Drop Bar, Texas: A cycling podcast

Spring Gravel in Texas

Spring is around the corner and so is some great gravel. Mynette Murtagh Randall of Trek Bikes and David King of Sweetwater are on to discuss this year's editions of the Rock'n Road 100 and the Rattlesnake Gravel Grind. Stay awhile, get dusty, and have tons of fun. We also take a look around Texas for other spring events on the calendar.Looking for Drop Bar Texas gear?Click here for the Jackroo DBT store.Links:Rock'nRoad 100, Rattlesnake Gravel Grind, Trek BikesMusic: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw

Memorial Park Crits: Leader Jerseys

The 2024 Memorial Park Crits is going strong and so is Shottenkirk Kia Cycling with multiple riders in the lead. Sarah Rush and Ryan Joseph paused to share their experience in the leader's jersey of their races during week #4. We then see what's coming up on the Texas cycling calendar. Links: Memorial Park Crits, Shottenkirk Kia Cycling, Hotter'n Hell 100, Capitol Chevy Driveway Series, Bill Weidlein Memorial State Championship Road Race, Texas State Crit Championships Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw

Macleod Williams: Helping to mentor the future

Macleod has been racing since his days as a youth and shares his journey through the sport. He is now helping to coach and mentor the next generation from lessons he learned along the way. We also take a look at what's on the April calendar in Texas. Links: Tour de Houston, Castell Grind, Track Regionals, Texas MS 150, TexBiker.net, Drop Bar Texas Store Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw

Sweetwater: Come and Stay Awhile

David King is back, this time with multi-time World & US National Champion Christie Tracy and USAF Veteran/Runner/Cyclist Fairweather Steve, to talk about the Rattlesnake Gravel Grind, Sweetwater, and a few funny stories. We also take a look at upcoming events and you will hear my review of pants good for commuting and the office. Links: Rattlesnake Gravel Grind, Team Tracy ATX, FairWeather Steve, Rhone, Ministry of Supply, Spoke, TexBiker.net Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw

A Recap: BellVelo Race #3

Race #3 of the 2023-24 BellVelo Gravel Series capped another successful series. Hear how the men's and women's Full Pint races went down this month from the podium finishers - Areil Mancillas (Shottenkirk Kia Cycling), Ashley Frye (Cynisca Cycling), Chase Collins (Shama Cycles), and Justin McQuerry (Ibis/Prestacycle and Team Novo Nordisk). Then, a quick look around the state for events coming up in February into March. Looking for Drop Bar Texas gear? Click here for the Jakroo DBT store. Links: BellVelo Gravel Series, Shottenkirk Kia Cycling, Cynisca Cycling, Shama Cycles, Team Novo Nordisk, Ibis, Prestacycle, TexBiker, Cedar Hill Race Festival, Jalapeno 100, Pedaling the Prairie, La Primavera, Rattlesnake Gravel Grind Music: Back to the Woods by Jason Shaw