – a move that many of us dream about making, but that few of us ultim…

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Ep. 102: Repo Man, with Shivaya Wild Ale, from Cellador Ales 47:07

1+ y ago47:07

47:07

Episode 102 drops today, and it's a blast. Repo Man, with Shivaya Dry Hopped wild ale, from @cellador_ales. Emilio Estevez gives one of my favorite performances as Otto, a nihilistic punk in mid 80s Los Angeles, who gets tangled up with salty repo man Bud, played by legend Harry Dean Stanton. Oh, and there's a '64 Chevy Malibu with highly radioacti…

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Ep. 179 ~ The Midsouth Experience, w/ Patrick & Natalie 3:23:52

1+ y ago3:23:52

3:23:52

It's Midsouth Week! At least here at Bikes or Death headquarters ;). This week, we are going back in time and reliving Midsouth through the lens of Patrick and Natalie's experience. Whether you're Midsouth curious or you got hit with those post-race blues and are feeling like a little Midsouth 2024 nostalgia, this episode is for you! So charge your…

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Episode 101: Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains, with R&D Vintage 2023 from New Glarus Brewing 1:01:11

1+ y ago1:01:11

1:01:11

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains, with R&D Vintage 2023, from New Glarus Brewing. Guest host Jane picked this 1982 picture starring Diane Lane as a young woman dealt a series of devastating, life altering blows in a short amount of time. She takes her sister and cousin on the road with a couple bands and creates a movement. There's some gr…

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Ep. 178 ~ Patrick's AZT 300 Attempt 3:09:51

1+ y ago3:09:51

3:09:51

Since my youth I've had a passion and love for the outdoors. While all wilderness landscapes appeal to me in their own unique way, desert landscapes have always been my favorite. So it's no surprise that when I got into bikepacking and found out about the AZT it quickly ascended to the top of my bucket list. After 5 years of hoping, dreaming, and p…

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Ep. 100: A look back, with Big Chef Barleywine,from Court Avenue Brewing 24:08

1+ y ago24:08

24:08

Beer and B-Movies reaches its 100th episode. I'll be covering a number of topics from the first 99 episodes, from favorite movies to forgettable, awful, and dumb movies. But I have to shout out all the breweries that have contributed their products to episodes. And for this one, I have the Big Chef, a barrel aged Barleywine, provided by the great f…

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Ep. 177 ~ Meaghan Hackinen, DOOM 3rd Overall 1:57:22

1+ y ago1:57:22

1:57:22

Meaghan Hackinen is your 2024 DOOM female winner and 3rd place overall. On day one she skipped a critical resupply point and found herself leading the field for a good part of the day. Dexter Kopas would eventually catch her and go on to take the win. Overall, it made for some exciting dot watching and resulted in an impressive finish for Meaghan. …

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Beer and B Movies Presents: The Evil Dead, With Marshall D's Hefeweizen, from Allerton Brewing Co. 22:32

1+ y ago22:32

22:32

Sam Raimi detonated onto the horror scene in 1981 with this grueling, wild picture, starring the man himself, Bruce Campbell. The premise is simple: five friends go to a remote cabin in the woods to "party down," and happen upon the Necronomicon and a tape recorder. They unwittingly call forth all sorts of nastiness, and all hell breaks loose, lite…

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Episode 98: Prophecy 54:03

1+ y ago54:03

54:03

Prophecy, John Frankenheimer's 1979 eco-horror about pollution from a logging company in Maine creating mutant plant and wildlife, and an ornery EPA doctor investigating. There's a giant, lumbering mutant bear named Katahdin causing all sorts of trouble, and unintentional comedy. I paired it with Czech Dark Dark Lager, provided by the wonderful peo…

2y ago1:02:30

1:02:30

In celebration of the season we're covering Bob Clark's 1974 #slasher Black Christmas. Before Halloween, this terrifying picture laid out the blueprint for the modern slasher (if slasher movies are your bag, check out episode 34 of our podcast, a slasher special). A sick, sick individual is prank calling a sorority, and murdering the inhabitants. I…

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