Episodes
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The Death Bike
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #122 "The Death Bike" You've got five years to live, all the money to build one dream bike, and what would you do? This is the question Guitar ted and N.Y. Roll were asked to answer. They dubbed it "The Death Bike" Just in time for Halloween! All that and more......
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It's A Gravel Road Bike!
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #121 "It's A Gravel Road Bike!" In this episode the guys discuss the dissconnect between what is marketed and reality. They also get into a bit about a cool "mechatronic" bike computer and the recent Toppling Goliath Gravel Event....
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Racing On 32"ers
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #120 "Racing On 32"ers" N.Y. Roll and Guitar Ted discuss the news about a professional XC MTB 32" MTB team, give adivise on wheels, and talk about political season fatigue. _________________________________________________________ LINKS Guitar Ted's Inner Rim Width...
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Missing The Mechanics
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #119 "Missing The Mechanics" GT and N.Y. Roll talk over a recent report out of Europe speaking to the need for more bicycle mechanics. Plus the guys talk about what is missing to get new people involved in cycling....
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Wheel Fun
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #118 "Wheel Fun" On today's show the guys discuss why maybe promoting "fun" would work better for the cycling industry. Plus Guitar Ted shares his love of wheel building ____________________________________________________________ Links: Gerd Shraner's "The Art of...
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The Gravel Influencer
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #117 "The Gravel Influencer" N.Y. Roll made the mistake of Googling himself and found out AI says he is a "gravel influencer". Guitar Ted doesn't let him forget it! All this, tire talk, and maybe a little shade is thrown....
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Wheel And Tire Talk
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #116 "Wheel And Tire Talk" In this episode the guys talk about the recent MADE custom bike show, NAHBS returning, and everyone's favorite subject: Wheels and Tires. ____________________________________________________________ LINKS Bikepacking.com Guitar Ted...
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The Victory Episode
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #115 "The Victory Episode" In this episode we hear about N.Y. Roll's victory in the fat bike category for the 70 mile distance at the recent CORE4 event. NOTE: Thumbnail image for this episode provided by CORE4...
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A Quick One
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #114 "A Quick One"" The guys talk about the goofs at the UCI, gravel events, and the color Pearl Orchid. Plus more! _______________________________________________________________ Links Guitar Ted Productions...
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An Invitation To Ride
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #113 "An Invitation To Ride" In this episode the guys get into what they feel is the type of riding which should be featured. They question if events need to specifically invite certain segments of riders or if we should all just get along and be accepting....
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Pot Luck
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #112 "Pot Luck" In this episode the guys go off on a ramble through subjects ranging from weird flared drop bars, short cranks, and stuff not even related to cycling! It's a true "pot luck" meal of a podcast....
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Who Needs Racing?
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #111 "Who Needs Racing?" N.Y. Roll is back from N.Y. so the guys got together and recorded their thoughts on events, 32"er Twin Six bikes, and more. ___________________________________________________________ LINKS: Guitar Ted's Post on the future of American...
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BRAN Recap Part 2
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #110 "BRAN Recap Part 2 In this episode N.Y. Roll finishes up his interview with GT concerning the BRAN ride. They also touch upon a couple of other subjects at the end. ___________________________________________________________ Links: Guitar Ted's Epilogue of BRAN...
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BRAN Recap
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #109 "BRAN Recap" Guitar Ted is back from a week-long trek over gravel and pavement in Northern Nebraska. The Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska (BRAN) had GT out to report on the event and N.Y. Roll interviews GT about his experiences. Stay till the end for some hot…
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Twenty Years of Grinding Gravel
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #108 "Twenty Years of Grinding Gravel" The guys talk on the anniversary of the 20th annual gravel race in Emporia Kansas. You know the one! They also get interrupted by N.Y. Roll's neighbor! A good long rambling show, this one!...
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Choose Your Adventure
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #107 "Choose Your Adventure" Guitar Ted and N.Y. Roll look at two loaded gravel racing bikes and contrast and compare. This and some chatter taking you down some weird rabbit holes. Hey! It's an adventure episode!...
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BRAN Gravel Part 2
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #106 "BRAN Gravel Part 2 In this episode Guitar Ted interviews Michael and Matt from the BRAN ride concerning the gravel route for 2026. They give us some of their ideas for what the ride might become and share some basic tips should you want to join the ride this...
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BRAN Gravel Part 1
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #105 "BRAN Gravel Part 1 In this episode Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame member, Guitar Ted and N.Y. Roll guest Jayme Frye and Adruenne Detanico from the BRAN ride. They share with us what BRAN is and the vibe around the cross-state ride....
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Be Nice
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #104 "Be Nice" In this episode Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame member Guitar Ted and N.Y. Roll discuss all the news of 32"ers at Sea Otter. Then N.Y. Roll goes over his "Be Nice" rules for event participants. This plus more in Episode 104!...
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Define Success
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #103 "Define Success" with special guest, Dave Pryor In this episode GT and N.Y. Roll are joined by perennial guest Dave Prior as they discuss what makes for a successful gravel event and why this doesn't always mean lots of people, Pro classes, and big time…
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Dreams of Yesterday
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode 102: "Dreams of Yesterday" N.Y. Roll and Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame memeber Guitar Ted discuss a listener question. There is a segment on route finding, and a bit of GT's rack quest, all in this episode __________________________________________________________…
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Listener Questions & Comments
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #101 "Listener Questions & Comments" In this episode the guys tackle questions fro you, the listener. Bike geometry - What Is It?, What tires do you want for cornering on gravel? All this and more! ______________________________________________________ Got a…
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Legends of Gravel
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #100 "Legends of Gravel" In this milestone episode Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame member Guitar Ted and co-host N.Y. Roll interview Ryan "Uncle" Dudley. Ryan tells us all about the upcoming Legends of Gravel ride. There is also some news and rumors to check out as…
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The Downward Slope
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #99 ""The Downward Slope" In this episode Guitar Ted and N.Y. Roll wrap up some loose ends on the 32"er talk from the previous episode. Then they get into how endurance road bikes are becoming gravel bikes. Finally, they discuss whether or not gravel cycling as a...
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Sam Alison Explains The 32"er
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #98 "Sam Alison Explains The 32"er" Inthis episode GT interviews Singular Cycles own Sam Alison on the 32"er wheels. What is good about them and what is not so good. Design challenges and handling traits are discussed. Apologies in advance for the poor audio on my...
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Gravel Series
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #97 "Gravel Series" N.Y. Roll and Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame member Guitar Ted discuss gravel series, good, bad, or indifferent? They also get around to discussing the new Singular Cycles 32" wheeled bike and Continental's new gravel racing tire, the Terra...
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E-Bikes & The Law
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #96 "E-Bikes & The Law" In this episode GT and N.Y. Roll discuss the proposed laws concerning the use of e-Bikes and what solutions might be applied. Then they get into talking about the new 32" Vittoria Peyote tire, and Pro roadies crossing over to gravel events....
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The 2026 GCHoF Class
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #95 "The 2026 GCHoF Class" N.Y. Roll and Guitar Ted discuss the new 2026 class of inductees to the Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame (GCHoF) Get hot takes from N.Y. Roll and Guitar Ted's recommendation for the best aluminum framed gravel bike, plus more!...
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Trouble In Waterloo
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #94 "Trouble In Waterloo" In this episode Guitar Ted and N.Y. Roll discuss sponge candy, the full-suspension bike from Salsa Cycles called the Wanderosa, and troubles at Trek Bicycles. Be warned! N.Y. Roll tells a filthy military related story at the end of the...
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The 32" Wheel Is Coming!
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #93 "The 32" Wheel Is Coming! N.Y. Roll and Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame member Guitar Ted discuss Life Time banning drop bars at Leadville. Plus they dive into all things 32 inches with regard to what this may mean for cyclists going forward....
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Wishful Thinking
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #92 "Wishful Thinking" N.Y. Roll and Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame member Guitar Ted sit down and talk about some things they wish for in the cycling industry and cycling in general. ___________________________________________________________ Links: Guitar Ted's...
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TUBA Trail Talk
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #91 "Tuba Trail Talk" with Kevin Lee of The Spinistry. Show Notes: Kevin Lee joins Gravel Cycling Hall of Famer, Guitar Ted and his co-host N.Y. Roll as they talk about the new cross-country off-pavement route Kevin is developing called the TUBA Trail. We learn…
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Year In Review
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #90 "Year In Review" N.Y. Roll and Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame member Guitar Ted talk about what they liked in gravel gear and bicycles from the 2025 year and take a brief look ahead at what they are excited about for 2026. The podcast will be taking the annual...
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32" Wheels On Gravel
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #90 "32" Wheels On Gravel" A Discussion For & Against: Guitar Ted & N.Y. Roll discuss the background on 32" wheels for XC MTB, new rumors and developments, and how 32" wheels might work for gravel riding. This and a whole lot more on the show....
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Virtual Turkey Burn Ride Challenge
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #89 "Virtual Turkey Burn Ride Challenge" Guitar Ted and N.Y. Roll detail the VTBRC and then get into their cold weather riding tips. This and a whole lot more! _____________________________________________________________ Links: Turkey Burn Ride Challenge...
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Creatures Of Gravel
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #88 "Creatures Of Gravel" In this episode the guys talk over all the elements behind putting on a free group gravel ride and give a report on the ride. Then they get into a little music talk before discussing opinions about the new Trek Checkout bike....
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Gravel - Not Pavement
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #87 "Gravel - Not Pavement" In this episode Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame member, Guitar Ted, and N.Y. Roll discuss non-mechanical compatibility in new bikes, how gravel courses have too much pavement at the upper echelon of the sport, and how GT has no knowledge of…
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New Bike Day
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #86 "New Bike Day" In this episode Gravel Cycling Hall of Famer, Guitar Ted and his co-host, N.Y. Roll discuss the new Trek Checkout, the new Surly Bikes Straggler, and the as yet to be introduced Salsa drop bar FS bike. This and lots more!...
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Tech vs Mech
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #84 "Tech vs Mech" N.Y. Roll and Gravel Cycling Hall of Famer, Guitar Ted, get into a conversation centered around GT's decidedly classically inspired Singular Peregrine Mk4. Then they move on to recent developments in electronic shifting for gravel bikes. Topping...
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The X-Tra Black Version
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #83 "The X-tra Black Version" In this episode N.Y. Roll and Gravel cycling Hall of famer, Guitar Ted, discuss x-tra black color, xtra-virgin olive oil, and stick and ball sports. They do get around to gravel related topics like CORE4, Gravel Worlds, and muddy dirt...
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Where We Came From with shiggy
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #82 "Where We Came From with shiggy" In this episode N.Y. Roll and Gravel Cycling Hall of Famer Guitar Ted talk with Don "shiggy" Person about the parallels between old school mountain biking and modern day gravel cycling. Both from an event perspective and gear...
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Big Tires - Chunky Gravel
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #81 "Big Tires - Chunky Gravel Guitar Ted and N.Y. Roll discuss Mr. Roll's upcoming CORE4 event, drop bar MTB domination, big tires, and chunky gravel
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On Gearing & Gardening
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #80 "On Gearing & Gardening" In this episode Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame memeber Guitar Ted and N.Y. Roll nerd out on gearing, tire sizes, and how this might affect your gearing range. Then they get into some thoughts on the name "gravel bike" with some gardening...
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Tire Reviews & Bubbling Cheese
the Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #79 "Tire Reviews & Bubbling Cheese". N.Y. Roll and Gravel Cycling Hall of Famer, Guitar Ted talk a couple tire reviews. Then they go on a rambling conversation which includes a ride recommendation, a geographical debate, and a Sponge Bob Squarepants reference....
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Wrasslin' The Dog
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #78: "Wrasslin' The Dog" N.Y. Roll and Guitar Ted start out with some tire reviews and opinions. We talk about TPU tubes, and the new Shimano wireless GRX Di2 group. Then Mabel the Rhodesian Ridgeback gets a little rowdy and the show goes to the dogs!...
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Where We Came From with Ryan Dudley
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #77 "Where We Came From with Ryan Dudley" In this episode in the Where We Came From series GT and N.Y. Roll enjoy a rollicking conversation with a person who personifies "Grassroots Gravel" Uncle Dudley ran a great event for years called Gravel Ride for Masie's…
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Where We Came From with Greg Gleason
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #76: "Where We Came From with Greg Gleason" In this episode we chat with former Trans Iowa winner and gravel racer, Greg Gleason about his pathway into the gravel scene. He gives us some insight on his other cycling pursuits, such as his attempts at Tour Divide, and...
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Where We Came From with Mike Marchand
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #75: "Where We Came From with Mike Marchand" In this episode Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame member Guitar Ted interviews Mike Marchand. Mike was an early protagonist on the gravel road racing scene. Winner of the 2009 DK200 (now Unbound) and the very first Gravel…
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If 6 Were 9
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #74: "If 6 Were 9" N.Y. Roll and Guitar Ted have a wide ranging conversation where they compare a 1989 Rock Combo bike to a modern-day gravel bike, pontificate on bicycle business woes, and more. ____________________________________________________________ Links…
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Where We Came From with Mike Johnson
The Guitar Ted Podcast Episode #73 "Where We Came From with Mike Johnson" In another from the series documenting early gravel stories and pioneers, Guitar Ted and N.Y. Roll have a chat with early gravel cycling racer and innovator, Mike Johnson....
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