Episode 17: Buffalo vs The Catskill Bikepacking Route (Before)

5 guys from Buffalo are traveling to the Catskill Mountians this Friday (June 11th) to attempt the Catskill Bikepacking Route. I gathered them around a table and had a little before interview. I hope you enjoy it. We will be following up a week after the event for part 2 The Aftermath... From their website: “This self supported bikepacking route is not a race.  There is no entry fee, no starting gun, and no cheering finish line.  The 250+ mile route circumnavigates the Catskill mountains while climbing over 25,000 vertical feet.  On this route you will find all types of terrain: smooth paved road, flowing singletrack descents and gnarly hike-a-bike.  For the fit and experienced bikepacker, this route is intended to be completed in about 3 days. Additional time would be needed for those who plan to travel more slowly, or at a touring pace.” (It's definitely a race).For those interested in following along at home you may do so at: http://trackleaders.com/catskill21fThanks for tuning in! Intro/Outro: Sonorous Gale: Dogmatic Equations. Sonorous Gale was one of my favorite Buffalo bands to watch and play with. They were a two piece consisting of Aaron Weese on bass and Steve Kerfien on drums (two of my longest Buffalo friends). Two dudes, big sound. This album and more are available at: https://sonorousgale.bandcamp.com/album/twos-a-crowdCommercial Audio by Jack Toft off an original Campus Commercial from 2012.